A temperature-modulated panel of parabolic solar thermal collectors is used to heat hot refrigerant from the discharge line, adding heat and pressure without adding electricity. It works with VFD or multi-stage compression systems and is able to reduce system energy usage by up to...

More than 20,000 green building and design professionals attend this event. Two building developers are partnering to build a zero-net-energy concept home. In support of this project, SCE will provide technology development support, content for a display on the future of zero-net-energy, and a...

This project is a small-scale field evaluation at two hotels in SCE territory of the HVAC energy savings of a phase change material (PCM) product. The PCM will be incorporated into artwork and other interior...

In 2013, ASHRAE Standard Project Committee (SPC) 207P was formed to develop a nationally-recognized laboratory method of test for Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) technologies pertaining to commercial packaged rooftop unit (RTU) air-conditioning equipment. The purpose of the standard is to...

This technology increases system visibility and improves the management of building mechanical systems through better detection of events that waste energy or adversely affect occupant comfort. Building efficiency monitoring services provide the basis of a continuous commissioning process, energy...

This project will look at "Gamification" to motivate people to use less energy, either by changing their behavior or by purchasing energy-efficient appliances, equipment, or buildings. Gamification is “approaching problems from the perspective of a game designer to tap into the psychology of...

This study will investigate the evolution and development in Life Cycle Costing techniques and their adoption in various intelligent building investments; what is the actual adoption rate of this methodology and what should be done to mitigate roadblocks in LCC adoption. This study will also...

This project will conduct market and industry survey to understand current market monetization models for benchmarking and assess the current end-user wants and needs – leading to development of successful monetization models; assess feasibility of industry participants to implement new...

Evaporatively cools incoming condenser air of air-cooled HVAC equipment. The purpose of this project is to test the feasibility of installing a technology on existing rooftop AC units that lowers the incoming condenser air temperature. The technology uses water evaporation to accomplish this air...

Retrofit to existing RTU that steps supply fan speed in response to calls for cooling or heating. Technology controls outside air in response to occupancy sensors and CO2 monitors. The purpose of this project is to review the effectiveness of the technology through evaluations in the...