Recharge Rates
Please note that water is charged separately based on actual usage at a rate of $2.16 per CCF (centum cubic feet). Acreage and greenhouse square footage are charged annually up front, while labor and water are charged on a monthly basis in arrears.
Type of Recharge | Full Cost | UC Affiliated PI | UC New Advisor Rate* | Non-UC Affiliated Rate** |
Direct Research Rate | $60.07/hr. | $36.34/hr. | $21.05/hr. | $81.70/hr. |
Square Foot Rate for greenhouse, lathhouse, container, and lab space | $2.22/sq.ft/year | $1.13/sq.ft/year | $1.13/sq.ft/year | $3.02/sq.ft/year |
Per acre Rate | $2,976.70/year | $1,800.90/year | $1,637.16/year | $4,048.31/year |
*An Advisor is considered a New Advisor if they have been in their role for less than 5 years. For the 25-26 year, a hire date of July 1, 2020 or later is required.
**Includes the cost of the Non-University Differential (NUD).