E-12024 DSM Annual Progress Report
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folio level was driven by both the Residential and the Business, Non-Profit and Institutional (BNI) sectors. M11727, EfficiencyOne Q1 2024 DSM Report, page 3, May 27, 2024. In the Residential sector, two program components – Home Energy As...
AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) exceeded 2024 DSM targets, driven by Residential and BNI sector overachievements. Residential success stemmed from Instant Savings' higher rebates (70-80% off LED products) and Home Energy Assessments linked to the Canada Greener Homes Grant. BNI overachievement resulted from Custom Incentives in Retrofit and New Construction services, while BNI Demand Response surpassed mid-course targets.
terviews with participants and E1 staff 23 involved in delivering the program component, as well as interviews with participants 24 who dropped out and non-participants to understand any barriers that may exist to 25 participation. Afforda...
AI summary The 2024 evaluation activities include process evaluations for E1 programs like Affordable Single-Family Homes, Instant Rebates, and New Construction services. Methods involved interviews, surveys, and jurisdictional scans. The DSM Measure Assessment was updated for 2023-2025, revising commercial lighting methodologies. Results sections for residential, BNI, and Demand Response programs are outlined in subsequent sections.
9 5.3.1 Efficient Product Rebates 10 The 2024 Efficient Product Rebates program is marketed as Business Energy Rebates. 11
AI summary The 2024 Efficient Product Rebates program is marketed as Business Energy Rebates in Nova Scotia's regulatory proceeding. The program falls under Efficiency Nova Scotia's initiatives, overseen by the NSUARB.
Program Component • The Direct Installation program is comprised of the Small Business Energy Solutions program component. Small Business Energy Solutions offers small businesses incentives and resources to encourage them to make energy ef...
AI summary The Direct Installation program includes the Small Business Energy Solutions initiative, offering incentives and resources for small businesses to implement energy-efficient upgrades. Participants can opt for a no-charge audit or a DIY approach, with contractors from the Efficiency Preferred Partner Network or self-selected contractors completing installations.
Small Business Energy Solution Highlights • Changes made to Small Business Energy Solutions in Q2 – increasing the eligibility cap for businesses from 350,00 kWh of electrical energy consumption annually to 600,000 kWh, extending the preap...
AI summary Small Business Energy Solutions in Nova Scotia saw increased applications and energy savings after Q2 2023 changes, including higher eligibility caps and extended preapproval windows. However, demand savings targets were slightly missed. E1's Large Industrial initiative offers incentives for full-time Industrial Energy Managers at large industrial sites, launched in 2021 under the Custom Incentives program.
2 5.4 Demand Response Program Results - 3 E1 launched its Demand Response program in 2023, an initiative outlined in the 2023-2025 Plan - 4 with a Performance Target of 17.9 MW of available capacity. It is delivered through the - 5 Residen...
AI summary E1 launched a Demand Response program in 2023 with a 17.9 MW capacity target, delivered through Residential and BNI sectors. The 2023/2024 season included Commercial & Industrial Aggregator results and the Eco Shift pilot (smart thermostats, EV telematics, and chargers). Table 11 highlights 2024 program results.
Program Components - The Residential Demand Response program component aims to help facilitate a more flexible residential load that provides residential customers with economic incentives and more visibility and control of their loads. E1...
AI summary The document outlines two demand response programs: Residential and BNI (Business, Non-Profit, Institutional). E1 implements pathways like hot water load control, smart thermostats, EV telematics, and battery control (2024/2025). BNI programs aim for non-residential flexibility via aggregators, standalone batteries, and solar PV integration. Both programs offer economic incentives and load visibility.
Education and Outreach Education and Outreach activities in 2024 included the following activities: - E1 participated in five home shows; as well as the Build Green Atlantic conference, which had record attendance and featured several E1 s...
AI summary E1 conducted outreach through home shows, conferences, and summer events across all 18 Nova Scotia counties. Green Schools engaged 30,375 students, with focused efforts in communities with high African Nova Scotian and Mi'kmaw populations. Ecology Action Centre developed training and educational videos on energy efficiency featuring Mi'kmaw and African Nova Scotian voices.
- 5 Direct Installation includes the Small Business Energy Solutions program component. - 7 [Table 8](#page-57-0) provides a breakdown of available capacity, expenditures, and participation achieved, by - 8 rate class within the Demand Res...
AI summary The text mentions that Direct Installation includes the Small Business Energy Solutions program component and references a table that provides a breakdown of available capacity, expenditures, and participation within the Demand Response program by rate class.
E-22024 DSM Programs Evaluation Reports
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Unitary Savings Review As part of the update to the 2024-2025 DSM MA that was reviewed in its entirety in 2024, for program components with unitary savings values - namely Appliance Retirement, Instant Savings, Home Energy Assessment, Gree...
AI summary The 2024-2025 DSM MA update reviewed unitary savings values for programs like Appliance Retirement, Home Energy Assessments, and Business Energy Rebates. Parameters were validated and updated, with new measures added, including advanced thermostats and solar PV systems. Review methods included literature reviews, metering studies, and energy models.
Table 6: Comparison of 2024 Evaluated and Tracked Peak Demand Savings at the Generator a Program Component Tracked Results Evaluated Results Difference DSM Program Annual Gross Savings (MW) Annual Net Savings (MW) Available Capacity (MW) A...
AI summary Table 6 compares the evaluated and tracked peak demand savings at the generator for various programs in 2024. It shows results for residential, BNI, and demand response programs, highlighting differences in net savings and available capacity, along with net realization rates for each component.
Small Business Energy Solutions - › In 2024, the number of units rebated under Small Business Energy Solutions increased by 53% compared to 2023 levels, with the DIY path remaining the most popular and accounting for 98% of all units rebat...
AI summary SBES saw a 53% increase in rebated units in 2024, with DIY path dominating at 98%. A survey of 30 businesses found no non-participant spillover. Energy savings were 1% and 5% higher than E1's tracked savings due to 2024-2025 DSM MA updates.
Table 12: Evaluated 2024 AMH Gross GHG Emission Reductions Total Gross Energy Savings – at the Generator (GWh) 1.159 Nova Scotia-specific GHG Emissions Factor for Electricity Production (tonnes of CO2 eq/GWh) 472.2 Gross Annual GHG Emissio...
AI summary This table evaluates the 2024 GHG emission reductions from Affordable Multifamily Housing (AMH) in Nova Scotia. It shows gross energy savings, the Nova Scotia-specific GHG emissions factor for electricity production, and the resulting gross annual GHG emission reductions. The data is based on Nova Scotia Power's 2023 emissions and generation figures.
There is an increase in multi-wattage and multi-voltage fixture products available on the market. For these products, the tracked wattage may not necessarily be the wattage used for all applications. Recommendation #9 : Ensure that multi-w...
AI summary The text highlights the need to accurately track wattage for multi-wattage products in BER-AR and SBES programs. It recommends identifying these products in tracking sheets, updating applications to specify wattage, and using the middle wattage as a default when data is unavailable.
Market Characterization Study The Evaluator completed a market evaluation in 2024 to assess the state of the lighting market and review whether any baselines for BNI lighting products should be recommended for update. The analysis and reco...
AI summary The 2024 market evaluation assessed BNI lighting product baselines for BER-IR, BER-AR, and SBES programs. BER-IR uses a standard baseline tied to distributor stocking practices, while BER-AR/SBES calculate baselines based on technology performance differences. Confidence levels in the study exclude nonsampling errors.
C. Participation and Decision to Purchase - C1. [ASK IF CONTRACTOR [A3=](#page-90-0)2] Who usually makes the decision to buy rather than standard ? Is it… [READ CODE 1-2 AND 96. SINGLE RESPONSE] . - 1. You or someone else in your organizat...
AI summary The document outlines a series of questions aimed at understanding decision-making processes related to purchasing energy-efficient products, such as LED lighting, and the factors influencing these decisions. It explores who makes the purchase decisions, whether customers seek advice, and the importance of various factors like energy efficiency, cost savings, and incentives.
A3. Did you purchase these products for your own organization, or are you a company purchasing products for a customer or project outside of your organization? Purchase for Contractor or End User 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024 Technology/Sc...
AI summary The text presents data on the purchase of energy-efficient products by contractors and end users across various sectors from 2018 to 2024. It includes statistics on the percentage of purchases made for different sectors, the number of contractors seeking purchase decision advice, and the consideration of alternatives to LED lighting.
