Topic:"Commercial Industrial Programs" in M06733

3. BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT AND INSTITUTIONAL (BNI) PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Efficiency Nova Scotia's Business, Non-Profit and Institutional (BNI) programs are designed to provide customers with easy access to energy efficiency solutions. The pro...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia's BNI programs aim to provide businesses, non-profits, and institutions with energy efficiency solutions through technical and financial support. The programs will shift to a customer-centric approach by 2016, simplifying access to services and leveraging industry professionals. Key services include Efficient Product Rebates, Custom Incentives, and Direct Installation.

In the table below, please indicate by using Yes/No for each observation whether the products eligible for rebates were easily identified. The products are located at eye level on the shelf. Yes No Indicate the percentage of available prod...

AI summary The text presents a table assessing whether eligible rebate products are easily identifiable in retail settings. It includes questions about product placement, signage, customer ability to identify products, and sources of rebate information.

Program Awareness and Participation (P Series) - P1. Did your company or organization participate in any other Nova Scotia Power or Efficiency Nova Scotia programs before the Business Energy Rebates Program? - 1. Yes - 2. No (Go to P4) - 9...

AI summary The document outlines a series of questions related to program awareness and participation, specifically focusing on the Business Energy Rebates Program. It asks whether respondents participated in prior programs, how they learned about the Business Energy Rebates Program, and what motivated their participation.

On-Site Visit Data Collection Form 1. General Information Date of visit: Project Name: Project Tracking sheet #: Company Name: Contact Name: Address: Telephone: Retail: Manufacturing/ Industrial: Grocery/ Supermarket: Type of facility: Col...

AI summary The document presents an On-Site Visit Data Collection Form used to gather information about energy usage and facility details. It includes sections for general information, project tracking, company details, and facility type, among other data points.

New equipment installed Baseline equipment Qua intity Wat ttage Quantity ntity Wat tage Additional Туре Tracking Sheet On-Site validation Tracking Sheet On-Site validation Notes: Туре Tracking Sheet On-Site validation Tracking Sheet On-Sit...

AI summary The text presents a table detailing the installation of new lighting equipment and baseline equipment, including various types of LED and other lighting fixtures. It includes information on wattage, quantity, tracking sheets, on-site validation, and additional notes relevant to each type of lighting.

Reasons for Participating [P Series] - P1. Did your company or organization participate in any other Nova Scotia Power or Efficiency Nova Scotia energy efficiency programs before participation in the Custom Program? CODE ONE ONLY - 1. Yes...

AI summary This section of the document asks participants about their prior involvement in energy efficiency programs, the reasons for joining the Custom Program, and who was responsible for specifying measures during the project design phase. It includes response options for each question.

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 The text outlines a structured process for conducting a survey regarding participation in the Business Energy Solutions Program. It includes steps for handling responses such as 'Yes', 'No', 'Don't know', and 'Refused', with options to reschedule or terminate the survey.

Table 14: BR Lamp Market Sizes in Canada, Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia, 2014 Product Class Shipments to Canada in 2014 Shipments to Atlantic Canada in 2014 Shipments to Nova Scotia in 2014 60–85 W BR – residential 1,809,826 88,099 34,91...

AI summary Table 14 provides data on BR lamp market sizes in Canada, Atlantic Canada, and Nova Scotia in 2014, categorizing shipments by product class and usage (residential and commercial).

Table 16: Unitary Savings Values for General Service Incandescent Reflector Lamps 25 Product Class Demand Savings (W/unit) Annual Energy Savings (kWh/unit) Residential 85 watt BR30 – residential 21 18 75 watt BR38 – residential 21 18 120 w...

AI summary Table 16 presents unitary savings values for general service incandescent reflector lamps in residential and commercial settings, including demand savings in watts per unit and annual energy savings in kilowatt-hours per unit for various lamp types.

Table 2: First Year Net Demand Reduction at Generator. FIRST YEAR EVALUATED PLANNING TARGETS TRACKING SYSTEM DSM COMPONENT Net Savings (MW) Target MW Net Reduction Net as % of Target Tracked MW Net Reduction Net as % of Tracked Residential...

