CSU Bakersfield Energy Innovation Building Groundbreaking

BAKERSFIELD, CA - AC Martin celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Energy Innovation Building at California State University, Bakersfield — a transformative hub for research, teaching, and collaboration in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley.

The 44,450-square-foot facility will serve as a regional hub for renewable energy research, education, and collaboration. Designed to support hands-on learning and industry partnerships, the building will bring together research and teaching laboratories, collaborative workspaces, and community-focused facilities in a welcoming, highly visible academic environment. Integrated seamlessly into the CSUB campus and grounded in sustainable design principles, the Energy Innovation Building positions the university at the forefront of advancing energy solutions—strengthening connections between students, faculty, industry partners, and the broader community while shaping a more resilient energy future for the region and beyond.