Sector
Residential
End-use
HVAC
The primary goal of this investigation was to provide long term laboratory test data to assess the longevity of an evaporatively-cooled condensing unit (ECCU) and to provide recommendations for operation and maintenance of the system to maintain performance and energy efficiency. A secondary...
Sector
Residential
End-use
Other
In response to major electrical grid failures over the past few decades, coupled with the emergence of widespread renewable generation and increased need for understanding energy consumption, there has been a growing push for an electric “Smart Grid”. The Smart Grid is envisioned to...
Sector
Commercial
End-use
Other, Whole Building
This project sets out to develop building standards for SCE’s facilities that would ensure the inclusion of cost effective EE and DR measures and strategies. The goal is to identify and engage stakeholders, develop methodology, and ultimately develop recommended packages. However, due to...
Sector
Commercial
End-use
Other
The Link between Energy Management and Demand Response (DR) study seeks to determine if the process of developing and maintaining an energy management system (EnMS) improves an industrial facility’s capabilities for DR. An EnMS is a set of procedures, documents, and records designed to help...
Sector
Other
End-use
Whole Building
A small-scale market study was conducted to evaluate DR pilot credit implementation. The goal of this study is to understand if, and how, building owners, engineers, and consultants would take advantage of such a credit, and then provide feedback to utilities and the USGBC. As part of the USGBC...
Sector
Other
End-use
Whole Building
Incorporating Demand Response (DR) capability at the building design stage not only optimizes the equipment and control system and increases the building operation effectiveness; it also avoids costs associated with retrofitting and implementing DR. This guide is aimed at providing information...
Sector
Commercial
End-use
Whole Building
This Demand Response report looks at DR automation tools including; training, education, and load-analysis tools to coordinate power reduction...
Sector
Commercial
End-use
Whole Building
This project aims to identify tools that can be used by commercial and industrial customers to better understand their facility’s demand profile and assist in decision making for DR program participation. This report summarizes the known characteristics and capabilities of existing DR tools....
