A professional academic website from University of Chicago's Midwest Energy Insights lab
Midwest Energy Insights is a small academic lab group attached to the University of Chicago, located in downtown Chicago. Our research focuses on renewable energy policies and their social, economic, and environmental implications. We are currently preparing a review paper for submission next month.
Chicago, IL
Downtown (Loop)
University of Chicago Affiliate
Our draft intervention suggests that state-level renewable portfolio standards (RPS) in the Midwest region have driven a measurable increase in clean energy capacity. The data indicates a policy-dependent growth rate of 11% per year in wind and solar installations. Additional key findings include: