The California Center for Sustainable Communities is a research center at University of California, Los Angeles that works to advance equitable and sustainable solutions for California’s cities and communities. Our interdisciplinary team conducts research on water, energy, and urban infrastructure, working directly with policymakers, community organizations, and government agencies. We develop data-driven tools and strategies that inform decision-making at the local and state levels. Our work bridges technical expertise and community knowledge to support environmental justice and meaningful policy change across California.
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Key Findings from the California Center for Sustainable Communities at UCLA Introduction The Eaton and Palisades fires left a trail of devastation — destroying homes, displacing communities, and disrupting lives.…
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) selected the California Center for Sustainable Communities at UCLA, with support from LARC, to facilitate a Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Data Working Group.
Students: Lara Abad Ribeiro De Almeida, Fiorella Andrea Mairead Hunter, Amy Sehye Jordan, Caroll Norah, Ognida Loupeda, Yessenia Paola Maldonado, Audrey Lynn Sei, Madison Lee Wichert Advisors: Sebastián Solarte and Robert Cudd.