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
Students Design Cutting-Edge Solar Home
Students Design Cutting-Edge Solar Home Outlet Full Name: Comstock’s Online News Date: 06/28/2017 News Text: Students at UC Davis are building a house. Not just any house, but a solar-powered house, one with the potential to be as affordable as…
Tesla’s China Plan Bolsters Prospects in Biggest Market for EVs
Tesla’s China Plan Bolsters Prospects in Biggest Market for EVs Outlet Full Name: Bloomberg News Online News Date: 06/20/2017 News Text:…“Tesla has Elon Musk, who is the Steve Jobs of EVs,” said Wang Yunshi, director of the China Center for Energy and Transportation at the University of California, Davis. …
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Gunda, Siva
Siva Gunda Director of Research and the India Initiative (530) 574-2988 sgunda@ucdavis.edu Siva Gunda is Director of Research and the India Initiative at the UC Davis Energy and Efficiency Institute. He supports the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Institute as well as the development of its research agenda. Gunda is also currently leading […]