Harris Public Policy alum and former Bartlett fellow Kurt Nugent shares what it’s like to work at FERC and how his experiences at Harris and EPIC helped him get there. Nugent was the first speaker in a new EPIC career series where young alumni share insights into their day-to-day lives and what they wish they knew when they were UChicago students.
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Areas of Focus: Energy Markets, Electric Power, 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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Electric Power
As the electric power system faces new pressures and opportunities, EPIC research is working to identify the mix of policies needed to accelerate the global transition to clean, reliable, affordable...
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Energy Efficiency
Improving energy efficiency is lauded as a promising way reduce emissions and lower energy costs. Yet, a robust body of research demonstrates that not all efficiency investments deliver. EPIC faculty...