Topic:"Commercial Industrial Programs" in M07544

Current Programs Program Name Program Offer and Incentive Structure Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) Qualifying small commercial and industrial customers (with an annual consumption under 350,000 kWh) receive qualifying products inst...

AI summary The chunk outlines the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program, which provides financial incentives and interest-free financing to small commercial and industrial customers with annual consumption under 350,000 kWh to support energy efficiency improvements.

Program Net Savings (GWh) Expenditure Appliance Retirement 58 Not available Retailer Coupons 280 Not available Heating & Cooling Incentive 174 Not available Home Assistance Program 55 Not available Other Residential Programs 5 Not availabl...

AI summary The document presents a table with energy efficiency programs and their associated net savings and expenditures, followed by another table showing TRC and PAC values for various program categories. The data highlights the scope and financial aspects of different energy efficiency initiatives.

Figure 22: Union Gas Targets & Performance Metric[s](#page-112-0) 4 Resource Acquisition Scorecard Resource Acquisition - Commercial & Industrial Commercial & Industrial Prescriptive $ 6,755,000 302.055.812 $ 6.763,000 $ 7,486,000 $ 7,149,...

AI summary The text presents a table outlining various Commercial & Industrial programs and their associated budgets, targets, and performance metrics, including Resource Acquisition, Evaluation, and Performance-Based initiatives such as RunSmart and Strategic Energy Management (SEM).

Annual Savings Target: 884GWh Figure 24: Customer Count and Loads 1 Customers Count Electricity Sold 2014 (Gigawatt Hours) Residential 1,709,071 17,965 Light Industrial and Commercial 201,812 18,501 Large Industrial 177 13,994 Other 3,489...

AI summary The document outlines the Annual Savings Target of 884GWh and provides a breakdown of customer counts and electricity sold by category in BC Hydro. Residential customers make up the majority of accounts, while commercial and industrial accounts each account for about one third of total electricity supplied.

APPENDIX A-5: OREGON & WASHINGTON (ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON)

AI summary This appendix discusses the Energy Trust of Oregon's role in demand-side management (DSM) and energy efficiency programs, including collaboration with the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA). Key programs include the Industrial Accelerator Program (IAP) and Evaluation Contractor (EC) initiatives.

APPENDIX A: MEASURE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

AI summary Appendix A outlines the Measure Development Process within a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, involving entities like the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) and the DSM Advisory Group (DSMAG). It references energy efficiency frameworks, cost methodologies, and stakeholder involvement in demand-side management (DSM) initiatives.

LOAD AND CONSUMPTION INFORMATION

AI summary The text provides context for load and consumption information, listing acronyms related to energy efficiency, regulatory bodies, and programs. Key entities include organizations like the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and programs such as Demand Side Management.

Program Analysis Initiatives Target Market Incentive Setting Methodology Residential Rebate (Electric) Residential customers looking to upgrade to more energy efficient appliances. Appliance rebate up to $75 available on refrigerators, dis...

AI summary The document outlines three energy efficiency initiatives by ConEd: residential appliance rebates, a thermostat program for residential customers, and a small business direct install program. These programs aim to encourage energy-efficient upgrades through financial incentives and free on-site assessments.

EFFICIENCY VERMONT CORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS (RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures (Prescriptive Incentives) Links Lighting Commercial  LED Fixtures  Lighting Controls Rebates are paid after purchase and subm...

AI summary The document outlines the core program offerings of Efficiency Vermont, focusing on residential and business programs. It includes details on lighting and refrigeration/commercial kitchen equipment incentives, specifying prescriptive and quasi-prescriptive rebates for qualified products.

Figure 48: Number of Customer Accounts 2 Maine 572 L All sectors 805,178 806,103 806,950 819,638 ··· Residential (22) 709,288 710,160 710,988 721,508 ··· Commercial 122 92,844 92,884 92,896 95,047 "" Industrial 022 3,046 3, 0 59 3,066 3,08...

AI summary Figure 48 presents the number of customer accounts in Maine across different sectors, while Figure 49 shows customer electricity rates for residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors in 2015. Efficiency Maine is listed with specific rates for each sector.

NATIONAL GRID CORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS (RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures Links Large Retrofit Program Commercial  Provides incentives for lighting and lighting controls, variable speed drives, food servic...

AI summary The Large Retrofit Program provides incentives for energy efficiency measures in commercial settings, including lighting, variable speed drives, and food service equipment. Custom incentives are available for non-prescriptive measures, with up to 50 percent of the incremental costs covered. Engineering studies are also supported with up to 50 percent reimbursement.

