E-12017 DSM Annual Progress Report
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.