Recent luskin_innovation_factsheets items

Power Up South LA! Advancing Community Health through Home Electrification & Gas Decommissioning - Fact Sheet

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Switching from gas to electricity for home energy use reduces indoor air pollution, improves health, and can reduce carbon emissions to meet climate goals, depending on the electricity source. But going electric is often an expensive, complex, and confusing endeavor, and many households have difficulty navigating the process and paying for appliances and retrofits. These community engagement materials aim to help residents learn about the process, the purpose, and the trade-offs of home electrification, as well as resources available to help. The Overview Fact Sheet outlines the purpose, benefits, and process of decarbonizing homes, from electrifying to shutting down fossil fuel infrastructure. It provides basic information on the costs and benefits for households.

These materials were developed as part of Power Up South L.A., a partnership between the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation and Redeemer Community Partnership. This initiative aims to lay the groundwork...

Urban Heat Diagnosis & Cures

Tue, 1 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This three-pager highlights key facts and visuals about the science of heat, the importance of shade as a cooling strategy, and heat in a setting like playgrounds that can get hot enough to cause third-degree burns on children.

Protecting Students from Heat Outdoors