Energy Bites Seminar April 4th, 2024
Thursday, April 4th, 2024 | 12PM-1PM Load Flexibility of a Residential Multi-Function Heat Pump Using Dynamic Pricing Christy Green, WCEC Desiccant Enhanced Indirect Evaporative Cooling, Laboratory Testing Jonathan Hollist, WCEC Watch Video
New Study Forecasts EV Impact on CA’s Grid
A recent study delves into the future strain on California’s electric distribution system due to the rapid rise of EV adoption.
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.
UC Davis Energy News – March 2024
Google, Amazon Among Latest Confirmed Speakers at Industrial Decarb Symposium The lineup of speakers at the upcoming Industrial Decarbonization Symposium at UC Davis keeps growing! The Symposium, which takes place April 16, isn’t just an event – it’s a pivotal platform where industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and advocates will converge to collaborate on transformative strategies […]
Mapping the Future’s Sweet Spot for Clean Energy and Biodiversity
Climate change is driving both the loss of biodiversity and the need for clean, renewable energy. It is also shifting where species are expected to live in the future. Yet these realities are rarely considered together. Where can clean energy projects be built without impacting the future habitat ranges of threatened and endangered species?
Research Emphasizes Prudent Approach to Solar Expansion for Biodiversity Conservation
A recent collaborative research endeavor that included UC Davis, Columbia University, and others, has shed light on the critical importance of safeguarding biodiversity under the expanding domain of solar power.
Registration is Open: 2024 Industrial Decarbonization Symposium
Join us on April 16 for the second Industrial Decarbonization Symposium hosted by the Industrial Decarbonization Solutions Hub (IDSH) at UC Davis.
UC Davis Energy News – February 2024
UC Davis Selected by DOE for Industrial Decarbonization Initiative, Secures $1.98M Funding The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is backing UC Davis with $1.98 million to lead a project in the race to decarbonize industry. Under the guidance of WCEC Director Vinod Narayanan, the UC Davis collaboration will explore advanced methodologies for the extraction and repurposing […]
UC Davis Selected by DOE for Industrial Decarbonization Initiative, Secures $1.98M Funding
he U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is backing UC Davis with $1.98 million to lead a project in the race to decarbonize industry. Under the guidance of WCEC Director Vinod Narayanan, the UC Davis collaboration will explore advanced methodologies for the extraction and repurposing of low-grade waste heat within industrial processes.
UC Davis Energy News – January 2024
WCEC Well Represented at This Year’s ASHRAE Conference The Western Cooling Efficiency Center (WCEC) has an impressive seven presentations at this year’s ASHRAE Winter Conference in Chicago. Christy GreenLoad Flexibility of a Residential Multi-Function Heat Pump Using Dynamic Pricing Caton MandeModel-Based Hot Water Draw Estimation in Heat Pump Water Heaters Fredrick MeyersLaboratory Evaluation of High-Efficiency Motor and Drive […]