Topic:"Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Act" in M04819

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO: The ova Scotia Utility and Review Board ("UARB" or "the Board") - 1. On January 26, 20 10, the ~J.ficiency Nova Scotia Corpowtiol1 Act, R.S.N.S. 2009 c.3 was proclaimed, establishing Efficiency Nova Scotia Corpora...

AI summary ENSC applies to the UARB for approval of its 2013-2015 DSM Plan, citing its role as the DSM Administrator since 2010 and alignment with the 2011 DSM Plan. The application references the Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Act and Public Utilities Act, asserting the plan's public interest.

Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation ECONOL:R Overall Executive Summary

AI summary The document references Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation and its executive summary related to ECONOL:R, indicating a focus on energy efficiency initiatives and regulatory proceedings in Nova Scotia.

Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation ECONOL:R Overall Executive Summary

AI summary The document references Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation and its executive summary related to ECONOL:R, indicating a focus on energy efficiency initiatives and regulatory proceedings in Nova Scotia.

Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation ECONOL:R Overall Executive Summary

AI summary The document references Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation and its executive summary related to ECONOL:R, indicating a focus on energy efficiency initiatives and regulatory proceedings in Nova Scotia.

Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation ECONOL:R Overall Executive Summary

AI summary The document references Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation and its executive summary related to ECONOL:R, indicating a focus on energy efficiency initiatives and regulatory proceedings in Nova Scotia.

Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation ECONOL:R Overall Executive Summary

AI summary The document references Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation and its executive summary related to ECONOL:R, indicating a focus on energy efficiency initiatives and regulatory proceedings in Nova Scotia.

Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation ECONOL:R Overall Executive Summary

AI summary The document references Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation and its executive summary related to ECONOL:R, indicating a focus on energy efficiency initiatives and regulatory proceedings in Nova Scotia.

Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation ECONOL:R Overall Executive Summary

AI summary The document references Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation and its executive summary related to ECONOL:R, indicating a focus on energy efficiency initiatives and regulatory proceedings in Nova Scotia.

he other program or calculate the net savings in this program? Q: If it is replaced by another unit not part of any other of your program do you still calculate the savings as if it was not replaced? C: Saturation - The cream skimming phen...

AI summary The text discusses questions and responses related to the Appliance Retirement Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation, including eligibility criteria, verification methods, program separation, and issues like free ridership and cream skimming. It also references evaluation reports and program logic models.

ormation, was useful and complete. Except for a few missing postal codes, all the customer information necessary for conducting field activities (surveys and on-site visits) was present in this sheet. The second sheet, which provided infor...

AI summary The document describes the tracking sheet used for the appliance replacement program, highlighting the completeness of customer information and technical data on refrigerators, with some missing details affecting the verification of ENERGY STAR compliance.

rs. The on-site visits revealed that all new refrigerators had been installed in accordance with the data found in the tracking sheet. Hence, the installation rate for the ARep program is 100 percent. The on-site visits were also used to v...

AI summary The on-site visits confirmed 100% installation rate for the ARep program, but found that some refrigerators did not meet ENERGY STAR qualifications. ENSC explained this was an isolated case due to a language barrier, and adjusted savings calculations accordingly. The energy-to-demand ratio for the program was calculated as 8.49 GWh/MW.

rogram manual should document these parameters so that the PM and the Evaluator can keep track of the assumptions used to estimate the program objectives. The parameters should then be adjusted annually based on the most recent evaluation...

AI summary The document discusses the need to document parameters in the program manual to track assumptions used in estimating program objectives and the importance of refining and disseminating annual marketing plans that include performance indicators for monitoring and evaluation. It references an evaluation report for the Appliance Replacement Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation.

Program 5. Complete the program manual to keep track of changes and standardize Manual the content: The program manual is well written but important information is Content missing to serve as “program memory” in case of modifications or st...

AI summary The document outlines recommendations for improving the program manual and tracking sheet for the Appliance Replacement Program. It suggests standardizing the manual, updating it with recent forms, and adding a field to validate ENERGY STAR qualifications in the tracking sheet to ensure compliance and accuracy.

ied. For one particular case, the nonconformity could be explained through an on-site visit. It was due to a misunderstanding from the participant, because of a language barrier. ENSC had already addressed this issue and had not claimed th...

