Schatz Energy News
Job opening for student research assistants
We are seeking two undergraduate students at Cal Poly Humboldt for a summer research assistantship with our transportation and off-grid energy access teams. These are part-time, paid internship positions expected to start on or near May 19, 2025 and may continue through the end of the summer (week of August 18), with potential continuation into the fall. Applications are due by Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5 pm (Pacific). Learn more and apply here…
May 8, 2025 — 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…
Job opening for student research assistants with the California Public Utilities Commission
We are seeking 1-2 undergraduate or graduate students at Cal Poly Humboldt for a summer research assistantship at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This is a full-time, paid internship position expected to start on or near May 26, 2025 and continue through the end of the summer (week of August 18), with potential continuation into the fall. Applications are due by Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5 pm (Pacific). Learn more and apply 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
- 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)
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)
