Press Archive

Why Your Air Conditioning Bill Is About To Soar

EI research and analysis finds that electricity rates have risen about 40 percent since 2010, an increase driven by the impacts of climate change and fossil fuel prices.

Americans’ Electric Bills Are Rising Faster Than Inflation Amid Punishing Heatwave

Research and analysis by EI finds that price spikes on electricity transmission costs is driven by gas prices and climate-change driven natural disasters.

Decoding Rising Electricity Prices

Recent EI analysis finds that the spike in electricity prices has been caused by factors like natural gas price volatility and rising transmission and distribution costs, and that vary from state to state.

U.S. Solar Manufacturing Ramps Up As Tariffs Take Effect

EI’s Jack Conness explains that funding awarded through the IRA and CHIPS Act have created an incentive purchase and install U.S. made solar panels.

Fear-Based Myths About Clean Energy Could Make Americans Poorer And Sicker

EI’s Greg Alvarez writes about how wind and solar are the cheapest forms of electricity, but a variety of restrictions threaten economic growth and the health of American communities.

Tesla Owner Breaks Down Ownership Costs Over Last 6 Years: ‘I Can Now Go Farther To Save More’

EI research finds that every electric vehicle model is cheaper to charge in every state compared to their gasoline powered equivalent.

How Water Could Be The Future Of Fuel

EI research and analysis concludes that the United States cannot achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions without carbon-free hydrogen.

How The Inflation Reduction Act Is Playing Out In One Of the ’Most Biased’ States For Renewables

EI’s Jack Conness is the creator behind the map which tracks the Inflation Reduction Act’s $110 billion investments into American clean energy manufacturing.

America’s Clean Energy Jobs Boom: 313,000 New Jobs And Counting

The Inflation Reduction Act is powering a clean energy boom, creating 313,000 new jobs and attracting $360 billion in investment since August 2022.

The New EU Parliament Should Double Down On Job-Creating Clean Energy

EI’s Anand Gopal explain show the EU Parliament’s conservative shift could impact the future of Europe’s clean energy transition.

U.S. Department Of The Treasury Announces More Than $1 Billion In Upfront Savings For Consumers On Electric Vehicle Sales

EI analysis shows that electric vehicle owners save an estimated $18,000 to $24,000 over the vehicles’ lifetime from fuel and maintenance costs.

[Episode #226] – Load Growth Shenanigans

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains how the power grid can meet growing demands without relying on gas plants.

America Is On The Doorstep Of An Industrial Transformation. Here’s How To Make It Happen

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal explains that technology and federal funding has positioned American industry to cut emissions, create good paying jobs, and improve national security.

As Solar Power Surges, U.S. Wind Is In Trouble

EI’s joint research with the Rhodium Group and the REPEAT project finds that solar power is on pace to meet its targets, but that wind capacity is lagging behind.

A Tiny Farmworker Community Is Eyed For California Hydrogen Experiment

EI research finds that a more effective way of lowering gas utility emissions is to repair leaks and improve insulation inside homes.

How Biden Would Address Climate Change In A Second Term

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal explains that advanced reconductoring is a quicker process than building new transmission lines, which will allow the U.S. to meet the growing energy demand more efficiently.

White House Announces A Program Aimed At Improving The Country’s Electric Grid

EI’s Michelle Solomon explains how advanced conductoring can improve transmission capacity and create a more reliable grid.

The Outdated Power Grid Is Nearing A Crisis Point. Here’s How To Prevent It

EI’s Michelle Solomon explains that advanced reconductoring can be the solution for doubling our transmission capacity in a short amount of time.

What EPA’s Carbon Rule Means For The Highest-Emitting Coal Plants

EI’s Brendan Pierpont explains that the coal industry is experiencing a structural decline and that the EPA’s ruling pushes the industry to make a decision.

Study: Manufacturing Key To Reining In Chinese Emissions

New EI research finds that China’s industrial sector is responsible for 61% of the country’s carbon dioxide emissions.