Center for Energy, Transportation, and Environmental Policy

A panel discussion at the Howard Baker School

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.

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.

Valley Pathways Databases Economics Energy Transportation Climate Environmental

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.

Preliminary Findings Report

Databases

CETEP EVENTS

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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