LA Times: Phanivong Weighs In on California’s Solar Energy Surplus
Dr. Phillippe Phanivong questions the feasibility of California’s renewable energy goals as solar production reaches an all-time high.
Announcing Request for Proposal: California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment
CIEE, in partnership with the California Natural Resources Agency and the Fifth Assessment team, is pleased to announce a new solicitation to fund a suite of research products that fill demonstrable gaps in the scientific literature related to understanding and adapting to climate change impacts in California.
BECC Webinar Recap: ‘Equitable Digitalization of Residential Energy Technologies’
The use of residential smart technology has led to new energy efficiency investments, but important questions remain regarding who benefits from home energy digitalization and how to ensure it is equitable. Empowering and engaging with people, particularly the most vulnerable, is key to better understanding and utilizing these technologies.
Director Carl Blumstein on the Future of CIEE Research
From expanding collaborations to driving policy, CIEE Director Carl Blumstein discusses the organization’s role in effecting change in the coming decades.
Cal Energy Corps Merges with CITRIS Workforce Innovation Program
After 11 years of providing students summer internships with energy-related companies and national labs, the Cal Energy Corps will merge with the Climate and Energy track of the CITRIS Workforce Innovation Program beginning December 2022.
BECC Webinar Recap: New Innovations for Saving Energy in Buildings Through Behavior Change
The BECC Conference hosted a webinar on September 15 to address recent developments in behavioral science beyond encouraging general energy-saving behaviors, such as targeting peak heating and cooling events, engaging building occupants, and focusing on building operators who can have greater influence on how energy is used.
Celebrating the 2022 Cal Energy Corps and CITRIS Workforce Innovation Program Interns
On Thursday, September 8, the Cal Energy Corps, in partnership with the CITRIS Workforce Innovation Program (WIP), hosted a joint reception to celebrate the achievements of the 2022 intern cohorts.
Spotlight: Updates from Taryn, 2021 Art Rosenfeld Award Winner
An update with Taryn Fransen, the 2021 Art Rosenfeld Award winner, on how she’s been able to utilize the award to help her further her research in climate and energy policy.
Celebrating Energy Efficiency Day: How the CIEE Team Does Their Part
Energy Efficiency Day is on October 6, and focuses on cutting consumer energy bills and reducing pollution. For this year’s Energy Efficiency day, a few of CIEE’s team members are sharing our favorite energy efficiency strategies. What are yours?
2021 Cal Energy Corps Virtual Reception Showcases Student Research
The Cal Energy Corps Virtual Reception was held on Tuesday, Sept. 28, giving this year’s student interns an opportunity to present their research conducted throughout the summer-long program.