Patent Seeks to Sustain Thermostatically Controlled Loads

This article was originally published on pnnl.gov, May 6, 2019. PNNL researchers Jianming Lian, Karanjit Kalsi, joint appointee Wei Zhang, and former PNNL intern Sen Li recently received a patent for a market mechanism consisting of novel bidding and clearing strategies. These strategies—for the first time—systematically incorporate the internal dynamics of thermostatically controlled loads, or … Read more

A Zondits Interview: AESP’s DSM Program Management Program

Daniel Pidgeon, ERS for Zondits, January 4, 2018 Zondits spoke with Suzanne Jones and Quinn Parker of AESP (Association of Energy Services Professionals) to discuss their DSM Certificate program. The Certificate of Excellence DSM Program Management program, designed by AESP, is a six-course program that includes a capstone project designed for vendors and utilities in the demand-side … Read more

Solar Mandate for New Commercial Buildings in Watertown, MA

Written by Ryan Pollin, ERS for Zondits, December 13, 2018 The City of Watertown, Massachusetts, has become the first municipality in New England to mandate that all commercial new construction buildings be designed with solar PV. The decision was made by unanimous approval from the town council. The ordinance will also affect retrofits of buildings … Read more

Mindful Design Leads to a Healthy, Efficient Workplace

This article was written for NYSERDA’s Commercial Tenant Program (CTP), which offers financial assistance for energy studies in tenant spaces. For more information on the program visit the NYSERDA CTP website. A Case Study of White & Case LLP’s New Manhattan Office Written by Kelly O’Connell, ERS for Zondits, December 10, 2018 White & Case LLP, … Read more

Paul Hastings LLP Reduces Physical and Environmental Footprint

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This article was written for NYSERDA’s Commercial Tenant Program (CTP), which offers financial assistance for energy studies in tenant spaces. For more information on the program visit the NYSERDA CTP website.   Written by Kelly O’Connell, ERS for Zondits, December 7, 2018 In 2016, Paul Hastings LLP moved to a new office space in the … Read more

Redesign of NY-Sun Program Adds Incentive for Solar Plus Energy Storage

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This article was written for NYSERDA’s Energy Storage Program to help building operators and owners understand the value of energy storage and to provide technical assistance to implement these projects in New York.  For more information visit the NYSERDA Energy Storage Portal. Written by Gita Subramony, ERS for Zondits, December 6, 2018 Earlier this year, the … Read more