Topic:"Appliance Standards" in M03669

CODES & STANDARDS POLICY OVERVIEW: Building energy codes and product efficiency standards generally represent the lowest-cost and most effective approaches to addressing market-driven opportunities. Nova Scotia has recently upgraded its re...

AI summary Nova Scotia has updated its residential energy code and is participating in the adoption of the National Model Building Energy Code for commercial buildings, expected in 2012. Federal standards for lighting and refrigerators are set to increase efficiency, with impacts beginning in 2013 and 2014. The province is also working on phasing out inefficient lighting products and electric baseboard heating in residential construction. Code compliance remains a challenge due to low inspection rates and lack of resources.

 In 2010, the CFL component of the Efficient Products – Retail program accounted for 88% of the program‘s energy savings from retail product sales. As a result of the upcoming phase-out of incandescent bulbs starting in January 2012, the...

AI summary The Efficient Products programs face challenges as CFLs near their energy-saving limits due to incandescent bulb phase-outs, while the Direct Install program may have peaked. The EnerGuide program exceeded targets despite federal rebate changes, but other programs like Low Income Households and Business Energy Rebates underperformed significantly.

ns (e.g. monthly portfolio and program reports).  If possible, incorporate data likely to be needed for project assessments (such as historical billing data) into the data tracking system. 1.4 Looking Ahead to 2011 As Efficiency Nova Scot...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia evaluated program performance from 2008-2010, finding that commercial/industrial sectors contributed over two-thirds of total energy and demand savings annually, while residential programs accounted for less than one-third. Key reliance on Efficient Products Direct Install and CFL programs faced challenges due to the 2012 incandescent bulb phase-out.

opportunities to have their appliances picked up and recycled outside of the Appliance Retirement Program and the other options require that customers pay a fee. ARR-F5. ARR-R5. While participant motivations to dispose of their appliances...

AI summary The program's pickup service was a key motivation for retiring refrigerators and freezers, while energy cost savings were a primary motivation for retiring dehumidifiers. The incentive also played a significant role in motivating participation, especially for freezers and dehumidifiers.

Table 5-9: Customers’ Reasons for Purchasing CFLs – 2010 (multiple response) Non- Total Participants Participants (Weighted) Sample size 70 61 131 † To save energy/electricity 63% 74% 69% †ϐ Ω†ϐ †ϐ To replace bulbs 17% 5% 11% †ϐ Wanted lon...

AI summary The table presents data from 2010 on customers' reasons for purchasing compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), showing that the primary motivation was saving energy and electricity, followed by replacing bulbs and wanting long-life bulbs.

y-purchased CFLs to replace bulbs with an overall average of 61 Watts, which was higher than reported in 2008 and 2009 (52 Watts and 56 Watts, respectively) although not significantly so. (Table 5-24)

AI summary The average wattage of purchased compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) was 61 Watts in the period discussed, which is higher than the 52 Watts and 56 Watts reported in 2008 and 2009, though the difference is not statistically significant.

Table 5-27: Factors that Would Encourage CFL Purchases – 2010 Non- Total – Participants Participants (Unweighted) Sample size 9 9 18 More rebates/promotions 11% 22% 22% If current CFLs burn out 22% 11% 18% If they fit in fixtures better 0...

AI summary The table presents factors that would encourage the purchase of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in 2010, based on participant responses. Key factors include more rebates/promotions, lower prices, and better fit in fixtures, with varying levels of importance among participants.

50-2 Howard Street, Somerville, MA 02144 Phone: (617) 284-6230 Fax: (617) 284-6239 www.nmrgroupinc.com Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs

AI summary The document provides an evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs, likely assessing their effectiveness, impact, and outcomes.

E RETIREMENT PROGRAM LOGIC MODEL........................................................5 FIGURE 2-2: APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM LOGIC MODEL ....................................................9 NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retireme...

AI summary The report evaluates the 2010 Efficient Products Appliance Retirement and Replacement program, finding energy savings of 2,286 MWh and demand savings of 476.4 kW. The evaluation was conducted by NMR Group for Nova Scotia Power and Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation.

ent Refrigerators 31.2 149.8 100% 31.2 149.8 Total 639.8 3,070.5 74% 476.4 2,285.9 Program NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page iii Findings and Recommendations The process evaluation drew upon in-depth i...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs in Nova Scotia found substantial demand for such programs despite high free ridership. The program achieved its savings goals and was extended into a second phase. Future programs should address free ridership, incentive structures, promotion timing, and planning and communications.

Findings and Recommendations Finding Recommendation ARR-F1. ARR-R1. Around four out of five respondents who retired each appliance Appliances picked up by any future program have the type (76% for refrigerators; 79% for freezers; and 80% f...

AI summary The Appliance Retirement Program had high free ridership (66%) and achieved savings goals despite this. Most respondents reported that replaced appliances were used frequently. The program should expand and improve screening to reduce free ridership and consider energy savings implications of appliance replacements.

rator (56%) or freezer (50%) appliance replacements when considering the costs and three-quarters of those who removed a dehumidifier (73%), and benefits of the appliance retirement program. replaced the appliance with another appliance of...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs highlights that most participants replaced retired appliances with similar ones, indicating the program's influence on appliance replacement behavior. The impact evaluation reflects these behavioral patterns.

differences. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page iv

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs, focusing on their effectiveness and impact.

Findings and Recommendations Finding Recommendation ARR-F4. ARR-R4. The appeal of the Appliance Retirement Program lies in the ease Any future program design should seek to replicate with which customers can enroll as well as the relative...

