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Energy Use in Cities: A Roadmap for Urban Transitions

A new book by the team at CCSC gives a detail look at the UCLA Energy Atlas, published by Palgrave, with chapters written by Center directors and staff. The book…

What the wildfires tell us about the shortcomings of California’s electrical grid

Q&A with UCLA energy systems expert Eric Fournier

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What the wildfires tell us about the shortcomings of California’s electrical grid

Q&A with UCLA energy systems expert Eric Fournier In addition to the vast destruction they have caused, the wildfires that have engulfed California in recent weeks have laid bare serious…

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How to Fireproof California’s Electric Grid

CCSC’s Research Director Eric Fournier discusses fires and the energy grid.  “If there is a component failure on a portion of a line that has been buried it can take…

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CCSC Part of the Team Awarded $9M Grant for Blockchain-based Renewables Project

The project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 64% and net grid electricity consumption by 96% for all project participants over a 25 year period.

Clean energy revolution may leave disadvantaged communities behind

Study finds affluent L.A. neighborhoods use more energy and reap greater benefits from government incentive programs