I spoke with @blockclubchi.bsky.social about rate changes some utilities are implementing to make sure data centers pay their fair share. Read more:

Frequent budget swings and shifting priorities are undermining U.S. energy innovation. A case study of one federal office shows how political whiplash can stall progress on clean tech — or scrap it entirely. By @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social‬, University of Illinois Chicago:

Our newest blog examines the Bush Admin’s Hydrogen Fuel Initiative & its impact on EERE R&D priorities👉 gfrc.uic.edu/the-governme... For more from our examination of EERE awards over the last two decades, don’t miss our webinar on 3/7 at 11 CST. Register👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c9075f...

📢 GFRC will share findings from a project on R&D funding by the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy over the last two decades. 🔍 Register below to Join! 📅 Fri, Mar 07 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST #EnergyResearch #EERE #FundingTrends

Data centers are booming in the Great Lakes region, but their massive energy & water demands raise questions. Are the benefits worth the strain? Smart policy & tech will be key. Read the latest in the GFRC’s monthly blog series by @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social 👉 gfrc.uic.edu/the-governme...

New Report Release: Water Rate Setting in Northwestern, Central, and Southern Illinois. lnkd.in/gSr6M2h2 The GFRC has released a report on Water Rate Setting in Northwestern, Central, and Southern Illinois (NCSI). The report discusses findings across several key themes, including... 1/5

The Government Finance Research Center at the University of Illinois Chicago has joined BlueSky!!! Follow us for public finance news, research, training and other fun activities! @debacarroll.bsky.social @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social #AcademicSky #PAsky #PoliSciSky #EconSky #WaterSky gfrc.uic.edu

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I am Christelle Khalaf (kris-TELL kah-LAHF), economist & associate director of the Government Finance Research Center at the University of Illinois Chicago. Currently researching municipal water utilities & federal funding for energy research. Will be posting about these topics, cats, & Chicago 💧⚡️🐈‍⬛🏙️