Press Archive

Brave New World: Growing For The Inevitable Energy Transition In Louisiana

EI research finds Louisiana could create jobs and grow its economy by adopting policies to speed up the transition to clean energy.

Biden Moves Aggressively On Solar. Will It Work?

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains recent Biden administration executive actions intended to jumpstart clean energy deployment are a good start, but more is needed.

Four Ways California Can Keep The Power On Amid Climate Change. More Natural Gas Isn’t One Of Them.

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains California can make its grid cleaner and more reliable by diversifying its portfolio of clean energy sources.

An EV Price War Could Bring Major Trouble For Tesla And The Electric Car Market

EI research finds EVs could save consumers an average of $6,000 in total cost of ownership during the vehicle’s lifetime.

To Fight Inflation, Pass EV Tax Credits Now

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains EVs can help fight inflation and protect consumers from volatile gas prices, but further policy action is needed.

Report: California Hydropower Could Be Cut In Half This Summer

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains that California should diversify its clean energy portfolio and avoid over reliance on solar to stay reliable and affordable.

EVs Are Cheaper To Own Than Gas Cars If You’re Financing: Study

EI research finds owning an electric vehicle versus a gas-powered cars saves owners an average of $6,000 over the vehicle’s lifetime.

Why Electric Cars Cost Less To Own Each Month Than Gas Cars Even Though They’re Way More Expensive

EI research finds the monthly payments on electric vehicles are usually more affordable than comparable gasoline models.

Electric Cars Are Cheaper To Own In New Jersey Than California

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains electric vehicles are often more economic from the day they’re driven off the lot compared to gasoline-powered counterparts.

DOE Launches $3.5 Billion Program For CO2 Removal

EI’s Anand Gopal explains further policy action is needed because at present time there is no way to monetize atmospheric carbon removal.

Energy Policy– The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

EI’s Robbie Orvis provides insights on hydrogen development, potential solar tariffs, and the prospects for the Build Back Better climate provisions.

Is This The Beginning Of A Hydrogen Economy In The U.S.?

EI’s Dan Esposito explains that while hydrogen is an important tool to cut emissions for some sectors, it’s the wrong strategy to cut greenhouse gases from buildings and power generation.

Renewable Energy Lessons From European Communities

EI’s Hadley Tallackson explains that by creating structures for marginalized communities to generate their own renewable electricity, community-driven programs like RECs improve energy justice, but they need careful design to not worsen inequities.

If You Want To Buy An EV, New Jersey Is The Place To Be

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains that maintaining and even expanding incentives for EVs helps keep them affordable and makes them accessible for more families.

These EVs Are Cheaper To Own Than Gas Cars Off The Lot: Study

EI research finds it’s cheaper to own an electric version of a car than the gas-powered version starting with the first monthly payment.

EVs Can Be Cheaper On A Monthly Basis Than Gas-Powered Cars

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains that most electric vehicle models are cheaper in most states on day one of ownership compared to gas equivalents.

A Fresh Lens On Electric Vehicle Costs

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains in most states, financing and owning an EV is cheaper on a monthly basis than financing and owning an equivalent gasoline car.

You’re Thinking About EV Prices All Wrong: Here’s The Math

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains that now is not the time to scale back electric vehicle incentives if we want to continue the transition to electrified transportation.

Most Electric Cars Are Cheaper To Own From Day One– Report

EI research finds that EVs are usually more cost-effective even during the financing term, which previous studies haven’t considered. That’s key since 85% of people finance their cars.

How California Can Get To A Reliable, 85% Clean Grid By 2030

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains that California can clean its grid while keeping the lights on and retiring natural gas plants that create air pollution in disadvantaged communities.