Located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions, Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Energy Education Center – Tulare provides the latest information, tools, and resources to help Central California residents and businesses – including manufacturers, farmers, dairies and food processors – make better energy decisions.
We offer free courses and workshops led by experts on a wide range of energy topics, as we continue to work with state and national educational and manufacturing alliances to bring you the most up-to-date information in areas such as field production, food processing and preparation, and agricultural diversification. Our facility also features a number of displays on efficient and sustainable technologies, including an outdoor demonstration area showcasing energy-saving solutions for agricultural applications.
Through the Energy Education Center, we’re taking on tomorrow, today, to assist you in lowering your energy use and costs – and in becoming part of the clean energy movement.
An Up-Close Look at Energy-Saving Technologies
The Energy Education Center – Tulare is a 16,100 square-foot facility with interactive displays and demos to help you make better energy choices and reduce your carbon footprint.
Highlights include:
- A 4.5-acre outdoor area with working pumps and irrigation technologies to boost energy efficiency in agriculture.
- A live, grid-connected solar system that tracks the sun for maximum power.
- Efficient HVAC systems.
- The center also has 13 electric vehicle charging stations, supporting California's goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.
For guided tour reservations, email: energyeducationcenter@sce.com
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Tours & Classes Free to the Public
Online and On-Demand Classes: Knowledge at Your Fingertips
Our dozens of online courses and workshops – from very basic to more advanced – provide you with learning opportunities to meet all of your energy needs. And, with our on-demand offerings, we’re open 24/7, 365 days a year.
Class categories include:
- Agriculture, Pumps, & Irrigation
- Building Performance
- Electrification & Decarbonization
- Energy Codes & Standards
- Energy Processes & Technology
- Foodservice
- Home Performance
- HVAC/R
- Lighting
- Other
- Renewable Energy & Sustainability
To stay up to date on the latest classes and workshops available:
Free Tool Lending Library
Need a tool for an upcoming project? Borrow one for up to two weeks for FREE through our Tool Lending Library Program. With over 400 tools available – ranging from digital meters and data loggers to temperature sensors and thermal cameras, to airflow hoods and more – you can test, troubleshoot or analyze equipment usage and have your project completed in no time.
Connect With Us
Location:
Energy Education Center - Tulare
4175 South Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
Conveniently located in the heart of California’s agricultural community, off Highway 99
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.