Energy Bites Seminar April 14, 2022

This Energy Bites Seminar will take place on Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST.
2022 Industrial Decarbonization Symposium

Join us for this in-person event to discuss near- and medium-term opportunities for decarbonization of California’s industry.
Leaks an Untapped Opportunity for Water Savings

Before a drop of treated water in California ever reaches a consumer’s faucet, about 8% of it has already been wasted due to leaks in the delivery system. Nationally, the waste is even higher
UC Davis Industrial Decarbonization Symposium 2022
Monday, April 25, 20228:30am to 6pmConference Center at UC Davis On April 25, 2022, UC Davis hosted an Industrial Decarbonization Symposium. This in-person event brought together over 150 public and private sector stakeholders to discuss near- and medium-term opportunities for decarbonization of California’s industry. Conversations explored ways industry, utilities, regulators, and researchers can partner together to advance […]
Floating Solar Panels Could Be the Next Big Thing in Clean Energy

To beat climate change, our electricity mix is going to need a lot more renewable energy systems to take over fossil fuels. Many in the solar industry are looking for a new home for solar panels—possibly even floating on water.
Market Transformation Research Group Publishes Study on Human Factors and Indoor Air Quality in Schools

While technical solutions to ensure adequate air exchange are crucial, this research focuses on teachers’ perceptions and practices that may also have important implications for achieving a safe classroom environment.
WCEC Newly Published Journal Article on Greenhouse Gas Emission Forecasts for Residential Heat Pumps

Newly published article aims to inform policymakers about the greenhouse gas emission impacts of heat pump deployment in residential homes.
R-466A Refrigerant Demonstration and Performance

Refrigerants used in vapor-compression air conditioners and heat pumps have been the subject of environmental regulations requiring the need to develop alternative solutions with lower global warming potential (GWP). In general, there is a trade-off when choosing alternative refrigerants between safety, performance, and GWP.
Energy Graduate Group Virtual Information Session

Thursday, December 16, 2021 | 2pm – 3:30pm PST UC Davis’ Energy Graduate Group (EGG) is designed to meet the world’s growing need for highly qualified, thoughtful and dedicated leaders in sustainable energy systems. EGG offers MS and PhD degrees in Energy Systems in two tracks of study: Energy Science & Technology and Energy Policy & Management. Students take […]
Large-Scale Solar can Cool Nearby Areas

An international team of scientists observed a cooling effect in a large radius around solar arrays. The cooling may have implications for local ecosystem management.