Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Appliance Retirement" in M04819

Matter: E-ENSC-R-12 - Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation - Application for Approval of its Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan for 2013 - 2015
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E-2Evidence of ENSC as DSM Administrator 2 passages
2.1 Efficient Product Rebates p. p. 56
2.1 Efficient Product Rebates Financial incentives to offset the higher cost of efficient products, along with public awareness, education, and retail availability, are the foundation of Efficient Product Rebates. All homeowners and renter...

AI summary Efficient Product Rebates offer financial incentives for high-efficiency products, including ENERGY STAR® items, with eligibility for all residents. Low-income households may receive free installations. The Appliance Retirement program provides cash incentives and recycling for old refrigerators/freezers.

Appliance Retirement Program p. p. 271
Appliance Retirement Program Do you have an inefficient second fridge? Perhaps an old freezer, dehumidifier or room air conditioner? We'll pay you for your old, inefficient appliances.

AI summary Nova Scotia's Appliance Retirement Program offers financial incentives to residents for removing inefficient appliances such as second fridges, freezers, dehumidifiers, and room air conditioners, aiming to reduce energy consumption and promote more efficient alternatives.

E-2(r)Revised ENSC Evidence 2 passages
2.3 2011 DSM Programs p. p. 12
encouraging homeowners to take advantage of other programs. While onsite, ENSC's direct install agents may identify additional opportunities for the homeowner to save energy through building envelope & lt;sup>2 Includes Low Income Homeowne...

AI summary In 2011, ENSC implemented DSM programs including direct installs, community engagement with First Nations, and two pilots: Green Schools (16 schools) and Demonstration Homes (5,500 visitors). Programs aimed to promote energy efficiency, train youth, and highlight affordable solutions. Low-income and EnerGuide programs were also promoted.

Appliance Retirement Program p. p. 272
Appliance Retirement Program Do you have an inefficient second fridge? Perhaps an old freezer, dehumidifier or room air conditioner? We'll pay you for your old, inefficient appliances.

AI summary The Appliance Retirement Program offers financial incentives to residents for retiring inefficient appliances such as second fridges, freezers, dehumidifiers, and room air conditioners, aiming to promote energy efficiency and reduce waste.

E-5Savings Verification Report of the DSM Administrator's 2011 Demand Side Management Programs 2 passages
(1) Residential Appliance Retirement Program (ARet) p. p. 5
(1) Residential Appliance Retirement Program (ARet) This Appliance Retirement Program involves the pickup and disassembly of old refrigerators, freezers, room air conditioners and dehumidifiers for all of Nova Scotia. This program provides...

AI summary The Residential Appliance Retirement Program (ARet) recycles old appliances in Nova Scotia, offering rebates for eligible items. A 2011 metering study informed energy savings calculations, with Econoler's methods deemed reasonable. Net savings exceeded ENSC estimates by 71%, and two Econoler recommendations—collecting capacity data and on-site metering—are supported to improve accuracy.

(2) Residential Appliance Replacement Program (ARep) p. p. 5
(2) Residential Appliance Replacement Program (ARep) Appliance replacement serves multi-unit residential apartment buildings and is a resource acquisition program. It combines provision of new energy efficient refrigerators and freezers at...

AI summary The Residential Appliance Replacement Program (ARep) replaces inefficient refrigerators/freezers in multi-unit buildings with Energy Star appliances, offering rebates and removing old units. Econoler evaluated savings using data from the ARet program and Energy Star metrics, assuming zero electric interactive effects and no free ridership due to low participation. Net savings estimates were 200% of ENSC-tracked values, with a recommendation to validate Energy Star qualifications in tracking sheets.

E-6Net-to-Gross Evaluation Methodology Report with Appendix A - Presentation to PDWG 2 passages
1.1 Efficient Products – Appliance Retirement p. p. 6
1.1 Efficient Products – Appliance Retirement The Appliance Retirement program offers an incentive to owners for removing their old refrigerator, freezer, dehumidifier or air conditioner. The program's partners pick up old appliances from...

AI summary The Appliance Retirement program incentivizes owners to remove old refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, or air conditioners. Partners collect appliances, recycle them, and achieve over 95% component recycling. The initiative focuses on environmental sustainability through proper disposal.

Free-Ridership p. p. 6
Free-Ridership The evaluation of free-ridership is based on responses from participant surveys. For each appliance retired, participants are asked a series of questions to determine what they would have done if the program had not been in...

AI summary Free-ridership is assessed via participant surveys in the Appliance Retirement program. Participants are classified as free-riders if they indicate they would have taken the same action (e.g., disposing of the appliance, unplugging it, or removing it within a year) without program participation. Specific free-ridership levels are assigned based on responses, with an average calculated per appliance.

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