Energy efficiency experts collaborating on sustainable projects.

UC Davis Energy News – August 2018

The monthly UC Davis Energy newsletter covers the university's energy-related research, education and events. You can read current and past newsletters below or subscribe to have it sent to your inbox.

Modern UC Davis campus with green spaces and energy-efficient buildings.
UC Davis promotes energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

Join Us at the Global Climate Action Summit

UC Davis is an official affiliate event host for the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco. UC Davis will host 4 sessions on September 11 and 12 to bring together GCAS attendees around key topics related to climate, energy, transportation, and public policy. [More]

 

Technician inspecting energy-efficient equipment in a facility.

Researchers Present Work at ACEEE Summer Study in Energy Efficiency

Researchers shared their most recent findings on a number of topics including aerosealized sealant for building envelopes, space conditioning systems, clothes dryers, smart home products, and modeling of consumption targets. Learn more about some of this research here.

Architectural glass ceiling with circular skylight at UC Davis Energy Institute.

New Guide is Available on Daylight Harvesting for Commercial Buildings

This California Lighting Technology Center publication provides daylight design guidelines and associated California Building Energy Efficiency Standards in an easy to read, side-by-side layout that is organized by building-related disciplines. [More]
Map showing energy efficiency ratings in different U.S. regions.

Outreach Videos Are Effective Communication Tools for Evaporative Cooling Technologies

Western Cooling Efficiency Center researchers completed a study investigating whether outreach videos can effectively increase stakeholder understanding of, and interest in, evaporative cooling technologies. Read their case study here.