E-22014 Electricity Demand Side Management Plan Evaluation Reports
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Program Component Overview Formerly known as Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURB), RP&C offers landlords, tenants and condominium owners direct free-of-charge installation of energy-efficient products in both common-space areas and rent...
AI summary The RP&C program, formerly MURB, provides free installation of energy-efficient products in common areas and rental units. The program is managed by a delivery agent, the Summerhill Group, and is part of Business Energy Solutions.
3.1.6 Installation Rates The table below shows the installation rates used in the 2014 tracking sheet. These values were obtained from the on-site visits conducted for the 2013 evaluation of MURB.
AI summary The installation rates from the 2014 tracking sheet are based on on-site visits conducted during the 2013 evaluation of Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURB).
Airflow Entering through the Cracks The EC128 code defines the airflow entering through cracks in a building using the following equation: $$Q = k \times A \times (\Delta p)^n \tag{2}$$ Where: Q : Air flow entering through the cracks in l/...
AI summary The document discusses the calculation of airflow entering through cracks in buildings using the EC128 code equation and evaluates the effectiveness of heat-shrink film in reducing this airflow. The Evaluator used data from HOT2000 files and ASHRAE guidelines to determine parameters like the factor k and effective air leakage area.
Sampling Methodology A total of 70 on-site visits were conducted to evaluate BER Mail-In15. The sampling plan was developed on the basis of the September 2014 tracking sheet, which included all projects to date. The tracking sheet containe...
AI summary A sampling methodology involving 70 on-site visits was used to evaluate BER Mail-In15. The plan was based on a September 2014 tracking sheet containing 246 projects, 196 of which were completed. The tracking sheet was used to determine the percentage of tracked savings by measure category.
2. Building Heating/Cooling System Description Heating system 1 Heating system 2 Heat source % of heat Type of system Heating Systems: Please fill the table below for each heating system at the site
AI summary This section provides a template for describing building heating and cooling systems, requesting details such as heat source, percentage of heat, and type of system for each heating system at the site.
Date of installation: Equipment installed Strip-curtains – Length installed [ft]: Is the equipment still used? If not, why and since when? Medium or High Temp Cases? Cooler night covers – Length installed [ft]): Is the equipment still used...
AI summary The document contains a table requesting information about the installation and current use of various energy-efficient equipment in refrigeration systems, including strip-curtains, cooler night covers, open-to-closed cooler conversions, zero-energy doors, and door/frame heater controls. It asks about the length installed, whether the equipment is still in use, reasons for discontinuation, and hours of use per year.
6.2 Existing Building Commissioning Review As mentioned previously, EBC was one of the Custom Retrofit components newly introduced in 2014. The goal of this component is to achieve energy and peak demand savings through the appropriate and...
AI summary The Existing Building Commissioning (EBC) program, introduced in 2014, focuses on achieving energy and peak demand savings through low-cost and no-cost measures. An evaluator found that EBC is cost-effective, generating approximately 850 MWh in savings, though project documentation quality varied significantly.
This Appendix presents all recommendations made by the Evaluator throughout the report as well as the sections from which the recommendations originated. Sections Recommendations 4 Better define the expected scope of the EBC feasibility st...
AI summary The Evaluator recommends better defining the scope of EBC feasibility studies, noting that some studies were limited in scope this year, focusing on low-cost measures rather than full recommissioning processes. This could affect the benefits customers receive from the studies.
On-Site Visit Protocol Fill the table below for each occupancy schedule reported by the site contact as occupancy could Facility Daily Schedule: vary for each section of the facility. Use additional sheets if necessary. Schedules Monday Tu...
AI summary This document outlines an on-site visit protocol, including occupancy schedules and building heating/cooling system descriptions. It includes a table for recording daily schedules and interactive effects, indicating that interactive effects are present (YES).
Facility Daily Schedule: Fill the table below for each occupancy schedule reported by the site contact as occupancy could vary for each section of the facility. Use additional sheets if necessary. Schedules Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursda...
AI summary The document provides templates for filling out facility daily schedules and building heating/cooling system descriptions. It includes tables for occupancy schedules and heating/cooling system details, such as energy sources, system types, capacities, and efficiency metrics.
On-Site Energy Assessment and Implementation Processes Five visits were conducted with DAs as part of the evaluation process. One visit with each DA was conducted during the initial on-site assessment of a facility. The three other visits...
AI summary Five visits were conducted with Delivery Agents (DAs) during the on-site assessment and installation of energy efficiency measures. The DAs followed ENSC's procedures and recorded relevant data, such as fixture details and energy sources. However, light intensity analysis was not performed, and participants had questions about obtaining replacement lamps, which should be addressed in the future.
3.3 On-site Visit during the Installation Process Similar to 2013, five visits were conducted with DAs as part of the evaluation process. Two visits with two different DAs were conducted during the initial on-site assessment of a facility....
AI summary The document details on-site visits conducted by DAs during the installation process of energy efficiency measures. Initial assessments evaluated energy savings opportunities and lighting measures, while installation visits identified products used and encountered issues. Recommendations include adding a lighting analysis and providing clearer information on replacement lamps.
