Oct. 20, 2021
CalPlug Workshop: Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Spaces
On Oct. 18, CalPlug’s 18th workshop featured experts in their respective fields to discuss the future of energy consumption as it relates to climate challenges and solutions.
G.P. Li, CALIT2 and CalPlug director, welcomed the panel of distinguished speakers to the virtual event and explained the focus of the workshop titled, “Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Spaces.”
“This is a very important time in our generation to fight climate change,” Li said. “Our focus and the theme of today’s workshop is to emphasize how we can achieve our goal by optimizing energy efficiency.”
The event was part of CalPlug’s workshop series designed to maximize communication of the latest research findings and development and to address challenges in plug load efficiency for both residential and commercial buildings. The workshops bring together utilities, manufacturers, advocacy groups, research institutions and energy policymakers.
CalPlug, located at the CALIT2 Building, was established in 2011 to improve energy efficiency in the use and design of appliances and consumer electronic devices.
To view the entire program, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCrQFdRLcuI
To view individual video presentations of each speaker, click the images below.
PDF downloads of presentations are available at the end of this article.
Challenges and Opportunities in Energy Transition, Decarbonization and Electrification: CalPlug’s Holistic Approach
Li Zhao, CalPlug
WiFi Smart Plugs: the ‘Gateway Drug’ to Home Energy Automation
John Anderson, OhmConnect
Overview of the California Load Flexibility Research and Deployment Hub
Mary Ann Piette, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Object Oriented Design in Energy and Decision Management
Paul Campbell, Facil AI
Recent Field Experience and Lessons Learned Related to Automatic Receptacle Controls
Michael Myer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Buildings of the Future, Today. Planning for Sustainability and Resilience working towards a Healthy Building Environment
Kurt Gokbudak, Schneider Electric
Presentation PDF Downloads
John Anderson, OhmConnect, “WiFi Smart Plugs: the ‘Gateway Drug’ to Home Energy Automation”
Paul Campbell, Facil AI, “Object Oriented Design in Energy and Decision Management”
Kurt Gokbudak, Schneider Electric, “Buildings of the Future, Today. Planning for Sustainability and Resilience working towards a Healthy Building Environment”
Michael Myer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, “Recent Field Experience and Lessons Learned Related to Automatic Receptacle Controls”
Mary Ann Piette, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, “Overview of the California Load Flexibility Research and Deployment Hub”
– Sharon Henry
