Evaporative coolers provide cooling without refrigerants and operate most efficiently in low-humidity conditions. To evaluate the feasibility of installing an indirect/direct evaporative cooler in lieu of a traditional split-system, refrigerant-based, central air conditioning system, the SDG&E...

SDG&E expects significant load growth in the indoor agriculture sector, primarily driven by the legalization of recreational cannabis use as well as increased interest and growth in indoor agriculture development opportunities at large. In line with efforts to encourage producers and trade...

Demand management and flexibility test of a commercial building with implemented EE and DR...

In 2016, Vista Grande Elementary School applied for Prop 39 funding for a Zero Net Energy (ZNE) retrofit. SDG&E’s Emerging Technologies (ET) program supported this effort by providing energy modeling, energy efficiency recommendations, a Measurement & Verification (M&V) plan, and...

Advanced Lighting Control Systems (ALCS) Bench Testing – Plug Load Controls aims to revisit and refine the technology validation program developed in Phase I. ALCS Bench Testing - Plug Load Controls focuses on the plug load specific additions that are available with select ALCS and evaluates...

The Study’s goal was to investigate whether Title 24 energy code compliance requirements and energy simulation rulesets for RTU/economizer systems adequately reflected real world performance in California climate zones and make recommendations based on the investigation findings. The Study...

For four years (2015 to 2018) one of the Central Valley Research Homes (CVRH) in Stockton, CA has been used to evaluate radiant ceiling panel systems in a residential application. The radiant ceiling panel systems tested consists of two brands of panels. In addition, four air-to-water heat pumps...

For four years (2015 to 2018), one of the Central Valley Research Homes (CVRH) in Stockton, CA has been used to evaluate radiant ceiling panel systems in a residential application. The radiant ceiling panel systems tested consists of two brands of panels. In addition, four air-to-water heat pumps...

Convenience store field evaluation of AI-based technology to evaluate its efficacy for broader customer segment in SCE’s service territory. Specifically, EPRI proposes to lead the field evaluation for Measurement and Verification of technology for power reduction (demand savings) and GHG...

This study evaluated the performance of unitary heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) operating in a shared configuration (each unit served four apartments) in an affordable all-electric multi-family project located in Davis, CA. The shared configuration allowed the HPWHs to be placed in close proximity...