Sector
Residential
End-use
HVAC
Project Number
ET13PGE1065
Project SummaryThe primary project goal was to field evaluate radiant panel performance, and to compare performance to that of conventional HVAC systems. A detailed study of field performance would help define best practices and identify opportunities for improving and optimizing these systems....
Sector
Commercial, Industrial, Public, Other
End-use
Process
Project Number
ET14PGE1721, ET16SCE1060, ET15SDG1092
Project SummaryThis ET project would validate the energy savings associated with Ultra Low Temperature (ULT) freezer systems. ULT freezer systems which normally operate at either -40°C or -85°C range; are a large or often the largest energy consuming equipment in university,...
Sector
Commercial, Public, Other
End-use
Whole Building, Other, HVAC
Project Number
ET14SDG1141
Project SummaryIn support of California’s strategic plan to accelerate the penetration of energy efficiency technologies, San Diego Gas & Electric’s Emerging Technology program funded a study of rooftop package unit maintenance and control retrofit technology at two fast food...
Sector
Commercial, Agricultural, Other
End-use
Whole Building, Other, Process
Project Number
ET16SDG1061
Project SummaryThe purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of passive Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in cold storage freezer applications. The PCM technology is designed to melt and freeze at a specified temperature based on the specific needs of a particular freezer. By increasing...
Sector
Commercial, Public
End-use
Whole Building
Project Number
ET14PGE7891
Project SummaryThis project tests the capabilities of the Simergy version 2.1 Title 24 Module 2013-3c for nonresidential compliance with California Energy Code Title 24 Part 06 using the performance approach. Simergy was developed by Digital Alchemy. In addition, Simergy is compared to the...
Sector
Residential
End-use
Whole Building, Lighting, Other, Process, Water Heating/DHW/HPWH, HVAC, Plug Load
Project Number
ET12PGE1472
Project SummaryThe main objective of this project is to evaluate how well the Honda Smart Home achieves the design goals of reaching zero net energy (ZNE) performance while providing a high level of service to occupants. The project compares modeled energy use estimates to actual energy...
Sector
Residential
End-use
HVAC
Project Number
ET14PGE8761
Project SummaryAn ET project could help the resolve the existing impasse regarding ductless mini-splits in the market, and would need to have a field demonstration component which allows actual performance to be compared to central split system heat pumps and develops best practices for the design,...
Sector
Commercial, Public
End-use
Whole Building, Lighting, Plug Load, Process
Project Number
ET14PGE8571
Project SummaryDemonstrate and Assess High Performance Envelope strategies for commercial buildings and how they interact with Lighting, Daylighting and Office Equipment Loads to better T24 2013 Code compliance by...
Sector
Commercial, Public, Industrial, Other
End-use
Whole Building, Other, HVAC, Lighting
Project Number
DR14SDGE0001
Project SummaryIn this study, we demonstrated a fast DR system architecture for DR resources participation in ancillary services using the OpenADR 2.0b. One objective was to measure if response time would be 4 sec or less, with response time defined as time to send signal, get response, and...
Sector
Commercial, Public, Other
End-use
Whole Building, Other
Project Number
ET15SDG7011
Project SummaryIn support of California’s strategic plan to accelerate the penetration of energy efficiency technologies, this report presents the findings of a field evaluation of a plug load monitoring and control technology in an office building. The work was executed by Alternative Energy...