AI summary The Appliance Retirement Program was found to be appealing due to its ease of enrollment and pickup services. Participants had varied motivations, with some driven by convenience and others by energy savings or incentives. The program's incentive was a key factor in participation, especially for certain appliance types.

ir appliance. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page v

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs, focusing on their effectiveness and impact.

ely perform their to overcome this obstacle and successfully launch on schedule, role. the short lead time made it difficult for subcontractor to properly prepare for program implementation. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Re...

AI summary The text discusses challenges faced during the implementation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs, highlighting difficulties due to a short lead time and the role of subcontractors in program execution.

f the Appliance Replacement Program, they also encompass NMR‘s experience in the multi-family sector from evaluations as well as program planning activities in other jurisdictions. Findings and Recommendations Finding Recommendation ARR-F1...

AI summary The appliance replacement program was successful in motivating participation through a combination of removal services and incentives. The participant replaced refrigerators due to their age and cost savings, with the rebate, discounted prices, and removal services being key factors in her decision.

program. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page viii

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs. It provides an overview and analysis of the program's effectiveness and outcomes.

NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 1 2 Program Description and Data Tracking

AI summary The document provides an overview of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs, focusing on program description and data tracking methods.

2.1 Program Description The 2010 Appliance Retirement and Replacement program (ARR) was a pilot program offered to customers in the regional municipalities of Halifax and Cape Breton in the second half of 2010. The Appliance Retirement pro...

AI summary The 2010 Appliance Retirement and Replacement (ARR) program was a pilot initiative in Halifax and Cape Breton, offering free removal of old appliances and incentives for their retirement. It also provided energy-efficient refrigerators at discounted prices to multi-residential buildings and included subcontractors, call centers, and recyclers to support the program's implementation.

ck-up service (Recycler). Worked with the Appliance Retirement program component to pick up the old appliances from single family homes in Nova Scotia and transport them to the recycler.  Retailer. Worked with the Appliance Replacement pr...

AI summary The 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement (ARR) program aimed to remove inefficient appliances from single-family homes and multi-residential buildings in Nova Scotia, promoting energy efficiency and environmental benefits. It involved recycling old appliances, providing energy-efficient replacements, and implementing a campaign from March to November 2010.

, local recycler and shipping companies were identified, incentive levels were determined, and a marketing communication plan was developed. The program was implemented between June and November 2010. 2.2.1 Appliance Retirement Program The...

AI summary The Appliance Retirement Program was a pilot initiative aimed at removing inefficient appliances from the grid through recruitment, marketing, and rebate processing. The program was implemented between June and November 2010 and included activities such as driver training, appliance pickup, and rebate disbursement for working appliances.

the pickup drivers to be working appliances. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 3

AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of 2010 appliance retirement and replacement programs, focusing on the role of pickup drivers in ensuring that retired appliances are properly working.

Program Assumptions  Sufficient marketing and outreach. Marketing and outreach activities are sufficient to recruit adequate numbers of participants.  Sufficient program delivery staff. The program hires companies with sufficient numbers...

AI summary The text outlines program assumptions, barriers, and short-term outcomes related to an appliance retirement initiative. Assumptions include sufficient marketing, staff, and skills. Barriers include reluctance to remove appliances and inaccessibility. Short-term outcomes focus on customer awareness, appliance removal, and recycling.

appliances in the market. Energy savings are achieved when old appliances are removed from the home and fewer inefficient products are in the market.  Old appliances recycled. Most of the materials in the old appliances are recycled. NMR...

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs, highlighting outcomes such as energy savings, bill reductions, environmental benefits from recycling, and participant incentives. It also outlines a logic model for the program.

Appliance Retirement Program Logic Model NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 6

AI summary The document evaluates the logic model of the Appliance Retirement Program, focusing on the 2010 appliance retirement and replacement programs. It provides an analysis of the program's structure and objectives.

rigerators and pickup the old refrigerators. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 7

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eading to sustained energy savings and a reduction in energy costs.  Environmental benefits. Removed appliances are recycled instead of land-filled while toxins are blocked from entering the environment.  Participants receive rebates. Pa...

AI summary The document discusses the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs, highlighting energy savings, environmental benefits from recycling, and participant rebates. It also outlines long-term outcomes such as increased customer engagement in energy efficiency programs and reduced emissions.

pact the appliance‘s energy consumption. We weighted the lab-to-on-site ratios by sample size to calculate a lab-to-on-site factor of 0.82 (Table 3-1). The equation below displays this calculation. Table 3-1: California ARP Lab-to-On-site...

AI summary The text discusses the calculation of a lab-to-on-site factor for appliance energy consumption based on data from California's ARP program, focusing on primary appliances in cool climate zones. The factor was calculated using weighted sample sizes, resulting in a value of 0.79 for primary refrigerators.

ing the northern region. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 13

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs, focusing on their effectiveness and impact.

3.1.2 Degradation Factor A number of refrigerator metering studies have found that refrigerators and/or freezers degrade over time, in turn increasing their annual energy consumption. The NMR team reviewed three reports to determine what d...

AI summary The document discusses the degradation factor for refrigerators based on studies, including one by Miller and Pratt which found a 1.37% annual degradation rate. This rate was applied to both refrigerators and freezers in Nova Scotia's appliance retirement program due to lack of specific freezer data.

tion rate specific to freezers. For this reason we applied the same degradation rate (1.37%) to freezers recycled through the retirement program component. 3.2 Appliance Retirement Program Component 3.2.1 Retirement Tracking Database Accor...

AI summary The Appliance Retirement Program component retired various appliances between June and December 2010, including refrigerators, freezers, and dehumidifiers. The program assumed average annual energy consumption for these appliances and replaced dehumidifiers with ENERGY STAR units due to the humid climate in Nova Scotia.

ppliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 15 Table 3-4 shows the distribution of participants by category. Most participants retired secondary appliances. Table 3-4: Participant Categories Participant Categories Refrigerators Freezer...