Table 15 : ENS Program Overview Program Name Program Offer and Incentive Structure Type of Program (for CE modelling purposes) Business Energy Rebates This incentive offer for commercial and industrial customers is offered through a midstr...

AI summary The document outlines two ENS programs: Business Energy Rebates and Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES). Both programs provide incentives for energy-efficient equipment installation, with options for prescriptive rebates or interest-free financing. The Business Energy Rebates program is available to commercial and industrial customers, while SBES targets small businesses with lower energy consumption.

Program Net Savings (GWh) Expenditure Appliance Retirement 58 Not available Retailer Coupons 280 Not available Heating & Cooling Incentive 174 Not available Home Assistance Program 55 Not available Other Residential Programs 5 Not availabl...

AI summary The document presents a table summarizing various energy efficiency programs and their associated net savings and expenditures. It also includes data on TRC and PAC metrics for different program categories, along with a reference to a 2011-2014 Conservation Results report.

Figure 46: Electric Savings Result 9 Program Names (Savings in MWh) Accumulated Savings to Year C&I Custom Efficiency C&I Equipment Rebate Small Business Direct Install Residential Direct Install Appliance Bounty Residential Room Air Condi...

AI summary Figure 46 and 47 present accumulated electric and gas savings results by program and year, highlighting program names, savings in MWh and Dth, and percentages achieved. The data reflects contributions from various programs such as C&I Custom Efficiency, Residential Direct Install, and Multifamily Energy Efficiency. The figures also show program discontinuations and changes in targets over time.

EFFICIENCY VERMONT CORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS (RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures (Prescriptive Incentives) Links Agricultural Equipment Rebates Agricultural (Commercial)  Lighting  Equipment Rebates are pai...

AI summary The document outlines the Efficiency Vermont Core Program Offerings, focusing on residential and business programs. It includes details on agricultural equipment rebates and appliance rebates, specifying eligible products and the process for claiming incentives.

2. Technical Reference Manual Efficiency Maine has Residential TRMs and Commercial TRMs. These are documentation for energy and demand savings calculations of energy efficiency measures along with all the typically associated technology in...

AI summary Efficiency Maine has developed Residential and Commercial Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs) to document energy and demand savings calculations for energy efficiency measures, including associated technology information and assumptions.

Figure 63: Electric Program Expenditures 2015 [12](#page-198-0) Program Incentive Delivery Total Appliance Rebate Program (Residential) Residential customers who are looking to purchase new ENERGY STAR Certified appliances. http://www.effi...

AI summary The document presents Electric Program Expenditures for 2015, detailing various incentive programs offered by Efficiency Maine. These programs target residential and business customers, providing rebates and discounts for energy-efficient appliances, lighting, and heating equipment.

NATIONAL GRID – UTILITY OVERVIEW

AI summary The document provides an overview of National Grid's utility operations, referencing regulatory bodies, energy efficiency programs, and technical standards relevant to Nova Scotia. Key entities include Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB), Demand Side Management (DSM), and Efficiency Nova Scotia (EN). Topics focus on utility regulation and energy efficiency initiatives.

NATIONAL GRID CORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS (RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures Links Large Retrofit Program Commercial  Provides incentives for lighting and lighting controls, variable speed drives, food servic...

AI summary The Large Retrofit Program offers incentives for energy efficiency measures in commercial settings, including lighting, variable speed drives, and food service equipment. Custom incentives are available for non-prescriptive measures, with up to 50% of the incremental equipment costs covered. Engineering studies are also supported, with 50% of the study costs reimbursed.

High Level Specifications

AI summary The document outlines a regulatory proceeding in Nova Scotia, listing acronyms and entities involved in energy efficiency, demand-side management, and utility regulation. Key organizations include Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) and Efficiency Nova Scotia (EN), with references to programs like DSM and EEPS.

Table 151115 : ENS Program Overview Program Name Program Offer and Incentive Structure Type of Program (for CE modelling purposes) Business Energy Rebates This incentive offer for commercial and industrial customers is offered through a mi...

AI summary The document outlines two energy efficiency programs: Business Energy Rebates and Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES). Both programs provide incentives for commercial and industrial customers, including prescriptive rebates and interest-free financing. SBES targets smaller businesses with lower annual energy consumption and offers up to 60% cost coverage.

based on a similar program that was offered for Efficiency Vermont, with adjustments made for different product pricing in the two jurisdictions. Continue all current program management, program benchmarking (as required for new programs)...

AI summary The Business Energy Rebates program recommends continuing current management and evaluation activities to understand motivations and barriers in the commercial and industrial sectors, drawing from a similar program in Efficiency Vermont with adjustments for product pricing differences.

