Design and Characterization of Integrated Systems for Solar Fuel Production
Carbon neutral energy sources that are scalable, deployable, and cost effective will be required at an unprecedented scale to halt irreversible climate change. To design novel materials that can efficiently produce energy with minimal impact on the environment, few factors are of primary importance: i) complete understanding of the properties of the most selective and […]
How the Path for Energy Justice in the US Got a lot Clearer but Only a Little Easier
Given the new federal climate policies embedded in the Inflation Reduction Act, it has become even more critical to focus on advancing energy justice at the state level. The law establishes a new federal framework for transitioning the country to low-carbon energy sources, centering most levers of action on states or market actors, and doing […]
UC Davis Developing Tech Using Current Air Conditioning Systems to Combat Climate Change Effects
The Western Cooling Efficiency Center at UC Davis is trying to develop new air technology that addresses problems with the grid and the challenges of climate change using our current AC systems.
Heat pumps: Coming to a home near you?
Washington building code proposal prompts debate as Inflation Reduction Act could spur heat pump use.
Do DIY air filters work against California wildfire smoke? What to know about cost and safety
Do-it-yourself air filters are safe, effective and can be used to protect your lungs from California wildfire smoke.
Ask a Scientist: In Search of a ‘Green’ Electric Car Battery
Despite EVs’ considerable environmental benefits, it will be imperative to “green” the material sourcing process to ensure a more sustainable and ethical supply chain as the world transitions to an electrified transportation system.
Modeling Impacts of Ventilation and Filtration Methods on Energy Use and Airborne Disease Transmission in Classrooms
This paper seeks to understand and analyze the trade-offs between airborne infection probability and energy consumption of ventilation systems for a simulated classroom in 13 cities across the US.
Research Team Selected for $4.6 M Department of Energy Award to Advance Concentrating Solar-Thermal Power
Concentrating solar-thermal power technologies can help eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector.
Activists fear a new threat to biodiversity—renewable energy
To fight climate change, cleaner energy sources are desperately needed, but some experts say more should be done to keep untouched desert ecosystems intact.
A District Energy System Design Could Cut More Emissions for Proposed Davis Innovation Sustainability Campus
Homes and businesses use over 25 percent of California’s energy. With a number of different space heating and cooling technologies available to developers, it is important to understand and quantify potential greenhouse gas (GHG) impacts.
