Topic:"Efficient Product Installation Epi" in M06733

Table 4: 2014 On-site Visits Program Component On-site Visits Completed in 2014 Instant Savings 20 Green Heat 5 Residential Direct Install 53 Business Energy Rebates 58 Custom Retrofit 22 Custom New Construction 9 Business Energy Solutions...

AI summary Table 4 outlines the number of on-site visits completed in 2014 for various energy efficiency programs, including Instant Savings, Green Heat, and Business Energy Rebates, among others, with a total of 222 visits conducted.

Do not ask the following questions directly to the representative. Simply show interest in the product/event. In-Store Event Section of the Store where the Event Takes Place Comments Location of the event (which section in the store). Is i...

AI summary The document outlines an in-store event related to energy efficiency programs, focusing on the location of the event, the information provided by representatives, and the visibility of the event through promotional materials such as tent cards and t-shirts. It also notes the use of an Instant Savings App by representatives.

In the table below, please indicate by using Yes/No for each observation whether the products eligible for rebates were easily identified. The products are located at eye level on the shelf. Yes No Indicate the percentage of available prod...

AI summary The text presents a table assessing whether eligible rebate products are easily identifiable in retail settings. It includes questions about product placement, signage, customer ability to identify products, and sources of rebate information.

3.1.2 LED Lamps Three types of LED lamps are included in the RP&C tracking sheet: 10-watt A-lamps, 10-watt dimmable A-lamps and 5-watt chandeliers. All these three products were newly added into RP&C in 2014.

AI summary The RP&C tracking sheet includes three types of LED lamps: 10-watt A-lamps, 10-watt dimmable A-lamps, and 5-watt chandeliers, all of which were added to RP&C in 2014.

Vending Machine Misers Vending machine misers were installed through LED Blitz in 2014. ENSC used the same tracked savings value used for BES non-lighting measures. The calculation is as follows: $$Unitary\, Savings\, = \frac{120V\, \times...

AI summary Vending machine misers were installed through the LED Blitz program in 2014. The savings calculation used a tracked value from the Building Efficiency Program (BES) for non-lighting measures, resulting in an estimated 1,635 kWh/year of energy savings per unit.

6.1.7 Hang Laundry to Dry To calculate the unitary savings value associated with this behaviour, the energy consumption of the clothes dryer was estimated for each laundry load. Using the results of the 2014 annual survey for RDI, the aver...

AI summary The evaluation calculates energy savings from hanging laundry to dry by estimating dryer energy use (912 kWh/year) and using survey data showing a 0.5 increase in loads hung to dry. Savings were calculated at 46.5 kWh/year per household, with 46.2% implementation. All savings assumed electric due to low gas dryer prevalence in Nova Scotia.

Demographic Characteristics (Series D)

AI summary The document outlines demographic characteristics from Series D, including acronyms related to energy efficiency programs, research methodologies, and regulatory entities. Key terms involve demand-side management, energy efficiency metrics, and organizations involved in energy conservation initiatives.

6.1.7 Hang Laundry to Dry To calculate the unitary savings value associated with this behaviour, the energy consumption of the clothes dryer was estimated for each laundry load. Using the results of the 2014 annual survey for RDI, the aver...

AI summary The document calculates energy savings from hanging laundry to dry instead of using electric dryers, using 2014 RDI survey data and Natural Resources Canada's 2009 appliance energy consumption report. The unitary savings value was calculated as 46.5 kWh/year per household, with 46.2% implementation rate among 157 participants. The analysis assumes all savings are in electricity due to negligible gas dryer usage in Nova Scotia.

Questions on Tip: Wash Clothes in Cold Water [ASK IF B5c=YES] BV1. In the last 12 months, did you participate in Efficiency Nova Scotia's Residential Direct Install program? As part of this program, someone would have come to your house an...