Program Net Savings (GWh) Expenditure Appliance Retirement 58 Not available Retailer Coupons 280 Not available Heating & Cooling Incentive 174 Not available Home Assistance Program 55 Not available Other Residential Programs 5 Not availabl...

AI summary The document presents a table of energy conservation programs with their associated net savings and expenditures, highlighting the performance of various residential, commercial, and industrial initiatives between 2011 and 2014. It also includes data on TRC and PAC for different program categories.

Figure 232223: Union Gas Targets & Performance Metrics [44](#page-130-0) Resource Acquisition Scorecard OEB OEB OEB Approved OEB OEB OEB OEB OEB Approved Approved Approved Participant Approved Approved Approved Approved Budget Resource Acq...

AI summary The document outlines Union Gas's targets and performance metrics for residential and commercial/industrial resource acquisition programs, including budget figures, rejected initiatives, and administrative costs. It details financial allocations and evaluations for various energy-saving programs and their associated targets.

Annual Savings Target: 884GWh Figure 252425: Customer Count and Loads 1 Customers Count Electricity Sold 2014 (Gigawatt Hours) Residential 1,709,071 17,965 Light Industrial and Commercial 201,812 18,501 Large Industrial 177 13,994 Other 3,...

AI summary The document outlines an annual savings target of 884GWh and provides a table detailing customer counts and electricity sold by category in BC Hydro. It notes that approximately 90% of BC Hydro's customer accounts are residential, with commercial and industrial accounts each representing about one third of the total electricity supplied.

EFFICIENCY VERMONT CORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS (RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures (Prescriptive Incentives) Links Agricultural Equipment Rebates Agricultural (Commercial)  Lighting  Equipment Rebates are pai...

AI summary The document outlines Efficiency Vermont's core program offerings, including residential and business programs such as agricultural equipment rebates and appliance rebates. These programs provide incentives for energy-efficient products, with specific qualification criteria and rebate processes.

Figure 494849: Number of Customer Accounts 2 Maine 572 L All sectors 805,178 806,103 806,950 819,638 ··· Residential (22) 709,288 710,160 710,988 721,508 ··· Commercial 122 92,844 92,884 92,896 95,047 "" Industrial 022 3,046 3, 0 59 3,066...

AI summary The text presents two figures: one showing the number of customer accounts in Maine across different sectors and another showing customer rates in Maine for 2015. The data includes residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors, with specific numbers and rates provided.

Figure 535253: Natural Gas Consumption (Maine) 8 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total Consumption 77,575 71,690 68,266 64,091 60,661 Pipeline & Distribution Use 1,753 2,399 762 844 1,300 Volumes Delivered to Consumers 75,821 69,291 67,504 6...

AI summary The text presents data on natural gas consumption in Maine from 2010 to 2015, including total consumption, pipeline and distribution use, and volumes delivered to residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation customers. It also includes customer rates for 2014, with specific pricing for residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors.

NATIONAL GRID CORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS (RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures Links

AI summary The document outlines the core program offerings by National Grid for residential and business customers, but the content is incomplete as the table lacks detailed information on program names, areas, measures, and links.

Unique Combination Customer Cost Considered Rationale for Selection Residential Customer LED A Lamp Purchase Current Incandescent A Lamp Burned Out (Replacement on Burnout) Retail Price Residential customers for small purchases look at ret...

AI summary The document discusses how different customer segments consider various cost parameters when making energy efficiency decisions. Residential customers typically focus on retail prices for small purchases, while larger purchases involve project costs, incremental equipment costs, and payback analysis. Commercial customers also consider upfront costs, lifecycle operations, and payback. Incentive levels are often capped at 50% of the appropriate cost or set to ensure a two-year payback.

Table 15 : ENS Program Overview Program Name Program Offer and Incentive Structure Type of Program (for CE modelling purposes) Strategic Energy Management (SEM) For larger commercial and industrial customers, SEM provides a comprehensive a...

AI summary Table 15 outlines the Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program offered by Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS), which provides comprehensive energy management support for larger commercial and industrial customers, including energy mapping, monitoring, reporting, and employee engagement activities.

Cost Effectiveness Testing In their conservation (CDM) plans, LDCs need to show portfolio cost effectiveness (TRC and PAC) if they are offering provincewide programs. If LDCs are offering local programs (only for their territory), those pr...

AI summary LDCs must demonstrate portfolio cost effectiveness (TRC and PAC) for provincewide programs, with a 0.7 TRC exception for low-income programs. The IESO oversees cost effectiveness for provincial programs, including societal benefits in TRC calculations.

