Schatz Energy News
Wednesday, February 19 at 5:30 pm: Decolonizing Renewable Energy Development with Jennifer Sahn and B. ‘Toastie’ Oaster (in the Native American Forum at Cal Poly Humboldt)
Featuring two journalists — one writer and one editor — this talk will touch on ways that Tribal communities are pushing back against renewable energy projects that threaten ecological and cultural resources, what alternative approaches to renewable energy development might look like, and how one Indigenous affairs reporter has brought these issues to light and made an impact through their work. Learn more…
Tuesday, February 25 at 2:00 pm: West Coast Perspectives on Ocean Renewable Energy (webinar event)
What factors influence people’s different responses to proposed offshore wind and wave energy developments – and what might the implications for future siting and permitting processes be? In this talk, Hilary Boudet and Gregory Stelmach of Oregon State University will share insights from their ongoing studies of community perspectives toward marine renewables development. Register and learn more here…
Job opening for an employee engagement manager
We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as an employee engagement manager, to lead initiatives that foster a vibrant, inclusive, and engaged workplace culture. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The first round of review will include applications received by Monday, February 24, 2025 at 8 am (Pacific). Learn more and apply here…
Recent webinars
- Offshore wind and transmission infrastructure in northwestern CA — video recording and slide deck (March 25, 2024)
Recent publications
- Life cycle climate impacts of producing biochar from forest residues via the Takachar reactor (2024)
- Northern California and Southern Oregon Offshore Wind Transmission Study — Vol. 1 Executive Summary and Main report and Vol. 2 Appendices (2023)
- Competitive Offshore Wind Leases on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: A Review of the Use of Multiple-Factor Auctions and Nonmonetary Credits (2023)
- Climate and air pollution impacts of generating biopower from forest management residues in California (2023)
- Transmission Alternatives for California North Coast Offshore Wind
- Delivering Climate and Air Quality Benefits from the Use of Forest Residues in California (2022)
- How the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard could use garbage to pay for electric vehicles (2022)
- Overlooked emissions: influence of environmental variables on greenhouse gas generation from woody biomass storage (2022)
