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Research study showing that for a relatively small investment, a variable speed pool pump can reduce pool pump energy use by 50% to 75%.

Webpage for the CEC’s Modern Appliance Efficiency Database System

List of appliance brands and models, showing their performance and efficiency as tested by the appropriate standard.

Website providing comparison charts and reviews of off-grid inverters for solar power systems.

Document describing helpful information for hosts of public electric vehicle charging stations.

Table of criteria for pool pumps to achieve ENERGY STAR certification.

Calculator to help in calculating pool volume.

This CASE report proposes updates and revisions to the standards for residential swimming pool filtration pumps, new and replacement single phase pump motors under 5 horsepower (HP), controllers, portable electric spas as well as expanding the scope of the current standards to include light emitting...

Document describing automated load management systems (ALMS) for electric vehicle charging stations.

Report describing methods for reducing the cost of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Report identifying efficient, connected, smart, and flexible GEB technologies and their future potential, including barriers and opportunities, recommendations for policymakers, and research needs.

This report discusses proposed updates to the pool pumps and motors, and portable electric spas standards in the Appliance Efficiency Regulations (California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601 to 1609). These proposed updates are part of the 2012 Appliance Efficiency Rulemaking, Phase I...

A website calculator that can calculate how much you can save by switching to ENERGY STAR certified products.

Web page describing the basics of how to size and build a battery bank for electricity storage.

A website discussing the use of consumer-grade small electric wind systems such as turbines to lower energy costs.

Website article describing the way solar panels are coupled to AC and DC battery energy storage systems.

Report describing information on automatic load management systems (ALMS) for electric vehicle charging.

Guide from Energy Star on smart thermostats and offering some guidance for choosing one.

Webpage describing methods to save energy at home, including turning down your water heater set point, scheduling your HVAC system, adding or fixing weatherstripping, and changing HVAC system filters, among other tips.

Tool designed to find utility partners that can help with the installation of EV chargers.

Web page providing links or specifications for homes to be labeled through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.

Report describing the best practices that were observed during installations of electric vehicle chargers for residential homes.

Article describing the capabilities of a Tesla Powerwall and its capacity to be used during a power outage.