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Research interests
Science and technology; sustainable development; energy and environment; climate change
Personal profile
Gabe Chan is an associate professor at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs in the Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP) area. Gabe's research examines policies to stimulate innovation in energy technologies and mitigate global climate change in the United States, China, and internationally. Gabe's research blends economic methods and theory with a broader set of social science and technical knowledge.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Public Policy, Harvard University
… → 2015
BS, Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
… → 2009
BS, Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
… → 2009
Research Interest Keywords
- climate change
- energy and environment
- science and technology
- sustainable development
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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WAPMAP Development
Chan, G. A. (PI)
STATE OF MINNESOTA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (USDOE)
3/25/24 → 6/30/27
Project: Research project
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Networked Local Grant Development Technical Assistance for Minnesota Consumer-Owned Utilities and Tribes
Chan, G. A. (PI)
3/15/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Networked Local Grant Development Technical Assistance for Minnesota Consumer-Owned Utilities and Tribes
Chan, G. A. (PI)
1/1/24 → 12/31/26
Project: Research project
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Sharing the Sun (STS): community Solar Data an Cost
Chan, G. A. (PI) & Grimley, M. D. (Other Role)
NATIONAL LABORATORY OF THE ROCKIES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (USDOE)
11/19/21 → 9/30/26
Project: Research project
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Institutions, in time: Designing feedback pathways for shared infrastructure transitions
Grimley, M., Datta, M., Giesting, A., Komoroski, S., Masson, G., Sciamanda, M. & Chan, G., Aug 2025, In: Policy Studies Journal. 53, 3, p. 654-680 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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International Climate Change Policy
Chan, G., Stavins, R. N. & Zou, J., Jan 1 2025, Economics of Environment, Climate Change, And Wine: Selected Papers of Robert N Stavins, Volume 3 (2011-2023). World Scientific Publishing Co., p. 443-482 40 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Reforming the IPCC's Assessment of Climate Change Economics
Chan, G., Carraro, C., Edenhofer, O., Kolstad, C. & Stavins, R. N., Jan 1 2025, Economics of Environment, Climate Change, And Wine: Selected Papers of Robert N Stavins, Volume 3 (2011-2023). World Scientific Publishing Co., p. 423-442 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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The SO2 Allowance-Trading System and the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990: Reflections on 20 Years of Policy Innovation
Chan, G., Stavins, R. N., Stowe, R. & Sweeney, R., Jan 1 2025, Economics of Environment, Climate Change, And Wine: Selected Papers of Robert N Stavins, Volume 3 (2011-2023). World Scientific Publishing Co., p. 165-208 44 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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A framework and methodology for analyzing technology spillover processes with an application in solar photovoltaics
Kolesnikov, S., Goldstein, A. P., Sun, B., Chan, G., Narayanamurti, V. & Anadon, L. D., Jun 2024, In: Technovation. 134, 103048.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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UMN alumni lead change in energy and environmental justice work
11/13/20
1 item of Media coverage
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3 state battles could swing zero-carbon energy plans
11/2/20
1 item of Media coverage
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Utility lobbying and policy inattention hinder community solar, study finds
6/16/20
1 item of Media coverage
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When Big Tech Goes Green, Taxpayers Help Foot the Bill
2/28/20
1 item of Media coverage
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MN students were in Puerto Rico learning about energy resilience when a quake knocked the power out
2/6/20
1 item of Media coverage
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