Technical Reports

Pitt, D., Michaud, G., Rafferty, D (2023). Estimating the economic impacts of shared solar in Virginia. Prepared for the Coalition for Community Solar Access. https://rampages.us/wilderresearch/wp-content/uploads/sites/37363/2023/01/VCU-Report-Estimating-Economic-Benefits-of-CSS-in-VA-Final-1.pdf.

Michaud, G. (2022). Economic impact analysis of Thoroughbred Solar. Prepared for Thoroughbred Solar, LLC. https://psc.ky.gov/pscecf/2022-00115/torahood%40bricker.com/10122022095125/Exhibit_10_Economic_Impact_Analysis.pdf.

Michaud, G., Jenkins, D., Zimmer, M. J. (2021). Economic impacts of the South Branch solar project. Prepared for Leeward Renewable Energy. https://dis.puc.state.oh.us/DocumentRecord.aspx?DocID=4918a0c0-13c4-4df2-b3aa-c72222cf7587.

Raimi, D., Barone, A., Carley, S., Foster, D., Grubert, E., Haggerty, J., Higdon, J., Kearney, M., Konisky, D., Michael, J., Michaud, G., Nabahe, S., Peluso, N., Robertson, M., Reames, T. (2021). Policy options to enable an equitable energy transition. Prepared with Resources for the Future (RFF). https://media.rff.org/documents/RFF_Report_21-09_Policy_Options_to_Enable_an_Equitable_Energy_Transition.pdf.

Michaud, G., Wilson, N., Jenkins, D. (2021). Hydrogen to power: Economic impacts. Prepared for Newpoint Gas, LLC. https://www.portsfuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Newpoint-Gas_Hydrogent-to-Power_onepager_June-17.pdf.

Michaud, G., Khalaf, C. (2021). Pollution mitigation from utility-scale solar growth in Ohio. Prepared for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350305902_Pollution_Mitigation_from_Utility-Scale_Solar_Growth_in_Ohio.

Michaud, G., Khalaf, C. (2021). Zero-carbon electricity strategies for Ohio: Comparing solar to nuclear. Prepared for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350305868_Zero-Carbon_Electricity_Strategies_for_Ohio_Comparing_Solar_to_Nuclear.

Raimi, D., Glaser, R., Michaud, G. (2021). Federal economic development for coal communities: A case study of the Athens, Ohio region. Prepared with Resources for the Future (RFF). https://www.rff.org/publications/reports/examining-federal-economic-development-support-for-coal-communities-athens-ohio-region/.

Michaud, G., Jolley, G. J., Belleville, E. (2021). The economic contribution of Kenworth Truck Company to the regional economy. Prepared for Ohio Southeast Economic Development.

Stevens, K. A., Michaud, G., Jenkins, D. (2020). Impact analysis of power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Florida. Prepared for Solar United Neighbors (SUN). https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Impact-Analysis-of-Power-Purchase-Agreements-in-Florida.pdf.

Michaud, G., Khalaf, C., Zimmer, M., Jenkins, D. (2020). Measuring the economic impacts of utility-scale solar in Ohio. Prepared for the Utility Scale Solar Energy Coalition of Ohio (USSEC). https://www.ohio.edu/voinovich-school/news-resources/reports-publications/utility-scale-solar.

Michaud, G. (2020). Examining renewable energy transitions: A tool to enhance workforce development. Prepared for the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan. http://closup.umich.edu/sites/closup.umich.edu/repi/REPI-Michaud.pdf.

Michaud, G., Khalaf, C., Zimmer, M. (2020). Assessing the economic, workforce, and pollution impacts of the Fox Squirrel solar project. Prepared for Geenex Solar, LLC. http://dis.puc.state.oh.us/DocumentRecord.aspx?DocID=a8987458-3e67-4254-9607-fdbba968dd76.

DenHerder-Thomas, T., Welle, J., Farrell, J., McCoy, M., Chan, G., Cliburn, J., DeVar, S., Grimley, M., Michaud, G., Ramsden, C. (2020). Equitable community solar: Policy and program guidance for community solar programs that promote racial and economic equity. Prepared for Cleveland Owns & the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. https://ilsr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Equitable-Community-Solar-Report.pdf.

Michaud, G., Riley, J. (2019). Understanding wood waste markets in Ohio: An industry survey. Prepared for Appalachian Partnership, Inc. (API). 

Michaud, G., Wilson, N. (2019). Economic impacts of The Wilds. Prepared for The Wilds Safari Park & Conservation Center. https://www.ohio.edu/voinovich-school/sites/ohio.edu.voinovich-school/files/sites.pdf.

