Gang He
Asst Professor
Marxe School of Public and International Affairs
Department: Public Affairs
Areas of expertise: Climate change, Energy and climate policy, Energy systems, Energy transition
Email Address: gang.he@baruch.cuny.edu
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Gang He’s work focuses on energy systems, energy and climate policy, and energy transition. His research advances data-driven, evidence-based energy and climate policy research and offers policy insights for energy decisions and climate actions to achieve carbon neutrality.
His leading and collaborative work has appeared in high-impact interdisciplinary and field journals such as Nature, Nature Communications, Nature Energy, Nature Water, One Earth, Environmental Science & Technology, Energy Policy. His research has been reported by Nature, Scientific American, Carbon Brief, National Geographic, New York Times, E&E News, among others.
His work has direct policy impacts. He testified for the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act before it became law and has advised the New York State Climate Action Council’s Scoping Plan. He has also been involved in the U.S.-China collaboration on energy and climate change.
He received his Ph.D. in Energy and Resources from University of California, Berkeley. He also holds an M.A. in Climate and Society from Columbia University, and a B.S. and M.S. in Geography from Peking University.
Links: Personal Website, Google Scholar
Education
Ph.D., Energy and Resources, University of California, Berkeley
M.A., Climate and Society, Columbia University
M.S., Geography, Peking University
B.Sc., Geography, Peking University
| Semester | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | PAF | 9199 | Selected Topics In PAF |
| Fall 2023 | PAF | 4199 | Selected Topics |
Journal Articles
Peng, L., Guo, Y., Liu, S., He, G., & Mauzerall, D. L. (2024). Subsidizing Grid-Based Electrolytic Hydrogen Will Increase Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Coal Dominated Power Systems. Environmental Science & Technology, 58(12). 5187–5195.
Qin, Y., Wang, Y., Li, S., Deng, H., Wanders, N., Bosmans, J., Huang, L., Hong, C., Byers, E., Gingerich, D., Bielicki, J. M., & He, G. (2023). Global assessment of the carbon–water tradeoff of dry cooling for thermal power generation. Nature Water, 1(8). 682-693.
Peng, L., Mauzerall, D. L., Zhong, Y. D., & He, G. (2023). Heterogeneous effects of battery storage deployment strategies on decarbonization of provincial power systems in China. Nature Communications, 14(1). 4858.
Liu, L., He, G., Wu, M., Liu, G., Zhang, H., Chen, Y., Shen, J., & Li, S. (2023). Climate change impacts on planned supply-demand match in global wind and solar energy systems. Nature Energy, 8(8). 870-880.
Chen, S., Lu, X., Nielsen, C. P., McElroy, M. B., He, G., Zhang, S., He, K., Yang, X., Zhang, F., & Hao, J. (2023). Deploying solar photovoltaic energy first in carbon-intensive regions brings gigatons more carbon mitigations to 2060. Communications Earth & Environment, 4(1). 369.
Liu, Z., Deng, Z., He, G., Wang, H., Zhang, X., Lin, J., Qi, Y., & Liang, X. (2022). Challenges and opportunities for carbon neutrality in China. Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, 3(2). 141-155.
Helveston, J. P., He, G., & Davidson, M. R. (2022). Quantifying the cost savings of global solar photovoltaic supply chains. Nature, 612(7938). 83-87.
Lee, M., & He, G. (2021). An empirical analysis of applications of artificial intelligence algorithms in wind power technology innovation during 1980-2017. Journal of Cleaner Production, 297. 126536.
Zhang, C., He, G., Johnston, J., & Zhong, L. (2021). Long-term transition of China's power sector under carbon neutrality target and water withdrawal constraint. Journal of Cleaner Production, 329. 129765.
He, G., Lin, J., Zhang, Y., Zhang, W., Larangeira, G., Zhang, C., Peng, W., Liu, M., & Yang, F. (2020). Enabling a Rapid and Just Transition away from Coal in China. One Earth, 3(2). 187-194.
He, G., Lin, J., Sifuentes, F., Liu, X., Abhyankar, N., & Phadke, A. (2020). Rapid cost decrease of renewables and storage accelerates the decarbonization of China's power system. Nature Communications, 11(1). 2486.
Lin, J., Liu, X., & He, G. (2020). Regional electricity demand and economic transition in China. Utilities Policy, 64. 101047.
