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New Report on “Economic Impacts on Tennessee Arising from Construction of the Uranium Processing Facility”
A report on the Economic Impacts on Tennessee Arising from Construction of the Uranium Processing Facility, conducted by Dr. Matt Murray and ...
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan
The Bredesen Center has uncovered inconsistencies in the Clean Power Plan and its application to existing power plants. The identified inconsistencies have been shown to have negative implications on existing facilities. The Bredesen Center urges the Environmental Protection Agency to correct these inconsistencies and instead apply technology-neutral regulations on carbon emissions to all states in order to allow industry to employ a free market approach.
Transitioning to Electric Vehicles
David L. Greene, Sangsoo Park, and Changzheng Liu discuss the logistics and implications of utilizing electric cars and the effects of technological and market uncertainties on the likelihood of a successful transition and its benefits and costs.
New and Noteworthy
Baker Cafe on Gun Control – Jan. 29, 12:45 pm – Dr. Sharma
Join us and UT Political Science professor, Dr. Hemant Sharma for this informal discussion on firearm regulations and 2nd Amendment ...
Students Gather to Watch SOTU – Jan. 20
Join students of the Baker Center and watch the State of the Union on Jan. 20 at 9 pm. Baker ...
Tennessee FY 2013 – Economic Impact of Dept. of Energy Spending
The presence of the Department of Energy (DOE) in the state of Tennessee generates significant economic benefits. Everyday operations create ...
New Report on “Economic Impacts on Tennessee Arising from Construction of the Uranium Processing Facility”
A report on the Economic Impacts on Tennessee Arising from Construction of the Uranium Processing Facility, conducted by Dr. Matt Murray and ...
