The Department of Energy recently designated the Cal Poly Pier as the first wave energy testing site in its supported network. The pier joined the Testing Expertise and Access to Marine Energy Research (TEAMER) program. TEAMER supports the testing of marine energy technology by providing funding and access to the pier.Researchers will use the pier […]
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Diablo Canyon: California’s last nuclear power plant
For more than 3 million people in California, one energy source powers their phones, computers and lights in their homes: The Diablo Canyon Power Plant. It’s also the last nuclear power plant in the state of California. Twenty miles from Cal Poly’s campus, Diablo Canyon sits close to Avila Beach and powers about 9% of […]