Investigating the Performance of Residential Thermal Storage Refrigeration (TSR)CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6Date: 02/16/2011Location(s): Davis, CaliforniaOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
February 16, 2011
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CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
Date: 02/16/2011
Location(s): Davis, California
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
This National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) determination applies to a subaward selected by the Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization (NIREC) to receive federal funds. NIREC is proposing to provide federal funds to University of California (UC) Davis to verify the performance of thermal storage refrigeration while reducing the technology risk. UC Davis will analyze the cost, efficiency, and demand response capacity of thermal storage refrigeration; they will also identify necessary stakeholders and technical parameters involved in the technology. This project will include technical review of existing designs, prototype construction of phase change module, technology validation, and market validation. All aspects of this project will take place at the Advanced Materials and Research Laboratory at the University of California Davis campus. The University has submitted a research and development questionnaire which thoroughly addresses the chemical and safety handling protocols as outlined by the University's Environmental Health office and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.