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 […]
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: […]
Smart Showers
The EEI Market Transformation Research Team worked with UC Davis Housing and Facilities Management to conduct an experiment aimed at reducing energy and water use in on-campus housing. The Team deployed Hydrao smart showerheads that monitor water use and provide feedback to users. The showerheads have built-in colored lights, which are programmed to illuminate during […]
Building Energy Audits
Building Energy Audits The EEI Market Transformation Research Team contributed to a project for the Office of Naval Research, led by the UC Davis Office of Energy and Engineering and in partnership with a software company called arbnco, to design, develop, and test a building energy audit app that could be used at military bases […]
Field Experiments to Encourage Passive Cooling Strategies in Japanese Households and among American College Students
UCD researchers conducted a pair of experiments to reduce energy consumption from air conditioning by encouraging alternative cooling methods. In Japan, the researchers conducted an experiment to encourage the use of passive cooling techniques to maintain thermal comfort and reduce air conditioning usage in the summer at E-Sogo, a sustainably-built community in Yokohama, Japan. The […]
Field Experiments to Encourage Passive Cooling Strategies in Japanese Households and among American College Students
UCD researchers conducted a pair of experiments to reduce energy consumption from air conditioning by encouraging alternative cooling methods. In Japan, the researchers conducted an experiment to encourage the use of passive cooling techniques to maintain thermal comfort and reduce air conditioning usage in the summer at E-Sogo, a sustainably-built community in Yokohama, Japan. The […]
Market Barriers to Adopting Emerging HVAC Technologies
UCD researchers conducted a study to identify market barriers impeding the adoption of emerging HVAC technologies in California, relying on interviews with key experts and industry stakeholders. A behavior economics model of behavior change was applied to analyze the data collected and identified cross-cutting issues related to dependency, risk, transparency, accountability, and trust. The Team […]
