Energy and Resources Group - ERG

This is a reminder that the Energy and Resources Group’s Sustainability Minor/Certificate program is now open! The program offers a practical and relevant interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of environmental, economic, social, political, and cultural issues.

To receive updates and learn more about the Sustainability Minor/Certificate program, please visit https://erg.berkeley.edu/academics/sustainability and sign up for the Energy and Resources Group (ERG) email list.

Join us this Thursday, April 9, for ERG’s 32nd annual lecture with Professor Isha Ray! Isha will discuss over two decades of research on affordable drinking water in low-income regions.

The lecture will take place this evening at 6pm in the Jarvis Auditorium. You don’t want to miss it!

This is a reminder that the Energy and Resources Group’s Sustainability Minor/Certificate program is now open! The program offers a practical and relevant interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of environmental, economic, social, political, and cultural issues.

Students may be eligible for a $1500 scholarship if they meet the requirements: Currently enrolled as a Berkeley student; completed requirements for minor; 2.0 or higher in all minor courses before graduation; Complete only one of the program courses during the academic year (Energy and Society or Climate Change Economics).

Visit https://erg.berkeley.edu/academics/sustainability for more information!

This is a reminder that the Energy and Resources Group’s Sustainability Minor/Certificate program is now open! The program offers a practical and relevant interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of environmental, economic, social, political, and cultural issues. Students complete courses in: Global and local environmental change; The science, engineering, economics, and policy of renewable energy; The economics of degradation and sustainability; Business and sustainability; Environmental justice; and Water science, policy, engineering, and equity.

If you are interested in applying for this program, please visit our Sustainability Minor Intent Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqf592AB63KYwJSIiqr42sT-krNd4I38yaRuhyTZpFq0pqDw/viewform. The deadline to complete this form is June 22.

Reminder that registration for the Energy and Resources Group’s Sustainability Minor/Certificate summer program is now open! In 2025, Courses are offered in Session A (May 27 – July 3), Session C (June 23 – August 15), and Session D (July 7 – August 15). The minor and certificate require a minimum of five courses and at least 15 total units of coursework. The program can be completed over one or multiple summers and semesters. Note that while there are no prerequisites, some college level mathematics will be helpful for the quantitative elements in several courses.

Students complete courses in: Global and local environmental change; The science, engineering, economics, and policy of renewable energy; The economics of degradation and sustainability; Business and sustainability; Environmental justice; and water science, policy, engineering, and equity. To learn more information and receive updates about the Sustainability Minor/Certificate program, please visit our website at https://erg.berkeley.edu/academics/sustainability/!