Innovation
Continued innovation will not only develop the next generation of affordable technologies needed to rapidly reduce, capture, and store greenhouse gas emissions, but also continue to grow a clean energy economy that already supports millions of clean energy jobs across the United States.
When we talk about the astounding advances in our national energy sector that have provided energy choice, freedom, and security for consumers and businesses alike—not to mention emissions reductions—the energy efficiency industry often gets brushed over. That’s probably due to the fact that the vital role energy efficiency plays in innovating American energy development is […]
Texas is synonymous with American energy production; the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that it is the nation’s largest energy-producing state, including leading in both oil and natural gas—but also wind energy. In fact, last year, the power produced by coal in Texas was overtaken by the power produced by clean energy technology, like wind […]
As originally published in Bloomberg Law Insights The appetite for renewable energy is growing and the East Coast is a top target for companies looking to invest in wind energy. Sarah E. Hunt, with the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, and Charles Hernick, with Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, explain how wind could end […]
New energy technologies inch closer to commercial viability every day. And although markets are beginning to open up to these technologies, there are still a number of financial hurdles that exist between the R&D phase and consumer-ready products. Green banks address these hurdles by financing clean energy projects through long-term, low-interest loans that would not […]
As published in Morning Consult Our country has a strong foundation in nuclear energy. For decades, almost every aspect of American industry has benefited from clean, stable nuclear power. It’s been a steady 20 percent of our energy mix for over a decade specifically because of the focus on safety and reliability. In a way, […]
As originally published in KnoxNews, a USA Today network. Americans’ love of automobiles makes policies affecting them controversial. Automobiles offer us freedom, opportunity and joy, so it’s been a policymaking challenge to find a balance that’s pro-consumer and pro-environment. A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is pursuing a commonsense approach. The Driving America Forward Act allows […]
National trade association Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) released a new report, ‘Wholesale Market Barriers to Advanced Energy – And How to Remove Them’, which contains case studies that detail barriers in the wholesale market for advanced energy. The 21 case studies collected by AEE highlights a range of issues preventing the widespread adoption of new […]
Facebook, Google, Walmart and Sony; Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Minneapolis—these are just some of the major corporations and U.S. cities that have pledged to transition to 100% renewable electricity sources over the next few decades. With new commitments being announced on a near- daily basis, it seems clear that growing numbers of citizens, civic organizations […]
As published in The Morning Consult on February 19, 2019. BY CHARLES HERNICK & LISA JACOBSON From coast to coast, America’s economy kicked into high gear in 2018 — and the clean energy sector had a record year, too. The Business Council for Sustainable Energy’s annual “Sustainable Energy in America Factbook” documents strong fundamental trends […]
New energy innovations have been entering the American marketplace at an increasing rate in recent years—and more importantly, becoming more and more competitive with traditional energy resources. With our nation’s future economic prospects and national security hanging in the balance, we are arriving at a crossroads with respect to energy solutions. A new report, “Advancing […]