mohsenfatemi.bsky.social
PhD Candidate @KUSPAA | Co-Director Secretariat @PMRA1991 | Researching Energy Policy, Governance & Justice | Sustainability Adv. Board @LawrenceKS
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This isn’t a final policy—it’s a starting point for community conversation. I’m grateful to LJW for covering it, and I hope it invites more voices into this important local dialogue.
🌐 Link: www2.ljworld.com/news/2025/ju...
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It’s about giving people the information they need to make informed decisions, while also creating space for and encouraging broader conversations about affordability and energy efficiency in our community.
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With energy prices on the rise and over half of Lawrence residents living in rental housing, this proposal is about more than just numbers on a bill.
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It would call on landlords to share average utility expenses during the housing search process, helping to ensure renters have access to crucial cost information upfront.
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💡 Building Momentum: Laying the groundwork for future housing and energy equity efforts through open community dialogue and collaboration.
Thanks to the Journal-World for highlighting this important issue—I look forward to the coverage.
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💡 Saving Millions: Generating significant community-wide savings over time by reducing energy waste.
💡 Advancing Local Climate Goals: Supporting local climate and sustainability efforts under Lawrence's Strategic Plan, Ordinance 9744, and Douglas County's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
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💡 Expanding Choice: Helping households avoid high-burden units and make more informed decisions.
💡 Encouraging Efficiency: Creating market incentives for landlords to upgrade older, inefficient units.
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This proposed policy could be a meaningful step toward addressing structural energy burdens facing renters—especially low-income households—by:
💡 Improving Transparency: Providing renters with access to past utility costs before signing a lease.
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Thank you, Mark! This might be of interest: sites.google.com/view/ucd-men...
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💡 We find that cities with greater Transformative Governance Capacity—those that are proactive, learning-focused, and willing to take risks—are more likely to implement ambitious flood mitigation policies.
🌐 Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1080/1469...
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❓ The piece asks, "What makes some cities go beyond the bare minimum in preparing for climate disasters, while others stall?"
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I found not only an exceptional mentee—but also a remarkable friend. I’m certain she has a bright future ahead, and I’ll be cheering her on every step of the way.
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I’m sincerely grateful to Dr. Gwen Arnold for making this opportunity possible, and to Sarah for showing up with such warmth, curiosity, and commitment.
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It reminded me how meaningful mentorship can be—not just as a way to support students, but as a way to grow as an educator and human being.
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This program is designed to give undergraduates personalized guidance as they navigate their academic and professional paths, and I can honestly say the experience was just as enriching for me.
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Over the past several months, we explored everything from crafting professional narratives and preparing for interviews to refining résumés, navigating social media, and reflecting on personal growth. Our final meeting was today—and I already miss the thoughtful connection we built.
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Working with Sarah Maranta this year was an absolute joy. She is exceptionally bright, dedicated, and hardworking.
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@rrrachelkrause.bsky.social, @policyandpups.bsky.social,
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Huge thanks to Dr. Sarah Bishop for leading such a dynamic conversation, and to the Hall Center for continuing to create space for these important, inspiring dialogues.
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It was energizing to connect with such thoughtful and curious graduate students from across the humanities and social sciences—each exploring how their skills and passions can shape meaningful futures.
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📚 Paper: A pathway toward activating social equity in public administration education from the bottom up: The case of the energy and environmental justice educational and advocacy program.
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🌐 YouTube Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGuP...
@lawrencekstimes.com @kansasreflector.com @sierraclubks.bsky.social
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At last night’s meeting, we explored the potential of a utility bill disclosure ordinance—an important step toward ensuring that prospective tenants are informed of average utility costs prior to signing a lease.
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I am honored to collaborate with my dedicated colleagues on the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board at the City of Lawrence as we work to develop thoughtful solutions aimed at improving energy efficiency in the rental housing sector.
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Keep an eye out for our upcoming piece: “Do Cities with Greater Transformative Governance Capacity Pursue More Ambitious Policies? An Examination Through the Lens of Climate Resiliency.”
Congratulations to our fantastic team—Dr. Rachel Krause, Dr. Gwen Arnold, Dr. Le Anh Long, and Sarah Ludwick!
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A heartfelt thank you as well to the amazing friends who showed up and cheered me on. And most importantly, to my incredible wife, Golnaz—none of this would have been possible without your love, patience, and unwavering support. 🥰❤️
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I’m deeply grateful to my committee—Dr. Rachel Krause, Dr. Dorothy Daley, Dr. Zach Mohr, Dr. Ward Lyles, and Dr. Tsvetan Tsvetanov—for their invaluable support and guidance in pushing my research forward.
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🥰 Thanks to my advisor, Dr. Rachel Krause, and the School of Public Affairs & Administration for their continued guidance and encouragement.
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📘 "Toward a Causal Theory of Energy Justice: Exploring Regulatory Typologies, Uncovering Plausible Pathways, and the Conditional Role of Ownership in U.S. Utilities," 📘 with the support of a full stipend and tuition coverage.
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I’m grateful for the recognition and the opportunity to focus deeply on completing my work, titled: