The goal of this project is to establish a whole building M&V approach based on the short-time interval energy use data (collectively known as “M&V 2.0”) for the University and possibly Public Sector environment that is simple to apply but accurately captures real savings from existing conditions...

Predictive Energy Optimization acts as an automated supervisory control system for HVAC systems in commercial buildings, designed to reduce energy consumption, operating costs and CO2 emissions. It connects to most existing building management and control systems (BMCS) using industry standard...

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the impacts of an all-electric retrofit home community(s) on the local distribution...

Lab evaluation of combination ovens using ASTM standard test methods. Purpose of the study is to develop a database of energy performance metrics that can be used to develop and enhance work...

The purpose of this project is to perform a laboratory assessment of fault detection and diagnostics technologies (onboard and in-field) on a packaged rooftop unit air...

This project is being conducted to field test advanced lighting and lighting controls system design that will be appropriate and acceptable for typical executive suites. This project will examine the performance characteristics of highly controlled lighting systems in a real office environment...

Retrofit of three existing recreational facilities on a University campus to ZNE or near ZNE. Through the Demonstration Showcase project process the aim is to assist in addressing cost, installation, and performance issues as well as aid in the discovery of other potential barriers that could...

This system eliminates the central engine room, long piping runs and associated parasitic losses with a traditional ammonia-based system. All components are energy optimized, fully automated, remotely monitored and auto DR ready. This assessment looks at low temperature (-15'F) refrigerated...

Phase change materials (PCMs) are latent thermal energy storage products designed to offset building cooling requirements of HVAC systems. This field study seeks to evaluate the effect of installing PCMs in a quick-service restaurant to quantify the demand and energy savings benefits from...

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...