Akshaya Jha @akshayaj.bsky.social · 25/09/2026EPA projects $310 billion in savings over 2026–2047 from repealing power plant greenhouse gas rules due to less carbon capture spending, more use of efficient new gas plants, and later coal retirements. But its estimate excludes health and climate costs from additional pollution due to the repeal: 121
Akshaya Jha @akshayaj.bsky.social · 22/07/2026I’m excited to share that I’ve been promoted to associate professor with tenure at @cmuheinzcollege.bsky.social I’m deeply grateful to the mentors, advisers, students, colleagues, family, and friends who helped me reach this milestone. 9291
Akshaya Jha @akshayaj.bsky.social · 09/07/2026U.S. businesses are expected to use more electricity than homes for the first time on record, driven partly by data center growth tied to AI. I’m quoted in this @marketplace.org story by Caleigh Wells: www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0...marketplace.orgBusinesses are using more electricity than homes for the first time on recordU.S. power consumption hit a record high last year. It is expected to do so again in 2026 and 2027, driven by a historic shift. 000
Reposted by Akshaya JhaAERE @aereorg.bsky.social · 18/03/2026📢 Out now in the🌿March 2026 issue🌿of #JAERE! 📢 "Externalities of Policy-Induced Scrappage: The Case of Automotive Safety Inspections" by Connor R. Forsythe, Akshaya Jha @akshayaj.bsky.social, Jeremy Michalek @jmichalek.bsky.social and Kate S. Whitefoot. Read it here: buff.ly/eJldXvd 📈📉 #Econsky 022
Akshaya Jha @akshayaj.bsky.social · 16/02/2026EPA rescinded its 2009 endangerment finding, which underpinned greenhouse gas regulation under the Clean Air Act. For more detail, including a brief comment from me on the potential for regulatory whiplash, see this Marketplace story: www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0...marketplace.orgThe hidden costs of the EPA's new climate change policyThis week, the EPA revoked what’s called the “endangerment finding,” which found that fossil fuel emissions can endanger human health. The agency says the U.S. will save money, but there are other cos... 000
Reposted by Akshaya JhaSefi Roth @sjroth.bsky.social · 08/01/2026📢 Call for Papers! The 9th Annual LSE/Imperial Workshop on Environmental Econ. will be held in London June 8-9 ✅ Submissions by Feb 1 📄 Full papers only (no abstracts) 🎤 Keynote: Prof. @rmetcalfe.bsky.social 🔗 more details here: www.lse.ac.uk/geography-an...lse.ac.uk9th Annual LSE/Imperial Workshop on Environmental EconomicsInformation about the LSE Department of Geography and Environment's Environmental Economics Workshop. 01815
Reposted by Akshaya JhaAERE @aereorg.bsky.social · 09/01/2026📢 Just accepted in #JAERE! 📢 "Externalities of Policy-Induced Scrappage: The Case of Automotive Safety Inspections" by Connor R. Forsythe, Akshaya Jha ( @akshayaj.bsky.social ), Jeremy Michalek ( @jmichalek.bsky.social ) and Kate S. Whitefoot. Read it here: buff.ly/KkyVIiF #Econsky 041
Reposted by Akshaya JhaAERE @aereorg.bsky.social · 27/11/2025📢 Just accepted in #JAERE! 📢 "Externalities of Policy-Induced Scrappage: The Case of Automotive Safety Inspections" by Connor R. Forsythe, Akshaya Jha ( @akshayaj.bsky.social ), Jeremy Michalek ( @jmichalek.bsky.social ) and Kate S. Whitefoot. Read it here: buff.ly/TahUz3o 🦃🍁 #Econsky🍁🦃 051
Reposted by Akshaya JhaBlake Shaffer 🇨🇦 @blakeshaffer.bsky.social · 12/11/2025⚡💡 #energysky 📈📉 #econsky 063
Akshaya Jha @akshayaj.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Calling all applied microeconomists: we're excited to announce that CMU Heinz is hiring! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions! Link to apply: www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....aeaweb.orgAmerican Economic Association: JOE Listings - August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026 011
Reposted by Akshaya JhaAndy Garin @andygarin.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Come work with us at CMU Heinz! We have a great applied microeconomics group and we’re looking for an economist to join us. Please reach out if you have any questions! www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....aeaweb.orgAmerican Economic Association: JOE Listings - August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026 053