AI summary The text discusses the distribution of participants in appliance retirement programs, focusing on refrigerators and freezers. It outlines the methodology used to calculate unit energy consumption (UEC) based on AHAM data, degradation rates, and a lab-to-on-site factor. The final UEC estimates are lower than the program's current assumptions.

appropriate alternative. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 16 primary appliances, and since secondary appliances were included in the program, the partial use factor is an important consideration when...

AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of 2010 appliance retirement and replacement programs, focusing on the use patterns of refrigerators and freezers. It highlights the importance of considering partial use factors in calculating adjusted gross savings, based on participant responses about how long appliances were plugged in before being recycled.

Replacement Equipment According to the participant survey, of the participants who had refrigerators retired by the program, 42% had a primary refrigerator retired through the program, 17% had a secondary refrigerator retired through the p...

AI summary The evaluation of the appliance retirement program considers how participants replaced retired refrigerators and freezers, estimating energy consumption for new and used replacements based on AHAM data and lab-to-on-site factors. New appliances are assumed to have lower energy consumption than used ones.

t refrigerators was 369 kWh and 577 kWh respectively. The final value for new replacement freezers was 347 kWh per year, while the final for used replacement freezers was 390 kWh per year. (Table 3-8) Table 3-8: Energy Consumption of Repla...

AI summary The text discusses the energy consumption of replacement refrigerators and freezers, comparing new and used equipment. It also mentions the adjustment of UECs to account for partial use and replacement equipment to estimate adjusted gross savings for the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs.

iptive Measures and Assumptions. January, 2010. 20 PA Consulting and Patrick Engineering (2009). Dehumidifiers Deemed Savings Review for Targeted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR. March 19, 2009. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retiremen...

AI summary This document discusses the evaluation of 2010 appliance retirement and replacement programs, referencing a review of dehumidifier deemed savings conducted by PA Consulting and Patrick Engineering in 2009.

Y STAR. March 19, 2009. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 20

AI summary This document evaluates the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs, focusing on their effectiveness and impact.

four appliances retired through the program. Evaluated savings were lower than the tracked savings for all measures except room air conditioners—the program did not calculate savings for these units. Table 3-16: Program Savings by Measure...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs found that evaluated savings were significantly lower than tracked savings, with overall gross program savings estimated at 2,911MWh at the meter and 3,256 MWh at the generator, which is 40% below tracked savings estimates.

133.8 149.8 Energy-Demand ratio 4.8 4.8 Demand savings (kW) 27.9 31.2 29 The annual energy consumption for retired refrigerators includes a degradation factor of 1.37% per year. Replacement refrigerators did not include this adjustment bec...

AI summary The evaluation discusses energy consumption degradation of retired refrigerators and free-ridership rates in the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs. It estimates free-riders based on participant behavior and considers the impact of replacement appliances on energy savings.

rogram theory, pick-up, removal and delivery. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 31 4.1.2 Survey of Appliance Retirement Participants Between September and November 2010, NMR completed a total of 70 int...

AI summary NMR conducted 70 interviews with participants of the Appliance Retirement program in 2010 to evaluate satisfaction, motivations, and program effectiveness. The program involved retiring 4,452 appliances, including refrigerators, freezers, and dehumidifiers. The sample reflected similar proportions of appliance types as the overall population.

% 28 35% Dehumidifiers 706 16% 15 19% Total 4,452 100% 79 100% 4.1.3 Sampling Error Table 4-2 shows the estimated population, sample size and sampling error for the survey of Appliance Retirement participants. For the total survey, the sam...

AI summary This section discusses the sampling error for the Appliance Retirement Program survey, with varying error rates for different appliance categories. It also notes that the ARR program was a pilot, facing challenges related to compressed planning and communication timelines.

not uncommon in pilot programs that, in addition to being new, are generally operated for only a limited time. Many of these issues were associated with compressed program planning and communications. 4.2.1 Appliance Retirement Program Pla...

AI summary The Appliance Retirement Program faced challenges in planning and staffing due to a compressed timeline and limited lead time for contractors. The program's mid-June start date conflicted with the contractors' busy season, and issues with customer service, such as an unenabled website and untransferred phone lines, arose during the program's extension.

sion-makers is a long and difficult process. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 33

AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs, focusing on their effectiveness and implications.

omers would still receive the removal service. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 35 4.4 Program Information Sources and Enrollment 4.4.1 Participant Perspectives – Appliance Retirement Survey responden...

AI summary The document discusses how participants learned about the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs, with 66% learning through advertising, and 70% enrolling over the phone. Word-of-mouth and online enrollment were also significant factors.

ard of from an electrician. She signed up for the Appliance Replacement program through email and found the sign up and scheduling processes to be ‗extremely easy.‘ 4.5 Motivations for Participation 4.5.1 Participant Perspectives – Applian...

AI summary The text discusses participant motivations for joining the Appliance Replacement program, highlighting convenience and pickup services as key factors for refrigerator and freezer owners, while energy savings were more significant for dehumidifier users. The program's incentives also played a major role in appliance disposal.

Table 4-7: Why Participants Decided to Dispose of Appliance (multiple responses) Refrigerators Freezers Dehumidifiers Sample size 36 28 15 Bought new refrigerator / freezer / dehumidifier 28% 18% 13% Easy/convenient to turn it in 22% 18% 2...

