Topic:"Energy Efficiency Codes" in M03669

5.1.2 Adoption of Energy-Efficiency Codes and Standards The adoption of energy-efficiency codes and standards is essential to meet overall targeted energy savings in the long term. Incentive-based DSM programs can be effective for building...

AI summary The adoption of energy-efficiency codes and standards is crucial for long-term energy savings, complementing incentive-based DSM programs. ENSC supports government efforts to implement these codes, which are incremental to the 2009 IRP Update. Additional savings come from LEED and BOMA certifications.

Education and Outreach: The Plan includes continued investment to communicate the benefits of DSM to increase awareness of, and participation in, DSM programs. Development and Research: ENSC continues to gather information about markets an...

AI summary The Plan emphasizes continued investment in education and outreach for DSM programs, development and research into new energy-saving opportunities, innovative financing strategies, and support for advanced building energy codes and labelling policies in Nova Scotia.

Supra , note 10, para. 128. 1 2 13. SAVINGS FROM THE ADOPTION OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT CODES AND STANDARDS 3 4 In this filing, ENSC has reported energy savings attributed to the adoption of codes and 5 standards from two sources: a new resident...

AI summary ENSC has reported energy savings from the adoption of new residential energy codes and federal standards for general-service lamps. The residential code, effective since 2010, requires new homes to meet an EnerGuide rating of 80. A federal standard for lamps, set to phase out inefficient bulbs starting in 2012, is also expected to contribute to savings. Additional codes and standards, including commercial lighting regulations and updated building codes, are under development and may contribute to future savings.

A number of opportunities are emerging in the residential and commercial sectors for ENSC to support and promote new energy codes and standards. In particular, two areas to be pursued in the short-term are: - · the adoption of a high-perfo...

AI summary ENSC is exploring opportunities to support new energy codes and standards in residential and commercial sectors, focusing on high-performance T-8 lighting and a national commercial building energy code. Consultations with stakeholders are planned for 2011, with initiatives including technical support, promotion, and baseline studies for code enforcement.

ISSUE A: OVERALL DSM TARGETS ARE NOT LIMITED TO ENSC PROGRAMS ALONE The approved 2009 IRP update 12 clearly suggests that DSM forecasts account for all DSM efforts and savings, including not only resource acquisition DSM programs to be man...

AI summary The 2009 IRP update indicates that DSM targets include not only ENSC programs but also contributions from other entities like NSPI and government policies. The document argues that DSM goals should account for non-program strategies such as energy efficiency codes and standards, which can significantly impact savings. Additionally, the exclusion of the ELI rate class from DSM programs makes the targets more ambitious than initially perceived.

ENSC Electricity DSM Review Program / Scope of Potentia l Savings Principal Recommendations Financing Policy Major New Initiative Expand on-bill financing to residential Transferable financing (on-bill or PACE) Building Labelling Policy Ma...

AI summary This document outlines recommendations for the ENSC Electricity DSM Review, focusing on initiatives such as expanding on-bill financing, supporting building labeling policies, and developing a renewable heating industry strategy. These proposals aim to enhance energy efficiency and support long-term code development and training programs.

CODES & STANDARDS POLICY OVERVIEW: Building energy codes and product efficiency standards generally represent the lowest-cost and most effective approaches to addressing market-driven opportunities. Nova Scotia has recently upgraded its re...

AI summary Nova Scotia has updated its residential energy code and is participating in the adoption of the National Model Building Energy Code for commercial buildings, expected in 2012. Federal standards for lighting and refrigerators are set to increase efficiency, with impacts beginning in 2013 and 2014. The province is also working on phasing out inefficient lighting products and electric baseboard heating in residential construction. Code compliance remains a challenge due to low inspection rates and lack of resources.

Small Business Lighting Solutions program, which fell short of its program target by 20%, or 2.8 GWh; and the New Houses program, which fell short of its program target by 66%, or 1.3 GWh. The C&I Custom program nearly achieved its program...

