What is a Car?
The regulatory history of automobiles is a cautionary tale for today’s energy regulators. In February the US Treasury announced that the Tesla Model Y would be eligible for a $7,500 … Continue Reading What is a Car?
Can ChatGPT Save the Planet?
A look at how artificial intelligence will interact with our efforts to deal with climate change. I will remember 2022 as a breakthrough moment for artificial intelligence (AI). I have … Continue Reading Can ChatGPT Save the Planet?
Equitable Decarbonization Requires Rate Reform
Electricity rates in California are a roadblock to decarbonization, but reform can help. As a passionate fan of the Chicago Cubs, I grew up expecting to lose. Rays of hope … Continue Reading Equitable Decarbonization Requires Rate Reform
Voluntary Green Power to the Rescue?
Can the private sector lead on climate while Washington dithers? Twenty-eight US states had heat advisories last week, temperatures topped 115 degrees in Texas and Oklahoma, and record heat waves … Continue Reading Voluntary Green Power to the Rescue?
A Gap in California’s Plan for the EV Future
Current proposals leave a giant loophole for used vehicles, but policy innovation can help. I love a good plan. Nothing is more satisfying than defining a goal, charting a course, … Continue Reading A Gap in California’s Plan for the EV Future
Can Federal Appliance Standards Spur Electrification?
Key features of existing programs limit their ability to foster fuel switching, but there are alternatives. The simplest way to get people to choose A instead of B is to … Continue Reading Can Federal Appliance Standards Spur Electrification?
Cordon Zone Pricing: An Essential Tool for a Better Transportation Future
New research examines the economics of cordon zones. Source: Wikimedia Autumn means different things to different people—for some it’s the changing leaves, for others it’s college football, or decorative gourds, … Continue Reading Cordon Zone Pricing: An Essential Tool for a Better Transportation Future
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