Six East Bay Cities Vie For 2nd Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Campus
"After careful consideration, officials at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab have whittled the list of locations for its coveted second campus down from 21 potential sites to six finalists. And they are:"
East Bay Express
"The lab wants to be a good neighbor where it goes, and the lab is an economic engine in the region," he said. "We have a substantial impact on the local economy, so we see that as a positive (effect), particularly in a time when there's so much focus on need for economic development. Obviously we'd like to locate in an area where that's welcomed."
"Gilmore said besides the land the city could offer, Alameda also has its own electric utility called Alameda Municipal Power, which is attractive for employers because many of the utility's power sources, including wind, solar and geothermal, are renewable."
The Daily Californian - serving UC Berkeley Campus
"A single second campus would have substantial scientific benefits by allowing researchers to interact more directly, thus encouraging collaboration and cross-disciplinary research. For example, scientists at JBEI work closely with those in JGI to sequence crops that might be used to produce next-generation biofuels."
“We’re still getting new funding for research programs, such as the Solar Energy Research Center and the User Testbed Facility [for research on energy-efficient buildings].”
"Other important attributes include affordability, accessibility and proximity to public transportation, good amenities and community support."
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