Guiding Principles.
PURPOSE

Facilitate the engagement of CSU, Bakersfield faculty and students in collaborative research efforts with local energy-related industry and agencies.
MISSION

Expand the capabilities of CSUB faculty and students to conduct research in the area of sustainable and affordable energy production.
HISTORY

Created in May 2014 to bring California energy experts together to study the needs and opportunities of the energy industries.
CERC at a Glance
1#1 Energy Capital of California
83,000,000$83 Million Budget Allocation from State
Strategically Located in Kern County
1#1 Ca Oil & Renewable Energy Provider
1#1 Largest Windfarm in the Nation
1#1 Largest BESS Project in World
13#13 Oil Producing County in Nation
Our Expertise.
Energy Business, Economics, and Policy
Energy Data And Security
Energy Efficiency, Emissions and Renewables
Energy and Power Systems
Environmental and Sustainable Carbon Management
Subsurface Carbon Management, Minerals, and Petroleum
Energy and Power Systems
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Thank You To Our Sponsors.
