Christian Tae
Policy Analyst, Climate & Clean Energy Program
Christian Tae is passionate about using modeling and analysis to create clean, reliable, and equitable electricity and transportation systems. Tae works on a variety of issues, including green hydrogen applications to industry, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle/clean fuel advocacy, along with the federal and state policies that would accelerate these solutions. Prior to joining NRDC, he researched novel photovoltaic technologies and implemented machine learning models for EV battery optimization in industry. Tae holds bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from Stanford University. He is based in NRDC's Washington, D.C., office.
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Green Hydrogen Opportunities for the Midwest
Expert BlogAmulya Yerrapotu, Christian Tae
To avert a climate crisis, the Midwest, like the rest of the country, will need to fully decarbonize its economy by 2050. This includes decarbonizing the power sector as soon as possible and working at more emissions-heavy sectors like steelmaking…
2020 U.S. Power Report Card: Good Marks for Solar & Wind
Expert BlogUnited StatesChristian Tae
The U.S. power sector in 2020 made big strides in wind and solar, accompanied by a decrease in retail electricity usage due to COVID-19 and a decrease in overall emissions— but we still have work to do.
Hydrogen Safety: Let's Clear the Air
Expert BlogChristian Tae
When handled responsibly, green hydrogen is less dangerous than other flammable fuels that we rely on today. Moving forward, industry and government institutions must build on existing robust safety protocols and continue to make safety a key priority for investment…