Gregory Nemet is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs, where he holds the Salzwedel Distinguished Faculty Chair in Business and Regulation. He is affiliated with the Nelson Institute’s Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment, the Energy Analysis and Policy Program, and the Wisconsin Energy Institute. His research bridges technological innovation, energy systems, and climate policy, combining empirical analysis with forward-looking modeling. Education: Ph.D. in Energy and Resources (University of California, Berkeley), M.A. in Energy and Resources (UC Berkeley), A.B. in Geography and Economics (Dartmouth College) Dr. Nemet’s work focuses on three areas: solar energy (cost reductions and innovation drivers), carbon dioxide removal (scaling strategies and policy gaps), and low-energy demand (sustainable consumption through systemic changes). His research emphasizes learning-by-doing, knowledge spillovers, and policy instruments to accelerate low-carbon transitions. The scientific awards he has received include: Andrew Carnegie Fellow (2017) World Citizen Prize in Environmental Performance (2019) Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor As an author of the IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report (2023) and the acclaimed book How Solar Became Cheap: A Model for Low-Carbon Innovation (2019), he contributes to global climate science and policy. His teaching portfolio includes courses in energy systems analysis, policy analysis, and international environmental governance.









