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Research by Kocakusak, Senick and Andrews “Implementing the energy transition: lessons from New Jersey’s residential solar industry”

April 24, 2023

This paper investigates the effects of two countervailing forces – policy incentives and implementation disincentives – on residential solar adoption in New Jersey. The New Jersey case study includes two complementary analyses designed to illuminate policy incentives and implementation disincentives, respectively.

Research Day 2023

April 18, 2023

The Bloustein School’s 2nd Annual Research Day has been rescheduled and will take place in person at the Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum on Friday, April 21st.

Bloustein and SEBS Researchers: Effect of heatwaves on PM2.5 levels in apartments of low-income elderly population.

March 27, 2023

To study the effect of high outdoor temperatures on indoor air quality, the researchers recruited 24 seniors from 3 low-income housing sites in Elizabeth, NJ, to participate in a study that used consumer-grade sensors in their apartments to monitor airborne particulate matter (PM2.5) and air temperature.

Research by Kumar, Andrews et al. – Saving from home! How income, efficiency, and curtailment behaviors shape energy

March 1, 2023

The authors explored the role of annual household income on efficiency and curtailment behaviors while controlling for the physical and demographic variables using structural equation modeling (SEM). Next, they tested the extent and direction of self-reported energy efficiency and curtailment behaviors.

NJSPL – Report Release: Garden State Open Data Index

February 17, 2023

This report, authored by Jim Samuel, Margaret Brennan-Tonetta, Marc Pfeiffer, Clinton Andrews, and Matthew Hale, identifies concepts, strategies, principles, and policies aimed to enhance the “availability, accessibility, usability, and governance of open data,” and is intended to support research, decision making, planning, and reporting efforts for anyone seeking information regarding New Jersey.

Research – New Environmental Study from alumnus Tsoulou, Profs. Senick, Andrews, et al.

January 18, 2023

This study investigates exposures to summertime indoor overheating and airborne particulate matter (PM2.5) experienced by low-income seniors and explores the potential of natural ventilation on maintaining good indoor thermal conditions and air quality (IAQ).

Spring 2022 Micromobility Graduate Studio is Recipient of APA-NJ Outstanding Student Project Award

December 20, 2022

The project explored micromobility and active transportation options and infrastructure in Asbury Park, NJ and contributed to the broader impacts of a $1.5 million National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant awarded to the Bloustein School.

10 years after Hurricane Sandy, the Jersey Shore is awash in new development

October 23, 2022

Many Shore buyers today seem unaware or unconcerned about the risk of future storms. Fewer than half in flood hazard zones have insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program, according to Milliman, an actuarial company based in Chester County that consults...

Clint Andrews et al. publish AI in Planning: Opportunities and Challenges and How to Prepare

September 19, 2022

Prof. Clint Andrews co-authored new white paper with the “AI in Planning” Foresight Community which discusses the potential impacts form AI on the planning profession, ethics, and more.

Bloustein researchers receive Rutgers Research Council grant

July 21, 2022

The project integrates multi-dimensional human perception data, collected using physiological sensors, with refined street-level built environment data, extracted using the latest computer vision techniques, to systematically understand how e-scooter riders and active travelers perceive the built environment and identify factors that influence travel satisfaction.