University of California, Berkeley, Energy and Resources Group

With the vision of helping create a world where energy needs are sustainably and efficiently met, the Energy and Resources group of the University of California Berkeley undertakes rigorous analysis and in depth research on economic and technical issues that are most relevant to transitioning to a clean, efficient, reliable and affordable energy system. This award enables the group to support policymakers as well as public and private sector institutions in India in achieving the national vision of a full transition to electric vehicles by 2030. The group undertakes modelling, analysis and capacity building activities that enable informed decision making to accelerate the process of transitioning to electric power in the transportation sector.

To support a research program on balancing economic growth, equity, and environmental change in Vietnam, in collaboration with the Socio-Economic Development Centre and Vietnam National University (over three years).

For a series of research studies that examine institutional aspects of the economic organization of resource use (over three years).

To support the research project Mexican Development through Environmental Conservation and Energy Efficiency, under the direction of John Harte, in collaboration with John Holdren, Rafael Friedmann, Omar Masera, Luis Fernandez Gonzalez, and Jaime Navia (over two years).

To support the research project Mexican Development through Environmental Conservation and Energy Efficiency.