Institutions and Governance
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Why Electrical Grid Governance Needs Reforming
Byzantine governance structures and vested interests are slowing the greening of the U.S. electrical grid. Two grid policy experts discuss paths forward.
Democracy in Power
The Media, Inequality & Change Center, the Penn Program on Regulation, and the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy hosted a compelling talk with Sandeep Vaheesan, author of Democracy in Power: A History of Electrification in the United States. Vaheesan explored how the New Deal transformed the U.S. power sector, introducing public ownership and rural cooperatives that challenged private financial control. Tracing the political and regulatory history of electrification, he highlighted the enduring significance of public utilities in shaping a democratic and equitable energy future. The event offered critical insights into the past and a powerful vision for decarbonization rooted in public accountability
Making an Impact
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WSJ quote?? I can’t find that TBD
Course Highlight
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Shelley Welton
Presidential Distinguished ProfessorShelley Welton is Presidential Distinguished Professor of Law and Energy Policy with the Kleinman Center and Penn Carey Law. Her research focuses on how climate change is transforming energy and environmental law and governance.