Steve Cicala

Another way to see the recession: power usage is way down Media citation image, New York Times, Apr. 8

Another way to see the recession: power usage is way down


America’s electricity is safe from the coronavirus—for now Media citation, WIRED, Mar. 24

America’s electricity is safe from the coronavirus—for now


During coronavirus, plunging power demand could signal economic woes Map showing lights across Europe

During coronavirus, plunging power demand could signal economic woes

U.S. power use weakening after plunging in Italy amid coronavirus Media citation image, Wall Street Journal, Mar. 18

U.S. power use weakening after plunging in Italy amid coronavirus


Subsidizing Nuclear Will Only Make Our Grid Problems Worse

Subsidizing Nuclear Will Only Make Our Grid Problems Worse

Asst. Prof. Steve Cicala explains issues with subsidizing nuclear energy


Study examines effectiveness of regulation in electricity markets

Study examines effectiveness of regulation in electricity markets

When Does Regulation Distort Costs? Lessons from Fuel Procurement in US Electricity Generation

When Does Regulation Distort Costs? Lessons from Fuel Procurement in US Electricity Generation


American Economic Review

What Would Milton Friedman Do About Climate Change? Tax Carbon

What Would Milton Friedman Do About Climate Change? Tax Carbon

Prof. Greenstone, Asst. Prof. Cicala evoke UChicago’s Milton Friedman to justify taxing carbon to combat climate change