EPRI Tech Week Presentation: “Developing the Next Generation Workforce and Engaging Key Stakeholders”

Recently, the MIT Renewable Energy Clinic recently participated in EPRI’s Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) Tech Week in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The event brought together utilities, energy companies, researchers, and community engagement practitioners to discuss challenges and opportunities surrounding the clean energy transition.

As part of the session, “Developing the Next Generation Workforce and Engaging Key Stakeholders,” Dr. Jungwoo Chun discussed the Renewable Energy Clinic’s approach to meaningful stakeholder engagement and collaborative renewable energy planning. The presentation highlighted how students work directly with communities, policymakers, and project stakeholders to address conflict, improve communication, and support more equitable energy development processes.

The session focused on lessons from real-world engagement efforts, the importance of procedural fairness in energy siting, and strategies for building trust between developers and communities. Discussions also explored how community engagement can strengthen project planning and help support a more equitable clean energy transition.