Professor Gregory Nemet, the La Follette School of Public Affairs’ pioneering scholar in energy systems, technological innovation, and climate policy, released the second edition of his influential book on solar energy this summer. How Solar …
Energy and the Environment
Nemet explains how One Big Beautiful Bill impacts energy policy
President Donald Trump’s massive budget bill makes sweeping changes to the tax code, defense spending, and while also impacting most of the clean energy provisions enacted under President Joe Biden.
New research reveals opportunity for energy planning today to prevent energy cost increases and disproportionate cost burdens
A new study published this weekend in Scientific Reports, a Nature Portfolio journal, analyzes the relationship between increasing building electrification and the energy burden for the remaining gas utility customers over time. Whether building electrification …
Teodoro’s water report cards make their Capitol debut
Professor Manny Teodoro presented his groundbreaking water utility report card project to policymakers at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
“Eat and Greet” series connects students with policy experts
Alumni and friends serving in state environmental public policy positions were invited to discuss their career paths with students in January.
New faculty Q&A: Jason Delborne
Jason Delborne joined the La Follette School’s faculty in spring 2025. He discusses his research, teaching, and more.
As water pipes crumble, so does our trust in government. Here’s how we fix this.
Manny Teodoro reflects on the 50-year impact of the Safe Drinking Water Act and shares opportunities for improvement in Wisconsin and nationwide over the next 50 years.
Safe Drinking Water Act turns 50: symposium charts path for the future of America’s tap water
For the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the La Follette School of Public Affairs partnered with the Water & Health Advisory Council to host an event envisioning the future of U.S. drinking water.
New research reveals heat pump inequities across US
As heat pumps gain popularity in the U.S. as an important strategy for reducing fossil fuel emissions, new research led by Morgan Edwards highlights current inequities in the technology’s use.
Edwards’ research team awarded DOE grant for heat pump tech
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $2 million grant for Morgan Edwards and her collaborators to develop a more sustainable heat pump.