E-3ENSC 2011 DSM Evaluation Report prepared by Econoler
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.................................... 34 4.1.9 Fuel Substitution Pilot ................................................................................................... 36 4.1.10 Low Income Program ...........................................
AI summary The document outlines various energy efficiency programs, including residential and commercial initiatives like the Low Income Program and Performance Plus Program, and references an evaluation of 2011 DSM programs by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. It includes sections on fuel substitution pilots and business energy rebates.
2011 Energy Savings (GWh) 2011 Demand Savings (MW) DSM PROGRAM Tracked Evaluated Tracked Evaluated Targets Targets Savings Savings Savings Savings RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Efficient Products Programs ARet program 7.27 4.189 7.175 1.16 0.668 1....
AI summary The table presents 2011 energy and demand savings data for various DSM programs, including residential and C&I initiatives, showing tracked and evaluated savings against targets, with some programs exceeding their goals while others fell short.
2011 Evaluated 2011 Targets Results DSM PROGRAM GWh MW GWh MW RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS a Efficient Products 42.89 4.79 49.415 8.912 b EnerGuide for Existing Houses 7.80 2.14 6.375 2.328 c Low Income 9.08 1.98 12.445 2.710 Performance Plus (New...
AI summary The document presents a 2011 evaluation of Nova Scotia's Demand Side Management (DSM) programs, comparing targets and results for residential and commercial/industrial (C&I) initiatives. Residential programs exceeded targets in energy savings (70.69 GWh vs. 62.37 GWh), while C&I programs fell slightly short (71.06 GWh vs. 96.12 GWh). Footnotes clarify program inclusions and exclusions.
Percentage of Percentage of Percentage of Percentage of Portfolio Savings Portfolio Savings Portfolio Savings Portfolio Savings DSM PROGRAM 2008 2009 2010 2011 Energy Demand Energy Demand Energy Demand Energy Demand RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ARe...
AI summary The table presents portfolio savings percentages for various Demand Side Management (DSM) programs across 2008-2011, including residential and commercial-industrial initiatives like RMP, EP-DI, and BER programs, showing energy and demand savings trends over time.
1.0% 1.0% 4.9% 4.9% SLC program 9.0% 8.0% 7.0% 7.0% 5.6% 7.1% C&IC program 30.0% 27.0% 15.0% 11.0% 23.0% 14.0% 23.2% 13.0% SBES program 7.0% 11.0% 7.0% 8.0% 13.0% 9.0% 16.4% 23.6% C&I TOTAL 37.0% 38.0% 31.0% 27.0% 44.0% 31.0% 50.1% 48.7% T...
AI summary The commercial and industrial sectors contribute half of total energy savings, while residential programs like ARet and ARep exceeded ENSC's net savings targets. C&I programs SLC and C&IC also met or exceeded targets, unlike most other C&I initiatives.
they could raise the overall impact of the program with future increases in the number of program participants. 4.2.4 Small Business Energy Solutions Program The 2011 evaluation of the SBES program demonstrated that the program is well des...
AI summary The Small Business Energy Solutions Program (SBES) has shown positive results with increasing participation and energy savings. The 2011 evaluation noted 1,468 participants and energy savings of 23.180 GWh. Recommendations focus on improving communication and marketing to increase awareness and participation.
Corporation ECONOL:R Overall Executive Summary Table 27: Recommendations for the Small Business Energy Solutions Program
AI summary The document presents Table 27, which outlines recommendations for the Small Business Energy Solutions Program. It focuses on energy efficiency initiatives tailored for small businesses.
EP-DI) program. The 2011 evaluation was based on in-depth interviews with the Program Manager and one delivery agent, on 15 on-site visits as well as on a telephone survey of 70 program participants. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The EP-DI program prov...
AI summary The EP-DI program provides free installation of energy-efficient products to businesses and multi-unit residential buildings, aiming to overcome barriers to adoption. Initially launched in 2008 for small businesses, it expanded to larger businesses and institutions by 2011 and introduced new products to meet energy-saving targets, including a pilot for LED PAR lamps.
hose were interested in having programmable thermostats installed. Moreover, one in five past participants was interested in replacing dimmable lamps. The eligible products in 2011 are the following: 1 13 Watt CFLs; 2 23 Watt CFLs; 3 LED e...
AI summary The Efficient Products – Direct Install Program, managed by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) and delivered by Summerhill Group, expanded in 2011 to include all businesses and new products. The program promotes energy-efficient products like programmable thermostats and occupancy sensors, with outreach through local business associations and a call centre.
e promoted through the program so that they could be more proactive in marketing the program. The activities of the sales leads were included in the C&IC program, so the PM is now able to monitor the Ref.: 5725 vi Commercial & Industrial C...
