Topic:"Building Efficiency" in M03669

trols and repairs, and VFDs for pumps and compressors. Large savings can be achieved by improving snowmaking efficiency. Although Nova Scotia ski areas are not large, they rely heavily on snowmaking. - Retro-commissioning services that pro...

AI summary The text outlines various energy efficiency programs and opportunities in Nova Scotia, including retro-commissioning, building operator certification, high-performance schools, multifamily buildings, small business performance contractors, military installations, and high-tech industries. It emphasizes the potential for energy savings and the need for targeted interventions.

A Note on Savings Attribution from Enabling Strategies The suite of policy options we set out below have the potential to generate substantial electric savings in the mid to long term. As discussed earlier, determining the savings impact a...

AI summary The document discusses the challenges of savings attribution for enabling strategies and policy options, noting that ENSC is well-positioned to advance these initiatives. It suggests adopting Vermont's approach of separating non-resource acquisition budgets from resource acquisition budgets. The text also mentions the potential for utilities to support improvements to building codes, even though this is a governmental responsibility.

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.

ENSC Electricity DSM Review Regardless of the method employed, it would be reasonable to give energy-savings credit toward goals to ENSC for any savings achieved relative to actual baseline (not necessarily code), including bringing new co...

AI summary ENSC suggests that energy savings from new construction meeting or exceeding building codes should be credited toward DSM goals. It highlights successful training efforts in support of new energy efficiency codes and outlines potential roles for ENSC in promoting and enforcing codes. The contribution of code and standard activity to long-term DSM targets is considered very significant, citing California's experience.

Halifax Regional School Board Business Plan and Budget 2010-2011 Priority #4 (update from above). "increasing in-house maintenance and operations' support to schools" "continuing the energy efficiency retrofit program" Priorities for 2010-...

AI summary The Halifax Regional School Board's 2010-2011 Business Plan and Budget includes a focus on energy efficiency through the Green Schools program. The plan aims to enhance in-house maintenance, continue energy efficiency retrofits, and implement educational initiatives to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in schools.

Eco Home Nova Scotia To design and build a new home focused on advanced building techniques that promote energy efficiency, sustainability, recycling and adaptability.

AI summary The 'Eco Home Nova Scotia' initiative focuses on designing and building new homes using advanced building techniques that emphasize energy efficiency, sustainability, recycling, and adaptability.

Goal To design and build a new home focused on advanced building techniques that promote energy efficiency, sustainability, recycling and adaptability.

AI summary The goal is to design and build a new home using advanced building techniques that emphasize energy efficiency, sustainability, recycling, and adaptability.

Highlights of the chosen design The judges were impressed with this home and its attention to Energy Efficiency & Sustainability. When processed through the HOT 2000 program, the home will achieve an energy rating into the mid 90 range of...

AI summary The home design highlighted in the document emphasizes energy efficiency and sustainability, featuring an energy management system, high-efficiency HRV, low-flow fixtures, and maximum insulation. It is expected to achieve a high EnerGuide rating when processed through the HOT 2000 program.

2. Starting in January 2010, Nova Scotia building code required all new Before designing any future residential new construction energy homes to have a minimum EnerGuide rating of 80. Builders or efficiency programs, the DSM Administrator...

AI summary Starting in January 2010, Nova Scotia building code required new homes to have a minimum EnerGuide rating of 80. Builders or homeowners had to either have their homes tested or follow prescriptive measures. Building inspectors are key stakeholders for future residential energy efficiency programs and have insights into how builders comply with the building code.

system were not used (i.e., incentives for specific measures mentioned in NH-R1 were used instead), this would not be an option. NH-F6. NH-R6. Aside from the HOT 2000 reports and EnerGuide rating, builders The NH program should develop an...

AI summary The document highlights issues with the NH program, including confusion among builders regarding program requirements, incentives, and support for HOT2000. Builders received limited marketing materials and lacked sufficient training on the Nova Scotia energy code and program details.

renovation market instead. Programmable thermostats may also be promoted in tandem with installations of new HVAC systems.

