Wireless pneumatic thermostats (WPTs) present a retrofit opportunity that can enable energy-saving control strategies to be implemented in commercial buildings with older pneumatic HVAC controls. The goals of the scaled field placement were to evaluate the implementation of WPT systems at four...

The goal of this Feasibility Study is to review existing California utility-specific software offerings and EnergyPlus tools currently in place or planned, as well as to ascertain what will be required to adapt the EnergyPlus tools for utilization by utility incentive programs. Additional...

This review primarily investigates the demand response (DR) and control capability of the Home Area Network (HAN) technology along with the integration of a mobile application. Secondarily, it estimates the energy saving potential and discusses user feedback. The HAN system with Mobile Apps...

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...

This project will consist of the design and installation of an energy management system and kiosk to evaluate energy usage for the various energy efficiency measures installed in the building: direct/indirect evaporative cooler, VRF System, and domestic hot water and space heating system at a...

This review primarily investigates the demand response (DR) and control capability of the Home Area Network (HAN) technology with integrated smart power strips (Smart Strips). Secondarily, it discusses energy savings potential, ease of installation and user feedback on the technology. The...

This review investigates the demand response (DR) and control capability of a Home Area Network (HAN) technology with Smart Appliances. Secondly, it discusses energy savings potential, ease of installation, and user feedback on the technology. This review describes in detail the technology and...

The ZNE Home Retrofit (ZHR) Project is a demonstration showcase for residential users in order to disseminate information on energy solutions and encourage their widespread application. Demonstrate opportunities in building performance and energy use associated with a combined package of energy...

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...

This project aims to identify available technologies suitable for automating demand response for small-medium commercial buildings; to validate the extent to which that technology does what it claims to be able to do; and determine the extent to which customers find the technology useful for DR...