U.S. Representative Sean Casten joins University of Illinois Chicago for discussion on U.S. energy policy
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The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) will host U.S. Representative Sean Casten today for a timely and forward-looking discussion on the future of U.S. energy policy and the rapidly evolving clean-energy economy.
The event brings together students, researchers, and industry professionals for an in-depth conversation on the challenges and opportunities shaping America’s energy landscape.
Rep. Casten, a nationally recognized voice on energy and environmental issues, will address the need for science-driven policy, the economic potential of decarbonization, and the role of universities and research institutions in accelerating innovation.
The event will take place at the UIC Computer Design Research & Learning Center at 11 a.m., with opening remarks from Vice Chancellor of Research Joanna Groden and Dean of Engineering Lola Eniola-Adefeso. A moderated Q&A session will follow with Rep. Casten and UIC Energy Resources Center Director Cliff Haefke, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with Rep. Casten on topics ranging from grid modernization to federal energy legislation.
With Illinois emerging as a hub for clean-energy research and deployment, UIC’s role in convening this dialogue underscores the university’s commitment to public engagement and sustainability leadership.
The University of Illinois Chicago is Chicago’s largest public research university, committed to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and serving the region’s communities and beyond. UIC’s Energy Resources Center (ERC) is a public‑service, applied‑research institute at UIC, based in the College of Engineering, which develops practical, data‑driven engineering solutions to improve energy efficiency, advance clean‑energy technologies, and support sustainable environmental policy across Illinois and the U.S.