Project to compare predictions from two energy simulation software’s to determine which building energy simulation engine is (more) accurate by identifying and investigating significant deviations between building energy simulation’s predicted performance versus actual performances for simple...

In 2016, Vista Grande Elementary School applied for Prop 39 funding for a Zero Net Energy (ZNE) retrofit. SDG&E’s Emerging Technologies (ET) program supported this effort by providing energy modeling, energy efficiency recommendations, a Measurement & Verification (M&V) plan, and...

The objective of this pilot is to evaluate various over-generation mitigation strategies for water district applications. The pilot will help to determine what technologies and strategies will provide the most cost effective method of increasing useful load during Over-Generation events. This...

In support of California’s strategic plan to accelerate the penetration of energy efficiency technologies, San Diego Gas & Electric’s Emerging Technology program funded a study for Smart Home Automation Platform for single family residential properties. The primary goals for this...

Starting in the summer of 2016, PG&E partnered with three technology firms to develop the third-party bring your own thermostat (BYOT) pilot designed to leverage already installed smart thermostat technologies as a demand response (DR) resource that could be ramped up in a relatively short...

The project is a 3 story Multi-family dwelling consisting of 46 units on an infill lot in Pomona, with an estimated construction cost of $6.1 million. The targeted occupants are low-income, with half the units designated for those that are homeless. It is planned to be built to LEED Platinum. The...

Evaluates a smart water heater controller for energy efficiency in a controlled lab setting.  The product is a internet connected, learning controller that installs on existing gas/electric storage water heaters that meet specific manufacturer specifications.  The manufacturer also...

The goal of this project is to establish a whole building M&V approach based on the short-time interval energy use data (collectively known as “M&V 2.0”) for the University and possibly Public Sector environment that is simple to apply but accurately captures real savings from existing conditions...

The objectives of this project is to develop a Codes and Standards Enhancement (CASE) report that acts as a code change proposal to clean up and clarify the existing demand response (DR) requirements so that all sections of the standards use consistent terminology and approach. The goals are to...

The technology to be evaluated is an automated, smart, internet connected zone control system for residential HVAC. This first phase of a two phase project will complete lab tests to verify that the zone control system can regulate comfort while not degrading overall system efficiency, while also...