The California Plug Load Research Center was established in 2011 to improve energy efficiency in the use and design of plug-load devices. CalPlug focuses on energy efficiency solutions, efficiency evaluations of consumer electronics, standards development, education, public outreach, and user behavior studies. CalPlug addresses plug load efficiencies for both residential and commercial buildings. Among CalPlug’s current research projects is The Smart Connected Workplace.

MCM Collaboration

MCM collaborates with CalPlug on low carbon projects in China. These include providing client solutions, research, salons, video presentations, staff training, and participation in conferences.