Qin, C., Yan, Q., & He, G. (2019). Integrated energy systems planning with electricity, heat and gas using particle swarm optimization. Energy, 188. 116044.
He, G., & Victor, D. G. (2017). Experiences and lessons from China's success in providing electricity for all. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 122. 335-338.
He, G., Zhang, H., Xu, Y., & Lu, X. (Eds.). (2017). Editorial: Clean power transition in China. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 117. 262-263.
He, G., Avrin, A., Nelson, J. H., Johnston, J., Mileva, A., Tian, J., & Kammen, D. M. (2016). SWITCH-China: A Systems Approach to Decarbonizing China's Power System. Environmental Science & Technology, 50(11). 5467-5473.
He, G., & Kammen, D. M. (2016). Where, when and how much solar is available? A provincial-scale solar resource assessment for China. Renewable Energy, 85. 74-82.
Avrin, A., He, G., & Kammen, D. M. (2015). Assessing the impacts of nuclear desalination and geoengineering to address China's water shortages. Desalination, 360. 1-7.
Zhou, N., He, G., Williams, C., & Fridley, D. (2015). ELITE cities: A low-carbon eco-city evaluation tool for China. Ecological Indicators, 48. 448-456.
He, G., & Kammen, D. M. (2014). Where, when and how much wind is available? A provincial-scale wind resource assessment for China. Energy Policy, 74. 116-122.
He, G., & Morse, R. (2013). Addressing carbon Offsetters' Paradox: Lessons from Chinese wind CDM. Energy Policy, 63. 1051-1055.
Book Chapters
Ohshita, S., Zhou, N., Price, L., Fridley, D., Khanna, N., Hong, L., Lu, H., Fino-Chen, C., & He, G. (2015). Low Carbon Development for Cities: Methods and Measures. (p. 1–23). John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
He, G. (2014). Engaging Emerging Countries: Implications of China's Major Shifts in Climate Policy. Governments’ Responses to Climate Change: Selected Examples From Asia Pacific (pp. 11-24). Springer Singapore.
He, G., & Morse, R. (2013). China's Coal Import Behavior and Its Impacts to Global Energy Market. Globalization, Development and Security in Asia (pp. 69-85). World Scientific.
Presentations
He, G. (2024, February 22). Enabling a Just, Resilient, and Sustainable Clean Energy Supply Chain to Achieve Climate Goals. Second Annual Conference on Climate Research, Teaching, and Collaboration. Baruch College
He, G. (2024, March 27). Role of Global Clean Energy Supply Chain in Achieving Climate Goals. Seminar on China's Environment and Development. : Peking University.
He, G. (2024, March 22). Climate change impacts on planned supply–demand match in global wind and solar energy systems. Third Annual Faculty Cross-College Faculty Research Symposium. Baruch College
He, G. (2024, April 12). U.S. China Energy Transition. MIT Energy Conference 2023. Boston
He, G. (2024, November 13). SWITCH-China: Modeling the Transition of the World's Largest Power Sector. Openmod meets USA 2023. Stanford University
He, G. (2022, March 14). Achieving power sector carbon neutrality in a low-cost renewable era. Research Seminar. Harvard University: Harvard Kennedy School Growth Lab.
He, G. (2024, November 10). Quantifying the cost savings of global solar photovoltaic supply chains. 2022 International Outstanding Young Scholars Environment Forum. Beijing: Tsinghua University.
He, G. (2024, February 17). Clean power transition in a low-cost renewable era. Guest Lecture. : Dartmouth College.
He, G. (2024, December 1). Quantifying the cost savings of global solar photovoltaic supply chains. IAMC Annual Meeting 2022. : Integrated Assessment Modeling Consortium.
He, G. (2024, November 30). Long-Term Transition of China’s Power Sector under Carbon Neutrality Target and Water Withdrawal Constraint. IAMC Annual Meeting 2021. : Integrated Assessment Modeling Consortium.
He, G. (2020, September 16). Accelerating renewable development in China. APERC Annual Conference 2020. : Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
He, G. (2024, December 1). Accelerating renewable energy development in China. IAMC Annual Meeting 2020. : Integrated Assessment Modeling Consortium.
He, G. (2024, August 13). Rapid decline of renewable and storage costs offers earlier opportunity to decarbonize China's power system. International Conference on Applied Energy 2019. : Applied Energy Journal.
He, G. (2019, April 19). Modeling the drivers of clean energy transition. Department of Engineering and Public Policy Seminar. : Carnegie Mellon University.