AI summary The document includes survey questions assessing participation in Efficiency Nova Scotia's Residential Direct Install (RDI) program and the influence of Home Energy Reports (HER) on cold water laundry habits. It probes respondents' prior behavior, program engagement, and the role of energy efficiency initiatives in altering household practices.

ency Action Network, Energy Efficiency Program Impact Evaluation Guide, 2012. Prepared by Steven R. Schiller, Schiller Consulting, Inc., [www.seeaction.energy.gov.](http://www.seeaction.energy.gov/) conserved kWh had the same value. The va...

AI summary The text discusses the importance of evaluating energy efficiency programs using life cycle savings metrics to distinguish long-term from short-term savings. It highlights that four programs (Codes & Standards, Custom Retrofit, Business Energy Rebates, Residential Direct Install) have sustained savings due to technical improvements, while the Home Energy Report, a behavioral program, lacks long-term impact.

Table 4: Types of Evaluation TYPE OF EVALUATION PROGRAM Impact COMPONENT OR INITIATIVE Process Market Full-scale Tracked Savings Validation 1 Appliance Retirement x 2 Instant Savings x x x 3 Home Energy Assessment x 4 Green Heat x x x 5 Lo...

AI summary Table 4 outlines various types of evaluation for different programs and initiatives, including process, market, and full-scale evaluations, as well as tracked savings and validation. The table highlights which programs have been evaluated and the types of evaluations applied to them.

installation costs are regionally dependent, making such a decrease Existing Residential 261 feasible. This measure augments other energy efficiency measures offered for Night Covers for 3' Refrigerated grocers. Grocers have expressed inte...

AI summary The text discusses the feasibility of reducing installation costs for energy efficiency measures, specifically focusing on night covers for refrigerated display cases and room air conditioner retirements. These measures are part of broader energy efficiency programs and are tied to appliance retirement initiatives, aiming to achieve economies of scale and strategic market engagement.

ures from Appliance Retirement would result in lost opportunity for non-discretionary retirements (e.g. new appliance purchases). Freezer retirements complement refrigerator retirements and achieve economies of scale through multiple appli...

AI summary Appliance Retirement and Hardwired Dimmer Switch programs are discussed, highlighting their benefits such as economies of scale and improved TRC ratios. The exclusion of freezer retirements could lead to lost opportunities for non-discretionary retirements.

as well as reduced labour costs, as Nova Scotia represents a significant portion of the local market. New Residential 1 Thermostat options are important for obtaining energy savings for the Intelligent Thermostat hard-to-reach market of re...

AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency measures such as intelligent thermostats and solar space heating, highlighting their potential to reduce costs and improve energy savings. It also mentions indoor motion sensors and their impact on distribution costs through the Efficient Product Rebates program.

Typical customers of the program are small offices, retail shops, convenience and grocery stores, service stations, restaurants, lodgings, non-profit and community organizations, churches, cafeterias, pharmacies, bakeries and farms. Becaus...

AI summary The program targets small businesses and non-profits, offering energy efficiency support through initial assessments and direct installation. Measures include lighting, HVAC, and insulation. From 2016-2018, the Direct Installation program will expand to include more contractors and products to meet market needs and develop industry capacity.

1 incentives through the Custom Incentives and Efficient Products Rebates programs will 30 financial incentives for energy-efficient technologies. Changes to the program allow 1 customers to work with a contractor of their choice to implem...

AI summary The document discusses changes to energy efficiency programs, including the Custom Incentives and Efficient Products Rebates programs, allowing customers to choose their contractors and access a network of qualified contractors. The programs target small businesses and non-profits, offering incentives for energy-efficient technologies such as lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration equipment.

Residential Programs - Efficient Product Rebates – consists of point-of-purchase discounts and incentives for the retirement of old, inefficient appliances. - Existing Residential - consists of the Residential Direct Install, Rental Proper...

AI summary The document outlines residential energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including rebates for efficient products, existing and new residential services, and energy savings initiatives aimed at reducing electricity consumption through various measures.