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Efficiency Nova Scotia Executive Summary Small Business Energy Solutions In 2017, among the 417 projects completed through Small Business Energy Solutions, 367 were implemented by following the do it yourself (DIY) path and 50 were impleme...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia's Small Business Energy Solutions program had 417 completed projects in 2017, with 367 using the DIY path and 50 using the audit path. Evaluated net energy savings were 10% below tracked figures due to adjustments in lighting measures. Net peak demand savings were 24% lower due to revised peak coincidence factors for lighting measures. The Evaluator also examined the impact of federal and provincial energy codes and standards, including NRCan Amendment 13.
vincial regulations such as the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Amendment 13 regarding the introduction of minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for some products and increased MEPS for others. The overall energy and peak demand sav...
AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency measures, including the implementation of minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) and the distinction between savings from Codes and Standards versus program savings. It also introduces the Net-to-gross Ratio (NTGR) used to estimate net savings impacts based on free-ridership and internal spillover.
Executive Summary Table 25: Recommendation for Codes and Standards No. Recommendation CS-R1. Include some Amendment 13 standards in the 2018 evaluation. The new standards set forth in Amendment 13 came into force at the end of June 2017. M...
AI summary The document recommends including some Amendment 13 standards in the 2018 evaluation, noting that while most new standards have limited impact, clothes washers should remain included due to their significant savings, while refrigerators should be excluded. Lighting, street-lighting, and building codes should continue to be evaluated for their substantial savings.
APPENDIX I BIBLIOGRAPHY Program Bibliographic References Components DEER, DEER2014 EUL Table, May 2014. ECOX. Technical Information Bulletin No. E-004-EN: SEER, www.ecoxline.com, (Last accessed March 3, 2016). ENERGY STAR. Program Requirem...
AI summary This appendix contains a bibliography of references related to energy efficiency programs, including technical documents, regulations, and studies on refrigerators, dehumidifiers, and air conditioners. These references support evaluations and standards for energy efficiency measures.
. Registration and publication of Regulations Amending Canada’s Appliance Energy Efficiency Regulations, http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/regulations-codes-standards/6965 Retirement (Last accessed December 6, 2017). NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA’S...
AI summary The text includes a list of references and citations related to energy efficiency regulations, appliance standards, and energy savings calculations from various governmental and regulatory bodies in Canada, the United States, and Ontario. These sources provide data and methodologies for assessing energy efficiency programs and appliance performance.
NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA. Amendment 13, December 2016, http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/regulations-codes-standards/18419 (Last accessed January 26, 2018). NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA. CANADA’S ENERGY STAR Simple Savings Calculator (v11.3), Febr...
AI summary The text lists several regulatory documents and resources from Natural Resources Canada related to energy efficiency standards and regulations, including amendments, calculators, and product-specific regulations.
, http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/regulations-codes-standards/products/6889 (Last accessed August 3, 2017). NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA. Search: Clothes Washers Energy Efficiency Ratings, http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/pml-lmp/index.cfm?action=app.sear...
AI summary The text contains a list of references and citations to various energy efficiency and regulatory documents, including studies, regulations, and tools related to energy efficiency programs and appliance standards.
ov/sites/prod/files/2015/02/f19/UMPChapter23-estimating-net-savings_0.pdf (Last accessed November 21, 2016). New Home NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA. “Energy Efficiency Regulations. General Service Lamps and Modified Construction Spectrum Incand...
AI summary The document references various regulatory and legislative materials related to energy efficiency, including Natural Resources Canada regulations, the Nova Scotia Building Code, and the Energy Independence and Security Act. It also mentions an evaluation of 2017 DSM (Demand Side Management) programs by Efficiency Nova Scotia.
Lighting Research Center. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Lighting Patterns for Homes. Light Bulb Features, www.lrc.rpi.edu/patternbook/resources/lamp_features.asp, Efficient (Last accessed January 24, 2018). Product Installation MASSACH...
AI summary The text includes references to various resources and regulations related to energy efficiency, including technical manuals, protocols, and regulatory documents from organizations such as the Lighting Research Center, Natural Resources Canada, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
2/f19/UMPChapter23-estimating-net-savings_0.pdf (Last accessed on November 19, 2015). Rebates NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA. “Forward Regulatory Plan 2017-19”. Online: http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/regulations-codes-standards/18318, Last modifi...
AI summary The text includes a list of references and citations related to energy efficiency, regulatory plans, and environmental reports, including sources such as Natural Resources Canada, Nova Scotia Power, and various studies and technical manuals.
0BE (Last accessed February 5, 2018) GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. Information Bulletin – Building and Safety Standards Branch, New Energy Requirements, May 22, 2013, available at http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/ farming-natural-resourc...
