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About the Project
The new CARB Southern California Headquarters – Mary D. Nichols Campus supports the state of California’s climate initiatives of the highest standards of sustainable practices. The 19-acre, 408,000 SF facility achieved the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) Tier 2 standards and LEED Platinum certification. As the largest and most advanced regulatory vehicle emissions testing and research facility in the world, the facility includes an extended range of dedicated test cells, especially for testing heavy-duty vehicles, an advanced chemistry laboratory and workspace for accommodating new test methods for future generations of vehicles. The project also includes space for developing enhanced onboard diagnostics and portable emissions measurement systems, visitor reception and education areas, a media center, flexible conference areas and a large public auditorium.
Solar arrays throughout the campus generate 3.5 megawatts of electricity and a chilled beam temperature management systems provide increased energy efficiency and occupant comfort. A 1.5 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) is incorporated with the PV system to absorb excess PV and integrates with a power monitoring system to store excessive PV production for use later during peak evening demand periods. Energy generated in test cells is captured by AC dynamometers for direct use or storage in the facility battery system.
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