Californians for Energy & Science

What Californians for Energy & Science does

Californians for Energy & Science is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization founded in 2022 and headquartered in Taft, California, that conducts research and educational outreach on California's energy economics, supply security, and policy. Its core mission is to translate complex energy data and economic studies into accessible insights for California families, businesses, policymakers, media, and students, with the explicit framing that informed citizens make better economic decisions. The organization is led by Founder/CEO Mike Umbro (also of Premier Resource Management) and governed by a 12-member board of directors drawn from California's upstream energy services, drilling, construction, petroleum, and academic sectors.

The organization's product surface spans a "Facts & Data Dashboard" with monthly-updated cost comparisons, import-dependence data, regulatory impact analysis, and consumer projections; the "Unleash California" podcast hosted on Spotify by Mike Umbro; downloadable research reports including the California Energy Emergency report and the Unleashing CA blueprint; an annual invitation-only "Unleash California" convening (2026 is the second edition) bringing together operators, policymakers, finance professionals, AI experts, and academics; and an "On Campus" educational outreach program at institutions including CSUB, Harvard, and Taft High School. No proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capability, or commercial software is developed; all content is delivered through standard web, podcast, and event channels.

The business model is donation- and membership-funded, with all content and resources provided free of charge. The 2026 Unleash California event is supported by named event sponsors including GPS, CEAS, DI Drill, and Browns Construction, representing the primary visible commercial funding channel. There are no products or services for sale, no enterprise pricing tiers, and no disclosed major-donor or foundation grants. Geographic scope is California-only with no signals of out-of-state or national expansion.

Name

Californians for Energy & Science

Legal name

Californians for Energy & Science

Website

https://energyandscience.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Californians for Energy & Science is a nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 2022 that researches and educates California families, businesses, and policymakers on energy economics and policy through data dashboards, podcasts, annual convenings, and campus outreach, funded by donations and event sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Energy Policy Research & Education

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure Congresses (THAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Energy policy research
• Energy economics analysis
• Nonprofit advocacy
• Energy data dashboard
• Policy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Taft

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and donations: Organization operates as a nonprofit accepting member support and donations to fund educational activities, research dissemination, and policy analysis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Californians for Energy & Science is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that conducts and disseminates research on California's energy systems. It produces educational content — including a podcast, a Facts & Data dashboard, downloadable policy reports, an annual Unleash California convening, and an On Campus outreach program — focused on energy economics, supply security, refinery closures, foreign oil dependence, and regulatory costs affecting California families, businesses, and policymakers.

Product overview

Californians for Energy & Science is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that provides educational content and data-driven analysis on California's energy landscape. The organization operates as a single unified offering focused on energy policy education rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its core products include the "Californians for Energy and Science Podcast" for audio-based analysis, the "Facts & Data Dashboard" for interactive energy economics data, the annual "Unleash California" convening event, downloadable research reports and policy studies, and the "On Campus" educational outreach program. These offerings work together to fulfill the organization's mission of providing nonpartisan, science-based information about energy economics, supply security, and policy to help Californians make informed decisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unleash California: Annual convening event bringing together energy sector operators, finance, AI, and academia leaders to address California's energy challenges
• Californians for Energy and Science Podcast

Products and services

• Californians for Energy and Science Podcast A podcast series providing nonpartisan analysis of California's energy crisis, covering gas prices, refinery closures, electricity rates, and the organization's mission. Hosted by Mike Umbro and distributed on Spotify.
• Facts & Data Dashboard A comprehensive energy economics dashboard providing cost comparisons, import dependence data, regulatory impact analysis, business competitiveness metrics, and consumer projections with monthly updates.
• Unleash California 2026 An annual invitation-only convening event bringing together energy operators, policymakers, industry leaders, finance professionals, AI experts, and academics to address California's energy challenges with data-driven solutions.
• Downloadable Research Reports Free downloadable PDF resources including policy studies, economic analyses, and technical reports on California's energy emergency, oil production, and regulatory costs.
• On Campus Program Educational outreach program including campus events, career days, museum partnerships, and academic presentations at California institutions (CSUB, Harvard, Taft High School) and industry events like Oil Tech Career Day and AADE presentations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual foreign oil import costs of $25 billion could be reduced by 30-50% through domestic development, saving $7.5-12.5 billion annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GPS (Global Partner Solutions)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for Unleash California 2026 annual convening, supporting the organization's flagship event focused on California energy policy and solutions.
• CEAS (California Energy & Environmental Services)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for Unleash California 2026 annual convening, supporting collaboration across energy, finance, AI, and academia sectors.
• DI DrillcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for Unleash California 2026 annual convening, supporting the organization's mission to address California's energy challenges.
• Browns ConstructioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for Unleash California 2026 annual convening, supporting industry collaboration and policy alignment on California energy issues.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): Large industry association representing U.S. manufacturers, including advocacy on energy costs and reliability. Comparable only at the periphery as a stakeholder that addresses California energy economics for the manufacturing segment, but not an education-focused nonprofit in the same niche.

Broad incumbents

• Western States Petroleum Association: Trade association advocating for oil and gas policy in California and other western states. Comparable as the broader industry-aligned voice on California energy economics and policy, though it is a membership trade group rather than a nonprofit educational org.
• Heritage Foundation (Energy and Environment Program): National conservative think tank with a substantial energy and environment policy program. Comparable in producing free-market energy policy research and convenings for policymakers, though operating nationally and across many policy domains beyond energy.

Emerging players

• Kleinman Center for Energy Policy: University-based energy policy research and convening center at the University of Pennsylvania. Comparable as an academic-affiliated research and convening center producing policy analysis and stakeholder events, though headquartered in academia rather than operating as an independent nonprofit.

Direct peers

• Pacific Research Institute: California-based free-market think tank publishing research on energy and environmental policy. Comparable as a West Coast nonprofit producing data-driven, market-oriented policy research with California-focused energy economics content.
• Resources for the Future: Independent nonprofit research institution focused on energy, environmental, and natural resource economics. Comparable as a nonpartisan research and policy organization publishing data-driven analysis for policymakers, though at significantly larger scale and academic tilt.
• Consumer Energy Alliance: National consumer-focused energy education and advocacy nonprofit. Comparable mission of educating consumers and policymakers on energy economics, affordability, and policy using data-driven communications.
• ClearPath Foundation: Nonprofit that educates policymakers and the public on energy policy with a focus on innovation and domestic energy. Comparable as a nonpartisan-leaning educational nonprofit producing research, policy analysis, and convenings in the energy space.
• American Energy Alliance: National nonprofit advocating for affordable and reliable energy through education and policy engagement. Comparable as a nonprofit that educates consumers and policymakers on energy economics and policy with industry-aligned research output.
• California Independent Petroleum Association (CIPA): Independent oil and gas producer trade association in California. Directly comparable as a California-focused, operator-backed advocacy and education organization on energy policy and economics, with overlapping member companies on the board.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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