Topic:"Appliance Standards" in M07544

APPENDIX A-2: ONTARIO GAS (UNION GAS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures Links Appliance Retirement Residential This program features free pick up and environmentally friendly decommissioning of appliance. Additional incentives wer...

AI summary The Appliance Retirement program, part of Ontario Gas (Union Gas), focused on the free pickup and environmentally friendly decommissioning of residential appliances. The program ended in 2015 after successfully removing most inefficient units manufactured before 1994. It did not offer additional incentives as the main barrier was lack of convenience.

APPENDIX A-6: NEW YORK (CONSOLIDATED EDISON)

AI summary Appendix A-6 discusses New York's Consolidated Edison, referencing energy efficiency programs, regulatory bodies, and related acronyms. It includes entities like NYSERDA, ACEEE, and DSM, highlighting topics such as demand-side management and energy efficiency standards.

RESIDENTIAL SECTOR There are more than 390,280 residential households in Nova Scotia. 15 The majority of customers are on flat-billing residential electricity purchase agreements. Only 1,000 customers are on residential time-of-use pricing...

AI summary Nova Scotia has over 390,000 residential households, with most on flat-rate electricity plans. Heating systems are predominantly fuel oil (46%) and electric (31%), while lighting remains heavily reliant on incandescent bulbs (51%). Efficiency opportunities exist in heating, lighting, and water heating, though cooling demand is low. The 2015-2040 DSM Potential Study highlights market transformation needs.

APPENDIX A-2: ONTARIO GAS (UNION GAS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures Links Appliance Retirement Residential This program features free pick up and environmentally friendly decommissioning of appliance. Additional incentives wer...

AI summary The Appliance Retirement program, aimed at removing inefficient appliances, offered free pickup and environmentally friendly decommissioning. It targeted residential users and focused on removing pre-1994 appliances. The program ended in 2015 after successfully removing most of the targeted units.

10. Incentive Rate Finalized Once the incremental measure cost is finalized, BC Hydro will set a standard incentive using the above considerations. Other considerations include: - Interaction with conservation rates - Interaction with code...

AI summary BC Hydro will finalize an incentive rate after determining incremental measure costs, considering interactions with conservation rates, codes/standards, and free-ridership/spillover effects. Low incentives may result from no free ridership, impacting program effectiveness.

NATIONAL GRID – UTILITY OVERVIEW

AI summary The document provides an overview of National Grid's utility operations, referencing regulatory bodies, energy efficiency programs, and technical standards relevant to Nova Scotia. Key entities include Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB), Demand Side Management (DSM), and Efficiency Nova Scotia (EN). Topics focus on utility regulation and energy efficiency initiatives.

APPENDIX A-2: ONTARIO GAS (UNION GAS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures Links since the program, pilot and barriers analysis determined that biggest barrier to appliance retirement was lack of convenience. The program ended in 201...

AI summary The Ontario Gas (Union Gas) program focused on appliance retirement and energy efficiency, targeting the removal of inefficient units and offering rebates for high-efficiency furnaces and air conditioners. The program ended in 2015 after successfully retiring most pre-1994 units.

10. Incentive Rate Finalized Once the incremental measure cost is finalized, BC Hydro will set a standard incentive using the above considerations. Other considerations include: - Interaction with conservation rates - Interaction with code...

AI summary BC Hydro will finalize an incentive rate after determining incremental measure costs, considering interactions with conservation rates, codes, and free-ridership estimates. Free-ridership analysis is critical to avoid setting incentives too low if no free riders are present.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

AI summary The policy considerations section outlines regulatory proceedings involving energy efficiency programs, cost methodologies, and stakeholder groups in Nova Scotia. Key entities include Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation, the Utility and Review Board, and various advisory groups. Topics focus on demand-side management, cost calculations, and regulatory frameworks.

APPENDIX A-2: ONTARIO GAS (UNION GAS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures Links Appliance Retirement Residential This program features free pick up and environmentally friendly decommissioning of appliance. Additional incentives wer...

AI summary The Appliance Retirement program, aimed at removing inefficient appliances, ended in 2015 after successfully retiring most pre-1994 units. The program offered free pickup and environmentally friendly decommissioning, with no additional incentives as convenience was identified as the main barrier.

5. Incentive Rate Finalized Once the incremental measure cost is finalized, BC Hydro will set a standard incentive using the above considerations. Other considerations include: - Interaction with conservation rates - Interaction with codes...

AI summary BC Hydro will establish a standard incentive after finalizing incremental measure costs, considering interactions with conservation rates, codes/standards, and free-ridership/spillover effects, such as low incentives potentially indicating no free ridership.

program administration costs be minimized as a portion of the total program delivery budget to ensure participants receive the majority of financial benefit from the programs via financial incentives. Often, direct financial incentives to...

AI summary The text emphasizes minimizing program administration costs to ensure participants receive most financial benefits from energy efficiency programs. It highlights convenience incentives, which ease participation through mechanisms like in-home appliance pickup and direct installs by contractors, and emphasizes tracking all associated costs.

RESIDENTIAL SECTOR There are more than 390,280 residential households in Nova Scotia. 15 The majority of customers are on flat-billing residential electricity purchase agreements. Only 1,000 customers are on residential time-of-use pricing...

AI summary Nova Scotia has over 390,000 residential households, with most on flat-rate electricity plans. Heating systems are dominated by fuel oil (46%) and electric (31%), while cooling relies on fans. Lighting remains heavily incandescent (51%), and 61% of homes use electric water heaters. Efficiency opportunities exist in heating, lighting, and water heating, though time-of-use pricing is limited.

APPENDIX A-2: ONTARIO GAS (UNION GAS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures Links Appliance Retirement Residential This program features free pick up and environmentally friendly decommissioning of appliance. Additional incentives wer...

AI summary The Appliance Retirement program, aimed at removing inefficient appliances, ended in 2015 after successfully retiring most pre-1994 units. The program offered free pickup and environmentally friendly decommissioning, with no additional incentives due to convenience being the main barrier.