This research project aims to evaluate a Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) product capable of identifying problems associated with the operation of HVAC systems commonly used in commercial buildings including air-handling units, variable air volume (VAV) boxes and chilled water systems.Three...

This report presents a number of new supporting controls technologies that have the potential to enable new energy-saving functionalities in buildings. However, not finding any appropriate existing tools to estimate energy savings, the Consultant developed streamlined methods that can be used to...

This emerging technology report documents the results from the initial installations of the Honeywell communicating thermostat and Opower behavioral software trial. The thermostat includes programming that allows it to be remotely programmed through an iPhone app or a PC-based app. It also has the...

This project investigated the technological and business barriers to EE upgrades at a specific multi-tenant light commercial site. While the project focused on this specific site, lessons learned from this project are intended to be a case study with implications for the broader Multi-Tenant Light...

SCE conducted a two-pronged research study including a web survey among residential customers and twelve in-depth telephone interviews among industry decision-makers and thought-leaders. SCE’s study leveraged the broader, national effort performed by the Continental Automated Building...

This project will assess the benefits of installing phase change material drywall in a multi-family building in Isla Vista, CA. The PCM drywall provides added thermal mass which is allowing the elimination of conventional cooling systems (all-natural ventilation). Thermal images taken at the site...

This study evaluates the potential for energy management information systems [EMIS] to create or enhance energy savings and the effectiveness of various technologies that enable successful EMIS integration in existing commercial buildings. Appendix: EMIS Product Review...

Online Integrated Demand Side Management service that incents consumers to conserve energy by leveraging social networks and social gaming. The internet-based platform enables social gaming (and other internet-based) companies to gain new revenue streams by trading their in-game currency for...

Market Study to understand the load impacts from the residential new construction (RNC) market in SCE territory between the years...

This study investigates the energy savings capability and potential of ultra-low temperature freezer monitoring systems when used as an energy consumption diagnostic tool. Ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers are common in university labs and facilities involved in research and development...