AI summary The 2010 DSM program evaluations highlight shortfalls in the Small Business Lighting Solutions (20% below target) and New Houses (66% below target) programs, while the C&I Custom program nearly met its goal. The Low Income Households program struggles with recruitment, BER is a new program expected to improve, and SLC may become obsolete due to future T8 lighting legislation. The 2010 building code's energy efficiency standards also influence program effectiveness.

nly source of concern about the program expressed by some participants. In addition, the DSM Administrator should work with participants to help secure additional energy savings from their businesses. 3.2.2 Smart Lighting Choices (SLC) For...

AI summary The text highlights concerns about the program from some participants and recommends the DSM Administrator collaborate with them to secure additional energy savings. It also notes that the 2010 SLC program focused solely on impact measurement due to its impending termination following T8 lighting legislation.

Request IR-1: Does ENSC expect the greater percentage of savings from the implementation of Enabling Strategies to occur in residential or in the commercial and institutional sectors? Response IR-1: ENSC has not attempted to quantify Enabl...

AI summary ENSC has not quantified energy savings from Enabling Strategies and expects to monitor compliance with new building codes. It also anticipates involvement in developing a Nova Scotia standard for commercial lighting and other products, depending on evolving standards in the U.S. and Canada.

Date Filed: March 29, 2011 ENSC EAC IR-32 Page 1 of 1 1 Request IR-31B: 3 New Houses: Each year, approximately 3,000 new houses are built in Nova Scotia, creating 4 new demand for electricity. Many builders and consumers choose electric sp...

AI summary The document discusses the potential for energy savings through the implementation of electric home heating codes and standards in new residential construction in Nova Scotia. ENSC highlights its participation in national committees that set energy efficiency standards and notes efforts to shorten the timeline for publishing new standards.

- 3 standards for the purpose of harmonization with the USA/California standards, and the - 4 opportunity for energy savings, federally and provincially. - 6 The review will be completed in the summer of 2011 and it is expected that the te...

AI summary The document discusses the review of energy standards for commercial refrigeration, aiming for harmonization with U.S. and California standards. The review is expected to be completed by summer 2011, with updates to standards beginning in 2012. This will allow the ENSC to initiate market transformation programs in commercial refrigeration.

Date Filed: March 29, 2011 ENSC EAC IR-40 Page 1 of 1 1 Request IR-41: 2 3 Codes and Standards: A number of opportunities are emerging in the residential and 4 commercial sectors for ENSC to support and promote new energy codes and standar...

AI summary ENSC outlines its approach to identifying and assessing opportunities for new energy codes and standards in residential and commercial sectors, including collaboration with government and participation in committees. It also references prior work on evaluating free ridership and spillover in DSM programs and refers to Multeese IR-12c for further details.

Energy savings from Codes & Standards improvements Recent and upcoming regulations on the energy efficiency of buildings and equipments will have a significant impact on Nova Scotia's electrical demand. DEC has assessed potential savings s...

AI summary This text discusses the impact of recent and upcoming energy efficiency regulations on Nova Scotia's electrical demand, including updates to residential and non-residential building codes, phase-out of inefficient lighting, and the adoption of new standards. The forecasted savings from these changes are reported from 2011 to 2032, using a generator-to-meter ratio of 1.1188.

Net standard savings Federal and provincial governments have committed to a LEED-silver rating for their new construction, and thus this sector of the market would have met or exceeded the expected energy performance improvements built int...

AI summary Federal and provincial governments have committed to a LEED-silver rating for new construction, which aligns with or exceeds the energy performance improvements of the 2011 NECB. The increasing popularity of LEED and other green building certifications in the non-residential market has led to an assumed 10% normally occurring market adoption.

ystem approach to programming and policy development We suggest the following policy initiatives be considered outside of the DSM Plan to support a comprehensive low-income-renter DSM policy package: - 1. Support cooperative networks acros...

AI summary The text outlines policy initiatives to support low-income-renter demand-side management (DSM) programming, including cooperative networks, building energy codes, and the use of the Universal Service Program (USP) to address energy poverty. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach beyond DSM to ensure affordability and security for low-income renters.

