UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation

Local Energy Generation Resources: A Working Conference (July 25-26)
2011-07-25 08:00 - 2011-07-26 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This two day conference will address the issue of designing and implementing a local system of renewable energy production in California.Governor Jerry Brown has called for 12,000 MW of renewable power generated within the local power distribution grid. Implementing this effort will offer important advantages in California’s drive for clean power – development of local resources, avoided costs of new intercity transmission or remote generation, and additional consumer autonomy. But taking this goal to the level envisioned by the Governor calls for new approaches and new coalitions between consumers, community leaders, utilities and power providers. Some of the challenges include:• financing tools that help build new power sources, but also keep costs as low as possible.• improvements to existing wires and transformers, and new policies to speed connections • policies and techniques to measure and manage power demand and variable power sources • new efforts in local land use, building and fire codes to speed up deployment. Unlike the large utility-scale renewables projects, which compete in a statewide market, these projects are tied to the local grid, and are more sensitive to local conditions. Many of these issues stand outside or straddle the policy authorities of individual federal or local agencies. No one constituency can resolve the challenges in every jurisdiction. The two-day conference will explore these challenges in detail by engaging stakeholders in discussions with experts, regulators and other stakeholder groups. The invitation-only conference is intended to be highly participatory and requires extensive facilitation and advance work. Some participants will take roles as participants or facilitators. All participants will review discussion papers set for each panel, as well as other conference materials (such as a paper describing technologies and their attributes.) For more information visit the official website at http://gov.ca.gov/s_energyconference.php

CD-9 Community Solar Forum
2011-07-16 09:30 - 12:00
J.R. DeShazo will be one of several experts to present information at the CD-9 Community Solar Forum. This forum will help to identify policies, regulations and initiatives, such as a Solar Feed-in Tariff and the current Solar Incentive Program that are needed to bring about more sustainable solar rooftop development and job creation in Los Angeles.
Joining as moderator and keynote speaker will be Los Angeles City Council President Pro Tempore Jan Perry. Invited and confirmed speakers include: JR DeShazo, Director, UCLA Luskin Center, Manuel Pastor, Director, USC Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (PERE) , co-authors of the “Making a Market: Multi-family Rooftop Solar and Social Equity in Los Angeles” study as well as representatives from the LADWP, LADBS, and members of the community with a vested interest in renewable energy and job creation.

UCCS presents J.R. DeShazo - "Improving the Design of Local Solar Programs: A Case Study of Los Angeles"
2011-06-30 12:00 - 13:30
In the search for clean energy solutions, new public policies are creating incentives for solar energy throughout California. J.R. DeShazo, Director of the Luskin Center for Innovation, will discuss his high-profile solar policy study that provides data on the potential impact that regional solar power policies can have on Los Angeles’ renewable power sources. Specifically, his analysis of rooftop solar potential in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is endowed not only with bountiful sunshine, but also with vast expanses of low-rise urban development that offers valuable sitting opportunities for distributed solar energy generation. In addition, DeShazo will give a brief overview of his recent solar Feed-In Tariff research which resulted in Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s release of a long-term, comprehensive solar plan, including a proposal for a solar Feed-in Tariff program administered by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The information may prove useful for economic development planners, solar photovoltaic (PV) installers, utility planners, building owners, public administrators, labor union leadership, and anyone interested in the development of solar power in California.
Visit http://bit.ly/jHkXF8 to register.

AIA|LA ARCHITECTURE OF TRANSPORTATION Design Symposium
2011-06-24 08:30 - 17:30
“The Architecture of Transportation” symposium will serve as a forum to discuss innovative ideas about how to build transportation systems that support and strengthen healthier, more functional and more livable neighborhoods.The symposium will be organized as a series of candid discussions moderated with the objective of developing a set of common goals and next steps. Whether it is developing consensus on what most effectively supports a complete community, or identifying regulatory reforms that need to be immediately addressed, the symposium will serve as an opportunity to bring a diverse public and professional community together.We will all take part in the discussion about how best to transform our transportation system into an economically sustainable network that supports happier, healthier and more active living. Click HERE to register for the event.

