Energy Economics, Finance, and Public Policy
Our energy economics research supports public- and private-sector decision analysis. We apply economic modeling, statistical analysis tools and innovative data collection techniques to a wide range of energy issues. Our expertise includes macroeconomic modeling of national energy and environmental policies, energy use analysis; design and evaluation of energy conservation and load management programs; economic and market assessments of renewable energy technologies.
Focus Areas
- Climate change policy
- Economic studies of alternative energy
- Energy demand response
- International technology transfer
- Methane emissions reductions
Capabilities
- General equilibrium modeling (ADAGE)
- Market assessment and modeling
- Program design and evaluation
- Energy rate/price analysis
- Building simulation modeling
Clients
- U.S. Department of Energy
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Electric Power Research Institute
- PEW Research Center
- Duke Nicholas Institute
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Experts
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Michael P. Gallaher Director, Technology, Energy, and the Environment |
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George L. Van Houtven Associate Director, Environmental, Technology, and Energy Economics |
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Brent R. Rowe Senior Economist |
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Brooks Depro Program Manager and Senior Economist |
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Robert H. Beach Senior Research Economist |
Brochures
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Energy Research at RTI |