Press Archive

‘Wicked Hard’: Biden, Congress Struggle To Curb U.S. Emissions

EI’s Robbie Orvis discusses progress the Biden administration made toward its climate goals in 2021 and the outlook for 2021.

2022 Energy Predictions: Coal Decline Accelerates, Federal Funds Spur Clean Energy, Millions Of New Electric Vehicles And Chargers

EI’s Silvio Marcacci interviews five experts to predict 2022’s major energy stories including coal’s accelerating decline, federal investments expanding clean energy and the grid, and millions of new electric vehicles on U.S. roads.

From Climate Exhortation To Climate Execution

EI CEO Hal Harvey explains builders often have little incentive to make their buildings energy efficient, and that creates a real difficulty in cutting building emissions.

States Have A Huge Role To Play In Enacting The Inflation Reduction Act

EI’s Mike O’Boyle and Sara Baldwin explain states will play a huge role in optimally implementing the Inflation Reduction Act.

Why Wind And Solar Are Ready To Power China’s Next 40 Years

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains a recent study finds China can enhance its energy security, address recent grid reliability issues, and cut its reliance on coal power.

Offshore Wind In 2022: Billions In Bids And New Confidence

EI’s Michelle Solomon explains inflation and economic instability could imperil U.S. offshore wind progress.

Heading Into 2023, The Inflation Reduction Act Is Bringing ‘A Lot Of Confidence’ To The Renewables Industry

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act will grow U.S. manufacturing jobs as companies make decisions based on the new policy.

Gas For Coal? Debate Rages On As Electric Companies Invest

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains that while natural gas is a better alternative than coal from a greenhouse gas emissions standpoint, building new gas plants is still likely incompatible with reaching U.S. climate goals.

‘Proceed With Caution:’ Key Takeaways From California’s First Offshore Wind Energy Auction

EI’s Michelle Solomon explains that offshore wind prospects in California are promising, although more work is needed to get the industry up and running than its further-developed East Coast counterpart.

Dems Will Flex Climate Muscle After Big Wins In Mich., Minn.

EI’s Sara Baldwin and Mike O’Boyle explain the Inflation Reduction Act will help states like Michigan and Minnesota clean their electric grids while lessening the impact of inflation on households.

Nuclear Fusion Will Be A Gamechanger– In The Future. Wind and Solar Are Critical Right Now

EI’s Eric Gimon explains it could be decades before nuclear fusion is commercialized, so we need to keep cleaning the electric grid using wind and solar now.

How States And Utilities Can Lower Consumer Bills And Accelerate The Clean Energy Transition

EI’s Sara Baldwin and Hadley Tallackson explain how the Inflation Reduction Act can help policymakers cut energy bills while protecting consumers from future energy price spikes.

U.S. Climate Goals A ‘Heavy Lift”– Analysis

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains that even with the Inflation Reduction Act now law, more ambitious policies are needed at the state and federal level to meet the country’s Paris Agreement climate targets.

What The Climate Law Won’t Achiev

EI analysis finds the U.S. can still meet its Paris Agreement targets by instituting new policies at the state and federal levels, which would also boost the economy, create jobs, and improve public health.

Scientists Achieve Major Advance In Fusion Energy That Could Provide Clean, Carbon-Free Power

EI’s Eric Gimon and Mike O’Boyle explain that new advances in fusion energy mean the technology is still far-off and we need to continue adding more renewable energy to the grid today to meet our climate targets.

Biden Begins New Phase On Climate Action

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains the importance of highlighting the economic and public health benefits of climate policies that passed within the past year.

Fossil Fuel-Funded Opposition Is Blocking America’s Clean Energy Transition. Permitting Reform Can Help

EI’s Greg Alvarez explains the overwhelming majority of onshore wind and solar projects are permitted at the state and local level, and fossil fuel-funded opponents are stirring up local backlash that jeopardizes clean energy goals.

The Power Grid Faced Heat Waves, Record Demand, And Tight Conditions In 2022. What Happens Next?

EI’s Eric Gimon explains climate change and increased extreme weather events are placing new stressors on the country’s electric grid.

Soaring West Virginia Electricity Prices Trigger Standoff Over State’s Devotion To Coal Power

EI research finds building new wind and solar projects in West Virginia would be more cost-effective than continuing to run some of the state’s largest coal plants.

Decarbonizing Industrial Heat Via Heat Pumps

EI’s Jeff Rissman explains industrial heat pumps could eliminate a signification portion of greenhouse gas emissions from industry, but further policy support is needed to speed their adoption.