AI summary The table presents reasons why participants disposed of appliances, with refrigerators, freezers, and dehumidifiers being analyzed. Key factors include rebates/incentives, convenience, and environmental considerations, with varying responses across appliance types.

lacement together had made a big difference. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 39 4.5.3 Staff and Contractor Perspectives Program staff and contractors believed that cost savings were the primary motiv...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs highlights that cost savings were a primary motivation for participation, with ease of use and environmental responsibility also playing a role. Program staff and contractors noted that the ARR program provided significant convenience compared to other options, such as CBRM's pickup service, which required customers to arrange and pay for pickups themselves.

rd about the program. About three out of four respondents in each appliance group reported that they had considered disposing of the appliance before they heard about the Appliance Retirement program. Table 4-8: Whether Participants Had Co...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs found that most participants had considered disposing of their appliances before learning about the program. Additionally, a majority of respondents indicated they could have afforded the full $60 recycling cost if it had not been provided for free.

79% 67% No 22 14 20 Don‘t know/refused 8 7 13 The respondents were also asked how much (if anything) they would have been willing to pay for someone to remove the appliance from their home. About one-third of the refrigerator group, nearly...

AI summary The survey found that a significant portion of respondents were unwilling to pay for the removal of old appliances, with willingness to pay varying by appliance type. On average, respondents were willing to pay $42 for refrigerator removal, $47 for freezer removal, and $37 for dehumidifier removal.

NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 41 4.6.3 Program Influence on Participation Decision Participant Perspectives – Appliance Retirement The survey respondents were asked questions about the influence of...

AI summary The survey found that the free removal and recycling services were the most influential factor in participants' decision to join the Appliance Retirement program, with over 80% of respondents in each appliance group rating this aspect as extremely influential.

removal and recycling services had both been ―extremely influential‖ but that the information or advice she received had been only somewhat influential (rated a 3). 4.7 Actions in Absence of Program 4.7.1 Participant Perspectives – Applian...

AI summary The text discusses participant perspectives on appliance retirement programs, highlighting that most respondents would have disposed of appliances within a year if the program had not been available, with notable differences between refrigerator, freezer, and dehumidifier users.

47 Practically all of the respondents who would have gotten rid of their appliances said they would have disposed of it within one year of when they had it removed by the program. (Table 4-15) Table 4-15: Timing of Disposal in Absence of t...

AI summary Most respondents who would have disposed of appliances without the program planned to do so within a year. Common disposal methods included taking them to a dump or putting them out as trash, with some considering giving them away or hiring a hauler.

) and dehumidifier (30%) groups said they would have given away the appliance. About one in five in the refrigerator (19%) and freezer (22%) groups said they would have hired a hauler to take it away. Table 4-16: Method of Disposal in Abse...

AI summary The text discusses how participants would have disposed of old appliances in the absence of the Appliance Replacement Program. Most would have taken them to a garbage dump or put them out as trash, while a smaller portion would have hired haulers or given them away for free.

NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 45 4.8 Old Appliances 4.8.1 How Disposed Participant Perspectives – Appliance Retirement As shown in Table 4-17, when asked what they thought happens to the appliances...

AI summary The document evaluates participant perspectives on the disposition of appliances removed through the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs. Most respondents believed appliances were recycled, while some thought hazardous materials were disposed of or that appliances were trashed.

cycled or otherwise put out of commission. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 46 4.8.2 Characteristics of Old Appliances Respondents who had a refrigerator removed were asked whether it had been their p...

AI summary The evaluation discusses the characteristics of old appliances retired in 2010 programs, noting that most refrigerators and freezers were over ten years old, with many exceeding twenty years. Most refrigerators removed were secondary units, while freezers were generally older than refrigerators.

which, in turn, tended to be older than the dehumidifiers: nearly two-thirds of the freezers (64%), one-half of the refrigerators (50%), and one-third of the dehumidifiers were over twenty years old. Table 4-19: Age of Removed Appliances R...

AI summary The text discusses the age distribution of removed appliances, showing that a significant proportion of refrigerators, freezers, and dehumidifiers were over 20 years old. It also mentions that the average age of replaced refrigerators was around 19 or 20 years, and highlights the usage duration of secondary refrigerators.

28 36 >20 years 24 14 Don‘t know/refused 14 Respondents who had removed a refrigerator or freezer that was not being used were asked how long it had been unused when they decided to remove it. Only one respondent reported having not used a...

AI summary The text discusses the removal of unused appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, and dehumidifiers, with respondents indicating how long they had been unused before removal. Most appliances were reported to be in working condition when removed, as per Table 4-23.

in the winter. Likewise, around three out of five respondents in the refrigerator group (56%) and the freezer group (64%) had kept the appliance in a space that was cooled in the summer. (Table 4-25) Table 4-25: Space Heating/Cooling in Lo...

AI summary The survey found that most respondents did not experience drawbacks from removing appliances through the program, with only a small percentage mentioning issues like loss of storage space or concern over usable appliances being discarded. Most refrigerators and freezers were kept in spaces that were heated in winter and cooled in summer.

1% Other 3% Don‘t know/refused 1% 4.9 Appliance Replacement Behaviors Respondents to the survey of Appliance Retirement participants were asked a series of questions regarding replacement of the appliances that they decided to recycle thro...

AI summary The survey of Appliance Retirement participants found that about half of those who recycled refrigerators and freezers, and three-quarters of those who recycled dehumidifiers, replaced the appliances with new ones of the same type. Most replacements were new appliances, with only a small percentage being used.

86% 71% Used 5 14 0 Don‘t know/refused 1 0 29 NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 51 One-half (50%) of the replacement refrigerators, one-third of the replacement freezers (36%) and three out of seven de...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs shows that most replacement appliances were ENERGY STAR labeled, with Sears being the primary retailer for refrigerators, freezers, and dehumidifiers. Other retailers like Costco and Canadian Tire also participated in the program.

