Press Archive

Trump’s Coal Subsidy Will Cost Taxpayers Billions

EI analysis of the cost impacts of DOE’s proposed cost-recovery rule is cited in an editorial disagreeing with Trump Administration coal subsidies.

Trump Wants Subsidies For Coal Companies, Not Health Insurers

EI’s analysis of potential consumer costs created by the Department of Energy’s cost-recovery rule is cited in an article on CNN discussing Trump Administration spending.

What’s A DOE NOPR To Do?

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal and Robbie Orvis are interviewed on the Grid Geeks podcast about DOE’s NOPR proposal and the policies needed to boost grid resilience.

Subsidy Plan For Coal And Nuclear Plants ‘Will Cost US Taxpayers $10.6B A Year’

EI analysis showing DOE’s NOPR could create $10.6 billion in costs to consumers is cited in a Guardian article discussing the proposal.

Energy Dominance Meets Market Realities

EI analysis showing DOE’s NOPR could create $10.6 billion in costs to consumers is cited in a Politico article discussing opposition to the proposal.

DOE’s Coal Bailout Plan Could Cost American Business Billions

EI analysis showing DOE’s NOPR could create $10.6 billion in costs to consumers is cited in an EDF Voices blog discussing the proposal’s potential impacts.

Just Four Policies Can Reduce U.S. Transport Emissions 45%

Research by EI’s Jeff Rissman is featured in an article discussing top policies that can reduce the U.S. transportation sector’s emissions.

Merchant Coal Operators Reject Perry’s Grid Proposal

An E&E News article cites EI research showing up to $10.6 billion in new annual consumer costs to illustrate opposition to DOE’s cost-recovery proposal.

DOE’s Cost Recovery NOPR Could Raise Consumer Costs By $10B Annually, New Analysis Finds

A Utility Dive article cites EI’s research report that DOE’s cost-recovery proposal could create up to $10.6 billion in new consumer costs annually.

DOE’s Coal and Nuclear Bailout Proposal Should Be Rejected

An NRDC blog cites EI’s research showing that DOE’s cost-recovery proposal could create up to $10.6 billion in new consumer costs annually.

Looking Beyond DOE’s NOPR, A Case For Grid Flexibility Alongside Reliability

EI’s recent grid flexibility report is featured in an article discussing alternatives to DOE’s notice of proposed rulemaking in ensuring grid reliability.

Governors Push Clean Energy Technology

EI’s Hal Harvey is quoted in an article discussing clean energy investments being made by governors in both Republican and Democratic states.

Coal Plant Retirements Create Opportunity For Solar In Texas

EI’s Eric Gimon is quoted in an article discussing how coal plant closures in Texas will create opportunity for new solar capacity additions.

California Considers A Ban On Gasoline And Diesel Car Sales. Can It Work?

EI’s Chris Busch explores if California’s potential ban on internal combustion engines could work, and what policies could help it succeed.

Offshore Wind Setting Sail In North America

EI’s Silvio Marcacci is cited in an article discussing offshore wind’s economic and deployment potential in North America.

US Energy Department Limits Scope Of Coal, Nuclear Bailout

Research by EI’s Robbie Orvis is cited in an article discussing changes to DOE proposed cost-recovery rule for coal and nuclear power.

FERC Won’t Slow Fast-Track Review Of DOE’s Proposal To Help Coal, Nuclear

Research by EI’s Robbie Orvis is cited in an article discussing FERC’s review of DOE’s proposed cost-recovery rule for coal and nuclear power.

Carbon Rule Or Not, Wind Energy Continues To Squeeze Coal

EI’s Eric Gimon is quoted in an article discussing how wind energy is continuing to push coal power offline in U.S. electricity markets due to declining costs despite the Clean Power Plan’s repeal.

Five Ways Utilities Can Gain From Building Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

EVs are accelerating across America, but they won’t reach their potential unless utilities can build sufficient charging infrastructure. A new Rocky Mountain Institute report lays out a suite of policies for regulators to help utilities move from gas to grid.

Emerging Lessons On Performance-Based Regulation From The United Kingdom

Many states are considering a utility regulatory structure that incentivizes efficient fleet turnover, incorporates clean energy and other cost-effective technologies, and stimulates smarter build-or-buy decisions. EI’s Sonia Aggarwal says the UK’s effort to combine utility operating and capital expenses into a capped revenue bucket shows promising early results.