About Us

Composed of staff from various academic disciplines, our Department offers a broad range of expertise in conducting technoeconomic analysis of energy end-use products, assessing both technological feasibility and economic impacts of market adoption and policy programs. 

We analyze and report on the impacts and savings potential of increased energy efficiency and potential policy programs on a range of products including residential appliances, commercial and industrial equipment, and lighting products. 

Our refrigeration and air conditioning test facilities support performance assessment and efficiency verification, test procedure development, and research and development for advanced designs.Our department also constitutes a network of subject experts with strong ties to professional associations related to appliance and equipment efficiency and leading experts and actors in the field.