GTI independently and objectively conducted laboratory testing to compare the efficacy of venturi steam traps by three manufacturers against comparably-sized mechanical steam traps at different pipe sizes, pressures, and condensate loads. Venturi steam traps provided by Thermal Energy International...

The 5 MegaWatt Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are being evaluated as a Demand Response Load shedding system for commercial customers.  In addition to Demand Response, the systems shift load from on-peak time periods to off-peak time periods. The ESS functions by supplementing grid supplied...

Increased electrification of residential end use fuel types are expected as a result of activities promoting achievement of Zero Net Energy (ZNE) buildings. Because of this, there is much interest in the opportunities associated with electric water heaters. Retrofit controls are available for water...

This project builds on the 2016 Emerging Technologies report (https://www.etcc-ca.com/reports/field-assessment-residential-radiant-ceiling-panel-space-conditioning-systems) based on testing two types of radiant ceiling panels coupled with air-to-water heat pumps (AWHPs). Performance in the...

This study was a continuation of the Central Valley Research Homes (CVRH) project. The CVRH project converted four existing single family buildings in Stockton, California into unoccupied laboratory houses to study residential energy saving opportunities. Variable capacity heat pump (VCHP) systems...

This Demand Response Emerging Technology project examines the potential customer impact for methods of online customer acquisition involving energy services, and in particular compares and contrasts authentication and authorization flows embedded in an established method using PG&E’s...

This report details findings from EMI Consulting’s evaluation of a thermostat optimization assessment project in which Whisker Labs, in collaboration with Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC), deployed Whisker Lab's Connected Savings Energy Intelligence Platform...

The main objective of this study is to increase automated demand response market penetration of SMB customers by expanding SMB eligible measures, adding additional facility types, and increasing customer and vendor awareness of the program where applicable.This project includes interviewing...

Under the auspices of PG&E’s Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Production Builder Demonstration, Meritage Homes built a 2,047 square foot ZNE home in Hayward, CA. This report describes the results from monitoring the occupied home for a full year.Actual site energy use was compared to two models: one...

Under the auspices of PG&E’s Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Production Builder Demonstration, PulteGroup built a 2,359 square foot ZNE home in Brentwood, CA with a semi-conditioned attic and an air source heat pump. This report describes the results from monitoring the occupied home for a full...