Press Archive

Performance-Based Regulation: Seeking The New Utility Business Model

EI’s Mike O’Boyle highlights which states are leading the push to implement performance-based regulation for electricity utilities – and which are lagging.

We Went to the Moon. Why Can’t We Solve Climate Change?

EI’s Hal Harvey discusses why political will – not technological breakthroughs – is the “moon shot” we need to prevent dangerous climate change.

Four Economic Reasons Renewables Will Dominate Fossil Fuels

EI’s Mike O’Boyle is quoted in an article outlining economic reasons renewable energy will capture an increasing energy market share over fossil fuels.

Market Design for Rapid Decarbonization

EI’s Robbie Orvis outlines the barriers wholesale electricity markets face with rapid decarbonization, and two potential pathways for grid operators to overcome them.

Historic US Gov’t Data Shows Renewables Have Eclipsed Coal

EI’s coal cost crossover research is cited in an article highlighting renewables passing coal in the U.S.

A Quick Shift To Electric Vehicles Could Drive The Green New Deal Forward

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal discusses the economic upside of electrifying vehicles and mass transit through a Green New Deal.

Broad US Power Sector Emissions Reduction Feasible, But Influencing Decision Makers Is Key

EI staff discuss how broad U.S. power sector decarbonization is needed for a safe climate future, but requires convincing 200 public utility commissioners across the country.

What the Green New Deal Means For Investors

EI’s coal cost crossover research is cited in an article discussing what the Green New Deal means for energy sector investors in the future.

Solving For Climate Change: Everything You Know About Energy In The US might be wrong

EI’s Mike O’Boyle says cheap clean energy allows U.S. power markets to fight climate change in a story on changing energy economics.

Should We Carry On As Usual And Risk Stranded Assets With Fossil Fuel Investments?

EI’s coal cost crossover report is cited in an article outlining how fossil fuel investments risk becoming stranded assets.

‘Money For Nothing’: Consumer Groups, Utilities At Odds Over Who Pays For Closing Plants

EI’s Mike O’Boyle discusses consumer costs in an article examining how a Wisconsin coal plant closing early will affect state utility finances.

How California Became Far More Energy-Efficient Than The Rest Of The Country

EI’s Hal Harvey is quoted in an article discussing how policy enacted in the 1970’s made California the most energy-efficient U.S. state.

‘Stranded Costs’ Mount As Coal Vanishes From The Grid

EI’s “coal cost crossover” report is cited in an article discussing the economic risks to utilities of coal plants closed in favor of cheaper clean energy.

Securitization Fever: Renewables Advocates Seize Wall Street’s Innovative Way To End Coal

EI staff are quoted in an article discussing how coal securitization legislation is taking hold in states to allow utilities to retire uneconomic plants.

Is Coal Is On The Way Out?

EI’s coal cost crossover report is featured in an article examining the economics of power generation and investment in the Middle East.

With Coal’s Dominance In Missouri, Prospects Of Clean Energy Transition Remain Uncertain

EI’s coal cost crossover report is cited by a Missouri regulator as an example of energy economic shifts in an article discussing the state’s future.

Getting Rid Of This Vehicle Fuel Economy Standard Is Actually A Great Way To Combat Climate Change

The Trump administration has shown gutting regulations is rarely the right way to cut pollution, but rolling back this one federal vehicle fuel economy standard would actually reduce U.S. tailpipe emissions five ways.

How Arcane Accounting Rules Could Help Save Coal-Heavy Utilities

Coal-heavy utilities face increasing pressure to retire uneconomic coal plants, but accounting rules for plant depreciation could help resolve their financial obligations.

‘Trump Digs Coal’ But This Washington Is Dumping Coal

EI’s coal cost crossover report is featured in an article discussing how Washington state’s 100% clean energy target will end coal use.

1 In 5 Americans Now Live In Places Committed To 100% Clean Power

EI’s Mike O’Boyle discusses growing support for clean energy in an article outlining 100% clean energy targets in multiple U.S. states.