AI summary The text discusses a case where a misunderstanding due to a language barrier led to a nonconformity in an appliance replacement program. ENSC addressed the issue and proceeded with the rebate to satisfy the customer. Econoler agreed but recommended adding a field to validate the ENERGY STAR criterion. Additionally, Econoler suggests including a field for the annual energy use of new appliances to aid in evaluation.

m Q9 – We would like your opinion on the number of parties involved in this program (delivery agent, recycler, transport contractor). Are they? Too few Adequate Too many No opinion Q9a- If you answered Too Few or Too Many, please comment:...

AI summary The text contains survey questions about the Efficient Products – Appliance Replacement Program, focusing on the number of program participants, relationships between partners, lead sources, market confusion, and program name changes. Respondents are asked to evaluate their experience and provide feedback on program modifications.

2011 Evaluation Report AP2T. Record Number of CFL Bulbs— January – day of interview 2011 Purchases by pack size January-Day of interview 2011: AP2a. Number of single CFL bulb packs AP2b. Number of two-pack CFLs AP2c. Number of three-pack C...

AI summary This section of the 2011 Evaluation Report collects data on the purchase of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) by pack size during January of the interview period. It includes prompts for recording the number of bulbs purchased in various pack sizes and instructions for calculating the total number of individual CFL bulbs.

uires minor changes to the way you work Requires major changes to the way you work No opinion Q14- Did you receive any complaints from other parties involved in the delivery of that program? Yes: If yes, which party was that? (Please do no...

AI summary This text is from a participant survey questionnaire for the Efficient Products – Direct Install Program conducted by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation in 2011. It includes questions about complaints, barriers to program implementation, and participant contact information.

call V1. Our records indicate that your organization participated in Efficiency Nova Scotia’s Direct Install Program. Is this correct? 1. Yes (Go to V3) 2. No Ref.: 5725 68 Efficient Products – Direct Install Program Efficiency Nova Scotia...

AI summary The text outlines a series of questions directed at an organization regarding its participation in Efficiency Nova Scotia’s Direct Install Program, including whether they participated in other energy efficiency programs prior to this one.

-efficient products you installed through the Program. DO NOT ACCEPT A RANGE Factor (READ AND RANDOMIZE) (a) Performance of Measure _ Response _98 Don’t Know _99 a. Free [MEASURE 2] Refused b. Free Installation services _ Response _98 Don’...

AI summary This section of the evaluation report asks participants about additional energy-efficient measures installed after participation in the Direct Install Program. It includes questions about spillover effects and whether the organization installed additional measures on its own.

a delivery agent (DA) would be useful along with competent subcontractors in order to have a better control on program implementation. The DA could be involved once the program generates enough participants. ENSC Website 10. Define acronym...

AI summary The text discusses improvements for program implementation, including the use of a delivery agent and subcontractors, defining acronyms on the ENSC website, emphasizing energy bill savings in communications, investigating secondary heating system usage, and increasing natural gas system installations in future programs.

and analyze. Additionally, the program tracking sheet was evaluated by the PM during the interview. The PM is somewhat satisfied with the tracking sheet and considers it moderately easy to work with. To facilitate the use of the program tr...

AI summary The program tracking sheet used by the Program Manager (PM) is found to be moderately easy to work with but could be improved by adding complementary information and standardizing entries. The EEH program previously collaborated with Natural Resources Canada’s ecoENERGY Retrofit Homes program before its rebate ended in 2010, and ENSC’s Team Buy initiatives allowed customers to save money by pooling purchases.

es Capacity of the Dehumidifier 17.4 litres per day Efficiency – Old Conventional Unit 0.66 litres/kWh Efficiency – New ENERGY STAR-Qualified Unit 1.50 litres/kWh Usage 1,114 hours per year Annual Unitary Savings 686 kWh The assumptions pr...

AI summary The document discusses the energy efficiency of dehumidifiers, comparing old and new models, and considers the impact of installing high-efficiency dehumidifiers in homes without prior appliances. It references evaluations of the Ontario Power Authority’s program and Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation’s approach to energy savings.

e? Q: What is the percentage of leads that ended up in participation? Q: In table 3-2 , the contractor role has fallen down dramatically in 2010 (8%) compared to 46% in 2009. Was that investigated? Page 19 C: In table 3-3, past participati...

AI summary The text discusses questions and responses related to program participation rates, data analysis, and terminology consistency in energy efficiency programs. Topics include past participation influencing future engagement, spillover effects, and the need for consistent terminology in program documentation.

d) Please explain why heating oil is the only petroleum-based heating fuel/gas not included under the Fuel Substitution Program. Response IR-2: a) The Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Act, S.N.S. 2009, c. 3, as amended, ("the ENSC Act"),...

AI summary The response explains that heating oil is excluded from the Fuel Substitution Program due to the Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Act, which limits ENSC's mandate to electricity demand-side management and other energy efficiency programs. The Act does not require specific measures, and the Utility and Review Board (UARB) oversees program approval and cost allocation.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 2 An exception to this methodology is for a small set of residential measures where participation 3 estimates are fixed values provided to Navigant by ENSC. These measures include the ones 4 included in the Green Heat St...

AI summary The text discusses the methodology for estimating participation levels in residential energy efficiency programs, including the Green Heat Strategy, and references a request for explanation regarding a decrease in program participation from 2012 to 2013.

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation ("Corporation") is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated by legislation in the Province of Nova Scotia under the Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Act ("Act") on January 22,...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation, a not-for-profit established by the Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Act in 2010, manages energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia. It oversees the Electricity Demand-Side Management Fund (EDSM Fund), previously administered by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI). The Corporation operates under the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) and is exempt from income taxes under the Income Tax Act.

24 Q. What is the position of COHA-NS in this proceeding? - A. The oilheat industry has been denied participation in the Efficiency Nova Scotia Corp25 - (ENSC) fuel substitution/fuel switching programs apparently based on initial screening...

AI summary COHA-NS argues that the oilheat industry was excluded from ENSC programs due to Dunsky Energy Consultant's 2010 report, which COHA-NS disputes. They claim this exclusion violates the fuel neutrality principle in the Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Act, as oilheat serves 55% of Nova Scotia's home heating market and is the only excluded energy source.

3. HST UPDATE As ENSC reported in its 2013 Demand-Side Management Cost-Recovery Rider (DCRR) filings of October 1, 2012 and November 28, 2012, ENSC made a request in October 2010 to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to provide a ruling that...

AI summary ENSC requested CRA's ruling on claiming HST Input Tax Credits (ITCs) for DSM program expenses, but CRA denied the claim, arguing no direct link exists between NSPI's payments and ENSC's services. ENSC disputes this, citing legal inconsistencies, potential double taxation, and lack of CRA's own technical bulletin support.

Given the relatively high free-ridership level measured for regular CFLs since the two last evaluations, Econoler also suggests planning the withdrawal of regular CFLs as an eligible product for 2014. Instant-R4. Modify the offer of applia...

AI summary The text discusses the need to adjust appliance offerings in the Instant Savings program to promote more energy-efficient models. It highlights that current CEE Tier 3 refrigerators are rare and large, while smaller CEE Tier 2 models may be more effective. For clothes washers, only CEE Tier 3 models are available, leading to limited program impact and high free-ridership.

- a. The knowledge of your salespersons with regard to CEE Tier III clothes washers Scale: - b. The knowledge of consumers with regard to CEE Tier III clothes washers Scale: - c. The variety and quantity of CEE Tier III clothes washers off...

AI summary The text asks about the influence of the Instant Savings program on the sale of CEE Tier III clothes washers outside of rebate periods, specifically focusing on the knowledge of salespersons, consumer awareness, and product availability. It requests a percentage or range of sales attributed to the program.

Thank you! Part I: General Questions Please indicate your company name. Q1a. What is your role(s) as an ENSC partner under this program? Q1b. How long have you held that role/those roles (specify months or years)? Q2a. How would you qualif...

AI summary The text outlines general questions for ENSC partners, asking about their roles, duration of involvement, and the complexity of their participation in the program.

ACRONYMS DHW Domestic Hot Water EDSM Electricity Demand Side Management ENSC Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation NTGR Net-to-Gross Ratio NRCan Natural Resources Canada PM Program Manager Ref.: 5790 ii

AI summary The text provides a list of acronyms and their expansions, including ENSC (Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation), EDSM (Electricity Demand Side Management), and others. It also references a document with the identifier 'Ref.: 5790 ii' and includes an image placeholder.

4.2.3 Refrigeration Measures Based on the three on-site visits conducted for this category of measures, Econoler validated the proper installation and the characteristics of the equipment stated in the projects' documentation. It was found...

AI summary Econoler validated the proper installation of refrigeration measures in three projects but found a discrepancy in one case, leading to adjustments in energy and demand savings calculations. Corrections reduced energy savings by 1% and demand savings by 0.2%, with overall impacts of -0.19% and -0.05% respectively.