The purpose of this lab study is to test thermostat functionality among three channels of communication: wall thermostat, mobile management, and web based management. In addition, communication ranges under various configurations were examined. The results from these lab tests will directly support...

The purpose of this research is to help PG&E increase its understanding of customers’ preferences in the medium screw base (MSB) lighting category - Incandescent, Halogen, CFLs and LED lighting.  Specifically, this research focuses on determining the role different product features play in...

This project was designed to evaluate consumer preferences and attitudes towards home energy management and “Smart Homes” through qualitative focus...

The study will provide data on technical and economic potentials of specific market segments. The project is a secondary research paper study and may not provide details on behavior or decision processes directly, it will highlight areas in which furthermore in-depth studies can explore such areas...

LED pool lamp is an underwater lighting fixture used to illuminate swimming pools. A field study was conducted in 2010 under the Emerging Technology Assessment project (ET10SCE1130) which proved that LED pool lighting is an effective technology that can meet the performance of its incandescent...

Demand Response Assessment Tools: Field Evaluation of DLAT and DRE...

Lab evaluation of combination ovens using ASTM standard test methods. Purpose of the study is to develop a database of energy performance metrics that can be used to develop and enhance work...

This field study tests the universal holding cabinets (UHC) for a restaurant chain. In addition, testing includes a new high-density (UHC-HD) universal holding cabinet. Southern California Edison’s Design and Engineering Services organization conducted the study through their Food service...

LED Pool Lamp is an underwater lighting fixture used to illuminate swimming pools for safety/security and aesthetics. The study seeks to analyze performance and effectiveness of LED replacement lamps and LED lighting systems as an alternate to conventional incandescent pool lighting ranging from...

Laboratory evaluation of Conveyorized Pizza Ovens using ASTM test protocol 1817. A pizza conveyor oven is an appliance that carries the food product on a moving conveyor into and through a heated chamber. The chamber may be heated by gas or electric forced convection, radiant, or quartz tubes. Top...