Assess the potential for energy and cost savings associated with the application of CO2-based demand controlled ventilation (DCV) strategies in California for small commercial and institutional buildings.
PM: Chris Scruton
The electrical energy consumption and the cost of owning and operating boilers have increased drastically in the recent past due to more stringent environmental regulations. Typically, today's 9 ppm ultra...
Test and demonstrate automated commissioning and diagnostics using the Whole-Building Diagnostician (WBD) in actual buildings with actual operators and energy service providers to: (1) prove WBD efficacy in automatically detecting...
Identify the most useful way that the building science solutions can be provided to the members of the design, construction, and maintenance professions to achieve integration.
This project aims to develop, in cooperation with roofing supply manufacturers, cool roofing materials which are the normal colors chosen for esthetic reasons. Composition shingles, clay and concrete tiles,...
Demonstrate an Information Monitoring and Diagnostics System (IMDS) for commercial buildings.
PM: Joseph Wang
To finish the analysis currently underway of sealant longevity on round-to-round duct joints, and report results in writing to the CEC. PM: Phil Spartz.
This Commercial air conditioning rooftop units (RTUs) are typically implemented as single zone, constant volume systems that cycle in response to a thermostat signal. Much of the energy used by...
Survey the top floor of 70 commercial buildings in Northern and Southern California with dropped ceilings to identify what fraction of the original insulation is in place for both lay-in...
The goal of the Advanced HVAC Systems for Improving Indoor Environmental Quality and Energy Performance of California K-12 Schools program is to develop and demonstrate advanced equipment for cooling, heating,...