Topic:"BNI" in M09096

Marketing Strategy The marketing strategy for Custom Incentives is to segment, profile, and launch integrated marketing campaigns (e.g. mass media, print, direct mail, digital and social media, events, outreach) by vertical (e.g., large co...

AI summary The marketing strategy for Custom Incentives involves segmenting customers by verticals (e.g., commercial, industrial) and using integrated campaigns. BNI strategies emphasize operational efficiency and non-energy benefits. EfficiencyOne will collaborate with the Efficiency Trade Network, design agencies, and industry partners through tactics like trade shows, case studies, and training programs.

Request IR-03: Reference: Application, Table 7: BNI barriers to participation and mitigating strategies,

AI summary The text references 'Application, Table 7: BNI barriers to participation and mitigating strategies,' suggesting a discussion on barriers related to BNI and strategies to address them.

5. Business, Nonprofit and Institutional Baseline Study Methodology This section provides an overview of the data sources and methods used to develop the BNI baseline characterization.

AI summary This section outlines the data sources and methods used to develop the Business, Nonprofit and Institutional (BNI) baseline characterization as part of a regulatory proceeding in Nova Scotia.

5.3.1 BNI On‐Site Surveys On‐site surveys were conducted with 30 Nova Scotia businesses. Surveyors collected detailed equipment and building information for each business by inspection. The inspection collected a detailed inventory of ligh...

AI summary On-site surveys were conducted with 30 Nova Scotia businesses to collect detailed equipment and building data, including lighting, HVAC, and building envelope information. Surveys required two surveyors 4–6 hours to complete and are documented in Appendix B.

of industrial facilities and restaurants have tinted window glazing. The majority of other BNI facilities contain reflective window glazing. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Reflective Clear

AI summary The text indicates that industrial facilities and restaurants predominantly use tinted window glazing, while other BNI facilities primarily use reflective glazing. The accompanying chart visually emphasizes the dominance of reflective glazing (100%) over clear glazing (0%), suggesting a focus on energy efficiency measures in building envelopes.

8.4.1 Single‐Zone Distribution Systems The on‐site surveyors identified 477 single‐zone HVAC (SZHVAC) distribution systems and gathered all available data for each system.40 Figure 98 shows that two‐thirds (66%) of single‐zone HVAC systems...

AI summary The on-site survey identified 477 single-zone HVAC systems, with 66% being baseboard/radiant systems. Maintenance practices vary, with 70% conducting checks every 6–12 months, 23% on an as-needed basis, and 4% less than every 6 months. Data gaps exist for some systems.

8.4.2 Multi‐Zone Systems Although Navigant included multi‐zone HVAC systems in the BNI survey, very few of the facilities sampled contained multi‐zone systems. This may be a factor of the relatively small sampled of 30 on‐site visits in a...

AI summary The BNI survey by Navigant found limited multi-zone HVAC systems in Nova Scotia, with only one cooling system, two air handling units, and one electric heating unit observed. The heating unit was categorized as 'Other' by the survey team, highlighting data scarcity in this area.

Table 14: 2020-2022 BNI Efficient Product Rebates Low Income Performance Indicators Year First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Participation (products)a 2020 3.1 45.8 1.03 27,878 2021 2.9 41...

AI summary Table 14 summarizes BNI Efficient Product Rebates' low-income performance indicators from 2020-2022, showing annual energy savings (3.0-3.1 GWh), lifetime savings (129.5 GWh), peak demand reductions (3.22 MW), and participation (78,752 products). Metrics declined slightly annually despite cumulative gains.

Marketing Strategy The marketing strategy for Custom Incentives is to segment, profile, and launch integrated marketing campaigns (e.g. mass media, print, direct mail, digital and social media, events, outreach) by vertical (e.g., large co...

AI summary The marketing strategy for Custom Incentives involves segmenting the BNI sector, focusing on operational efficiency and non-energy benefits, and collaborating with Efficiency Trade Network and other partners through tactics like case studies, trade shows, and strategic relationships.

1 help BNI customers overcome the barriers to implementing complex, custom 2 energy efficiency projects; 3 increase developer and builder awareness of cost-effective options for improving 4 the energy efficiency of new buildings; 5 increas...

AI summary The Custom Incentives program aims to assist BNI customers in implementing complex energy efficiency projects, increase awareness of cost-effective building design, and promote long-term energy sustainability. Barriers to participation include financial constraints, upfront costs, long payback periods, and time constraints.

2014 Results amount is outlined in the table below, as well as the overall variance against the funding available for DSM activities: 25 2015 DSM Resource Plan Evidences and Appendices A-D

AI summary The 2014 results detail the allocation of funds for Demand Side Management (DSM) activities, including variances against available funding. A reference is made to the 2015 DSM Resource Plan and its appendices, though specific figures are deferred to a table and image not included in the text.

2020-2022 Enabling Strategies – approach by EfficiencyOne Similar to the 2016-2018 and 2019 DSM Resource Plans, EfficiencyOne identified that the Enabling Strategies investment for the 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan was informed by historical...

AI summary EfficiencyOne's 2020-2022 Enabling Strategies investment relied on historical spending rather than modeling. Increased investment linked to new initiatives like pilot programs, technology research, and demand response. Higher 2021-2022 costs are projected due to preparations for the 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan.