Stakeholder and market research to support the development and deployment of load flexible technologies in California
The goal of the California Load Flexibility Research and Development Hub (CalFlexHub) is to demonstrate technologies that enable cost-effective and reliable load flexibility. Such technologies could support a California future where significant grid incorporation of renewable energy is balanced by electricity demand that is flexible throughout the year’s 8,760 hours. CalFlexHub, which is managed […]
MDSP: Research and Publications
Industrial Decarbonization Solutions Hub
Industrial Decarbonization Solutions Hub Industry accounts for about one-third of the total energy consumption in the United States, more than any other sector of the economy. By enhancing energy efficiency and implementing effective demand management strategies, the industry can significantly reduce energy costs, cut carbon emissions, and simultaneously enhance the reliability and sustainability of production […]
Software Resource and Applications
Sankey Diagram Generator – Carbon Flows
PowerTrip Orientation 2022
During their first week on campus, Energy Graduate Group students participate in an orientation program–Power Trip– to learn about the wide variety of energy related research and policy work being conducted at UC Davis and in the Sacramento/Bay area through discussions with researchers and leaders from industry, government, public interest groups, and academia. PowerTrip is […]
PowerTrip Orientation: September 14-17, 2021
During their first week on campus, Energy Graduate Group students participate in an orientation program–Power Trip– to learn about the wide variety of energy related research and policy work being conducted at UC Davis and in the Sacramento/Bay area through discussions with researchers and leaders from industry, government, public interest groups, and academia. PowerTrip is […]
Industry Survey on Efficiencies from Scaling Utility Programs
A member of the Market Transformation Research Team designed and led a California statewide survey of commercial HVAC contractors to gather data on the potential for cost savings of a retrofit bundling utility program contemplated by the CPUC, as part of a larger project to identify opportunities for cost-effective retrofit solutions for multi-tenant light commercial […]
Research Roadmap for Zero Net Energy
The project, led by Itron, developed a roadmap for research priorities drawing on wide consultation with technical experts. A member of the Market Transformation Research Team assisted in the development of the approach for collecting and analyzing expert input. The team member also advised on technologies targeting occupant behavior and the high-priority research gaps in […]
Case study on multi-level governance of rural electric cooperatives in South Carolina
A member of the Market Transformation Research Team collaborated on a study led by Dr. Keith Taylor of the UC Davis Community Regional Development Department to conduct a case study of Central Electric Power Cooperative (“Central”) of South Carolina. The Team used an “appreciative inquiry” approach to describe how the rural electric cooperative effectively self-governs. […]
Sustainable Culture at The Sustainable City in Dubai
The EEI Market Transformation Research Team collaborated on a case study of The Sustainable City (TSC) in Dubai to understand aspects of planned community development and management that promote (or constrain) a culture of sustainability. The project followed the development of TSC over three years, interviewing residents and developers/managers at multiple time points. Project Partners: […]
