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Identify opportunities to better control electrical loads in groups of buildings by aggregating load shapes and by coordinating control actions, to evaluate the potential impact of aggregated load control, and...

Assemble and develop a set of manual tools, test procedures and guides to support the commissioning of HVAC, lighting and other building systems. PM: Martha Brook

Produce diagnostic procedures that can be used by building practitioners to determine when the performance of building systems has degraded to the point that the cost in terms of efficiency...

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

Design and develop EAM software that's affordable, useful, and can be successfully commercialized. PM: Martha Brook

Develop and demonstrate a control system linking modular 5-ton absorption heat pumps to create typical 15- to 25-ton packages common in small and medium commercial and institutional buildings, such as...

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,...

Validate previous findings by conducting a replication study, and determine energy implications of improving building energy systems (daylighting, lighting, ventilation) while improving student performance.

Determine if the results are still valid when grade level effects and teacher assignment bias are considered, and identify impacts of natural ventilation on absenteeism.

Develop and test a cost-effective whole-building interface and networking system between light sensors and building envelope systems, especially motorized blinds, louvers and the variable transmittance electrochromic windows. PM: Martha Brook