4 MARKET EVALUATION This section presents the findings of the 2014 BES market evaluation based on an analysis of the participants' perspectives.
AI summary This section presents the findings of the 2014 BES market evaluation based on an analysis of the participants' perspectives.
Table 6: Barriers to Participation Any Barriers 2012 2013 2014 Sample Size 76 61 62 No 97% 84% 76% Yes 3% 16% 23% Don't know - - 2% Those participants who mentioned barriers to BES mentioned a variety of issues. Issues like problems with c...
AI summary Table 6 shows a decrease in the percentage of participants reporting no barriers to the Building Efficiency Program (BES) from 97% in 2012 to 76% in 2014. Participants who mentioned barriers cited issues with contractors, unavailability of measures, lack of financing, and incomplete work. These issues suggest that third-party contractors may have quality problems, and ENSC may need to follow up with participants to verify completion of work.
4.1.2 Satisfaction with BES The level of satisfaction with BES was high, with 90 percent of the participants giving a rating of '5' or '4', with '5' indicating 'very satisfied'. Six of the 62 respondents were less satisfied with BES, prima...
AI summary The Building Efficiency Program (BES) received high satisfaction ratings, with 90% of participants rating it '5' or '4'. Six respondents expressed dissatisfaction, citing delays, installer issues, and product concerns.
5.1.1 Unitary Savings for BES Lighting Measures Each existing and proposed lighting measure is unique and has its own unitary wattage value. Specific information about the lighting measure is required to allow validating each of these unit...
AI summary The document discusses the unitary wattage values for lighting measures under the Building Efficiency Program (BES). It outlines the data required for existing and proposed measures, including details like the number of fixtures, lamp wattage, and replacement types. The focus is on LED T8 lamps, which account for a significant portion of energy savings.
5.1.3 Unitary Savings for RP&C Common Areas In addition to the measures mentioned above, measures implemented in RP&C Common Areas were also accounted for in BES in 2014. The lighting measures are presented first and include the following:...
AI summary This section discusses energy efficiency measures implemented in RP&C Common Areas in 2014, including lighting upgrades and domestic hot water reduction initiatives. It provides a formula for calculating annual unitary savings based on wattage differences and usage patterns.
5.3.2 Revised Gross Savings for BES Non-lighting Measures The Evaluator revised the gross energy and peak demand savings calculated for the BES non-lighting measures (section 5.1.2) based on the adjustments made to the following: - › Adjus...
AI summary The Evaluator revised the gross energy and peak demand savings for BES non-lighting measures based on adjustments to heat pump and pipe insulation ratios, installation rates, and diversity factors. A line loss factor of 1.084 was applied to account for electricity losses between the meter and the generator, with Nova Scotia Power providing the line loss factors for each rate code.
Table 17: Evaluation of Gross Energy and Peak Demand Savings Associated with BES Non-lighting Measures Category of Product Heat Pumps Hot Water Tank Wraps Pipe Insulation Vending Machine Misers Hot Water Heat Pumps Total Tracked Energy Sav...
AI summary Table 17 evaluates the gross energy and peak demand savings from non-lighting measures under the Building Efficiency Program (BES). It includes energy savings from heat pumps, hot water tank wraps, pipe insulation, vending machine misers, and hot water heat pumps, with metrics like tracked energy savings, installation rates, and unitary savings values.
5.6.2 Net Savings for BES Non-lighting Measures [Table 27](#page-132-0) presents the net energy and peak demand savings associated with BES non-lighting measures. The total net energy and peak demand savings amount to 1.131 GWh and 0.403 M...
AI summary Table 27 outlines the net energy and peak demand savings from BES non-lighting measures, showing 1.131 GWh and 0.403 MW at the meter, and 1.226 GWh and 0.437 MW at the generator.
Table 27: Evaluation of Net Energy and Peak Demand Savings Associated with BES Non-lighting Measures Category of Product Heat Pumps Hot Water Tank Wraps Pipe Insulation Vending Machine Misers Hot Water Heat Pumps Total Energy Savings Total...
AI summary Table 27 evaluates the net energy and peak demand savings from non-lighting measures under the Building Energy Standards (BES). It shows energy savings across categories such as heat pumps and pipe insulation, with adjustments for interactive effects and line loss factors, resulting in total net energy and peak demand savings at both the meter and generator levels.
Table 30: Evaluation of Net Energy and Peak Demand Savings Associated with RP&C Common Areas (Other Products) Category of Product 12-Watt BR30 7-Watt MR16 LED Exit Lights Low-flow Faucet Aerator Low-flow Showerhead Low-flow Showerwand Pipe...
AI summary Table 30 evaluates the net energy and peak demand savings associated with RP&C Common Areas (Other Products). It presents data on energy savings in GWh and peak demand savings in MW for various products, including LED exit lights, low-flow faucets, and pipe insulation. The table includes factors like Interactive Effect Factor, NTGR, and Line Loss Factor to calculate total net savings at the meter and generator.
Sections Recommendations 8 Plan on the complete and ultimate removal of CFLs and fluorescent T8 tubes from BES. BES results showed that savings associated with florescent T8 decreased by 53 percent in 2014. So, the Evaluator recommends tha...
