Press Archive

The Energy Transition Show: Ask Eric

EI’s Eric Gimon is featured on an episode of The Energy Transition Show, answering questions from podcast listeners on topics like energy storage, climate research, how science affects energy policy, and capacity markets,

U.S. Utilities Want Carbon Pricing And Stable Policy. That’s Bad News For Trump’s Agenda.

An annual survey of North American utilities shows widespread support for carbon pricing and a nearly unanimous rejection of coal power – unwelcome news for the Trump Administration’s energy agenda.

The ‘Stealth NOPR?’ PJM CEO Says Market Reforms Are No Bailout For Coal

EI’s Robbie Orvis is quoted on the potential implications of PJM Interconnection’s power market pricing proposal and its similarity to the U.S. Department of Energy’s cost subsidy proposal for coal and nuclear.

First Tripartite WCI Auction Sells Out At Slight Premium To Floor Price

EI’s Chris Busch is quoted in an article discussing the first quarterly 2018 auction of carbon allowances in the Western Climate Initiative cap-and-trade market.

Global Cooling Is On The Brink Of A Huge Economic Boom. Which Countries Will Tap The Opportunity?

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal says an economic boom is coming for the global cooling industry, with big implications for policymakers and companies setting the international energy and climate agenda.

Trump: Gas Tax May Be Necessary for Infrastructure Plan

Ei research into the potential impacts of a gas tax increase are cited in an article discussing President Trump’s support for the proposal to fund infrastructure improvements.

Yes, We Need a New Gas Tax…But Not the One Trump Wants

EI research into the potential revenue impacts of a proposal to hike the U.S. gas tax are cited to detail why President Trump is supporting the wrong policy.

Trump’s 25-Cent Infrastructure Tax?

EI research into the potential effects of a gas tax increase are cited in an article discussing President Trump’s support for the proposal.

Trump Probably Won’t Raise the Gas Tax But, C’mon, He Totally Should

EI research into the potential revenue impacts of a proposal to hike the U.S. gas tax are cited to detail why President Trump should enact the increase.

Trump Just Endorsed A Climate Policy — Sort Of

EI research is cited to show the potential effect of a gas tax increase in an article discussing President Trump’s endorsement of the proposal.

Gas Tax Hike Could Have Serious Consequences For Oil Markets

EI’s research into the effects of a gas tax hike are cited in an article exploring how the proposal could impact global oil commodity markets.

Florida’s Solar Industry Sees Sunny Future Despite Trump Tariffs

EI’s Hal Harvey is quoted in an article discussing how favorable economics are making solar projects attractive to developers in Florida despite federal import tariffs.

US Chamber Of Commerce Wants 25 Cents Per Gallon Gasoline Tax Increase. Is That A Good Thing?

EI’s research into the effects of a proposal to increase the U.S. gas tax is cited in an article examining potential impacts of a hike.

A Gas Tax Hike Would Generate $840 Billion, Add 1.2 Million EVs, Cut 1.3 Billion Barrels Fuel Use

Research shows a $0.25 U.S. gas tax increase would raise $840 billion in revenue, add 1.2 million additional electric vehicles to the road, cut total fuel use more than 1.3 billion barrels and would equal a $29/ton carbon tax on the transportation sector.

Going In Reverse On Fuel Efficiency Will Ultimately Hurt Consumers

EI’s Hal Harvey writes that the Trump Administration reversing federal fuel efficiency targets would be a bad decision for U.S. automakers, consumers, and the climate – and it could spark “war” with California and 13 other states.

A Peek Inside Trump’s Budget Wish List

EI’s research on the potential economic and environmental effects of a U.S. gas tax increase is highlighted in a roundup of energy policy news.

White House Memo Proposes Faster Environmental Review Process For Infrastructure Projects

EI’s research on the potential economic and environmental effects of a U.S. gas tax increase is highlighted in a roundup of energy policy news.

It’s Time To Refine How We Talk About Wholesale Markets

EI’s Mike O’Boyle and Robbie Orvis say it’s time to change how we talk about wholesale markets: Using opaque electricity market jargon can favor fossil fuel generation at the expense of cleaner technologies.

New Projections Play Up Coal While Downplaying Renewables — That’s Not Reality

EI’s renewable energy capacity addition forecasts are cited in an article discussing why the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest forecasts are incorrect.

How Leading Utilities Are Planning For Distributed Energy Resources

EI’s 2035 electric vehicle sales forecast is cited in an article examining how leading utilities are planning for distributed energy resources across their service territories.