Laura Feinstein, Author at Sightline Institute

Laura Feinstein is a fellow with Sightline Institute, focused on energy policy, particularly natural gas infrastructure and building decarbonization.

Before joining Sightline, Laura worked as an engineer for Puget Sound Energy, modernizing the region’s energy grid. She holds a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from Purdue University and a master’s in mathematics from the University of Washington. Laura lives in Seattle.

RSS Feed

Laura's Articles

Washingtonians Will Soon Enjoy Cleaner Heating and Cooling Options

HB 2131, to allow thermal energy networks, unanimously passed in the 2024 legislative session. It’s a win for consumers, the climate, pipeline workers, and electric grids.

Mar 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

Laura Feinstein

https://www.sightline.org/profile/laurafeinstein/

Fellow
How Governor Inslee Can Rebalance Washington’s Utility Decarbonization Bill

HB 1589 favors investors over ratepayers—and state climate goals. A section veto would go a long way to fix the bill.

Mar 14, 2024

March 14, 2024

Laura Feinstein

https://www.sightline.org/profile/laurafeinstein/

Fellow
Without Gas, What Business Models Could Gas Utilities Pursue?

Several examples exist, and Cascadian policymakers can encourage shifts while setting guardrails to protect customers.

Jul 17, 2023

July 17, 2023

Laura Feinstein

https://www.sightline.org/profile/laurafeinstein/

Fellow
It’s Time to Stop Subsidizing New Gas Pipes

Regulators across Cascadia should end line extension allowances, the subsidies ratepayers finance that expand utilities’ pipeline infrastructure.

Jan 17, 2023

January 17, 2023

Laura Feinstein

https://www.sightline.org/profile/laurafeinstein/

Fellow
Is There a Future for Gas Utilities? It Could Be Heating and Cooling Your Home (from the Ground)

"GeoNetworks" are being piloted in New York and Massachusetts. Cascadia should be next.

Jan 11, 2023

January 11, 2023

Laura Feinstein

https://www.sightline.org/profile/emily-moore/

Director, Climate and Energy
No, Hydrogen Is Not the Savior Gas Utilities Are Looking For

Gas companies are making a risky bet.

Oct 24, 2022

October 24, 2022

Laura Feinstein

https://www.sightline.org/profile/laurafeinstein/

Fellow
Hydrogen’s Dead End: Home Heating

A word of caution to Cascadian lawmakers and regulators.

May 24, 2022

May 24, 2022

Laura Feinstein

https://www.sightline.org/profile/laurafeinstein/

Fellow
Responsibly Sourced Gas: Boon or Boondoggle?

A new certification measures the industry’s marginal progress, while buyers should keep their eyes on the true clean energy prize.

Feb 10, 2022

February 10, 2022

Laura Feinstein

https://www.sightline.org/profile/laurafeinstein/

Fellow
New WA Bill Would Hold Big Oil Accountable for Oil Spills

HB 1691 protects taxpayers from the cleanup costs that should be the responsibility of the oil industry.

Jan 14, 2022

January 14, 2022

Laura Feinstein

https://www.sightline.org/profile/laurafeinstein/

Fellow
King County Sets the Standard for Clean Energy Financing

The Council synced up a creative financing tool with county climate goals.

Nov 30, 2021

November 30, 2021

Laura Feinstein

https://www.sightline.org/profile/laurafeinstein/

Fellow

1 2 3 Next »

Laura Feinstein

Laura's Articles

Sign-up for our Newsletters