Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Building Efficiency" in M08604

Matter: E-ENS-R-18 - EfficiencyOne - 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan Application, 2017 Annual Progress Report  and 2017 Evaluation Reports
27 passages 9 documents

Building Efficiency across all matters →

E-12017 DSM Annual Progress Report 4 passages
Section 92
ETN’s bi-monthly 2 newsletter that highlights updates on programs, pilots, procurement 3 opportunities, helpful tips, training, events, and more. 4 5 ENS continued to strengthen its relationship with industry stakeholders throughout 2017 6...

AI summary ENS continued to strengthen its relationship with industry stakeholders in 2017 through training, events, and partnerships, including hosting courses on energy efficiency and promoting Passive House standards. ENS also collaborated with governments to advance energy-efficiency measures through codes and standards.

Section 217
t pumps (equivalent full load hours). It is recommended that were applied to all applicable 2017 projects. ENS update these values in their tracking system for 2017. Develop tools to help service providers better promote and deliver Buildi...

AI summary The document discusses the need to update efficiency values for heat pumps in 2017 projects and recommends developing marketing tools to improve understanding and participation in the Building Optimization program. ENS agrees with these recommendations and has taken steps to address them.

Section 218
s in recruiting potential participants. It is expected that having more organizations better informed about Building Optimization’s process and benefits will help drive participation levels higher.

AI summary The text discusses efforts to increase participation in Building Optimization by informing more organizations about its process and benefits, aiming to enhance engagement levels.

Section 247
2017, ENS began offering three tiers of energy audits to small professional manner, one SBEA mentioned that he did not have the technical background needed for evaluating businesses, which are categorized by common measure and building typ...

AI summary In 2017, ENS introduced three tiers of energy audits for small businesses, categorized by common measure and building type. An SBEA noted a lack of technical background for evaluating energy-saving opportunities at industrial facilities, which require specialized knowledge. ENS may need to identify qualified SBEAs for industrial facility assessments and assign them to industrial-sector participants.

E-22017 DSM Evaluation Reports 10 passages
Section 17
Efficiency Nova Scotia Executive Summary 7.1.5 Efficient Product Installation ........................................................................................... 45 7.1.6 New Home Construction .........................................

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia outlines programs for efficient product installation, new home construction, business energy rebates, and codes/standards. Sections cover residential and commercial initiatives, including custom incentives, energy management systems, and small business solutions. The document aligns with broader demand-side management (DSM) strategies.

Section 79
Residential Efficient Appliance Retirement 3.094 23.050 7.4 Product Rebates Instant Savings 19.543 179.116 9.2 Home Energy Assessment 7.007 140.139 20.0 Existing Residential Green Heat 2.980 53.925 18.1 Efficient Product Installation 17.87...

AI summary The document presents a summary of energy efficiency programs and their associated costs and savings. It includes data on residential and BNI (Business, non-profit and institutional) programs such as appliance rebates, home energy assessments, and energy management systems, along with their financial metrics.

Section 149
Custom-R3. Establish clear objectives for Building Optimization. The Building Optimization projects reviewed this year differed widely in scope. Some projects involved detailed investigative work to tap into deep energy savings, while othe...

AI summary The document discusses the need to establish clear objectives for Building Optimization projects to ensure they provide the right level of support and maximize value. It highlights differences in project scope and the importance of distinguishing between routine repairs and true energy-saving opportunities.

Section 2149
explains in part the disparities in gross energy savings per completed project for New Construction since 2015. Figure 5: Overview of Participation in New Construction (2011-2017) Participation Gross Savings 924.837 9.464 729.947 646.699 5...

AI summary The text provides an overview of participation and energy savings in new construction projects from 2011 to 2017, highlighting disparities in gross energy savings per completed project. It includes figures showing the number of completed projects, energy savings in GWh, and demand savings in MW.

Section 2214
Building Optimization on-site visits, three participants were asked questions regarding their satisfaction with Building Optimization, any barriers they encountered and their improvement suggestions. Satisfaction with Building Optimization...

