The California Plug Load Research Center (CalPlug) is the leading enabler for energy efficiency solutions in the use and design of appliances and consumer electronic devices.
~ Our aim is to be create a sustainable future via the efforts of research, outreach and people – one that includes us all. ~
Events
Join us for our 2026 Annual Workshop May 5, 2026. Our Spring 2026 workshop will explore holistic approaches to Energy Management Ecosystems in the data-driven era — featuring cutting-edge topics of microgrids, data centers, renewable resources, and DER management including solar, battery storage, EV, and more. Hosted by California Plug Load Research Center (CalPlug) and the Sustainable Manufacturing Alliance for Research and Training Industrial Assessment Center (SMART ITAC)
This year’s theme is Data-Driven Energy Management Ecosystem: from Users to Grid to create a more reliable and sustainable energy system.
Date: May 5th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: CALIT2 Auditorium
News article recap of this event: Summary Article
CalPlug+ IAC Workshop Series #24
Monday, October 21, 2024
Battery Plugin Workshop
Come join the discussion on batteries as a device, as a plug load, and as storage. We continue to work together to find applicable technological solutions to address the climate crisis.
CalPlug Workshop Series #21 – Tuesday October 24, 2023
Plug Load Energy Testing to Inform Codes and Standards (PLETICS)
CalPlug and its partners, the California Energy Alliance, the California Lighting Technology Center at UC Davis, and California State University Northridge, were awarded $997,000 in funding from the California Energy Commission to identify and test plug loads that present the best opportunity for energy savings as part of future energy codes and appliance standards. The project kicked off in April 2021 and we are moving forward with identifying and assessing devices in the commercial office, commercial laboratory equipment, and residential networking device categories.
Environmental Policy + Clean Energy Workshop (10/21/24)
Our amazing guest speakers and advocates shared insights on the importance of both environmental policy and conscious effort towards a greener future.
Read our article HERE
CalPlug + IAC Earth Day Workshop:
