- Location: University of Chicago Law School, Room I Google Map
The Chicago Infrastructure Trust (CIT) was established in March 2012 as a mechanism to provide alternative financing options for large public infrastructure projects in the Chicagoland area.
Steve Beitler, the CEO of CIT, will discuss CIT’s initiatives to date, which focus on energy efficiency and/or renewable energy generation and are designed to address the effects of climate change in Chicago, using public-private partnerships as the medium. Professor Julie Roin will provide commentary.
Sponsored by Law of the Land and the Coase-Sandor Institute for Law and Economics.
Contacts
Marjorie Holme: mholme@uchicago.edu
Participants
Areas of Focus: Energy Markets, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, , , , Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency
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Energy Markets
Well-functioning markets are essential for providing access to reliable, affordable energy. EPIC research is uncovering the policies, prices and information needed to help energy markets work efficiently.
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Energy Efficiency
Improving energy efficiency is lauded as a promising way to reduce emissions and lower energy costs. Yet, a robust body of research demonstrates that not all efficiency investments deliver. EPIC...
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Renewable Energy
Lower technology costs and supportive public policies are driving an increase in renewable energy in markets around the world. EPIC research is assessing the costs, benefits, and efficiency of policies...
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Climate Change
Climate change is an urgent global challenge. EPIC research is helping to assess its impacts, quantify its costs, and identify an efficient set of policies to reduce emissions and adapt...
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Well-functioning markets are essential for providing access to reliable, affordable energy. EPIC research is uncovering the policies, prices and information needed to help energy markets work efficiently.
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Renewable Energy
Lower technology costs and supportive public policies are driving an increase in renewable energy in markets around the world. EPIC research is assessing the costs, benefits, and efficiency of policies...
Definition
Energy Efficiency
Improving energy efficiency is lauded as a promising way to reduce emissions and lower energy costs. Yet, a robust body of research demonstrates that not all efficiency investments deliver. EPIC...