Emerging industries depend on government support to grow, but they may be seen as threats to an incumbent industry, and they need to prove their technical feasibility and market promise. So how do emerging industries garner government support? A group of researchers...
Results for research on: Energy
Jonathan Newman
MBA/MS, Class of 2021 Jonathan is a second-year dual-degree student in the Erb Institute (MBA/MS) focused on the intersection of markets and business in the renewable energy industry. Prior to graduate school, Jonathan worked in management consulting focused on supply...
Allison Miller
MBA/MS, Class of 2020 I am a third year student in the Erb Institute focused on learning how business can be a positive force in expanding renewable energy adoption, both nationally and internationally. My studies are focused around renewable energy systems, and...
Kevin Bosma
MBA/MS, Class of 2020 I am a third year student in the Erb Institute studying the adoption of renewable energy. My studies are focused around renewable energy technology, system analysis, and the role of business in renewable energy development. Prior to returning to...
Chantelle Barretto
MBA/MS, Class of 2021 I am currently pursuing a dual masters degree through the Erb Institute at the University of Michigan to combine my interests in business and sustainability. I am passionate about pushing the boundaries of how businesses create profitable,...
Carly Kadlec
MBA/MS, Class of 2021 Carly eagerly joins the Erb community after 8 years working in international agriculture and development throughout Latin America. She looks forward to expanding her knowledge of renewable energy, finance, and corporate strategy and building upon...
Katherine Cunningham
MBA/MS, Class of 2021 Katherine is passionate about solving climate change and how the private sector can advance climate action, with a particular focus on sustainable finance and climate risk management. To explore these interests, she is a member of the University...
A fresh perspective on agro-services
Hundreds of millions of people around the world lack the energy access necessary to support economic and human development. This “energy poverty” not only severely impairs their quality of life but also has profound implications for the governments, businesses and...
In clean energy portfolios, money isn’t everything – Research by D. Bessette (MSU) and Erb Faculty Director, Arvai
People may be more willing to pay for clean energy and strategies that dramatically reduce emissions than previous studies have suggested, according to new research by Michigan State University Professor Douglas Bessette and University of Michigan Professor Joseph...
Erb faculty Andy Hoffman recipient of 2017 “Ideas Worth Teaching Award” – Aspen Institute
Professor Andy Hoffman was honored today as a recipient of the 2017 Ideas Worth Teaching Awards for his class on Sustainable Business in Iceland offered through Global Initiatives at the Ross School of Business. Jerry Davis and Chris White, also professors at the Ross...