Sector
Commercial, Agricultural
End-use
Process
Project Number
PGE 0612
Project SummaryImplementing electrodialysis wine stabilization instead of traditional cold stabilization is demonstrated to show electrical energy and demand savings. This Project was done on 18,500 gallon of Pinot Grigio in two uninsulated tanks. Results indicated 99% (26,700 kWh) electrcity...
Sector
Commercial, Agricultural
End-use
Process
Project Number
PGE 0715
Project SummaryImplementing electrodialysis wine stabilization instead of traditional cold stabilization has been demonstrated to show electrical energy and demand savings. This Project utilizes the quantitative analysis models (thermodynamic and glycol cooling model) developed in a previous study...
Sector
Residential
End-use
Whole Building
Project Number
PGE 0711
Project SummaryIn-home display (IHD) devices provide homeowners with “real-time” data on total home energy consumption, giving them greater control over energy use and taking the surprise, delay, and mystery out of monthly utility bills. This study determines if IHDs encourage homeowners to curb...
Sector
Industrial
End-use
Other
Project Number
PGE 0604
Project SummaryFume hoods keep laboratories safe and clean by removing unwanted gasses through filters and exhaust fans. But in the process, they consume considerable electricity. One laboratory fume hood uses as much electricity as three homes and produces the greenhouse gas emission equivalent of...
Sector
Residential
End-use
HVAC
Project Number
PGE 0710
Project SummaryThis project analyzes and tests the integration of night ventilation cooling technology into a standard heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Night ventilation systems automatically ventilate houses using the normal air handler, supply, and return duct system, as...
Sector
Commercial, Agricultural, Industrial
End-use
Process
Project Number
PGE 0505
Project SummaryPumps and fans are responsible for about 40 percent of motor energy use and account for more than a quarter of industrial electricity consumption nationally. The potential savings are more significant in pump and fan systems than for motors alone because pump energy use varies as...
Sector
Other
End-use
Project Number
PGE 0703
The California IOUs and SMUD (California Utilities) are pleased to announce their release of the “Super Lamp” Specification. This is a joint effort with California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and was designed around the comments received...
Sector
Commercial
End-use
Lighting
Project Number
PGE 0701
Project SummaryLight-emitting diode (LED) lights are emerging as a viable alternative for outdoor locations such as parking lots, parking garages, and streets, which typically use wallpaks and bollards lit with high wattage, high intensity discharge (HID) or fluorescent lights. In addition to...
Sector
Residential
End-use
HVAC
Project Number
PGE 0508
Project SummaryThe BreezeAir single-stage advanced evaporative cooler is an Australian product that has recently been introduced into the U.S. market. This product differs from U.S. advanced technology in that it uses 4-3.5 inch thick pads rather than 1-8 or 12 inch thick pad. The result is twice...
Sector
Other
End-use
Project Number
PGE 0713
Project SummaryThis Commercial air conditioning rooftop units (RTUs) are typically implemented as single zone, constant volume systems that cycle in response to a thermostat signal. Much of the energy used by the RTU is needed to power an indoor fan. (Fan power is roughly a function of the cube of...
