Author Archive: Lucas Valone

By Lucas Valone May 4, 2022 Read More →

4 May — Cost-effective transmission planning, co-optimization transmission with customer demand for renewable generation, and improving the efficiency of the system

Date: 4 May 2022Time: 12:00pm ETLocation: Wean Hall 3701 & via ZoomSpeaker: Jennifer ChenTopic: Cost-effective transmission planning, co-optimization transmission with customer demand for renewable generation, and improving the efficiency of the system Abstract: The U.S. is about to ramp up electric transmission buildout, and that’s good news generally for clean energy. However, the way we plan […]

By Lucas Valone April 22, 2022 Read More →

20 April — The role of hydrogen in deeply decarbonized energy systems – insights from systems modeling

Date: 20 April 2022Time: 12:00pm ETLocation: Wean Hall 3701 & via ZoomSpeaker: Dharik MallapragadaTopic: The role of hydrogen in deeply decarbonized energy systems – insights from systems modeling Abstract: Deep decarbonization of the energy system is contingent on identifying pathways for eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from not only the power sector, but also other end-use sectors […]

By Lucas Valone April 12, 2022 Read More →

11 April — Improving Infrastructure Service Management and Quality with Smart Technology: Evidence from the Electricity Sector

Date: 11 April 2022Time: 12:00pm ETLocation: Wean Hall 3701 & via ZoomSpeaker: Jacquelyn PlessTopic: Improving Infrastructure Service Management and Quality with Smart Technology: Evidence from the Electricity Sector Abstract: Electricity outages are on the rise in the U.S. due to climate change and an aging infrastructure, creating substantial economic and social losses. In this paper, we […]

By Lucas Valone April 6, 2022 Read More →

6 April — Solar geoengineering versus carbon removal

Date: 6 April 2022Time: 12:00pm ETLocation: Wean Hall 3701 & via ZoomSpeaker: David KeithTopic: Solar geoengineering versus carbon removal Abstract: Reducing temperatures in the next few centuries requires use of carbon removal (CDR) or solar geoengineering (SRM) or both. Emissions cuts should be the overwhelming focus of current effort but cutting emissions to zero can only […]

By Lucas Valone March 30, 2022 Read More →

30 March — Carbon-Negative Hydrogen from Waste Biomass

Date: 30 March 2022Time: 12:00pm ETLocation: Wean Hall 3701 & via ZoomSpeaker: Joshuah StolaroffTopic: Carbon-Negative Hydrogen from Waste Biomass Abstract: Mote, Inc. has a process to convert woody waste biomass into hydrogen for transportation and CO2 for storage. By selecting biomass that would otherwise decompose or burn, we take carbon that trees and crops removed from […]

By Lucas Valone March 22, 2022 Read More →

23 March — Quantification of drivers of natural catastrophe risk and appraisal of adaptation options to strengthen societal resilience

Date: 23 March 2022Time: 12:00pm ETLocation: Wean Hall 3701 & via ZoomSpeaker: David BreschTopic: Quantification of drivers of natural catastrophe risk and appraisal of adaptation options to strengthen societal resilience Abstract: Improving the resilience of our societies in the face of volatile weather and climate change is an urgent priority today and will increase in importance in the decades […]

By Lucas Valone March 17, 2022 Read More →

21 March — Vulnerabilities in the Regulatory Process: Science, Economics and Legal Analyses in Selected EPA Rulemaking in 2017-2020

Date: 21 March 2022Time: 12:00pm ETLocation: Wean Hall 3701 & via ZoomSpeaker: Shanti Gamper-RabindranTopic: Vulnerabilities in the Regulatory Process: Science, Economics and Legal Analyses in Selected EPA Rulemaking in 2017-2020 Abstract: Federal agencies serve as institutions of governance. They use science and economic analysis, within legal powers granted by Congress – to protect the public interest, including […]

By Lucas Valone March 14, 2022 Read More →

16 March — The Macro Grid Initiative

Date: 16 March 2022Time: 12:00pm ETLocation: Wean Hall 3701 & via ZoomSpeaker: Barbara TyranTopic: The Macro Grid Initiative Abstract: The Macro Grid Initiative, a joint effort of ACORE and Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, seeks to expand and upgrade the nation’s transmission network to deliver job growth and economic development, a cleaner environment, and lower […]

By Lucas Valone February 28, 2022 Read More →

28 February — Reliability, resilience, markets and equity

Date: 28 February 2022Time: 12:00pm ETLocation: Wean Hall 3701 & via ZoomSpeaker: Alison SilversteinTopic: Reliability, resilience, markets and equity Abstract: Extreme weather conditions and events, driven by climate change, are making it difficult for the electric industry to continue delivering reliability and resilient service. Changing electric supply and demand technologies are changing faster than regulatory processes […]

By Lucas Valone February 2, 2022 Read More →

9 February — Carbon Offsets and Net-Zero Climate Targets

Date: 9 February 2022Time: 12:00pm ETLocation: Wean Hall 3701 & via ZoomSpeaker: Dr. Danny CullenwardTopic: Carbon Offsets and Net-Zero Climate Targets Abstract: Carbon offsets are experiencing a renaissance as governments and companies around the world pledge net-zero climate targets. But what, if anything, has changed since earlier policy regimes produced predominantly low-quality outcomes? Drawing on recent […]