The Death of the Nuclear Renaissance, featuring Albert Carnesale
2011-06-22 19:00 - 21:00
The recent catastrophic nuclear meltdowns in Japan have cast a shadow over the future of nuclear power that was undergoing a renaissance as a
possible “clean energy” solution to the global warming crisis. Albert Carnesale, the Chancellor Emeritus of UCLA, Victor Gilinsky, a former commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and nuclear physicist Arjun Makhijani, head of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, discuss the future of nuclear power.
Hammer Forum is moderated by Ian Masters, journalist, author, screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, and host of the radio programs Background Briefing, Sundays at 11am, and The Daily Briefing, Monday through Thursday at 5pm, on KPFK 90.7 FM.
HAMMER FORUM
This ongoing series of timely, thought-provoking events addresses current social and political issues.
ALL HAMMER PUBLIC PROGRAMS ARE FREE. Tickets are required, and are
available at the Billy Wilder Theater Box Office one hour prior to start
time. Limit one ticket per person on a first come, first served basis.
Hammer members receive priority seating, subject to availability.
Reservations not accepted, RSVPs not required.
Parking is available under the museum for $3 after 6:00pm.
For additional information, please visit the Hammer Museum Web site.

Siemens Solar Thought Leadership Forum "Solar Exchange West 2011"
2011-06-16 08:00 - 18:00
Purpose: To gather leaders from industry, research, government and the general public to focus on the major issues related to advanced energy production using solar photovoltaic and solar thermal technologiesShowcase university based research and development effortsGain exposure to potential investors and business communityIdentify potential research collaborations with other university investigators & industryGaining a stronger understanding of problems experienced by decision makers in the solar industry.Format:Short presentations and panel discussion with Q&ASee Siemens website (link to come) for description and registration.

Green-Economics Growth-Engine Opportunity
2011-06-09 16:00 - 17:30
A Talk by:Michael P. Totten,Chief Advisor,Climate, Energy & Green Technologies, Conservation
International, Center for Environmental Leadership in Business, Washington, DC Green-Economics
Growth-Engine Opportunity
Prospering from Green
Apps and Tipping Points (GreenATP) through Social Web Networks
Stabilizing Climate,
Protecting Biodiversity, Turning Poverty into Sustainable Livelihoods

Luskin/IOE Lunch Speaker Series with Suzanne Paulson: "Neighborhood scale air pollutant gradients"
2011-06-06 12:00 - 13:00
UCLA Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Studies professor Suzanne Paulson will present a talk at the monthly research seminar. Professor Paulson’s research interests center on the influence airborn particles on climate on health.
The Faculty Research Seminar meets on the first Monday of every month to present the latest from UCLA’s scholars. A different faculty member presents their research and publications at every meeting, making the FRS a source of diverse perspectives on some of the most important issues of today. This year’s speakers come from departments across UCLA, including the Institute of the Environment, the Anderson School of Management and the UCLA Law School.
A light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP before the date of the event.

The Future of Water in Southern California
2011-05-24 16:00 - 18:00
The Luskin Center for Innovation would like to invite you to the UCLA Water Resources Group inaugural public meeting on May 24th, which will feature a discussion on the recently-released report of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) Blue Ribbon Committee. The report recommends models, strategies and approaches for the coming half-century of water challenges. Luskin scholar Yoram Cohen was appointed member of the Blue Ribbon Committee, Luskin scholar and director J.R. DeShazo served as research staff for the Blue Ribbon Committee, and Luskin Center Executive Committee member Glen MacDonald presented to the committee. The Luskin Center will also host an event in later 2011 on local water source development and reuse. Please stay tuned and in the meantime, we hope to see you at the meeting on May 24th.The Future of Water in Southern California: A Presentation and Discussion on the Metropolitan Water District’s Blue Ribbon Committee ReportUCLA Water Resources Group Inaugural Public MeetingClick here to RSVP Keynote Robert Simonds, Blue Ribbon Committee Chair and Former MWD DirectorPanelYoram Cohen, Blue Ribbon Committee Member, Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering & Director, Water Technology Research CenterJ.R. DeShazo, Committee Consultant, Associate Professor of Public Policy & Director, Luskin Center for Innovation Robert Lempert, Committee Consultant, RAND Corporation & Director, Frederick S. Pardee Center for Longer Range Global Policy and the Future Human Condition Glen MacDonald, Panel Moderator, Professor of Geography and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology & Director, Institute of the Environment and SustainabilityThe MWD Blue Ribbon Committee Report outlines proposed models, strategies and approaches for the coming half-century of water challenges. More than 20 of Southern California’s corporate, community and academic leaders contributed to the report. The analysis, recommendations and strategies cover the development of new water options for Southern California, energy for the future, economic development and new technologies, financial stability, workforce, and external and internal communications functions. This event is a joint presentation of the UCLA:Institute of the Environment and SustainabilityLaw School Emmett Center for Climate Change and the EnvironmentLaw School Frankel Environmental Law Policy ProgramWater Technology Research CenterHenry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied ScienceLuskin Center for Innovation in the Luskin School of Public Affairs

