The Central Valley's premier energy forum
Since 2007, Kern Economic Development Corporation has presented the Energy Summit as a forum for energy innovation and development in Kern County. This regionally-renowned event has served as a timely and relevant platform for information on the various forms of energy as it affects Kern County’s position as a U.S. industry leader.
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Give your company the opportunity to promote its brand and commitment to the energy community, as well as network with hundreds of top industry experts and suppliers, elected officials, decision makers, community leaders and business stakeholders.
Sponsorship packages include exposure in print, digital and video advertising.
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2018 Sponsor Spotlight
TBC Media is a locally owned media company that began when Alfred Harrell purchased The Daily Californian in 1897. The newspaper’s name was changed to The Bakersfield Californian in 1907.Today, TBC Media offers a full range of digital and printed products to inform the community and serve advertisers.
The BlueTechValley Innovation Cluster (BTV) provides key resources to California entrepreneurs addressing energy, water and agricultural challenges in 39 counties from Kern and to the Oregon border. The goal is to successfully assist entrepreneurs in commercializing new technologies. BTV provides technology assessment/testing; business development, funding assistance, and office workspace.
Founded in 2009, 8minutenergy Renewables is the nation’s largest independent developer of solar PV and storage projects. To date, 8minutenergy has 7.5 GW of PV and 1 GW of storage under development in North America, operates 800+ MW in solar assets, and been awarded more than 1.5 GW in power purchase agreements. The company is developing some of the largest solar plants in the world, including the 800 MW Mount Signal farm in California. 8minutenergy has an unmatched ability to produce affordable clean energy, and to deliver strong financial returns on utility-scale solar and storage projects.
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Learn about recent technological advances in the renewables and the petroleum energy sectors, future developments that are forecasted for the industry, and how those advances directly impact the region.
Networking opportunities provide a platform for exchanging information in this new era of innovation. The Summit convenes leading energy experts, industry leaders, and energy efficiency suppliers to share best practices and cutting-edge innovations.
"Advancements in technology presented at the event are tremendous. Each year the Energy Summit grows in depth and breadth of information covered, number of attendees and media attention. And this year is no exception!"- Richard Chapman, Kern EDC President & CEO