E-3E1 (NSPI) RIRs to IR-1 to IR-69
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ct categories to arrive at the estimate of total energy saved. This was then monetized by multiplying the results by the cost of energy per unit of energy saved (i.e. dollars per kilowatthour). The reductions in GHG emissions were calcula...
AI summary The text discusses methods for estimating energy savings and associated GHG emissions reductions. Energy savings are monetized based on energy cost, while GHG emissions are calculated using fuel-specific and average emission factors. Social cost of carbon is used to monetize GHG emissions. Key assumptions underpin these calculations.
ct categories to arrive at the estimate of total energy saved. This was then monetized by multiplying the results by the cost of energy per unit of energy saved (i.e. dollars per kilowatt hour). The reductions in GHG emissions were calcula...
AI summary The analysis estimates energy savings and monetizes them using the cost of energy per unit saved. GHG emissions reductions are calculated using fuel-specific emission factors and a social cost of carbon, with projected annual reductions increasing from 0.13 Mt in 2020 to 1.03 Mt in 2030.
y competitive and suppliers are cognizant of performance claims made by their competitors. Challenge procedures by which performance claims can be questioned exist in all verification programs. Performance measurement and evaluation The de...
AI summary The text discusses the measurement of performance outcomes under regulations aimed at reducing GHG emissions and helping consumers save money through energy-efficient products. Key indicators include energy efficiency reports, market data, and lab testing.
the Amendment is estimated to be $1.15 billion and $335 million, respectively. On an annualized average basis, this equates to benefits and costs of $116 million and $34 million, respectively. The quantified benefits have been calculated a...
AI summary The Amendment is estimated to have benefits of $1.15 billion and costs of $335 million over its service life, with annualized benefits and costs of $116 million and $34 million, respectively. Benefits include energy savings and GHG emission reductions, while costs include technology, administrative, and regulatory implementation expenses. The Amendment is considered an 'IN' under the 'One-for-One' Rule and impacts seven small Canadian manufacturers, most of whom already comply with the requirements.
the efficiency of the average unit impacted. Where relevant, regional sensitivities were evaluated (e.g. a heat pump would save more energy per year in a colder location). Social cost of carbon The social cost of carbon was used to quantif...
AI summary The document discusses the use of the social cost of carbon to quantify the economic benefits of reducing GHG emissions. It references estimates from Environment and Climate Change Canada and aligns with the U.S. Interagency Working Group on the Social Cost of Carbon, suggesting a value of $46.84 per tonne of CO2 equivalent in 2018.
value of avoided climate change damages at the global level — for current and future generations — as a result of reducing GHG emissions. Assumptions Key assumptions include the following: Analysis covers shipments impacted by the proposed...
AI summary This section outlines key assumptions used in analyzing the value of avoided climate change damages from reducing GHG emissions. It includes assumptions about time frames, discount rates, energy prices, and the valuation of GHG emissions based on the social cost of carbon. It also addresses cost assumptions related to manufacturing and installation of more efficient technologies.
iveness improvements associated with Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector savings. A recent study (Acadia Center, 2014) found that aggressive energy efficiency efforts in Nova Scotia would 19 In Vermont, the Vermont Public Service Board...
AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency improvements in the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector, referencing studies from Vermont and the northwest U.S. that highlight the cost reductions and risk mitigation benefits of demand-side management (DSM). It also mentions Nova Scotia's legislated CO2e cap and its impact on carbon emissions and cost-effectiveness analysis for DSM options.