The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (“ASHRAE”) Guideline 36 High-Performance Sequences of Operation for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) Systems is considered the best-in-class control sequence in the industry. Several California Energy...

This research project supports the development and implementation of California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards Title 24, Part 6 (Title 24) by providing insights into envelope and thermal energy storage (TES) design strategies along with their potential energy savings. A significant...

This research project was designed to introduce strategies that reduce and manage building peak electric demand to those involved with the development and implementation of California’s Title 24, Part 6, Building Energy Efficiency Standards. A key challenge and barrier in the transition to a fully...

The Zero Flame Spread Project, led by Southern California Edison, tackles the rising wildfire threat in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) by advancing fire-resilient building practices. The Project Team identified effective fire-resistant materials—like fire resistant stucco, mineral wool...

In 2022, greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions in California were approximately three hundred seventy (370) million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (“MMTCO2e”) (California Air Resources Board, 2024). Second only to the transportation sector, California buildings account for twenty-five percent (25%) of...

In 2022, greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions in California were approximately three hundred seventy (370) million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (“MMTCO2e”)(California Air Resources Board, 2024). Second only to the transportation sector, California buildings account for twenty-five percent (25%) of the...

Indoor agriculture in California faces increasing demands to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact while delivering high-quality yields. Recent Department of Energy (“DOE”) data highlights that horticultural lighting alone consumed 9.6 Terawatt Hour ("TWh") of electricity nationwide in...

As multifamily buildings adopt heat pumps and other sophisticated technologies, they are encountering problems with maintenance and operations. Multifamily buildings tend to have no central controls and either no permanent...

There is a behavioral water and energy efficiency solution that will help reduce household carbon emissions and water use at scale. The device is an easy at home DIY retrofit to promote water conservation and improve shower habits. The technology automatically detects when a shower starts, and...

Wireless steam trap monitoring technology specifically focuses on steam trap systems within the commercial and industrial sectors. This field study aims to monitor steam traps at a site, demonstrating their significant impact on energy savings and efficiency improvements. The primary objectives of...