The Environmental Performance of Multinationals: Analyzing Differences between Host and Home Countries
2011-05-23 12:00 - 13:00
Should Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) adopt the same environmental standards when they operate in different countries? While it is assumed that MNEs can take advantage of cross-country differences in environmental regulations by moving production capacity to countries with lax environmental standards to reduce some of their costs, in this paper, we argue that MNEs can benefit from adopting the same environmental standards in all their international operations to improve their productivity, efficiency, and reputation. We will present results based on 128 MNEs with headquarters and subsidiaries based in the USA, Canada, France and Spain.Speaker BiographyAlberto Aragon-Correa is a Full Professor of Management at University of Granada (Spain). Alberto’s research interests include the connections between natural environment and corporate strategic management. He is now a Visiting Scholar at UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and works with Professor Magali Delmas (Director of the UCLA Center for Corporate Environmental Performance). Professor Aragon-Correa leads the ISDE-Innovation, Sustainability, and Development- at University of Granada involving 23 full time scholars. His research and visiting position is funded by the European Commission and the Spanish Ministry of Research. Alberto has published papers in multiple top tier journals. A light lunch will be provided at the event.

Anderson Policy Area Seminar Series Featuring Magali Delmas
2011-05-13 13:30 - 15:00
While research suggests that information policies have thepotential to reduce environmental pollution by allowing customers or investors
to choose products or prefer companies with a smaller environmental footprint,
we still have little understanding about the conditions under which people
respond to information about environmental performance and act on it. In this
research, we test the effect of intrinsic motivations, social norms and
reputation as potential motivators in the context of energy conservation
behavior. We implement a field experiment where we provide consumers with
private and public information about their energy usage. Private information in
the form of real time feedback helps consumers understand their energy usage and
lowers the cost of conservation. Public information in the form of energy
display posters about consumers’ individual energy usage allowed consumers to
experience reputation benefits from conspicuous conservation. The results of
the year-long experiment in the residence halls at the University of California
Los Angeles, show that reputational concerns effectively motivated heavy
electricity users to reduce consumption by 15 percent. Public information in
conjunction with private information was more effective than private
information alone to motivate conservation behavior.
For
more information on this talk, or other Policy Area seminars, please visit:
http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/x3681.xml

Climate Change: Global Consequence--Local Action
2011-05-11 18:30 - 20:30
The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles presents:A Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Event
Wednesday, May 11th, at 6:30 PM, at the
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre.
Featuring the award winning documentary, Climate
Refugees, and a video short from Oxfam America,
Sisters on the Planet. Climate
Refugees puts a human face on the impacts of climate change
already occurring and is the most talked about film on our environment since
An Inconvenient Truth. The evening begins with a 6:30 PM
Reception, Screening starts at 7:00
PM, and is immediately followed by a panel discussion
of local climate policy experts. Come hear what we Angelenos can do now to
mitigate our carbon footprint.
Panel Moderator:
Paul Bunje, Executive Director, UCLA Center for Climate
Change Solutions, & Managing Director, Los Angeles Regional,
Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC)
Panelists:
JR DeShazo, Environmental Economist, Director, UCLA
Luskin Center for Innovation & Lewis Center for Regional
StudiesCara Horowitz, Executive Director, Emmet Center on
Climate Change, UCLA Environmental Law CenterJonathan Parfrey, Board Commissioner LADWP, & Executive
Director, Green LA Coalition
Register On-Line
www.lwvlosangeles.org
ADMISSION $10 / $5 STUDENTS
OR click here for the event
flyer.

Air Emissions and Environmental Justice in Los Angeles
2011-05-04 18:30 - 19:30
Even while air emissions in the Southern California region have improved over time, certain communities continue to bear a disproportionate share of emission burdens. Nowhere is this more evident than with communities near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Our distinguished panel participants will bring their varied perspectives and experiences to explore the implications of environmental justice in air assessment.Panel Participants Include:Jesse Marquez, Executive Director, Coalition for a Safe EnvironmentBahram Fazeli, Research and Policy Analyst, Communities for a Better EnvironmentAdriano Martinez, Project Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council

Luskin/IOE Lunch Speaker Series with Tim Malloy: "Beyond Risk Assessment: Prevention-Based Chemicle Policy"
2011-05-02 12:00 - 13:00
UCLA Law School professor Tim Malloy will present a talk at the monthly research seminar. Malloy is a Faculty Director of the interdisciplinary UCLA Sustainable Technology and Policy Program whose research interests include environmental, chemical and nanotechnology policy, regulatory policy, and organizational theory, with particular emphasis on the relationship between regulatory design and implementation and the structure of business organizations. In addition, he has worked and written extensively in the area of risk governance and pollution prevention, melding together his academic interests with his work in the Sustainable Technology Policy Program.
A light lunch will be served at the event. Please RSVP before the date of the event.