4. Consider the use of other policy tools to enhance the low-income-renter DSM policy package The current DSM Plan takes a cooperative approach to DSM policy, using mainly economic incentive and voluntary educational and program policy too...

AI summary The document recommends expanding the low-income-renter DSM policy package by using a broader range of policy tools, analyzing deferred cost models like PAYS, developing long-term funding strategies, implementing building energy codes and efficiency labeling systems, and amending the Residential Tenancies Act to protect low-income renters.

Energy Legislation: - Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Act , S.N.S. 2009, c. 3. - Electrical Installation and Inspection Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 141. - Electrical Code Regulations , N.S. Reg. 95/99. - Electricity Act , S.N.S. 2004, c. 25...

AI summary The text lists various pieces of legislation and regulations related to energy in Nova Scotia, including acts and regulations concerning energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrical installations, and energy conservation.

1 Peak Annual Present Program 20 new program, it is reasonable to expect that the impact of the BER program will 21 be greater in 2011." 22 23 Agreed. 24 25  "The SLC [Smart Lighting Choices] program appears to have performed well in 26 2...

AI summary The text discusses the performance and future implications of energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including the BER program's expected impact in 2011, the SLC program's potential obsolescence due to upcoming legislation, and the SBLS program's positive customer satisfaction results. It also mentions the 2010 Nova Scotia building code and the New Houses program's potential for enhanced energy savings.

Q. Where will the effort and energy savings occur with respect to Codes and Standards? - ENSC has outlined in response to IR-4 from the Consumer Advocate that it proposes to work on - codes and standards that could affect products sold and...

AI summary ENSC plans to focus on codes and standards affecting products and new construction across sectors. A Dunsky Energy Consulting memo indicates that future energy savings from these codes will increasingly come from commercial and industrial sectors, implying that efforts under Enabling Strategies will target these areas.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that: - 1) The Board approves the proposed 2012 investment of $43.7 million for ratepayer funded DSM programs; - 2) The Board approves the proposed targets including non-program contributions from ELI customers and co...

AI summary The Board approves a $43.7 million 2012 investment in ratepayer-funded DSM programs, targets including non-program contributions from ELI customers, and ENSC's request to apply the TRC test at the program level starting January 1, 2012.

5.1.2 Adoption of Energy-Efficiency Codes and Standards In this filing, ENSC has reported energy savings attributed to the adoption of codes and standards from two sources: a new residential energy code and a new federal standard for gener...

AI summary ENSC reports energy savings from new residential and federal lighting standards, and plans to include NSPI initiatives in future DSM Plans. ENSC also proposes supporting new energy codes and standards, including a high-performance T-8 lighting standard and a national commercial building energy code.

home heating (4.4). Custom C&I: Segments to be targeted in 2012 may include grocery stores, schools, large multi-family buildings, military and the high-tech industry, among others. (p.22 of 43) IR 37: Please explain what incentive levels...

AI summary The document discusses energy efficiency initiatives targeting custom commercial and industrial (C&I) segments, including grocery stores, and outlines plans for emerging technologies and codes. It includes questions from intervenors regarding incentive levels, strategic direction, and stakeholder engagement in energy efficiency efforts.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Does ENSC expect the greater percentage of savings from the implementation of Enabling Strategies to occur in residential or in the commercial and institutional sectors? 4 5 Request IR-2: 6 7 Does ENSC...

AI summary The document contains six requests (IR-1 to IR-6) directed at ENSC, seeking information on expected energy savings from Enabling Strategies, investment priorities in codes/standards, budget allocations, and sector-specific focus areas for energy efficiency initiatives in 2012.

5.1.2 Adoption of Energy-Efficiency Codes and Standards In this filing, ENSC has reported energy savings attributed to the adoption of codes and standards from two sources: a new residential energy code and a new federal standard for gener...

AI summary ENSC reports energy savings from new residential and federal lighting standards, and plans to include NSPI initiatives in future DSM Plans. ENSC also proposes supporting new energy codes and standards for residential and commercial sectors, including T-8 lighting and a national commercial building energy code.