Alumni Panel
Speakers: Magdalena Brum, Project Engineer, kW Engineering Jeff Gleeson, Product Manager, Google Michael Lingenfelter, Assistant Vice President, Relationship Manager, CleanTech Corporate Banking Group, Wells Fargo Host: Energy Graduate Group Date: 12/7/2018 Time: 10:30am to 11:50am Location: 215 Sage Street, Room 1104, West Village, UC Davis
UC Launches Million Light Bulb Challenge
UC Launches Million Light Bulb Challenge Outlet Full Name: Davis Enterprise News Date: 07/06/2018 Feature: The University of California is spearheading a statewide effort to advance the purchase of 1 million high-quality, energy-efficient light bulbs for campus buildings and residences across the state….
The New Energy Majors: Wind and Solar College Degrees
The New Energy Majors: Wind and Solar College Degrees Outlet Full Name: Wall Street Journal Online News Date: 05/02/2018 News Text: …The University of California, Davis last fall launched its Energy Graduate Group, in which students work toward a master’s or doctorate degree with energy specialties, after repeatedly hearing from potential employers looking for people who […]
New Report Released: How the University of California can Replace Natural Gas with Climate-Friendlier Options
A three-step plan for carbon neutrality New strategy to wean off natural gas paves way for the University of California to be a global leader By Jenny Seifert SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – Universities across the United States have set ambitious goals to shrink their carbon footprints, including the University of California, which launched its Carbon […]
Live in a Zero Energy House this Fall
The Honda Smart Home is soliciting applications for new occupants. This unique opportunity is open to UC Davis faculty, staff or graduate students for 2018-2019. About the Honda Smart Home: The Honda Smart Home US, showcases technologies that enable zero net energy living and transportation. The home in UC Davis West Village is capable of […]
Energy Graduate Group Student Madison Hoffacker Publishes Paper on Using Nonconventional Spaces for Solar Energy Development
In a study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, UC Davis researchers and colleagues demonstrate how nonconventional spaces can be used to generate renewable energy while sparing lands that could be better used for food production and the conservation of ecosystems. Read the press release. Read the journal article.
UC Davis Plant & Environmental Sciences building receives 2 prominent green building certifications
UC Davis Plant & Environmental Sciences (PES) is the first BREEAM® USA In-Use Excellent rated building! BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is the world’s leading environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings. This building was a pilot project for BREEAM USA In-Use at UC Davis. PES also earned LEED Gold® for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance, adding to the growing […]
Oct. 5th is Energy Efficiency Day
Here are some easy ways to get involved: 1. Take the Lightbulb Challenge–changing one incandescent light bulb in your home or office to an LED bulb can save energy and money. Heading to the lighting aisle soon? Keep these key factors in mind when selecting your light source: Identify where the light source will be installed […]
UC Davis Researchers Looking to Keep Cows Cooler
UC Davis Researchers Looking to Keep Cows Cooler Outlet Full Name: CBS Sacramento News Date: 09/06/2017 News Text:..we are estimating water can be reduced around 80 percent and energy maybe along the lines of 20 to 30 percent,” said Theresa Pistochini, Senior Engineer at Western Cooling Efficiency Center at UC Davis….
Fan, Zhiliang (Julia)
Zhiliang (Julia) Fan Associate Professor, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering EGG Graduate Advisor-Admissions (530) 754-0317 jzfan@ucdavis.edu