The objective of this study is to determine energy and cost savings as a result of replacing conventional broilers with best-in-class broilers. The project will characterize the technological improvements that contribute to energy reductions in broilers across the market; monitor energy...

SUMMARYThe goal of this Emerging Technologies study was to determine the load shifting potential of salt-water ice thermal energy storage systems installed as a retrofit on an existing grocery store refrigeration system.This report presents findings from the field test of a new refrigeration ice...

This project seeks to understand the changing nature of refrigerant options in HVAC systems, as they move toward low global warming potential (GWP) compounds. It will explore and explain the drivers for the move to environmentally friendly refrigerants, and it will evaluate technologies that have...

Strategic approach to optimize aeration efficiency in wastewater recovery facilities to significantly reduce blower(s) usage and provide demand response...

This project would leverage stationary batteries (existing and new installations) and communication infrastructure for testing DR opportunities at commercial and industrial customer...

This laboratory assessment compares the performance of low-temperature horizontal display case with natural refrigerant (propane or R-290) and conventional refrigerant...

Wastewater aeration requires 50% of the energy use in wastewater treatment plants. A real-time analyzer that measures aeration efficiency was developed with CEC funding and has been demonstrated with SCE funding at several wastewater treatment plants over a one-year period. To achieve the full...

Refrigerated chef bases are found in almost all commercial kitchens. These devices are equipment stands with refrigerated compartments underneath for quick and easy access to various refrigerated products. The tabletops are designed to support heavy and/or hot cooking equipment while still...

This devices refrigeration technology utilizes water in an ionic, time delayed, freeze-point suppression cycle to provide -35C cooling to freezer environments while consuming 45% less electricity than conventional vapor compression systems. Incorporating embedded energy storage tailored...

Evaluation of performance of ultra-low temperature lab freezers. The technology replaces the cascade systems to achieve ultra-low cabinet space refrigeration temperatures (-86°C) used in the medical research, life science, pharmaceutical and clinical hospital...