From Systems Thinking to PtX: Unleashing the Potential for a Clean Energy Transition
Thursday, October 17th, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm Iva Ridjan Skov, Associate Professor, Aalborg University Denmark Meeting location: 1605 Tilia Street, Davis CA 95616 Register to Attend Iva Ridjan Skov is an Associate Professor in Energy Planning and Renewable Energy Systems at Aalborg University Denmark. She holds a PhD in electrofuels and renewable energy […]
UC Davis Energy News – August 2024
CLTC and Korea Shine Together with $3.5 Million Boost The California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) has secured $3.5 million in funding from the South Korean government to develop a human-centered lighting system for the global market, with a focus on North America. CLTC will collaborate with a Korean Research Consortium, comprising industry leaders and research […]
EEI and WCEC Well Represented at ACEEE 2024
EEI and the Western Cooling Efficiency Center had an impressive seven presentations at this month’s ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Pacific Grove.
UC Davis Energy News – June 2024
Congratulations to the Energy Graduate Group Class of 2024! We are thrilled to congratulate Sagal Alisalad, Peter Ambiel, Shannon Andrew, Billy Evans, Hyundong Ju, Nattida Jubju, Tierney Kilgariff, Andres Martinez, Tom Patten and Vedant Sinha upon your graduation! As you embark on your new journeys, may you continue to innovate and lead in creating a […]
Barriers to Residential Heat Pump Adoption and the Strategies to Overcome Them
California has identified heat pumps as a keystone technology on its path to decarbonization. To achieve the state’s goal of reaching six million heat pump installations by 2030, however, adoption rates must accelerate substantially.
UC Davis Energy News – May 2024
Smart Home Hosts Innovative Heat Pump Research The UC Davis Smart Home is hosting a new project that evaluates the performance of multi-function heat pumps (MFHPs). This WCEC study will install and test the Panasonic Aquarea EcoFleX MFHP, which combines space cooling, space heating, and domestic hot water heating into one highly efficient unit. By […]
Industrial Decarbonization Symposium 2024 Videos Now Available
On April 16, 2024, UC Davis hosted the second Industrial Decarbonization Symposium, bringing together more than 200 industry leaders, utilities, regulators, and researchers to collaborate on reducing carbon emissions in our industrial landscape.
Special Webinar: Dr. David Kathan and the Future of Distributed Energy Resources
Special Presentation: Dr. David Kathan and the Future of Distributed Energy Resources
Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12pm
UC Davis Energy and Efficiency Institute, 1605 Tilia St, Davis CA
Slipping Through the Cracks: How Advances in Aerosol Sealing May Hold the Key to Greater Home Energy Efficiency
Research conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the Center for Energy and Environment, and the UC Davis Western Cooling Efficiency Center delves into the benefits of aerosol envelope sealing techniques for existing residential buildings.
UC Davis Energy News – April 2024
UC Davis Symposium Paves the Way to Industrial Sustainability On April 16, 2024, UC Davis hosted the second Industrial Decarbonization Symposium, bringing together more than 200 industry leaders, utilities, regulators, and researchers to collaborate on reducing carbon emissions in our industrial landscape. Participants explored innovative ideas and forged strategic partnerships to drive actionable solutions, advancing towards […]