demonstrate increased efficiencies by using small, leakage free ducts to reduce distribution losses.
PM: Chris Scruton
This project was designed to evaluate strategies and tactics for implementation of ACCA Standards 180 and 4. In order to explore further development and marketing of the HVAC Quality Maintenance (QM) program, PG&E...
In-home display (IHD) devices provide homeowners with “real-time” data on total home energy consumption, giving them greater control over energy use and taking the surprise, delay, and mystery out of...
This study assesses the status of the light-emitting diode (LED) recessed can lighting and measures any incremental energy and demand savings over their pin-based compact fluorescent and halogen counterparts.Download report
This project analyzes and tests the integration of night ventilation cooling technology into a standard heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Night ventilation systems automatically ventilate houses using the...
This project evaluates if residential customers will welcome controlling their programmable communicating thermostats (PCTs) via the internet, if they think on-line control is better than other control methods, and if...
Develop air duct knowledge and prototype technologies.
PM: Dale Trenschel
Evaluate whether the benefits of programmable thermostats can be achieved with easier-to-use methods of controlling space-conditioning systems, in order to understand how these measures may affect low-income housing energy use....
This project was designed to evaluate consumer preferences and attitudes towards home energy management and “Smart Homes” through qualitative focus groups.Download Report
Develop smart load controls for residential and commercial appliances (e.g., refrigerators, electric hot water heaters, and other appliances) that reduce peak electric loads, enhance the dynamic stability of the power...