AI summary The Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction (C&IC) program includes sales leads monitored by a Program Manager using performance indicators to assess effectiveness. The program aims for 43 GWh of net energy savings and nearly 10 MW of peak demand savings in 2011. The CINC component supports new and renovated commercial and industrial buildings with technical and financial assistance.
dictable electrical energy savings in new commercial and industrial buildings, through additions and major renovations. Under this component, participants must follow one of three participation paths: > the New Construction Core Performanc...
AI summary The CINC program, launched in 2010, aimed to achieve energy savings in new commercial and industrial buildings through three participation paths. The 2011 evaluation showed significant growth in project numbers and energy savings, with total net energy savings reaching 32.930 GWh, nearly double the 2010 figure.
Even though such demand savings are very small per project, they could raise the overall impact of the program with future increases in the number of program participants. Ref.: 5725 xi Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction P...
AI summary The Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction Program, managed by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation, provides technical assistance, financial incentives, and project financing to help medium and large C&I customers reduce energy consumption and demand through retrofit projects and highly-efficient new construction.
cation partner who reviews energy model submissions and provides technical assistance to program participants did not have much experience with the program (three months) at the time of the interview. The level of satisfaction of the verif...
AI summary A verification partner expressed high satisfaction with the CINC program despite some initial challenges, including the need for developing guidelines and improving software tools. The partner highlighted the importance of collaboration with ENSC's team and suggested enhancements such as adding a commissioning component and calibrating modeling tools. Approximately 44% of respondents had previously participated in other NSPI or ENSC programs.
s, seven report participating in the Small Business Lighting Solutions program (now named Small Business Energy Solutions). Table 6: Participated in other Programs7 Participated in Other NSPI or ENSC Programs 2008 2009 2010 2011 Sample Siz...
AI summary The text discusses participation in the Small Business Energy Solutions program and the Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction Program, highlighting program awareness and participation rates over several years. It also outlines how participants learned about the C&IC program.
ensive as it would require a full "market" study specific to Nova Scotia builders. 12 The long-term outcome of this program is to This is a long-term indicator that cannot be convince engineers, architects, building tracked over a short pe...
AI summary The document discusses the long-term goals of the Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction Program, emphasizing the need for a market study specific to Nova Scotia builders. It also highlights a shift in energy costs, with less than half of respondents reporting energy costs as less than 10% of their annual operating budget.
- Heavy equipment repair 1 Other 7 Four in 10 respondents work at organizations with 250 or more full time workers (41%), while two in 10 have between 100 and 249 full time workers (22%). Table 26: Full-time Equivalent Workers Full-time Eq...
AI summary The document discusses the distribution of full-time equivalent workers across different organization sizes and the types of companies participating in the Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction Program. It highlights that 41% of respondents work for organizations with 250 or more full-time workers, and 67% are independent organizations.
to Q11a was equal to or less than 8 for any party, would you care to share the reason or reasons for such a score? Participant: Participant’s consultant: Contractor or future building operator: Ref.: 5725 92 Commercial & Industrial Custom...
AI summary The text contains survey questions related to the Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction Program, focusing on the number of parties involved, market confusion regarding roles, and program modifications. It asks participants to evaluate the adequacy of program parties and identify any confusion experienced.
e for you? You may know Nova Scotia Power as the sponsor of this program. However, since 2011 the program is now sponsored by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. Verification and Recall [V series] V1. The Custom program helps businesses im...
AI summary The text discusses the Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction Program sponsored by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation, and includes verification questions for participants from 2011. It outlines program details, such as technical assistance and financial incentives, and asks about company participation and knowledge.
3. (to save on energy costs/bills) 4. (to reduce maintenance costs) 5. (to improve existing lighting conditions) 6. (to find ways to reduce carbon footprint) Ref.: 5725 111 Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction Program Effici...
AI summary The document outlines participant motivations for joining the Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction Program, including saving on energy costs, reducing maintenance costs, improving lighting, and reducing carbon footprint. It also asks about the second most important reason for participation and who was responsible for specifying measures during the project design phase.
ting equipment power density does not Check Notes: exceed the allowed lighting power density (LPD), as shown in Table 2.7.1. Provide documentation. Additional Notes: ENSC_CINC_On‐Site Visits Protocol.xlsx 2012‐01‐11 4 of 6 C&I New Construc...
AI summary The document outlines mechanical equipment efficiency requirements for the C&I New Construction Program, including compliance with Energy Star labeling, performance criteria from the Consortium for Energy Efficiency, and specific AFUE ratings for gas furnaces and other equipment.
omizer operation. 2.12.1 Installed economizers should incorporate features as of Check Notes: Criteria 2.12. 2.12.1 Verify that all units larger than 33,000 Btu/hr (9.7 kW) have Check Notes: an economizer installed. 2.13 Heat Recovery Inco...
