Schatz Energy Research Center Employee Directory
Services for Renewable EnergyCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Schatz Energy Research Center, based at Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, California, is a small- to mid-sized organization that conducts applied research and project development for clean and renewable energy. Founded in 1989, its portfolio encompasses microgrid development, solar product testing, energy access for health, offshore wind feasibility, sustainable transportation design, plus life-cycle carbon and air quality analyses and planning and policy work to advance clean energy access globally. Located in a remote rural community, the center emphasizes energy resilience and environmental and human health in its work. Operating within the services for renewable energy sector, the center collaborates with public authorities, utilities, tribal nations, and regional partners to design and evaluate solutions for clean power generation and resilience. A notable recent development is the 2024 launch of the Pacific Offshore Wind Consortium, created in partnership with the Pacific Marine Energy Center at Oregon State University and the Center for Coastal Marine Sciences at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to broaden offshore wind research along the West Coast.