AI summary Participants in the Building Optimization program expressed high satisfaction with energy-efficiency improvements and cost savings. However, challenges such as coordination with third-party vendors and staffing instability were reported. Recommendations included better promotion, more detailed information, and improved staffing stability.

Section 2248
April 2014 N/A activity mode Controlling electricity consumption during the sanitation- None 2.2 April 2014 N/A 2 maintenance mode according to specific kilowatt targets Reducing unnecessary electricity load (such as hydraulic power None 2...

AI summary The text outlines various measures taken to reduce electricity consumption during different operational modes, including turning off non-essential equipment on weekends and adjusting processes based on production needs. These actions are part of energy efficiency initiatives aimed at reducing unnecessary load and optimizing energy use.

Section 2626
5summaryofchangesnovascotiabuildingcoderegulation2.p df> (Last accessed February 5, 2018). 31 Nova Scotia Canada, Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations – Made Under Section 4 of the Building Code Act, (Last accessed February 28, 2017). 32...

AI summary The document references the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations and provides links to related summaries of changes and regulatory texts. It also mentions the Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report, indicating a focus on building codes and demand-side management programs.

Section 2643
13,380 1,595.0 0.119 Warehouse 3,891 153.1 0.039 Codes and Standards 23 Codes and Standards Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report The factors ranged from 0.047 MWh/m2 for mid-rise apartments to 0.119 MWh/m2 for a strip mall in...

AI summary The document discusses energy savings associated with the introduction of the Building Code Regulation for large buildings, apartments, and condominiums. It provides energy use factors for different building types and estimates total incremental energy savings based on building permit data and the NECB.

Section 2646
Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report Table 25: Total Peak Demand Savings Associated with the Introduction of the Building Code Regulation for the Houses and Small Buildings Sectors in the Nova Scotia Market Number of Non-compl...

AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Report by Efficiency Nova Scotia discusses the impact of building code regulations on peak demand savings in Nova Scotia, focusing on single houses and large buildings. It uses a demand-to-energy ratio to estimate savings and considers peak demand periods from December to February.

Section 2667
ommends continuing to evaluate the impacts associated with lighting, street-lighting and building codes in 2018 since they provide significant savings. Project No. 6138 1 160 Saint-Paul Street, Suite 200, Quebec City, QC G1K 3W1 Canada / T...

AI summary The text recommends continuing to evaluate the impacts of lighting, street-lighting, and building codes from 2018 due to their significant energy savings potential.

E-4EfficienyOne Application 4 passages
Section 123
ation with NS Power for potential future DSM programs. The 2019 8 budget includes $1.0 million for exploring demand reduction and developing and 9 implementing pilot activities. 10 11 Although planning is in the early stages, ENS is consid...

AI summary ENS is exploring potential future DSM programs with NS Power, including two demand reduction pilots targeting residential and BNI customers. The 2019 budget allocates $1.0 million for these activities, aiming to demonstrate benefits such as decreased capacity costs and access to time-of-use rates.

Section 757
Efficient Products (BNI) 50% 18 40% Custom 40% 19 30% 30% 20 Small Business 20% 20% 21 10% 10% 22

AI summary The text presents a visual representation of participation percentages in the Efficient Products (BNI) program, including categories such as Custom, Small Business, and others, with varying levels of involvement.

Section 762
Participation Rate (%) 33 70% 60% Energy Savings Actions 34 60% Percentage of Rate Class 50% Participating 35 Efficient Products (BNI) 50% 36 40%

AI summary The text presents participation rates and energy savings actions, highlighting a 33% to 70% range and the involvement of Efficient Products (BNI) in energy efficiency initiatives.

Section 763
Efficient Products (BNI) 50% 36 40% Custom 40% 37 30% 30% Small Business 38 20% 20% 39 10% 10% 40 0% 0% 41 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

AI summary The text presents a visual representation of participation rates in the Efficient Products (BNI) program across different categories and years, indicating trends in program engagement from 2011 to 2019.

E-4-(i)2019 Plan RBIA Model - Excel Spreadsheet (Electonic Filing Only) 1 passage
Attribution
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AI summary The table presents data related to the BNI (Building Efficiency) program, specifically tracking efficient products. It includes numerical values that may represent performance metrics or participation rates, though the exact context is not explicitly described in the text.

