Christopher Payne

Christopher Payne

Energy/Environmental Policy Research Scientist/Engineer
(510) 495-2577
eta.lbl.gov/people/Christopher-Payne
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Bio

Over his career in energy efficiency and sustainability policy research, Christopher Payne has focused on understanding how decisions related to energy consumption are made, how public policy shapes those decisions, and how energy policy can be made more efficient, effective, and persistent. Dr. Payne is a recognized expert in organizational decision-making related to energy and sustainability, with a research specialty in institutional acquisition processes and their role in clean energy technology adoption. His current projects include:

In addition to those research topics, Dr. Payne has also been an advocate for greater participation in STEM by under-represented minorities, particularly Native Americans:

Education

Urban Affairs & Public Policy, PhD, University of Delaware
Science & Technology Studies, MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Physics, BA, Carleton College
Technology and Policy Studies, Concentration, Carleton College

Awards

2023 R&D 100 Award: R&D 100 Professional Team of the Year
August 29th 2023
Outstanding Performance Award
September 20th 2007
White House Closing the Circle Award
April 22nd 2007
Outstanding Performance Award
November 13th 2000
Letter of Commendation
April 26th 2000

Journal and Editorial Board Memberships

Energies, Reviewer
Energy and Buildings, Reviewer
Energy Efficiency, Reviewer
Energy Policy, Reviewer
Energy Research & Social Science, Reviewer
Journal of Cleaner Production, Reviewer
Sustainability, Reviewer

Publications

2022

The Policy Mullet: Good Intentions in Front, Bad Policy in Back

Authors: Abdul-Khabir, Fatima; Billie Holecek; Christopher T. Payne, and Gerald Robinson.
08/2022

2020

Identifying institutional barriers and policy implications for sustainable energy technology adoption among large organizations in California

Authors: Wang, Liyang; Molly Morabito; Christopher T. Payne, and Gerald Robinson.
11/2020

Messaging for Impact: Behavioral Science-Based Communication Strategies to Advance Energy Efficiency

Authors: Chalasani, Sravan; Clayton Johnson; Molly Morabito; Alexander Newkirk; Liyang Wang; Ian M. Hoffman, and Christopher T. Payne.
08/2020

National Mandates Won’t Save Us!: How to Design Energy Efficiency Policies that Address Institutional Barriers to Change

Authors: Morabito, Molly; Liyang Wang; Christopher T. Payne, and Luis L. Fernandes.

2018

The United States Federal Energy Management Program lighting energy efficiency 2017 update and impacts

Authors: Siap, David; Christopher T. Payne, and Alex Lekov.
10/2018

Changing Institutional Procurement Behavior to Achieve Energy Savings

Authors: Wang, Liyang, and Christopher T. Payne.
08/2018

2016

Contracting for Efficiency. A Best Practices Guide for Energy -Efficient Product Procurement

Authors: Bunch, , Saralyn, and Christopher T. Payne.
04/2016

2014

Evolution of Energy Efficiency Programs Over Time: The Case of Standby Power

Authors: Payne, Christopher T.; H.Y. Iris Cheung, and Emily Fisher.
08/2014

2013

Energy-efficient Public Procurement Best Practice in Program Delivery SEAD Initiative Procurement Working Group

Authors: Payne, Christopher T.; Andrew R. Weber, and Abby Semple.

Sustainable Behavior

Authors: Malone, Elizabeth L.; Richard C. Diamond; Amy K. Wolfe; Tom Sanquist; Christopher T. Payne, and Jerry Dion.

2012

Linking Resources and Structures: Increasing the Effectiveness of Energy Efficient Government Procurement Programs

Authors: Weber, Andrew R., and Christopher T. Payne.
05/2012

The Role of Business Systems in Achieving Market Transformation

Authors: Payne, Christopher T..
01/2012

Public Sector Procurement: Issues in Program Development & Delivery

Authors: Payne, Christopher T., and Andrew R. Weber.

2011

Evidence-Based Background Material Underlying Guidance for Federal Agencies in Implementing Strategic Sustainability Performance Plans Implementing Sustainability: The Institutional-Behavioral Dimension

Authors: Malone, Elizabeth L.; Tom Sanquist; Amy K. Wolfe; Richard C. Diamond; Christopher T. Payne, and Jerry Dion.
01/2011

2010

Towards a Policy of Progressive Efficiency

Authors: Harris, Jeffrey P.; Richard C. Diamond; Carl Blumstein; Chris Calwell; Maithili Iyer; Christopher T. Payne, and Paul Siderius.
11/2010

2008

Towards a sustainable energy balance: progressive efficiency and the return of energy conservation

Authors: Harris, Jeffrey P.; Richard C. Diamond; Maithili Iyer; Christopher T. Payne; Carl Blumstein, and Paul Siderius.
08/2008

A Plea for Simpler Electricity Tariffs

Authors: Coleman, Philip; Christopher T. Payne, and Richard G. White.
01/2008

Greening the U.S. House of Representatives

Authors: Diamond, Richard C., and Christopher T. Payne.