Michaud, G., Zimmer, M., Khalaf, C., Allwine, D., Pitt, D., Trainer, M., Kloepfer, J., Pacchetti, M. B., Westover, K., Riley, J., Hall-Jones, C., Cordetti, A., Ewart, M. (2019). Evaluating the economic benefits of solar energy deployment in Southeastern Ohio. Prepared for American Electric Power (AEP) Ohio. https://policycommons.net/artifacts/3757749/michaud-g/4563244.

Jolley, G. J., Khalaf, C., Michaud, G., Sandler, A. (2018). Appalachian Ohio skillshed analysis. Prepared for the U.S. Economic Development Administration. https://economicdevelopment.ohio.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Skillshed_Appalachian-Ohio-Skillshed-Analysis_Report.pdf.

Jolley, G. J., Khalaf, C., Michaud, G. (2018). Evaluating the economic impact of the Killen Station and Stuart Station plant closures. Prepared for the Adams County (OH) Commissioners.

Michaud, G. (2018). Economic impact analysis of Ohio’s shale industry cluster. Prepared for the Shale Innovation Project, funded through the Ohio University Research Division. https://www.ohio.edu/ce3/resources/OHIO-Economic-Impact-Analysis-of-Ohio-s-Shale-Industry-Cluster-FINAL-May-2018.pdf.

Pitt, D., Wang, Z., Michaud, G., Sadeghian, H., DePaola, M., Costello, J., Voscek, M., Harris, J., Athari, H. (2018). Optimizing the grid integration of distributed solar energy. Prepared for a Presidential Research Quest Fund Grant at Virginia Commonwealth University. https://wilder.vcu.edu/media/wilder/documents/OptimizingtheGridIntegrationofDistributedSolarEnergy.pdf.

Michaud, G., Driver, D., Smith, C. (2017). The state of the energy industry in Ohio: Job trends and projections. Conducted by Ohio University’s U.S. Economic Development Administration University Center. https://www.ohio.edu/ce3/resources/upload/GVS-White-Paper-State-of-Energy-Industry-in-Ohio-Michaud-et-al-Oct-2017.pdf.

Michaud, G., Jolley, G. J., Driver, D. (2017). City of Wellston retail market study. Prepared for the City of Wellston, Ohio. Conducted by Ohio University’s U.S. Economic Development Administration University Center.

Jolley, G. J., Michaud, G., Sandler, A., Driver, D., Lumumba, B., Riley, K., Smith, C. (2017). City of Belpre economic development strategic plan. Prepared for the Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Belpre, Ohio. http://files.constantcontact.com/4a396acb001/9880ff73-f021-49d4-ac3b-fc78ac65683b.pdf.

Michaud, G., Jolley, G. J., Wilson, N. (2017). Ohio’s wood industry cluster: Economic impact on state and Appalachian Ohio Geographies. Prepared for the Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth (APEG). https://ohiose.com/uploads/2016/10/Ohios-Wood-Industry-Cluster-2017-FINAL.pdf.

Jolley, G. J., Wilson, N., Michaud, G. (2016). Wood industry economic contribution analysis: Impact to Ohio and Appalachian Ohio, June 2016 update. Prepared for the Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth (APEG).

Borchers, E., Fewster, W., Knopf, J., Tatge, A., Michaud, G. (2016). Greater Richmond region community solar feasibility study. Prepared for VA SUN. https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Greater-Richmond-Region-Community-Solar-Feasibility-Study-Prepared-for-VA-SUN.compressed.pdf.

Burke, D., Michaud, G., Portier, M., Pitt, D. (2015). Feasibility study for commercial sector “solarize” program. Prepared for the Richmond Region Energy Alliance and VA SUN. http://www.vasun.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Feasibility-Study-for-Commercial-Sector-Solarize-Program-Final-1.pdf.

Allard, A., DePaola, M., Wright, W., Michaud, G., Pitt, D. (2015). Solar energy feasibility study for the city of Richmond. Prepared for the City of Richmond, Virginia.

Pitt, D., Michaud, G. (2014). Analyzing the costs and benefits of distributed solar generation in Virginia. A report on the work of the Virginia Distributed Solar Generation and Net Metering Stakeholder Group, as convened and facilitated by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy. http://mdvseia.org/wp-content/2014/12/SSG-Value-of-Solar-Study-Final-10-31-14.pdf.

Michaud, G. (2012). Portland, Maine affordable housing development proposal. Prepared for the Portland Housing Authority. Southern New Hampshire University, School of Community Economic Development.