Energy Policy Seminar Series

REI Energy Policy Seminar Series Spring 2021

Leaders from various arenas in the energy policy field will be speaking at Rutgers University. Starting on January 29, 2021 the Rutgers Energy Institute (REI) will commence the spring term with it's Energy Policy Seminar Series presenting the following speakers.

Lectures will be available via WebEx or Zoom. Go to our Events Calendar page for additional information.

Date

Speaker/Affiliation

Title

Location

Bio/Abstract

01/29/21

11:00AM

Alison Bates

Assistant Professor; Environmental Studies, Colby College

"Beyond heat maps: understanding fisheries conflict and coexistence with offshore wind energy to advance a just energy transition"

Zoom

02/11/21

1:00PM

Jacqueline Berger

President and Co-Founder; Applied Public Policy Research Institute for Study and Evaluation (APPRISE)

"Energy Efficiency Program Evaluation"

Zoom

03/05/21

11:00AM

Wil Burns

Co-Executive Director, Institute for Carbon Removal Law & Policy, American University & Visiting Professor, Environmental Policy & Culture program, Northwestern University

"Scrubbing the Skies: Carbon Dioxide Removal Approaches and their Potential Role in Addressing Climate Change"

Zoom

03/26/21

11:00AM

David McDermott Hughes

Professor; Anthropology, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

"Who owns wind and sunlight? Property on the renewable resources frontier"

Zoom

04/16/21

11:00AM

Hilary Boudet

Assistant Professor; School of Public Policy – Sociology, Oregon State University & Affiliated Researcher; Center for Climate Change Communication, George Mason University

“Community Reactions to Extreme Weather”

Zoom

Coming Soon

Flyer

Bio/Abstract

Presentation

04/23/21

11:00AM

Gabriel Chan

Assistant Professor; University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs

“Equitable Community Solar”

Zoom

Coming Soon

Flyer

Bio/Abstract

Presentation

REI Energy Policy Seminar Series Fall 2020

Leaders from various arenas in the energy policy field will be speaking at Rutgers University. Starting on August 18, 2020 the Rutgers Energy Institute (REI) will commence the fall term with it's Energy Policy Seminar Series presenting the following speakers.

Lectures will be available via WebEx or Zoom. Go to our Events Calendar page for additional information.

Date

Speaker/Affiliation

Title

Location

Bio/Abstract

08/18/20

1:30PM

Seth Hulkower

President, Strategic Energy Advisory Services

"Getting Greener: New York State’s Energy Strategy"

WebEx

08/19/20

10:00AM

Haoyun Wang

Master of City and Regional Planning & Master of Public Informatics, Rutgers University (2020)

"Bikeshare and Subway Ridership Changes during the Pandemic in NYC"

WebEx

Watch Here

Flyer

Presentation

09/08/20

1:00PM

Leah Stokes

University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB); Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and affiliated with the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management and the Environmental Studies Department

"Short Circuiting Policy: Interest Groups and the Battle Over Clean Energy and Climate Policy in the American States"

Zoom

09/25/20

11:00AM

Jennie Stephens

Northeastern University; Director, School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs; Dean’s Professor of Sustainability Science & Policy; Director of Strategic Research Collaborations, Global Resilience Institute

"Diversifying Power: Why We Need Antiracist, Feminist Leadership on Climate and Energy"

Zoom

10/30/20

11:00AM

Dalia Patino-Echeverri

Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment; Gendell Family Associate Professor

"Reducing Electric Power Sector GHG emissions in the South East: PV, end-use energy efficiency, energy
storage, and better algorithms to schedule and dispatch power plants"

Zoom

11/12/20

1:00PM

Burcin Unel

New York University School of Law; Institute for Policy Integrity, Energy Policy Director

"New York Clean Energy Transition: Insights for New Jersey"

Zoom

12/11/20

11:00AM

Rebecca Boehm

Union of Concerned Scientists; Economist, Food and Environment Program

"Sustainable Diets Now and For Generations to Come"

Zoom

Watch Here

Flyer

Bio/Abstract

Presentation

COVID-19 Rutgers Update

Rutgers University's services and facilities may not be operating or may be operating on limited schedules. Out of caution due to the developing COVID-19 situation, REI has cancelled and postponed all upcoming events in the Spring 2020 semester. Changes to the status of other upcoming REI events will be reviewed and announced as necessary. Join the REI email list-serv for regular updates. Thank you for your understanding and patience. For University-wide updates please visit https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/.

REI Energy Policy Seminar Series Spring 2020

Leaders from various arenas in the energy policy field will be speaking at Rutgers University. Starting on January 22, 2020 the Rutgers Energy Institute (REI) will commence the spring term with it's Energy Policy Seminar Series presenting the following speakers.

Lectures generally start at 10:45AM (with refreshments at 10:30AM) unless otherwise noted. Go to our Events Calendar page for additional information. Directions to Bloustein are here.

