Empowering Sustainable Communities
Innovative Energy Solutions for a Greener Future
Join us in revolutionizing the way communities harness and utilize energy. Discover cutting-edge solutions that drive sustainability and resilience.
Our Core Initiatives
At the Center for Community Energy, our focus is on pioneering sustainable energy solutions that benefit both the environment and our communities.
Bi-Directional Charging
Enabling homeowners with EVs to maximize the value of their batteries in their EVs by being able to power their homes.
The "Duck Curve" Problem
Addressing the issue of peak energy production during the day and peak energy use in the evening.
Solar and Microgrid Innovations
Promoting solar on carports and microgrids to enable EV charging during peak hours.
Electrification
Researching strategies that allow electrification without massively expensive grid updates.
Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Exploring the value and challenges of EV cars and electric bikes (e-bikes).
Energy Policy in California
Working as an intervenor before the California Public Utilities Commission.
Future Events
Earth Day Fair 2025
County Operations Center
5500 Overland Dr.
San Diego, CA
Friday, April 18th, 2025
11:00 pm – 1:00 pm
FREE
Past Events
Launching Earth Month
Heritage Hall at Magee Park
258 Beech Ave in Carlsbad
Saturday, March 29, 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
FREE
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) 2025 Conference
San Diego Convention Center
February 25-27, 2025
Free Admission & Parking! Prizes! Kids’ Activities!
Encinitas Community and Senior Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
February 22, 2025
FREE
The Potential of Locally-Owned Solar Powered Charging Stations
Our modeling shows that it is cost-effective for local property owners to build carport-mounted solar arrays over parking lots to power charging stations directly.
October 22, 2024
FREE
Making EVs and the grid work together: a San Diego based study.
October 20-24, 2024
FREE
Virtual Power Plants
Learn how virtual power plants work and how they can help residents save money using cleaner energy.
September 12, 2024
FREE
Taming the Duck Curve with V2G
Vehicle to Grid (V2G) has the potential to help home solar and utility grid.
September 11, 2024
FREE
Our Partners
Get Involved with Center for Community Energy
Join us in making a difference! Whether you’re interested in volunteering, attending our events, or supporting our initiatives, your involvement is crucial to advancing sustainable energy solutions.