Research & Publications
Two decades of peer-reviewed papers, national-lab technical reports, and interactive tools on energy, water, and agricultural sustainability — from grid demand response and ISO 50001 energy management to controlled environment agriculture and the water-energy nexus. Our work is grounded in this research.
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Technology pathways for energy- and water-efficient controlled environment agriculture: A review of technologies, implementation pathways, and regional use cases
Aghajanzadeh, A., Carleton, B., Negron-Juarez, R., Smith, D., Schmick, R., Stokes-Draut, J.
Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments · 2026
Related on Klimate: Agriculture services, CEA case study
Agricultural demand response for decarbonizing the electricity grid
Aghajanzadeh, A., Therkelsen, P.
Journal of Cleaner Production · 2019
Related on Klimate: Agriculture services, Energy services
Predicting the quantifiable impacts of ISO 50001 on climate change mitigation
McKane, A., Therkelsen, P., Scodel, A., Rao, P., Aghajanzadeh, A., et al.
Energy Policy · 2017
Identification of drivers, benefits, and challenges of ISO 50001 through case study content analysis
Fuchs, H., Aghajanzadeh, A., Therkelsen, P.
Energy Policy · 2020
Energy considerations associated with increased adoption of seawater desalination in the United States
Rao, P., Morrow III, W.R., Aghajanzadeh, A., Sheaffer, P., Dollinger, C., Brueske, S., Cresko, J.
Desalination, 445, 213–224 · 2018
Related on Klimate: Water services
Conference Proceedings
Accelerating the uptake of ISO 50001 in commercial buildings: two early adopters utilizing an "enterprise-wide" approach
Liu, J., Aghajanzadeh, A., Sheaffer, P., Therkelsen, P., Allen, N.
2018 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings · 2018
Technical & Government Reports
Technology Catalog for Controlled Environment Agriculture
Aghajanzadeh, A., Schmick, R., Stokes-Draut, J., Carleton, B., Azzaretti, C.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2026
Related on Klimate: Agriculture services, CEA case study
Water-Energy Considerations in California's Agricultural Sector and Opportunities to Provide Flexibility to California's Grid
Aghajanzadeh, A., Sohn, M.D., Berger, M.A., Bauer, D.J.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2019
Related on Klimate: Water services, Agriculture services
Opportunities for Electricity Demand Management in Irrigated Agriculture
Aghajanzadeh, A., English, M., English, C.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2018
Related on Klimate: Agriculture services
Using Industry's Own Words to Evaluate ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Adoption
Fuchs, H., Aghajanzadeh, A., Therkelsen, P.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2018
Automated Register v1.0.3: User Manual
Aghajanzadeh, A., McKane, A.T., Sheaffer, P., Therkelsen, P., Rao, P.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2017
Demand Response Potential for California SubLAPs and Local Capacity Planning Areas (Addendum to 2025 CA DR Potential Study — Phase 2)
Alstone, P., Potter, J., Piette, M.A., et al. (incl. Aghajanzadeh, A.)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2017
2025 California Demand Response Potential Study — Phase 2 Final Report
Alstone, P., Potter, J., Piette, M.A., et al. (incl. Aghajanzadeh, A.)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2017
Survey of Available Information in Support of the Energy-Water Bandwidth Study of Desalination Systems (Vol. 1)
Rao, P., Aghajanzadeh, A., Sheaffer, P., et al.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2016
Related on Klimate: Water services
Global Impact Estimation of ISO 50001 Energy Management System for Industrial and Service Sectors
Aghajanzadeh, A., Therkelsen, P., Rao, P., McKane, A.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2016
The ISO 50001 Impact Estimator Tool (IET 50001 v1.1.4) — User Guide
Therkelsen, P., Rao, P., Aghajanzadeh, A., McKane, A.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2016
2015 California Demand Response Potential Study — Phase 1 Interim Report
Alstone, P., Potter, J., Piette, M.A., et al. (incl. Aghajanzadeh, A.)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2016
Demand Response Research Center — Final Report
Piette, M.A., Kiliccote, S., Ghatikar, G., et al. (incl. Aghajanzadeh, A.)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2015
2006–2015 Research Summary of Demand Response Potential in California Industry, Agriculture and Water Sectors
Aghajanzadeh, A., McKane, A.T., Wray, C.P., Therkelsen, P.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2015
Development and Validation of a Demand Response Quick Assessment Tool for Refrigerated Warehouses in California
Yin, R., Aghajanzadeh, A., Zhang, R., McKane, A., Therkelsen, P., Hong, T.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2015
Opportunities for Automated Demand Response in California Agricultural Irrigation
Olsen, D., Aghajanzadeh, A., McKane, A.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2015
Related on Klimate: Agriculture services
Opportunities for Automated Demand Response in California Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Aghajanzadeh, A., Wray, C.P., McKane, A.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2015
Related on Klimate: Water services
Opportunities for Automated Demand Response in California's Dairy Processing Industry
Homan, G.K., Aghajanzadeh, A., McKane, A.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · 2015
Interactive Tools & Data
California Water Dashboard
Aghajanzadeh, A.
Klimate Consulting Data Labs · 2026
Related on Klimate: Water services
The Microirrigation Energy Paradox (interactive)
Aghajanzadeh, A.
Klimate Consulting · 2026
Related on Klimate: Agriculture services
The Price of Water in California (interactive)
Aghajanzadeh, A.
Klimate Consulting · 2026
Related on Klimate: Water services
Energy Management (ENMS) Dashboard
Aghajanzadeh, A.
Klimate Consulting Data Labs · 2025
Related on Klimate: Energy services