Energy-Related Environmental Research
Overview
The mission of the Energy-Related Environmental Research Area within PIER (PIER-EA) is to develop cost-effective approaches to evaluating and resolving environmental effects of energy production, delivery and use in California; and explore how new electricity applications and products can solve environmental problems.
The research supported by PIER-EA falls into four main categories: Air Quality and Energy, Aquatic Resources and Energy, Terrestrial Resources and Energy, and Energy Related Global Climate Change Issues. Some PIER-EA research highlights are given below. Results from other projects can be viewed at Reports and Publications.
Research Highlights
Air Quality and Energy
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Indoor Environmental Quality and Heating, Ventilating,
and Air Conditioning Survey of Small and Medium Size Commercial Buildings - Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in New Homes
- Air Quality Impacts of Distributed Generation
- Urban Surface Modification as a Potential Ozone Air-Quality Improvement Strategy
Energy Related Global Climate Change Issues
- California Climate Change Assessments
- CalAdapt - Visualizing Climate Change Risk and Adaptation Options in California
- Climate Change Impacts on the Operation of Two High-Elevation Hydropower Systems in California
- Impact of Climate Change on Residential Electricity Consumption: Evidence From Billing Data
- Optimization of Novel Distributed Energy Networks to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions In California
- Carbon Capture and Storage Review Panel
New research proposals are regularly solicited for the Energy-Related Environmental Research Area. For the latest information on requests for proposals from PIER-EA as well as all the other Energy Commission program areas please visit Funding Opportunities
Environmental Research
Research Focus Areas
