Energy and Environment Lab

Grant Year: 2019

Michael Greenstone will direct the research and publications program of the Energy and Environment Lab. The lab will work with public officials in regional offices of the Environmental Protection Agency and state environmental agencies to undertake research projects focused on improving policy outcomes. These techniques include using predictive analytics to target inspections, monitoring discharges using real-time data, and fielding randomized controlled trials to test effective enforcement measures and improve screening. The lab’s output will appear in a series of reports, papers, and policy briefs.