The main goal of this research project was to support the development of ASHRAE Standard 155P “Method of Testing for Rating Commercial Space Heating Boiler Systems.”  Standard 155P has not been published yet by ASHRAE.  The 2010-07-26 WORKING DRAFT of the Standard was used to guide this...

The purpose of this lab study is to test thermostat functionality among three channels of communication: wall thermostat, mobile management, and web based management. In addition, communication ranges under various configurations were examined. The results from these lab tests will directly support...

The purpose of this research is to help PG&E increase its understanding of customers’ preferences in the medium screw base (MSB) lighting category - Incandescent, Halogen, CFLs and LED lighting.  Specifically, this research focuses on determining the role different product features play in...

This project was designed to evaluate consumer preferences and attitudes towards home energy management and “Smart Homes” through qualitative focus...

This project was designed to evaluate strategies and tactics for implementation of ACCA Standards 180 and 4. In order to explore further development and marketing of the HVAC Quality Maintenance (QM) program, PG&E conducted customer research with the objectives to: (1) understand...

The study will provide data on technical and economic potentials of specific market segments. The project is a secondary research paper study and may not provide details on behavior or decision processes directly, it will highlight areas in which furthermore in-depth studies can explore such areas...

Conventional die casting machines do not have variable speed drives on motors for changing pressures for hydraulic pumps. The VSD can control the speed of motors to open, close, and clamp the molds during casting. When the mold is clamped, a mechanical system (such as latch) provides the holding...

Demand Response Assessment Tools: Field Evaluation of DLAT and DRE...

Lab evaluation of combination ovens using ASTM standard test methods. Purpose of the study is to develop a database of energy performance metrics that can be used to develop and enhance work...

This field study tests the universal holding cabinets (UHC) for a restaurant chain. In addition, testing includes a new high-density (UHC-HD) universal holding cabinet. Southern California Edison’s Design and Engineering Services organization conducted the study through their Food service...