AI summary This document outlines technical specifications for energy efficiency measures, including economizers, heat recovery systems, and VAV temperature reset strategies. It also references an evaluation report on the Small Business Energy Solutions Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation.
arger non- residential buildings. Overall, participants as well as program partners agree that broader marketing efforts should be deployed to increase program awareness. SBES-R3. Require additional information during survey campaigns with...
AI summary The evaluation report for the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program suggests that broader marketing efforts are needed to increase awareness. It also recommends collecting more detailed information from participants and increasing the number of on-site visits to improve the accuracy of program evaluations and installation ratios.
on at more sites and obtaining a more reliable self-declaration ratio. Increasing the number of on-site visits would also allow calculating more reliable installation ratios. SBES-R4. Revise the list of products eligible for an incentive t...
AI summary The SBES program provides energy-efficient lighting retrofits to small businesses in Nova Scotia, with participants covering 20% of the costs and ENSC covering up to 80%. The program allows financing of the participant's portion through NSPI bills over 24 months at 0% interest. The text suggests revising product eligibility to reduce free-ridership by focusing on high-end products.
4.27 MW in 2011. The SBES program generated net electricity savings of 11.21 GWh in 2010, 4.70 GWh in 2009 and 1.52 GWh in 2008. Eligible Measures The promoted measures in 2011 were the following: > A variety of CFLs including hard glass,...
AI summary The Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program in 2011 promoted various energy-efficient lighting measures, including CFLs, LEDs, and lighting controls, and achieved electricity savings of 11.21 GWh in 2010. The document outlines the program's logic model and evaluation methodology.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report The methodology used for the on-site visits for the SBES program is further explained in the program impact evaluation section of this report. A copy of the site visit protocol is i...
AI summary The 2011 Evaluation Report discusses the methodology used for on-site visits in the SBES program and mentions a participant survey conducted by Econoler’s subcontractor, CRA, involving 61 participants. The survey aimed to understand program features such as participant motivations, satisfaction, and future intentions.
erns minor issues that are easily manageable (the first three following comments address them), while others are more substantial. The following are recommendations to supplement and improve the tool: > Document the major characteristics o...
AI summary The text highlights recommendations for improving the Small Business Energy Solutions Program, including documenting program characteristics, ensuring consistent terminology, and specifying financing options for municipal utility customers.
e program are sound solutions and the section regarding the contractual relationships in the program manual (section 8) should be modified in accordance with these changes. Ref.: 5725 9 Small Business Energy Solutions Program Efficiency No...
AI summary The text discusses the evaluation of the Small Business Energy Solutions Program (SBES) by Econoler, referencing a tracking sheet extracted from the online Demand Side Management Data System (DSMDS). It mentions the need to modify section 8 of the program manual regarding contractual relationships.
ement Data System. For measures with a reduction in hours of operation, the projected hours of operation are also based on information provided by participants during the installation of a measure. Ref.: 5725 10 Small Business Energy Solut...
AI summary The document outlines how demand and energy savings are calculated for the Small Business Energy Solutions Program, specifically for lamp replacements. Savings are based on wattage differences and the number of units installed, with hours of operation derived from the database or assumed to be the same for baseline and replacement measures.
or measures without occupancy sensors, the baseline hours of operation and the replacement hours of operation are the same. Thus, the calculation of the replacement hours of operation is not required. For the implementation of T8 and T5 fl...
AI summary The document discusses the calculation of energy savings for lighting replacements in the Small Business Energy Solutions Program. It highlights the use of prescriptive values for baseline and new equipment, and the importance of tracking sheets for program evaluation. Adjustments are recommended for future improvements in validation and consistency.
the SBES program: > Consider replacing current DAs with organizations not limited to lighting specialization. > Develop an evaluation plan in parallel with program design and development. Ref.: 5725 13 Small Business Energy Solutions Progr...
AI summary The SBES program suggests replacing current DAs with more diversified organizations and developing an evaluation plan alongside program design. The ENSC website provides information about the SBES program, including eligibility, costs, and enrollment processes. Partners reported minimal confusion during the transition from NSPI to ENSC.
de of 2 contact) NSPI/ENSC e-mail 2 Don’t know 9 Other 2 3 Multiple mentions2 2 In assessing the source of program awareness, participants had historically been allowed to indicate only one response, representing the source of first contac...
AI summary The 2011 evaluation report on the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program indicates that 89% of participants cited energy cost savings as a primary or secondary motivation for joining, with 74% identifying it as their primary motivation. Improving lighting conditions was the second most common motivation, mentioned by 29% of respondents.
16 11 2 lighting Already changing 2 lights Get experts to do audit and 2 installation Replace non- 2 3 working equipment To increase resale 2 value Other 3 5 Don’t know 6 18 17 11 Ref.: 5725 17 Small Business Energy Solutions Program Effic...
