Press Archive

Executive of the Year: Chris Crane, CEO Of Exelon

EI’s analysis of potential economic benefits to Exelon from the Trump Administration’s cost-recovery proposal for nuclear generation is featured in a Utility Dive article.

The Bloomberg 50

EI’s revenue projections for California’s cap-and-trade carbon allowance auctions is featured in a profile of Jerry Brown as one of 2017’s 50 most influential people.

What ‘Resilience’ Means In A Clean Energy Future

The U.S. Department of Energy wants to shore up coal and nuclear power plants in the name of resilience. But what does the term even mean? EI’s Mike O’Boyle explores what resilience means for a clean energy future.

How Trump’s Plan To Help Coal Will Raise People’s Power Bills

EI analysis is cited in an article discussing how much President Trump’s plan to subsidize coal-powered generation will cost consumers.

Trump’s Coal Man Is Racing Against The Clock To Bail Out Plants

EI analysis is cited in an article discussing FERC Commissioner Neil Chatterjee’s attempts to subsidize coal-powered generation.

After Investing Billions, Is Illinois Grid Modernization Paying Off For Utilities And Customers?

Illinois has invested billions in energy infrastructure, and ranks 2nd in the U.S. on grid modernization, but is this effort paying off? Expanding real-time electricity pricing could save customers money, reduce demand, and ensure the state gets the most out of grid modernization.

Study Says Dealers Are Ill-Prepared For The Coming Wave Of Electric Cars

EV deployment forecasts from EI’s Jeff Rissman is cited in an article discussing auto dealer readiness for expected future sales.

Jeffrey Rissman of Energy Innovation: Four Policies Can Cut U.S. Transport Emissions 45%

EI’s Jeff Rissman is interviewed about policies that can help reduce U.S. transportation emissions in a Fueling the Future podcast.

Final California-Quebec Carbon Auction Of 2017 Sells Out At Huge Premium Despite Heftier Supply

EI’s Chris Busch is quoted in an article discussing the California cap-and-trade market’s record-setting fourth carbon allowance auction of 2017.

California Cap-And-Trade Auction Sets Record Price

EI’s Chris Busch is quoted in an article discussing the California cap-and-trade market’s record-setting fourth carbon allowance auction of 2017.

With GM’s Announcement, U.S. Is Moving Forward On Electric Vehicles

EI analysis is cited in an article discussing how announcements by major automakers show that the U.S. is moving toward an electric vehicle future.

“Coal strikes out” versus cheap renewables, but winning on climate may require a policy pinch hitter

Renewable energy is the world’s cheapest source of new electricity generation, according to the International Energy Agency. But while cheap renewables means “coal strikes out,” reducing emissions enough to avoid dangerous climate change requires comprehensive policy action.

The Best Defense Is A Good Offense: Five Opportunities For Renewable Energy Developers Under Trump

Renewable energy developers can grow despite the Trump Administration’s policy proposals by taking advantage of five energy sector trends being opened up by clean energy economics.

What Delhi Can Learn From Other Cities In The World?

EI CEO Hal Harvey is interviewed by Bloomberg Quint on how Delhi and other cities in India can reduce air pollution through regulation and electrified transportation.

Proposed Bailout of Coal and Nuclear Is Trump Admin’s Attempt to Save Dying Industries

EI’s analysis of the DOE cost-recovery proposal is cited in an article discussing the Trump Administration’s efforts to rescue coal and nuclear.

Emissions Fall Under California’s Cap-And-Trade Program

EI’s Chris Busch is quoted in an article discussing how emissions reductions in California under the state’s cap-and-trade program could slow auction demand.

Proposed Coal And Nuclear Bailout Roundly Condemned In FERC Comments

EI’s NOPR cost analysis is featured in an article summarizing final comments made to FERC by energy industry stakeholders.

Who Needs A NOPR? Seven Ways To Make Wholesale Power Markets More Reliable

EI’s white paper outlining how increasing grid flexibility can improve electricity reliability and power market economics is featured in a Utility Dive article.

Iowa Utility Seeks Millions For Grid, But Offers Few Details

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal is quoted in an article discussing an Iowa utility’s proposal to spend $1 billion on grid modernization and rate-base the cost recovery.

Emissions Fell Last Year. That’s Good News For Gov. Brown

EI’s Chris Busch is quoted in an article discussing why California’s statewide emissions fell nearly 5% in 2016 as its economy grew in size.