CEA gets SSL-centric CEC energy grant

The California Energy Alliance (CEA) has announced that it received a $997,000 grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to research new technologies that curb energy usage from plug loads and exterior lighting.

The CEA will partner with the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) at the University of California at Davis and the California Plug Load Research Center (CalPlug) at the University of California at Irvine on the program.

“This research is important because plug loads are one of the fastest growing categories of energy use in residential and commercial buildings in California and are not currently widely monitored or controlled,” said Josh Dean, CEA executive director. “Results from the research will ultimately have a tangible impact on how we implement future demand management and grid modernization strategies in California. This project is also a prime example of how CEA leverages the rich diversity of collaborative expertise in its member base to identify and deliver vital research and development to meet the demands of evolving California’s energy future. We look forward to working with our partners and the California Energy Commission on this exciting project.”