Figure 23: Union Gas Targets & Performance Metric[s](#page-125-0) 4 Resource Acquisition Scorecard OEB OEB OEB Approved OEB OEB OEB OEB OEB Approved Resource Acquisition - Residential Approved Budget Approved CCM Targets Participant Target...

AI summary The document presents a table showing Union Gas's targets and performance metrics related to residential and commercial & industrial resource acquisition programs, including budget figures, targets, and program performance from 2016 to 2020.

Annual Savings Target: 884GWh Figure 25: Customer Count and Loads 1 Customers Count Electricity Sold 2014 (Gigawatt Hours) Residential 1,709,071 17,965 Light Industrial and Commercial 201,812 18,501 Large Industrial 177 13,994 Other 3,489...

AI summary The document outlines the Annual Savings Target of 884GWh and provides a table detailing customer counts and electricity sales across different customer categories in BC Hydro. It notes that 90% of BC Hydro's customer accounts are residential, with commercial and industrial accounts each representing about one third of total electricity supplied.

Figure 40: Electricity Use and Number of Customers 1 ELECTRIC - (millions of kilowatt-h iours) GAS DATA YEAR 2014 RESIDENTIAL 942,977 C&I 122,052 OTHER 4,051 TOTAL 1,069,080 RETAIL CHOICE (Included in Total) 226,035 124,218 2 132,445 249,1...

AI summary Figure 40 presents data on electricity use and the number of customers for the years 2011 to 2014, including residential, commercial and industrial (C&I), other, and total usage, as well as retail choice data. The data shows trends in electricity consumption across different customer segments over time.

KEY PLAYERS

AI summary The 'KEY PLAYERS' section lists organizations, programs, and regulatory bodies involved in energy efficiency, utility regulation, and demand-side management in Nova Scotia and other regions. It includes acronyms for entities such as the Utility and Review Board, Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation, and various energy efficiency initiatives and methodologies.

Figure 46: Electric Savings Result 9 Program Names (Savings in MWh) Accumulated Savings to Year C&I Custom Efficiency C&I Equipment Rebate Small Business Direct Install Residential Direct Install Appliance Bounty Residential Room Air Condi...

AI summary The text presents tables detailing electric and gas savings results from various programs over the years, including accumulated savings, targets, and program-specific data. The section on 'Cost Effectiveness Testing' suggests a thematic focus on evaluating the cost-effectiveness of these programs.

EFFICIENCY VERMONT CORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS (RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures (Prescriptive Incentives) Links Electronics Residential  Advanced Power Strips Incentive provided through a coupon at particip...

AI summary The Efficiency Vermont Core Program Offerings include residential and business programs with incentives for energy-efficient products such as advanced power strips, heat pump water heaters, and high-performance circulator pumps. Rebates are provided through coupons or after purchase and submission of forms, depending on the product.

Figure 63: Electric Program Expenditures 2015 [12](#page-198-0) Program Incentive Delivery Total Business Incentive Program Electric Measures $15,642,304 $1,520,601 $17,162,905 Large Customer Program Electric Measures $6,439,194 $544,245 $...

AI summary Figure 63 presents a breakdown of electric program expenditures in 2015, detailing incentive, delivery, and total costs for various programs, including business incentives, consumer products, home energy savings, and low-income initiatives. It also includes expenditures related to natural gas and other fuels measures.

190 Name Target Market Incentive Information http://www.efficiencymaine.com/docs/E M-Natural-Gas-Kitchen-Measures.pdf Commercial Heat Pump Program For businesses that are looking to upgrade their heating and cooling system with highly effi...

AI summary The document outlines a Commercial Heat Pump Program aimed at helping businesses upgrade their heating and cooling systems with highly efficient products, offering incentives ranging from $500 to $1,250 for ductless heat pumps.

National Grid 2013-2015 Savings and Expenditure Sector Savings (MWh) Total Expenditure ($) Incentive Expenditure ($) Residential 805,157 $290,842,401 $222,323,354 Low Income 58,040 $85,604,742 $68,824,752 Commercial & Industrial 919,015 $3...

AI summary The table presents National Grid's energy savings and expenditures from 2013 to 2015, categorized by sector (Residential, Low Income, Commercial & Industrial). It also outlines the incentive to total program spending ratios and spending per kWh ratios for each sector.

NATIONAL GRID CORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS (RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures Links

AI summary This section outlines the core program offerings by National Grid for residential and business customers, though the specific programs, areas, measures, and links are not detailed in the provided text.

