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UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation releases Strategic Roadmap

Journeying through 15 years of impact, our priorities for the next few years, and opportunities to partner

UCLA LCI joins international team to support community-driven energy transition planning

A coalition of universities and community organizations aims to integrate justice principles into local efforts.

UCLA to guide the prioritization and evaluation of equity strategies for LADWP’s clean energy transition

New engaged research builds on LCI’s past affordability recommendations.

2023 Impact Report: Our New Era of Shaping Effective and Equitable Environmental Policy Solutions

A brief, interactive summary of select environmental policy impacts in 2023

UCLA guides LADWP as it pursues the first equity-focused clean energy transition

LCI’s first-of-its-kind study includes recommendations on how to expand low-income customer protections

Welcome to our new associate project manager, Lauren Dunlap

Learn more about her research at the nexus of energy justice and climate adaptation

Celebrating our impact in 2022

Meet our new faculty director and explore our actionable research for a sustainable future in our new Impact Report

Trainees from GRID Alternatives install solar panels on a roof in Los Angeles. UCLA teams up with LADWP for equitable solutions to reach 100% renewable energy

Researchers are lending their expertise to help make sure everyone in Los Angeles can benefit from the efforts

People reviewing bills in living roomMoyo Studio / iStock To relieve pressure of high energy bills, simplifying assistance programs is necessary

Study shows successes of energy savings programs, like targeted outreach and debt relief

Photo of Colleen Callahan Colleen Callahan Named Co-Executive Director of Luskin Center for Innovation

With more than a decade at UCLA, Callahan steps into a new position to further shape environmental solutions.

Gas Bill Debt Disproportionately Burdens Low-Income Neighborhoods

As California’s utility shutoff ban ends, UCLA research shows where unpaid gas utility bills proliferated amid the pandemic.

Unpaid Utility Bills Are Disproportionately Piling Up in L.A.’s Communities of Color

Between 25% and 30% of Angelenos have unpaid energy and water bills, with debts unevenly impacting Black, Latino, and low-income neighborhoods.

Despite Federal Inaction, 100% Clean Energy is Becoming Reality Across the US

Gathering of policymakers, utility experts, advocates, & scholars from 30 states reflects growing momentum

UCLA Assesses Local Rooftop Solar Program and Offers Recommendations to Advance LA’s Renewable Energy Goals

Benefits from the nation’s largest feed-in tariff program

Model Metropolis

How one university’s environmental initiative is transforming Los Angeles—and setting the standard for sustainability efforts around the world…

New Utility Model is Impacting How Millions of Americans Get Electricity

UCLA and National Renewable Energy Laboratory release first nationwide study on community…

Kevin de León Joins UCLA Luskin

Former state legislative leader who bolstered California’s role in fighting climate change and building a clean-energy economy will teach public policy…

UCLA Partners with OhmConnect on Electricity Demand Response Study

When and how much electricity is consumed matters for the environment. The electricity you consume…