2050 Partners

Improving motor efficiency isn’t just about technology—it’s about developing the right frameworks to measure and guide progress. Through a multi-year research initiative, 2050 Partners worked alongside manufacturers, utilities, and energy efficiency advocates to refine motor system efficiency standards. A key contributor to this effort, Lily Baldewicz, played an important role in the development of the ANSI/NEMA 10011:2024 standard, which introduces improved test procedures that better capture real-world performance. These advancements could inform future policy and industry practices, helping industries reduce energy use and lower costs. Collaboration makes progress possible. Read more about how these efforts are shaping the future of motor efficiency: https://lnkd.in/ePwmXBnY

Achieving water heating decarbonization requires innovative solutions and real-world data. At the The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Hot Water & Hot Air Forums, 2050 Partners team members Maya Gantley, Debra Brunk, Jeff Staller, and Thomas Bougher will present key research on heat pump water heaters, right-sizing methodologies, and code readiness. Their work helps advance efficiency, inform policy, and drive adoption of more sustainable water heating technologies. Join us in Portland this week to be part of the discussion on advancing high-efficiency water heating. Find more details and register here: https://lnkd.in/eMpdgZZ7? #EnergyEfficiency #Decarbonization #HeatPumpWaterHeaters #BuildingCodes #SustainableTechnology

2050 Partners is presenting at the ACEEE Hot Water & Hot Air Forums March 4-6! Maya Gantley, Debra Brunk, and Jeff Staller will present on cutting-edge research in water heating efficiency, decarbonization, and code readiness. These sessions will highlight real-world data, innovative sizing approaches, and next-generation heat pump water heater solutions. Join us for these insightful sessions and connect with our team as we explore the future of water heating efficiency. Find more details and register here: https://lnkd.in/eMpdgZZ7 #ACEEE #Decarbonization #EnergyEfficiency

Achieving ambitious energy goals requires collaboration. At 2050 Partners, we help bridge gaps between diverse stakeholders to ensure energy transition initiatives move forward effectively. Our work spans a wide range of topics—from motors and electric vehicles to statewide energy efficiency portfolios and building energy modeling. By fostering engagement and consensus, we help ensure that clean energy programs are designed for real-world impact. Learn more about our stakeholder engagement approach in our latest case study: https://lnkd.in/d8gs-bFt #EnergyTransition #StakeholderEngagement #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability

How can the food service industry align with California’s ambitious decarbonization goals? 2050 Partners’ Maya Gantley recently presented at the ET Summit on barriers in the food service industry to adopting heat pump water heaters. 2050 Partners is conducting research on heat pump water heaters (HPWH) for commercial kitchens, focusing on understanding usage patterns and addressing existing regulatory challenges. This work aims to support the food service sector's transition to more sustainable practices. Check out our latest blog to explore the challenges, opportunities, and solutions we’re developing to accelerate this critical transition. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gFuMVX2W #Decarbonization #Sustainability #CommercialKitchens #HeatPumpWaterHeaters #CaliforniaGoals #2050Partners

In our latest blog, DC Power: Closing Gaps in Codes & Standards, we explore? Jim Frey and team’s recent work in exploring how updating energy codes, advancing safety standards, and empowering contractors can unlock DC power's full potential for efficiency and renewable energy integration. At 2050 Partners, we’re working with industry leaders to close these gaps and drive the transition to a more sustainable energy future. Learn more about how we’re helping bridge the gap in energy codes, standards, and real-world adoption. https://lnkd.in/ehdv7MxW #2050Partners #DCPower #SustainableDesign #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingCodes

Are you a more efficient or less efficient driver than your cruise control? In a recent paper published in Nature Communications, 2050 Partners' Matt Zebiak and members of the Vehicle & Mobility Systems team at Argonne National Laboratory use over a million kilometers of real-world driving data to compare the energy efficiency of human drivers and today's automated driving systems (adaptive cruise control). The results may surprise you! ? After analyzing how automated driving systems over- or under-perform their human counterparts in various scenarios and conditions, the team offers tangible recommendations for how to design the super-efficient automated driving system of the future. ? We are grateful for our collaborative work with Argonne National Laboratory and look forward to more exciting findings in the future! The full text is available for free at?https://lnkd.in/gJ74NKEV

We were thrilled that The New York Times recently published an article that highlighted our very own Stefaniya (Steffi) Becking and?2050 Partners’ work on supporting a building strategy that reduces construction cost, saves water, saves energy, and improves water quality! We are thankful to Megy Karydes?for writing an insightful article and to the New York Times?for publishing. We appreciate Kelly Cunningham at Pacific Gas and Electric Company for supporting evidence-based codes and standards efforts and to Dave Intner at Southern California Edison (SCE) for supporting education and outreach efforts. We also appreciate Lindsay Anderson?and the Minnesota Department of Commerce for supporting a CARD grant research effort to conduct field data to support the advancement of the Water Demand Calculator adoption in Minnesota. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e6-MD_m4 #sustainability #waterconservation

Congrats and thank you to everyone that contributed to CalBEM 2024 this year! Special thanks to: The Planning Team: Ryan McFadyen, Elise Wall, Maya Gantley, Carrie Hillen, Neil Bulger, PE, and Michael Sawford. The Working Group Co-Chairs: Neal Kruis, Supriya Goel, Dimitri Contoyannis, Nick Brown, Erik Kolderup, Neil Bulger, PE, Michael Sawford, and Haile Bucaneg. And to our expert speakers and panelists: Eric Wilson, Maddie Koewler, Emily Alvarez, Noel Merket, Neal Kruis, Mudit Saxena, Kyle Konis, Ph.D, AIA, Rezvan Mohammadiziazi, Liam Buckley, Jared Landsman, Greg Collins, RJ Wichert, Nick Allen-Sandoz, PE, BEMP, Gabriel Taylor, Laurel Schandelmier, Sam Mason, Michael Tillou, PE, Amir Roth, Sally Blair, Payam Bozorgchami, Nathan Oliver ??, Rob Guglielmetti, Gina Rodda, Dimitri Contoyannis, and Dave Intner. California Building Energy Modeling (CalBEM)

In a world facing increasing climate challenges, our buildings and grid must adapt. In this paper from the 2024 ACEEE Summer Study, Kathleen Bryan from 2050 Partners, along with Randall Higa (Southern California Edison (SCE)), Brittany Moffett (Arup), Hayley Powers, P.E. (Arup), and Sean Denniston (Heritage Green Consulting) explore how Building Performance Standards can serve as a catalyst for increasing climate resilience as well as measures that enhance the stability of the grid. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4xzstb6 #BuildingPerformanceStandards #ClimateResilience #EnergyEfficiency #2050Partners