Project SummaryThe rationale behind automated shallow demand response (ASDR) is that enabling “shallow” demand response (DR) events, which require only a 5% to 15% demand reduction attracts greater participation among customers who find DR programs onerous or even prohibitive. Phase 1 of this...

Project SummaryThe objective of this project is to develop, implement, and field test demand response (DR) strategies for fresh water (well water) supply and irrigation system customers while leveraging the customer’s existing control infrastructure. The Rancho California Water District (RCWD) in...

Project SummaryAn energy information and communication (EIC) system was installed at a Sears/Kmart store in Ontario, California. The EIC system received data from the electrical panels serving the air conditioning system and overhead lighting, as well as main electric panel serving the store. This...

Project SumaryThis market assessment determines the state of the current market in California for dimmable electronic ballasts and the implementation of “smart ballasts”. The goal of the study is to characterize perceptions in the marketplace and the technology’s paucity in market penetration. The...

Project SummaryThis study investigates opportunities for increased demand response through peak load shifting with setpoint adjustment, using pre-cooling strategies in well-insulated large commercial buildings located in hot and dry climates.  The principle behind pre-cooling with setpoint...

Project SummaryThis study evaluates both the energy efficiency and demand response capability of three, off-the-shelf, advanced lighting control systems (ALCS). The project has these objectives: 1) Determine if these advanced lighting control systems allow for reliable remote control of the...

Project SummaryThis project evaluates the demand response effectiveness of a demand control lighting (DCL) system during peak use periods. The DCL system was installed at a retail hardware store to verify the technology capabilities and to test it in real world conditions. This demand response...

This report summarizes an assessment project conducted to study the performance of light emitting diode (LED) luminaires with network controls in a street lighting application. The project included installation of LED street lights with network controls on public roadways in San Jose,...

Project SummeryThis report summarizes the installation and assessment of an integrated lighting control system consisting of occupancy sensors, photo sensors, dimming ballast, reduction of ambient overhead lighting and the installation of LED task lighting at a stand alone two story office building...

Project SummaryThis report summarizes the installation and assessment of an integrated "task ambient" lighting system combined with a reduction of ambient overhead lighting and increase in task lighting, at a multi-story commercial office building in Northern California. Relying primarily on field...