Equitable Grid Expansion Accelerator
Mapping last-mile electrification priorities and affordability metrics to ensure reliable access for rural and peri-urban communities.
Projects
Flagship Research Programs
We co-design research with policy partners, utilities, and community leaders to deliver actionable insights. Below are a few of the ongoing initiatives led by the lab.
Regional Renewable Integration Pathways
Long-term scenario planning for solar, wind, storage, and transmission build-out with a focus on reliability and cost-effectiveness.
Just Transition Workforce Observatory
Tracking employment shifts, reskilling needs, and policy levers to protect vulnerable workers in the energy transition.
Demand-Side Flexibility Lab
Evaluating electrification, efficiency, and behavioral interventions to manage peak load and improve system resilience.
Policy and Financing Clinics
Evidence-based recommendations for national climate plans, regulatory reforms, and sustainable investment strategies.
Community Energy Equity Dashboard
Open-source data platform tracking equity indicators, subsidy impacts, and energy access progress.