Energy News
For a Bright Spot this Earth Day, Look to the States
On Earth Day, people around the world take stock of how our countries and communities are doing in addressing the challenges that threaten our...
Schools Make the Grade for Clean Energy in the U.S.
As the school year commences yet again for young people across America, we want to shine a light on the many ways local K-12...
Energy News
Smart Policies Ensure EVs Benefit All Consumers—and Utilities
Electric vehicle (EV) sales are on the rise in both the U.S. and across the globe. Bloomberg New Energy Finance and Morgan Stanley both...
Energy News
Companies Warm up to Thermal Energy
It takes energy to heat things up and to cool things down—a lot of energy. In the U.S., 25 percent of our energy use...
Guest Commentary
Florida Could Add 135,000 Jobs by Embracing Five Energy Policies
A new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) outlines five key energy efficiency policies that Florida can adopt to spur...
Guest Commentary
Air Pollution from Vehicles in California: People of Color Bear the Biggest Burden
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) quantified Californians’ exposure to dangerous air pollution and found that particulate matter disproportionately affects Californians of color and...
Perspective
Road Trip: How China Leads the World on EVs
If you want to be inspired about the future of electric vehicles (EVs), check out what’s happening in China. With the world’s largest vehicle...
Announcement
Energy Foundation Names Jason Mark as Next CEO
SAN FRANCISCO (January 10, 2019) — Energy Foundation today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jason Mark as Chief Executive Officer effective...
Announcement
Moving on from the Energy Foundation After 28 Years
When I was 28 years old, two friends and I got the invitation of a lifetime. MacArthur Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, and The Pew...
Guest Commentary
DC Adopts Nation’s Strongest Climate Law
On December 18, 2018, the Council of the District of Columbia unanimously passed what will be the strongest climate law ever adopted by a...
Guest Commentary
How to Get Started on
Digital Inclusion
Launching and maintaining an organization’s website is an ongoing learning process. We are grateful that our colleagues at the McKnight Foundation blogged about what...
Perspective
Celebrating the Cheapest Source of Energy
Today, on Energy Efficiency Day, we are reflecting on all of the benefits of energy efficient buildings and homes in making our indoor spaces healthier...
Energy News
Philanthropy’s Pivotal
$4 Billion Commitment to Combat Climate Change
A group of 29 philanthropists recently pledged $4 billion over the next five years to combat climate change—the largest-ever philanthropic investment focused on climate...
Energy News
Charting a Path to Cut Transportation Energy Use in Half
For nearly two years now, the transportation sector has accounted for more carbon dioxide emissions than those from the power sector, offering both challenges and opportunities...
Perspective
Celebrating Latino Leadership on Climate Change
This week, the world is coming together in San Francisco for the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS) to show that, despite actions taken by...
Announcement
Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Joins Board of Energy Foundation
Note: Gina McCarthy served on the Energy Foundation Board of Directors from 2018 to 2020. Energy Foundation today announced that former U.S. Environmental Protection...
Energy News
California Legislature Doubles Down on Clean Energy Policies
Last week, the 2018 California legislative session culminated in historic fashion. With years of scorching drought, devastating wildfires, and threat of utility bankruptcy serving...
Perspective
Green Bonds Offer Key Support to Clean Energy Transition
Green bonds were created in the last decade to fund projects that have positive environmental benefits, such as public transportation and access to clean...
Perspective
Poll: Most Would Pay More to Help Others with Energy Bills
A new poll found that racial minorities and low-income renters are hit hardest by high utility bills. The polling also shows that Americans agree...
Energy News
EPA’s Proposed Vehicle Standards: Bad for Jobs, Consumers, Health, and Climate
The Trump administration last week issued a proposal to significantly scale back the nation’s fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas targets for cars and light trucks, and...
Perspective
China Launches World’s Largest Carbon Trading System
This week’s launch bolsters China’s role as an emerging global climate leader, one committed to action on a suite of policies and programs to...
Energy News
States, Cities, Businesses Move Forward on Clean Energy as EPA Goes Backward
The White House has announced it will repeal the Clean Power Plan. Meanwhile, state, city, and business leaders across the country are moving forward...
Energy News
California Extends Cap and Trade, Sends Global Message
Governor Jerry Brown today signed a bill to extend through 2030 the state’s cap-and-trade program. California’s action sends a message to other nations that...
Energy News
Nevada Policies Put State Back on Track
A suite of policy actions adopted in Nevada this month marked a dramatic turnaround in a state that two years ago rolled back net...
Energy News
Global Clean Energy Forum in Beijing Spotlights Innovative Technology and Policy
In early June, China hosted the 8th annual Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM-8) in Beijing. The ministerial is a high-level global forum to promote policies and...