I work on low-carbon innovation
Gregory Nemet leads research projects on energy systems, technological innovation, and climate policy.
He holds the Salzwedel Distinguished Faculty Chair in Business and Regulation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he teaches in the La Follette School of Public Affairs.
[***NEW: We are hiring***]
New book (July 2025)
The climate problem is getting worse but the solutions are getting better. So far, no technology has done more for improving the solutions available to address climate change than solar photovoltaics (PV). The costs of solar PV modules have fallen by more than a factor of 10,000 since they were first commercialized and, in sunny places, are now cheaper than any other form of electricity. This book describes an array of driving forces leading us toward a solar-centric energy system, one where solar power lies at the core rather than at the edge.
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Faculty position in Environmental Policy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
[9 Sep 2025] I am delighted to announce that The La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has just launched a search for an:
Assistant Professor of Environmental Policy
The search is open with regards to the specific expertise and approach. However, we are particularly interested in a scholar who focuses on U.S. domestic public policy and/or public administration related to the environment.
For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59pm on October 24, 2025.
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