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ERGies Contribute to IEEE “Electricity for All: Issues, Challenges, and Solutions for Energy-Disadvantaged Communities”

September 9, 2019

Several ERGies recently contributed articles to an IEEE Special Issue on “Electricity for All: Issues, Challenges, and Solutions for Energy-Disadvantaged Communities.”

Peterman Selected as New Senior Vice President for the Southern California Edison

September 3, 2019

Carla Peterman, an ERG alumna, brings her numerous experience in public service for her new position in Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nation’s largest electric utilities.

ERG Alum Zeke Hausfather Cited by NY Times Regarding Global Warming

July 10, 2019

Recent ERG Alumnus, Zeke Hausfather (PhD ’19) was quoted in the New York Times last week, with two correspondents reaching out to the climate change expert for commentary.

ERG Alumnus Patrick Gonzalez Speaks to Congress on Climate Change

June 27, 2019

ERG alum, Dr. Patrick Gonzalez presents scientific findings to Representative Mike Quigley and other members of the U.S. House of Representatives Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition Members in the U.S. Capitol

Alumnus Jim Williams Speaks at Vatican Climate Change Meeting

June 25, 2019

ERG alumnus and University of San Francisco Professor Jim Williams (MS ’86, PhD ’95) presented his findings on decarbonization pathways, joined by ERG core faculty member and alumna Professor Margaret Torn (MS ’90, PhD ’94).

Dan Kammen and Tom Steyer Comment on the Adverse Effects of Climate Change on Biodiversity

June 6, 2019

A recent report released from the United Nations details the threat that climate change and human activities pose to hundreds of thousands of plant and animal species and their biodiversity. … Continue Reading »

Noah Kittner and Dan Kammen Argue for Solar and Wind Over Hydropower in Nature Article

May 16, 2019

Recent ERG alum Noah Kittner (MS ’15, PhD ’18) and professor Dan Kammen, along with Stanford postdoc Rafael Schmitt and UC Berkeley professor of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Matt … Continue Reading »

New ERG Course: Data, Environment and Society

May 2, 2019

Data, Environment and Society (ENERES 131) Professor Duncan Callaway Lecture (#33105) TT 9:30 – 11am Labs (#33106) M 10am – 12pm or (#33276) W 10am – 12pm This course will teach … Continue Reading »

PhD Candidate Laura Moreno Comments on Food Waste in National Geographic

April 25, 2019

PhD candidate Laura Moreno, ERG’s resident food waste expert, is featured in an article published by National Geographic this week. Moreno’s research focuses on why household waste is generated, how … Continue Reading »

Isha Ray and Chris Hyun Analyze Issues with Water Access Alerts in Bangalore

April 16, 2019

A recent article from UC Berkeley’s Blum Center considers the lessons learned from the trial run of Next drop, an application intended to help residents of Bangalore, India optimize their … Continue Reading »

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