California legislative ‘drama’ and 2024 climate bills
UCLA experts address the unanticipated statehouse drama and Gov. Newsom’s project to lower gas prices through increased oil refinery oversight.
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Atomic view of a chemical catalyst during electrically charged reaction is a scientific first
Findings could enable advances in sustainable energy production, industry and design.
UCLA Sustainability Plan shows green forward progress by the campus
Strides have been made in energy efficiency, food systems, water use and more since the plan’s launch in 2022.
Chemists decipher reaction process that could improve lithium-sulfur batteries
A combination of battery technology and catalysis opens new avenues for cheap, high-capacity batteries.
UCLA joins $42 million Department of Energy hubs to advance fusion energy
Physicists, engineers and materials scientists will partner with hubs led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the University of Rochester.
UCLA center aims to make sodium ion batteries a marketable commodity
The batteries could replace those made with lithium, which is costly and subject to geopolitical constraints.
L.A. asks how to equitably achieve 100% clean energy by 2035 – and UCLA answers
In a report released today, more than 20 researchers provide strategies that center equity and justice in LADWP’s transition.
True shape of lithium revealed for the first time in UCLA research
The discovery and a new technique developed by the investigators could lead to safer, higher-performance rechargeable batteries.
UCLA-led research could lead to more durable solar cells
Using enhanced halide perovskite in place of silicon could produce less expensive devices that stand up better to light and heat.
How a UCLA team smashed government targets for hydrogen fuel cell performance
By wrapping platinum-alloy crystals in tiny graphene “nanopockets,” scientists generated far more catalytic activity and power than expected.
UCLA teams up with LADWP for equitable solutions to reach 100% renewable energy
Researchers are lending their expertise to help make sure everyone in Los Angeles can benefit from the efforts.
UCLA-led study could be step toward cheaper hydrogen-based energy
Researchers have devised a method for more quickly predicting the performance of potential catalysts in fuel cells.
UCLA research informs new global commission on governing climate risks
Professor Ted Parson will serve as senior advisor to the commission.
Most California incentive programs meant to reduce energy use have the opposite effect
“Not all energy-efficient upgrades or programs are the same,” said Magali Delmas, a UCLA environmental economist and co-author of the paper.
Using electric vehicles for ride-sharing in New Delhi can boost air quality for millions
UCLA researchers and colleagues demonstrate how the transition could improve public health and save money.
Study explains how consumers can be encouraged to conserve energy during peak periods
Promotional messages about saving money on electricity bills or earning other financial rewards motivated homeowners to conserve.
Local demand is helping California surpass renewable energy targets
A UCLA study shows that 30% of residents now can choose cleaner power from community choice aggregators.
California needs policies to protect communities moving to renewable energy
Without careful planning, the shift to green power could cost more and strain the state’s grid.
Clean energy revolution may leave disadvantaged communities behind
Affluent neighborhoods use more energy and reap greater benefits from government incentive programs, a new UCLA study shows.
A greener, simpler way to create syngas
The key is a new catalyst: copper with a few atoms of the precious metal ruthenium.
Innovative ‘biplane’ design could lead to next generation of wind turbines
Thanks to an advance by UCLA engineers, the two-wing structure could soon be used to make windmills that harvest energy more efficiently.
Eric Hoek tapped to lead UCLA’s Sustainable LA Grand Challenge
In this role, Hoek will provide leadership and grow partnerships with faculty and stakeholders to improve ecosystem health in Los Angeles.
Low-cost device generates electricity using natural cooling phenomenon
A version of the technology, set up on the roof of a home, could provide enough power overnight to charge a cell phone or to light a room with LED bulbs.
Converting waste, ‘a leftover resource,’ to biofuels reduces emissions
A UCLA study reveals how the United States can maximize the benefits of waste-derived fuels.
UCLA’s Energy Atlas expands to provide data for most of Southern California
Free online tool updated to include solar capacity and six more years of data, as California aims for 100% renewable energy.