UC Davis Energy News – March 2025
New Video: Affordable, Effective Indoor Air Purification — DIY Style We spend 90% of our time indoors, and the air quality directly impacts our health. Dust, allergens, and airborne illnesses build up in our homes, schools, and workplaces, influencing our well-being and productivity every day. The Corsi-Rosenthal Box, co-designed by UC Davis College of Engineering Dean […]
UC Davis Energy News – February 2025
The Air We Breathe: UC Davis Experts Uncover Indoor Air Challenges Indoor air quality has a direct impact on health, influencing everything from respiratory health to disease transmission. WCEC Co-Director of Engineering Theresa Pistochini is leading efforts to develop smarter HVAC systems that improve air quality in schools. Poor ventilation has been linked to increased absenteeism, and Pistochini’s […]
The Air We Breathe: UC Davis Experts Uncover Indoor Air Challenges
A recent study delves into the future strain on California’s electric distribution system due to the rapid rise of EV adoption.
Shedding Light on Solar Panel Shade
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 – January 2025
Examining Energy Poverty and Climate Vulnerability in the Global South A recent study analyzes the relationship between energy poverty and climate vulnerability in the Global South, emphasizing the implications of rising temperatures and extreme weather events on resource-constrained populations. The research evaluates disparities in energy access, particularly in informal settlements, and considers the effectiveness of […]
Storing Carbon in Buildings Could Help Address Climate Change
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 – November/December 2024
New Video: Efficiency Meets Safety in Novel Food Pasteurization System Researchers from the UC Davis Departments of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Food Science and Technology, and the Western Cooling Efficiency Center are exploring novel methods to enhance food safety and sustainability through the utilization of waste heat. A new video details their efforts to develop a system […]
A Clean Energy Boost for Multitasking Lands
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.
Video: Efficiency Meets Safety in Novel Food Pasteurization System
A new video series developed by experts at the UC Davis College of Engineering and California Department of Public Health aims to help building and facility managers better understand how to manage indoor air quality.
Fair Conditioning – Examining Energy Poverty and Climate Vulnerability in the Global South
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.
