Topic:"Efficiency Preferred Partner" in M04819

EP-DI-R3. Require additional information during survey campaigns with commercial and industrial (C&I) customers as well as from participants and increase the number of on-site visits to better calculate savings: Additional information woul...

AI summary The text outlines the need for collecting additional information during survey campaigns with commercial and industrial customers to improve savings calculations for various energy efficiency measures. It also suggests increasing on-site visits for categories with a large number of projects to ensure reliable data collection and adjustment values.

ore, Econoler did not apply any adjustments in the savings calculations but repeats its recommendation to include a field to validate that the ENERGY STAR criterion has been respected. > Include a field to indicate the annual energy use of...

AI summary Econoler evaluated the Appliance Replacement Program and found it well-designed but with potential for improvement. It recommended adding a field to track annual energy use of new appliances and validating the ENERGY STAR criterion in the tracking sheet to enhance evaluation accuracy.

would you have purchased without the discount? Just as a reminder, you mentioned that FR4b you purchased [#ES] CFLs for which you received a discount. IF NUM. ANSWER TO PA2 Score: FR4b: (#ES-FR4b)/ #ES OTHERWISE: FR4a FR5. If the discount...

AI summary The text asks respondents to consider whether they would have purchased CFLs without a discount and at a later date, with a scale from 0 to 10 to gauge likelihood.

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.

Furthermore, the content of all program manuals should be standardized based on the same template so that it is easier to locate specific sections or subjects. 3.3 PROGRAM TRACKING SHEET Econoler reviewed the content of ENSC’s EP-DI progra...

AI summary The document discusses the need to standardize program manuals and reviews the EP-DI program tracking sheet, noting its usefulness for monitoring energy savings but highlighting missing data and inconsistencies in fields such as rate code and facility type.

Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report For lighting measures, energy savings varied from 336 kWh to 1,087,932 kWh per site. In order to include both sites with significant energy savings and sites with lower energy savin...

AI summary The 2011 Evaluation Report for Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation discusses energy savings from lighting measures, stratifying sites based on energy savings. It outlines an on-site visit protocol for data collection and describes the methodology for calculating gross savings from completed projects in the BER program.

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.

cation partner who reviews energy model submissions and provides technical assistance to program participants did not have much experience with the program (three months) at the time of the interview. The level of satisfaction of the verif...

AI summary A verification partner expressed high satisfaction with the CINC program despite some initial challenges, including the need for developing guidelines and improving software tools. The partner highlighted the importance of collaboration with ENSC's team and suggested enhancements such as adding a commissioning component and calibrating modeling tools. Approximately 44% of respondents had previously participated in other NSPI or ENSC programs.

Performance (NCCP) path, the NCWB unpopular paths for future program approach or the prescriptive rebate developments. approach. 5 The Program Manager will support If the Program Manager or any program staff customers selecting the right p...

AI summary The text outlines program management procedures for energy efficiency initiatives, emphasizing customer support, feasibility studies, and tracking program participation. It discusses the roles of the Program Manager, the requirement for feasibility studies under the NCWB approach, and the integration of projects into the BER program.

Program 1. Document the major characteristics of the program: The goal of the program Manual and its objectives in terms of energy or demand savings, as well as the measures Content promoted by the program and their deemed savings should b...

AI summary The document outlines several recommendations for improving the program manual, including documenting program characteristics, ensuring eligibility for financing, maintaining consistent terminology, and providing a 'base case' for calculating energy savings. These changes aim to enhance clarity and transparency in the program's implementation.

Final Unitary Savings Value The unitary savings value of 51.0 kWh and the replacement ratio of 0.8 are used in the gross savings evaluation for all regular CFLs sold through Instant Savings, which include the spring, fall and AIR MILES® ca...

AI summary The document discusses the unitary savings value and replacement ratio used in gross savings evaluations for regular and specialty CFLs sold through the Instant Savings program, with different values applied for each category.

2.2.4 On-Site Visits In November 2012, two on-site visits were conducted at new houses in which measures from Performance Plus had been implemented. This part of the process evaluation was carried out by Econoler's subcontractor ecoPlus Se...

AI summary In November 2012, two on-site visits were conducted at new homes where Performance Plus measures were implemented. The visits, carried out by ecoPlus Services, aimed to ensure EAs followed EnerGuide guidelines and collected necessary data for HOT2000 simulations. The methodology is detailed in the Process Evaluation section and Appendix IV.

3.2.4 Program Charts The program has two process charts: one for the partners and the other for the participants. These charts are very informative for any new staff responsible for the program as well as for program partners and participa...

AI summary The program includes two process charts for partners and participants, which are useful for new staff and stakeholders. Econoler recommends simplifying the participant chart and making it available on the program website, while also providing partners with copies of their charts to ensure wide distribution and visibility.

Recommendations (R Series) - R1. Do you have any recommendations that you think would help improve the program? PROBE: Anything else? [DO NOT READ, ACCEPT MULTIPLE] - 1. (Offer more products/measures to be installed) - 2. (Offer more infor...

AI summary The document presents a series of recommendations aimed at improving an energy efficiency program. Respondents are asked to suggest ways to enhance the program, including offering more products, improving communication, and increasing work quality. If respondents select the option to offer more products, they are asked to specify which energy efficiency products they would like to have installed.

Executive Summary 1. Analyze product offering to reduce duplicate rebates and program overlapping in the market: Some eligible measures covered by the BER instant rebate approach are also covered by other BNI programs (BES and Custom Retro...

AI summary The analysis highlights that some products eligible for the BER instant rebate are also covered by other BNI programs, leading to potential duplication. Distributors confirmed that many of these products are sold through other ENSC programs. Econoler recommends limiting the BER instant rebate to products with low market penetration to avoid overlap.