New construction% Replacement of existing fixtures or lamps% [TOTAL MUST EQUAL 100%] F3. [ASK IF Response to F2 Replacement of existing fixtures or lamps ≠ 0] And, of those lighting projects that were for replacement of existing lamps or f...
AI summary The text presents a series of questions related to the replacement of existing lighting fixtures and the adoption of LED lighting. It seeks information on the proportion of existing lamps or fixtures that are working but nearing the end of their life, broken, or still functional, as well as reasons for slower adoption of LED lighting and building types with the most potential for LED adoption.
Retrofit - Technical and financial support to help organizations conduct scoping and feasibility studies. - Technical and financial support for the implementation of energy efficiency projects using a customized and flexible approach.\ - •...
AI summary The Retrofit initiative provides technical and financial support for energy efficiency projects, targeting organizations with annual electricity consumption of 350,000 kWh or higher. Eligibility requires projects to be unstarted, with a customized approach for implementation.
3.2.3 Project Review Findings The Evaluator reviewed the project sample to ensure the best measurement and verification practices were applied for commercial and industrial energy efficiency projects and adjusted the tracked savings accord...
AI summary The Evaluator reviewed energy efficiency projects to ensure best measurement and verification (M&V) practices were applied, adjusting tracked savings accordingly for commercial and industrial programs.
4.7 Jurisdictional Scan The evaluator reviewed commercial new construction programs in five jurisdictions and compared them to E1's Custom New Construction service. The jurisdictions and programs reviewed were: - › BC Hydro/FortisBC (Briti...
AI summary The jurisdictional scan compares E1's Custom New Construction service with programs in five provinces, highlighting differences in building size requirements, incentive levels, and code adoption (e.g., NECB 2020). It also notes the phase-out of high-GWP refrigerants like R-410A under the Kigali Agreement, impacting HVAC industry practices.
Introduction Hello, may I speak with [Contact name] ? My name is [Interviewer name] and I'm calling from Narrative Research, a Halifax based market research firm on behalf of Efficiency Nova Scotia. We are conducting an evaluation of energ...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia is evaluating their new construction program for commercial buildings over 15,000 sq ft, seeking feedback on incentives for energy modelling and electricity savings relative to building code.
ABBREVIATIONS BER Business Energy Rebates BNI Business, non-profit and institutional CDI Commercial Direct Install DC direct current DIY Do-it-yourself DSM Demand-side management E1 EfficiencyOne EER energy efficiency ratio ENS Efficiency...
AI summary This section defines abbreviations used in the regulatory proceeding, including terms related to energy programs, organizations, and technical metrics. Key entities include Nova Scotia Power and Efficiency Nova Scotia, with topics covering energy rebates, demand-side management, and utility regulations.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report presents the 2024 Demand-Side Management (DSM) results of the Direct Installation program administered by EfficiencyOne (E1). This program is comprised of the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program com...
AI summary This report details the 2024 Demand-Side Management (DSM) results of EfficiencyOne's Direct Installation program, which includes the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) initiative. The SBES program provides incentives to encourage Nova Scotia's small businesses to implement energy efficiency upgrades.
SBES Findings and Recommendations This subsection presents the key findings from the SBES evaluation. 2024 SBES-Finding: SBES surpassed its net electrical energy savings by 2% and fell short of its net peak demand savings target by 16%. 20...
AI summary The 2024 SBES evaluation found that the program exceeded energy savings targets by 2% but missed peak demand goals by 16%. Participation rose by 53%, with DIY being the dominant route. Non-participant spillover was nil, and discrepancies were noted between evaluator and E1's tracked savings.
Table 3: Comparison of 2024 SBES Tracked and Evaluated Savings at the Generato[r](#page-129-1) 3 Gross Savings Net Savings Realization Value Unit NTGR Value Unit Rate Energy Savings Tracked Savings by E1 12.936 GWh 0.81 10.426 GWh 104% Eva...
AI summary Table 3 compares the tracked and evaluated energy and peak demand savings from the 2024 SBES and CDI Pilot programs. It shows gross and net savings, along with realization rates, indicating that evaluated savings slightly exceed tracked savings for both energy and peak demand.
