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.
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.