Schatz Energy News
Job opening: electrical engineer in microgrids and distributed energy
We are seeking an experienced electrical engineer to join our microgrid deployment team and support our growing portfolio of work related to clean energy microgrids and distributed energy. This position is expected to start in July 2025, and is based at the Schatz Center in Arcata, CA. The exact start date is negotiable. Applications are due by Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9 am (Pacific). Learn more and apply here…
Two new offshore wind reports in April
We just released a new report that evaluates existing workforce analyses and reviews professional labor needs for floating offshore wind. We also published the final report in our 3D seabird study.
Thursday, May 8 at 5:30 pm — Carla Peterman on “Scaling Our Energy Future: Insights from the utility sector”
This talk will focus on how PG&E, as one of the nation’s largest electric and gas utilities, plans to scale the energy system to meet growing load and decarbonization and resiliency goals, while ensuring energy remains affordable. The event will be held on campus in BSS 166, and is part of the Climate and Clean Energy Speaker Series. Learn more and attend…
Monday, May 12 at 2:00 pm (Pacific) — What does it take to grid-connect offshore? Cable Laying and Monitoring at PacWave (webinar)
PacWave is a state-of-the-art, pre-permitted, grid-connected, wave energy test facility. Join us for a discussion of the cabling process, including pre-installation environmental surveys and post-installation monitoring. This webinar is a production of the Pacific Offshore Wind Consortium. Register…
Recent webinars
- West Coast Perspectives on Ocean Renewable Energy — video recording and slide deck (February 25, 2025)
- Offshore wind and transmission infrastructure in northwestern CA — video recording and slide deck (March 25, 2024)