1 SBES Overview This section describes the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program component, follows up on past evaluation recommendations, and provides an overview of participation history.
AI summary This section outlines the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program, addresses past evaluation recommendations, and reviews participation history within the program.
1.1 SBES Description SBES offers incentives and resources to Nova Scotia small businesses to encourage them to make energy efficient upgrades in their facilities. To be eligible, businesses must annually consume less than 600,000 kW[h](#pa...
AI summary SBES provides energy efficiency incentives and on-bill financing for Nova Scotia small businesses with under 600,000 kWh annual consumption. It offers two participation paths: Audit (with no-cost energy audits) and DIY (self-directed upgrades). Rebates depend on technology factors, and the program aims for 10.592 GWh energy savings and 2.558 MW peak demand reduction in 2024. The Commercial Direct Install pilot remains in testing.
In 2024, SBES rebated a total of 61,673 units: 650 through the Audit path, 60,273 through the DIY path, and 750 through the CDI Pilot. Participation in SBES, [7](#page-133-3) in terms of units rebated, increased by 53% compared to 2023 lev...
AI summary In 2024, the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program rebated 61,673 units, with a 53% increase in participation compared to 2023, driven mainly by the DIY path. The CDI Pilot saw a 48% decrease in units rebated. Participation metrics changed from projects completed to units rebated in 2024, with historical data provided for context. Energy and peak demand savings increased by 47% and 46%, respectively, and lighting accounted for a larger share of energy savings in 2024.
Unitary Savings Review As part of the 2024-2025 DSM MA activities, and based on the results of both a literature review and a tracking sheet data review, the Evaluator reviewed the equations, parameters, and assumptions used to establish s...
AI summary The Unitary Savings Review evaluated equations, parameters, and assumptions for ten Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) as part of the 2024-2025 Demand-Side Management Measure Assessment (DSM MA) activities. The review, based on literature and tracking sheet data, led to updates in the DSM MA framework.
Note on Margins of Error For evaluation activities that yield quantitative results based on a sample, the Evaluator aimed to achieve a maximum margin of error of 10% at a confidence level of 90%. This means that, if measurements were condu...
AI summary The Evaluator aimed for a 10% margin of error at 90% confidence in quantitative evaluations. For the 2024 SBES evaluation, no margins were calculated, though 2023 free-ridership results include margins. Confidence levels exclude non-sampling errors like data entry or response biases.
3 SBES Non-participant Perspectives This section presents the results of the perspectives collected as part of the SBES non-participant survey. First, program awareness and sources are presented, followed by participation barriers and resp...
AI summary This section summarizes findings from the SBES non-participant survey, covering program awareness, participation barriers, and respondents' energy efficiency project history. It highlights gaps in outreach and challenges hindering engagement with the Small Business Energy Solutions program.
3.1 Program Awareness and Sources When asked without prompting, close to two-thirds (63%) of non-participants said they were not aware of any rebate programs that E1 offers to small businesses for energy efficiency upgrades. Non-participan...
AI summary Only 53% of non-participants were aware of SBES, with 63% initially unaware of E1's small business rebate programs. Awareness sources included brochures, contractors, and emails, while social media and the E1 website were less effective. Post-description, 46% of previously unaware non-participants became aware of SBES.
3.2 Program Participation and Barriers Among non-participants who had heard of SBES, five had applied to participate in the past, while 11 had not. Among those who had participated in SBES, three completed their participation and received...
AI summary The section discusses barriers to participation in the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program. Among non-participants, common reasons included pre-existing lighting upgrades, lack of awareness, and disinterest in leased spaces. Only 5 out of 13 non-participants had previously applied, with 11 citing barriers to participation.
3.3 Past Energy Efficiency Projects Among Small Businesses
AI summary This section reviews past energy efficiency initiatives targeting small businesses in Nova Scotia, highlighting programs like SBES (Small Business Energy Solutions) and BER (Business Energy Rebates) administered by ENS (Efficiency Nova Scotia). It discusses outcomes such as cost savings, GHG reductions, and challenges including participation rates and program evaluation complexities.
4 SBES Impact Evaluation The objectives of the 2024 SBES impact evaluation were to determine gross and net electrical energy and peak demand savings.