High Level Specifications

AI summary The document provides a list of acronyms and their expansions related to energy efficiency, regulatory proceedings, and utility management in Nova Scotia and other jurisdictions. It serves as a reference for terminology used in regulatory analyses and proceedings.

Table 15 : ENS Program Overview Program Name Program Offer and Incentive Structure Type of Program (for CE modelling purposes) Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) For larger commercial and industrial customers, the EMIS program of...

AI summary The document outlines two ENS programs: EMIS and SEM, aimed at helping larger commercial and industrial customers manage energy usage and achieve long-term energy and cost savings through performance management systems and strategic energy management approaches.

APPENDIX A-2: ONTARIO GAS (UNION GAS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures Links Residential New Construction This program features both a prescriptive and performance track for incentives. Prescriptive incentives are available for i...

AI summary This document outlines two programs under Ontario Gas (Union Gas): one for residential new construction and another for business retrofit prescriptive incentives. The programs provide financial incentives for energy efficiency measures, with specific criteria and caps on the amounts.

Figure 19: TRC Ratio in 2012-2013 by Programs 3 Program Category TRC Ratio (2012) TRC Ratio (2013) Union Gas 3.91 3.83 Residential 5.07 4.4 Commercial/Industrial 3.07 2.01 Low-Income 1.32 0.77 Large Volume 6.33 8.74 Optimum Home N/A N/A CU...

AI summary Figure 19 presents the TRC Ratio for various program categories in 2012 and 2013, highlighting variations across Union Gas, Residential, Commercial/Industrial, Low-Income, Large Volume, and Optimum Home programs. The data shows changes in the TRC Ratio over the two years, with some categories showing significant decreases and others increases.

APPENDIX A-4: CALIFORNIA (PG&E) Program Type Programs Details Industrial Project Incentives Self-Serve Incentive Program: Industrial customers and facilities that use 500 megawatt-hours or more electricity per year Eligible technologies ar...

AI summary This document outlines PG&E's industrial energy efficiency programs in California, including self-serve incentive programs, distribution and transmission funding, and new plant design incentives, targeting large industrial electricity users with specific eligibility criteria and funding coverage.

Utility Description Cascade Natural Gas 1 272,000 customers in 96 communities 68 in Washington 28 in Oregon 60,000-70,000 of those customers are served by the Energy Trust 32,000 square miles NW Natural 2 Over 700,000 customers 3 14,000 mi...

AI summary The text provides information on several utilities, including their customer bases, geographic coverage, and service areas. It highlights that not all customers are served by the Energy Trust of Oregon, which serves approximately 1.5 million customers.

Figure 46: Electric Savings Result 9 Program Names (Savings in MWh) Accumulated Savings to Year C&I Custom Efficiency C&I Equipment Rebate Small Business Direct Install Residential Direct Install Appliance Bounty Residential Room Air Condi...

AI summary The text presents tables showing electric and gas savings results from various programs over the years, with data on accumulated savings and targets. It includes program names, years, and savings metrics, highlighting the performance of different initiatives in energy efficiency and conservation.

Program Analysis Initiatives Target Market Incentive Setting Methodology Bring Your Own Thermostat (Electric) For residential customers who have already purchased a qualifying thermostat, that are willing to participate in a two year air-c...

AI summary The text outlines three energy efficiency initiatives targeting residential and small business customers, including incentives such as rebates, free on-site surveys, and equipment installation. These programs aim to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainable practices.

EFFICIENCY VERMONT CORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS (RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures (Prescriptive Incentives) Links Agricultural Equipment Rebates Agricultural (Commercial) Lighting Equipment Rebates are paid af...

AI summary The document outlines Efficiency Vermont's core program offerings for residential and business customers, focusing on rebates for agricultural equipment and appliances. Programs include incentives for lighting, equipment, dehumidifiers, dryers, washers, and refrigerators, with specific qualification criteria and application processes.

Figure 53: Natural Gas Consumption (Maine) 8 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total Consumption 77,575 71,690 68,266 64,091 60,661 Pipeline & Distribution Use 1,753 2,399 762 844 1,300 Volumes Delivered to Consumers 75,821 69,291 67,504 63,24...

AI summary The text presents data on natural gas consumption in Maine from 2010 to 2015, including total consumption, pipeline and distribution use, and volumes delivered to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. It also includes customer rates for 2014 set by Efficiency Maine.

NATIONAL GRID CORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS (RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures Links Program Name Program Area Program Measures Links

AI summary The document outlines the core program offerings of National Grid for residential and business customers, though the specific programs, areas, measures, and links are not detailed in the provided text.