Energy Research & Policy Analysis

Energy Transition Initiative

Energy Research & Policy Analysis

Our research evaluates alternative technology pathways and policy options for decarbonizing energy systems. Our team is developing a suite of modeling tools to understand the interaction between clean energy sources, energy storage, smart distributed energy systems, the electrification of transportation, and more. From our extensive analysis of the research, which includes energy systems modeling, academic work on energy system transitions, and case studies from around the world, we identify policy measures that support the transition to a clean, efficient and equitable energy system.

Selected Energy Research
farm outside Harrisonburg

Shaping the Future of Solar

By
  • Delaney Clifford, UVA student
    • This report lays out observational case studies of notable examples of public engagement related to solar policy in Virginia.
    A graph showing CO2 emissions reductions in million metric tons per year for the global organic chemical sector under an economy-wide net-zero CO2 constraint by 2050.

    Mitigating CO2 Emissions from the Organic Chemical and Plastics Industry

    By
  • William Shobe,
  • Wade E. Fritzeen,
  • Patrick R. O’Rourke,
  • Jay G. Fuhrman,
  • Lisa M. Colosi,
  • Sha Yu,
  • Scott C. Doney,
  • Haewon C. McJeon,
  • Andrés F. Clarens
    • This paper advances the Global Change Analysis Model’s (GCAM) portrayal of chemicals to assess a full set of decarbonization options and identify specific actions that the organic chemical sector can take to reduce emissions.
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