AI summary Table 2 presents the first year net demand reduction at the generator for various demand-side management (DSM) components, including residential and business programs, as well as codes and standards. The table shows the net savings, targets, and tracking system performance for each component, with some components not tracked or having no targets set.

Note 2: Rental Properties and Condos Services common spaces measures are claimed under Business Energy Solutions; Residential Financing does not have separate savings information. As shown in Figure 2, a small number of programs produce mo...

AI summary The text discusses energy savings and demand reduction contributions from various programs, highlighting that a few programs contribute most of the savings. Codes & Standards are noted as a DSM initiative outside the portfolio, while other programs like Residential Direct Install and Business Energy Rebates are top contributors.

O. Custom New Construction (Full-Scale) This Business, Non-Profit and Institutional (BNI) program provides prescriptive rebates to organizations for the implementation of above-code building envelope, lighting and HVAC design implementatio...

AI summary The BNI program offers rebates for energy-efficient commercial construction. The 2014 evaluation used ASHRAE and IPMVP methods, recommending calibration analysis and delaying NECB 2011 baseline adoption until common practice. Code enforcement challenges (underfunding, inspector focus on health/safety) justify using current practices instead of new codes. The evaluation is deemed competent but data-limited.

6 benefits in earlier years. For example, at the end of 2014, there were 132 schools 27 participating in the Green Schools Nova Scotia program, up from 87 in 2013 and 49 in 28 2012. Additionally, there were approximately 30,000 students re...

AI summary The Green Schools Nova Scotia program expanded significantly between 2012-2014, with 132 schools participating in 2014 and 30,000 students engaged. The text also references a 2016-2018 EECA supply agreement (M06733) and E1's responses to NSPI information requests.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 2016, 2017 and 2018 would include the number of schools participating in the Green 2 Schools Nova Scotia program, the number of students participating in Green Teams and 3 the number of students affected by the program,...

AI summary The text outlines quantifiable benefits of energy efficiency programs from 2016-2018, including participation metrics for Green Schools Nova Scotia, community engagement outcomes, and social media impact. It references ENSC's Summer Tour growth, CRA survey results showing increased visitor satisfaction and energy behavior adoption, and the potential of social media for outreach.

te Filed: March 27, 2015 NSPI IR-12 Attachment 1 Page 14 of 26 Summary of Results – All Sectors Highest Average Range of Bill General Participation Conclusions Single-Year Long-Term Savings For Cumulative Participation Rate Increase Rate I...

AI summary The summary of results indicates that the residential sector has a highest single-year rate increase of 7% and an average long-term rate increase of 2%, with bill savings ranging from -1% to 9%. The low-income sector has a highest single-year rate increase of 8% and an average long-term rate increase of 2%, with bill savings ranging from -2% to 12%. Small C&I has a highest single-year rate increase of 6% and an average long-term rate increase of 1%, with bill savings ranging from 37% to 47%. Large C&I has a highest single-year rate increase of 9% and an average long-term rate increase of 0%, with bill savings ranging from 2% to 3%.

Base Low Mid High End-Use Category MWh MW $M MWh MW $M MWh MW $M MWh MW $M RES-Appliance 34,392 6.6 19.4 19,213 4.0 16.6 40,022 7.4 19.6 42,397 7.8 19.9 RES-Behaviour 46,559 11.8 4.4 46,540 11.8 4.4 46,561 11.8 4.4 46,568 11.8 4.4 RES-HVAC...

AI summary The text presents a table with energy usage data across different end-use categories and demand levels, including metrics such as MWh, MW, and $M. It provides a detailed breakdown of energy consumption for residential and commercial sectors under varying demand scenarios.

39 0.0 0.1 1 0.0 0.0 40 0.0 0.1 41 0.0 0.1 LED Lamps-End of Life-BES 22 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 37 0.0 0.1 38 0.0 0.1 LED Refrigeration Strip Lighting-End of Life replacement 211 0.1 0.1 197 0.0 0.1 247 0.1 0.1 266 0.1 0.1 LED Refrigeration Stri...

