Publication Year
2026
From Least-cost Plans to Implementable Electrification: A Regulatory–Financial Framework to Achieve Universal Access
June 3, 2026
Universal electricity access remains a development priority and a climate enabler. Yet the global trajectory still falls short. IEA projections […]
How Uncertainty Shapes Electricity Storage Decisions
June 1, 2026
Electricity storage can serve the electric grid in a variety of ways. Historically, it has enabled utilities to exploit of […]
Who Bears the Burden of Climate Inaction?
May 6, 2026
Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is already imposing substantial and uneven costs on U.S. households. A new […]
The Differential Impacts of Critical Mineral Prices and Oil Prices on the Economy
April 14, 2026
As global economies increasingly shift towards electrification and low-carbon energy, understanding the impact of critical mineral price shocks compared to […]
Renewables and Electricity Affordability: Untangling Correlation from Causation
March 3, 2026
Energy prices nationwide have been rising at roughly twice the rate of inflation. Many observers link this trend to the […]
Beyond the Early Era of EVs
February 24, 2026
Electric vehicles (EVs) have played a central role in climate and transportation policy efforts, yet many drivers still face practical […]
Is Fusion Too Late? How Investors Value its Role in a Decarbonized Europe
February 11, 2026
Fusion power has long been hailed as a transformative technology capable of delivering virtually limitless, carbon-free electricity (Armstrong et al. […]
In Memoriam: Loren C. Cox
(1938-2025)
January 20, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEPR) remembers Loren C. Cox, […]


