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Study Shows Californian Wildfires May Exacerbate Health Disparities and Environmental Justice Concerns

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Dr. Michele Barbato’s new research paper raises health concerns about air pollution from the increasing number of Californian wildfires.

Register: 2022 CalFlexHub Symposium (December 6-7)

Abstract image of an electrical network and lightbulb. Text reads: CalFlexHub Symposium. December 6 & 7. 9am-12pm PT. 2022. CalFlexHub, Berkeley Lab, California Energy Commission, and Momentum logos appear at the bottom.

This year’s event will showcase CalFlexHub’s innovative portfolio of projects, amplify solution-centered conversations with leading experts, and provide opportunities for attendee collaboration and networking.

Register: 2023 Annual Institute (January 4-6)

Nighttime scene of the Space Needle against the Seattle skyline. Text reads: Advancing Building Decarbonization: Policies, Technologies, and Workforce Education. 2023 Annual Institute. January 4th-6th, 2023. 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST.

Co-hosted by the BEST Center and LBNL, the 2023 Annual Institute is the premier event for college faculty, students, and technical professionals aspiring to improve their knowledge and application of high-performance building operations.

Cal Energy Corps Merges with CITRIS Workforce Innovation Program

Four images of students doing research and participating in symposiums overlaid with text, which reads: Cal Energy Corps will merge with the Climate and Energy track of the CITRIS Workforce Innovation Program December 2022

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.

Barbara Haya Discusses Crypto Carbon Offsets in The Verge

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Dr. Barbara Haya discusses the viability of turning carbon offset credits into cryptocurrencies on The Verge.

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.