EPRI
Steven Rose is Senior Research Economist and Technical Executive at EPRI.
Everyone in the energy and utilities industry knows that EPRI has some of the top scientists on its staff. Not everyone is as familiar with the global reach some of their research has, for example, with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the international body for assessing the science related to climate change.
IPCC assessments provide a scientific basis for one hundred ninety-five governments, so far, to develop climate-related policies that underlie negotiations at the UN Climate Conference. IPCC assessments are written by hundreds of leading scientists who volunteer their time and expertise in this important work.
Public Utilities Fortnightly's Steve Mitnick discussed the recently-released reports with EPRI Senior Research Economist and Technical Executive Steven Rose, a celebrated expert. Read on for key messages and insights.
PUF's Steve Mitnick: The IPCC has put out a new report. Why is it important?
Steve Rose: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently finished what is called the Sixth Assessment cycle. It is the culmination of seven reports — three special reports, three working group reports, and this latest report.
The reports include input from hundreds of scientists around the globe. I was a lead author on one of the reports and served as a review editor for this newest report.