BlueTechValley HSU
Bolstering Energy, Water, and Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Northern California
Humboldt provides assistance to entrepreneurs or businesses working on energy, water, or agricultural innovations in Northern California. Advisory support, training and education as well as incubator services are available to assist in the path-to-market. Opportunities to connect with investors, industry leaders, and potential customers are available. Technology evaluation and proof-of-concept validation and market, financial, and engineering feasibility studies for up and coming technologies and systems are available.
Hub Contact
Brad Finney
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521
707.826.3011
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The Schatz Energy Research Center (SERC) staff is working to establish clean energy technologies. They specialize in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and hydrogen energy systems. Their work involves research and development, technology demonstration, project development, energy systems analysis, and education and training. In addition, they perform feasibility studies, resource assessments, and energy planning studies. SERC is a well-equipped engineering research laboratory with a fully tooled machine shop, an assembly and testing lab/workshop, electronics shop, and specialized research facilities. 6,000+ sq ft building housing an exterior laboratory, two indoor labs, a machine shop, a conference and demonstration room, and offices for staff and students.
SERC specializes in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and hydrogen energy systems. Testing capabilities include performance testing, evaluation, and verification; efficiency measurements; mass and energy balance calculations; emissions analysis; economic assessment; lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions assessment; compliance and performance standards assessment; reliability assessment; and simulation modeling.
