Project involves lab assessment of HVAC device on 5-ton RTU heat pump currently installed in TTC laboratories. The device varies the speed of the compressor as needed. Assessment will involve AHRI-style tests. All testing will be in cooling...

This project seeks to evaluate a DIY heat pump system with a typical window AC unit. The goal is to determine for a given cooling load if this technology can provide higher efficiencies with comparable installation costs to window AC...

This project will help determine the effectiveness of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in cold storage applications at Low Temperature -10 - 0 F (-23 - 18 C). Controls will also be implemented into the study to determine how compatible it is with PCMs. A total of 4 tests will be done on warehouses to...

The objective of this advanced water heating initiative is to overcome market barriers and challenges associated with HWPHs through the development of a coordinated, statewide effort and alignment of existing and new programs, policies and technologies. The initiative will increase the adoption of...

Weather-based algorithms (WBA) for smart thermostats combine compatible thermostats with detailed weather data, rate information, and analytics-informed behavioral techniques to optimize existing customer thermostat set points for EE while maintaining occupant comfort. The goal of this study is to...

The main goal of the project will be to perform a field assessment to characterize the efficiency benefits of the 75F DAB solution. Target customer should be small commercial (office and/or restaurant) in a climate zone representative of median conditions within SCE territory. Features this...

The 8th annual Net Zero 2021 Conference on net zero, zero carbon, and climate resilience will be a hybrid event scheduled for September 14-16 in Los Angeles. There will be Educational sessions, keynotes and...

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...

This project evaluated tunable white LED fixtures (troffers and pendants) with integrated controls, including daylight dimming, to determine visual and circadian performance and energy usage in commercial office space. The analysis culminated in information/recommendations for connected, tunable...

Compare this hybrid exhaust fan airflow and power consumption to other products in the exhaust fan category. A test apparatus will be built to test powered exhaust fans delivering required airflow and static. The fan will also be installed in the field to determine a "real world" performance and...