AI summary The document discusses the removal of CFLs and fluorescent T8 tubes from BES due to declining savings and the need to transition to more efficient technologies like LEDs. It also recommends removing the 'BES Measure Occupancy Sensor Savings' field from tracking reports as savings are now calculated through reduced operating hours.
APPENDIX II ON-SITE VISIT SAMPLING AND PROTOCOL - DURING THE INSTALLATION BES Delivery Agent Visit Protocol Site Visit Date: DA Representative Name: Visit Location: Initial Assessment or Installation Visit (please circle one)
AI summary This section outlines the protocol for BES Delivery Agent visits during the installation process, including the site visit date, DA representative name, and visit location. It is part of an on-site visit sampling and protocol appendix.
- 1. Does the DA properly identify and recommend lighting and non-lighting measures to reduce energy consumption? If not, explain why. List the recommended measures below. - 2. Does the DA clearly explain the advantages of those measures?...
AI summary The text presents a series of questions aimed at evaluating the effectiveness and procedures of a Demand Assessment (DA) in implementing energy efficiency measures, particularly focusing on lighting and non-lighting improvements, product replacement, customer communication, and compliance with regulations such as the Building Energy Standards (BES) program.
- B6. What was the SECOND most important challenge or barrier? 2012 2013 2014 Specific Barriers Most Important Barrier (#) Second Most Important Barrier (#) Most Important Barrier (#) Second Most Important Barrier (#) Most Important Barrie...
AI summary The table outlines the second most important challenges or barriers faced in the BES program from 2012 to 2014, with issues such as problems implementing measures, lack of financing, and unavailability of measures/products being notable barriers.
Satisfaction with BES 2012 2013 2014 Sample Size 76 59 62 Overall program 95% 97% 90% \ Base: Percentage of respondents who were very satisfied/satisfied
AI summary The table shows satisfaction levels with Building Energy Standards (BES) in 2012, 2013, and 2014, along with sample sizes for each year. Satisfaction rates were high, with 95% in 2012, 97% in 2013, and 90% in 2014.
- S3. Were there any other reasons you were not satisfied? 2012 2013 2014 Reasons Less Satisfied with BES Most Important Reason (#) Second Most Important Reason (#) Most Important Reason (#) Second Most Important Reason (#) Most Important...
AI summary The table outlines reasons for dissatisfaction with the Building Energy Standards (BES) program from 2012 to 2014. Key reasons include delays in the process, poor installation, unhelpful service, and expectations not being met. The sample sizes and frequency of each reason are provided for each year.
Suggestions 2012 2013 2014 Sample Size 76 61 62 Better communication/Hard to get in contact with 7% 8% 6% Increase advertising/marketing 9% 5% 5% Better quality control/Ensure job gets done right - 5% 5% Quicker process 5% 3% 2% Cover more...
AI summary The table presents customer suggestions and feedback across three years (2012–2014) regarding the Building Energy Standards (BES) program. It highlights areas for improvement such as communication, advertising, quality control, and process efficiency, with the majority of respondents indicating no recommendations or refusing to provide feedback.
2.3.3 Interviews with Associations and Regulators From early December to end of January, representatives from associations were instrumental in numerous exchanges by explaining the data, confirming its reliability and indicating how best t...
AI summary Interviews with associations and regulators from early December to the end of January were conducted to explain data, confirm its reliability, and provide insights on its use. Regulators such as NRCan and CSA were interviewed to understand energy savings, market activity, and compliance issues related to LED street lighting and building codes.
Table 56: Energy Savings Associated with the Introduction of the Building Code Regulation in the Nova Scotia Market Product Class Number of Single Houses Noncompliance Rate (%) Percentage of Total Units to Nova Scotia with Electricity Used...
AI summary Table 56 presents energy savings data from the introduction of the Building Code Regulation in Nova Scotia, focusing on single houses. The data includes noncompliance rates, energy savings per unit, and total incremental energy savings for 2014. The section 'At-meter Peak Demand Savings' discusses additional energy savings related to peak demand.
Table 57: Peak Demands Savings Associated with the Introduction of the Building Code Regulation in the Nova Scotia Market Product Class Number of Single Houses Noncompliance Rate (%) Percentage of Total Units to Nova Scotia with Electricit...
AI summary Table 57 presents peak demand savings associated with the introduction of the Building Code Regulation in the Nova Scotia market. It shows data for single houses, including noncompliance rates, percentage of units using electricity for primary space heating, annual demand savings, and total peak demand savings at the meter for 2014.
Table 58: Overall Energy and Peak Demand Savings for Codes and Standards Ca Pr du t te o c g or y E ic M le tr c to o rs Ge l ne ra Se ice rv In de t ca n sc en Re f le to c r La m p s Dr ty y- p e fo tra ns rm er s La A ir rg e Co d i io...
AI summary Table 58 presents overall energy and peak demand savings for various codes and standards, including data on energy efficiency, lighting, heating, and building regulations. The table provides numerical values for energy savings and peak demand reductions across multiple categories.