AI summary The 2024 SBES impact evaluation aimed to assess gross and net electrical energy savings and peak demand reductions. The evaluation focused on quantifying the program's effectiveness in achieving energy efficiency outcomes for small businesses.
4.2.3 Interactive Effects Interactive effects occur when the implementation of energy efficiency measures has an impact on the energy consumption of other elements such as heating and cooling. For the SBES Audit and DIY paths, these are ta...
AI summary Interactive effects in energy efficiency measures are addressed through the E1 CIRx Screening Tool and adjustment ratios in SBES and CDI pilot evaluations, ensuring accurate savings calculations. Factors are adjusted based on site observations and applied to DSM MA measures.
5 SBES Key Findings and Recommendations The main objectives of the 2024 SBES evaluation were as follows: - › Calculate gross and net SBES results, namely electrical first-year and lifetime energy savings, peak demand savings, as well as av...
AI summary The 2024 SBES evaluation found that the program met its net electrical energy savings target (10.854 GWh, 2% over target) but missed its peak demand savings target (2.155 MW, 16% short). Evaluated savings exceeded E1's tracked results by 4% and 6% respectively. Participation rose 53% year-over-year, with DIY Path dominating. Spillover surveys found no non-participant impact.
Small Business Energy Solutions Appendix I SBES: Non-Participant Survey Questionnaire Appendix II SBES: Non-Participant Survey Results Appendix III SBES: 2024 Tracking Sheet Audit Appendix IV SBES: 2024 Recommendations PROJECT NO. 6562 247...
AI summary The document outlines appendices for the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) project, including survey questionnaires, results, audit tracking sheets, and 2024 recommendations. It is associated with Project No. 6562 and includes contact details for EfficiencyOne.
Introduction & Screener Hello, my name is and I am calling from Narrative Research, a Halifax-based survey research company. We are performing an evaluation of energy efficiency services and programs provided by Efficiency Nova Scotia. We...
AI summary A survey conducted by Narrative Research on behalf of Efficiency Nova Scotia seeks feedback from small businesses in Nova Scotia regarding energy efficiency practices. The survey aims to improve energy efficiency programming for small businesses and is expected to take about 10 minutes.
A. Awareness, Participation & Barriers [NOTE FOR INTERVIEWER: THERE IS A PROGRAM SIMILAR TO THE SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM WE ARE COLLECTING FEEDBACK ON THROUGH THIS QUESTIONNAIRE. WHILE WE WILL BE FOCUSING ON SBES, "SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY SOLU...
AI summary The text discusses two rebate programs: Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) and Business Energy Rebates (BER), highlighting their differences. SBES requires pre-approval and covers up to 80% of costs, while BER offers mail-in rebates without pre-approval and has lower coverage. The section asks about awareness of these programs.
Are you aware of any rebate programs that Efficiency Nova Scotia offers to small businesses for energy efficiency related equipment upgrades? OVERALL % FULL-TIME OWN OR WORKERS RENT BUSINESS' MAIN ACTIVITY >5 5-19 20+ O R L R S W M A O SAM...
AI summary The question inquires about rebate programs offered by Efficiency Nova Scotia for small businesses related to energy efficiency equipment upgrades. A table is provided showing survey results regarding awareness of the SBES program among different business sizes and activities.
[ASK IF A1 OR A2='Yes (SBES)'] Have you applied to participate in the Small Business Energy Solutions Program in the past? OVERALL FULL-TIME WORKERS RENT OWN OR BUSINESS' MAIN ACTIVITY # >5 5-19 20+ O R L R S W M A O SAMPLE SIZE (#) 16 9 5...
AI summary The table provides data on participation in the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program, showing that 5 out of 16 respondents have applied in the past, with responses categorized by business size, ownership, and main activity.
[ASK IF A4 OR A5 = 'No'] What was the main reason why your business did not [If A4 = No "apply to participate" OR If A5 = No "complete your participation"] in the Small Business Energy Solutions program?
AI summary The text asks for the main reason a business did not apply to participate or complete participation in the Small Business Energy Solutions program.
