KEY RESEARCH QUESTION How might dynamic pricing effectively reduce grid congestion via automated demand response? What enhancements and innovation ideation to current customer technologies are needed to bring widespread implementation of dynamic pricing, particularly in Southern California...

Retail Automated Transactive Energy Systems (BESS & PV)...

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...

Willowbrook Low-Income Multi-Family DER: Energy Storage with PV...

The behind-the-meter (BTM) battery systems will be administered by Sunrun® and used to provide planned and real-time demand response grid services. The VPP project will enroll 200-500 customers in the project from a population of approximately 1,000 customers with existing or new Sunrun PV-paired...

HPWH Flexible DR Communication Demonstration Lab for Water Heating...

The objective of this project is to evaluate the performance in the laboratory of two small wall-mounted Heat Pump Water Heaters from Europe and their ability to provide hot water in a more efficient manner and with lower total emissions. The HPWHs are commercially available in Europe,...

Perform measurement and verification of NanO2 aeration technology to reduce wastewater treatment plant blower load while eliminating sewer system odor and...

Tasks 1. Survey of Craft Brewing Industry Identify common brewery configurations, typical equipment needs, process and operational characteristics through internet research, phone interviews, and site visits with end-users to characterize the energy and water intensity of the craft brewing...

This project is a market study aimed at providing insight into the opportunities for reducing GHG emissions for Commercial Buildings by identifying new technologies to support the electrification of buildings. These technologies have an impact on the energy use and efficiency of a building in which...