Project SummaryThis project evaluates innovative controls and strategies that allow commercial customers to participate in demand response (DR) programs by shedding load from ice machines. Field tests were conducted at several customers’ sites to understand deployment challenges and customer...

Project SummaryThis study evaluates both the energy efficiency and demand response capability of three, off-the-shelf, advanced lighting control systems (ALCS). The project has these objectives: 1) Determine if these advanced lighting control systems allow for reliable remote control of the...

This report summarizes an assessment project conducted to study the performance of light emitting diode (LED) luminaires with network controls in a street lighting application. The project included installation of LED street lights with network controls on public roadways in San Jose,...

Project SummeryThis report summarizes the installation and assessment of an integrated lighting control system consisting of occupancy sensors, photo sensors, dimming ballast, reduction of ambient overhead lighting and the installation of LED task lighting at a stand alone two story office building...

Project SummaryThis report summarizes the installation and assessment of an integrated "task ambient" lighting system combined with a reduction of ambient overhead lighting and increase in task lighting, at a multi-story commercial office building in Northern California. Relying primarily on field...

Project SummaryAbout 25% of buildings—including many large commercial buildings, hospitals, large retail stores, colleges and high schools, data centers, wineries, and industrial/manufacturing plant—use chillers or chilled water in their operations. This project examines demand-based building...

This report summarizes the installation and assessment of advanced skylight systems at a retail hardware store in Northern California. Relying primarily on field testing, the project team conducted photometric and power measurements, as well as customer satisfaction surveys and economic payback...

Project SummaryTesting was conducted to evaluate the performance of a prototype OASys™ hybrid air conditioner, which modifies their indirect/direct evaporative cooling unit with an added direct expansion (DX) system for increased range of operation.  A test plan was developed based on the...

Project SummaryThis report summarizes the installation and assessment of advanced lighting control systems at the administrative offices of an engineering consulting firm in Northern California. Relying primarily on field testing, the project team conducted photometric and power measurements,...

Project Summary This report summarizes the installation and assessment of advanced lighting control systems at the administrative offices of a large beverage processing plant in Northern California. Relying primarily on field testing, the project team conducted photometric and power...