The Importance of the EPA
This is the first of a multi-post blog series by the BERC-Action community on President Trump’s proposed budget. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent the opinions of the entire...Read more about The Importance of the EPA
Mobile Methane Monitoring Challenge – Submit Proposal by 10/31/17
Check out and register for the Mobile Monitoring Challenge!
https://earth.stanford.edu/…/registration-open-mobile-monit…
Call for applications: Smogathon (due August 15th)
Do you want to fight air pollution and win $100,000?
On October 3rd, BERC will be hosting a combined North and South American continental semi-final of the Smogathon 2017 Global Edition – a worldwide competition for projects that...Read more about Call for applications: Smogathon (due August 15th)
Tesla and the Model 3
At the beginning of the summer, 30 BERC members had the pleasure of touring the Tesla factory in Fremont. Due to a strict non-disclosure agreement, I cannot include specifics about what we saw. Suffice it to say, Tesla is doing very...Read more about Tesla and the Model 3
Activity Round Up, Spring Quarter, Part 2
Hi Energy Enthusiasts!
The Stanford Energy Club has been up to a lot this quarter and we’re going to end with a bang this week as students and faculty transition to finals and summer.
Bloom Energy Tour
Energy Club members had the opportunity to go visit...Read more about Activity Round Up, Spring Quarter, Part 2
Early Retirement: More Challenging Than It Sounds
As our energy mix becomes increasingly decarbonized, regulators and grid operators face new challenges from many directions. A growing concern in regions with high penetration of renewables is the risk of uneconomic retirement of flexible capacity, such as natural gas-fired power plants.
...Read more about Early Retirement: More Challenging Than It Sounds
Nuclear Energy Policy: Agree to Disagree?
The recent news of Westinghouse Electric Company filing for bankruptcy protection reminds us of the odd state of nuclear energy production in the United...Read more about Nuclear Energy Policy: Agree to Disagree?
BERC Alumni Spotlight – Mira Inbar, Director of Strategy, NRG Energy
We are pleased to welcome Mira Inbar, BERC and Haas Alum, to our Alumni spotlight! Mira also spoke at the recent BERC Energy Summit on the Corporate Renewable Procurement panel.
Mira Inbar, Haas 2009
What are you doing now?
I lead NRG’s business strategy team...Read more about BERC Alumni Spotlight – Mira Inbar, Director of Strategy, NRG Energy
Open Spots Still Available for C2M’s 2017 Course!
Activity Roundup – Spring Quarter, Part 1
Hi Energy Enthusiasts, we’re only two weeks into Spring Quarter, but the SEC has already been up to a lot!
Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) and Stanford Energy Club Happy Hour
We had a great event with YPE where undergraduates and graduates studying energy issues...Read more about Activity Roundup – Spring Quarter, Part 1
Climate and (Mis)calculated Risk
Scientists have confirmed that our climate is changing at an unprecedented rate and in dramatic ways. Our climate is intimately linked to the global economy—from farmers in Vietnam to real...Read more about Climate and (Mis)calculated Risk
BERC China Focus hosts LBNL Researchers for Discussion on Low-Carbon Development of Chinese Cities
What better way to end your week than learning about the low-carbon development pathways in Chinese cities? On March 9th, 2017, BERC China Focus invited speakers, Nina Zheng Khanna...Read more about BERC China Focus hosts LBNL Researchers for Discussion on Low-Carbon Development of Chinese Cities
Innovation Tips for the Energy Industry
The energy industry today faces major challenges. How will we develop clean sources of power that don’t pollute our planet, that provide energy access to the millions who don’t have it, and that maintain the reliability and stability of our electric systems? To tackle these complex...Read more about Innovation Tips for the Energy Industry
Activity Roundup – Winter, Part #2
Hey guys! The SEC has been up to a lot of stuff this quarter – here are the highlights:
Networking Night 2017
Each year, we bring 30+ companies to Stanford for our annual networking night. This year’s was bigger than ever before, and...Read more about Activity Roundup – Winter, Part #2
Building Our Energy Future: The Path Forward
Jim Rogers, Former CEO of Duke Energy, addresses cleantech professionals, academics and students at the BERC Energy Summit.
“Cleantech opportunity today is as great as it has ever been.”
That’s how Jim Rogers, Former CEO of Duke Energy, kicked...Read more about Building Our Energy Future: The Path Forward
So, you’re FIRED UP!? Now what?
Disclaimer: This blog post contains information presented at “...Read more about So, you’re FIRED UP!? Now what?
4/3/17 – Monthly Meeting
When: Monday, April 3rd, 5:00pm-6:00pm
Where: Koelbel 230
Posted from CU Energy ClubRead more about 4/3/17 – Monthly MeetingThe Energy Blockchain – Believe The Hype, Just Don’t Forget The Physics
The analogy of blockchain to jazz was made more than once at Event Horizon, the first major conference on blockchain technology in the energy industry held last week in Vienna. Decentralized, free-form, and without a conductor,...Read more about The Energy Blockchain – Believe The Hype, Just Don’t Forget The Physics
3/6/17 – Monthly Meeting
When: Monday, March 6th, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Koelbel 230
Posted from CU Energy ClubRead more about 3/6/17 – Monthly MeetingActivity Roundup – Winter Edition, Part 2
Hey Guys! We’ve had a busy quarter so far – take a look at what we’ve been up to over the last few weeks.
Women in Tech + Social Impact
The Stanford Women’s Community Center held their first Work Series panel this quarter on ...Read more about Activity Roundup – Winter Edition, Part 2