AI summary The majority of respondents (77%) reported no barriers to participating in the SBES program, while 20% reported facing barriers. The most common barriers cited were the length of the process and lack of contact with program representatives.
nts who needed to obtain permission from the building owner, no one reported that it had been a significant barrier. Table 9: Building Ownership Status and Need for Owner Permission Ownership Status 2008 2009 2010 2011 Sample Size 50 50 65...
AI summary The evaluation report highlights that nearly all 2011 respondents considered reducing energy usage and managing energy costs as important for their businesses, indicating a strong awareness of energy management among small businesses.
9 5 Don’t know 4 5 3 Ref.: 5725 19 Small Business Energy Solutions Program Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report 3.7.6 Program Influence Financial assistance from ENSC is the most important factor that influenced organi...
AI summary The report highlights that financial assistance from ENSC is the most important factor influencing organizations' decisions to implement energy-efficient lighting measures, with a mean importance score of 8.9 on a scale from 0 to 10.
y a program representative (mean of 7.4). Recycling and removal of lamps and fixtures, a program activity, has also influenced decisions to implement energy-efficient lighting measures (mean of 7.2). Table 12: Influence of Program Elements...
AI summary The text discusses the influence of various program elements on the participation of small businesses in the SBES program. Key factors include ENSC financial assistance and program representative interactions. Most respondents expressed a positive attitude toward future energy-efficient equipment purchases.
ived the lowest score, although it is comparable to last year’s results, this aspect should also receive special attention. Table 14: Satisfaction with the SBES Program
AI summary The text discusses the SBES Program's satisfaction scores, noting that while they are comparable to last year's results, this aspect requires special attention.
pe Breton area. However, in one case, the location was outside of the desired zones. That participant was one of the few large sites available for an on-site visit and was selected nonetheless. Ref.: 5725 25 Small Business Energy Solutions...
AI summary The evaluation report for the Small Business Energy Solutions Program discusses the selection process for on-site visits, ensuring coverage of major equipment categories and proximity to urban centers, with some exceptions for sites outside the desired zones.
he “Rise” project. The line loss factors were provided by Nova Scotia Power for each rate code. The total revised savings obtained for each category of measures implemented are presented in Table 20. The total gross energy savings for the...
AI summary The document discusses the 'Rise' project and provides line loss factors for each rate code, as well as the total revised savings from the SBES program, including gross energy and demand savings at both the meter and generator levels.
Continue to promote the financial benefit: The program should continue to Perspectives promote the financial benefit of participating in the SBES program since savings on energy cost is the main participation reason. 20. Monitor satisfacti...
AI summary The SBES program should continue to emphasize financial benefits to participants. However, there is a need to monitor satisfaction with paperwork, project timelines, and product quality, particularly after a vendor change in 2011, which may have affected satisfaction levels with lighting equipment.
Participants 22. Enhance program marketing and communication: Increasing Perspectives advertising/marketing (18%), providing more information to reduce confusion (11%) and improving interactions with program representatives (7%) were the m...
AI summary The document outlines several recommendations to improve the SBES program, including enhancing marketing and communication, correcting erroneous wattage values, increasing data logger installations and on-site visits, collecting more information on heating and air conditioning use, and revising eligible product lists for rebates.
27. Revise the list of products eligible: The Evaluator recommends revising the list of products eligible for a rebate through the SBES program, in order to restrict eligibility to high-end products that business owners would not likely in...
AI summary The Evaluator suggests revising the SBES program to limit rebate eligibility to high-end products that small business owners are unlikely to install themselves. The 2011 evaluation report notes that energy costs averaged 13.8% of annual operating budgets for participating businesses.
Business Type 2008 2009 2010 2011 Sample Size 50 50 65 61 Retail – other than mall 18% 18% 17% 15% Warehouse and storage 14 5 13 Enclosed mall or strip mall 2 2 2 10 Food service/Grocery 2 8 8 8 Service 14 24 31 8 Car dealership/repair 16...
AI summary The text presents a table showing the distribution of business types across different years from 2008 to 2011, with sample sizes and percentages for each category. It provides data on the number of businesses in various sectors such as retail, warehouse, food service, and others.
onstruction 2 Public Library 2 Public order and safety 4 2 Wholesaler 2 Animal shelter 2 Equipment rental 2 Publishing 2 Other 4 13 Ref.: 5725 43 Small Business Energy Solutions Program Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Re...
AI summary The 2011 Evaluation Report for the Small Business Energy Solutions Program highlights that 51% of respondents had fewer than 5 employees, with the majority (90%) having fewer than 20. Table 27 provides data on the distribution of full-time equivalent workers across different business sizes from 2008 to 2011.
e participant) to only one organization? Attachment A (Program Flow Chart) Q: You are using the term labor vendor instead of material vendor. Is it the same? If yes why do you call them differently? C: This flow chart is for the internal u...
AI summary The text discusses various attachments and comments related to the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program, including requests for clarification on terminology, document formatting, and program evaluation methods. Comments focus on improving clarity, participant engagement, and the structure of evaluation tools.