AI summary The text lists various regulatory documents and standards related to energy efficiency, building codes, and lighting products from different Canadian provinces and organizations. These documents outline requirements and guidelines for energy efficiency in construction and lighting.
ttp://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/regulations-codes-standards/12342 (Last accessed February 5, 2018) NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA. Energy Efficiency Act: Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, September 22, 2011, available at http:...
AI summary The document references multiple energy efficiency regulations and guidelines from Natural Resources Canada and Nova Scotia, highlighting legislative actions related to road lighting and energy efficiency standards. It also mentions an evaluation of 2017 DSM (Demand Side Management) programs by Efficiency Nova Scotia.
Program Bibliographic References Components NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA. Publication of Regulations Amending Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2011, available at http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/regulations/14566 (Last accessed February 5, 2018)...
AI summary The document provides a list of bibliographic references related to energy efficiency regulations and building codes in Nova Scotia and Canada, including publications from Natural Resources Canada and Nova Scotia legislation.
› The replaced incandescent light lamps have an estimated remaining useful life of one year. Incandescent light lamps have a typical rated life expectancy of 1,000 to 2,000 hours.89 The remaining useful life of replaced functional incandes...
AI summary The text discusses the replacement of incandescent light lamps and their estimated useful life, as well as Canadian and U.S. regulations on light lamp efficiency, including the impact of the U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 and anticipated future regulations.
14% For replaced lamps that are already CFLs of LED lamps, the changing energy efficiency regulation has no impact on the baseline which remains the same throughout the entire EUL of the measure. 94 Natural Resources Canada. “Energy Effici...
AI summary The document discusses the impact of energy efficiency regulations on the baseline energy usage of replaced lamps, noting that the baseline remains unchanged throughout the entire EUL (Equivalent Unit Load) of the measure. It references regulations from Natural Resources Canada and the EISA (Energy Independence and Security Act) legislation.
ensors at nine years as outlined in Table 71. Table 71: Equivalent Effective Useful Life Calculation Summary for LED Fixtures With Motion Sensors Halogen Incandescent CFL Equivalent Baseline – Baseline – American Average Canadian Legislati...
AI summary The text discusses the Equivalent Effective Useful Life (EUL) calculation for LED fixtures with motion sensors, comparing them to halogen incandescent and CFL equivalents. It references U.S. federal legislation and efficiency standards set by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA).
gc.ca/energy/regulations-codes- standards/18318 (Last accessed January 24, 2018). 120 Natural Resources Canada. Energy Efficiency Regulations. General Service Lamps and Modified Spectrum Incandescent Lamps, www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/regulatio...
AI summary The document references energy efficiency regulations and standards, particularly those related to General Service Lamps and Modified Spectrum Incandescent Lamps, as imposed by U.S. federal legislation. It also discusses the calculation of equivalent EUL (Equivalent Useful Life) for determining lifetime energy savings under the Efficient Product Installation program.
.nwcouncil.org/measure/built-green- washington (Last accessed February 15, 2018) 12 GDS Associates, Inc., Measure Life Report: Residential and Commercial/Industrial Lighting and HVAC Measures, report prepared for the England State Program...
AI summary The text discusses the adjustment of effective useful life (EUL) for LED bulbs in Massachusetts, considering baseline increases due to the U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) 2020. It also references the minimum efficiency level required by EISA for compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), which will take effect in 2021.
The Canadian market may change less quickly than the American market because Canadian regulations generally lag a few years behind the American ones; so, limiting the EUL value to 10.0 years, as done by Illinois, is too conservative. Conse...
AI summary The document discusses the differences between Canadian and U.S. lighting regulations, particularly regarding the EUL of lighting equipment and the anticipated alignment of Canadian standards with U.S. EISA 2020. It highlights the need to consider future U.S. legislation when setting baseline wattage for lighting products in Canada.
Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report Codes and Standards The ultimate indicator of market transformation is the adoption of more stringent codes and standards. Currently, general-service lamps31 are required to meet an efficie...
AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Report discusses the adoption of energy efficiency codes and standards, particularly for general-service lamps. It notes that current standards require lamps to meet the efficiency of halogen incandescent bulbs and highlights that the U.S. is expected to enforce stricter standards by 2020, while Canada is still considering updates. The report outlines potential impacts of future regulations on the market dominance of CFLs and LED lamps.
Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report Other lamp and fixture types are also affected by Canadian energy efficiency regulations. Amendment 13 has introduced new requirements for the efficiency of fluorescent linear lamp ballasts...
AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Report discusses the impact of Canadian energy efficiency regulations on lighting products, noting that while amendments are evolving, they do not significantly improve efficiency levels. The report also evaluates free-ridership levels in the LED BNI market in Nova Scotia.
EUL values by product type are presented in Table 5 at the end of this subsection. The following provides details on the methodology for establishing equivalent EUL values for LED lamps and fixtures. The Evaluator used the annual HOU value...
AI summary The document discusses the methodology used to establish equivalent EUL values for LED lamps and fixtures, referencing BER Instant Rebates and product specifications. It also outlines changes in regulations affecting general-use lamps, decorative lamps, and reflector lamps, particularly in relation to Canadian and U.S. energy efficiency standards.
ined for SBES. The Evaluator also consulted the specification sheets of the most popular products of each measure type to establish their rated lifetimes. Changes in regulation and baseline evolution The Evaluator examined the possibility...
AI summary The Evaluator assessed baseline evolution for lighting measures, considering changes in Canadian and U.S. regulations. The analysis focused on general-use, decorative, and reflector lamps, as well as LED downlight fixtures, with particular attention to the impact of the U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) on minimum efficiency standards starting in 2020.
ssed January 24, 2018). 4 US EPA. “Summary of the Energy Independence and Security Act. Public Law 110-140 (2007)”. Online: www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-energy-independence-and-security-act. Project No. 6138 51 Direct Installation...
AI summary The text discusses the update to the general service lamps minimum energy performance requirement under Amendment 16, which aligns with EISA 2020. This update will effectively ban the import and fabrication of efficient incandescent light bulbs, with the baseline change expected to occur in 2024.
ket .......................................... 23 Table 23: Per-square-meter Electric Energy Needs by Building Archetype, as per the NECB............. 23 Table 24: Energy Savings Associated with the Introduction of the Building Code Regula...
AI summary The text references a 2017 DSM Evaluation Report by Efficiency Nova Scotia, discussing energy efficiency codes and standards, including building archetypes and energy savings from building code regulations for large buildings, apartments, and condominiums.
va Scotia Market ............................................................................................................... 32 Table 38: Codes and Standards Overall Incremental Annual Energy and Peak Demand Savings, 2017 ................
AI summary This report evaluates the 2017 demand-side management (DSM) impact of Codes & Standards (C&S) in Nova Scotia. It is based on secondary data research and interviews with industry associations, government representatives, and retailers, assessing energy efficiency regulations implemented by Natural Resources Canada.
a’s Clean Air Regulatory Agenda established in 2006,2 three recent amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations were planned “to deliver energy, greenhouse gas (GHG) and air pollutant reductions”.3 These amendments have not only increas...
AI summary Amendment 13 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations, effective June 2017, updated minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for 20 product categories to align with U.S. standards. Retailers adopted these changes earlier than expected, prompting an evaluation of new regulations for clothes washers and refrigerators.
- 1&news=295B1964-9737-4F80-B064-B3088D9910BE> (Last accessed February 5, 2018) 3 Natural Resources Canada, Publication of Regulations Amending Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2011, available at (Last accessed February 5, 2018) 4 N...
AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Report by Efficiency Nova Scotia discusses the evaluation of energy efficiency regulations, including the latest MEPS for incandescent lamps, street lights, and energy codes for various building types, alongside new regulations from 2011 and 2016.
for 40 W and 60 W bulbs),5 street lights6 and the latest energy code for houses, small buildings, large buildings, condos and apartments. Table 1 lists the product categories assessed in this report. Table 1: Products and Codes Impacted by...
AI summary The document outlines recent changes to Canada and Nova Scotia’s energy efficiency regulations, focusing on products such as incandescent light bulbs, LED street lights, and building codes. It highlights the impact of these changes on product categories and references relevant standards and codes.
kes the following recommendation on how to ensure the success of future C&S impact evaluations. The following recommendation can also be found in Appendix I of the Codes and Standards Appendix Report. CS-R1. Include some Amendment 13 stand...
AI summary The document recommends including specific Amendment 13 standards in the 2018 C&S impact evaluation, focusing on products with significant savings potential, such as clothes washers, while excluding others like refrigerators due to limited impact. Lighting, street-lighting, and building codes are also recommended for continued evaluation.
ded. The Evaluator recommends continuing to evaluate the impacts associated with lighting, street-lighting and building codes in 2018 since they provide significant savings. Codes and Standards xii Codes and Standards Efficiency Nova Scoti...
AI summary The document discusses the implementation of Amendment 13 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), which updates energy-efficiency standards for 20 product categories to align with U.S. requirements. The amendment was published in December 2016 and came into force in June 2017.
those requirements in force or soon to be put into force in the United States. Amendment 13 was published on December 28, 20168 and came into force on June 28, 2017, six months after its publication. Since retailers typically need a few mo...
