The Energy & Environment Lab works hand-in-hand with state-level regulatory agencies to test and scale innovative policies across the U.S.
The Energy & Environment Lab works hand-in-hand with regulatory agencies to identify, design, test and scale innovative policies. The programs typically leverage new machine learning techniques, adopt real-time monitoring for improved enforcement, and/or focus on increasing program uptake such as through financial incentives. Lab research fellows are embedded at partner agencies to help carry out the programs and strengthen the technical capacity of the agency over the long term. For example, the Lab worked with the U.S. EPA to uncover an improved method of identifying hazardous waste violations that is now helping inspectors nationwide better target their limited resources to catch polluters. The Lab also worked with officials in Colorado to uncover an improved method of identifying methane leaks from oil and gas facilities that is now being used in the state.
