Research Roadmap for Getting to Zero Net Energy Buildings
Developing the Roadmap To Zero-Net-Energy Buildings
Itron, Inc., dba IBS
Recipient
Davis, CA
Recipient Location
3rd
Senate District
4th
Assembly District
$982,214
Amount Spent
Completed
Project Status
Project Result
This project was completed in May 2018. As a result of this contract, Energy Commission staff have over 60 technology briefs for high potential technologies that require more research. The technology briefs identify research gaps as well as the cost and performance targets needed for broad adoption. This contract also produced a prioritization tool that dynamically sorts the technologies based on weights assigned to priorities such as electrification, impact to the grid, and technology readiness level. The final report is being prepared for publishing on the Commission website.
The Issue
The CPUCs Long-Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan calls for all new residential construction and all new commercial construction in California to be Zero Net Energy (ZNE) by 2020 and 2030, respectively. Additionally, AB 758 requires the Energy Commission, in collaboration with the CPUC and stakeholders, to develop a comprehensive program to achieve greater energy efficiency in existing buildings. An up-to-date gaps analysis that summarizes the current ZNE technologies available, what research needs still exist, and the market barriers hindering ZNE technology adoption was needed to inform the development of that comprehensive program.
Project Innovation
Itron worked with Energy Commission staff to develop a gaps analysis that identifies, describes and prioritizes research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) gaps that need to be addressed to achieve the state's goals for ZNE buildings in a safe, equitable and cost-beneficial manner. The gaps analysis was developed in consultation with stakeholders and subject matter experts through interviews, written comments, and public workshops.
Project Benefits
This project analyzed the most critical RDD&D gaps that need to be addressed to achieve California's goals for ZNE buildings for all new construction of residential buildings by 2020 and commercial buildings by 2030. Results of the analyses will be used to strategically target future EPIC investments in a manner that provides optimal benefits to IOU electric ratepayers, and maximizes the use of public research and development investments.
Affordability
This project will help identify the most promising R&D opportunities that will benefit IOU electric ratepayers; and ensure future R&D funding opportunities leverage and do not duplicate current research underway.
Key Project Members
Smita Gupta
Subrecipients
Davis Energy Group, Inc.
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
New Buildings Institute, Inc.
Integral Group, Inc.
UC Davis Energy Efficiency Center
Amerit Consulting
