WCEC Showcases Modular Data Center Cooling at ARPA-E Summit
WCEC researchers traveled to San Diego to participate in the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit, where they presented a modular, high-efficiency approach to data center design and cooling.
Webinar: Characterizing Ozone Emissions from GUV222 Air Disinfection Devices
Researchers from WCEC and the UC Davis Environmental Health Sciences Center will present findings from a new white paper examining ozone generation from ceiling-mounted 222 nanometer germicidal ultraviolet (GUV222) air disinfection systems.
Market Transformation Research Program Publishes Recruitment Guide for Energy Research
The Market Transformation Research Program has released a new guide outlining best practices for recruiting participants into building energy research projects, with a focus on improving engagement across diverse households and communities.
Journal Highlights UC Davis Research on Heat Pump Adoption
CIBSE Journal, the publication of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, recently featured UC Davis research on barriers to scaling heat pump technologies.
WCEC Aerosol Sealing Technology Featured in Green Building Advisor
Aerosol-based building envelope sealing technology advanced by the Western Cooling Efficiency Center was recently featured in Green Building Advisor, highlighting its ability to automatically locate and seal air leaks using pressurized aerosolized sealants.
WCEC Showcases Research Leadership at ASHRAE Winter Conference
The Western Cooling Efficiency Center had a strong presence at the 2026 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Las Vegas, with eight presentations highlighting UC Davis research on heat pumps, indoor air quality, refrigerant leakage, thermal energy storage, and building comfort.
WCEC Releases 2025 Research Highlights
WCEC has released its 2025 Research Highlights, which showcase how the center is advancing energy-efficient heating, cooling, and ventilation technologies through applied research, field demonstrations, and collaboration with partners across industry, government, and academia.
MTRP Director Presents at ACEEE Energy Efficiency as a Resource Conference
WCEC Market Transformation Research Program Director Sarah Outcault recently presented at the ACEEE Energy Efficiency as a Resource 2025 Conference in Denver. Her talk, “Flex Appeal: Communication Strategies in Automated Load Flexibility Programs,” examined how communication approaches can support participation in load flexibility initiatives
WCEC Names Theresa Pistochini Associate Director
WCEC is pleased to announce the appointment of Theresa Pistochini as its Associate Director. Pistochini has more than 15 years of experience leading WCEC’s applied research in energy efficiency, HVAC, and indoor air quality.
Outcault Shares Research on Building Science in Switzerland
WCEC Market Transformation Research Program Director Sarah Outcault recently traveled to Lausanne, Switzerland, to participate in two major international events on the future of sustainable buildings.