The purpose of this project is to field-assess a Roof Top Units (RTU) retrofit technology that combines evaporative pre-cooling of AC unit condenser air with sensible pre-cooling of outside air. Assessment will study installation and operation issues, water consumption, peak kW reduction and kWh...

The Connected Home Market is a fast-evolving segment that is being influenced by a number of emerging industry trends. There are uncertainties with regard to which technologies will remain current and adaptable to emerging changes in home area networks (HANS) requirements, energy dynamics as well...

The general basis of this technology is evaporative precooling of the ambient air prior to contact with existing air-cooled condensing coils. The idea is it lowers the entering air temperature on the outdoor unit. The compressor does not have to do as much work, which results in energy savings. The...

This project will assess phase change materials (PCMs) in single-wide mobile homes. The test will consist of three test homes: a control (no PCM), PCM in walls, and PCM in the ceiling. Results will inform energy performance potential of...

One of SCE's large supermarket customers is planning a remodel and expansion of an existing store in Carpentaria. The new store will be built with a goal of achieving 50% energy savings over a code-compliant building (ASHRAE 90.1 baseline). This will be achieved through inclusion of a variety of...

Electric sanders are designed to replace traditional pneumatic sanders that run on compressed air systems. This project aims to improve the quality of this product via engaging in dialogue between industry and...

Occupancy-controlled luminaires have proven to have significant energy-saving potential in exterior applications such as residences, parking garages, parking lots, and pedestrian walkways. Sites will be identified, equipment procured, and deploy monitoring equipment to gather data. To be able to...

This project is intended to finalize development of the CALCTP training and implement courses to introduce the level of understanding needed to install advanced lighting technologies into the market. Provide an administrator of the CALCTP to perform the day-to-day operations of the training program...

This project is aimed at investigating advanced lighting sources/systems to replace legacy HPS, typically ring-mounted at 100" AFG, for dockyards. The specific application is for High-Mast lighting commonly found in shipyards, train stations and highways. The project will focus on modeling an...

This project is a field evaluation to test the feasibility of high efficacy lighting systems with controls to illuminate utility substation switch racks, entrances, roadways, parking lots, and pathways. The project will test energy efficient fixtures to identify if they provide equal or better...