What we do - Carbon Solutions New England
CSNE draws on the resources of the University of New Hampshire with consultation from external partners to conduct independent, grounded analysis of different public policies in New England and their impact on greenhouse gas emissions and their social and economic implications.
GHG Emissions & Economics Analysis
CSNE's strength is in conducting sophisticated analysis for different public policies proposed in New England and examining the associated impacts on greenhouse gas emissions and the associated economic costs and benefits.
Northern Forest Analysis
CSNE is researching the sustainable yield of Northern forests in New England. This includes looking at different policies that impact the carbon storage potential of the forests and the economic implications of those policies
Green Economy and Clean Energy
Professor Ross Gittell and Research Scientist Matt Magnusson conduct research in the areas of the economic costs and benefits of different environmental public policy inititatives including: Renewable Energy, Green Jobs, & Energy Efficiency. Their recent work has included regional Renewable Portfolio Standards and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Town & University Climate Action
Stacy VanDeveer, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science is leading this project to inventory the efforts at the local community and higher education level to reduce their emissions.