Press Archive

Trucking Industry Doubletalk Hurts Our Lungs And Their Own Bottom Line

EI research finds that as many as 48% of new nationwide medium and heavy duty truck sales by 2030 could be electric, surpassing the EPA’s proposed rules for 2032

Reaching EV Mandate Is Still Possible

EI’s Dan O’Brien talks about how good policy can support EV adoption in Virginia, if the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provisions for a national EV-infrastructure program are utilized.

The Race Is On To Make Low-Emissions Steel. Meet One Of The Companies Vying For The Lead

EI’s Jeff Rissman discusses how it is impossible to stop climate change or to stabilize the climate without decarbonizing industry, especially iron and steel.

Checks And Balance: COP To It

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal joins the podcast to discuss the significance of the Inflation Reduction Act and the role the U.S. plays in emissions reduction.

‘Green’ Hydrogen Debate Heats Up Ahead Of Tax-Credit Decision

EI’s Dan Esposito explains how the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean hydrogen tax-credit program would be a monumental win for climate and consumers.

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.

Climate Mixtape: A COP28 Out?

EI’s Anand Gopal joins a panel of climate experts to discuss the priorities of COP28 and to provide additional insight.

A $30 Billion Meltdown In Clean Energy Puts Biden’s Climate Goals At Risk

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal discusses how trends remain in favor of clean energy, despite the recent minor growing pains.

Biden’s Paradox: Can A Green Grid Coexist With Industrial Surge?

EI’s Eric Gimon says that it is possible to meet the expected surge in power demand without adding more fossil fuel generation, but it will require smart policy.

Electric Vs. Gas Cars: Is It Cheaper To Drive An EV?

EI research finds that every EV model in every state is cheaper to fill than its gas-powered equivalent.

Why The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Is Biden’s Other Climate Bill

EI’s Chris Busch says that the $5 billion provided for EV charging will have the most impactful legacy of the IRA.

An Insider’s View Of The Biden Years In Clean Energy Policy

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal joins David Roberts on the podcast Volts to discuss her experience in the White House and the energy policies from the Biden Administration.

Asia-Pacific Energy Leaders See Challenges, Opportunity in Green Goals

EI’s Anand Gopal discusses the importance of policymakers investing in scaling clean energy solutions in order for the Asia-Pacific region to meet their climate goals.

Michigan’s New Clean Energy Bill Signals a “Huge Shift”

EI’s Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) is an open source forecasting tool that works in real-time to measure the cost and emissions impacts climate and energy policies.

EPA Official Says Power Plant Carbon Rule May Need Changes As Groups Stress Reliability Concerns

EI research finds that under the proposed EPA rule, grid reliability could be improved by creating regulatory certainty.

Democrats Win Big In Virginia And New Jersey Despite Fossil Fuel Ads

EI’s report concludes that the EPA proposal won’t threaten grid reliability, and in fact, renewable energy can help America keep the lights on better than fossil fuels.

Nuclear Fallout: Scrapped Reactors And Manchin’s Move

EI’s Eric Gimon discusses electricity generated from NuScale reactors as “a bit more hype than reality” as it can be too costly for local utilities.

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.

Here’s Where Energy Is On The Ballot

EI research finds that the EPA’s proposed power plant rule will not threaten grid reliability, as utilities and the oil and gas industry have contended

Green Energy Investment Headwinds Threaten Joe Biden’s Climate Targets

EI’s Michelle Solomon discusses how clean energy is still a good long-term investment despite the temporary inflationary blip.