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Evaluating and advancing equity in energy transitions

From heating and cooling homes, transportation, cooking and more, energy powers our lives. But our…

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AWS Acquires Nuclear Powered Data Center Campus in PA

Amazon Web Services (AWS) hasn’t spoken up yet, but in an…

General, Industry and Business

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IEE Faculty Eric Masanet Appointed to Federal Advisory Committee To Reduce Emissions Across the Industrial Sector

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the appointment of 18 science, business, academic, and industry leaders to the…

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Have we been talking about climate change all wrong?

For decades, environmental advocates have urged governments, companies, and individuals to take drastic actions to limit climate change…

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Scientific research soars with NSF’s Major Research Instrumentation program

Author: Sonia Fernandez for UCSB's The Current

 

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Equitably decarbonizing California: A multi-campus collaboration will help the Golden State reach its energy goals

By Harrison Tasoff for UCSB's The Current

 

California is a global leader in the effort…

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California's Largest Battery Energy Storage Facility Has Been Built in Goleta

Goleta is now home to the largest battery energy storage facility in the state of California. GridStor, a battery energy storage company…

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Members of John Bowers' Group Contribute to Breakthrough with Optical Device Research

Members from IEE Director John Bowers' lab group collaborated wtih researchers at Caltech to develop a breakthrough in turnkey frequency…

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Bowers Selected for 2024 IEEE Nishizawa Medal

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Wind energy projects in North America are more likely to be opposed by white, wealthy communities

Wind energy is, by far, the most common type of clean energy. And…

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Unite to Light Sends Solar Lamps and Chargers to Aid Lahaina After Disastrous Fires

Photo: Staff Sgt. Matthew A.…

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UCSB's Team Klaatu Designs Innovative Farming Robot, Gort

Team Klaatu, a team comprised of students from UCSB and advised by Professors Chandra Krintz and Rich Wolski, recently designed an…

General, Research

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The Clean Energy Future Is Arriving Faster Than You Think

The New York Times recently posted an article highlighting how the U.S. is moving closer to the clean energy future faster than you…

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The End of Incandescent Lightbulbs in the U.S.

Associated Press News recently posted an article regarding the Department of Energy's new energy efficiency standards for light bulbs.…

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