Project Summary:This assessment measured the energy savings of a Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) evaporation system compared to a triple effect evaporation system for the production of tomato paste. The MVR system used 89% less natural gas per pound of water evaporated than the triple-effect...

Project SummaryThe specific objective of the study was to analyze the energy consumption of the mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) milk evaporation system at Humboldt Creamery. The results of the MVR energy consumption rate are compared to the energy consumption of typical multi-effect...

Project SummaryTo prolong shelf life, produce such as lettuce, celery, and cauliflower must be pre-cooled to 35 ºF soon after harvest through the use of mobile vacuum refrigeration systems. Looking to reduce this energy use, this project evaluates the use of VFDs on the refrigeration and vacuum...

Project SummaryThis project aims to develop strategies to maximize and accelerate market penetration of efficient consumer electronics. Ultimately, this endeavor will entail building a portfolio of product offerings, ensuring effective delivery channels, and obtaining sufficient energy and demand...

Project SummaryIn-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 monthly utility bills. This study determines if IHDs encourage homeowners to curb...

Project SummaryCalifornia's electrical system peak demand is growing rapidly in the residential sector, mainly because of increased air conditioner use due to increased population growth in the central valley. This project compared and evaluated three evaporative cooler technologies that could...

Project SummarySouthern California Edison developed an interim market assessment of pump and fan energy usage within the non-residential and non-commercial building segments. This report describes work on part one of a two-part...

Project SummaryModern K-12 classrooms host a variety of activities and need lighting systems that can accommodate them. An assessment of the Integrated Classroom Lighting System (ICLS) from Finelite, Inc., conducted for Pacific Gas and Electric...

Project SummaryThis project includes the design, installation, energy usage monitoring, and user/visitor satisfaction measurement for a High Color Temperature Lighting System at a demonstration site with significant target market visitor traffic. The design will demonstrate best lighting design...

This report examines the potential for induction lighting use on four specific sites with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting. The four sites and specific applications examined through use of AGI-32 computer modeling are: Suburban retail strip mall with lantern style post...