Date

Speaker/Affiliation

Title

Location

Bio/Abstract

02/21/20

2:00PM

Rutgers Staff & Faculty, featuring:

Hao Wang, Mark Rodgers, David Coit, Frank Felder, Roger Wang, Clinton Andrews, Joseph Brodie, Mohsen Jafari, Siddika Pasi, Bob Kopp, Emily Sechrist, Ahmed Aziz Ezzat, Onur Bilgen, Zhimin Xi, Hiue Trung Nguyen

"Energy Modeling Round-table"

*Seating is limited for this event. Please inquire with REI, if you are interested in attending*

N/A

02/27/20

4:00PM

Jessie Jenkins

Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment

"Getting to Zero: Can America transition to a net-zero emissions energy system?"

Room 223 (ENR)

Parking link

Flyer

Bio/Abstract

Presentation

03/13/20

10:45AM

Burcin Unel - CANCELLED

Energy Policy Director, Institute for Policy Integrity

(Join our email list for regular updates regarding upcoming CANCELLATIONS)

"New York Clean Energy Transition: Insights for New Jersey"

Room 205 (IFNH)

Flyer

Bio/Abstract

Presentation

03/26/20

2:00PM

David Spence - CANCELLED

Baker Botts Chair in Law and Professor of Business, Government and Society

"Complexity vs. Emotion: Politics, Tradeoffs and the Energy Transition"

Auditorium (Bloustein)

Flyer

Bio/Abstract

Presentation

04/01/20

10:45AM

Seth Hulkower - CANCELLED

President, Strategic Energy Advisory Services

"New York Energy Policy"

Auditorium (Bloustein)

Flyer

Agenda

Presentation

04/07/20

6:00PM

Panel Speakers include: - CANCELLED

Shawn LaTourette, Clinton Andrews, Joseph Brodie, Dunbar Birnie, Frank Felder, Marjorie Kaplan, Robert Kopp, Christine Morales

"Solve Climate by 2030" Sponsored by RCI, REI, & SEA

REGISTER HERE

Rutgers Academic Building AB2400

Flyer

Bio/Abstract

Presentation

04/10/20

10:45AM

Leah Stokes - CANCELLED

Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, UC Santa Barbara

TBA

Room 101 (IFNH)

Parking link

Flyer

Bio/Abstract

Presentation

04/17/20

10:45AM

Rebecca Boehm - CANCELLED

Economist, Union of Concerned Scientist

"GHG and Health Impacts of Food"

Room 101 (IFNH)

Parking link

Flyer

Bio/Abstract

Presentation

REI Energy Policy Seminar Series Fall 2019

Leaders from various arenas in the energy policy field will be speaking at Rutgers University. Starting on October 4, 2019 the Rutgers Energy Institute (REI) will commence the fall term with it's Energy Policy Seminar Series presenting the following speakers.

Lectures generally start at 10:45AM (with refreshments at 10:30AM) unless otherwise noted. Go to our Events Calendar page for additional information. Directions to Bloustein are here.

Date	Speaker/Affiliation	Title	Location	Bio/Abstract
10/04/19 10:45AM	Chris Frangione CEO and President, Frangione & Associates Innovation Advisors	"Using Open Innovation to Tackle Our Grandest Challenges"	Room 101 (IFNH)	Bio/Abstract Flyer Presentation / Recording
10/18/19 10:45AM	Clint Andrews, Ali Ghofrani, Nathalie Perreira Professor and Director and Associate Dean for Research, Urban Planning and Center for Green Building PhD Student, Rutgers University Associate Director, Energy Storage Group	"The Potential and Pitfalls for Battery Storage in New Jersey"	Room 261 (Bloustein)	Bio/Abstract Presentation / Recording
11/01/19 10:45AM	Diane Sicotte Associate Professor, Drexel University	"Global Production Networks for Fracking, Gas Liquids, and Plastics: Policy Solutions for a Self-Reinforcing Problem"	Special Events Forum (Bloustein)	Bio/Abstract Presentation
11/08/19 10:45AM	Cymie Payne, Heather Payne Associate Professor in the Department of Human Ecology and School of Law, Rutgers University Associate Professor of Law, Seton Hall University	"A Conversation on Ocean & Energy Governance for Offshore Wind"	Special Events Forum (Bloustein)	Bio/Abstract Presentation

REI Energy Policy Seminar Series Spring 2019

Leaders from various arenas in the energy policy field will be speaking at Rutgers University. Starting on January 22, 2019 the Rutgers Energy Institute (REI) will commence the spring term with it's Energy Policy Seminar Series presenting the following speakers.

Lectures generally start at 10:45AM (with refreshments at 10:15AM) unless otherwise noted. Go to our Events Calendar page for additional information. Directions to DMCS are here.

