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Analysis and Commentary
Your Turn: Jobs And An Electrified Future Are Coming To Northern Illinois
EI’s Jack Conness discusses how $7 billion in battery and electric vehicle manufacturing are coming to Illinois, which will create over 5,000 local jobs.
Overcoming Clean Energy’s Slowdown Requires “Investment Grade” Policy
EI’s Mike O’Boyle and Elli Newman talk through recent research from EI that suggests policy solutions to reduce the financial risk of clean energy projects.
How Policy Saved America’s Nuclear Power Plants
EI’s Dan Esposito discussed how federal and state policy kept America’s nuclear power plants online to preserve clean energy supplies and prevent emissions increases as renewables come online.
Renewable Costs Have Risen: Policymakers Can Help Reserve The Inflationary Blip
EI’s Mike O’Boyle discusses how inflation has hit renewable energy, but the factors driving price increases are temporary, and fossil fuels are still more expensive.
DOE Hydrogen Hubs Decision Funds Fossil Fuels, But 45V Tax Credit Can Right The Ship
EI’s Dan Esposito discusses how $7 billion in DOE funds for hydrogen hubs are intended to fight climate change, but could increase pollution unless Treasury gets the 45V tax credit right.
Skepticism Persists Around Clean Energy And Grid Reliability. Here’s How To Fix That
EI’s Sara Baldwin discusses how grid reliability requires collaborative research and integrated adoption in order for the United States to transition efficiently to electricity.
The American Climate Corps Will Put Thousands To Work Building A Stronger Country
EI’s Silvio Marcacci discusses how the American Climate Corp will employ tens of thousands of Americans while boosting climate and community resiliency.
Dust Bowl Redux?
EI’s Dan O’Brien discusses how smart policy can enable proactive steps to curb climate-warming emissions and prevent reactive management of agriculture.
Electric Vehicle Leasing Is The Cheapest Option For New Car Buyers Across America
EI’s Silvio Marcacci provides additional insight into the electric vehicle (EV) cost comparison tool and the saving potentials.
Colorado’s Next Big Climate Solution Is Reducing Industry Emissions
EI’s Nike Sawe looks into how Colorado is implementing a groundbreaking plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in an often overlooked but critical economic sector— industry.