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UC Davis Energy Efficiency Institute speaker presenting to audience.
As industries look to lower costs and stay competitive, improving energy efficiency is more important than ever. EEI Faculty Director Kelly Kissock and his team will present a free, three-part webinar series focused on practical strategies to reduce energy waste and improve operational efficiency in industrial facilities.
Researcher examining solar panel shading effects in a greenhouse setting.
A new study from the UC Davis Wild Energy Center examines how solar installations influence microclimates and plant growth on former agricultural land. Researchers spent a year collecting data at the UC Davis โ€œSolar Farm,โ€ a 16-megawatt ground-mounted solar power plant owned by university and located immediately south of campus.
Building with carbon storage capabilities for climate impact.
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.
Solar panels installed over wildflowers and native plants.
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.
Waste heat recovery system for food pasteurization enhances safety and energy efficiency.
A new video series developed by experts at the UC Davis College of Engineering and California Department of Public Health aims to help building and facility managers better understand how to manage indoor air quality.
Community members installing solar panels to promote energy efficiency and sustainability.
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.
Indoor air quality testing with HVAC systems on rooftops.
A new video series developed by experts at the UC Davis College of Engineering and California Department of Public Health aims to help building and facility managers better understand how to manage indoor air quality.