UC Davis Energy News – November 2021
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. The Center for Water-Energy Efficiency recently launched WaterWatch Software as the first water system operations ‘plug and play’ simulator that provides rapid decision support and operational recommendations for […]
UC Davis Energy News – October 2021
On October 19-20, UC Davis hosted the third Global Energy Managers Workshop where over 200 facility managers, students, and faculty from around the world met virtually to share and learn about energy-saving, cost management, and carbon reduction strategies. You can watch video recordings and download presentations on our website. [GEM Website] Study Shows Large-Scale Solar Can Cool […]
UC Davis Energy News – September 2021
UC Davis welcomed its fifth class of 19 Energy Graduate Group students. During their first week on campus, students participated in a PowerTrip orientation program 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, […]
Student-Built Air Purifiers Tackle Wildfire Smoke and Covid-19: UC Davis Engages Students with Hands-On Citizen Science

Students at Rio Tierra Junior High School in Sacramento build a portable air cleaner using a box fan and high efficiency air filters. Schools are facing many challenges this fall, including minimizing risks to students and staff from Covid-19 and wildfire smoke exposure. Air purifiers are one tool that can help. Researchers from the UC […]
UC Davis Energy News – August 2021
On October 19-20, UC Davis will host the third Global Energy Managers Workshop where facility managers, students, and faculty from around the world will meet to share and learn about energy-saving, cost management, and carbon reduction strategies. This year’s event will be online via Zoom and free of charge. We have an exciting agenda and hope you […]
How Water Conservation can Help Save Energy, Too

About 20% of the state of California’s energy use is associated with the water system
UC Davis Energy News – July 2021
This year is our 15th Anniversary and in celebration of this special occasion each month we will be featuring a photo from our archive. Above – established in 2011, the Center for Water-Energy Efficiency advances water management solutions for the integrated savings of water and energy resources. Students Publish Papers on EV Batteries Energy Graduate Group students […]
UC Davis Energy News – June 2021
This year is our 15th Anniversary and in celebration of this special occasion each month we will be featuring a photo from our archive. Above – established in 2007, the Western Cooling Efficiency Center accelerates the development and commercialization of efficient heating, cooling, and energy distribution solutions. The Center has an in-house laboratory with environmental chamber. Board […]
UC Davis Energy News – May 2021
This year is our 15th Anniversary and in celebration of this special occasion each month we will be featuring a photo from our archive. Above – established in 2004, the California Lighting Technology Center accelerates the development and commercialization of energy-efficient lighting and daylighting technologies. The Center has full-scale laboratories for research and development, prototyping, and product testing. […]
UC Davis Energy News – April 2021
Happy New Year! We were delighted to end 2021 with our Board of Advisors Meeting and a 15th anniversary celebration dinner. Thank you to everyone that joined us! It was wonderful to connect in person and celebrate this milestone. We look forward to many more years together. [Pictures from the Event] Thank You to Our […]