Benjamin Bahena Research Analyst
chicago
English, Spanish
About Benjamin
Benji has been involved in various projects ranging from US consumer foodservice, to home improvement goods and interstate trade impacts.
Benji conducts research across several industries advising on domestic and international trends. Benji holds a master's degree in Energy and Sustainability from Northwestern University's Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy.
Recently Published Work
US Heat Pump Adoption Continues to Rise Amid Shifting Policy Support
25 Feb 26Despite lagging behind European adoption rates, heat pumps in the US have outsold traditional gas furnaces annually since 2021, according to RMI (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute). Since 2015, the Energy Information Administration has reported higher residential HVAC activity each year. With cooling rates increasing due to higher average global temperatures, heat pumps have two points in their favour.
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US Immigration Policies are Further Destabilising Consumer Foodservice Operators
20 Feb 262025 was a particularly challenging year for restaurant owners from both an operations and business perspective. An uncertain economic landscape complicated by ongoing US trade policy reforms is impacting consumer foodservice.
Benjamin Bahena
CES 2026: Pivot or Die
19 Jan 26The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, concluded with AI still front and centre.
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