The Project Team identified and described product categories eligible for evaluation through the Hub in a series of characterization reports that are organized by 9 technology sectors. Each report provides:
- An overview
- Characterization of energy benefits, non-energy benefits, differentiation, installation pathways and dependencies
- List of products
- Quantification of performance
- References
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Electric Space Conditioning
Electric space conditioning provides heating and/or cooling without using fossil fuels.
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Electric Water Heating
Electric water heaters heat water without the use of fossil fuels.
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Commercial Refrigeration
Commercial refrigeration use a refrigeration cycle to create low temperatures suitable for storing refrigerated or frozen products.
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Energy Management and Information Systems
Energy management and information systems use sensors and controls to collect and report building energy-related data, detect faults, and automate building systems.
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Building Fenestration and Windows
Building fenestration and windows includes window and shading products that reduce heating and cooling loads in buildings.
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Plug Load Products
Plug load products reduce the electricity used by devices that are plugged into wall outlets.
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Lighting
Energy efficient lighting includes direct current lighting, lighting controls, light sources, and indoor lighting quality.
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Agricultural Irrigation Systems
Agricultural irrigation systems include irrigation and pumping technologies that save electricity and water.
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Energy Storage
Energy storage products store electrical (e.g. batteries) or thermal energy to manage electricity demand.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact Theresa Pistochini.