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Anni Dai is a climate policy fellow at the California-China Climate Institute. Currently pursuing an S.J.D. degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law, her research focuses on comparative analysis of prominent renewable energy incentives implemented globally. She aims to propose effective methodologies for China to systematically integrate renewable energy, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. 

Anni Dai has contributed to various esteemed journals, where she has shared insights on the political and legal frameworks surrounding renewable portfolio standards in China, drawing lessons from the experiences of the United States. Additionally, she has provided recommendations for establishing regulatory frameworks for energy planning related to ultra-high voltage transmission systems in China, with the aim of facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. Prior to joining the California-China Climate Institute, Anni Dai gained professional experience working at law firms and energy companies in both China and the United States.