0 0 14 A majority of the replacement appliances—95% of refrigerators, 86% of freezers, and 71% of dehumidifiers—were ENERGY STAR labeled appliances. (Table 4-30) Table 4-30: Replacement Appliances with ENERGY STAR Label (Base: respondents...

AI summary The evaluation of 2010 appliance retirement and replacement programs shows that most replaced appliances were ENERGY STAR labeled. Respondents indicated that freezers were perceived as more important than spare refrigerators, with mean ratings of 6.4 and 3.9 respectively.

3.9 6.4 NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 53 4.10.1 Appliances Remaining in Home Respondents were asked how many appliances were remaining in their home after they had turned in that type of appliance...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs in Nova Scotia shows that most respondents retained at least one refrigerator after replacing one, while freezer and dehumidifier replacements were more evenly distributed, with some households keeping one unit and others not keeping any.

0 0 NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page 54 Respondents with at least one remaining appliance of the type removed through the program were asked to give the age of the remaining appliances. For all of the...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs shows that most respondents had remaining appliances that were five years old or less. The sample sizes for the second and third units were significantly smaller, with all primary dehumidifiers being five years old or less.

NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page 55 4.11 Program Experience and Satisfaction 4.11.1 Participant Perspectives – Appliance Retirement The survey asked participants about the impact of the program on thei...

AI summary The survey of participants in the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program found mixed results regarding electricity usage changes, with about half unable to determine impact, and satisfaction levels showing high satisfaction among those who saw a decrease in usage.

e program. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page 57 4.12 Improvement Opportunities 4.12.1 Participant Perspectives – Appliance Retirement Respondents were asked if they had any recommendations for improving...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program identified opportunities for improvement, with 44% of respondents suggesting changes. Key recommendations included expanding the program to include more appliance types, increasing advertising, and improving pickup professionalism and scheduling.

future program may consider including air conditioners.  Clothes washers and dryers. Some customers complained that they were unable to have clothes washers and dryers removed by the program. 4.13 Strengths and Successes 4.13.1 Staff and...

AI summary The document discusses the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, highlighting customer feedback and program strengths. Some customers faced challenges with removing specific appliances like air conditioners, washers, and dryers. Program staff and contractors noted the program's ease of participation, incentives, and environmental and economic benefits.

sought to overcome another potential barrier. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page 59  Precision of program. Participants in the ARR program were able to schedule their pickup and the pickup contractor wa...

AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, highlighting its precision, environmental and economic benefits, minimal marketing efforts, and rapid implementation. Most participants lived in single-family detached homes they owned.

ken through the program. 5 Demographics & Firmographics 5.1 Appliance Retirement The large majority of respondents lived in a single-family detached home that they own. (Table 5-1 and Table 5-2) Table 5-1: Type of Home All Respondents Samp...

AI summary The majority of respondents to the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program lived in single-family detached homes they owned. Nearly 91% of respondents owned their homes, and most had houses with three bedrooms.

19 University certificate/diploma 44 Don‘t know/refused 4 NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page 61 About two-fifths of the respondents (43%) lived in a two-person household and a similar percentage (41%) li...

AI summary The document presents demographic data from respondents to the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program. It highlights household sizes and ages, with two-fifths living in two-person households and about two-thirds being 45 years old or older.

nergy usage or energy efficiency. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A1 Appendix A Interview Guides and Questionnaire Participant Survey 2009-10 NSPI Appliance Retirement Program DRAFT 8-11-10 SCREENING...

AI summary The document outlines a participant survey for the 2009-10 Nova Scotia Power Appliance Retirement Program, aimed at gathering customer feedback to improve the program. The survey is conducted by the NMR Group and is part of an evaluation of the program's effectiveness.

will take about 15 minutes of your time. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A2 Verification and Recall V1. Our records indicate that your household participated in the Nova Scotia Power Appliance Retirem...

AI summary This document is part of a verification process for participants in the Nova Scotia Power Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program from 2010. It asks recipients to confirm whether their household participated in the program and the number of appliances removed and recycled.

es are wrong? The …. [READ BELOW 1 = YES, 2 = NO, 9 = Don‘t Know] 1. Number of refrigerators picked up 2. Number of freezers picked up 3. Number of dehumidifiers picked up V3. [IF V2 1 = YES] How many refrigerators were picked up through t...

AI summary The text includes survey questions related to the Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, asking participants about the number of appliances picked up and how they learned about the program. It also inquires about participants' perceptions of what happens to the appliances after they are collected.

he CFCs, refrigerants, freon) 3. (They trash/get rid of it) 4. (They sell it to be reused) 97. (Other [SPECIFY _]) 98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) [IF RESPONDENT ASKS WHAT HAPPENS READ ―After the program picks up an appliance, they take it...

AI summary The text outlines survey questions related to the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, including how participants disposed of old appliances, their satisfaction with the program, and how they signed up. It also details the process of removing hazardous materials and recycling.

ll out the sign-up form and sign up online B. [IF P5=1 or 3] Call the program and sign up over the phone C. [IF P5 GE 98] Sign up for the program D. Schedule the time for the pickup P7A. [IF P6A < 5] Please describe any difficulties you ha...

AI summary The text outlines a survey process for participants in the Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, including sign-up methods, difficulties encountered, and opportunities for improvement. It also includes instructions for respondents to think about specific appliances, particularly refrigerators, removed through the program.

tor removed through the program. For purposes of this survey, pick just one of the refrigerators removed and keep only that one refrigerator clearly in your mind as you answer the next few questions. RF1.Was the refrigerator removed throug...

