May 25, 2018 by Mike O'Boyle

Offshore wind may seem like a pricey option, but it’s actually an extremely valuable investment, writes Mike O’Boyle of San Francisco-based think tank Energy Innovation. According to a new analysis, the market value of electricity generated by offshore wind will soon exceed its cost in New York and several New England states. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climate policy, Energy, Markets, Renewables Tagged With: climate change, energy transition, financing, grid, natural gas, renewables, wind power

April 20, 2018 by Mike O'Boyle

Interstate high-speed charging corridors have emerged as popular options for spending the Volkswagen settlement fund in American states affected by the automaker’s emission scandal, writes Mike O’Boyle of think tank Energy Innovation. Coupled with public education and interstate planning, these corridors are a good use of these funds to decarbonize transportation, the author argues. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climate policy, Energy, Markets, Oil, Gas & Coal, Policies, Transport and energy Tagged With: climate change, electric cars, energy transition, infrastructure, sustainable mobility, US energy policy