REC Recharge Rates
UCANR Research and Extension Centers make services available to UC affiliated and non-UC affiliated research projects on a recharge basis, subject to staff and resource availability.
The Full Cost and UC affiliated rate conducted at any UCANR REC for fiscal year 2025-2026 is as follows:
| REC | Type of Recharge | Cost Per | Full Cost | UC Affiliated PI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert REC | Per Acre | Acre | $9,197.90 | $5,380.77 |
| Direct Research | Hourly | $50.36 | $48.34 | |
| Pressurized Irrigation | Irrigation by acre | $1,258.74 | $774.13 | |
| Per Pen Feedyard | # of pens | $3,419.89 | $1,983.54 | |
| Hansen REC | Per Acre | Acre | $7,215.23 | $3,680.00 |
| Direct Research | Hourly | $63.09 | $31.54 | |
| Greenhouse | Square Foot | $3.35 | $3.35 | |
| Hopland REC | Per Project | Project | $6,835.63 | $1,997.00 |
| Direct Research | Hourly | $66.30 | $47.30 | |
| Animal Care | Hourly | $128.97 | $55.00 | |
| Intermountain REC | Uniform Cropping | Acre | $10,061.60 | $4,018.44 |
| Direct Research | Hourly | $78.91 | $35.32 | |
| Water | Acre-inch | $79.52 | $79.52 | |
| Kearney REC | Per Acre | Acre | $5,514.84 | $3,529.50 |
| Direct Research | Hourly | $55.57 | $46.72 | |
| Greenhouse | Square Foot | $2.14 | $2.14 | |
| Lindcove REC | Per Acre | Acre | $3,260.89 | $2,100.00 |
| Direct Research | Hourly | $48.02 | $37.00 | |
| Pack Line | Hourly | $46.58 | $40.00 | |
| Sierra Foothill REC | Per Project | Project | $9,950.62 | $2,059.77 |
| Direct Research | Hourly | $57.52 | $45.37 | |
| Animal Direct Research | Animal Hours | $93.09 | $55.07 | |
| South Coast REC | Per Acre | Acre | $2,976.70 | $1,800.90 |
| Direct Research | Hourly | $60.07 | $36.34 | |
| Square Foot | Square Foot | $2.22 | $1.13 | |
| West Side REC | Per Acre | Acre | $5,317.64 | $3,988.23 |
| Direct Research | Hourly | $67.62 | $38.54 | |
| Water | Acre foot | $658.49 | $566.30 |