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 […]
UC Davis Energy News – November 2023
UC Davis Researchers Shine at CalFlexHub Symposium On November 3, the California Load Flexibility Research and Development Hub (CalFlexHub) held its second annual (and first in-person) symposium, bringing together experts from various sectors to discuss how highly dynamic electricity prices and load flexibility technologies can help California achieve its grid decarbonization goals. Among the distinguished […]
How Algorithms Can Impact CO2 Control and Air Quality
Maintaining a healthy indoor environment involves more than just temperature control; it’s also about balancing energy efficiency and air quality.
Prioritizing People: Ethical Imperatives in Energy Research
The field of energy research has made remarkable strides, ushering in innovative technologies and policies that shape our future. But beneath the progress lies an ethical responsibility that cannot be overlooked: protecting the people who participate in this research.
GEM Workshop Unearths Treasure Trove of Ideas
On November 2, UC Davis hosted the fifth Global Energy Managers (GEM) Workshop, bringing together facility managers, students, and faculty from around the world to discuss energy management, carbon reduction strategies, and community engagement.
Community-Owned Broadband – How Electric Co-ops Are Leveraging the Energy Transition to Bridge the Digital Divide
The digital divides hits rural and marginalized communities hardest. Big Broadband providers claim broadband doesn’t “pencil out” in these communities. Yet America’s electric co-ops are filling the void and bridging the digital divide, providing high-speed, world-class broadband in some of the countries most economically challenged communities.
UC Davis Energy News – October 2023
We’re thrilled to kick off the fall quarter with boundless energy and enthusiasm here at UC Davis Energy Graduate Group! As we kick off a new academic year, we’re looking forward to embracing fresh opportunities, collaborative initiatives, and exciting projects together.