Southern California Edison (SCE) is planning to produce a publication that contains case studies of residential buildings that were designed and built to achieve zero net energy (ZNE) performance and for which post-occupancy energy performance data have been obtained. The focus of the case study...

This assessment involves recruiting current customers to participate in a simple schedule optimization program via push notifications from connected thermostats. This optimization program will make small temperature adjustments one degree per week for up to three week to arrive in a new thermostat...

Conduct AMI data analysis of individual commercial customers using the AMI Customer Segmentation (AMICS) modeling approach. The California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) recently approved Southern California Edison’s (SCE) application for a High Opportunity Programs or Projects (HOPPs) HVAC...

The proposed Demand Flow project includes both hardware and software components. The intent of the project is to increase plant efficiency by automatically resetting plant flow and temperature...

Advanced monitoring for temperature, moisture and energy use in two (2) houses per development as called for by the technology, strategy or assembly being installed. Monitoring is necessary to confirm energy savings, temperature reductions and moisture mitigations heretofore untested and only...

Project to compare predictions from two energy simulation software’s to determine which building energy simulation engine is (more) accurate by identifying and investigating significant deviations between building energy simulation’s predicted performance versus actual performances for simple...

Perform a feasibility study and explore design options for an adsorbent heat and mass exchanger. The scope includes: evaluate the amount of moisture available in a year-long period using TMY data, develop a one-dimensional heat and mass exchange model using data on the performance of its adsorbent...

Evaluate potential water sources, including stored rainwater, for use with evaporative condensers. Systematically test influential water quality parameters (calcium, magnesium, alkalinity, pH, and hardness) on the formation of scale in bench-scale evaporative condensers. Construct and test a model...

Run various simulations using a residential building model to determine water flow rates (from a fluid cooler) and air flow rates (from a residential air hander) required to meet cooling demand for single family residential home in climate zones in SCE territory. Design a condenser replacement...

Investigate problems and assess the feasibility of proposed solutions for distribution and sales of HVAC energy efficiency products. Observe and interview key stakeholders involved, including decision-makers and facilities personnel. Develop specifications and best practices for creating a market...