AI summary The text presents survey questions related to the removal of refrigerators through the Appliance Retirement & Replacement (ARR) program, focusing on the usage status and age of the removed appliance.

Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A6 98 (Don‘t know) [PROBE: ‗CAN YOU GIVE AN APPROXIMATE AGE?‘] 99 (Refused) RF3. [IF RF1=2 or 98 or 99] Approximately how long had you been using the refrigerator as a seco...

AI summary The text contains survey questions related to the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, focusing on the usage and condition of refrigerators that participants decided to get rid of. Questions cover the age of the refrigerator, how long it was used as a secondary unit, its working condition, and the frequency of its use.

ary.‘ [RECORD NUMBER, 98 don‘t know, 99 Refused]: NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A7 RF8. Where in the house was the refrigerator located? [RANDOMIZE AND READ 1-5, THEN 97] 1. Basement 2. Kitchen 3. G...

AI summary The text contains survey questions from an evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, focusing on refrigerator locations, heating and cooling conditions, and prior disposal intentions.

s 2. No 98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A9 RFR2. Why did you decide to get rid of the refrigerator through the Nova Scotia Power appliance retirement program? [DO NOT RE...

AI summary The document presents survey questions related to the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program by Nova Scotia Power, asking participants about their reasons for retiring a refrigerator and their actions in the absence of the program.

[ASK IF RFR3c=1 (Gotten rid of it)] NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A10 RFR4. If the Nova Scotia Power appliance retirement appliance turn-in program had not been available, how soon do you think you...

AI summary The text presents survey questions from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NMR) regarding the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program. It asks respondents about their behavior if the program had not been available, focusing on when they would have disposed of their refrigerator and how they would have done so.

98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A11 [ASK IF RFR5=2 (Given it away for free)] RFR7. Who would you have given the refrigerator to? Would you have: [READ; ALLOW ONLY ONE RE...

AI summary The text presents survey questions related to the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program by Nova Scotia Power, focusing on how respondents would have disposed of or handled a refrigerator if the program had not been available, and whether they could afford the $60 recycling cost if not provided for free.

98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A12 RFR10. How influential were the following elements to your decision to participate in the Nova Scotia Power appliance retirement prog...

AI summary The text presents survey questions regarding the influence of the Nova Scotia Power appliance retirement program on participants' decisions to remove refrigerators. It also asks about the amount participants would be willing to pay for removal and recycling services if the program were not available.

1. $0—Would not pay any amount 2. [RECORD DOLLARS $1 to $999] $ _ 98. (Don‘t know) [PROBE: ‗CAN YOU GIVE AN APPROXIMATE ESTIMATE OF HOW MUCH YOU WOULD PAY?‘] 99. (Refused) NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program P...

AI summary The document contains survey questions related to the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, specifically focusing on refrigerator replacements. It asks participants whether they replaced their old refrigerator, where they obtained the new one, and whether it has an ENERGY STAR label.

2. No 98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A14 REMAINING REFRIGERATORS (RRF SERIES) RRF1. How many refrigerators are currently in use in your home since you removed a refrige...

AI summary The text is a survey questionnaire related to the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, focusing on the use and removal of refrigerators and freezers. It includes questions about the number of appliances in use, their age, and usage patterns of freezers prior to removal.

freezer plugged in? Was it plugged in [READ, CHECK ONLY ONE]: 1. All the time 2. Most of time 3. Occasionally 4. Never 98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) FZ2. Approximately how old was the freezer you had removed through the program? Was it [R...

AI summary The text contains survey questions related to a freezer removal program, asking about usage, age, condition, and importance of having a stand-alone freezer. These questions aim to gather data on program participation and appliance characteristics.

ge needs is it to have a stand-alone freezer? Answer on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is ‗not at all necessary‘ and 5 is ‗absolutely necessary.‘ [RECORD NUMBER, 98 don‘t know, 99 Refused]: FZ7. Where in the house was the freezer located? [RAN...

AI summary The text contains survey questions related to freezer ownership, location, and heating/cooling conditions, as well as inquiries about prior consideration of disposing of a freezer before the Nova Scotia Power appliance retirement program. These questions are part of an evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program.

. 1. Yes 2. No 98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A18 FFR2. Why did you decide to get rid of the freezer through the Nova Scotia Power appliance retirement program? [DO NOT...

AI summary The document presents survey questions from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NMR) evaluating the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program. It asks participants about their reasons for retiring a freezer and their likely actions without the program.

= YES, 2 = NO, 98 = Don‘t know, 99 = REFUSED] FFR3a. Postponed getting rid of the freezer by more than one year FFR3b. not have gotten rid of the freezer FFR3c. have gotten rid of the freezer anyway [ASK IF FFR3c=1 (Gotten rid of it)] FFR4...

AI summary The text outlines survey questions related to the Nova Scotia Power appliance retirement program, specifically focusing on whether respondents would have disposed of or sold their freezers if the program had not been available. It includes branching logic based on responses to earlier questions.

NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A20 4. Someone else, specify: _ 98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) [ASK IF FFR5=2 (Given it away for free)] FFR7. Who would you have given the freezer to? Would you have: [...

AI summary The text presents survey questions from an evaluation of Nova Scotia Power's 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, focusing on participant behavior regarding freezer disposal and financial implications of the program.

? 1. $0—Would not pay any amount 2. [RECORD DOLLARS $1 to $999] $ _ 98. (Don‘t know) [PROBE: ‗CAN YOU GIVE AN APPROXIMATE ESTIMATE OF HOW MUCH YOU WOULD PAY?‘] 99. (Refused) NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program...

