In the Media

Associate Professor Gabe Chan was interviewed for this story on how solar power incentives could be changed by the state Legislature, and how that could impact rural solar projects. 

 

TPT Almanac
May 2, 2025

Associate Professor Emerita Barbara Crosby authored this commentary exploring the concept of white guilt and how it should be seen as a message to “seek understanding and pursue remedies to injustice.” 

Star Tribune
April 27, 2025

This commentary co-authored by Professor Nichola Lowe argues that the Trump administration is being short sighted by moving to eliminate the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a national network that helps small-and medium-sized manufacturers in every state enhance productivity, adopt new technologies, train workers, and respond to economic disruptions.

 

Crain's Chicago Business
April 24, 2025

Associate Professor Gabe Chan was interviewed for this story on proposed legislation that would end the subscription-based “solar garden” program that began in 2013 and has been a model for other states.  

Inside Climate News
April 24, 2025