E-3ENSC 2011 DSM Evaluation Report prepared by Econoler
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........................................................................... 4 Figure 3: Light Output Equivalency for Incandescent Lamps to CFLs .................................................. 37 Ref.: 5725 v Efficient Products – Retail...
AI summary The 2011 evaluation of the Retail Markdown Program (RMP) in Nova Scotia assessed its impact through interviews, on-site visits, and surveys. The program, known as 'Plug Into Savings,' collaborated with 12 retail chains to offer discounts on energy-efficient products such as LED lamps, CFLs, and thermostats during spring and fall markdown periods.
erifying that the end-users were using the timer. This timer is specific to an energy-efficient power bar, and not using it prevents the reduction of standby power and thus the achievement of savings. The table below shows the percentages...
AI summary The text discusses the verification of energy-efficient product usage, specifically focusing on the installation rates and percentages of products installed through a program. It highlights discrepancies between on-site visits and installation rates, particularly for certain product categories, and notes that a 100% installation rate was applied where precision was too low.
Program 1. Document important program practices: Manual – The disposal of old products should be documented in the program manual to Content have a complete description of the implementation process. – There are no instructions related to...
AI summary The text discusses the need for improved documentation in program manuals, specifically regarding the disposal of old products, energy source information for installations, and the provision of a 'base case' for calculating savings. It also highlights the importance of documenting parameters used to estimate program objectives, including distortion and interactive effects.
port source used for domestic hot water heating. This way, it will be possible to confirm that product replacements have only been made where domestic hot water is electrically heated. > Collect information for establishing base cases: The...
AI summary The text outlines steps for collecting information to establish base cases and line loss factors for program evaluation. It emphasizes the importance of tracking product replacements, particularly for electrically heated domestic hot water systems, and suggests collecting specific data such as old lamp wattage and thermostat types for accurate savings estimation.
ation to participants on how to use the timer on the power bar. To maintain measure sustainability, participants need to understand the necessity of using the timer to benefit from the energy savings. The on-site visits were scheduled main...
AI summary The evaluation report discusses the need for more on-site visits to accurately determine the installation rate of power bars with timers in the MURR program. It also outlines the energy-to-demand ratio used to calculate demand savings for the program.
dual rental units of multi-unit residential buildings while the remainder corresponds to installations conducted in commercial buildings or in common areas of multi-unit residential buildings. In order to cover the main products installed...
AI summary The text discusses the categorization of energy-saving products installed in rental units and commercial buildings, with a focus on how site visits were allocated based on the percentage of total energy savings achieved by each product category. Categories with less than 1% of total savings did not receive on-site visits, despite some categories achieving higher savings post-sampling.
mind, Econoler believes that on-site visits aiming at validating the installation rate of the Direct Install products should be performed under future project evaluations. LI-R2. Review HOT2000 models on a random basis: The Evaluator or th...
AI summary Econoler suggests that future project evaluations should include on-site visits to validate the installation rate of Direct Install products. Additionally, a random review of HOT2000 models and detailed record-keeping by energy advisors is recommended, with a focus on projects with outlier EnerGuide ratings.
Program 1. Revise the current process flow chart found in the program manual: The Manual program process flow chart illustrated in the program manual contains names of Content individuals in some places. The Evaluator recommends changing t...
AI summary The Evaluator recommends revising the program manual to clarify process flow chart terminology, document EnerGuide audits and trainer activities, monitor outreach activities with performance indicators, provide a 'base case' for gross savings calculations, and document parameters used for program objectives.
OFFICE CONTACT - CONTINUE TO I2] _Don’t know [CONTINUE INTERVIEW WITH STORE MANAGER/HEAD OFFICE CONTACT - CONTINUE TO I2] _Refused [THANK AND TERMINATE] Confidentiality Ref.: 5725 28 Smart Lighting Choices Program Efficiency Nova Scotia Co...
AI summary The text outlines an interview process for collecting data on the sales of high-performance and low wattage T8 lamps under the Smart Lighting Choices Program. The interview includes confidentiality and recording notices, and asks about sales trends and potential reasons for changes in sales volume.
propriate amount? E8. Do you promote HPT8 ballasts as part of the Smart Lighting Choices Program? Is part of the ¢25 incentive used for marketing purposes? GENERAL IMPACT OF PROGRAM G1. Overall, do you think that the Smart Lighting Choices...
AI summary The text includes interview questions regarding the Smart Lighting Choices Program, its impact on businesses, and the use of incentives. It also includes an on-site visit protocol for evaluating the program's effectiveness.