Date

Speaker/Affiliation

Title

Location

Bio/Abstract

03/08/19

10:45AM

Stephen Pacala

Frederick D. Petrie Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University
Co-Director of the Carbon Mitigation Initiative

"A Discussion of Negative Emissions Technologies as Recently Viewed by the National Academy of Sciences"

Alampi Room (DMCS)

Bio/Abstract

Presentation / Recording

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REI Energy Policy Seminar Series Fall 2018

Leaders from various arenas in the energy policy field will be speaking at Rutgers University. Starting on September 21, 2018 the Rutgers Energy Institute (REI) will commence the fall term with it's Energy Policy Seminar Series presenting the following speakers.

Lectures generally start at 10:45AM (with refreshments at 10:15AM) unless otherwise noted. Go to our Events Calendar page for additional information. Directions to DMCS are here.

Date	Speaker/Affiliation	Title	Location	Bio/Abstract
9/21/18 11:30AM	Joseph F. Brodie Director of Atmospheric Research Center for Ocean Observing Leadership Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers University	"Understanding Mesoscale Influences on Offshore Wind Energy Production: Case Studies in Ramp Prediction and Resource Assessment"	Alampi Room (DMCS)	Bio/Abstract Presentation / Recording
10/12/18 10:45AM	Elke U. Weber Gerhard R. Andlinger Professor in Energy and the Environment, Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs, Princeton University	"The Psychology of Energy Choices"	Alampi Room (DMCS)	Bio/Abstract Presentation
11/30/18 10:45AM	David Bidwell Assistant Professor, Department of Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island	"Turbines on the Horizon: Public Perspective on Offshore Wind Energy in the U.S."	Room 101 (IFNH)	Bio/Abstract Presentation

REI Energy Policy Seminar Series Spring 2018

Leaders from various arenas in the energy policy field will be speaking at Rutgers University. Starting on January 16, 2018 the Rutgers Energy Institute (REI) will commence the spring term with it's Energy Policy Seminar Series presenting the following speakers.

Lectures generally start at 10:45AM (with refreshments at 10:15AM) unless otherwise noted. Go to our Events Calendar page for information on directions.

Date

Speaker/Affliation

Title

Location

Bio/ Abstract

3/9/2018

10:45AM

Mark Rodgers

Assistant Professor, Supply Chain Management Department, at Rutgers Business School

"Generation Expansion Planning Considering Health Damages – A Simulation-Based Optimization Approach"

Alampi Room (DMCS)

Flyer/Abstract

Seminar Canceled and will be rescheduled for the Fall

4/20/2018

10:45AM

Joseph F. Brodie

Director of Atmospheric Research,Center for Ocean Observing Leadership at Rutgers Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences

Seminar Canceled

"Understanding Mesoscale Influences on Offshore Wind Energy Production: Case Studies in Ramp Prediction and Resource Assessment"

Alampi Room (DMCS)

Flyer/Abstract

REI Energy Policy Seminar Series Fall 2017

Leaders from various arenas in the energy policy field will be speaking at Rutgers University. Starting on Septmember 29, 2016 the Rutgers Energy Institute (REI) will commence the fall term with it's Energy Policy Seminar Series presenting the following speakers.

Lectures generally start at 10:45AM (with refreshments at 10:15AM) unless otherwise noted. Go to our Events Calendar page for additional information. Directions to DMCS are here.

Date	Speaker/Affliation	Title	Location	Bio/ Abstract
9/29/17 10:45AM	Honggang Wang Assistant Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Rutgers University	"Data Driven Analysis and Retrospective Optimization for Energy and Resources Systems"	Alampi Room (DMCS)	Bio/Abstract/Flyer Presentation
CANCELED. Talk will be rescheduled for the spring term. 10/20/17 CANCELLED 10:45AM	Glenn Amatucci Professor, Director of Energy Storage Research Group, Materials Science and Engineering, Rutgers University	"Electrochemical Energy Storage, Enabling an Efficient and Cleaner World Based on the Electron"	Alampi Room (DMCS)	Bio/Abstract
11/17/17 10:45AM	Karl Hausker Senior Fellow, Global Climate Program, World Resources Institute	"A Deeper Look at Deep Decarbonization Pathways for the U.S. Economy"	Alampi Room (DMCS)	Bio Abstract/Flyer Presentation

REI Energy Policy Seminar Series Spring 2017

Leaders from various arenas in the energy policy field will be speaking at Rutgers University. Starting on January 17, 2017 the Rutgers Energy Institute (REI) will commence the spring term with it's Energy Policy Seminar Series presenting the following speakers.

Lectures generally start at 10:45AM (with refreshments at 10:00AM) unless otherwise noted. Go to our Events Calendar page for information on directions.

Date

Speaker/Affliation

Title

Location

Bio/ Abstract

1/23/17

3:30PM Note new time

Jordi Sole Olle

Prinicipal Investigator, EU MEDEAS; Scientist, Institute of Marine Sciences (CSIC), Barcelona, Spain

An Open Source, Transparent and Freeware Model for the Renewable Energy Transition in Europe: the MEDEAS EU Project

Sponsored jointly by DMCS, EOAS, and the REI

Alampi Room (DMCS)