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$1.57 Million Award to Develop an Insulation Solution Enhanced with Phase Change Material
The Western Cooling Efficiency Center will receive a $1.57 million dollar award from the California Energy Commission to develop and test an insulation solution for residential exterior wall retrofits that is enhanced with Phase Change Material. This solution will help reduce heat transfer in uninsulated homes. WCEC is working with TRC Engineers Inc., industry partners (Insolcorp, Aeroseal, Owens Corning, Senseware, Hearth Labs) and a community-based organization (Merced County Community Action Agency). Read more about the grant here.
Congratulations to our Energy Systems Graduates
Energy Graduate Group students received their Energy Systems degree and walked in the UC Davis commencement ceremony. These students are off to start exciting careers, including positions at the California Energy Commission, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and UC Davis. Learn more about our graduate program here.
What is the Western Cooling Efficiency Center?
Illuminating Circadian Lighting Design
Circadian lighting design taps into the biological cycles our bodies follow each day based on the natural light emitted by the sun. Through properly specified electric lighting and lighting controls, designers can recreate this natural light to help manage occupants' circadian rhythms, maximizing health and productivity. In this article, California Lighting Technology Center researchers discuss melanopic efficacy of luminous radiation–a useful metric when transitioning from standard lighting design to circadian lighting design.
Case Study on Effective Self-Governance
Job Openings
Closes June 11
General Services Adminstration: Smart Building Program Specialist (Washington D.C.)
