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Our Vision

The Global Cooling Program envisions a world where the cooling needs of people are met fully, affordably and in harmony with the planet.

Our Mission

The Global Cooling Program of Berkeley Lab performs global technology and decision-relevant research on cooling equipment in order to:

  • Enhance comfort, health, energy, and economic outcomes by optimizing the performance of the cooling equipment. 
  • Reduce the harmful effects of the anticipated substantial increase in cooling demand on the grid and peak load and income growth.
  • Expand access to cooling

We facilitate partnerships with industry, academia, and other organizations to drive innovation and enhance performance in cooling and refrigerants.

 

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Jessica Granderson to Lead Berkeley Lab's Building Technology and Urban Systems Division

Apr-10-24
Jessica Granderson, a senior scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), has been named director ... Read more

Berkeley Lab and United Nations Launch New Cooling Equipment Guidelines

Nov-13-23
As the world copes with more extreme heat because of climate change, the need for efficient cooling devices is more pres... Read more

Berkeley Lab’s Global Cooling Efficiency Program in the Media Spotlight

Oct-31-23
  Photo by IISD/ENB | Mike Muzurakis Following the hottest summer on global record this year,... Read more