This project focuses on performance validation, economic analysis, and market support for electric conveyor ovens, a common piece of equipment in fast food and quick-service restaurant kitchens. Currently, utility incentive programs such as the Food Service Instant Rebate Program, as well as the...

This project is focused on performance validation, economic analysis, and market support for electric conveyor charbroilers—an appliance category currently excluded from California utility programs and the Energy Trading and Risk Management (“eTRM”) database, which only recognize gas-powered...

This proposed project aims to address the increasing demand for data centers driven by the rise of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), machine learning, and cloud computing. In California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”) estimates an additional three and a half (3.5) gigawatts (“GW”) of...

This proposed project aims to address the increasing demand for datacenters driven by the rise of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), machine learning, and cloud computing. In California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”) estimates an additional three and a half (3.5) giga-watts (“GW”) of...

The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (“ASHRAE”) Guideline 36 High-Performance Sequences of Operation for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) Systems is considered the best-in-class control sequence in the industry. Several California Energy...

Central heat pump water heater (CHPWH) systems are playing a pivotal role in the decarbonization of multifamily and commercial buildings. These systems can provide electrified, efficient hot water for both new and existing buildings while minimizing grid impact and energy costs with load shifting...

The initiative is centered on exploring and implementing innovative DR methodologies, such as the Whole Home concept, to significantly enhance both customer benefits and grid performance. This strategic program aims to integrate emerging technologies that have DR capabilities, including electric...

There are 500,000 mobile and manufactured housing (MMH) units in California [1]. Most of these units are old and inefficient, estimated to consume 40% more energy than single-family homes [2]. To meet California’s aggressive decarbonization and electrification goals, it is critical to investigate...

This project is a market study that will explore commercial and industrial (C&I) and agricultural market potential and assess how Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) heat exchangers and heat pumps can decrease energy consumption and demand, decrease operating costs and increase building energy...

This project focuses on the modeling and laboratory evaluation of integrating vacuum insulating glazing (VIG) units with dynamic solar control. VIG products have the potential to improve thermal performance of windows to below U-0.0625 (above R-16) while dynamic solar control (electrochromic or...