E-22023 DSM Programs Evaluation Reports
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The annual gross savings are based on the evaluated unitary savings values established for each product sold in 2023. The results are presented in [Table](#page-105-0) 24 below. The gross savings at the generator were estimated by using a...
AI summary The annual gross savings are calculated using unitary savings values from 2023 products. Line loss factors (1.0947 for energy and 1.1466 for peak demand) were updated in 2019 and submitted to the Utility and Review Board as part of the 2014 Cost of Service Study Progress Update.
10.2.2 Mini-split Heat Pump Prices [Figure](#page-65-0) 24 below provides the average cost of incented systems (excluding incentives) as well as the average incentive across nominal capacities based on the Green Heat tracking sheets from 2...
AI summary The text discusses the average costs and incentives for mini-split heat pumps (MSHPs) from 2019 to 2023, noting a slow upward trend in prices since 2021. Distributors and contractors attribute the increase to inflation, higher raw material and labor costs, and the pandemic. The average price differential between standard and Green Heat-eligible MSHPs is also highlighted.
The gross savings at the generator were estimated by using a line loss factor of 1.0947 for energy savings and 1.1466 for peak demand savings between the meter and the generator. These line loss factors were provided by NS Power and corres...
AI summary The document discusses the estimation of gross savings at the generator using line loss factors of 1.0947 for energy savings and 1.1466 for peak demand savings, provided by NS Power and based on values used for residential consumers as part of the 2014 Cost of Service Study Progress Update.
Retrofit Key Findings and Recommendations 2023 Retrofit Finding: Participants are very satisfied with Custom Retrofit while consultants are somewhat satisfied. 2023 Retrofit Finding: Participants place a high value on savings measurement a...
AI summary The 2023 Retrofit findings highlight participant satisfaction with the Custom Retrofit program, the importance of savings measurement, and barriers like high costs and insufficient ROI. Recommendations include updating the logic model and aligning with other programs. Minor overlaps in incentives and established adjustment ratios for solar PV projects are noted.
Participant Perspectives Among Retrofit participants, the top barrier to implementing energy efficiency projects is cost or a poor return on investment (n=5). Project costs are addressed by Retrofit incentives, although participants and co...
AI summary Retrofit participants identified cost and poor return on investment as the primary barriers to implementing energy efficiency projects. Other challenges include a lack of project management resources, trained workforce, equipment supply issues, and limited awareness of incentive programs. Financial constraints such as debt caps and uncertain returns on investment were also mentioned.
Consultant Perspectives Consistent with participant feedback, consultants indicated that project costs and insufficient returns on investment are the primary barriers to businesses carrying out energy efficiency projects (n=6). Two consult...
AI summary Consultants identified project costs, insufficient returns on investment, and lengthy timelines as key barriers to energy efficiency projects for businesses. They suggested standardizing forms and providing additional training for EOne staff to reduce administrative burdens and improve processing times.
2023 Retrofit Finding: The primary barriers to implementing energy efficiency projects are the costs and insufficient returns on investment of energy efficiency projects. This challenge impacts the majority of Retrofit participants. Other...
AI summary The primary barriers to implementing energy efficiency projects are the high costs and insufficient returns on investment. While program incentives and supports exist, they are not well communicated in the Retrofit program logic model. Energy savings assumptions are mostly consistent, but there are some discrepancies, particularly in the treatment of NTGR for compressed air leak audit and repair projects. Custom-specific adjustment ratios for solar PV projects have also been established.