This is an emerging aspect of my research program and is still evolving. It stems from the observation that as the adoption of renewable energy becomes increasingly crucial in addressing climate change, U.S. cities and states are implementing a variety of policies aimed at decarbonization, achieving net-zero emissions, and promoting renewable energy. Two questions that continue to pique my interest are:
First, what are the drivers behind the adoption of renewable energy policies, and how do political, economic, and social factors shape their implementation? Second, how might the development of clean energy infrastructure lead to or exacerbate inequities, and what are the policy implementation challenges in ensuring equitable outcomes for different communities? I have explored these questions in the context of U.S. energy and highway infrastructure sectors. Additionally, I am working on integrating my renewable energy research with farmer adaptation in agricultural systems by examining the politics of agrivoltaics adoption. Stay tuned for more updates!
Related grants: University of Georgia's E-Mobility Initiative Seed Program (2023-24). Still waiting for a large grant to power up my research!
Related selected publications:
First, what are the drivers behind the adoption of renewable energy policies, and how do political, economic, and social factors shape their implementation? Second, how might the development of clean energy infrastructure lead to or exacerbate inequities, and what are the policy implementation challenges in ensuring equitable outcomes for different communities? I have explored these questions in the context of U.S. energy and highway infrastructure sectors. Additionally, I am working on integrating my renewable energy research with farmer adaptation in agricultural systems by examining the politics of agrivoltaics adoption. Stay tuned for more updates!
Related grants: University of Georgia's E-Mobility Initiative Seed Program (2023-24). Still waiting for a large grant to power up my research!
Related selected publications:
- Breetz, H. L., Kunkel, L. C., Vallury, S., & Cuiffo, K. V. (2022). Small towns with big plans: Municipal adoption of 100% renewable electricity policies. Energy research & social science, 90, 102664.
- Janssen, M. A., Anderies, J. M., Baeza, A., Breetz, H. L., Jasinski, T., Shin, H. C., & Vallury, S. (2022). Highways as coupled infrastructure systems: an integrated approach to address sustainability challenges. Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure, 7(2), 100-111.
- Vallury, S., Kaur, R., Breetz, H. L., Shelton, R. E., & Orford, A. Equity implications of the National Electric Vehicle Implementation (NEVI) Formula Program in the Southeast U.S. (working paper).
