Clean Energy

Solving State Transmission Roadblocks to Unlock Renewable Energy

Solving State Transmission Roadblocks to Unlock Renewable Energy

Scholar examines how community-based regulatory reforms can support efforts to scale up the United States’ electric grid.

What Will It Take for the Electric Vehicle Transition to Hit the Gas?

What Will It Take for the Electric Vehicle Transition to Hit the Gas?

Penn Program on Regulation panel highlights policy options for accelerating the transition to electric vehicles.

New York Clean Energy Goals Finally Show Promise

New York Clean Energy Goals Finally Show Promise

Modifications to New York State’s clean energy laws cleaned up the New York City grid.

Avoiding Unduly Concentrated Clean Energy Markets

Avoiding Unduly Concentrated Clean Energy Markets

The IRS will need help to avoid unintended adverse effects in implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy provisions.

Electrifying the Automotive Market

Electrifying the Automotive Market

Experts discuss the increased regulatory requirements surrounding electric vehicles.

How the Current Siting Regime Stifles Renewable Energy

How the Current Siting Regime Stifles Renewable Energy

Scholar argues for changes to siting regulations to speed up renewable energy deployment.

An Electric Solution for Low-Income Residents

An Electric Solution for Low-Income Residents

Federal programs should better protect low-income residents from rising energy costs.

The Australian Model for Rooftop Solar Energy

The Australian Model for Rooftop Solar Energy

Australian regulators demonstrate the benefits and drawbacks of locally driven policy.

Navigating Stormy Waters for Offshore Wind Development

Navigating Stormy Waters for Offshore Wind Development

Offshore wind developers face regulatory approval challenges.

Yes, Curbing U.S. Fossil Fuel Extraction Does Reduce Climate Pollution

Yes, Curbing U.S. Fossil Fuel Extraction Does Reduce Climate Pollution

Regulators should use a new model that captures the full impact of fossil fuel extraction to inform climate reforms.

The Need to Change Jurisdiction Over the U.S. Electric Grid

The Need to Change Jurisdiction Over the U.S. Electric Grid

When state and local voters prohibit clean energy transmission lines, they halt progress on climate change mitigation.

The Untapped Power of Tribal Clean Energy

The Untapped Power of Tribal Clean Energy

Scholar asserts that federal law and incentive structures should facilitate renewable energy development on tribal lands.