AI summary The text presents a series of questions from a survey evaluating the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, focusing on freezer replacement and usage. It includes questions about whether participants received a replacement freezer, whether it was new or used, where it was obtained, and whether it has an ENERGY STAR label.

INING FREEZERS [RFZ SERIES] RFZ1. How many stand-alone freezers are currently in use in your home? [RECORD NUMBER] _ [RECORD NUMBER, 98 Don‘t know, 99 Refused] [IF 0 GO TO FB3]. RBZ2a through RFZ2c. [FOR EACH FREEZER, ASK ―Approximately ho...

AI summary The text contains survey questions about the number and age of stand-alone freezers in use, as well as the usage patterns of dehumidifiers prior to their removal through a program. These questions are part of an evaluation of an appliance retirement and replacement program.

4 5 9 received from the program no extremely DK influence influential c. Removal and recycling 1 2 3 4 5 9 services provided for free as no extremely DK influence influential part of the program DHR11. If the Nova Scotia Power appliance re...

AI summary The document includes survey questions related to the Nova Scotia Power appliance retirement program, focusing on willingness to pay for dehumidifier removal and recycling, and whether participants received a replacement dehumidifier.

efused) DHE2. Was the replacement dehumidifier new or used when you started using it as the replacement dehumidifier? 1. New 2. Used 98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) DHE3. Where did you get the replacement dehumidifier? [DON‘T READ] 1. (Sear...

AI summary The text contains survey questions related to the replacement of dehumidifiers, including whether the replacement unit was new or used, where it was obtained, and whether it has the ENERGY STAR label. It also includes questions about the age and number of dehumidifiers currently in use.

3. 11 to 15 years old 4. 16 to 20 years old 5. More than 20 years old 98. (Don‘t know) [PROBE: ‗CAN YOU GIVE AN APPROXIMATE AGE?‘] 99. (Refused) SPILLOVER [SO Series] SO7. Relative to the same time period last year, would you say that your...

AI summary The text presents survey questions related to age groups, electricity usage changes, and satisfaction with the Appliance Retirement Program. It also includes demographic data collection and potential drawbacks of the program.

EAD LIST; SELECT ONE RESPONSE] 1. (18 to 24) 2. (25 to 34) 3. (35 to 44) 4. (45 to 54) 5. (55 to 64) 6. (65 or over) 7. (Refused) D8. What is the highest grade of schooling completed by the head of your household? [DO NOT READ] 1. (Less th...

AI summary The text contains survey questions about age, education, income, and gender, as well as a reference to an interview guide for a 2010 appliance retirement and replacement program evaluation. It includes structured response options and instructions for data collection.

0 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A35 Staff and Contractor Interview Guide ARR, August 2010 Date: Name: Programs responsible for: Introduction: [This interview should take about an hour] Your comments are confidential. By t...

AI summary This document outlines an interview guide for evaluating the Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program in 2010. It includes questions for staff and contractors regarding their roles, program implementation, successes, challenges, and marketing efforts.

een more successful than others? Why? NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A36

AI summary The text references an evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, suggesting a discussion on its effectiveness and outcomes.

CYCLING CONTRACTOR [NEED NAME] Thank You NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A38

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, focusing on its effectiveness and outcomes. It is part of a broader regulatory proceeding in Nova Scotia.

Transportation Company Guide for Appliance Retirement Program Date: Name: Organization: Introduction: [This interview should take about 30 minutes] Your comments are confidential. By the way, if I ask you about areas you don‘t know about,...

AI summary The document outlines an interview guide for a Transportation Company involved in the Appliance Retirement Program, focusing on program responsibilities, operations, and challenges faced by the company in executing the program.

V5A. IF NO: Were there some units where the program did not pick up and replace a refrigerator? Why not? Do those units have refrigerators? On average, how old are the refrigerators in those units? V5B. IF NO: Were there some units where t...

AI summary The text contains questions about the Appliance Turn-in Program, including whether some units did not replace refrigerators, how multiple replacements occurred, and how participants learned about the program. It also asks about the fate of appliances after pickup and includes a response about recycling and handling hazardous materials.

8. Is there anything that could be done in the future to improve the program. (INTERVIEWER: CLARIFY RESPONSES AS NEEDED) [OPEN END, 96=NO RECOMMENDATIONS, 98=Don‘t know, 99=Refused] REFRIGERATORS RF1. On average, how old were the refrigera...

AI summary The text includes survey questions related to the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, focusing on refrigerator age, heating and cooling of the space where the refrigerator was located, and whether participants had already considered replacing refrigerators before the program.

RFR1. Before you heard about the Nova Scotia Power appliance retirement program, had you already considered replacing the refrigerators in your building? 1. Yes 2. No 98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) RFR2. Why did you decide to replace the r...

AI summary The text contains survey questions related to the Nova Scotia Power appliance retirement program, focusing on participants' prior actions, motivations for participation, and hypothetical actions in the absence of the program.

ion collected is strictly confidential. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A9

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, focusing on its implementation and outcomes. It is marked as confidential and authored by NMR.

u will achieve these goals? NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A10

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program, focusing on its effectiveness in achieving stated goals. NMR is mentioned as a key entity involved in the evaluation process.

ents reported having discarded the CFLs after removal, two respondents reported having placed them in storage, and another respondent was unable to recall the disposition of removed CFLs. (Table 4-10)

AI summary The text discusses the disposal of CFLs after removal, with some respondents discarding them, others storing them, and one unable to recall their disposition, as detailed in Table 4-10.

