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CETEP

The Center for Energy, Transportation, and Environmental Policy

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The Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs got new letters added to the building to reflect the official name change and academic unit.

About CETEP

CETEP is an interdisciplinary network of scholars and partners that extends across the University of Tennessee, to every level of government, the nonprofit sector, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and industry representatives. We build on the legacy of Senator Howard H. Baker Jr.’s work in the areas of energy and environmental policy, studying the interaction of energy, transportation, and the environment to develop economically sound policies that improve quality of life for citizens in Tennessee, the U.S., and around the world.

Mission: To address critical energy and environmental challenges by creating policy relevant research and educational opportunities that integrate natural, physical, and social science.

Vision: Sustainable energy, healthy environments and prosperous communities.

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PEOPLE

CETEP’s affiliated faculty and experts work at the intersection of energy and transportation technology innovation, the natural environment, energy markets, and human behavior. These interdisciplinary academic and public sector collaborations are increasingly valuable to policymakers.

CETEP Faculty & Experts

The Tom Gilbert Graduate Award

This award was established through the generosity of UT alumnus Vernon (Tom) Gilbert, a lifelong champion of conservation and education programs for natural resources across the world. His legacy includes biosphere reserves to preserve diverse and unique ecosystems, including planning the Southern Appalachian Man and the Biosphere (SAMAB) Cooperative which supports integrated environmental research, education and training to foster ecological and community resilience across the Southern Appalachians.

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RESEARCH

CETEP’s research integrates natural, physical, and social science to address issues of energy consumption and conservation; nuclear energy; renewable energy; air and water pollution; ecosystem services; and climate change. Our affiliated faculty and scholars work at the intersection of energy and transportation technology innovation, the natural environment, energy markets, and human behavior.

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Valley Pathways Study

A landmark study to assess carbon emission levels across major economic sectors and identify opportunities for achieving a clean, sustainable future for the Tennessee Valley Region.

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  • Environmental Policy Uncertainty
  • Southern Appalachia Rare Earth Element Ecosystem

Policy Reports & Papers: Economics

  •  State Differences in Light-Duty Vehicle Survival Rates April 29, 2025
  • How Valuable are Bike Lanes?November 12, 2024
  • Economic Impact of the Natural Gas Sector on TennesseeApril 11, 2024
  • Rare Earth Elements MarketsMarch 28, 2024

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Policy Reports & Papers: Energy

  •  State Differences in Light-Duty Vehicle Survival Rates April 29, 2025
  • Economic Impacts of Construction and Operation of a Small Modular Reactor on TennesseeNovember 27, 2024
  • Economic Impact of the Natural Gas Sector on TennesseeApril 11, 2024
  • Rare Earth Elements MarketsMarch 28, 2024

All Energy Research Valley Pathways Databases Economics Transportation Climate Environmental

Policy Reports & Papers: Transportation

  •  State Differences in Light-Duty Vehicle Survival Rates April 29, 2025
  • How Valuable are Bike Lanes?November 12, 2024
  • Statistical Estimation of Trends in Scrappage and Survival of U.S. Light-duty VehiclesMarch 21, 2023
  • Stock Turnover and the Decarbonization of U.S. Passenger VehiclesOctober 28, 2022

All Transportation Research Valley Pathways Databases Energy Economics Climate Environmental

Policy Reports & Papers: Climate Change

  • Ratcheting up Climate Efforts: Global Energy Investment needs to Reach the Deep Decarbonization Targets of the Paris AgreementSeptember 1, 2018
  • Energy investment needs for fulfilling the Paris Agreement and achieving the Sustainable Development GoalsJune 1, 2018
  • The Clean Power Plan: Regulating Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Existing Power PlantAugust 1, 2014

All Climate Change Research Valley Pathways Databases Energy Economics Transportation Environmental

Policy Reports & Papers: Environmental

  • Valuing the Ecosystem Services Provided by Knoxville’s Urban WildernessOctober 31, 2022
  • Associations between social vulnerability and environmental quality in the southeastern United StatesJune 1, 2022
  • Does an Urban Wilderness Promote Gentrification? A Case Study from Knoxville, Tenn.January 23, 2022
  • How Much are Tennessee Wetlands Worth?December 1, 2020

All Environmental Research Valley Pathways Databases Energy Economics Transportation Climate Change


CETEP EVENTS

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT FORUM SERIES

The Energy and Environment Forum seminar series is an opportunity to have an interdisciplinary conversation about energy and environmental issues.

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SOUTHEAST ENERGY POLICY FORUM

The Southeast Energy Policy Forum provides educational content and networking opportunities for private and public sector leaders as they navigate new energy markets, decarbonization trends, demand-side technologies, and transportation electrification.

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CETEP NEWS

  • Tim Fitzgerald
    Tim Fitzgerald: Exploring the Intersection of Natural Resources and EconomicsFebruary 6, 2025
  • Tom Gilbert
    The Tom Gilbert Graduate AwardNovember 14, 2024
  • The Conversation: Political bickering and policy uncertainty take a toll on business investment, research showsNovember 5, 2024
  • Tractor Trailer driving through forest
    Transportation Policy Drives Baker School’s Research in Energy and EnvironmentOctober 15, 2024
  • Poneman Speaking at Souteast Energy Policy Forum
    Southeast Energy Policy Forum Brings in Policymakers, Academics, and Private Industry to Discuss New Energy Markets September 5, 2024
  • Paul Armsworth Headshot
    CETEP Fellow Paul Armsworth Publishes New Conservation PaperAugust 12, 2024
  • Howard H. Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs Sign with students walking in background.
    Baker School Launches Certificate ProgramsMay 15, 2024
  • Valley Pathways Study Preliminary Results ReleasedMarch 28, 2024
  • David McCollum's Headshot
    UT Baker Research Fellow David McCollum’s Latest Research Published in ScienceMarch 28, 2024
  • TVA Logo
    Valley Pathways Study Preliminary Findings WebinarMarch 24, 2024
  • Children climbing logs.
    UT Study Shows $24.9 Million Annual Economic Benefit of Knoxville Urban WildernessDecember 18, 2023
  • Charles Sims Headshot
    Baker School Partners with TVA for New Distinguished Professorship EndowmentNovember 20, 2023
  • Students and faculty walking around the student union.
    Baker School Launches New Research CentersSeptember 29, 2023
  • Panel of Nuclear Experts speak at the Baker School.
    CETEP and Baker School Host a Panel of Experts to Discuss the Future of Nuclear EnergySeptember 14, 2023
  • Baker School and CETEP Host Inaugural Southeast Energy Policy ForumAugust 24, 2023
  • Baker School Logo
    Call for Applications for Baker School ExpertsJuly 10, 2023
  • Mike Boots Headshot
    Move Fast and Break (the Right) Things: Hastening the Clean Energy Transition without Compromising Reliability, Affordability, and the EnvironmentApril 27, 2023
  • Benjamin Sovacool's headshot
    The Sociotechnical Dynamics of Negative Emissions, Carbon Removal, and Solar GeoengineeringApril 24, 2023
  • A photo of Jilleah Welch
    Senior Research Associate Jill Welch Gives Talk on Women and Public Policy to Society of Women EngineersApril 20, 2023
  • Andrew Curley's headshot
    Carbon Sovereignty: coal, development, and energy transition in the Navajo NationApril 3, 2023
  • Benjamin Leard
    Decarbonizing the Transportation Sector: Challenges and Policy OptionsMarch 30, 2023
  • Achinthi Vitanage Headshot
    A Conversation about Equity and Viability Concerns in Energy Law and PolicyMarch 23, 2023
  • Recap: Are Carbon Markets Reshaping the US Electricity IndustryMarch 22, 2023
  • Are Carbon Markets Reshaping the US Electricity Industry?March 9, 2023
  • Testing for Contaminated Well WaterFebruary 23, 2023
  • Bandana Kar headshot
    Recap: Energy Resilience in the Face of Climate ChangeFebruary 22, 2023
  • Energy Resilience in the Face of Climate ChangeJanuary 24, 2023
  • Heaslip Presenting
    Recap: A Vision for Future Mobility in TennesseeDecember 19, 2022
  • Jude Bayham Presenting
    Recap: Economics and EpidemiologyDecember 13, 2022
  • Advanced Manufacturing in the American SouthDecember 8, 2022
  • Jude Bayham
    Economics and Epidemiology: Beyond Dollars and CentsNovember 3, 2022
  • Kennedy Speaking
    Recap: How China’s Rare Earth Monopoly is Reshaping the WorldOctober 28, 2022
  • James Kennedy
    OCT 13 // How China’s Rare Earth Monopoly is Reshaping the WorldOctober 13, 2022
  • Travis Warziniack
    OCT 27 // Vulnerability of U.S. Water Supply to Climate ChangeOctober 7, 2022
  • Kiss the Ground
    Regeneration: Healing the Earth to End Climate ChangeOctober 7, 2022
  • Kevin Heaslip
    A Vision for Future Mobility for TennesseeOctober 7, 2022
  • Dr. Tony Reames
    Energy & Environment Forum: “A Renewed Commitment to Environmental and Energy Justice”September 21, 2022

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