Frontline Utility Justice Research Methods: Benefits of a Nonprofit Utility Model to Serve California
Thursday, February 20th, 2025 Shaina Nanavati, Researcher and Organizer Watch Video In the aftermath of PG&E’s bankruptcy filing in 2019, The Golden State Energy Act was passed through the California state legislature and signed by Governor Newsom into law. The legislation created Golden State Energy, a non-profit public benefit corporation, to serve as a receiver […]
Smarter Buildings, Lower Bills: The Power of Whole-Building Integration
A new CLTC study demonstrates that integrating building systems under a centralized Building Automation System (BAS) can significantly reduce energy use. A team led by CLTC Director of Engineering Keith Graeber conducted field research at “The Barn,” a two-story, 2,068-square-foot building on the UC Davis campus.
