Forsyth Hall
Overview Facts Location: Santa Rosa, CA Construction type: Renovation Project type: College classroom Project Team Owner: Santa Rosa Junior College Estimated Energy Savings &...
Distribution Systems in Multifamily Buildings – Manufacturing Roundtable
Efficient distribution and recirculation play a critical role in heat pump water heater performance in multifamily buildings. Poorly designed systems can increase energy use, water waste, and...
Heat Pump Water Heaters in Restaurants – Innovation, Challenges & Solutions
Central heat pump water heater (HPWH) systems offer a promising decarbonization solution for food service buildings, including restaurants. Recent innovations address common challenges such as space...
Circuit-Level Energy Metering Multifamily – Fact Sheet
Introduction Multifamily buildings use energy in a wide variety of ways throughout the day, from air conditioning and domestic hot water (DHW) to cooking, lighting, and plug loads. Energy use...
Circuit-Level Energy Metering Multifamily – Technical Guide
Introduction Multifamily buildings often present complex energy management challenges due to varied tenant behavior, diverse appliance use, and unit-by-unit load variability. While energy management...
Chris Hartmire Plaza
Introduction to the Project Built on a long-vacant lot in Pomona, Chris Hartmire Plaza is redefining what affordable housing can look like. Developed by the Cesar Chavez Foundation, this new...
High Performance Windows – Manufacturer Roundtable
Windows can account for up to 30% of a building’s heating and cooling energy loss, making them one of the most critical factors in achieving energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Advances in...
Heat Pump Water Heating with High-Performance Distribution Systems – Technical Guide
What is the Measure? Domestic hot water (DHW) systems often account for a significant share of a building’s total energy use. While equipment efficiency, such as that of water heaters, is frequently...
Heat Pump Water Heating with High-Performance Distribution Systems – Fact Sheet
Introduction to Heat Pump Water Heating with High-Performance Distribution Systems Water plays a vital role in nearly every building type, supporting a wide range of critical human, mechanical, and...
Deep Dive Into Heat Pump Water Heaters as a Decarbonization Strategy – Manufacturer Roundtable
On July 20, 2023, the CEDA team hosted a webinar featuring a heat pump water heater (HPWH) representative from Nyle. During the webinar, the speaker shared the benefits of HPWHs, system...
Global Warming Potential, Regulation Update and the Future of Refrigerants Manufacturer Roundtable
On August 9, 2023, the CEDA team hosted a webinar featuring a representative from Chemours to explore the evolving landscape of low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. The session...
Hydronic Heating Manufacturers Roundtable
Hydronic Heat Pumps: A New Frontier for Energy-Efficient Homes Air-to-water heat pumps (AWHPs) are gaining traction as a promising solution for energy-efficient, all-electric homes. These systems...
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