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by and - Clean energy yields an economic return 3 to 8 times higher than the initial investment, while creating jobs and reducing air pollution.
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by Dan Lashof and Tyler Clevenger - April 22, 2019The Green New Deal has inspired activism and debate, but not much action on Capitol Hill so far. That hasn't stopped states, cities and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico from taking bold steps now.
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by Dan Lashof - February 04, 2019Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) are reportedly teaming up on a Green New Deal proposal.There are five questions legislators will need to consider before developing a zero-carbon economy plan.
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by Tianyi Luo - May 10, 2018Power from solar and wind requires zero or little water, unlike coal, gas and other forms of thermal power. Renewable energy can therefore be particularly attractive to water-stressed countries looking to meet their increasing electricity demands without producing emissions.
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by Alex Perera - February 01, 2018Vietnam's businesses and government could chart an unprecedented shift toward towards clean energy for Southeast Asia — if they can first address some key barriers.
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by Bharath Jairaj, Pamli Deka and Sophie Boehm - November 22, 2017India plans to generate 160 gigawatts of wind and solar power by 2022, creating 330,000 new jobs. For the country's rural poor, these clean energy positions offer a lucrative alternative to subsistence farming.
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by Ashley Green and Michael I. Westphal - September 2017This publication proposes a methodology to provide a credible way to estimate mobilized private finance, from public interventions (e.g., policy), for climate finance tracking.
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by Priya Barua - June 2017This working paper is designed to equip utilities to create desirable renewable energy products by outlining the needs of large-scale energy buyers, sharing the common practices of successful green tariffs to date, and highlighting key regulatory considerations.
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by Daniel Melling, Alex Perera and Debbie Weyl - June 05, 2017Representatives from countries accounting for 90 percent of the world’s clean energy investment and 75 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions will gather in Beijing this week for the 8th Clean Energy Ministerial. Will they advance renewable energy and efficiency, or will the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement set the talks back?
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by Letha Tawney, Celina Bonugli and Daniel Melling - May 17, 2017Utilities are finally starting to embrace wind and solar in a big way, in large part because of corporate demand. Here's a visual look at the shifting state of green power
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The U.S. Green Tariff Deals graph explores the renewable contracts signed by large-scale energy buyers and monopoly utilities via green tariffs.
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by Joel Jaeger - April 06, 2017More Americans now work in solar, wind and energy efficiency than in coal, natural gas and oil. Where these jobs are located may surprise you.
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by Noah Kaufman - March 28, 2017A Heritage Foundation report on the costs of climate action is full of holes, but repeatedly cited by policymakers.
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by Helen Mountford and Joel Jaeger - March 06, 2017A growing body of research shows that a strong economy and a healthy environment are not only complementary; each depends on the other.
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by Letha Tawney - March 01, 2017Think of the shift to a low-carbon energy system like a savings plan for retirement. Starting at 45 won't provide the savings you need in your senior years, but starting at age 25 will, and at less overall cost.
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by Jennifer Layke - February 24, 2017With $25 trillion in global energy infrastructure to be built by 2030 and wind and solar becoming cost competitive, a clean energy revolution is underway. The American people and the economy would benefit from joining this movement.
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by Bharath Jairaj - February 21, 2017India has committed to to provide 24-7 power to all households by 2019. Unlike previous targets, this time around, there seems to be more excitement that the goals might indeed be achievable.
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by Celina Bonugli - February 03, 2017U.S. states often tussle over who can attract the most innovative, high-growth businesses. Governors can increasingly point to a new factor that makes their state competitive: affordable renewable energy.