Interdisciplinary research uniquely adept to studying plug
loads, featuring an equal commitment to both the engineering
components and the user behavior aspects of plug load devices
required to address the inherently complex, multifaceted problems
in this field. This research facility at UCI specializes primarily in plug load energy
research, with the aim of helping to reduce energy consumption and
achieve state and national goals for decarbonization. Our integrative
research approach combines engineering and computer science with
quantitative and qualitative social science methods to holistically
assess plug load usage in residential and commercial settings, as well
as on-site lab tests.
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