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Welcome Kayla
We are excited to welcome Kayla Levering to the Institute. Kayla is our new program manager. She will be supporting our administrative, programmatic, financial, and communications and outreach efforts. Kayla received her Bachelor’s Degree in business administration from Sacramento State University and has experience working in office and event management. We look forward to introducing you all to her soon!

Survey Reveals Barriers to Widespread Adoption of Solar Water Heating
Solar water heating provides domestic hot water with lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to more typical natural-gas water heating. Widespread adoption of solar water heating in California, however, has not occurred despite a favorable climate and state-backed incentive programs. UC Davis researchers surveyed 227 single-family households with solar water heating across California to understand their motivations and experiences. [Read Study]

Water Center Collaborates on Landmark Energy-Water Conservation Study

Project Shows Benefits of Low-Cost, Large-Diameter Shallow Ground Loops for Ground-Coupled Heat Pumps

Now Accepting Applications to our Energy Graduate Group