Billy Babis

Associate Scientist @SEI – Stockholm Environment Institute

NY, US

Strengthen social acceptance of renewable energy projects by increasing communication and transparency among local indigenous communities, government officials, and developers. Conduct data-driven research and develop interactive data-access tools tailored to local communities.Lead the conception and fundraising of interdisciplinary research efforts evaluating long-term state-level grid decarbonization planning including optimal policy interventions and electricity market reform.Evaluate local biodiversity and social impacts of various energy projects informed with rigorous geospatial analysis and visualization.Serve on SEI’s AI Task Force to advise key internal AI initiatives and ensure ethical use of AI. Developed AI-powered research tools supporting our work on renewable energy and equitable climate policy.Organize international convenings, lead stakeholder discussions, and present our research findings to diverse audiences to support evidence-based decisions on energy, climate, and AI policy.