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Michael Craig

Assistant Professor in Energy Systems
Sustainable Systems
Climate + Energy
Cities + Mobility + Built Environment
mtcraig@umich.edu
(734) 647-1723
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3010 Dana
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About

Michael researches how to reduce global and local environmental impacts of energy systems while making those systems robust to future climate impacts. He conducts system-level analyses to understand the deployment potential and operations of new technologies given the constraints and features of the larger systems in which they are embedded. Through system analysis, his research also illuminates how the operations and evolution of energy systems respond to new technologies and other factors, e.g. nonstationary environmental conditions induced by climate change. Michael frequently collaborates with economists, climate scientists, engineers, and other disciplines. 

Publications

Google Scholars page
Research

Decarbonization of energy systems; power system optimization; markets, laws, and regulations governing energy systems; net-zero and negative emission systems; grid-scale energy storage; carbon capture and sequestration; climate change impacts on power systems

Education

PhD, Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University (2017)
MS, Technology and Policy Program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2014)
BA, Environmental Studies (Ecology), Washington University in St. Louis (2010)

In the News
SEAS Projects Chosen for Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Program Awards in First Round
February 18, 2021

SEAS Projects Chosen for U-M Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Program Awards in First Round

Five SEAS faculty members and one postdoctoral researcher are the recipients of Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Program (CNAP) awards from the Graham Sustainability...

Prof. Michael Craig Selected for Department of Energy Grant to Study Utility-Scale Solar
November 30, 2020

Prof. Michael Craig Selected for Department of Energy Grant to Study Utility-Scale Solar

SEAS Assistant Professor Michael Craig has been selected for a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office. Craig, along with Sarah Mills...

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May 28, 2020

SEAS Faculty, Students Awarded 2020 Graham Catalyst Grants

U-M’s Graham Sustainability Institute has announced the recipients of its 2020 Catalyst Grants, which include members of the SEAS community. Catalyst Grants are awarded...

In the Media
04/08/2021
This source of greenhouse gas emissions might surprise you (GreenBiz)
02/24/2021
When the Grid Goes Down, Can a Fleet of Batteries Replace It? (Wired)
02/18/2021
Power experts cite gas constraints as main cause of ERCOT outages, but system planning questions remain (Utility Dive)
02/18/2021
US needs to brace itself for more deadly storms, experts say (Associated Press)
02/18/2021
The tragedy in Texas shows why we need to fundamentally reshape our electric grid (Fast Company)
02/17/2021
More deadly storms coming so prepare better, experts say (The Washington Post)
02/17/2021
How one Texas storm exposed an energy grid unprepared for climate change (NBC News)
02/17/2021
Texas blackouts show how vulnerable power grid is to climate change (CNBC)
03/12/2020
“Apartment dwellers at new complex benefit from rooftop solar panels.” NPR
03/09/2020
“Energy efficient lights conserve 18 million kilowatt-hours over four years.” The GW Hatchet
10/16/2019
“S.C. solar fight erupts over PURPA.” EnergyWire
09/19/2019
“Why climate activists and U-M administrators clashed over plans for carbon neutrality.” Planet Detroit
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