From Snapshots to Pathways: Optimizing Sector-Coupled Energy System Transitions Within Planetary Boundaries
Energy system optimization is a key tool for designing sector-coupled energy systems. But what should we optimize, over which time horizon, and how do we handle uncertainties inherent in planning decades ahead? This talk addresses these three questions. First, objectives: beyond cost, we integrate life cycle assessment to capture environmental impacts along supply chains. We […]
When the Heat Is On, the AC Stays On
UC Davis researchers analyzed smart-thermostat data from more than 10,000 homes and found that air conditioning use kept climbing even at temperatures up to 110 °F, so today’s AC systems aren’t too small to keep up.