California Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program - Automated Demand Response: Addressing Energy Efficiency and Load Management in Disadvantaged Communities Through Skilled Workforces
Publication Number
CEC-500-2024-070
Updated
June 24, 2024
Publication Year
2024
Publication Division
Energy Research and Development (500)
Program
Electric Program Investment Charge - EPIC
Contract Number
EPC-15-010
Author(s)
Sean Sevilla, Kelsey Albers - Center for Sustainable Energy; Janie Page - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Therese Fisher, Dennis Rowan, Saniya Syed - D+R International; Leslie Hughes-Nardoni, Mark Quellette - ICF International; Cori Jackson - California Lighting Technology Center; Daniela Urigwe - Energy Solutions
Abstract
This project was a multiyear demonstration project to develop a training program in automated demand response theory and equipment installation. The project was led by the national non-profit Center for Sustainable Energy in partnership with ASWB Engineering (a division of D+R International), Energy Solutions, the California Lighting Technologies Center, ICF International, the California State Labor Management Cooperation Committee of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and National Electrical Contractors Association, the California Labor Federation, and Avery Engineering. The project developed a classroom and laboratory curriculum to train apprentices of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to identify, install, test, commission, and maintain demand response technologies for lighting and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The project demonstrated how workforce development and training can increase consumer appeal and customer adoption of energy technologies to help achieve increased energy savings in existing buildings.