Jeremy M. Firestone

Jeremy M. Firestone is a Professor at the University of Delaware's School of Marine Science and Policy, where he previously served as Director of the Center for Research in Wind. His research examines socio-legal and economic dimensions of renewable energy transitions, with emphasis on offshore wind governance, spatial planning, and public attitudes.

Education

• Ph.D., Public Policy Analysis, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2000)
• J.D., University of Michigan Law School (1986)
• B.S., Cellular and Molecular Biology (Honors), University of Michigan (1980)

Research Focus

Firestone's work integrates environmental policy, law, and economics to address challenges in renewable energy deployment. Key themes include: community benefit agreements for offshore wind; justice implications of energy transitions; cognitive/affective public responses to infrastructure; and co-adoption patterns of electric vehicles and solar technologies. His research employs mixed methods to analyze regulatory frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and behavioral drivers in sustainability contexts.

Publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to energy siting conflicts, with recent expansions into feminist and anti-racist perspectives on energy justice. Article analyses reveal sustained focus on translating public perception research into equitable policy design.

Leadership

As former Director of the Center for Research in Wind, he coordinated interdisciplinary initiatives advancing technical and social science perspectives on wind energy development.