WCEC Represents in DC for ARPA-E
WCEC researchers recently returned from the 2025 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., where they presented a liquid cooling demonstration as part of the COOLERCHIPS program.
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.
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 […]
Smarter Buildings, Lower Bills: The Power of Whole-Building Integration
A new CLTC study demonstrates that integrating building systems under a centralized Building Automation System (BAS) can significantly reduce energy use. A team led by CLTC Director of Engineering Keith Graeber conducted field research at “The Barn,” a two-story, 2,068-square-foot building on the UC Davis campus.
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.
California’s EV Dream? Not for Drivers Struggling to Charge
The latest episode of the UC Davis podcast Unfold dives into one of the biggest obstacles to EV adoption: unreliable public charging. While range anxiety is no longer a top concern, drivers now struggle to find chargers that actually work.
EEI Experts to Lead Free Industrial Energy Efficiency Training
As industries look to lower costs and stay competitive, improving energy efficiency is more important than ever. EEI Faculty Director Kelly Kissock and his team will present a free, three-part webinar series focused on practical strategies to reduce energy waste and improve operational efficiency in industrial facilities.
Shedding Light on Solar Panel Shade
A new study from the UC Davis Wild Energy Center examines how solar installations influence microclimates and plant growth on former agricultural land. Researchers spent a year collecting data at the UC Davis “Solar Farm,” a 16-megawatt ground-mounted solar power plant owned by university and located immediately south of campus.
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.
