This project developed a nascent open-source common data model, Brick, into a demonstrated and tested tool that, through the implementation of advanced algorithms and analysis, can enable the scaling of major energy savings, improved building performance, and grid responsiveness across commercial buildings at low cost.
Brick: Portable Analytics, Modeling & Controls in BuildingsRead More »
California is warming faster than the global average, and addressing the climate crisis requires more than policy alone. It requires individuals, businesses, and communities to understand their impact and take meaningful action. The CoolClimate Network at CIEE and UC Berkeley develops cutting-edge carbon footprint tools, behavior change programs, and policy research to make that possible at scale.
This project is a multi-tiered incentives program for contractors in California who are dedicated to providing quality installation, maintenance, and advancing energy-efficient technologies in the residential HVAC industry.
The project supports the goals of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which includes working in areas such as energy efficiency, energy storage, economic analysis, behavioral studies, and lifecycle analysis.
Sustainable Systems for Energy: Efficiency, Storage, and Behavioral ApproachesRead More »
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