This project is being conducted to field test advanced lighting and lighting controls system design that will be appropriate and acceptable for typical executive suites. This project will examine the performance characteristics of highly controlled lighting systems in a real office environment...

Retrofit of three existing recreational facilities on a University campus to ZNE or near ZNE. Through the Demonstration Showcase project process the aim is to assist in addressing cost, installation, and performance issues as well as aid in the discovery of other potential barriers that could...

This system eliminates the central engine room, long piping runs and associated parasitic losses with a traditional ammonia-based system. All components are energy optimized, fully automated, remotely monitored and auto DR ready. This assessment looks at low temperature (-15'F) refrigerated...

Phase change materials (PCMs) are latent thermal energy storage products designed to offset building cooling requirements of HVAC systems. This field study seeks to evaluate the effect of installing PCMs in a quick-service restaurant to quantify the demand and energy savings benefits from...

This project seeks to understand the changing nature of refrigerant options in HVAC systems, as they move toward low global warming potential (GWP) compounds. It will explore and explain the drivers for the move to environmentally friendly refrigerants, and it will evaluate technologies that have...

Various lab and field...

Laboratory test a combination pre-cooler and fan/compressor speed controller provided by a major manufacturer installed with WCEC control algorithms. Use laboratory-test data to refine algorithms and optimize controls as needed. Field test the Roof Top Unit optimization package using one RTU at a...

The HVAC retrofit controller uses dual temperature sensors (supply air and return air) and a proprietary control algorithm with predictive analytics to improve operation of an HVAC system. This laboratory test project will explore energy efficiency potential of the HVAC retrofit controller, on a...

The goals of this project are to develop market understanding of the medium commercial segment – to include the key organizational, operational and decision-making characteristics and drivers. Additionally, whole building performance, equipment and system characteristics of this segment will be...

The goal of this project is to understand the role of middlemen in advanced economizer controls for commercial HVAC systems. More specifically, the project looks at the role human factors play in the adoption and successful utilization of advanced economizer controls. Ultimately, the objective is...