From molecules to macroeconomics: What can we learn from modeling energy system transition at different resolutions?

Macro-energy systems modelers are regularly asked to capture greater detail in technology and behavior, often without a sense of how these additions to models could affect projected outcomes. In this talk, Valerie will discuss which attributes of technology and behavior can most affect modeled outcomes and policy prescriptions, using examples from industrial and power sector decarbonization. The talk will consider the tradeoffs associated with building detail into models compared to drawing insights from parallel, complementary studies. Conclusions will focus on ways that interdisciplinary collaboration can advance both approaches and ultimately inform the design of effective policy for the energy transition as deployment scales.coming soon!

Speaker: Valeria Karplus, Carnegie Mellon University