Reposted by Akshaya JhaCarnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College @cmuheinzcollege.bsky.social · 16/09/2025A new study from @cmu.edu, Arizona State, @umontreal-en.bsky.social, and @bostoncollege.bsky.social, coauthored by Karen Clay and @akshayaj.bsky.social, finds plants weren’t initially built in Black communities, but counties saw major demographic shifts afterward. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2025/A...heinz.cmu.eduEquity Implications of Where Long-Term Fossil Fuel Plants Are Located Found to Differ Based on Time Period StudiedConsiderations related to environmental justice have risen to the forefront of policy discussions over the location of long-term infrastructure like power plants. These discussions have centered on ensuring equitable siting of planned infrastructure, but rarely account for its consequences over the long run. 021
Reposted by Akshaya JhaTatyana Deryugina @tderyugina.bsky.social · 19/06/2025The call for abstracts for the 15th Heartland Conference is now live! Conference will take place Oct 25-26 at UofI. Submit your environmental/resource papers by June 30, and spread the word! More details in link.publish.illinois.eduHeartland – Environmental and Resource Economics Workshop at IllinoisEnvironmental and Resource Economics Workshop at Illinois 058
Reposted by Akshaya JhaKyle Meng @kylemeng.com · 04/06/2025Behold! The 22nd Occasional Workshop in Environmental and Resource Economics at UC Santa Barbara. October 24-25, 2025. The only conference with elite talks AND walks by the beach. Paper submissions due Friday, June 27. #econskyoccasionalworkshop.weebly.comOccasional WorkshopThe Environmental Markets Lab and Department of Economics at UC Santa Barbara presents The 22nd Occasional Workshop in Environmental and Resource Economics! This event provides researchers... 0168
Reposted by Akshaya JhaTatyana Deryugina @tderyugina.bsky.social · 03/06/2025The 15th Heartland Environmental and Resource Economics Workshop at Illinois is coming up on Oct 25-26. Submit your abstract by June 30! And spread the word. More details & submission link here: illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...illinois.qualtrics.comQualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience ManagementThe most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today. 01711
Reposted by Akshaya JhaResources for the Future @rff.org · 21/05/2025Big news! 💡 RFF has awarded grants to seven teams to research #cleanenergy policies and programs developed under the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. Click below to learn more about the teams & their projects. 👇 www.rff.org/news/press-r...rff.orgRFF Awards Grants to Fund Research on Major Federal Energy LawsResources for the Future is pleased to award seven teams grants to analyze clean energy policies and programs developed under the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Ac... 041
Reposted by Akshaya JhaCentre for Research on Energy and Clean Air @creacleanair.bsky.social · 07/05/2025📶 📉 A 2022 study found data sharing from US embassy monitors contributed to PM2.5 drops of 2-4 µg/m³ in the host countries @andrealanauze.bsky.social @akshayaj.bsky.social 111
Reposted by Akshaya JhaMartin Gaynor @martingaynor.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Thread: Obviously I'm very pleased at this recognition, but I'm sharing this for other reasons. 1st, many have the impression that people who have been successful professionally have walked a straight path - got the right degree, right 1st job, succeeded right away.linkedin.comCongratulations to Martin Gaynor, who has been honored with the Victor R… | Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy | 43 commentsCongratulations to Martin Gaynor, who has been honored with the Victor R. Fuchs Award for Lifetime Contributions to the Field of Health Economics by the… | 43 comments on LinkedIn 77017
Reposted by Akshaya JhaDave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 04/03/2025US embassies halt air quality monitoring program. "Since 2008, embassies and other diplomatic posts had been publishing data about local air quality. In many countries, it was the only reliable source of such information."nytimes.comU.S. Embassies Halt Air Quality Monitoring AbroadSince 2008, embassies and other diplomatic posts had been publishing data about local air quality. In many countries, it was the only reliable source of such information. 44721
