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This database currently includes about 300 technologies and is updated regularly. You can scroll through the entire database or you can use the search tool on the right to focus on specific types of technologies or sectors. The search tool defaults to looking for the exact phrase entered in the search box, however a broader search is possible by unchecking the 'Use exact phrase' option.
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Residential Water-Cooled Condenser

Residential sized water cooled condenser air conditioning technology has been available for several years. Laboratory and field testing of several generations documented the efficiency potential of this technology. Water Cooled condenser technology offers significant elec...

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Energy Savings: 30%

Regional Potential: 0.32 MWh/year

ID: 88

Reverse Cycle Chiller Application in Multifamily Dwelling

A chiller that operates the refrigeration cycle in reverse in order to provide domestic hot water; also known as a heat pump water heater.

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Energy Savings: 40%

Regional Potential: 0.02 MWh/year

ID: 233

Secondary Glazing Systems

An insulated glazing unit (IGU) installed inside existing commercial building glazing that can triple its insulation value and reduce infiltration and outside noise at roughly half the cost of window replacement.

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Energy Savings: 20%

Regional Potential: 0.81 MWh/year

ID: 609

Self-Powered Lighting Controls

Wireless occupancy sensors and other switches that harvest energy from the environment so that batteries or expensive wiring, making it easier to add more switches and increase local lighting control.

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Energy Savings: 99%

Regional Potential: 0.00 MWh/year

ID: 599

Showerhead Thermostatic Shut-Off Valve

A thermostatic shut-off valve which reduces hot water waste by limiting flow of hot water through the showerhead until called for by the consumer.

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ID: 627

Smart Grid

A suite of sensors, controls and communications equipment which, when combined with sophisticated software tools, can monitor and respond to grid conditions and control energy loads.

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Energy Savings: 0%

ID: 128

Smart Residential Outlets

Modular outlets that plug into existing outlets and are programmable to minimize "vampire loads" when plug load is not in use, and reports energy use to a computer or smartphone (EcoThink Modlet).

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Energy Savings: 21%

Regional Potential: 0.80 MWh/year

ID: 511

Smart Thermostat for Residential HVAC Control

A smart thermostat provides advanced energy management features. Capabilities include occupancy sensing, remote monitoring, data analysis, automation, system optimization, and reporting to optimize control of home space conditioning enabled by advanced technology for sen...

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Energy Savings: 12%

Regional Potential: 0.48 MWh/year

ID: 240

Variable-Speed Pumps for Residential Swimming Pools

Swimming pool and spa pumps with variable-speed control instead of a two or single-speed motor-driven pump.

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Energy Savings: 50%

Regional Potential: 0.28 MWh/year

ID: 37

Level	Status	Description
1	Concept not validated	Claims of energy savings may not be credible due to lack of documentation or validation by unbiased experts.
2	Concept validated:	An unbiased expert has validated efficiency concepts through technical review and calculations based on engineering principles.
3	Limited assessment	An unbiased expert has measured technology characteristics and factors of energy use through one or more tests in typical applications with a clear baseline.
4	Extensive assessment	Additional testing in relevant applications and environments has increased knowledge of performance across a broad range of products, applications, and system conditions.
5	Comprehensive analysis	Results of lab and field tests have been used to develop methods for reliable prediction of performance across the range of intended applications.
6	Approved measure	Protocols for technology application are established and approved.

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