DELIVERY AGENTS PROCESS EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ENSC ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM PARTNERS Program Name: Small Business Energy Solutions How to fill this form: This is a word document that integrates some form features. All you have to d...
AI summary The document is a process evaluation questionnaire for ENSC's Small Business Energy Solutions program, asking partners to provide information about their role, experience with the transition from Nova Scotia Power to ENSC, and the impact on their relationship with the Program Administrator.
TH ELECTRICIANS PROCESS EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ENSC ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM PARTNERS Program Name: Small Business Energy Solutions How to fill this form: This is a word document that integrates some form features. All you have to d...
AI summary This document is a process evaluation questionnaire for ENSC's Small Business Energy Solutions program, aimed at program partners. It includes questions about their role, duration of partnership, and the impact of the transition from Nova Scotia Power to ENSC on market perception and relationship with the Program Administrator.
t applicable It was the same Program Administrator I had to deal with a new PA The transition went smoothly The transition caused some delays or adjustments Other, please comment Q2 - On a scale from 1 to 10 (where 1 is very bad and 10 is...
AI summary The text is a survey questionnaire related to the Small Business Energy Solutions Program administered by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. It asks participants about their experience with the Program Administrator, satisfaction levels, complaints received, and suggestions for improvement.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report APPENDIX VII - PARTICIPANT SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE Participant Survey ENSC Small Business Energy Solutions Program Oct 5, 2011 Could I speak with [INSERT NAME]? 1. Yes [GO TO INTRODUCT...
AI summary This document is an evaluation report from Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation's Small Business Energy Solutions Program, including a participant survey questionnaire. The survey aims to assess the program's effectiveness and gather feedback from participants.
indicate that your company or organization participated in Efficiency Nova Scotia’s Small Business Energy Solutions Program. Is this correct? 1. Yes (Go TO V3) 2. No Ref.: 5725 68 Small Business Energy Solutions Program Efficiency Nova Sco...
AI summary This section of the document asks participants if they or someone else at their organization is knowledgeable about their participation in the Small Business Energy Solutions Program and requests contact information for follow-up.
Don’t know) 99. (Refused) P5. What was the SINGLE most important reason your company or organization chose to participate in the program? (DO NOT READ – accept one response) 1. (To take advantage of program incentives) 2. (To see what else...
AI summary The text provides a set of survey questions related to participation in the Small Business Energy Solutions Program, including reasons for participation and prior purchases of energy-efficient lighting products. It also references an evaluation report from Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation in 2011.
w) 99. (Refused) [READ FIRST TIME THROUGH ONLY] Now I would like to ask you to consider what actions you would have taken in the absence of the Small Business Energy Solutions Program. Ref.: 5725 72 Small Business Energy Solutions Program...
AI summary The text references a 2011 evaluation report on the Small Business Energy Solutions Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. It includes a survey question asking respondents about the likelihood they would have taken specific energy efficiency actions in the absence of the program, such as installing energy-efficient lighting products.
rgy-efficient lighting products that you installed through the Program but at a later date? _Response _98 Don’t Know _99 Refused IF FR2c > 5, then ask: FR2cc. DO NOT POSE FR2cc IF DON’T KNOW OR REFUSED IN Q.FR2c You indicated in your previ...
AI summary The text is a survey question related to the Small Business Energy Solutions program, asking respondents about the likelihood of installing energy-efficient lighting products at a later date if the program had not been available, and how many months later they would have installed them.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report SPILLOVER [SP series] SP1. Now I'd like you to think of the time since you participated in the Small Business Energy Solutions Program. Has your company purchased and installed any...
AI summary The document is a 2011 evaluation report for the Small Business Energy Solutions Program, containing a series of survey questions aimed at assessing participants' actions post-program, including whether they installed additional energy-efficient lighting products and if they received or plan to receive financing or incentives from other Efficiency Nova Scotia programs.
what are the additional energy-efficient lighting products that you have installed on your own after participating in the Small Business Energy Solutions Program. Did you install… Ref.: 5725 76 Small Business Energy Solutions Program Effic...
AI summary The text is from an evaluation report on the Small Business Energy Solutions Program, asking participants about additional energy-efficient lighting products they installed after program participation. It includes a list of specific lighting products and options for respondents to indicate whether they installed them.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report S2. Also on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means ‘not at all satisfied’ and 5=‘very satisfied’, how satisfied are you with the following aspects of your experience of the Small Business...
AI summary The text presents a survey evaluating the Small Business Energy Solutions Program, focusing on customer satisfaction with various aspects of the program, including service delivery, installation processes, and incentives. It also includes a question about future likelihood of purchasing energy-efficient products and explores barriers to action and recommendations for improvement.
installing or replacing energy-using products for your business in the future? [98 = Don’t know/Don’t recall, 99 = Refused] BARRIERS TO ACTION & RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS [B series] B1. Does your company or organization own or lease...
