Impact by Design: Launching a Research Partnership for Equitable Climate Action in Orlando

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Overview

Across the US, local governments, nonprofits, and industries are rolling out innovative climate solutions to cut emissions and advance adaptation strategies that improve quality of life. But how do we know which approaches are most effective, and for whom?  Join J-PAL North America, researchers in the J-PAL network, and climate leaders from Orlando, Florida, for a conversation on the role and promise of rigorous evaluation in informing effective, equitable climate solutions. 

During the webinar we will: 

  • Highlight key policy insights from a forthcoming Climate Action Literature Review  developed by researchers in the J-PAL network, which summarizes rigorous evidence across energy, transportation, solid waste, waste and wastewater, and agriculture.
  • Feature a panel discussion with participants from the inaugural J-PAL North Climate Action Learning Lab and their research partners on a study evaluating electric vehicle subsidies for low income households in Orlando, Florida. Panelists will share insights from their Learning Lab experience, including research-partnership building, study design considerations, and future evaluation plans.
  • Review the J-PAL North America Climate Action Learning Lab offering and answer any questions related to this exciting opportunity.

Attendees will also have dedicated opportunities to ask questions throughout the webinar.

This is a session for state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, utility providers, and climate technology innovators interested in learning about key climate policy evidence and generating rigorous evidence to advance their climate goals. 

Panelists

Gordon McCord - Gordon McCord is an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Diego in the School of Global Policy and Strategy, and he works on economic development, public health, and environmental sustainability.  He has extensive experience providing technical advising to governments in meeting sustainable development goals.  In the decarbonization space, he was co-author of the U.S. Zero Carbon Action Plan, and Director of the San Diego Regional Decarbonization Framework, pioneering ways to translate national and state-level energy system models into policy-relevant pathways to decarbonization that can inform climate action planning at county and city level. 

Erich Muehlegger - Erich Muehlegger is a Professor of Economics at the University of California, Davis, and a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research interests include industrial organization, public finance, economic regulation, and environmental policy. Muehlegger received his BA from Williams College in 1997 and his PhD from MIT in 2005. He taught at the Harvard Kennedy School from 2005-2014 and has taught at UC Davis since 2014.  

Brittany Sellers - Brittany Sellers is a human factors psychologist who applies her training toward impactful policy and program design. As the Assistant Director of Sustainability, Resilience, and Future-Ready initiatives for the City of Orlando, she works alongside an awesome team in driving action to meet the City's ambitious climate goals, creating the city's first resilience plan, and smart cities efforts to bridge the digital divide. 

Peter Westlake - Pete Westlake has recently retired as the Manager of New Products and Services at Orlando Utilities Commission. OUC is a vertically integrated Municipality that serves Electricity and Water to Orlando, parts of Orange and Osceola counties. Pete served as the Program Manager for Smart Cities initiatives, Beneficial Electrification including transportation and Low Income programs. Pete is Black Belt trained and has experience with large complex process improvement and management. 

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