Pioneering Research
Advancing knowledge at the intersection of energy systems, equity, and climate change through rigorous, data-driven analysis.
Research Focus
Dr. Nock’s research addresses one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to ensure everyone has access to affordable and modern energy technologies.
As an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, she leads a multidisciplinary research program that bridges engineering, social science, and policy analysis to create actionable insights.
Core Themes
1
Energy Insecurity
Causes, consequences, and solutions for energy poverty in the U.S.
2
Equitable Decarbonization
Ensuring clean energy transitions benefit all communities.
3
Energy Affordability
Ensuring everyone can use energy without causing financial stress.
4
Extreme Weather Risk
How heat waves and deep freezes affect vulnerable households.
5
Heat Pump Adoption
Barriers and opportunities for residential electrification.
6
Energy & Datacenters
Data center impacts on society.
