Streamlining Home Electrification: Strategies to Reach Disadvantaged Communities
2026-06-11 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Webinar
How can electrification programs better support households in disadvantaged communities?
Join this webinar to explore strategies to reduce program participation barriers and expand home electrification across California. We’ll draw on findings from our recently published report, Streamlining Home Electrification in the Gateway Cities, on a promising pilot program in the L.A. region.
What to Expect: We’ll discuss the benefits of the “one-stop-shop” case management approach and the potential for streamlined applications and a universal home assessment process to facilitate participation across programs. A panel of experts will share perspectives from across the field — including state policy, environmental justice, and more — followed by a moderated Q&A.
When: Thursday, June 11 from 3:30-4:30 PM Pacific Time
Where: Register here to receive the Zoom link to attend.
Presented by: UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation in partnership with Valley Clean Air Now (Valley CAN)
Related Report: Streamlining Home Electrification in the Gateway Cities
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Agenda

Introduction: Dr. Gregory Pierce
Opening Remarks: Cliff Rechtschaffen
Research Presentation: Lauren Dunlap
Panel Discussion featuring Ross Zelen, Wendy Salvador-Galbraith, and Beckie Menten
Audience Q&A

Hosts
Dr. Gregory Pierce, Senior Director, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Lauren Dunlap, Project Manager of Energy Equity Research, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation

Featured Speakers
Cliff Rechtschaffen, Board Member, California Air and Resources Board
Ross Zelen, Principal Consultant, California Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change
Wendy Salvador-Galbraith, Community Organizer, Greenhouse South LA
Beckie Menten, California Director, Building Decarbonization Coalition
