Research
Since 1994 AEA has been involved in a variety of advanced technology research and demonstration projects, primarily with funding support from the California Energy Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA), and NYS Division of Housing & Community Renewal and others.
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The Advanced Building Construction (ABC) Collaborative is a network of building construction, real estate, and…
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Heating and hot water represent two of the top three energy uses for California households, just ahead of cooling…
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Housing conditions play a significant role in health. It is estimated that Americans spend over 90% of their time…
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In the past several years, some consensus has developed around the belief that worst-case combustion safety testing…
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Previous research completed by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has shown cooking to be a major…
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One of the most substantial barriers in retrofitting a building is the amount of rework that must be done to a building’s…
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While the market for low-GWP HPWHs is beginning to grow, there is still a dearth of products currently available in…
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One of the most substantial barriers in retrofitting a building is the amount of rework that must be done to a building’s…
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As California approached its 2020 ZNE goal, there was a critical need for more research and evaluation of ZNE…
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Currently, envelope improvements are rarely part of business-as-usual renovation projects due to cost barriers caused…
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Low-income Californians face a disproportionate energy burden, spending up to three times as much of their income…
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Heat pumps are recognized as a primary path to decarbonization. The International Energy Agency has stated that, “Heat pumps…
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The electric peak demand in California is driven by summer-time air conditioning loads in residential and commercial…
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Buildings consume about half the energy used in the US; globally, buildings account for 39% of greenhouse gas…