Press Archive

The Senate Climate Bill May Get You Cheap Energy, Clean Air, And A Job

EI research finds the Inflation Reduction Act could prevent 3,900 premature deaths per year and create 1.5 million new jobs by 2030.

Here’s How Much Congress’s Historic Climate Bill Would Actually Cut Emissions

EI research finds the Inflation Reduction Act would cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 37-41 percent by 2030.

Could $5 A Gallon Gas Finally Get Americans Over EV Sticker Shock?

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains that when gas prices rise, consumers historically look to more fuel efficient cars, which means we should expect a rush of EV interest.

America’s Clean Tech Industrial Revolution Is Underway, Thanks To President Biden

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains the Biden Administration’s recent executive actions focused on boosting American clean technology manufacturing could have a revolutionary effect.

The U.S.’s New Record In Renewables, Explained In Three Charts

EI’s Michelle Solomon and Dan Esposito explain the record growth in renewables in good news, but more projects need to come online faster to meet climate goals.

Study: EVs Are Cheaper To Own In Many States

EI’s research finds electric vehicles are cheaper to own the day they’re driven off the lot in many states.

Report: Electric Cars Are Cheaper Than Gasoline Cars In Almost Every State

EI research finds that most electric vehicle models are cheaper than their gasoline counterparts in almost every state the day they’re driven off the lot.

Commentary: Oregon Must Take Action To Stay In The Race To Cut Emissions

EI’s Shelley Wenzel explains Oregon has long been a climate leader, but now is not the time for policymakers to rest on their laurels if the state is meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals.

Electric Vehicles Are Cheaper Than Gas-Powered, Depending On The State And Incentives

EI research finds that owning an EV can save consumers an average of $6,000 over the vehicle’s lifetime.

California Can Reliably Hit 85% Clean Energy By 2030 Without Risking Any Outages– En Route To A 100% Clean Grid

EI’s Eric Gimon explains California’s grid can get more reliable the cleaner it gets, but policymakers need to take continued action to make it happen.

The Race To Produce Green Steel

EI’s Jeff Rissman explains that steel production is one of the largest sources of industrial greenhouse gas emissions and steel producers will have to fundamentally change how they make it to cut their carbon footprint.

California’s $19 Billion Carbon Market Falls Short In Fight To Curb Emissions

EI’s Chris Busch explains that California’s carbon market so far has not been a driver of deep decarbonization.

Hydrogen Is Every U.S. Gas Utility’s Favorite Future Savior

EI’s Dan Esposito explains that gas utilities find hydrogen attractive from an investment standpoint because it largely allows them to continue business-as-usual, even if it doesn’t cut many emissions.

The $150 Billion Road Electric School Buses Can Ride To Create American Jobs And Protect Kids’ Health

EI’s Sarah Spengeman explains electrifying our school bus fleet is worth billions to American manufacturing and can help prevent childhood asthma while supporting brain development.

China’s Emission Trading System Will Be The World’s Biggest Climate Policy. Here’s What Comes Next

EI’s Chris Busch explains that as the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, the success or failure of China’s emission trading system will help determine the future of climate change.

U.S., Europe Seek Path To Cut Russian Fuel, Help Climate

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains that now is the ideal time to transition to clean energy sources rather than increasing our dependence of foreign fossil fuels.

So Much For Coal’s Rebound– Plant Closures Come Roaring Back. It’s Time To Unlock A Just Transition.

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains that while coal rebounded in 2021, it was a temporary blip that has already started to reverse rather than the start of a long-term trend.

PJM, Flooded With Interconnection Requests, Proposes Two-Year Review Pause

EI’s Robbie Orvis says we cannot meet decarbonization goals without PJM speeding up the interconnection process to bring new renewables online.

The Energy Gang Podcast: Saving Build Back Better

EI’s Robbie Orvis joins Ed Crooks and Dr. Melissa Lott to discuss Build Back Better and federal climate policy, policies to drive electric vehicle demand, and opportunities for recycling batteries and other clean energy materials.

A Bigger Tent Delivers Stronger Wins for Climate: The Lesson From Illinois

EI’s Sarah Spengeman says Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act is comprehensive climate legislation designed to advance racial equity and economic justice that other states should follow.