E-9E1 (SBA) RIRs to IR-1 to IR-21 3 passages
Section 594
nthly 2 newsletter that highlights updates on programs, pilots, procurement 3 opportunities, helpful tips, training, events, and more. 4 5 ENS continued to strengthen its relationship with industry stakeholders throughout 2017 6 by hosting...

AI summary In 2017, ENS strengthened its relationship with industry stakeholders through various training and events, including conferences and courses on energy efficiency. ENS also promoted the Passive House concept and new home building standards, and developed a video highlighting energy-efficient housing projects.

Section 720
be provided. Specification sheets should at least be provided for heat pumps and heat exchangers. All participant files should include sufficient details about the building envelope either using a detailed final design evaluation report, o...

AI summary The text outlines requirements for specification sheets and participant files, emphasizing the need for detailed information on building envelopes, including design evaluation reports and component drawings for insulation levels and material layers in walls and ceilings.

Section 725
t pumps (equivalent full load hours). It is recommended that were applied to all applicable 2017 projects. ENS update these values in their tracking system for 2017. Develop tools to help service providers better promote and deliver Buildi...

AI summary The document discusses the need to update tracking system values for heat pumps in 2017 projects and recommends developing marketing materials to improve understanding and participation in the Building Optimization program. ENS agrees with the recommendations and has created an overview for service providers.

E-9-(ii)E1 (SBA) RIR to IR-11, Attachment 1 1 passage
Technical Tables
Technical Tables EfficiencyOne-2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan M08604 (E-ENS-R-18) Unnamed: 1 Unnamed: 2 Unnamed: 3 Unnamed: 4 Unnamed: 5 Unnamed: 6 Unnamed: 7 Unnamed: 8 Unnamed: 9 Unnamed: 10 Unnamed: 11 Unnamed: 12 Unnam...

AI summary The text presents a technical table related to the EfficiencyOne-2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan M08604 (E-ENS-R-18), which includes data on building envelope retrofits such as insulation, draft proofing, and EnergyStar windows and doors.

E-10E1 (NSUARB) RIRs to IR-1 to IR-21 1 passage
Section 88
Comments Completion Date Establish clear objectives for Building Optimization. The Building Optimization projects 2017 Custom-R3 In Progress ENS agrees with this recommendation. ENS is updating program documents 2018 reviewed this year dif...

AI summary The Building Optimization projects reviewed in 2017 varied widely in scope, with some involving detailed energy-saving investigations and others limited to equipment repairs. ENS agrees with the recommendation to establish clear objectives and eligibility criteria to better screen projects and ensure appropriate support, such as involving specialized consultants for retrocommissioning when needed.

E-11E1 (Synapse) RIRs to IR-1 to IR-22 2 passages
Section 158
5.2 32.5 380.3 5.1 0.160 0.014 62,339 17,900 21.2 Business, Nonprofit, and Institutional Programs Custom Incentives 6.1 34.3 427.2 3.6 0.176 0.014 35,761 147 22.4 Custom 5.3 30.1 414.8 3.2 0.176 0.013 not avail. not avail. 19.6 Energy Mana...

AI summary The text presents a table with numerical data related to business, nonprofit, and institutional programs, including custom incentives, energy management systems, and strategic energy management. It includes metrics such as participation numbers, costs, and program effectiveness.

Section 296
identify and take advantage of recommissioning opportunities in buildings.

AI summary The text highlights the importance of identifying and utilizing recommissioning opportunities in buildings to improve energy efficiency and performance.

74058NSUARB (E1) IR-1 to IR-21 1 passage
Request IR-6:
Request IR-6: - Regarding appliance retirements, page 14 states that 386 appliances were replaced, and - 33 footnote 12 states that costs for replacements in non-electrically heated homes are paid - by DSM funds. - a) What was the total co...

AI summary The text contains multiple regulatory requests (IR-6 to IR-11) querying details on appliance retirements, DSM program costs, BNI sector changes, Home Warming program overlaps, HST rebate status, and expenditure surpluses. Questions focus on cost allocation, energy savings, program efficacy, and financial accountability.

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