At this rate it is not going to be easy to meet decarbonization goals. Decarbonization experts say you can’t do it without heat pumps. One prominent study has 75 million … Continue Reading Why Are Heat Pump Sales Decreasing?
Online vehicle sales could reduce double marginalization. Amazon’s new Hyundai Evolve Showroom feels almost like the future of car buying. You pick out the car you want, choose its features, … Continue Reading Would You Buy an EV from Amazon?
Prices for 2025, 2026, and 2027 shed light on what could lie ahead for consumers. The biggest energy/climate policy news of the year so far is Biden’s decision to pause … Continue Reading What Can Futures Markets Tell Us About Biden’s LNG Pause?
New Energy Institute working paper finds retailers cut prices when rivals are nearby. Gasoline is virtually the same product no matter where you buy it, yet retail prices range considerably. … Continue Reading Does Station Competition Drive Gas Prices?
New Energy Institute working paper measures EV concentration in the most Democratic counties. The prospect for electric vehicles as a climate change solution hinges on their widespread adoption across the … Continue Reading Political Ideology and U.S. Electric Vehicle Adoption
The broadening EV market means that government subsidies will flow to buyers – not sellers. The electric vehicle market continues to grow. There are now more than 100 different EV … Continue Reading More Good News for EV Buyers
U.S. peak electricity demand on Sat/Sun is now almost as high as on other days. Electricity system operators and market participants used to be able to relax a bit on … Continue Reading Weekends Are No Free Lunch Anymore