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Inflation Reduction Act Benefits: Clean Energy Tax Credits Could Double Deployment
EI’s Dan Esposito details how the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy tax credits could supercharge U.S. renewables, more than doubling total capacity by 2030.
Our Imaginations Can Help Create New Climate Possibilities
EI’s Sarah Spengeman explains research shows that imagining more hopeful possibilities can mobilize citizens and increase engagement, leading to progress on climate policy.
The Inflation Reduction Act Is The Most Important Climate Legislation In U.S. History
EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains the Inflation Reduction Act would put the U.S. back on track to reach its Paris Agreement targets while creating up to 1.5 million new jobs.
U.S. West Coast Offshore Wind Could Take Flight– With The Right Federal And State Support
EI’s Michelle Solomon explains the West Coast has world-class offshore wind resources, and with the right policy mix, harnessing the energy source could be a major job-creator that revitalizes port communities.
Unleashing The Economic Power And Reliability Potential Of West Coast Offshore Wind
EI’s Mike O’Boyle and Michelle Solomon explain building out West Coast offshore wind can help the region hit its clean energy goals while keeping the lights on.
Clean Energy Jobs Are Booming, Making Up For Rising Fossil Fuel Unemployment
EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains that a new Department of Energy report finds there are now over 3 million net-zero carbon jobs in the U.S., with big growth in EV positions.
How Utilities Can Harness Green Hydrogen Production’s Flexibility In Balancing A High Renewables Grid
EI’s Eric Gimon explains green hydrogen can provide crucial flexibility that’s needed as we transition to an electric grid with high-renewable energy penetration.
California Risks Missing Its Climate Targets. Here’s How It Can Get Back On Track And Add Billions In Economic Growth
EI’s Sarah Spengeman explains California needs to triple its emission reduction pace to hit its climate targets, which it can do by strengthening greenhouse gas reductions policies while also strengthening its economy.
New Energy Policy Simulator Modeling Shows Benefits Of Stronger Policies In California
EI’s Olivia Ashmoore explains more ambitious carbon policies in California will get the state back on track to meet its climate goals while boosting its economy.
Americans Are Suffering Record Pain At The Pump. Will Congress Provide Electric Vehicle Relief?
EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains EVs are often cheaper on day one of ownership compared to gasoline counterparts, but Congress needs to take action to give more Americans access to them.