Joe worked on several projects during his Fellowship at UCS. His main project focused on the future of coal in a world where climate legislation is imminent. His work was focused predominantly on UCS's upcoming Climate Roadmap, which evaluates different climate policy scenarios that enforce the necessary greenhouse gas emission reductions required to prevent dangerous levels of global warming. Joe created the assumptions for coal power that are used in the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) economic computer model for the Roadmap. He also contributed to the Emerging Technologies section, studying possible impacts of future energy sources such as hydrokinetic power and advanced storage. He worked on the post-processing of the NEMS runs and devised ways to make the results more accessible to a general audience.

In addition, Joe worked on the UCS coal position paper, gathering graphics for the report. He also created a webpage highlighting the major electricity consumers in the average American home, with a focus on the amount of coal needed to power each home and specific appliances. This webpage is part of larger media outreach program to educate people on their connection to coal power and global warming.

Joe thoroughly enjoyed his time in the UCS Cambridge office, and the time he spent outside the office, especially his time spent going to conferences, classes, bill signings, rallies, and Washington DC.

"I learned more about coal power than I ever wanted to know! I also learned a lot about the inner workings of a non-profit. One of the most important skills I learned was how to convey this type of information to a general audience… In other words, I've learned the importance of a good outreach program or PR department at an organization. This is a lesson I doubt I ever could have learned in school."

"Year after year, we have been able to count on capable and enthusiastic Fellows that provide important contributions to our work."