About this Event
Join us as we mark a decade of dedication, innovation, and energy at The Central Energy Facility! For the past 10 years, our plant has been a cornerstone of reliable, sustainable energy, fueling progress and brightening countless lives. The CEF is the heart of Stanford Energy System Innovations and houses multiple groundbreaking innovations and a multifaceted system that provides Stanford with sustainable, cost efficient, thermal energy. This new system, along with Stanford's procurement of 100% renewable electricity in 2022, led to an 80% reduction in direct greenhouse gas emissions. We are proud of the work we do to provide the Stanford community with safe, reliable, and efficient service. We’re thrilled to invite you to celebrate this important milestone!
Get insight into how the Central Energy Facility works through behind-the-scenes tours, enjoy refreshments and food, hear from key leaders who have shaped our journey, and discover our vision for sustainable energy in the next decade and beyond. Check out the event agenda above for details on event timing and key moments. Registration required to help plan for capacity, food and drink.
Transportation to the Central Energy Facility
The Central Energy Facility (CEF) is located at 506 Oak Road Stanford CA 94305. The registration table will be located at the front of the CEF across from Searsville Lot. We encourage attendees to consider sustainable transportation options as you plan your way to our event.
Biking: Biking from campus or the nearby CalTrain station is a great way to get to the event! There is bike parking located across from 560 Fremont Road and between the farm and Searsville Lot.
Free Marguerite Shuttle: Stanford's free Marguerite Shuttle service has a stop at Searsville Lot right by the CEF through the 1050A, OCA, and SE routes. The stop closest to the CEF is on campus drive @ Parking Lot L-22.
Parking: For guests who drive to the event, consider carpooling with other attendees. Parking is available at the Roble Field Garage (519 Via Ortega Drive) and the Galvez Lot (L-96) with paid visitor parking, C parking, and A parking spots available. From Galvez Lot, visitors can take the C Line on the free Marguerite shuttle from Jane Stanford Way @ Campus Oval to Campus Drive @ Parking Lot L-17.
Hot Spot Tours
Get insight on how the CEF works behind-the-scenes and learn how we generate the energy that powers our community from one of our expert tour guides. See the hot spots below to help guide your way around the heart of SESI.
- Hot Spot 1: Registration Table
- Hot Spot 2: Control Room & Boiler Room
- Hot Spot 3: Heat Recovery Chillers – Heart of the plant and Heat Recovery Plant Pump Room
- Hot Spot 4: Cooling Towers and High Voltage Substation
- Hot Spot 5: Hot Water Generators/Boilers and Conventional Chillers
- Hot Spot 6: Cooling and Heating Plant pump basin
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Central Energy Facility, 506 Oak Road, Stanford, United States
