Clean Energy
“Every element of the new Southern California Headquarters – Mary D. Nichols Campus, from the laboratory and vehicle test cells to the stunning architecture, reflects the high standards and notable achievements CARB is recognized for around the world,” said CARB Chair Liane Randolph. “This new headquarters will be the incubator of innovative regulatory thinking and research, playing a pivotal role in the transition of transportation in California to zero-emission technologies. That will ensure that we accelerate our actions to protect those communities hardest
At 402,000 square feet, the state of the art CARB Center is designed to be the largest zero net energy building in the United States.
Producing as much energy as it uses, aided by solar arrays throughout the campus that generate 3.5 Megawatts of electricity, and a chilled beam temperature management system that provides increased energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has designed, developed and built one of the world’s leading technology, research & development centers for clean tech. Located in the heart of Riverside, in partnership with the University of California, Riverside. The state-of-the-art Southern California Headquarters is designed to carry CARB’s acclaimed research and vehicle emissions testing into the future. The new structure, designed to house research and testing of next-generation vehicles, continues a more than 50-year legacy of CARB’s previous labs where CARB set groundbreaking pollution standards for cars and trucks.
Inside the testing facility at California Air Resources Board's state-of-the-art Headquarters, built in 2021.
Hit by emissions from heavy truck traffic and freight transport.”The campus is named in honor of CARB’s former Chair Mary D. Nichols whose career at CARB spanned four decades under three different California governors. Nichols is known worldwide for her unwavering commitment to air quality and public health and spearheaded much of California’s progress towards those goals.
The 19-acre campus is located on land donated by UCR and encompasses a cutting-edge laboratory and advanced chemistry area, as well as administrative space for approximately 460 employees.
Riverside County is Ready for You.
Our region is experiencing explosive growth and facing significant challenges related to air quality, inequality and rapid technological changes.
TAKE CONTROL OF THE FUTURE.
Local universities have a long tradition of research excellence and innovation in agriculture, climate technology, healthcare and sustainable transportation.
Together, with state of the art living laboratories and a nascent tech innovation ecosystem, the region is facing a perfect opportunity to become a leader in climate tech and sustainability innovation.
Growth through Innovative Organizations
Riverside is ushering in a new generation of innovative companies by building talent pools of intellect, creativity, and engineering expertise.
UCR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY (CE-CERT)
The Bourns College of Engineering, Center for Environmental Research & Technology (CE-CERT)’s mission is to be a recognized leader in environmental education, a collaborator with industry and government to improve the technical basis for regulations and policy, a creative source of new technology, and a contributor to a better understanding of the environment.
Established in 1992 and now operating as the largest research center at the University of California at Riverside, CE-CERT brings together multiple disciplines throughout campus to address society’s most pressing environmental challenges in air quality, climate change, energy, and transportation. CE-CERT’s activities encompass all three aspects of the University of California’s overarching mission: research, education, and public service.
UC RIVERSIDE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION OASIS OVERVIEW
The Opportunity to Advance Sustainability Innovation and Social Inclusion (OASIS) is a public-private partnership led by the University of California Riverside (UCR) to drive regional economic development through solutions-driven applied research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development around sustainability, clean technology, and social inclusion.
As the home of more than 20 multidisciplinary research centers, UCR faculty and research staff have developed a deep understanding of how sustainability-oriented solutions can help address regional challenges.