Table 4-10: Removal of CFLs and LEDs Products Removed 2008 2009 2010 Sample size 70 70 77 Did not remove any lighting 93% 88% 86% Removed only LED exit lights 3 σ Removed only CFLs 1 12 9% Removed some CFLs and some LEDs 1 <1 Don‘t know 1...

AI summary The table presents data on the removal of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) from 2008 to 2010. It outlines the percentage of products removed, reasons for removal, and sample sizes for each year.

round use as the primary refrigerator for each apartment was assumed, so there was no need for a partial use adjustment. Page 42 27 The program is also referred to as the "Pull the Plug" program. 28 The degradation factor (an increase in e...

AI summary The 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Pilot Program (ARR) assumes that each refrigerator in an apartment is used as the primary unit, with no need for partial use adjustments. The program is also known as 'Pull the Plug.' Energy consumption degradation factors and lab-to-site factors are based on studies from 1998 and CADMUS, respectively. Replacement rates for refrigerators and freezers are outlined, with most replacements being new units.

Energy consumption for the normal replacement baseline refrigerator shall be determined from the Federal Standard (NAECA) maximum consumption for the type and size of refrigerator purchased. These data are available in the directory of Ene...

AI summary The energy consumption for a normal replacement baseline refrigerator is determined using the Federal Standard (NAECA) maximum consumption data for the specific type and size of refrigerator purchased. This information is accessible via the Energy Star website directory of qualified refrigerators based on the make and model of the new refrigerator.

Market Effects Factor An adjustment factor must be applied to account for existing refrigerators that enter the used appliance market when programs do not have a recycling or old refrigerator disabling component. The market effects factor...

AI summary An adjustment factor, known as the market effects factor, is required to account for existing refrigerators entering the used appliance market when recycling or old refrigerator disabling components are not part of the program.

Program Component Fmarket No recycling or disabling of existing refrigerators 0.8 Recycling or disabling of existing refrigerators can be demonstrated 1.0

AI summary The Program Component Fmarket discusses the recycling or disabling of existing refrigerators, assigning a score of 1.0 when this action can be demonstrated, and 0.8 when it does not occur.

- 1 New standards relevant to the new home market, which will be published this year and will be - 2 available for adoption in Nova Scotia, include: air-to-air heat pumps, geo-thermal heat pumps - 3 and electric and gas-fired water heaters...

AI summary New energy efficiency standards for new home construction in Nova Scotia, including air-to-air and geo-thermal heat pumps, as well as electric and gas-fired water heaters, are set to be published this year and made available for adoption.

Table of Contents Table of Contents i 5. Undertake a full analysis of deferred cost models, including Pay As You Save (PAYS), as a funding source for low-income-renter DSM programming47 6. Develop a long term funding strategy to finance lo...

AI summary The document outlines various initiatives aimed at addressing energy poverty in Nova Scotia, including the analysis of deferred cost models, long-term funding strategies, implementation of building energy codes, and the use of legislative frameworks to support low-income renters. It also references energy efficiency programs from other provinces as examples.

A recommends a three-pronged approach to addressing the principal-agent problem in the energy efficiency context: contract redesign, standard implementation and information dissemination. 52 The strongest policy solutions are those that ar...

AI summary The text discusses a three-pronged approach to addressing the principal-agent problem in energy efficiency, including contract redesign, standard implementation, and information dissemination. It highlights the use of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and the importance of energy building codes and appliance standards in addressing the issue, noting that Nova Scotia currently lacks energy building codes.

1 Peak Annual Present Program 19 the development and adoption of the linear fluorescent lighting standard. ENSC may 20 provide assistance in support of a baseline study to determine the extent of compliance 21 with the new residential code...

AI summary The text discusses ENSC's role in developing and adopting lighting standards, engaging in national discussions on codes, and providing technical assistance. It also references ENSC's comments on challenges faced by the Low Income Households program and the Business Energy Rebates program.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Glenn Reed has more than 25 years of expertise in demand-side management (DSM) program planning and evaluation; energy-efficiency policy development and implementation; building codes and appliance standards developmen...

AI summary Glenn Reed has over 25 years of experience in demand-side management (DSM) program planning, energy-efficiency policy, building codes, and appliance standards. He has worked with Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and other states, providing technical assistance and overseeing program design. He also developed training modules and held roles at various energy organizations.

In 2010 - Development of the Efficiency Maine Trust 's first triennial energy efficiency plan addressing all fuels and sectors, including responsibility for all residential and enabling strategies. - Measure characterization, screening and...

AI summary In 2010, activities included developing energy efficiency plans for Efficiency Maine Trust, assisting Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro with rural programs, supporting Quebec's low-income initiatives, reviewing Conserve Nova Scotia's programs, advising Nova Scotia Power Inc. on demand-side management, and conducting assessments for Hydro-Québec and Canada's economic development agency. These efforts focused on program design, policy analysis, and market opportunities for energy efficiency.

ffort. However, increasing investment in non-fuel substitution measures would help mitigate any potential risk that the savings associated with the fuel substitution measures are not achieved in 2012. A review of the proposed residential m...

AI summary The text recommends expanding residential energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, emphasizing increased investment in non-fuel substitution measures, targeted lighting initiatives (including specialty CFLs and LED lamps), and stricter eligibility criteria for high-efficiency appliances. It highlights gaps in the 2012 plan, such as limited focus on residential lighting and lack of LED promotion.

rences to the impending federal efficiency requirements, and I specifically did not say ban on incandescent lamps because it is not a ban on incandescent lamps, it is a ban on inefficient incandescent

AI summary The text references impending federal efficiency requirements, clarifying that the discussion is not about banning all incandescent lamps but specifically inefficient ones. This distinction is emphasized to avoid misinterpretation of the policy intent.