Sector
Residential
End-use
Other
Project Number
ET13PGE8052
In an innovative attempt to address the growing issue of residential plug-load in the State
of California, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the Sacramento Municipal
Utility District (SMUD) launched the Retail Plug-Load Portfolio (RPP) Trial in 2013 and 2014.
The RPP Program uses a...
Sector
Commercial, Public, Other, Industrial
End-use
Whole Building, HVAC, Water Heating/DHW/HPWH, Process
Project Number
ET14PGE7591 ET15SCE1070 ET14SDG1111
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...
Sector
Residential
End-use
Whole Building, HVAC
Project Number
ET13PGE1064
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,...
Sector
Residential
End-use
Plug Load, Whole Building
Project Number
ET14SDG8021
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...
Sector
Commercial, Public
End-use
Plug Load
Project Number
ET14SDG8031
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...
Sector
Residential
End-use
Whole Building, HVAC
Project Number
ET13PGE1062
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...
Sector
Other
End-use
Process Loads
Project Number
ET13SCE1150
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...
Sector
Residential
End-use
HVAC
Project Number
DR12.26
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...
Sector
Commercial
End-use
Whole Building
Project Number
DR13.02
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,...
Sector
Residential
End-use
Plug Loads and Appliances
Project Number
DR13.52
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...
