PG&E’s code readiness subprogram strives to collect data on measures and technologies that will support more robust advocacy in future code cycles rulemakings as well as inform voluntary energy efficiency programs. Additionally, by encouraging residential builders and commercial building...

PG&E’s Code Readiness subprogram (within PG&E's Codes and Standards Program) strives to collect data on measures and technologies that will support more robust advocacy in future code cycles rulemakings as well as inform voluntary energy efficiency programs. Additionally, by...

Heat pump water heaters have the capability to heat water during off-peak times of the day and store hot water for use during times when the demand for electricity is higher. Utilizing this strategy may provide potential cost savings for occupants by reducing energy use during the highest cost...

This study, sponsored by the Codes and Standards Program at PG&E, utilized a variety of public data sources, building simulations, and expert insights to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and near-term market viability of high efficiency windows for the residential and multifamily...

Direct Market Research survey of Embedded and Medium-sized Data Center Suppliers and Operators.  Investigated market potential and barriers to development of incentives on immersion and contact plate technologies for future...

Marketplace is PG&E’s online smart energy marketplace (https://marketplace.pge.com) that provides visitors with information on energy use, potential energy savings, lifetime operating costs, specifications, ratings, availability of rebates, pricing, and local store availability for a...

This report provides a summary on the state of the industry study of the Connected Home space, with the goal of developing a deeper understanding of the market players and determining the point of influence in the market and/or technology space that utilities need to address to obtain the...

PG&E’s CAISO Telemetry Solution Over Broadband is a 2017 DR Emerging Technologies (DRET) project to study the potential for Home Area Network (HAN) technologies to meet the CAISO telemetry requirements in residential aggregation. This report is meant to inform key stakeholders, including...

This purpose of this assessment was to understand the install and persistence rates, as well as satisfaction levels, for self-installed Tier 2 Advanced Power Strips.  The devices were offered to PG&E residential customers, identified as more likely to be technically savvy...

Project SummaryThe purpose of the Study is to understand the effect of this emerging technology in residential homes within certain hot and cold climate zones in PG&E’s service territory. The two focus areas for the study are an estimation of the energy savings for participating...