[ASK IF '2020 THRU 2024' IN B8 OR NOT 'Don't know' IN B9] Did you receive some form of financial assistance for these energy efficiency upgrades to your business? OVERALL FULL-TIME WORKERS RENT OWN OR BUSINESS' MAIN ACTIVITY # >5 5-19 20+...
AI summary This table provides data on the number of businesses that received financial assistance for energy efficiency upgrades between 2020 and 2024. It categorizes responses by business size, ownership type, and primary activity, with a total sample size of 8 businesses.
APPENDIX IV SBES 2024 Recommendations The Evaluator made no specific recommendation as part of the 2024 evaluation of SBES. 2475, Laurier boul., Suite 250 Quebec City, QC G1T 1C4 Canada Tel.: 418-692-2592 Fax: 418-692-4899 EfficiencyOne
AI summary The Evaluator made no specific recommendations for the 2024 evaluation of the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program. The document includes contact information for EfficiencyOne, the organization conducting the evaluation.
Table 137: Included Commercial Measures Program Components Ovens BER-AR, SBES Kitchen Exhaust Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV) BER-AR, SBES Commercial IT and Datacentres Server Virtualization and Decommissioning BER-AR, SBES Server-base...
AI summary Table 137 outlines included commercial measures under various program components, such as BER-AR and SBES, focusing on energy efficiency initiatives in commercial settings like ovens, datacentres, and laundry equipment.
5.1.3 Adjustment Ratios The adjustment ratios in [Table](#page-23-1) 141 were established through the latest comprehensive impact evaluation for each program. They should be applied for all lighting measures in SBES and BER-AR, except for...
AI summary Adjustment ratios in Table 141 were established through the latest comprehensive impact evaluation for each program and should be applied for all lighting measures in SBES and BER-AR, except for CDI measures and LED roadway lighting measures.
Average hours of operation of 3,600 hours were used for SBES indoor lighting products. These hours of operation are based on the average values of indoor lighting products installed through SBES in 2019. Unitary peak demand savings are cal...
AI summary The document discusses the average hours of operation for SBES indoor lighting products, set at 3,600 hours based on 2019 installations. Unitary peak demand savings are calculated according to Subsection 5.1.2.
Hot Water Insulation Measures For hot water insulation measures, namely pipe insulation and hot water tank wraps, the interactive effects factors are based on engineering calculations to account for the duration of the heating and cooling...
AI summary The text discusses engineering calculations for hot water insulation measures (pipe insulation and tank wraps), including assumptions about heating/cooling season durations, system efficiency, and heat distribution. It notes that SBES assumes similar water heating conditions to single-family homes and adjusts interactive effects factors for heat pump systems using COP values from Federal Energy Efficiency Regulations.
5.11.4 Commercial Kitchen Measures
AI summary Section 5.11.4 of the regulatory proceeding document addresses Commercial Kitchen Measures, though no specific details or content are provided in the text snippet. The section likely outlines energy efficiency or operational standards for commercial kitchen equipment and practices.
5.12 Commercial Laundry Equipment
AI summary Section 5.12 of the document focuses on Commercial Laundry Equipment, likely addressing regulatory considerations, energy efficiency standards, or programmatic initiatives related to this equipment category in Nova Scotia.
5.12.4 Commercial Laundry Measures
AI summary The section titled '5.12.4 Commercial Laundry Measures' outlines regulatory considerations for energy efficiency and demand-side management initiatives targeting commercial laundry operations in Nova Scotia.
5.13.4 Commercial IT and Datacentres
AI summary This section outlines the regulatory considerations for commercial IT and datacentres in Nova Scotia, though no specific details are provided in the text.
Table 345: EUL Values for BNI LED Lamps and Fixtures Measure Program Component Average Rated Lifetime (hours) Annual HOU (hours/year) Equipment Life 2024 Equivalent EUL LED Ceiling Mount, LED Surface Mount, LED Solid State Retrofit, LED In...
AI summary Table 345 presents Effective Useful Life (EUL) values for various BNI LED lamps and fixtures, including details such as average rated lifetime, annual hours of use, equipment life, and 2024 equivalent EUL for different measures and program components.
SBES
AI summary The document section titled 'SBES' includes a list of acronyms and their expansions relevant to Nova Scotia's energy regulatory context. However, no detailed discussion or analysis of SBES (Small Business Energy Solutions) is provided in the chunk.