Project Summary This project is a Technology Development effort by PG&E’s Emerging Technology Program (ETP) with the primary goal of providing a foundation for the future development of technologies to help achieve California’s long-term energy goals.  This study focuses on the...

Project SummaryHotel guest room energy management control systems are widely used throughout the world, but currently have limited acceptance in the United States.  An increased market penetration of such systems could significantly reduce hotel energy use.The objective of this study is to...

 Project Summary Backlit display lightboxes are used in a variety of applications including restaurant menu boards, movie theater poster displays, and advertisements in airports, train/subway stations, shopping malls, casinos, and stadiums. This evaluation studied three different light...

Project SummaryThis annual report provides a summary of the demand response (DR) projects and activities undertaken through the SCE Emerging Markets & Technology (EM&T) program in 2009. The EM&T program executes projects to explore innovative DR technologies, understand customer...

Project SummaryThis assessment evaluates residential swimming pool cleaner energy use and efficiency.For more information, please contact the sponsoring...

  Project Summary The Whole House Performance Pilot Project was conducted to generate data and evaluate a representative sample of 25 existing homes in various climate zones in Southern California. Enhanced energy audits and diagnostics testing using state-of-the art equipment were...

The high concentration of lights in Hospital ORs leads to a significant amount of heat generated in a small space.  The cooling load of the OR can often drive the cooling provided to the entire hospital, with a significant amount of reheat needed in other areas of the hospital.  Removing...

Project Summary Effectiveness of Liquid Pool Covers were evaluated at two customer sites. The product forms a thin layer over the pool water surface which reduces surface water evaporation and a result reduces energy used for heating the...

This project evaluates the energy savings potential of an Internet-Based Refrigeration Monitoring and Control System (IBRMCS) in a typical refrigerated warehouse application within Southern California Edison service territory. The potential energy savings are derived from the benefit of visibility...

Project SummaryA limited evaluation of two new heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) was conducted in the water heater laboratory at the PG&E San Ramon Technology Center. The objective of the testing was to investigate the operating characteristics of HPWHs in comparison with other types, and their...