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...
Offshore Wind’s Path Ahead in the U.S.
In early December 2023, New York’s first offshore wind project—South Fork Wind—became the first commercial-scale installment to send electricity to the U.S. grid. When...
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...
Perspective
Energy Foundation CEO and Co-Founder Eric Heitz Responds to President Trump’s Decision to Withdraw from the Paris Agreement
The president’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement undermines the efforts of states, cities, and American businesses to grow the economy and create...
Announcement
Nicole Systrom Joins EF Board
We are pleased to announce that Nicole Systrom has joined the Energy Foundation Board of Directors. Nicole’s credentials and insights in clean energy finance...
Perspective
William Ruckelshaus has Advice for Scott Pruitt from his Time at Reagan’s EPA
The E.P.A. represents one of the clearest examples of our political system listening and responding to the American people. The public will tolerate changes...
Perspective
Foundation Voices: The Midwest will Keep Leading on Clean Energy
As the benefits of clean energy come into focus in states across the nation, philanthropic leaders are playing a more important role than ever...
Energy News
Ray of Sunshine: Solar Accounted for 1-in-50 New Jobs
The National Solar Jobs Census 2016 found that solar industry employment growth outpaced the overall U.S. economy by 17 times, reaching a total of...
Energy News
Ten Signs in 2016 that Show the Clean Energy Economy is Here to Stay
Over the years, Energy Foundation grantees have helped to advance smart energy policies that save consumers money, create jobs, increase energy efficiency, protect our...
Announcement
Kelly Sims Gallagher Joins EF Board
We are delighted to announced that Kelly Sims Gallagher has joined the Energy Foundation Board of Directors. Kelly’s expertise in China climate and energy...
Energy News
EPA Administrators for Four GOP Presidents Support Clean Power Plan
Environmental Protection Agency administrators who served Presidents Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush are weighing in with support for...
Energy News
California Just Raised the Bar on Climate Leadership—Again
[Update: On August 31, 2016, Governor Jerry Brown and legislators agreed to invest an additional $900 million in cap-and-trade proceeds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, bringing...
Energy News
Why Improving Fuel Economy for Big Rigs is a Big Deal
Leaders in the trucking industry were among those who recently welcomed new fuel economy standards for big rigs, buses, and other heavy vehicles. The...
Perspective
Our op-ed in the SF Chronicle: How do we meet Paris climate goals?
How will the world's nation's meet the ambitious targets in last year's historic Paris climate agreement? Energy Foundation CEO and Co-founder Eric Heitz shared...
Energy News
Clean Energy Trust Challenge: Four Midwest Innovators Split $1 Million Prize
Since 2011, 29 Clean Energy Trust Challenge companies have gone on to raise $86 million in follow-on funding and created more than 300 new...
Announcement
Energy Foundation Welcomes Jane L. Breyer as SVP for Strategic Partnerships
The Energy Foundation is delighted to welcome Jane L. Breyer as our new Senior Vice President for Strategic Partnerships. Jane has supported a wide...
Announcement
Our Annual Report: “Clean Energy Markets: Investments and Innovation Serving the Public Good’
In the best of American traditions, competitive markets are spurring innovation and delivering big economic and health benefits for all of us. New investments...
Energy News
MacArthur, Robertson Foundations Call for Action on Climate Change
"Climate change is the defining threat of our lifetime, but we have all the tools we need to turn it back. The American spirit...
Announcement
William Ruckelshaus to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Energy Foundation congratulates board member William Ruckelshaus, who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a White House ceremony on November...
Perspective
Lessons Learned from Building a Network
Current utility energy programs underserve low-income American families in multi-family housing. With support from the JPB Foundation, we partnered with the National Housing Trust...
Energy News
Major Cities Pledge Climate Action At U.S.-China Summit
Last week’s Climate Leaders Summit in Los Angeles, California, showcased clear commitments by U.S. and Chinese states, provinces, and major cities to address climate...
Announcement
David Nieh Joins Energy Foundation Board of Directors
The Energy Foundation welcomes its newest board member, David Nieh, a well-known Chinese American business leader based in Shanghai and a well-regarded urban planner...