AI summary The text discusses the adoption of new energy efficiency standards in the United States, including the implementation of minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for clothes washers and refrigerators. These standards came into force in June 2017, but early adoption was observed by retailers in 2017. The evaluation also includes previous standards such as those for incandescent lamps and energy codes for various building types.
4043B-1&news=295B1964-9737-4F80-B064-B3088D9910BE (Last accessed February 5, 2018). 8 Natural Resources Canada, Notice – Publication of Energy Efficiency Regulation, 2016- Amendment 13. December 2016, available at (Last accessed February 5...
AI summary The text references several regulatory documents and amendments related to energy efficiency regulations in Canada, including amendments to lighting product standards and Nova Scotia's building code. It also mentions Efficiency Nova Scotia's 2017 DSM Evaluation Report, highlighting the focus on energy efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report Table 3: Product Categories and Codes Impacted by Recent Changes to Nova Scotia’s Energy-Efficiency Regulations Existing MEPS before Reference Product Category Provincial Initiative Standar...
AI summary This table from Efficiency Nova Scotia's 2017 DSM Evaluation Report outlines product categories and their associated energy-efficiency standards, including existing MEPS and provincial initiatives, such as the National Energy Code for Houses and Small Buildings and the National Energy Code for Large Buildings.
d NSP) Total 21,685 1.236 27 Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, http://www.ies.org/ Codes and Standards 15 Codes and Standards Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report 3.3 New Building Energy Codes 3.3.1 Product De...
AI summary The document discusses the adoption of the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) 2011 by provinces such as Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia, which has contributed to increased energy efficiency in the building sector. The NECB enhances minimum requirements for energy-efficient building design and construction.
lemented the 2011 NECB or an energy equivalent standard for large buildings. These adoptions are contributing to the fact that the building sector is shifting towards a higher energy efficiency level. Nova Scotia’s Building Code is based o...
AI summary Nova Scotia has adopted the 2011 National Energy Code of Canada (NECB) for large buildings, condos, and apartments, with enforcement beginning in 2014. New houses and small buildings are covered by Part 9 of the National Building Code (NBC), revised in 2012. These regulations are contributing to increased energy efficiency in the building sector.
Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report 3.3.2 Regulation Description In 2012, a new section entitled “Section 9.36. Energy Efficiency” was introduced to Part 9 (Houses and Small Buildings) of the 2010 edition of the NBC of Canada...
AI summary In 2012, Nova Scotia updated its building code by adopting the National Building Code (NBC) energy efficiency section, replacing the previous Part 10 regulations. This update aligned Nova Scotia with national energy efficiency standards and involved input from various stakeholders. The NBC is consistent with federal and provincial energy conservation programs like EnerGuide and ENERGY STAR®.
quirements for houses and small buildings, the NECB is aligned with energy conservation measures supported by the federal and provincial energy ministries and agencies. 3.3.3 Market Share Estimate To estimate the market share, the Evaluato...
AI summary The text discusses energy conservation measures aligned with the National Energy Code of Canada (NECB) and the estimation of market share based on building permit data from Statistics Canada for Nova Scotia up to November 2017.
on-compliance rate of 58 percent, which was applied to the savings. 48 Corporate Research Associates Inc., 2011 ENS Socket Study, Final Report Prepared for Efficiency Nova Scotia, December 2011. Codes and Standards 21 Codes and Standards E...
AI summary The document discusses a study on the energy and operating cost savings associated with the proposed NECB – 2011 building code, using results from a Caneta Research Inc. study conducted in 2010. The study modeled changes in seven Canadian locations, with Montreal's results used as a proxy for Nova Scotia.
remove heat and cool the inside air. The regulation is aimed at reducing GHG emissions and aligning the requirements with the U.S. standard to minimize manufacturers’ burden of regulatory compliance. Table 32: Overview of Refrigerator Type...
AI summary The text discusses regulations aimed at reducing GHG emissions by aligning refrigerator standards with U.S. requirements, minimizing compliance burdens for manufacturers. It includes a table categorizing refrigerator types and references Natural Resources Canada's energy efficiency regulations.
,544 4,997 Total 64,850 25,834 3.5.4 Portion of the Market Impacted by the Regulation The NRCan cost-benefit analysis report on the standards covered by Amendment 13 provided the non- compliance rate for refrigerators in Canada prior to th...
AI summary The document discusses the non-compliance rate for refrigerators in Canada prior to new MEPS regulations, assuming Nova Scotia's rate is the same as the national rate. Table 34 estimates the percentage of shipments to Nova Scotia affected by the regulation in 2017 for different refrigerator types.