Joint utility project that:  1)Estimates the number and types of labs in California; 2)Estimates the number and types of energy-consuming and water-consuming equipment used in California labs; 3)Assesses operational and behavioral opportunities for efficiencies in how laboratory equipment in...

A field evaluation that collects energy savings, incremental costs, feasibility, conflict with other building practices for one of the measures under consideration for the 2016 T-24 standards: High Performance Attics.  Key problems solved: example moderate cost methods of achieving objectives,...

In support of California’s strategic plan to accelerate the penetration of energy efficiency technologies, this report presents the findings of a field evaluation of Tier 2 advanced power strips (APS) installed at residential audio/video (A/V) systems and commercial office and computer lab...

In support of California’s strategic plan to accelerate the penetration of energy efficiency technologies, this report presents the findings of a field evaluation of Tier 2 advanced power strips (APS) installed at residential audio/video (A/V) systems and commercial office and computer lab...

A field evaluation that collects energy savings, incremental costs, feasibility, conflict with other building practices for one of the measures under consideration for the 2016 T-24 standards: Ducts in Conditioned Space.  Key problems solved: example moderate cost methods of achieving...

DC pool pumps, 1/7 HP or 100 Watts, are installed in tandem to the existing AC pool pump (typically 2-3 HP). During the filtration cycle or while moving water through the pool filters, DC pump will be turned on to save energy. Since the pumps remains in this mode most of the time, average usage...

This is a field study evaluating the potential of leveraging the existing installed base of internet-controlled programmable communicating thermostats (PCTs), from third parties including thermostat manufacturers, security companies, and cable providers. This study includes the roll out of a common...

Increasing California DR and PLS capabilities requires an understanding of the international, federal, and state organizations that play roles in defining policies, regulations, and mandates for DR and PLS both inside and outside of California. To this end, this scoping study explored the policies,...

Participate in industry discussions regarding incorporation of "connected" requirements into Energy Star product specification. Some preliminary testing may be conducted to determine clothes washer response during DR...

The T-24 standard will require thermostats installed in residential buildings to be capable of receiving and responding to demand response (and price)...