AI summary The text outlines a series of survey questions related to barriers faced by businesses in implementing energy efficiency measures through the Small Business Energy Solutions Program. It includes questions about property ownership, permission requirements, and the identification of the most significant barrier.
2. No (Go to B7) 98. (Don’t know/Don’t recall) (Go to B7) 99. (Refused) (Go to B7) B5. What was the SINGLE most important barrier? (Do not read - one response) 1. (Concern that actual bill savings would be less than estimated) 2. (Lack of...
AI summary The text presents a survey form asking about the most important barriers to participation in the Small Business Energy Solutions Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. It includes options such as concerns about bill savings, lack of information, and approval delays, and asks respondents to rate the importance of reducing energy usage on a scale of 1 to 5.
f 1 to 5, where 1=‘not at all important’ and 5=‘very important’, how important is reducing energy usage to your company or organization? [98 = Don’t know/Don’t recall, 99 = Refused] B8. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=‘not at all important’...
AI summary The text contains survey questions aimed at understanding the importance of energy usage reduction and cost management for businesses, as well as feedback on the Small Business Energy Solutions Program. It asks about the percentage of annual operating budgets attributed to energy costs and seeks suggestions for program improvements and the potential benefits of a participation flowchart.
Other? 17. Vacant 98. (Don’t know) 99. (Refused) F3. Approximately how many full-time equivalent workers are employed at this facility? 1. Fewer than 5 2. 5 to 9 3. 10 to 19 4. 20 to 49 5. 50 to 99 6. 100 to 249 7. 250 or More 98. (Don’t k...
AI summary The text contains a series of survey questions related to workforce size, building operating hours, company structure, and number of business locations in Nova Scotia. These questions are part of an evaluation report for the Small Business Energy Solutions Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation.
ate the corresponding cooling system number for each section (Site validation/Contact declaration): Percent of the time when both lighting and heating are ON in this section (Contact declaration): Ref.: 5725 89 Small Business Energy Soluti...
AI summary The text includes forms and evaluation reports related to energy efficiency programs, specifically focusing on lighting and heating systems validation, lamp status verification, and exit sign LED measurements. It involves data collection for the Small Business Energy Solutions Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation.
Is the equipment still used? If not, which percentage is operating? When did the change occur? Number – Occupancy sensor (From database): Number – Occupancy sensor installed (On-site validation): Ref.: 5725 91 Small Business Energy Solutio...
AI summary The document contains a table and questions related to the evaluation of the Small Business Energy Solutions Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation in 2011. It focuses on occupancy sensors and the lamps they control, including their usage, wattage, and operation hours before installation.
hich of the following statements would you say most accurately describes your company’s / organization’s use of the new lighting that was installed through the Small Business Energy Solutions Program? 1. Use lights more than the lights tha...
AI summary The text discusses the installation of lighting loggers to monitor the usage of new lighting installed through the Small Business Energy Solutions Program. It also provides examples of codes for lighting fixtures, ballasts, and lamps to be used in data collection.
use in form 8 FT fixture for 1 T12 lamp T12 – 8FT – 1L Fixtures 4 FT fixture for 2 T12 lamps T12 – 4FT – 2L Electronic ELE Ballast Magnetic MAG CFL – Screw-in – 13W CFL – SI – 13W CFL – Hardwire – 42W CFL – HW – 42W CFL – Hardglass – PAR 2...
AI summary The document outlines the installation protocol for lighting loggers under the Small Business Energy Solutions Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation, focusing on the selection of installation locations.
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Table 7: Program Performance as Net Energy and Demand Savings at the Generator 2011 2012 DSM PROGRAM Energy GWh Demand MW Energy GWh Demand MW RESIDENTIAL ARet 7.175 1.144 6.795 0.999 Appliance Replacement 0.548 0.065 Instant Savings 13.80...
AI summary Table 7 presents program performance data for energy and demand savings from 2011 to 2012, including contributions from residential and BNI programs. The table includes specific programs like ARet, HEA, and BES, and highlights overall net energy and demand savings achieved by C&S.
3 TRACKING SHEET Econoler reviewed the content of ENSC's tracking sheet for Solar. The tracking sheet is clear and useful. It provides a quick way to monitor the status and achieved savings of all the projects, and only minor additions for...
AI summary Econoler reviewed ENSC's Solar tracking sheet and found it to be clear, useful, and well-structured, with minor additions needed for evaluation. The sheet includes tabs for pre-approval, rebate approval, and financing approval, and provides detailed information on projects, participants, and savings calculations.
1 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Business Energy Rebates (BER) provides financial incentives in the form of prescriptive rebates to business, non-profit and institutional (BNI) clients to encourage the reduction of electrical energy consumption and d...
