Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC India)

Can we communicate #research through compelling visuals? EPIC India's official #Instagram is trying to answer this. Do you want to #follow us? https://lnkd.in/g42_9i9E

In a recent article by CarbonCopy, Varun K, a PhD student in Economics at the University of Chicago discusses Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC India)’s study about the congestion costs associated with e-rickshaws. He elaborates on the "time cost" incurred due to the slow travel speeds of e-rickshaws, which prolong travel times for other vehicles, the potential negative impacts on air quality and the safety concerns associated with the lightly built electric vehicles (EVs). Read More: https://lnkd.in/g7MfxeEB

Are you subscribed to our #Youtube? EPIC India’s YouTube channel displays impact-driven research and keeps you informed about the latest updates surrounding our work. Click on the “Subscribe” button and press the bell icon to be notified when we upload! https://lnkd.in/gWu-t_9N

Tune in to our #Explainer series on Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC India)’s official Instagram, where we interactively explain and display latest developments in our research projects and initiatives aimed at addressing critical energy and environmental challenges in India. Follow us on Instagram to gain insights and stay informed on our innovative policy solutions. https://lnkd.in/g42_9i9E

EPIC India is seeking a full-time Senior Research Manager to execute innovative ideas related to energy and environmental policy, manage research and field teams, and play an instrumental role in leading and managing EPIC India’s partnership with the Transport Department of Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gTKpH_nZ

#ICYMI How is #incomeinequality directly linked to #airquality? This withstanding question is discussed in a BBC article, citing Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC)’s #AQLI report to draw out the threat to life expectancy due to #airpollution in #NewDelhi. The article talks about the issue of environmental inequality, particularly noting how low and middle-income countries experience disproportionate impacts of air pollution compared to other regions. Read here: https://lnkd.in/etdq-7Tx

In a recent article, Science Magazine’s Vivian La talks to Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) Senior Fellow, Dr. Anant Sudarshan about the near-extinction of vultures in India and its impact on rising human mortality rates due to the proliferation of disease-carrying pathogens from an abundance of dead animals. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gWce76Fj

Can the use of private markets to solve the water access problem produce considerable social value? #EPICIndia researchers are trying to find answers through a research experiment in Odisha. Read More: https://lnkd.in/duDsMDg7

#HYST AQLI Director, Tanushree Ganguly discusses the link between #airpollution and global #inequality in combating air pollution to help create a more equal world. "Air pollution is as much an equity and justice issue as it is an environmental issue," she writes. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dejcPGa9

Watch Dr. Anant Sudarshan an EPIC non-resident scholar, as he delves into the transformative impact of #smartmeters on India’s energy sector. He shares valuable insights into the assessment and deployment of smart meters, aimed at breaking the cycle of payment inefficiencies and enhancing quality standards through a randomized control trial in our #ResearchersTalk series. EPIC India's Researcher's Talk series brings the spotlight to our researchers who share critical research questions that their teams are trying to answer in the different Indian states. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRKnNRJQ