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Social, Economic, and Political Aspects of Energy Use and Policy (SEPAE)

Social, Economic, and Political Aspects of
Energy (SEPAE)

The Social, Economic, and Political Aspects of Energy (SEPAE) team within the Energy Center (EC) will conduct analyses for the energy technologies other EC groups are researching.  SEPAE encompasses energy economics, energy systems, and energy policy analysis as well as evaluation of consumer and political acceptance of new technologies.  Interpersonal communications, mass media, product cost, and product convenience all influence consumer’s choices of energy consuming and energy-generating products.  As a result, the technology development process can be most effective if technology acceptance analysis is performed simultaneously with development.  Similarly, we must develop energy policy pathways to complement technology pathways.

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Researchers

  • Brian Bowen, Discovery Park–Energy Center–Center for Coal Technology Research
  • Timothy Cason, Krannert School of Management–Economics
  • Clinton Chapple, College of Agriculture–Biochemistry
  • Otto Doering, College of Agriculture–Agricultural Economics
  • Richard Feinberg, College of Consumer and Family Sciences–Consumer Sciences and Retailing
  • Audeen Fentiman, College of Engineering–Nuclear Engineering
  • Doug Gotham, Discovery Park–Energy Center (State Utility Forecasting Group)
  • Tom Hertel, College of Agriculture–Agricultural Economics
  • Christopher Hurt, College of Agriculture–Agricultural Economics

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Contacts

Wallace Tyner
Professor of Agricultural Economics
wtyner@purdue.edu
765.494.0199

Glenn Parker
Distinguished Professor/Political Sciences
parker6@purdue.edu
765.496.3342

About the Energy Center

The Energy Center at Discovery Park will facilitate high-impact, multidisciplinary projects in support of Purdue's vision to be one of the global leaders in energy.

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500 Central Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2022