Sustainability Summit "Fulfilling our New Market Potential: Plans for Integrating our Energy, Housing and Community Needs"
2011-04-12 07:00 - 14:30
Now in its fourth year, the LABC Sustainablity Summit promotes Los Angeles’ competitiveness in the green economy by bringing professionals, experts and policy makers together to discuss issues critical issues confronting the region.
We will be updating the event information as it becomes available. For now, visit http://www.labusinesscouncil.org/programs.php

CANCELED: Oppenheim Lecture on Green Chemistry
2011-04-05 18:00 - 20:00
As of April 4th, this event has been CANCELED because Dr. Anastas has an urgent need to be in Japan on April 5th. The below information is for historical purposes only:Featuring: Dr. Paul Anastas, Science Advisor and Assistant Administrator for Research and Development for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Overview:Historically, products and processes have been regulated with the goal of reducing toxicity to acceptable levels based on human health risks. Green Chemistry is a powerful tool that can be used to mitigate the problem of toxicity before it occurs. Demonstrated successes across industry sectors have shown that Green Chemistry approaches can lead to reduced hazard, improved performance, and economic growth simultaneously. Dr. Anastas will discuss scientific advances in the design of intrinsically safe and environmentally benign products and the resulting paradigm shift in understanding the relationship between people, chemicals, and the environment.About the Lecturer:Known widely as the “Father of Green Chemistry” for his groundbreaking research on the design, manufacture, and use of minimally-toxic, environmentally-benign chemicals, Dr. Anastas has an extensive record of leadership in government, academia, and the private sector.
Details:Tuesday, April 5, 20116:00 pm Reception7:00 pm LectureFowler Museum of Cultural History at UCLA

Luskin/IOE Lunch Speaker Series with Magali Delmas: "Energy Conservation Behavior"
2011-04-04 12:00 - 13:00
Professor at the Anderson School and researcher for the Institute of the Environment and the Luskin Center, Magali Delmas will present a talk at the monthly research seminar. Magali Delmas has written more than 50 articles, book chapters and case studies on business and the natural environment. Standing at the crossroads of policy and management, professor Delmas’ research focuses on the various interactions between environmental policy and business strategy at the national and international level.
The Faculty Research Seminar meets on the first Monday of every month to present the latest from UCLA’s scholars. A different faculty member presents their research and publications at every meeting, making the FRS a source of diverse perspectives on some of the most important issues of today. This year’s speakers come from departments across UCLA, including the Institute of the Environment, the Anderson School of Management and the UCLA Law School.
Lunch will be served. Please RSVP before the date of the event.

Luskin/IOE Lunch Speaker Series with Rui Wang: "Built Environment, Travel, Nutrition and Health in Chinese Cities"
2011-03-07 12:00 - 13:00
Rui Wang, UCLA School of Public Affairs, will present at talk at the monthly IoES/Luskin faculty research seminar. His talk is entitled, “Built Environment, Travel, Nutrition and Health in Chinese Cities.”
Abstract:
Using a longitudinal survey of households and communities in China, this study examines the potential causal relationship between the built environment and travel behavior, nutrition intake, and health of urban residents. The results show that: (1) household income, size, and accessibility to transit and schools affect motor vehicle ownership, though differently depending on motor vehicle type and city size; (2) increase in household income and ownership of motor vehicle reduce the likelihood of cycling or walking by adult commuters; (3) availability of fast food restaurants in neighborhood and ownership of car increase children’s consumption of fast food; (4) the numbers of accessible supermarkets and free markets have opposite effects on urban residents’ food consumption, measured by intakes of calorie, protein, carbohydrate and fat. Income level positively affects intake of protein. Ownership of motorcycle positively affects intake of protein and adult intake of carbohydrate. Neighborhood accessibility to fast food positively affects carbohydrate intake; and (5) adult body mass index is affected positively by income and negatively by education level and participation in housework. Overall, neighborhood food environment, such as access to markets and fast food restaurants, shows significant effects on urban residents’ food and nutrition intake, but not significantly on their health outcomes. While some features of the built environment, such as accessibility to transit and schools, show little direct effect on travel behavior, nutrition intake, or health of Chinese urban residents. Nevertheless, evidence suggests that their effects may be indirect, through household vehicle ownership.
The Faculty Research Seminar meets on the first Monday of every month to present the latest from UCLA’s scholars. A different faculty member presents their research and publications at every meeting, making the FRS a source of diverse perspectives on some of the most important issues of today. This year’s speakers come from departments across UCLA, including the Institute of the Environment, the Anderson School of Management and the UCLA Law School.
A light lunch will be served at the event. Please RSVP before the date of the event.

