Public Policy-Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation - Carnegie Mellon University

Public Policy


Carnegie Mellon University researchers of all disciplines recognize that technical solutions alone cannot support change unless the technologies are developed with an understanding of the constraints of economics, design, finance, regulation and consumer behavior.

At the Scott Institute, we are unique in our ability to take a systems approach to energy problems and create real-world solutions.

One of our objectives is to engage decision makers and the general public to better inform public discourse on energy-related issues.

Therefore, the Scott Institute is developing policymaker guides that take a systems approach to energy issues – collecting information and research results from throughout CMU – to provide an up-to-date understanding of energy issues facing today’s policymakers. Information on these policymaker guides is provided below.

Past examples of policy briefs prepared by Scott Institute researchers are provided below.