AI summary The text presents numerical data related to the end-of-life replacement of various LED lighting products, including lamps, refrigeration strip lighting, and exterior fixtures. The data includes quantities and values associated with each category, likely representing program participation or inventory metrics.

commitment from holding company for customer premise equipment and negotiated two such contracts. Integrated energy rights marketing into such contracts providing for agency rights over energy supply. For a confidential real-estate holding...

AI summary The document outlines various business and product planning initiatives, including energy services strategies, financing programs, multiclient studies on customer financing, two-way customer communications, and revised business models for energy subsidiaries. Projects involve analysis of market research, cost structures, and strategic assessments for utilities and manufacturers.

OPERATIONS For a confidential energy client, determined market channel strategy and negotiated sales alliances and distributorships with several companies, including power marketers, one of the nation's largest property management companie...

AI summary The text outlines operational activities for energy clients, including market strategy development, sales alliances with power marketers and contractors, corporate marketing initiatives, and wholesale marketing analyses. No specific regulatory arguments or Nova Scotia proceedings are directly addressed.

Exhibit 8: A Categorization of DSM Program Offerings across Jurisdictions 21,22 cotiv stal dr o SaskP ,48 , O .ec ' th maine percentage of rotal ٥,, wer Pak. CIES Quebec vet 'exl ! th Maine Perentage of Total 14 lo. The o' arii o, va in 94...

AI summary Exhibit 8 categorizes Demand Side Management (DSM) program offerings across various jurisdictions, highlighting the prevalence of different types of programs such as prescriptive, existing home, new home, low income, appliance retirement, and demand response programs. It also includes statistics on the percentage of total programs offered in different regions.

- Residential and Commercial Prescriptive (100%) - Commercial and Industrial Custom (88%) - Residential Appliance Retirement (75%) - Residential Low Income (63%) - Commercial New Construction (63%) Other programs offered by ENS, but not of...

AI summary The text outlines participation rates for various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, noting that some programs are not widely offered by other jurisdictions. It also mentions that certain programs, like the Residential In-Home Feedback, have lower participation rates.

ENSC's DSM portfolio includes residential and business, nonͲprofit, and institutional (BNI) programs: Residential34 BNI35 Efficient Product Rebates (includes components ƒ marketed as Instant Savings and Appliance Retirement); Existing Resi...

AI summary ENSC's DSM portfolio includes residential and BNI programs, with a focus on efficient product rebates and direct installation. The portfolio is 31% residential and 69% commercial, though no targeted industrial programs exist despite the 2015Ͳ2040 DSM Potential Study indicating industrial savings as the most cost-effective.

MeasureLevel Results for Baseline E1 and Optimized Case D Scenarios Pro m T gra ype Sub ͲPro gra m Me asu re Mo del Bui ldin g T ype End Use Cat ego ry Sto ck T tme nt rea Dem and (kW ) Ene rgy (M Wh ) Tot l. Cos al I mp t ($ ) 10 Bus ine...

AI summary The document presents MeasureLevel results comparing baseline E1 and optimized case D scenarios, focusing on energy efficiency measures such as LED exterior lighting rebates for commercial buildings. It outlines demand, energy usage, and cost impacts for different models and building types.

Schedule B

AI summary Schedule B from the Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding document lists acronyms and their expansions relevant to energy efficiency, utility regulation, and resource planning. It includes organizations, programs, and regulatory frameworks involved in Nova Scotia's electricity sector.

une 30, 2016. This will allow sufficient time to deal with any such matters prior to the submission of the next DSM Plan. [25] For reasons that are explained later in this Decision, however, the Board does not approve the Quantum Agreement...

AI summary The Board does not approve the Quantum Agreement due to insufficient DSM spending in the public interest, despite support from multiple groups. It approves some aspects like the DSM Expenditure Justification Criteria and the Small Business Energy Study, though NSPI objects to the latter due to cost. The DOE supports equity principles and other sections of the agreements.

6) SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY STUDY a) Efficiencyone agrees to undertake a Small Business Energy Study In 2016, with the scope to be developed in consultation with the Small Business Advocate.

AI summary Efficiencyone has agreed to conduct a Small Business Energy Study in 2016, with the scope to be developed in consultation with the Small Business Advocate. The study aims to address energy efficiency opportunities for small businesses in Nova Scotia.

Small Business Energy Study The SBA is encouraged by EOne's commitment in the Monetary Consensus to undertake a Small Business Energy Study in 2016. The scope of the study will be developed in consultation with the SBA. 14 In his evidence,...

AI summary The SBA supports EOne's commitment to a 2016 Small Business Energy Study, emphasizing its potential to analyze small business energy habits and improve DSM program participation. John Athas highlights the study's benefits for class-specific design and expenditure tracking. NSP acknowledges the value of market research for DSM but lacks details on the study's scope or funding.

Small Business Energy Study As outlined in the Evidence provided by John Athas (Exhibit 41) on behalf of the Small Business Advocate (SBA), some constituents of the small business sector fail to participate in and benefit from DSM programs...

AI summary The document highlights that small businesses in Nova Scotia face operational challenges preventing participation in DSM programs, as noted by John Athas on behalf of the Small Business Advocate. The EAC supports a study to improve alignment between efficiency programs and sector needs, emphasizing that DSM program shortcomings should prompt recalibration, not elimination.

une 30, 2016. This will allow sufficient time to deal with any such matters prior to the submission of the next DSM Plan. [25] For reasons that are explained later in this Decision, however, the Board does not approve the Quantum Agreement...

AI summary The Board did not approve the Quantum Agreement due to insufficient DSM spending in the public interest, despite support from CA, SBA, EAC, and AEC. It approved aspects like the DSM Expenditure Justification Criteria and Small Business Energy Study, though NSPI objected to the latter due to cost. The DOE supported equity principles, and non-financial provisions will be addressed through the DSM Advisory Group.

6) SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY STUDY a) Efficiencyone agrees to undertake a Small Business Energy Study In 2016, with the scope to be developed in consultation with the Small Business Advocate.

AI summary Efficiencyone agrees to conduct a Small Business Energy Study in 2016, with the study's scope to be developed in collaboration with the Small Business Advocate. The study's purpose and methodology are not detailed in the provided text.

Specific Compliance Filing Comments The Small Business Advocate (SBA) offers the following comments specific to items within the EfficiencyOne Compliance Filing of September 15, 2015. - 1. The issue of flexibility in deviating from specifi...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) provides comments on EfficiencyOne's 2015 compliance filing, raising concerns about Mid-Course Adjustments, budget increases for the Residential Efficiency Rebate Program despite lower TRC/PAC test results, missing Rate Impact analyses, and collaboration on a 2016 Small Business Energy Study. The SBA requests clarity on budget flexibility and highlights gaps in cost recovery analysis.

4.2.1 Primary and Secondary Research - Innovation is critical to ensure ENS programs reflect current technologies and consumer behaviour patterns. As such, an important focus of research will be to explore new opportunities for DSM program...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) emphasizes innovation in Demand Side Management (DSM) programs through primary/secondary research, focusing on consumer behavior, new technologies, and opportunities like demand-response. ENS will develop information management systems to improve customer experience, streamline reporting, and enhance program delivery, building on Synapse's 2013-2015 DSM Plan recommendations and the UARB's Decision.

4.3.1 Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing ENS recognizes a lack of upfront capital can be a barrier to customers adopting energy efficiency measures. For this reason, financing DSM activities is a complementary incentive struct...

AI summary ENS acknowledges upfront capital barriers to energy efficiency and supports financing DSM activities as complementary incentives. Despite historically low participation rates in financing programs (median <0.5% in 2011), ENS continues to enable PACE programs via municipal partnerships, allowing tax-based repayment for energy upgrades. ENS's role is facilitative, not direct service provision, with PACE participants eligible for ENS programs.