Energy Summit (Spring)
2024 BERC Energy Summit: Charging Ahead, Accelerating the Energy Transition for All
Come join us for the 17th annual BERC Energy Summit, where we'll be discussing the 18-month anniversary of the IRA, how to build a diverse climate workforce, where AI is already impacting the energy transition, and much, much more! Day 1 of the event will also feature breakfast, lunch, and a networking session to foster collaboration between students and professionals. On Day 2, students will have the opportunity to witness firsthand the important climate-focused research that's going on across UC Berkeley in the Summit Climate Showcase, while also getting the chance to meet the companies and organizations at the heart of the charge towards a decarbonized future during the Climate Company Fair.
More info at https://www.bercenergysummit2024.com/.
Resources Symposium (Fall)
2024 BERC Resources Symposium: Land Use Solutions
BERC’s annual Resources Symposium brings together thought leaders from industry, academia, and impacted communities to discuss sustainable resource access and management. Past topics have included air, carbon, and critical minerals.
More info at https://www.bercresourcesymposium.com/.
Climate Change 101
An introduction for students who are curious about climate change and the broader sustainability space
Each fall, BERC hosts the Energy and Resources 101 event for students hoping to get up to speed on these topics. Starting in Fall 2024, BERC will be rebranding the event as "Climate Change 101" to cover the space more broadly. See below for the go-to materials presented at this annual kickoff event:
Energy 101 slides and video presentation
Resources 101 slides and video presentation
These materials are built and maintained by the BERC Leadership Team, and we're always looking to improve them. If you have suggestions for content to add or edit, please reach out at copresidents@berc.berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail).
BERCshops
Monthly BERCshops bring in industry leaders to discuss the latest trends in energy, resources, and climate
BERCshops are hosted by BERC throughout the academic year. They typically feature a speaker or panel discussion and a moderator. The talks cover the latest topics and trends in the energy, resources, and climate sectors and are typically held once per month.
Past BERCshop topics have included: The Future of Transportation; Climate and Energy Policy in the Trump Era; Trends Shaping the Future of Cleantech: Finance, Policy & Technology; Renewable Energy in Latin America; and Low Carbon Development in Chinese Cities.
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Career Events
BERC hosts a variety of career treks and networking events that feature leading Bay Area companies
Each year, BERC organizes a handful of treks to leading energy, resources, financial, and impact investing firms throughout the Bay Area. Treks typically include a tour of the office or facilities and a discussion about the firm’s missions, goals, culture, and growth opportunities.
These visits are an excellent way for BERC members to learn about companies firsthand. They provide students a chance to connect with alumni and the opportunity for companies to meet students at Berkeley interested in their work.
Past treks have included visits to companies such as: Tesla, GE Ventures, PG&E, Advanced Microgrid Solutions (AMS), and SunRun.
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Community Events
BERC organizes happy hours, mixers, and dinners to bring Berkeley's climate community together
Outside of the academic and professional events we run, BERC hosts a variety of fun activities meant to foster a sense of belonging within our community. These include happy hours, mixers with other programs (including energy and climate organizations at other schools), and small-group dinners.
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