La Follette students developed a database monitoring the impact of OCT cases around the United States in Nelson Institute undergraduate course.
Energy and the Environment
Teodoro wins Newland Award for innovative research to promote usage of utility assistance programs
The Public Administration Review announced this week that Professor Manny Teodoro of the La Follette School of Public Affairs is the recipient of its prestigious Chester Newland Award for his 2025 paper, “Medium and Message …
Teodoro wins Boyd Award for transformative work in drinking water field
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies presented Professor Manny Teodoro of the La Follette School of Public Affairs with its prestigious 2025 Donald R. Boyd Award during its 2025 Executive Management Conference this fall.
COP30 will show efforts to curb planet warming persist
Over 95% of countries remain committed to the Paris Agreement, and thousands of states, provinces, territories, and cities across the world continue the work.
New edition of Nemet’s landmark book underscores global shifts in solar energy
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 …
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.