AI summary The Business Energy Rebates (BER) program provides prescriptive rebates to BNI clients in Nova Scotia to reduce energy consumption. Launched in 2010, it includes categories like HVAC and lighting, with eligible measures based on industry standards. In 2012, the program expanded to include commercial kitchen and agricultural equipment, aiming for 14.9 GWh electricity savings.
Table 5: Distributors' Satisfaction with Program Aspect of Program Mean (/10) Sample Size 10 Mean (1="Not at all Satisfied", 10="Very Satisfied") Program overall 8.3 Program support and communications 8.9 Rebate processing, tracking and re...
AI summary Table 5 presents distributors' satisfaction with a program, showing high scores for program support and communications but lower scores for rebate processing. Distributors noted that advertising improved sales, especially for LED lighting, but some felt that other BNI programs competed with their BER business by offering similar products and services.
3.5.1 Previous Program Participation Before participating in BER, three in ten participants had previously taken part in an ENSC program (30%). Among those who had previously participated in the programs, Smart Lighting Choices and Custom...
AI summary Before joining the Business Energy Rebates (BER) program, 30% of participants had previously taken part in an Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) program. The most frequently mentioned previous programs were Smart Lighting Choices and Custom Retrofit, while participation in other programs was less common.
Table 6: Previous Program Participation Other Program Participation 2011 (%) 2012 (%) Sample Size 43 56 Yes 21% 30% No 65% 66% Don't know 14% 4% Program Participation 2011 (#) 2012 (#) Sample Size 9 17 Smart Lighting Choices (SLC) 7 Custom...
AI summary Table 6 presents data on previous program participation, showing a slight increase in participation from 2011 to 2012, with a sample size of 43 in 2011 and 56 in 2012. The participation rates for various programs are also outlined, including Smart Lighting Choices, Custom Retrofit, and Small Business Energy Solutions.
3.5.2 Program Awareness Participants found out about BER in a number of different ways. However, communication from ENSC was the primary source (41%), including contact with ENSC staff (20%), the ENSC website (14%), the newspapers (5%), EN...
AI summary Participants learned about the Business Energy Rebates (BER) program through various channels, with ENSC communication being the primary source. Word of mouth also played a significant role, suggesting high program satisfaction.
Table 9: Motivations for Product Installation 2012 Motivations for Product Lighting New Motors or VSDs HVAC Equipment/ Upgrades Compressed Air Kitchen Agriculture All Measures Installation Most Imp. % 2nd Most Imp. % Most Imp. # 2nd Most I...
AI summary Table 9 outlines the motivations for product installation across various categories such as lighting, new motors, HVAC equipment, and others. The primary motivation is saving on energy costs, with additional factors including program incentives, building renovations, and reducing carbon footprint.
Table 26: Displaced Wattages for Each Type of Ballast Used in the Tracking Sheet New Ballast and Lamp Systems Baseline Wattage New Wattage Lamp ΔW Ballast ΔW Proportion of T8 Lamps Average Ballast ΔW 1-lamp ballast with HP-T8-32 W lamp 43....
AI summary Table 26 presents displaced wattages for various ballast and lamp systems used in the tracking sheet. It includes baseline wattage, new wattage, and changes in wattage for lamps and ballasts, along with the proportion of T8 lamps sold through the SLC program in 2011.
CONCLUSION The 2012 evaluation of BER demonstrated that the program had undergone a series of changes, creating an intensified impact on the market. In fact, BER has grown in both range and scale, expanding from offering only mail-in rebat...
AI summary The 2012 evaluation of the Building Energy Rebate (BER) program showed significant improvements in its range, scale, and impact since the 2011 evaluation. The program expanded to include instant rebates and new equipment categories, and ENSC implemented key recommendations. Net energy savings and demand savings increased substantially in 2012, though some distributors noted competition from other BNI programs.
2012 Evaluation Report Livestock Waterers Livestock waterer – Number installed: Is the equipment still used? If not, why and since when? Wattage [W]: Does it contain an adjustable thermostat? Agriculture Heat Pads Agriculture heat pad – Nu...
AI summary The 2012 Evaluation Report contains a table with information on various energy-related equipment, including livestock waterers, agriculture heat pads, and engine block heater timers. The table requests details on installation numbers, current usage, reasons for discontinuation, wattage, and other relevant characteristics.
3.5.1 Previous Program Participation Before participating in Custom Retrofit, 44 percent of the respondents had previously taken part in an ENSC program. Of the 12 respondents who participated in previous NSPI or ENSC programs, five report...
AI summary In the Custom Retrofit program, 44% of respondents had previously participated in an ENSC program. Among 12 respondents who had participated in previous NSPI or ENSC programs, five participated in Small Business Energy Solutions, five in Smart Lighting Choices, one in Commercial Direct Install, and one in an unspecified program.
INTRODUCTION Hello, my name is ______ and I am with CRA (Corporate Research Associates), and we are performing an evaluation of energy efficiency services provided by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. Our records indicate that you or you...
