Register Today for the UC Davis Industry & Materials Decarbonization Symposium
Registration is open for the UC Davis Industry & Materials Decarbonization Symposium, taking place April 16, 2026, at the UC Davis Conference Center.
This free, in-person event will bring together leaders from industry, academia, government, utilities, and related technical fields to examine the research, policy, and deployment challenges associated with decarbonizing industrial systems and materials production. The program will include plenary discussions, breakout sessions, and opportunities for technical exchange and networking.
WCEC Showcases Research Leadership at ASHRAE Winter Conference
The Western Cooling Efficiency Center had a strong presence at the 2026 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Las Vegas, with eight presentations highlighting UC Davis research on heat pumps, indoor air quality, refrigerant leakage, thermal energy storage, and building comfort. WCEC researchers and staff shared new findings with global leaders in HVAC and building science, reinforcing UC Davis’s role at the forefront of developing energy-efficient technologies for the built environment.
ASHRAE is one of the world’s leading professional organizations advancing sustainable building systems. Its Winter Conference brings together thousands of engineers, researchers, and industry professionals for technical sessions, collaboration, and knowledge exchange on the future of HVAC and building performance.
Download WCEC’s ASHRAE Posters:
Multi-Function Heat Pumps: Lab Evaluation and Comparison to Conventional Split Systems
Indoor Ozone Exposure from Outdoor Air Ventilation Versus GUV222 Devices
Performance Modeling of a Microchannel-Based Efficient Low-Cost Thermal Energy-Storage Device
From Lab to Living Room: Clean Energy Tech Adoption A Market Transformation Case Study
Field Evaluation of Energy-Efficient Dehumidification for Indoor Farms
California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing & Efficiency (CalSHAPE) Ventilation Program
Evaluating the Field Performance of High- and Standard-Efficiency Heat Pump RTUs
Global Energy Leaders from NEDO Silicon Valley Visit UC Davis
Representatives from NEDO Silicon Valley, part of Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, visited UC Davis to tour the Energy and Efficiency Institute, the Western Cooling Efficiency Center, the EEI Smart Home, and the California Lighting Technology Center. During the visit, researchers showcased advanced building technologies and shared their work on energy efficiency, load flexibility, and connected building technologies, highlighting EEI’s role as a global hub for applied energy innovation.
NEDO is one of Japan’s largest public research and development organizations. It advances new energy, energy conservation, and industrial technologies, and works with partners worldwide to accelerate the development and deployment of solutions that support a sustainable energy future.
WCEC Aerosol Sealing Technology Featured in Green Building Advisor
Aerosol-based building envelope sealing technology advanced by the Western Cooling Efficiency Center was recently featured in Green Building Advisor, highlighting its ability to automatically locate and seal air leaks using pressurized aerosolized sealants. The technology improves building airtightness, energy performance, and construction efficiency, and has been deployed in residential buildings to reduce leakage and improve overall envelope performance.
WCEC continues to refine the technology through field demonstrations, including new methods that allow sealing in occupied homes with minimal preparation while achieving leakage reductions of up to 57 percent. These advancements are helping bring automated air sealing into broader use, supporting more efficient, comfortable, and resilient buildings.
Missed a Seminar? Watch It Now
If you couldn’t join us for our recent Energy Seminar Series, Materials Decarbonization, or Demand Flex events, you can now watch them online! Catch up on this and other recent seminars anytime!