The objective of this study was to evaluate the energy use associated with air conditioning hotel guest rooms under three different control strategies:Baseline: the digital thermostat was manually controlled by the guestOccupancy Controls: DDC thermostat with integrated occupancy sensor and energy...

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 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...

Project SummaryThe goal of this study is to provide recommendations for integrating emerging technologies into energy efficiency incentive programs for existing Small and Medium Business (SMB) Packaged HVAC applications in Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”) territory. To achieve the...

Project SummaryThe goal of the project was to determine the energy savings potential provided by using automatic sash positioning system to retrofit manual fume hoods, in a building with existing VFD HVAC system. This assessment project validated that properly designed and programmed VFD...

This study was conducted to understand the qualitative barriers to adoption for Energy Management Systems (EMS) technology for PG&E customers.  The focus groups captured the perspectives that PG&Es medium and larger commercial and industrial customers hold in terms of adopting or...

Project SummaryThe goal of the project was to determine the energy savings potential provided by using VFD packaged pool pump/filter/motor assembly, as compared to the conventional  single speed or two speed oversized and over run swimming pools and spas in the commercial facilities, such as...

 In this study, potential concepts were tested with building owners and other stakeholders at a large, chain hotel in San Francisco to see what would spur interest in aggressive (more than 30 percent) energy savings...

This study evaluates the potential for energy management information systems [EMIS] to create or enhance energy savings and the effectiveness of various technologies that enable successful EMIS integration in existing commercial buildings. Appendix: EMIS Product Review...

This project involves Lab testing a total of 8 (half size (4) and full size (4)) electric convection ovens to ASTM standard F1496. ASTM standard F1496 measures preheat energy, idle energy, and heavy load cooking energy...