Press Archive

Trump Coal Backer Wins Big Under Perry’s Power Plan

EI’s NOPR analysis is cited in an article exploring how Trump backer Bob Murray would benefit from DOE’s NOPR coal subsidy proposal.

Coal, Nuclear Subsidies Could Cost Billions; Utilities Say Midwest Customers Could Pay Twice

EI’s NOPR subsidy cost analysis is cited in an article exploring the proposal’s potential economic impacts upon Midwest consumers and utilities.

Rick Perry’s Coal And Nuclear Subsidy Could Cost The U.S. Economy $10.6 Billion Per Year

Research shows Rick Perry’s coal and nuclear subsidy proposal could cost $10.6 billion per year, and would overwhelmingly flow to roughly 10 companies and 90 power plants.

Coal Rule Might Help Client Of Ex‑Lobbyist Who Crafted It

EI’s NOPR cost analysis is cited in a story about a DOE official’s potential conflict of interest between his work on the rule and former lobbying ties.

Rick Perry: DOE’s Coal, Nuclear Proposal Is ‘Rebalancing The Market’

EI research is cited in an article to rebut DOE Secretary Rick Perry’s claim the NOPR is “rebalancing the market” to correct for previous unfair federal renewable energy support.

Trump Administration Uses National Security As Excuse For Handout To Coal Industry

EI’s analysis of the NOPR cost-recovery rule’s financial impact is cited in an article discussing Trump Administration efforts to boost the coal industry.

Experts Debate The Energy Department’s Coal And Nuclear Market Intervention

EI’s NOPR $10 billion cost analysis is cited in an article discussing opposition to DOE’s proposal from former FERC commissioners.

Flexibility, Not Resilience, Is The Key To Wholesale Electricity Market Reform

EI’s Eric Gimon argues grid flexibility technology, not resilience, is the key to resolving wholesale electricity market concerns in the U.S.

DOE’s NOPR Subsidies Would Cost Up to $10.6B/Year, Study Finds

EI’s cost-recovery consumer impacts research is featured in an article analyzing DOE’s NOPR coal and nuclear subsidy proposal.

Energy Secretary Rick Perry Proposes New Regulation to Prop Up Coal, Nuclear Plants

EI’s NOPR research is featured in an article discussing proposals from DOE intended to prop up uneconomic coal and nuclear plants.

Cost Estimates On DOE NOPR: $300 Million To $32 Billion

EI NOPR research is included in an RTO Insider article summarizing potential consumer cost impacts from DOE’s cost recovery proposal.

Report: DOE Plan To Help Coal And Nuclear Would Cost $10.6 Billion A Year

EI’s analysis of DOE’s cost recovery proposal for coal and nuclear is featured in Midwest Energy News’ roundup of Trump Administration energy policy.

National Clean Energy Summit Sets The Stage For The Future Of Sustainability

EI CEO Hal Harvey’s presentation is quoted in an article discussing the National Clean Energy Summit’s outlook for clean energy policy and trends.

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.