California Natural Resources Agency
Sacramento CA
Monday, March 24, 2025
California Solar Canal Initiative Summit
The California Solar Canal Initiative (CSCI) Summit will be held at the California Natural Resources Agency headquarters in Sacramento on Monday, March 24, 2025, and will explore how solar canals can generate clean energy, conserve water, and optimize land use at scale. The summit will convene state agencies, expert advisors, and research faculty from seven universities to assess the economic, regulatory, and environmental pathways for scaling solar canal deployment across California.
About the Organizers
The Solar Canal Initiative Summit is presented by USC Public Exchange in partnership with Solar AquaGrid. With leadership from the CA Department of Water Resources, CA Natural Resources Agency, and California Energy Commission, this event will help shape this transformative, multi-benefit climate solution.