Local governments across Iowa are facing a rapidly changing clean energy landscape. Projects are arriving faster than many communities can effectively manage, given their limited staff capacity, technical expertise, or regulatory tools. Local governments play a key role in grounding such projects in their community’s priorities. This post highlights a program that equips Iowa communities with the resources they need to plan for and benefit from clean energy projects. Continue reading »
Supporting local governments in advancing transportation electrification is crucial for GPI’s efforts to drive equitable, data-driven solutions that reduce emissions and offer real community benefits. Continue reading »
A new national atlas from GPI provides a comprehensive analysis of the suitability of areas across the United States to support natural gas-fired power generation with carbon capture and storage (NG + CCS), offering insights to help meet rising electricity demand while reducing emissions. Continue reading »
Local governments play a crucial role in advancing climate solutions, but knowing where to start or how to scale existing efforts can be challenging. Here at GPI, we are committed to supporting local action that leads to impactful outcomes at the state and national levels. Continue reading »
Electric and gas utility systems in the US have historically been regulated separately. However, in response to winter storm events and interests in affordability, reliability, and decarbonization, states are increasingly looking to coordinate these systems. The state of Washington has recently become a national leader in this space. Continue reading »
We believe that durable climate solutions are built through collaboration, practical policy, and market-driven innovation. That’s why we’re excited to announce that registration is now open for CO2NNECT 2026, a flagship convening focused on creating trusted, solutions-oriented spaces where decision makers collaborate across sectors to accelerate the deployment of technologies that reduce emissions while ensuring reliable, affordable energy. Continue reading »
As carbon management projects move from concept to development, one question is becoming increasingly urgent for policy makers, industry leaders, and communities alike: Where can carbon capture and storage be deployed most effectively, and what infrastructure will it require? Continue reading »
A new report from the Great Plains Institute draws on interviews with local stakeholders to examine transportation challenges in the Twin Cities region and offers solutions for building a reliable, affordable bikeshare system that could help address similar challenges across the country. Continue reading »
Local planners and sustainability staff are being asked to address complex climate issues faster than ever, often while juggling other responsibilities, limited capacity, and a growing set of expectations.
To better understand what is needed at the local level to support this work, GPI partnered with the American Planning Association Sustainable Communities Division (APA-SCD) and the Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund to survey practitioners across the country. Continue reading »
State hydrogen policy is evolving quickly. Over the past several legislative sessions, states across the country have introduced hydrogen legislation with language on incentives, regulatory directives, and safety frameworks. At the same time, policy makers and stakeholders are often asked to consider new proposals without clear visibility into what other states have already done. Continue reading »
