Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, India - EPIC-India

Urban waste is a big challenge — but it's also a space for big innovation!
Join us in New Delhi on May 2, 2025, for Reimagining Urban Waste: Towards a Low-Emission Future.

Why attend?
🔹 Deep dive into India’s waste-emission problems
🔹 Explore tech solutions like satellites & sensors
🔹 Brainstorm finance-driven strategies
🔹 Network with experts & leaders

Let’s build a cleaner, low-emission future together!
Register now: scan the QR code or visit https://epic.uchicago.in/conference-reimagining-urban-waste/

From the towering Ghazipur landfill in Delhi to Mumbai’s Deonar dump, India’s unmanaged landfills are more than environmental challenges—they’re drivers of methane emissions, fire hazards, and public health crises.

Join us for an action-oriented conference, organised in partnership with the Global Methane Hub, that brings together government leaders, researchers, and industry experts to:
🔹 Assess the environmental and health impact of unmanaged waste
🔹 Explore solutions like biomining, landfill diversion, and methane capture
🔹 Discuss policy and economic tools such as carbon markets and data-driven tracking
🔹 Break down governance and financial barriers to progress.

Date: 02.05.2025, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at the UChicago Center in Delhi.
For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/gdW9wNwn

Can pollution markets work in developing countries?
Yes — and the proof comes from Gujarat, India.

A new study by Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago - EPIC and Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, India - EPIC-India researchers, published in the Quarterly Journal of Economics, shows that a cap-and-trade or pollution market is a win-win-win:

– Reduced emissions by 20–30%
– Lowered firms’ abatement costs
– Increased enforcement success

Implemented as a randomized control trial, this is the world’s first such evidence for particulate matter markets.
Read the study: https://epic.uchicago.in/worlds-first-particulate-pollution-market-reduced-pollution-and-increased-industry-profits/

Can giving the power of information in the hands of the public lead to behavioural change? Find out how public disclosure programs like the Star Rating Program augment the government's plans to design environmental policies that deliver results for citizens.
Watch the video to know more:

In a Minute! : The Star Rating Program Environmental regulation in India has a history of being extremely opaque, characterized by limited data and low transparency for all stakeholders. Even in t...

Join us this Thursday for the next EPIC India Dialogue!
As part of our ongoing EPIC India Dialogue series, this session will dive deep into India's Energy Transition Pathways to Net Zero, featuring expert insights and key takeaways from a groundbreaking study sponsored by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.
Venue: UChicago Center in Delhi
🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gjsHW-z2

Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, India - EPIC-India presents the 2nd edition of the with Udayan Singh (Northwestern University, ESN Project).

The discussion will cover critical questions such as:
✅ What will it take for India to achieve by 2070?
✅ India’s energy needs for sustainable growth
✅ The role of renewables, nuclear & green hydrogen
✅ The real impact of falling electricity costs

📅 Feb 20, 2025 | 4-5 PM
🔗 Register now: https://epic.uchicago.in/epic-india-dialo…s-net-zero-goals/

Don’t miss this insightful discussion! Tag a friend who needs to join. ⬇️

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Can technological advancements and tested actionable solutions help combat in-use vehicular emissions?

Join us for the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC India)'s conference, ‘Driving Change: Innovations in Vehicular Pollution Monitoring’, and hear from practitioners and academics.

Date: 30.01.2025 | Venue: Viceroy Hall, The Claridges, New Delhi.
Join us online: https://www.linkedin.com/events/conferenceondrivingchange-innov7288453964273008640/theater/

Can technological advancements and tested actionable solutions help combat in-use vehicular emissions?

Join us for Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, India - EPIC-India's conference, ‘Driving Change: Innovations in Vehicular Pollution Monitoring’!

📅 Date: January 30, 2025
📍 Venue: Viceroy Hall, The Claridges, New Delhi

Get ready to explore cutting-edge technologies and proven solutions to tackle vehicular pollution. Hear from leading practitioners and academics as they share insights and strategies to drive India toward cleaner air and sustainable urban development.

🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gSbNt6Mz

Ready to Drive Change?
Join us for the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC India)'s conference, ‘Driving Change: Innovations in Vehicular Pollution Monitoring’, where innovation meets action to tackle vehicular emissions!
Date: 30.01.2025 | Venue: Viceroy Hall, The Claridges, New Delhi.

Don’t miss the chance to participate in this transformative dialogue and engage with sectoral experts as we reimagine the Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) regime and explore cutting-edge strategies to advance sustainable urban mobility.

RSVP by January 25th, 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/gSbNt6Mz
Can’t make it? Nominate a senior colleague to represent your organization!
Know more about the event: https://lnkd.in/guP_NnxX

Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, India - EPIC-India's project in Delhi focuses on optimizing waste management systems to reduce . By improving waste segregation, enhancing recycling processes, and minimizing landfill waste, the project aims to mitigate the environmental impact of waste disposal. This initiative tackles climate change and promotes cleaner air and healthier communities.

Learn more about this impactful project:

Optimizing Waste Management and Reducing Methane Emissions in Delhi - EPIC-India Cities around the world are grappling with the challenges of growing populations and increased waste generation. In India, big urban centres like Delhi face a particularly acute crisis: overflowing landfills that emit significant quantities of methane, a greenhouse gas over 80 times more potent than...