2007

Green the Capitol Initiative, Final Report

Authors: Beard, Daniel P.; Grant Scherling; Perry Plumart; Barbara A. Atkinson; Peter J. Biermayer; Richard E. Brown; Richard C. Diamond; Camilla Dunham; Ryan M. Firestone; Steve E. Greenberg; Don Medley; Anthony Ma; Alan K. Meier; Evan Mills; Bruce Nordman; Christopher T. Payne; Mary Ann Piette; Francis M. Rubinstein; Stephen E. Selkowitz; Craig P. Wray; Peng Xu; Mike Azarcon; Jim Calendar; Tom Costello; Eric Goodman; Greg Green; Charles Iliff; Brian Klein; Mike Laser; William Miller; Dan Murphy; Theon Parker; Dave Pilkins; Chris Potter; Louis Scalfari; Toby Virts; John Williams; Rick Wilmoth, and Beverly Wood.
06/2007

2006

Comparison groups on bills: Automated, personalized energy information

Authors: Iyer, Maithili; Willett Kempton, and Christopher T. Payne.
08/2006

The Commercial Energy Consumer: About Whom Are We Speaking?

Authors: Payne, Christopher T..
08/2006

Don't Supersize Me! Toward a Policy of Consumption-Based Energy Efficiency

Authors: Harris, Jeffrey P.; Richard C. Diamond; Maithili Iyer; Christopher T. Payne, and Carl Blumstein.
01/2006

2005

Federal Participation in LEED in 2005

Authors: Payne, Christopher T., and Beverly Dyer.
11/2005

2004

Federal participation in LEED

Authors: Payne, Christopher T., and Beverly Dyer.
11/2004

Many small consumers, one growing problem: Achieving energy savings for electronic equipment operating in low power modes

Authors: Payne, Christopher T., and Alan K. Meier.
08/2004

2002

Hurdling barriers through market uncertainty: Case studies in innovative technology adoption

Authors: Payne, Christopher T.; Anthony Radspieler Jr., and Jack Payne.
08/2002

What organizations did (and didn't) do: Three factors that shaped conservation responses to California's 2001 "crisis"

Authors: Janda, Kathryn B.; Christopher T. Payne; Rick Kunkle, and Loren Lutzenhiser.
08/2002

Understanding the response of commercial and institutional organizations to the California energy crisis

Authors: Lutzenhiser, Loren; Kathryn B. Janda; Rick Kunkle, and Christopher T. Payne.
07/2002

2001

Field Surveys of Office Equipment Operating Patterns

Authors: Webber, Carrie A.; Judy A. Roberson; Richard E. Brown; Christopher T. Payne; Bruce Nordman, and Jonathan G. Koomey.
09/2001

Demand-Responsive and Efficient Building Systems as a Resource for Electricity Reliability

Authors: Piette, Mary Ann; Joseph H Eto; Iain S. Walker; Stephen E. Selkowitz; Craig P. Wray; Bruce Nordman; Alan K. Meier; Philip Haves; Richard C. Diamond; Jeffrey P. Harris; Mithra M. Moezzi; Christopher T. Payne, and Jonathan G. Koomey.

2000

Bridging the Efficiency Gap: Commercial Packaged Rooftop Air Conditioners

Authors: Shugars, John; Philip Coleman; Christopher T. Payne, and Laura Van Wie McGrory.
01/2000

Utility Bill Comprehension in the Commercial and Industrial Sector: Results of Field Research

Authors: Payne, Christopher T..

Interim Findings of an Evaluation of the U.S. EnergyGuide Label

Authors: Payne, Christopher T.; Christine Egan, and Jennifer Thorne.

1998

Comparison Groups as a Tool for Evaluating Energy Efficiency Programs: An Analysis of ENERGY STAR@ Billing Comparison Groups

Authors: Iyer, Maithili; Willett Kempton, and Christopher T. Payne.
01/1998

Organizational Dynamics and Energy Policy

Authors: Payne, Christopher T..

1996

The Total Cost and Measured Performance of Utility-Sponsored Energy Efficiency Programs

Authors: Eto, Joseph H; Edward L. Vine; Leslie J. Shown; Richard Sonnenblick, and Christopher T. Payne.
12/1996

Energy Star Billing: Innovative Billing Options for the Residential Sector

Authors: Lord, ,Deirdre; Willett Kempton; Sam Rashkin; Annette Wilson; Christine Egan; Anita Eide; Maithili Iyer, and Christopher T. Payne.
01/1996

1994

Evaluation of Commercial Lighting Programs: A DEEP Assessment

Authors: Vine, Edward L.; Joseph H Eto; Leslie J. Shown; Richard Sonnenblick, and Christopher T. Payne.
08/1994

The Cost and Performance of Utility Commercial Lighting Programs

Authors: Eto, Joseph H; Edward L. Vine; Leslie J. Shown; Richard Sonnenblick, and Christopher T. Payne.
05/1994