New reports shed light on key regional industries
The aerospace, precision manufacturing, technology and clean tech industries provide 32,000 jobs in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, contribute nearly $8 billion in […]
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Economic Impact of the Central Coast Clean Tech and Renewable Energy Sector
As a long-standing energy hub for the state, the Central Coast’s power generation and transmission capabilities serve as a vital economic driver for the region.
Region’s space and clean tech focus becomes clearer at REACH conference
When it comes to thinking big about the economic future of the Central Coast, a Jan. 17 program at the Ritz Carlton Bacara was about […]
First wind energy project on California coast begins delivering energy
The wind farm consists of 29 wind turbines spread out across nearly 3,000 acres of hillside abutting Vandenberg Space Force Base.
UCSB scientist takes home top electronics engineering award
The director of the UCSB Institute for Energy Efficiency was selected to receive a prestigious prize from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Wind Energy Project Now Operating, Generating Power
Wind farm near Lompoc consists of 29 wind turbine generators producing energy to power the equivalent of 40,000 home.
UCSB to Study Joint Effects of Climate Change and Offshore Wind Energy on West Coast Fisheries
Armed with a new $1.1 million grant from BOEM, emLab is ready to add climate change to the mix, incorporating climate model projections of ocean […]
Cal Poly Electrical Engineering Professor Secures $496K Grant to Tackle Power Grid Challenges with Advanced Computing
Driven by a mission to transform power grids, Cal Poly Assistant Professor Jason Poon has secured $496,000 in grant funding to develop innovative computer methods […]
