Low GWP Refrigerants
CEDA targets decarbonization and electrification strategies for the built environment. A potential high-performance measure to decarbonize and meet CARB 2030 goals is to provide low GWP refrigerant...
Hydronic Heat Pumps
CEDA targets decarbonization and electrification strategies for the built environment. A potential high performance measure to decarbonize is to include hydronic heat pumps in your design. Hydronic...
Cannabis Cultivation
Energy Resources Integration (ERI) has partnered with Willdan to implement the California Energy Design Assistance (CEDA) program, the successor to the California Savings by Design program. The CEDA...
Heat Recovery Chillers
What is a heat recovery chiller? Heat recovery chillers are a type of HVAC system that can simultaneously provide heating and cooling to a building by recovering waste heat from the cooling process...
Dairy
Energy Resources Integration (ERI) has partnered with Willdan to implement the California Energy Design Assistance (CEDA) program, the successor to the California Savings by Design program. The CEDA...
Food Processing
Energy Resources Integration (ERI) has partnered with Willdan to implement the California Energy Design Assistance (CEDA) program, the successor to the California Savings by Design program. The CEDA...
Design Process & Fundamentals
Achieving ambitious energy goals for any new construction or deep renovation project requires an engaged, committed team with buy-in from owner, designers, and others. An integrated design process...
Energy Decarbonization Blueprint
Course Description Utilizing four case studies, this course explores how to create a new blueprint for energy decarbonization that aligns with the changing electric grid. An overview of energy...
Helping Design Teams Create Sustainable Colleges
New Construction & Major Alterations The California Energy Design Assistance (CEDA) program offers a unique opportunity for colleges to build sustainable, comfortable, energy-efficient...
Central Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH)
What is the measure? A heat pump water heater of any size or configuration (packaged, split, or tankless) that utilizes CO2 (R744) as the refrigerant. Many building codes are pushing designers and...
Building Electrification
Building energy efficiency and performance has come a long way over the last century. Policies including energy codes have cut building energy consumption per square foot in half since the 1970s....
Hydronic Heating Systems
What are hydronic heating systems? This measure applies to hydronic heating systems in which heat energy is supplied to the hot water loop in the building for various applications. The mechanism of...
Additional Electrification Resources
Learn about how PG&E and CEDA partner to listen to your project goals and customize energy efficiency options to maximize lifelong energy saving potential.
NBI works to help make sense of emerging trends and ensure the best outcomes for improved energy performance in the built environment.
Complimentary Energy Design Assistance
Receive a complimentary custom decarbonization analysis of your building to identify energy-efficient strategies for project consideration.
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Financial Incentives
Explore financial incentives available from California utility partners to help offset the upfront cost of decarbonization strategies.
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