In this Energy Policy Seminar, Dr. Marilyn A. Brown, Regents’ and Brook Byers Professor of Sustainable Systems in the Carter School of Public Policy at the Georgia Institute of Technology, will give a talk entitled "Powering Progress: Technology, Policy, and Innovation Across U.S. Regions." Q&A to follow. Buffet-style lunch will be served.

Abstract: The United States has recently experienced several energy policy paradigm shifts. Unexpected outcomes can occur when multiple levers are activated and others are retired. Using the Georgia Tech-National Energy Modeling System (GT-NEMS 2023), this talk examines how collections of policy initiatives could interact and how regions might differentially respond. Futures are modelled with and without: (1) the Inflation Reduction Act, (2) expanded electricity load growth from data centers, (3) initiatives to expand high oil and gas supply, (4) stronger light-duty vehicle standards, and (5) support for small modular reactors. Results are characterized along dimensions related to sustainability, affordability, exports and security. GT-NEMS indicates differences in how U.S. regions would likely respond to policy shifts along these dimensions.