Press Archive

Five Policy Issues To Watch In 2024

EI’s IRA tracker shows the state-by-state distribution of the more than $100 billion invested into manufacturing.

Whitmer Joins Advocates In Laying Out Clean Energy Future Plan Benefits

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal joined Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to discuss the importance of the federal funding from the Clean Energy Future package on Michigan’s economy/

Guest Interview: Jeffrey Rissman (Zero-Cardon Industry)

EI’s Jeffrey Rissman talks about his upcoming book ‘Zero-Carbon Industry,’ and unpacks the challenges, actionable steps, and the cutting-edge technology that can decarbonize the industrial world’s heaviest emitters.

Looking To Take Advantage Of IRA Rebates? Depending On Your State, You Might Have To Wait

EI’s Sara Baldwin discusses how in some states the IRA rebate process will be slower because their state energy offices must be built from scratch.

New Federal Programs Could Ease High Home Heating Bills

EI’s Michelle Solomon details how energy insecurity disproportionately impacts low-income households and can lead to injuries caused by using secondary heat sources.

Electric Vehicle Tax In Pennsylvania Would Punish Drivers For Being Responsible

EI’s Greg Alvarez discusses how the proposed tax on electric vehicles in Pennsylvania will further discourage the transition to cleaner and cheaper transportation.

Zero-Carbon Industry: Navigating The Clean Industrial Revolution

EI’s Jeffrey Rissman talks about his upcoming book and says that achieving zero emissions will be great for the planet and for business.

2024 Energy Predictions: Rural Renewables, 45V Hydrogen Fight, Election Year Electric Vehicles, Carbon Utilization Investment, Real Estate Boom For EV Chargers

EI’s Silvio Marcacci discusses clean energy predictions for 2024 after a historic year for climate policy.

Floatovoltaics Could Help The Southwest Generate Power And Conserve Water

EI’s Rachel Goldstein addresses the potential for floating solar panels to be implemented in the United States following successful large-scale deployment in Asia.

In 2023, The United States Started Building Big Again, Thanks To Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act

EI’s Jack Conness discusses the clean energy surge that occurred in 2023 thanks to the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act and the growing demand for clean energy technology.

How 2023 Changed The Way States Do Climate Policy

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal weighs in on 2023, which she calls the banner year for clean energy policy in the United States.

The Surprising Connection Between Eco-Anxiety And Loneliness

EI’s Shannon Stirone discusses recent studies that suggest there are connections between loneliness and climate change.

Hydrogen Isn’t Electric Vehicles. Treating It The Same Under 45V Tax Credit Would Be A Mistake

EI’s Dan Esposito argues that electrolyzers incentives must mandate clean power usage to prevent ‘clean’ hydrogen from worsening climate change.

Americans Opt To Lease Electric Cars To Tap Biden Tax Credits

EI research finds that almost every EV model cheaper to lease than gasoline-powered alternatives in most states with the help of the federal tax credits

Renewables’ Growing Price Advantage Over Fossil Fuels Paves Way For Industry Dominance

Research conducted by EI finds that building new wind and solar projects is cheaper than running existing coal plants.

Giant U.S. Wind Farm Opens In Boost For Offshore Wind

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains the importance of domestic supply chains in order to scale up industry, and that the U.S. is currently playing catch up.

How John Podesta Is Thinking About the IRA’s Big Final Tax Credits

EI’s Dan Esposito weighs in on the potential benefits of green hydrogen as a replacement for fossil fuels.

Reliability V. Sustainability: Inside The Debate Over The EPA’s Proposed Carbon Rules

In an EI hosted media briefing, Ric O’Connell discusses how the grid can be reliable under the proposed EPA rules.

Michigan’s Big Climate Package Angers Environmental Justice Advocates

EI’s Robbie Orvis discusses how important it is for policymakers to take environmental justice concerns seriously.

Overcoming Clean Energy’s Slowdown Requires “Investment Grade” Policy

EI’s Mike O’Boyle and Elli Newman talk through recent research from EI that suggests policy solutions to reduce the financial risk of clean energy projects.