AI summary The text discusses the promotion of programmable thermostats alongside new HVAC system installations, emphasizing their role in energy efficiency within the renovation market.

hose who mentioned a measure, approximately three out of four (74%) expressed an interest in additional building envelope measures such as additional insulation, windows, doors, or roofs. (Table 4-20)

AI summary Approximately 74% of those who mentioned a measure expressed interest in additional building envelope measures, such as insulation, windows, doors, or roofs, as indicated in Table 4-20.

Program Participation and Incentive Structure Finding Recommendation NH-F1. NH-R1. Implementation of the NH program entailed multiple phases and a Under these circumstances, the program has two choices variety of people were involved in de...

AI summary The NH program's implementation involved multiple phases and stakeholders. With the EnerGuide 83 minimum requirement, many homes could achieve this rating through heat pump installations, making the program effectively a heat pump initiative. The recommendation suggests raising the EnerGuide level to 85 or 90 over time or exiting the EnerGuide system to provide direct incentives for specific measures.

NH-R2. Starting in January 2010, Nova Scotia building code required all new Before designing any future residential new construction homes to have a minimum EnerGuide rating of 80. Builders or energy efficiency programs, the DSM Administra...

AI summary The Nova Scotia building code since 2010 requires new homes to have a minimum EnerGuide rating of 80. Building inspectors are crucial in enforcing these energy efficiency standards. Marketing efforts for the NH program were effective in 2010 but require further enhancement. Homeowners are motivated by potential energy cost savings.

Program Administration and Delivery Finding Recommendation NH-F7. NH-R7. The program underwent changes in the past year including changing ENSC should work to provide a cohesive program with its name as well as changes in program requireme...

AI summary The New Houses (NH) program has undergone changes, including a name change and updates to requirements and incentives, which have caused confusion among builders. There is a need for clearer communication and better training regarding the Nova Scotia building code, the NH program, and the HOT2000 report. Program delivery agents also found the review of HOT2000 reports to be time-consuming.

NH-R14. Water heater pipe wrap insulation could not be modeled in HOT2000. It is appropriate to add prescriptive savings for water Drain water heat recovery measures and programmable thermostats heater pipe wrap insulation, thermostats and...

AI summary The document discusses energy efficiency measures in new residential homes in Nova Scotia, including issues with modeling insulation and thermostat savings, EnerGuide ratings, and program rebates. It highlights the need to revise program objectives to reduce administrative costs and leverage existing building code requirements.

 Home owners receive rebates and incentives. Home owners receive rebates for applicable energy efficiency measures from the provincial government and the DSM Administrator. Intermediate Outcomes  Energy savings and bill reductions. Energ...

AI summary The program provides rebates and incentives to homeowners for energy efficiency measures, leading to energy savings, bill reductions, and increased awareness. Over time, the program aims to standardize energy-efficient construction practices, increase consumer demand for energy-efficient homes, and revise the Nova Scotia building code to reflect widespread adoption.

tock of energy efficient houses across Nova Scotia.  Nova Scotia building code is revised. Building code in the province is revised to be consistent with the widespread adoption of the energy efficient building practices.  Sustained ener...

AI summary The document outlines the impact of the New Houses Program in Nova Scotia, focusing on energy efficiency improvements, code revisions, and energy savings achieved through increased demand for energy-efficient homes, which also reduces the need for new generation plants.

23,789 EnerGuide rating 83.5 74 Annual Electricity Consumption (kWh) 22,994 33,740 3.2.2 Code Upgrade Baseline Home As previously mentioned, NMR assumed that there was a six month lag between the time a home was permitted and the time that...

AI summary NMR created a code upgrade baseline home to account for homes built after June 30, 2010, which would have been permitted after December 31, 2009 and built to meet new residential building code requirements. This baseline home reflects updated insulation and equipment efficiency standards.

