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CEC Workshop Transcript, Documents on Computer Efficiency Standards

May 22, 2016

CEC, events, plug load, publications, Title 20, workshopse

The CEC has shared the transcript from its May 20th pre-rulemaking workshop to review computer, computer monitor, and signage display efficiency standards under Title 20. For (more…)

Wondering Where Plug Load Use Comes From? Get an Electronics and Appliance Review from the NYTimes

May 8, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, energy efficiency, plug load

A May 7th story on plug load energy use from the NYTimes covers the hefty energy use contributions made by idle devices. Click the link above to learn more about how idle plug (more…)

One Year Later: San Gabriel Valley EASY Program Successes

April 1, 2016

Sarina Soor

benchmarking, best practices, building envelope, buildings, energy data, energy efficiency, HVAC, lighting, local government partnership, Local Governments in Action, plug load, residential, SCE, SCG, southern california, water energy nexus, weekly updates

A year ago, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) launched a new program through the San Gabriel Valley Energy Watch partnership with SCE and SCG to empower residents to take simple energy efficiency measures in (more…)

CEC Investments in Natural Gas Efficiency, Plug Load Efficiency

March 11, 2016

Sarina Soor

buildings, CEC, energy efficiency, funding, HVAC, industrial, new technologies, plug load, solar, weekly updates

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $4.3 million in investments in natural gas efficiency earlier this week. Technologies and measures invested in include waste heat recovery for industrial furnaces and steam boilers, absorption chiller technology developments, and a high-efficiency solar thermal demonstration. Another $8 million was approved for investments in technologies and research to reduce plug load energy consumption. A summary,…

U.S. DOE Better Buildings Alliance Winter 2016 Progress Update

February 26, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, building controls & analytics, building envelope, buildings, commercial, energy data, energy efficiency, Energy Management System (EMS), energy workforce, food service, HVAC, lighting, new technologies, plug load, stakeholder engagement, weekly updates

The U.S. Department of Energy has released the annual Better Buildings Alliance Winter 2016 Progress Update, full of resources for local governments and building professionals alike. Prominently featured are plug load management strategies, demand controlled ventilation (DCV) and use tips for Energy Management Systems (EMS). Plug load in particular is getting a lot of attention…

Resources for Plug Load Efficiency

February 22, 2016

Sarina Soor

AB 758, behavioral programs, best practices, buildings, CEC, energy efficiency, energy-efficient IT, plug load, Title 20, training

According to California’s Existing Buildings Energy Efficiency Action Plan, plug-in equipment is expected to account for 69% of the growth in building electricity consumption by 2030. Plug load management and energy efficiency was also a topic of discussion in the recent California’s Clean Economy legislative hearing. Luckily, there are resources that can guide activities local governments…

California’s Clean Economy Legislative Hearing: Recap, Resources

February 12, 2016

Sarina Soor

AB 758, buildings, CEC, energy efficiency, environmental justice, events, lighting, plug load, retro-commissioning, underserved communities, webinars, weekly updates

A “California’s Clean Economy” legislative hearing on Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings was held yesterday at 1pm. Speakers discussed how far EE has come in California buildings, but also some opportunities for improvement: which translate to opportunities for energy and financial savings. Key areas were: smart plug load management, LEDs and lighting controls, retro-commissioning, and building EE…

2015 SEEC Forum Plenary Presentation

August 13, 2015

Sarina Soor

best practices, building energy efficiency standards, building envelope, buildings, CEC, codes and standards, CPUC, EE Strategic Plan, energy efficiency, events, new technologies, plug load, SEEC, Title 24, zero net energy (ZNE)

Below is a recording of the 6th Annual SEEC Forum’s final plenary session. Hear from California Building Industry Association (CBIA)’s Bob Raymer how Title 24’s new code requirements (coming 2017) like high performing attics (more…)

Webinar Recording Available: CEC’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database System (MAEDBS)

July 30, 2015

Sarina Soor

best practices, buildings, CEC, energy efficiency, energy-efficient IT, events, plug load, Title 20, webinars

A recording of the CEC’s webinar presenting the Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database System (MAEDBS) is available on the CEC’s Title 20 website. The Database is a resource for manufacturers of appliances that must comply with Title 20, but also for the public to cross-check the efficiency of appliances considered for purchase. In short, this is a free…

Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Request for Comments on a Draft Solicitation to Fund Plug Load Technologies and Approaches for Buildings

June 12, 2015

Sarina Soor

CEC, EPIC Program, funding, new technologies, plug load, weekly updates

California Energy Commission staff is developing a competitive grant funding opportunity (GFO) to fund the development of next generation plug load devices and the development of plug load integration strategies through the EPIC Program. The Energy Commission staff tentatively plans to release the GFO in the fall of 2015. The focus on the GFO is…

Quarterly Stakeholder EM&V Meeting June 9

June 5, 2015

Sarina Soor

compliance, CPUC, EE Strategic Plan, evaluation, lighting, measurement & verification, plug load, weekly updates, workshops

The meeting will be held at the CPUC in the Golden Gate Room [directly accessible from Golden Gate Avenue] from 10:00 am. to 4:00 p.m. Updated call-in and webinar information is provided below. The meeting’s theme will be a special spotlight on Local Government EE program efforts. Included within the program are highlights of recent Energy…