He, G. (2018, October 20). China Power System Modeling Workshop: Enabling Transformation. International Forum on Energy Transitions 2018. : Clean Energy Ministerial, IRENA, NREL, CNREC, and SGERI.
He, G. (2017, June 27). Electrification in developing countries. EIA 2017 Annual Energy Conference. Washington, DC: Energy Information Administration.
He, G. (2017, December 5). The Energy, Air Pollution, and Water Nexus Challenges in Clean Power Transition. The 3rd Sino-U.S. Energy and Environment Forum.
He, G. (2017, June 19). Electricity Access Revisited: Asian and International Experience. 40th Annual IAEE International Conference. Singapore: International Association of Energy Economy.
He, G. (2024, January 15). Decarbonizing China's Power Sector: Potential, Prospects, and Policy - the SWITCH-China model . International Electricity Modeling Workshop. : U.S. Energy Information Administration.
He, G. (2024, August 7). Decarbonizing China’s Power Sector: Potential, Prospects, and Policy. Energy Technology Area Seminar. : Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
| Title | Funding Agency Sponsor | Start Date | End Date | Awarded Date | Total Funding | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Country Electricity Transition Potential and Challenges Project (MCET) | Enviornmental Defense Fund | 09/15/2023 | 09/30/2023 | 09/20/2023 | 40000 | Funded - In Progress |
| The carbon mitigation, air quality, and human health benefits achieved by global solar PV supply chains | ClimateWorks Foundation | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 05/15/2023 | 100000 | Funded - In Progress |
| Honor / Award | Organization Sponsor | Date Received | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baruch College Faculty Research Award | Baruch College Office of the Provost | 2024-03 | |
| Integrated Assessment Modeling Consortium (IAMC) Best Poster Award | Integrated Assessment Modeling Consortium | 2022-12 | |
| ITIF Energy Innovation Policy and Management Scholar | Information Technology and Innovation Foundation | 2019-05 | |
| Institute for New Economic Thinking Young Scholar | Institute for New Economic Thinking | 2013-05 | |
| Aspen Environment Forum Scholar | Aspen Institute | 2011-06 | |
| Cynthia Helms Fellow | World Resources Institute | 2008-06 | |
| Asia 21 Young Leaders | Asia Society | 2007-11 | |
| Youth Delegate to UNFCCC CoP11/MoP1 | Environment Jeunesse | 2005-11 |
College
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning Committee for National Transfer Student Week | Committee Member | 10/20/2023 |
University
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning Committee of CUNY Climate Change Consortium | Committee Member | 9/18/2023 | Present |
Professional
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resources, Conservation, and Recycling | Editor, Journal Editor | 9/1/2018 | Present | International | ||
| Nature; Science; Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America; Nature Climate Change; Nature Sustainability; Nature Communications; Science Bulletin; Energy Policy; Environmental Science & Technology; Climate Policy; Applied Energy; Energy Research & Social Science; Resources, Conservation and Recycling; Energy Efficiency; Energy Economics; Journal of Cleaner Production; Energy Conversion and Management, among others | Reviewer, Journal Article | 9/1/2015 | Present | International | ||
| REN21, International Energy Agency, Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, Maryland University Global Policy Center, Energy Innovation LLC, California-China Climate Institute | Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer | 9/1/2015 | Present | International | ||
| Energy, Ecology and Environment | Editor, Associate Editor | 1/1/2022 | Present | International | ||
| Resources, Conservation, and Recycling Best Paper Award Committee | Committee Member | 1/1/2018 | Present | International | ||
| Sloan Foundation; National Science Foundation | Reviewer, Grant Proposal | 1/1/2021 | Present | International |
Public
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China-US High-Level Dialogue on Climate and Energy Power Sector Decarbonization Working Group | Task Force Member | 1/1/2024 | Present | International | ||
| New York State Climate Action Council Scoping Plan Technical Advisor Group | Task Force Member | New York | 1/1/2021 | 12/31/2022 | State | |
| National Offshore Wind R&D Consortium’s R&D Advisory Group | Member | 1/1/2019 | 12/31/2021 | National | ||
| Testimony for New York State Senate Hearings On The Climate Leadership And Community Protection Act | Member | New York | 2/14/2019 | 2/14/2019 | State | |
| Center for Science Teaching & Learning Clean Tech Competition 2017, 2018 | Committee Member | 1/1/2017 | 12/31/2018 | International |