Over his career in energy efficiency and sustainability policy research, Christopher Payne has focused on understanding how decisions related to energy consumption are made, how public policy shapes those decisions, and how energy policy can be made more efficient, effective, and persistent. Dr. Payne is a recognized expert in organizational decision-making related to energy and sustainability, with a research specialty in institutional acquisition processes and their role in clean energy technology adoption. His current projects include:
- Federal acquisition of energy-efficient products
- Institutional procurement of clean energy technologies in California
- State & local government procurement of emerging technologies
In addition to those research topics, Dr. Payne has also been an advocate for greater participation in STEM by under-represented minorities, particularly Native Americans:
Education
Urban Affairs & Public Policy, PhD, University of Delaware
Science & Technology Studies, MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Physics, BA, Carleton College
Technology and Policy Studies, Concentration, Carleton College
