Berkeley Law Experts Release Climate Roadmap for California's Next Governor

Addressing California's Climate and Infrastructure Challenges

The Center for Law, Energy & the Environment (CLEE) at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law has released a comprehensive advisory roadmap designed for California’s incoming Governor. According to the announcement, the next administration will inherit a complex landscape marked by escalating climate-driven disaster threats, an infrastructure backlog, and a federal administration described as hostile to environmental protection.

At the same time, state residents reportedly face rising household expenses—including energy and insurance costs—alongside ongoing environmental health concerns.

Core Focus Areas of the Roadmap

Developed in collaboration with dozens of expert partners, the published framework addresses several critical policy pillars:

• Energy Transition: Strategies for shifting energy systems.
• Electricity Affordability: Addressing cost burdens for ratepayers.
• Wildfire Resilience: Preparing communities for escalating fire risks.
• Water Sustainability: Managing crucial water resources.

Report Leadership and Verification

Lead authors of the initiative include Louise Bedsworth, Ted Lamm, and Ken Alex. A related blog post detailing the development process was authored by Louise Bedsworth on Legal Planet.

Interested stakeholders can review the complete report and verify the original announcements by accessing the CLEE report link or reading the lead author's published commentary online.