Solve Climate by 2030 Addresses Critical Solutions

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On April 7, 2021 the Climate and Energy Policy Lab (CEPL) hosted its second annual climate dialogue -- Solve Climate by 2030. Top climate scientists from around the world are in agreement: we have ten years to curb global warming and mitigate climate change under a 3 degree Celsius temperature rise. Solve Climate by 2030 is an international project started at Bard College to find local and state level solutions to carbon emissions and curb global warming by the year 2030. 

Improving the Equity Profile of Clean Energy Programs by Valuing Health and Safety

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Only about 20% of government funding for low-income energy in the U.S. is spent on structural and equipment improvements to housing--80% is spent on bill payment assistance. Going forward, leveraging health care benefits could grow the efficiency funding wedges.

The economics of low-income home weatherization programs could look quite different if health benefits are included.  https://lnkd.in/daEqzBV.

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Michael Oxman, Garry Harris, and Marilyn Brown present at the Just Energy Summit

Title slide for the presentation "Identifying the most promising solutions for reducing carbon emissions in Georgia"
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On October 1, 2020, Dr. Marilyn Brown, Garry Harris, and Michael Oxman presented Drawdown Georgia's high impact solutions at the Partnership for Southern Equity's Just Energy Summit. The presentation highlighted the challenges and opportunities related to equitable solutions with a focus on rooftop solar and retrofitting. As part of Drawdown Georgia, the Beyond Carbon Working Group looks at how carbon mitigation solutions intersect and impact public health, equity, jobs, economic growth and the environment. 

Dr. Marilyn Brown Presents to Michigan Public Service Commissioners

Title slide for the presentation "Identifying the most promising solutions for reducing carbon emissions in Michigan: Lessons from Drawdown Georgia."
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On June 25th, Dr. Marilyn Brown gave an overview of the methodology and preliminary findings of Drawdown Georgia to the Michigan Public Service Commissioners (MPSC) and a few dozen stakeholders. Brown’s presentation was part of a day spent discussing emerging climate technologies and potential pilot programs for the state of Michigan.

Our Energy Policy Webinar Discusses Building Electrification

Panelists and moderator at the Our Energy Policy webinar.
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On July 15, Dr. Marilyn Brown participated in a webinar for Our Energy Policy on “Building Electrification: The Politics, Economics, and Infrastructure Around Converting America’s Building Stock.”

The panel discussed the main political, economic, and infrastructure issues surrounding building electrification in the United States. The discussion was moderated by Adam Zurofsky, former director of state policy and agency management for New York. Other panelists included:

MSEEM Professor Omar Asensio Receives NSF CAREER Award

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Omar Isaac Asensio is an assistant professor in the School of Public Policy who teaches several Master of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Management (MSEEM) courses in data science, policy, and management. He was recently awarded the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) CAREER Award, which is given to those "who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization."

MSEEM Professor’s Study Harnesses Deep Learning to Drive Electric Vehicle Policy

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A study led by Omar Asensio, an assistant professor in the School of Public Policy who also teaches several courses for the Master of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Management (MSEEM), was recently published in the June 2020 issue of Nature Sustainability.

The study harnesses machine learning techniques to provide the best insight yet into the attitudes of electric vehicle drivers towards the existing charger network. Its findings could help policymakers focus their efforts on electric vehicle policy.