Public Policy News and Events
Recent News
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School of Public Policy Faculty Integral to Launch of Drawdown Georgia Business Compact
October 12, 2021
The business compact will bring together 13 companies committed to achieving net zero emissions in Georgia by 2050.
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Rooftop Solar Increases Electricity Use, Raising Questions for Utilities and Policymakers, Georgia Tech Study Finds
October 5, 2021
Nearly a third of the electricity created from solar power may go to increased usage, according to a new study from Georgia Tech's Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.
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Georgia Tech Researchers Receive $2.5 Million Grant to Focus on Improving Atlanta-Area Transportation Through Holistic Community Approach
September 29, 2021
The research team will develop tools and evaluate policies that will allow communities to leverage advances in information, communication, and sensor technologies in a quantifiable manner to achieve sustainable travel goals.
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Applications Open for Van Aacken Fund Student Awards
September 28, 2021
The award will provide two students with $500 each to help offset the costs of applying to law school.
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Brown Wins World Citizen Prize in Environmental Performance Award
September 24, 2021
Brown, a Regents Professor in the School of Public Policy, was recognized for her work with Drawdown Georgia.
Recent Press Coverage
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2021's Most & Least Energy-Efficient States
October 12, 2021
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Georgia 'Primed to Become a Leader' in Electric Vehicle Industry After SK Innovation Settlement
April 14, 2021
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PUBP Welcomes New Chair
April 8, 2021
Upcoming Events
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MSEEM Information Session
November 2, 2021, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Online
Learn more about the Master of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Management program.
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MSEEM Information Session
December 7, 2021, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Online
Learn more about the Master of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Management program.