Dr. Lawrence Susskind, Ford Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at MIT, is working to flip the narrative around renewable energy projects and teach a new generation how to successfully see these projects to fruition. As a pioneer in conflict resolution, founder of the Consensus Building Institute, and co-founder of the Program on Negotiation at Harvard, Professor Susskind has been teaching his students an innovative approach to tackling these disputes.
By applying their work to real-world renewable energy projects, his students learn to combine data analysis with mediation. This approach helps identify potential conflicts early in the development process, reducing opposition, preventing delays, and ensuring smoother implementation of renewable energy projects.
Join us to discover how these techniques improve acceptance and accelerate the deployment of green energy, playing a crucial role in combating climate change on the frontlines.
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We really enjoyed putting this program together with Dr. Larry Susskind, Ford Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at MIT. You can learn more about learn more about Dr. Susskind’s work on his website,: lawrencesusskind.mit.edu/ and dig into the work of MIT’s Renewable Energy Clinic, and read their research here:. lawrencesusskind.mit.edu/ energy.mit.edu/area/renewable...
To get involved, consider:
Signing up for Dr. Susskind’s free MITx course. Find the course here: mitxonline.mit.edu/courses/co...
Keeping an eye out for another follow up email from us showcasing MIT’s new CBA toolkit for communities.
Telling your legislator: Let’s get CBA language into our state siting process.
Learning more about the Maine Climate Council: www.maine.gov/future/climate/...
Read the 2024 draft recommendations: www.maine.gov/future/climate/...
After reading the recommendations, complete the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2SJJJD5
Reading Dr. Susskind’s opinion piece, Getting to yes on siting energy projects, in the CommonWealth Beacon: commonwealthbeacon.org/opinio...