Reposted by Akshaya JhaAndy Garin @andygarin.bsky.social · 03/03/2025🚨New Predoc Posting Alert!🚨 @koenig-felix.bsky.social and I are looking to hire a full-time predoctoral fellow to work with us on projects about the economics of labor markets and the future work at @carnegiemellon.bsky.social Please share and/or apply! apply.interfolio.com/164383 #econ_raapply.interfolio.com Apply - Interfolio {{$ctrl.$state.data.pageTitle}} - Apply - Interfolio 02010
Reposted by Akshaya JhaAndrew Foley @andrewjfoley.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Interesting new study finds that large-scale solar adoption can *increase* fossil fuel plant profitability by softening competition at sunset. Implications for new markets which develop pricing models alongside more established ones. #entrepreneurship #technology #energy 👇👇👇 053
Reposted by Akshaya JhaRobert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 04/02/2025www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/c...nytimes.comOver 1,000 EPA Workers on Climate Change and More Could Be Fired ‘Immediately’ (Gift Article)A spokeswoman for Lee Zeldin, the new head of the agency, said the goal was to create an “effective and efficient” federal work force. 001
Akshaya Jha @akshayaj.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Gordon Leslie and I are thrilled to see this paper in print. A summary in three posts: www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...aeaweb.orgStart-up Costs and Market Power: Lessons from the Renewable Energy Transition(February 2025) - Firms expect to recover the fixed costs required to start production by earning positive operating profits in subsequent periods. We develop a dynamic competitive benchmark that acco... 3265
Reposted by Akshaya JhaSefi Roth @sjroth.bsky.social · 11/01/2025There is no fee for attending, and we will cover and arrange accommodation for invited speakers. Meals, snacks, and drinks will also be provided free of charge during the workshop! 0235
Reposted by Akshaya JhaStephen Jarvis @stephenjarvis.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Great paper from Akshaya Jha (@akshayaj.bsky.social) and Gordon Leslie looking at how conventional thermal power plants respond to the growing role of solar on the grid (and Australia has A LOT of rooftop solar). Really nice to see this coming out in the AER. 📈📉🔌💡 011
Reposted by Akshaya JhaStephen Jarvis @stephenjarvis.bsky.social · 17/10/2024Reducing pollution to meet the WHO standard would mean 80,000 fewer vet visits each year in the UK. Large potential benefits - people really love their pets! We spend a lot on them too: £10bn/yr in the UK and $120bn/yr in the US. (with @akshayaj.bsky.social, Olivier Deschenes and Alan Radford) 051
Reposted by Akshaya JhaRobert Metcalfe @rmetcalfe.bsky.social · 07/10/2024Interested in doing a post-doc for two years in Environmental & Energy Economics or Climate Economics at Columbia University with @gwagner.com and me? If so, please apply! Nov 1st deadline. www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.... 0910
Reposted by Akshaya JhaAriel Ortiz-Bobea @arielob.bsky.social · 04/10/2024Cornell is hiring an environmental/energy/resource economist (open-rank). Join our vibrant academic community working on the major sustainability challenges facing the world today... & have the option to make this part of your daily commute :) Plz share! academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28657 38031
Reposted by Akshaya JhaJohn Whitehead @johnwhitehead81.bsky.social · 30/09/2024The Red Cross has a shelter at the basketball arena. I’m donating to them as soon as I get WiFi (the link isn’t working with 2 bars) www.redcross.org/donate/donat...redcross.orgI support the American Red CrossSupport the American Red Cross today. Please visit our website to donate now. Financial donations of any size help fund our mission. 231
Akshaya Jha @akshayaj.bsky.social · 20/09/2024Important piece on the lack of philanthropic activity devoted to improving air quality: www.nytimes.com/2024/09/19/o... Thanks Christa for citing my work with @andrealanauze.bsky.social on the decreases in pollution from simply tweeting real-time information on air quality from US embassy monitors!nytimes.comOpinion | One of the World’s Biggest Health Risks Is a Philanthropic Blind SpotMoney to monitor air quality in some of the most polluted places in the world can lead to cleaner air and healthier populations. 0124