Connect with top executives and drive innovation.
We combine our business expertise and corporate partner network with UC Davis’ global leadership in sustainable energy, clean tech and environmental sciences to prepare you to drive innovation as the next generation of changemakers.
Supercharge Your Experience
Our Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion experience is transformational.
- Learn from industry leaders in the cornerstone course and team up with energy companies on consulting projects. Meet with CEOs and senior executives at top energy firms, utilities, and agencies leading in renewables, power generation, distribution and clean tech innovations.
- Collaborate to develop innovative solutions to pressing energy challenges.
- Experience firsthand how UC Davis is a living laboratory, accelerating the development and commercialization of sustainable energy technologies and solutions.
Build Your Network, Power Up Your Knowledge
Benefit from UC Davis' global research leadership and extensive corporate and regulatory network in the energy field. Learn from and network with top company executives who manage the perspectives and behaviors of all stakeholders involved in energy services.
We believe that driving sustainable energy practices is essential for a better, cleaner future. Our goal is to equip the next generation of leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to make transformational change in the energy landscape.
Intersection of Industry and Research
You'll team up with UC Davis graduate energy researchers to tackle live case studies presented by executives. Your contributions will help develop integrated solutions to key strategic and tactical challenges facing companies today—and looking ahead to plan for the future. Additionally, you will benefit from UC Davis' global leadership and extensive network in the energy industry.
"Every week, I’m facing a problem in class that I didn’t even know existed! Energy leaders present us with real-life challenges and ask for our insights. Learning directly from them is an invaluable experience."
— Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau MBA 24
View Recent Executive Speakers
- Kevin Barker, Senior Manager of Energy and Environmental Policy, SoCalGas
- Jose Bodipo-Memba, Chief Diversity Officer, SMUD
- Edward Burnham, Director of Finance and Internal Operations, Valley Clean Energy
- Michael Day, Advanced Energy Program Development Lead, Trane
- Ryohei Hinokuma, Director, Market Transformation and Advocacy, Daikin US Corporation
- Phil Hopkins, Managing Director, Head of Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance, Wells Fargo Commercial Capital
- Larry Kellerman, CEO, Atlantic Power & Utilities
- Jawaad Malik, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, SoCalGas
- Alex Morris, General Manager, California Community Power
- Mike Petouhoff, Associate Principal, Arup
- Mitch Sears, Executive Officer, Valley Clean Energy
- Katie Sloan, Vice President, Customer Programs and Services, Southern California Edison
- Lee Smith, Vice President, Daikin Comfort Technologies
