This is the final report for boiler research performed at UL Toronto and Intertek Cortland New York laboratories in support of publication of ASHRAE Standard 155P, “Method of Testing for Rating Commercial Space Heating Boiler Systems.” Standard 155P will rate the performance of commercial boilers...

This report analyses the pre- and post-survey responses of Pacific Gas and Electric residential customers who participated in the Induction Cooktop Lending Program by borrowing a countertop electric induction cooktop for a two-week loan period. The initial phase of the program, from March to...

The purpose of the Midstream HPWH Market Study was to assess barriers to increasing adoption of connected HPWHs by conducting interviews across seven different types of supply chain stakeholders. The Project Team identified the greatest barriers per stakeholder group and developed implementation...

The Sacramento Case Study is one of eight buildings evaluated under a Code Readiness field monitoring research effort to better understand real-world performance of dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) in California. The Sacramento site was renovated in 2019 with a partially decoupled HVAC system...

The Martinez Case Study is one of eight buildings evaluated under a Code Readiness field monitoring research effort to better understand real-world performance of dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) in California. The Martinez site was renovated in 2019 with a fully decoupled HVAC system using a...

To accelerate the adoption of clean and efficient energy retrofits a radically scalable and cost-effective solution for most homes is needed. Recent advances in building energy modeling, access to more housing data, and GIS technology have created an opportunity to perform accurate and...

This report documents the evaluation of the energy and on-peak demand savings attributable to the eco+ software feature that was rolled out to ecobee thermostats in the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (SDG&E) service territory. The implementation of the feature was conducted on a randomized...

This project’s goals are to test optimization of connected thermostats and other loads via voice commands based on TOU rate peak times and customer preferences. Voice interactions related to energy (usage, estimated bills, best times to use appliances, etc.) will undergo evaluation to determine...

This study investigated the technical and market feasibility and consumer acceptance of residential sensor-based range hoods to automate range hood operation to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and occupant health. Goals of the study included:Identifying existing and emerging products that use...

This report presents the results of PG&E’s Smart Thermostat Time-of-Use (TOU) Automation Study with a bring your own thermostat program design. The study provided incentives to residential customers who allowed PG&E to reduce or shift their electricity use in the 4–9 pm peak...