Serra Mesa - Kearny Mesa Library
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Valencia Park - Malcolm X Library
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Point Loma - Hervey Library
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In partnership with the California Energy Commission and the City of San Diego, CSE engaged in a multiyear project aimed at testing, verifying and publicizing the integration of energy efficiency, solar photovoltaic systems and other demand-side resources to convert three public libraries to zero net energy (ZNE) or near ZNE buildings.

The SD ZN3 Project team investigated benefits and barriers of implementing integrated demand-side management (IDSM) technologies in municipal, community-based buildings, including the viability of financing, demand response revenue models, sustainable energy savings and ZNE operations.

The Final Report is now published through the California Energy Commission. Thank you to all our project partners, vendors, and technical advisory committee members for your help on this effort.

Project Progression

March 2017
Project Kick-off
100%
July 2017
ASHRAE Level II Audits
100%
Q1 2018 – Q3 2018
Baseline Energy Modeling
100%
Q2 2018 – Q3 2018
Baseline Energy Consumption Measurement
100%
Q4 2018 - Q2 - 2019
ZNE Design Development and Plan Review
100%
Q1 2020
Construction Period
100%
Q2 2020 – Q1 2021
Post-Construction Energy Measurement and Verification
100%
Q2 2018 – Q1 2020
Technology and Knowledge Transfer Activities
100%