Phyllis Cuttino - The Pew Charitable Trusts

Congress Must Act on Clean Energy

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:45:00 GMT

In 2011, for the first time in several years, the United States led the world by investing more than $48 billion in clean energy. The clean energy sector represents one of the fastest-growing industries globally, with investment increasing more than 600 percent between 2004 and 2011 (excluding research and development).

America Needs Clean Energy Support

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:25:00 GMT

In today’s competitive global economy, technological innovation is essential to long-term U.S. economic security, and the energy sector should be a particular priority. Failure to extend key U.S. clean energy initiatives would be contrary to U.S. interests.

National Security Demands Energy Innovation

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:50:00 GMT

Militaries have long used energy innovations to improve their operational capabilities. Today, the U.S. military is prioritizing energy efficiency and new technology to save lives and money, with help from leading companies in Western Pennsylvania.

Opinion: Military Going Green to Save Lives, Money

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:00:00 GMT

(CNN) In 2010 alone, there were roughly 1,100 attacks on U.S. fuel convoys. This has cost the men and women of our armed forces dearly.

Obama In Sync With America On Standards

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT

In commentary for the National Journal, Phyllis Cuttino, director of the Pew Clean Energy Program, discusses the Obama administration's announcement on new fuel efficiency standards.

Three More Reasons for Clean Energy

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:15:00 GMT

We've heard again and again that concerns about the environment, public health and national security are reasons to develop policies that encourage clean energy investment - and we've also heard vigorous debate on these issues. But recent data show that three of the biggest - and the most unifying - factors Congress and the Obama administration should consider are right in their sights: jobs, export opportunities and the United States' descent to third place in a race that's critical to our future.

Driving Toward Energy Independence

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:55:00 GMT

The last seven presidents, starting with Gerald Ford, have decried our dependence on foreign oil. Americans clearly recognize the danger of being dependent on petroleum that comes from areas of the world that are unstable and/or hostile to American interests.

Innovation Requires Ambition

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:50:00 GMT

President Obama laid out an ambitious energy agenda during his State of the Union address last week—the centerpiece of which is achieving an 80 percent Clean Energy Standard (CES) by 2035.

Collaboration Fosters Certainty

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:45:00 GMT

The United States and China have a shared interest in nurturing and accelerating the rapidly growing clean energy economy. While each country has different strengths and weaknesses with respect to development in this area, we share common economic, security and environmental interests in the expansion of this dynamic new sector.

Clean Energy: U.S. Behind, but the Race is not Over

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:05:00 GMT

Once the leader in attracting overall investments, we’re now third behind China and Germany—and lag behind various countries on a variety of other key measures. Last spring, Pew broke the unfortunate news that the United States’ competitive position in the clean energy sector was at risk.

From Barracks to Battlefield: Pew Report Looks at Clean Energy Innovation and America's Armed Forces

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:50:00 GMT

Nations that fail to innovate lose their economic edge. Militaries that stagnate risk their strategic advantage.

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