About Energy and Society
The Energy and Society group of ASU LightWorks aims to transition toward a sustainable energy future by employing social and humanistic sciences that address and promote policy and public engagement.
LightWorks Energy and Society investigates thematic areas including energy law, policy and regulation, energy and humanities, energy economics and finance, socio-energy systems, energy and human development, and energy efficient cultures.

Energy and Society Projects
The following projects are championed by LightWorks affiliated people and received or continue to receive the support of LightWorks.Energy Law, Policy and Regulation
- Consortium for Science Policy and Outcomes Energy Innovation Initiative
- Energy Policy Innovation Council
- Utility of the Future Center
Energy and the Humanities
- Humanities for the Environment North American Observatory
- Energy Ethics in Science and Engineering Education
Energy Economics and Finance
Socio-Energy Systems
Energy, Community and Development
Energy Efficient Cultures
Area leaders
Clark Miller
Associate Director for Faculty and Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, College of Global Futures
clark.miller@asu.edu
480-965-1778
Associate Director for Faculty and Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, College of Global Futures
clark.miller@asu.edu
480-965-1778
Kristin Mayes
Professor of Practice, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, College of Global Futures
Kris.Mayes@asu.edu
Professor of Practice, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, College of Global Futures
Kris.Mayes@asu.edu
Harvey Bryan
Professor Emeritus, The Design School, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
harvey.bryan@asu.edu
480-965-6094
Professor Emeritus, The Design School, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
harvey.bryan@asu.edu
480-965-6094