" Short Circuiting Policy examines clean energy policies to understand why US states are
not on track to meet the climate crisis. After two decades of leadership, American states are …

Many US states have taken significant action on climate change in recent years,
demonstrating their commitment despite federal policy gridlock and rollbacks. Yet, there is …

Abstract The United States recently passed major federal laws supporting the energy
transition. Analyses suggest that their successful implementation could reduce US …

This article analyzes patterns and trends in US public opinion about energy policy to
understand which types of policy approaches Americans support and the individual-level …

Chubb offers new perspectives on government policies that affect energy supply and
demand. He uses organizational theory to determine policy outcomes and to uncover …

Previous research emphasizes the importance of path dependence for sustainable energy
transitions, but their strategic nature is frequently overlooked. We examine formally how …

The absence of US national action on global climate change policy has prompted initiatives
by the US Congress, cities, states, and regions toward what is likely to become a long-term …

Designing and implementing a renewable energy policy involves political decisions and
actors. Yet most research on renewable energy policies comparatively evaluates …

Many observers perceive the US as an obstructionist force in global efforts to address
greenhouse gas emissions. Federal leadership—despite rhetoric—remains absent even as …

The gap is wide between the implications of climate science and the achievements of
climate policy. Natural sciences tell us with increasing certainty that climate change is real …