Ron Kent is Advanced Technologies Manager for the Southern California Gas Company, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy. In this capacity, Ron helps to develop and commercialize new low-carbon energy resources.
Current projects include the development of a variety of innovative new technologies involving solar, biological and electro-chemical renewable energy pathways, oxy-fuel power cycles for carbon capture and sequestration, and thermal energy transfer and storage. This involves managing multiple CEC and DOE funded energy technology projects and serving as a board advisor for two start-up companies.
Past management experience includes finance, equity investments, energy efficiency, natural gas vehicles, energy markets and regulatory affairs.
Prior to joining the Sempra Energy utilities he was a Peace Corp volunteer and a science teacher. He holds a B.S. degree in biological science from San Diego State University; an M.S. from the University of Kentucky; and an MBA from CalPoly, Pomona.