AI summary An individual from CRA (Corporate Research Associates) is contacting a participant of Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation's Commercial and Industrial Custom Program to gather feedback for program evaluation and improvement purposes.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW As part of the Custom program, NC was launched by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) on October 1, 2010. It provides technical assistance and financial incentives to help business, non-profit and institutional (BNI)...
AI summary The Custom program, launched by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) in 2010, includes the New Construction (NC) component, which provides incentives for energy-efficient building projects. NC uses energy modeling and offers two participation paths, aiming for 6.1 GWh of electricity savings and 1.1 MW of demand savings in 2012.
1 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Custom program is comprised of two components, with one targeting retrofit projects and the other targeting new construction or major renovations to the existing buildings. As part of the Custom program, Custom Ne...
AI summary The Custom program, managed by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC), includes New Construction (NC) and Retrofit components. NC provides incentives for energy-efficient commercial and industrial buildings, using energy modeling and prescriptive rebates. The program aims for significant electricity and demand savings, with performance tracked under the 2012 Demand-Side Management Plan.
Commercial Direct Install CDI provides direct installation of energy-efficient lighting and non-lighting products free of charge to small businesses in Nova Scotia. CDI features the following products: - > a variety of compact fluorescent...
AI summary The Commercial Direct Install (CDI) program provides free installation of energy-efficient products to small businesses in Nova Scotia. It includes lighting and non-lighting items such as LED exit signs, hot water tank wraps, and faucet aerators. The program aimed for significant electricity and demand savings in 2012.
Category of Product Number of Sites Visited Quantity Installed – From Tracking Sheet Percentage of Products Installed On-Site Installation Rate Error Margin6 T8 48 4,135 97% 97% 2% T5 1 57 100% 100% 0% CFL 32 635 90% 90% 7% Exit Sign 13 71...
AI summary Table 14 presents data on the installation rates and percentages of products installed on-site for various categories, including T8, T5, CFL, Exit Sign, and Other. The table highlights the number of sites visited, quantity installed, and error margins for each category.
5.2.3 Dimmable CFLs Three different types of dimmable CFL can be installed under CDI: - > 8-watt dimmable CFLs; - > 14-watt dimmable CFLs; and - > 16-watt dimmable CFLs.
AI summary The document outlines three types of dimmable compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) that can be installed under the Commercial Demand Initiative (CDI): >8-watt, >14-watt, and >16-watt dimmable CFLs.
1. Yes [CONTINUE] 2. No [PROMPT: "Is there someone else in your organization who would know about having participated in the Business Energy Solutions Program?"] Yes [ASK TO SPEAK TO THEM AND REPEAT INTRODUCTION] No [THANK & TERMINATE] 3....
AI summary This text outlines a survey process related to participation in the Business Energy Solutions Program, which includes the Small Business Energy Solutions and Commercial Direct Install components. The Small Business Energy Solutions component offers up to an 80% incentive.
[SCHEDULED, IF NECESSARY, FOR: _______________________________] to upgrade energy efficient lighting and non-lighting measures. The Commercial Direct Install component provides direct installation of cost-effective energy-efficient measure...
AI summary The Commercial Direct Install component offers direct installation of energy-efficient measures at no cost to small businesses, aiming to upgrade energy efficiency in lighting and non-lighting areas.
Recommendations to Improve the Program (Series R) - R1. Do you have any suggestions to improve the [Small Business Energy Solutions/Commercial Direct Install] program? Consider all aspects of the program: Process, marketing, interactions w...
AI summary The document presents a recommendation to improve the Small Business Energy Solutions/Commercial Direct Install program, seeking suggestions on various aspects including process, marketing, interactions with utility staff, contractors, and program forms. Most respondents indicated they did not know.
FRC2aM2. installed the [MEASURE 2] that was installed through the Commercial Direct Install program? Response 98 Don't Know 99 Refused
AI summary The document references the installation of [MEASURE 2] through the Commercial Direct Install program, with a response category indicating 'Don't Know' and 'Refused' as options.
[ASK FRC4 ONCE, NOT FOR EACH MEASURE VERIFIED IN FRC0a-FRC0b] FRC4. Next, I'm going to ask you to rate the importance of the Commercial Direct Install program as well as other factors that might have influenced your decision to install ene...
AI summary The text requests a rating of the importance of the Commercial Direct Install program and other factors influencing the decision to install energy-efficient measures through it, using a scale from 0 to 10.
According to our research, there would be approximately […] in 2012. (Read one category at a time and ask Q2 for that category) Products Number of Shipments to Canada Number of Shipments to Nova Scotia Residential BR lamps of 60 to 85 W 3...
AI summary The table provides shipment data for various types of BR and ER lamps to Canada and Nova Scotia in 2012, highlighting the number of shipments for different wattage categories in both residential and commercial contexts.