Study Reveals Simple, Effective Strategies to Combat Refrigerant Loss

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 – 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.
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 […]
CLTC Videos Shed Light on New CA Standards

The California Lighting Technology Center recently released its video series covering the 2022 Title 24, Part 6 lighting requirements.
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.