74 80 Annual Electricity Consumption (kWh) 33,740 26,605 20 Nova Scotia Labour and Workforce Development, Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations (Halifax, NS 2009), 112. 21 After adjusting the insulation values and the efficiency of the wat...

AI summary The text discusses the evaluation of the 2010 New Houses Program, focusing on annual electricity consumption, EnerGuide ratings, and insulation adjustments. It references the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations and assumptions made regarding heating efficiency and water heater storage capacity.

provided in the appendix. (Table B-1) NMR Evaluation—2010 EnerGuide for New Houses Program Page 45 4.8.3 Awareness and Influence of Nova Scotia Energy Efficiency Requirements The survey asked builders about the energy efficiency requiremen...

AI summary The survey found that all four builders were aware of the 2010 Nova Scotia building code energy efficiency requirements and had working knowledge of them. Two of the four builders reported receiving training on energy efficient construction practices, with one citing the Nova Scotia Home Builders Association as the source.

Rating 1 R-2000 Don‘t Know 1 Three builders indicated that before the code went into effect, 100 percent of their houses were constructed to meet or exceed the standards now required by the new code. One builder indicated one percent met o...

AI summary The document discusses the impact of a new building code on construction practices and the value of the New Homes (NH) program. Builders reported minimal changes in practices, with most already meeting new standards. The NH program was highly valued by both builders and homeowners, with most rating it as adding high value.

2 3 4 5 9 from review of home no extremely DK plans influence influential NMR Evaluation—2010 EnerGuide for New Houses Program Page A11 d. The EnerGuide label 1 2 3 4 5 9 and designation itself no extremely DK influence influential Now I w...

AI summary The text discusses questions about awareness and understanding of recent energy efficiency changes in Nova Scotia's building code, including training received and methods for compliance, such as EnerGuide Rating and R-2000.

3. R-2000 4. (don‘t know) NMR Evaluation—2010 EnerGuide for New Houses Program Page A12 FR10. Before the code went into effect, about what percentage of your houses were constructed to meet or exceed the standards now required by the new c...

AI summary The text includes survey questions related to the 2010 EnerGuide for New Houses Program, asking about compliance with new building codes, changes in building practices, and the impact of energy efficiency measures on comfort and energy bills.

visited, including the project number, type of equipment installed, and tracking connected demand and energy savings. Our on-site sample represented nearly one-third of the total 2010 tracked savings. Table 3-2: 2010 BER Population Trackin...

AI summary The text discusses a 2010 BER project tracking summary, including details on energy and demand savings from various projects. The sample frame represents nearly one-third of the total tracked savings, with specific data on different categories such as HVAC, Motors and Drives, and Lighting.

nistrator did not include the M&V data. For more information on the on-site activities performed at this facility, as well as a synopsis of the motor data collected while on site, refer to Appendix A. 2.3.4 Comprehensive “Whole Building” S...

AI summary The 2010 sample included a newly constructed facility characterized as a whole building energy efficiency project, incorporating HVAC, insulation, and lighting measures. A building simulation modeling approach was used to evaluate savings, with on-site data collection focused on occupancy schedules, lighting and HVAC set points, and facility plans.

3.6 -17.5 Insulation 57,894 7,031 -50,863 6.7 0.1 -6.6 Total 247,408 251,470 4,062 28.4 3.7 -24.7 3.0 Project Overview As mentioned in Section 2.0, this project consisted of lighting, HVAC, and building shell measures. The lighting compone...

AI summary This project involved lighting, HVAC, and building shell improvements. Lighting upgrades included occupancy sensors reducing lighting usage. The HVAC system included GSHPs for heating and cooling, replacing older systems with lower efficiency. Baseline conditions were based on 1997 MNEC standards.

