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Path to Zero Net Energy

Course Description: Path to Zero Net Energy is a multidisciplinary course where students will conduct feasibility studies on energy and climate projects for UC Davis and other clients. This course educates and engages students in issues of energy use, demand, energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate neutrality as well as associated technical, economic, social and political challenges. Projects will fall under three main categories:

  • improve the energy efficiency of a facility,
  • explore the feasibility of a project idea, or
  • study how a building can improve operations to reduce carbon emissions.

Applied learning through ZNE includes but is not limited to solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, biopower, and electric vehicles. Students will gain exposure to and work with students from different disciplines (Engineering, Economics, Design, Ecology, Business, etc.) offered by PIET in West Village, in partnership with the UC Davis Energy Conservation Office.

Check out past student projects here!

See the ZNE poster here!

Course Info

Quarter: Spring
Units: 4, Letter Graded
Meeting times: 2:10 – 4:00 PM Tues/Thurs
Location: Remote
Prerequisites: Graduate students and upper-division undergraduates with instructor's approval
Class Code: ABT: 212-001; CRN: 30546

Instruction Info

Instructor: Dr. Kurt Kornbluth
Office Hours: -
Questions: Rhys Davis (rmmdavis@ucdavis.edu) 

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Kurt Kornbluth

Dr. Kurt Kornbluth, PhD

Position Title
  • Founder of PIET and D-Lab, Associate Adjunct Professor

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Assignments: Through lectures, field trips, and a hands-on project, students will understand the concepts behind zero net energy buildings and communities, and the associated climate and economic issues. PowerPoint presentations, handouts, problem sets, and additional reading materials will be available on Canvas.

Grading: participation (20%), lab assignments (25%), main project (55%).

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