Tackling emissions from sectors that are hard to decarbonize—like heavy industry and manufacturing—is one of the biggest challenges to accelerating decarbonization. That’s why it’s a core part of GPI’s strategy. Central to this work is collaborating with partners across the country to ensure the right tools and technologies, including carbon management solutions, can be deployed responsibly, equitably, and at scale. Continue reading »
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New Major Study Identifies Community-Driven Solutions to Speed Up Transmission Expansion
July 31, 2025 in News & Press, Reports & Whitepapers Author: Drew HenryOne of the most comprehensive field studies of its kind reveals overlooked drivers of resistance—and practical tools to accelerate grid buildout
A new report from GPI presents the most in-depth analysis to date of local perspectives on high-voltage transmission, focused on the Great Plains region. It sheds light on why rural opposition emerges and how it can be addressed. Continue reading »
Analyses Demonstrate Billions of Dollars in Economic and Public Health Benefits from the Illinois Clean Transportation Standard Act
July 30, 2025 in Transportation & Fuels Author: Carolyn BerningerSenator David Koehler introduced the Illinois Clean Transportation Standard Act, Senate Bill 41, in January 2025. The bill would require transportation fuel producers to reduce the carbon intensity of their fuels by 25 percent below 2019 levels within 10 years and would support the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner fuels. Continue reading »
Connecticut Charts a Path for Flexible Interconnection
July 29, 2025 in Energy Systems Authors: Aileen Cole, Val StoriMeeting the climate challenge requires rapid and widespread deployment of clean energy, and distributed energy resources (DERs) are a vital part of that deployment. While DER technologies themselves—such as rooftop solar, community solar, and small storage systems—are increasingly accessible, one of the biggest barriers to broader adoption lies behind the scenes: interconnection. Continue reading »
HR executive will help GPI continue to attract and retain top talent
The Great Plains Institute (GPI) announced today that Jim Horn, Chief Human Resources Officer at Ulteig, has joined its board of directors. Horn brings a unique combination of business leadership, organizational strategy, and deep insights into how an organization’s culture can drive success, with a track record of scaling mission-driven, rapidly growing companies. Given GPI’s meteoric growth, which has more than quadrupled in the past five years, Horn’s experience will be invaluable. Continue reading »
Lifecycle Assessment Study Compares Emissions of EVs and Conventional Vehicles
July 8, 2025 in Transportation & Fuels Authors: Emmy Curtiss, Gabrielle Olson, M. Moaz UddinThe Great Plains Institute has developed a comprehensive lifecycle assessment study that analyzes and compares the lifecycle emissions of electric vehicles (EVs) and conventional vehicles. The tool study evaluates and compares the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the two vehicle types. Continue reading »
PV-SuCCESS Update: Assessing Community Ecosystem Benefits of Solar Deployment
June 30, 2025 in Renewable Energy Author: Zane FrankeAs large-scale solar becomes a bigger part of our landscape, it’s crucial to make informed decisions on how to best deploy it with the needs of host communities in mind. The US Department of Energy-funded PhotoVoltaics Supporting Cultural and Community EcoSystem Services (PV-SuCCESS) project aims to achieve just that. Continue reading »
Building a Competitive, Low-Carbon Industrial Future
June 24, 2025 in Carbon Management Author: Patrice LahlumAmerica’s industrial sector powers the economy, supports good-paying jobs, and fuels innovation nationwide. However, it faces growing pressure to modernize, reduce pollution, and stay competitive in a changing world. Continue reading »
Analyses Show Economic and Air Quality Benefits of Minnesota’s Proposed Clean Transportation Standard
May 22, 2025 in Transportation & Fuels Author: Carolyn BerningerIn March, Minnesota House Transportation Committee Co-Chair Erin Koegel introduced the Minnesota clean transportation standard (CTS), House File 2847. On behalf of the Future Fuels Coalition, the Great Plains Institute commissioned analyses to better understand the potential benefits of the proposed program. Continue reading »
Q&A with Moaz Uddin: The Real Cost, Emissions, and Benefits of Electric Vehicles
May 20, 2025 in Transportation & Fuels Authors: M. Moaz Uddin, Zane FrankeElectric vehicles (EVs) have gained significant popularity over the last decade and are part of the collective solution toward a cleaner energy future. Yet, some drivers still have questions about their cost, emissions, and safety, among other things. Continue reading »
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