Seminar Archives

Scientific and Engineering Challenges and Opportunities to Enable Net Zero Emissions Energy Systems

Speaker: Nate Lewis, Professor, California Institute of Technology Host: Energy Graduate Group Date: 11/8/2019 Time: 10:30am to 11:50am Location: 1605 Tilia Street, West Village, UC Davis Watch Video of Seminar Abstract: A successful transition to a future net-zero emissions energy system is likely to depend on vast amounts of inexpensive, emissions-free electricity; mechanisms to quickly and cheaply balance large and […]

America’s Electric Cooperatives are Meeting Next-Generation Energy Needs

Speaker: Curtis Wynn, President & CEO, Roanoke Electric Cooperative Host: Energy Graduate Group Date: 11/01/2019 Time: 10:30am to 11:50am Location: 1605 Tilia Street, West Village, UC Davis Watch Video of Seminar Abstract: Electric cooperatives are adapting to the rapid pace of change in the electric sector—adapting to the evolution in energy markets, technology, and consumer trends. Electric Cooperatives across 48 […]

Decarbonizing California’s Buildings: Planning for the Stranded “Gassets”

Speaker: Michael Colvin, Director of the California Energy Program, Environmental Defense Fund Host: Energy Graduate Group Date: 10/25/2019 Time: 10:30am to 11:50am Location: 1605 Tilia Street, West Village, UC Davis Watch Video of Seminar Abstract: California has established aggressive decarbonization goals for its economy. California’s buildings are one of the largest remaining sources of GHG emissions. As building move to […]

Saving Electricity in a Hurry

Speaker: Dr. Alan Meier, Adjunct Professor, UC Davis Host: Energy Graduate Group Date: 10/18/2019 Time: 10:30am to 11:50am Location: 1605 Tilia Street, West Village, UC Davis Watch Video of Seminar Abstract: Earthquakes, wildfires, downed transmission lines, and nuclear meltdowns can quickly create situations where the supply of electricity is inadequate. Are blackouts the only solution? Perhaps not. A collection of […]

Determining the Role of Energy Storage in Zero-Emission Energy Systems: Assessing and Comparing Environmental Benefits and Impacts at Scale

Speaker: Brian Tarroja, Assistant Professional Researcher, UC Irvine Host: Energy Graduate Group Date: 10/11/2019 Time: 10:30am to 11:50am Location: 1605 Tilia Street, West Village, UC Davis Watch Video of Seminar Abstract: Energy storage is a key enabling technology of future carbon-neutral energy systems through allowing the capture of otherwise curtailed variable renewable generation, providing load and generation smoothing, providing backup […]