. Other subsequent actions reported by respondents included upgrading insulation and actions related to air conditioners, water tanks, lighting, energy audits, windows and air compression. (Table 3-7)

AI summary Respondents reported various energy efficiency actions, including upgrading insulation, air conditioners, water tanks, lighting, energy audits, windows, and air compression, as detailed in Table 3-7.

Request IR-1: Does ENSC expect the greater percentage of savings from the implementation of Enabling Strategies to occur in residential or in the commercial and institutional sectors? Response IR-1: ENSC has not attempted to quantify Enabl...

AI summary ENSC has not quantified energy savings from Enabling Strategies and expects to monitor compliance with new building codes. It also anticipates involvement in developing a Nova Scotia standard for commercial lighting and other products, depending on evolving standards in the U.S. and Canada.

Conclusion "Nudge" based policy prescriptions seek to make us healthier, richer in our retirement (through opt out defaults), and better environmental citizens. In one consumer finance experiment, "nudges" that are inexpensive to implement...

AI summary The text discusses how 'nudge' policies in energy conservation may have differential effects on liberals and conservatives, with the latter potentially resisting or defying such measures. It highlights the role of Home Energy Reports (HER) in influencing behavior, the need for targeted messaging, and the potential effectiveness of combining nudges with stricter policies like building codes and higher electricity prices.

May include - Comprehensive air-sealing to reduce building envelope leakage - ENERGY STAR® windows and doors - Insulation of attics, walls, crawl spaces and basements - Upgrade of heating system to more efficient technology - Fuel substitu...

AI summary The text outlines various energy efficiency measures that may be included in programs, such as air-sealing, insulation, upgrading heating systems, and installing programmable thermostats. These measures aim to improve building efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

Scope I building envelope upgrades - Infiltration reduction - Insulating basements, crawl spaces, walls, attics - Other building envelope work outside scope I may be proposed by contractors if work needs to be done to allow them to complet...

AI summary Scope I building envelope upgrades include infiltration reduction and insulation of basements, crawl spaces, walls, and attics. Contractors may propose additional work outside Scope I on a case-by-case basis to complete the upgrades.

Approach - Consider developing staff expertise and initiative design that differentiates among types of customers and segments - For example, specialists for large energy users - Different staff and approaches utilized for new construction...

AI summary The approach emphasizes the development of specialized staff and initiatives tailored to different customer segments, such as large energy users, new construction, and existing buildings. It highlights the need for technical specialists who can communicate effectively with specific industries.

- 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.

4. Consider the use of other policy tools to enhance the low-income-renter DSM policy package The current DSM Plan takes a cooperative approach to DSM policy, using mainly economic incentive and voluntary educational and program policy too...

AI summary The document recommends expanding the low-income-renter DSM policy package by using a broader range of policy tools, analyzing deferred cost models like PAYS, developing long-term funding strategies, implementing building energy codes and efficiency labeling systems, and amending the Residential Tenancies Act to protect low-income renters.

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.

- Program for the Evaluation and Analysis of Residential Lighting (PEARL). Served on the PEARL Board to address on-going concerns regarding the quality and performance of ENERGY STAR CFLs and fixtures. As a direct result of PEARL's efforts...

AI summary The text outlines various energy efficiency projects, including the PEARL Board's impact on ENERGY STAR CFL quality assurance, a New Jersey CRA for efficiency opportunities, Boston Edison's chiller analysis, and a New York Gas Group study on gas cooling technologies. These initiatives focus on improving lighting, resource assessment, building efficiency, and renewable energy solutions.

Mr. Dunsky is currently responsible for several key projects including: - Best practice assessment, analysis and design of a small-scale renewable energy incentive strategy for the Government of Saskatchewan 's Go Green fund. - Strategic r...

AI summary Mr. Dunsky oversees projects in renewable energy incentives, energy efficiency programs, and regulatory processes for various organizations, including Efficiency Nova Scotia Corp., BC Hydro, and Quebec Energy Efficiency Agency, focusing on residential, commercial, and low-income initiatives.