Local School Districts Improving Air Filtration As More Campuses Allowed To Reopen

As part of the pathway to reopening school buildings for in-person learning, Los Angeles Unified School District and others said they have upgraded their air filtration systems.
Considerations for Use and Selection of Portable Air Cleaners for Classrooms

In this white paper, Theresa Pistochini, highlights considerations for the use and selection of portable air cleaners for classrooms.
Low-Cost, Large-Diameter Shallow Ground Loops for Ground-Coupled Heat Pumps

This project developed and validated modeling tools for simulating a ground heat exchanger technology that provides a less expensive method for implementing ground-source heat pumps and significantly reduces energy use in many California climate zones, furthering attainment of California’s energy goals.
WCEC Research Highlights 2021

We are excited to share with you some of our recent accomplishments, including our continued efforts to research and demonstrate key technologies and improve market conditions for increased adoption of energy efficient solutions.
Sac City schools Paid $6 Million for Costly Air Cleaners with Unnecessary Features

“There are two things I’m worried about. One is using money wisely to best support school reopening,” said Theresa Pistochini, the engineering manager…
Testing, Adjusting and Balancing HVAC Systems: An Overview of Certification Agencies

In this article, we will examine the benefits of using a certified contractor for TAB and describe
the three main certifying agencies and differences between them.