Conference: Complete Streets for Los Angeles - The Vision and the Challenge
2011-02-25 08:30 - 19:00
A complete streets approach promises full inclusion in transportation projects, from design through operation, to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public transportation users of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across a complete street, including drivers, public transportation riders, pedestrians, and bicyclists as well as older people, children, and people with disabilities. With this one‐day event, UCLA plans to bring together an array of urban thinkers and visionaries to explore current boundaries of research in areas that are integral to the promise of complete streets. The program has been designed specifically to meet the needs of people working with public agencies and departments that have responsibility for imminent redevelopment. It also promises to be of intense interest to those engaged in practice or research, especially in the fields of transportation, urban planning, public policy, law, architecture, public health, and others. To receive email updates about the conference, sign up here. For more information, or to register for the conference, click here.

THE CLEANTECH CORRIDOR & CLEANTECH LOS ANGELES
2011-02-09 18:30 - 21:00
Speakers:Mr. Gaurav Srivastava, AICP,Senior Associate, AECOMMr. Michael Swords,Executive Director of Strategic Research & Global Partnerships, UCLA
This event will highlight the Cleantech Corridor, recently the subject of a major study by the Urban Land Institute, and CleanTech Los Angeles, a multi-institutional collaboration to establish Los Angeles as the global leader in research, commercialization, and deployment of clean technologies. Specifically, the presentations will address the planning and urban design challenges within the Cleantech Corridor, the purpose of CleanTech Los Angeles, and key findings from the UCLA Luskin for Innovation report “Clean Technology in Los Angeles: Improving the City’s Competitivness.”

For more details including information about meal options, see:
http://www.socalplanningcongress.org/?p=260

RSVP required by noon on Friday, February 4thRSVP by e-mail at socalplanningcongress@gmail.comFor information call Jose Gutierrez @ 310-648-5755

Matt Kahn gives a talk on "Climatopolis" at the Faculty Research Seminar
2011-02-07 12:00 - 13:00
Dr. Kahn will give a talk on his new book, “Climatopolis.” The book focuses on cities as the loci of economic and lifestyle adaptations to global climate change. Cautiously optimistic, Kahn argues that market forces will both change the face of our cities and ultimately provide solutions to the challenges imposed by global warming. For more information of Matt Kahn’s book, visit the website by clicking here.The Faculty Research Seminar meets on the first Monday of every month to present the latest from UCLA’s scholars. A different faculty member presents their research and publications at every meeting, making the FRS a source of diverse perspectives on some of the most important issues of today. This year’s speakers come from departments across UCLA, including the Institute of the Environment, the Anderson School of Management and the UCLA Law School. A light lunch will be provided for those in attendance. Please RSVP before the date of the event.

The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation and the World Trade Center Association Los Angeles-Long Beach present: "Global Green Tech"
2011-01-24 16:00 - 19:00
This event is designed to increase collaboration among parties interested in bringing green tech to Los Angeles. Topics to be discussed include: the global market and regulatory environment, the international impact of government regulatory policy, and the financial aspects of doing business in LA county. The Luskin Center’s director, J.R. DeShazo, will present research on feed-in tariffs as a solar incentive program designed to spur green tech development and investment.
The main program will be from 4:00PM to 5:30PM, followed by a cocktail reception from 5:30-7:00PM. This event is being parallel to the VerdeXchange Conference, and attendees of that conference will be present at the cocktail reception.

Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Greuel on "L.A. Environmental Priorities and a Time of Fiscal Limitations."
2011-01-19 12:00 - 13:30
In this discussion the well known Controller for Los Angeles, Wendy Greuel, will tackle the tough choices facing our city as we confront serious environmental and sustainability challenges in the midst of severe economic constraints. The situation has already led to substantial reorganization of the City’s environment and sustainability efforts – and some controversy. Controller Gruel will use her vantage point to discuss the current situation and engage in a dialogue with faculty on where we are and where we are going.
Speaker Biography:
Prior to being elected City Controller in 2009, Wendy Greuel was President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council and represented the Second District in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. She was sworn into that office in 2002. She has a very strong record on environmental policy and legislation including creation of the sixth largest park in the City of Los Angeles, securing the passage of the historic San Gabriel/Verdugo Mountains Scenic Preservation Corridor Plan, directed the Department of Water and Power to increase the portion of their power produced by renewable energy to 20% by 2017.
A light lunch will be served.

Luskin/IOE Lunch Speaker Series with Jason Snyder: "What Drives Discretion in Vehicle Emissions Testing Outcomes?'
2010-12-06 12:00 - 13:00
UCLA Anderson School professor Jason Snyder will present a talk discussing vehicle emissions at the monthly research seminar. Professor Snyder researches competitive strategies and socially responsible business. Most specifically, he seeks to understand the influence of competition on socially responsible behavior.
The Faculty Research Seminar meets on the first Monday of every month to present the latest from UCLA’s scholars. A different faculty member presents their research and publications at every meeting, making the FRS a source of diverse perspectives on some of the most important issues of today. This year’s speakers come from departments across UCLA, including the Institute of the Environment, the Anderson School of Management and the UCLA Law School.
A light lunch will be provided at the event. Please RSVP before the date of the event.

LABC Annual Mayoral Sustainable Housing and Transportation Summit
2010-11-17 07:30 - 14:00
Are lenders ready to aggressively re-invest in housing?How can we reduce the energy costs and provide new revenue streams for affordable housing developers and low income tenants?How will an increase in public investment benefit LA’s transit and housing communities? Will new transit corridors connect workforce housing and job centers?Will California find a permanent source of funding for affordable housing? These questions will be addressed at the LABC’s annual Mayoral Sustainable Housing and Transportation Summit. Keynote speakers include Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. The UCLA Luskin Center’s Director J.R. DeShazo will be among the featured speakers at this event.Click here to register now.For more info contact Anthony Annatone at aannatone@labusinesscouncil.org or 3102267460

Energy 101 – Session 2: Policy Issues
2010-11-16 18:00 - 21:00
The second Energy 101 session is on Policy Issues in energy and will be presented by Ryan Matulka. Ryan is an alum of Anderson, Class of 2009 and is currently working with UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation as a Project Manager.

The Future of the Electric Car
2010-11-15 19:00 - 21:00
The future of energy efficient vehicle industry is ripe with potentially disruptive breakthroughs which include radically new materials, components and forms. The total market for electric vehicles is about double that for cars and will remain so as the total market almost quintuples in the next ten years. Panelists include: • Jordan Ramer, Chief Executive Officer, EVConnect • Chris Vournakis, PEV Readiness, External Engagement, Southern California Edison • Russell Vare, EV Regional Manager for Nissan USA • James Provenzano, President of CleanAirNow

Luskin/IOE Lunch Speaker Series with Jared Diamond: "Modern lifestyle + old bodies = new diseases"
2010-11-01 12:00 - 13:00
Dr. Jared Diamond, UCLA professor, distinguished researcher and best selling author will present a talk at the monthly research seminar. Lunch will be provided. Registration is now closed.

Author Talk: Matt Kahn on "CLIMATOPOLIS: How Cities will Thrive in the Hotter Future"
2010-10-26 19:00 - 21:00
Over the next 20 years, hundreds of millions of people will move to cities, demanding the economic opportunities and material comforts of urban life: air conditioning, personal computers, rich diets, cars, cell phones. In 1950, only 30 percent of the world’s population lived in urban areas; by 2030, that figure will rise to 60 percent. While cities have long propelled economic growth and brought prosperity to their residents, how will they fare as populations increase, temperatures rise, natural disasters threaten, and resources grow scarce? UCLA Luskin Scholar and professor at the School of Public Affairs Matthew Kahn, author of Climatopolis: How Our Cities Will Thrive in the Hotter Future, visits Zócalo to explain how we can best prepare for the urban future.Thanks to our media sponsor: KCRWFor more information visit: http://zocalopublicsquare.org/upcoming.php?event_id=441

Fran Pavley, chair of the California Senate Select Committee on Climate Change and AB32 Implementation, hosts an open forum
2010-10-18 10:00 - 12:00
http://senweb03.senate.ca.gov/focus/outreach/sd23/sd23-climatechange-201…
