E-22024 DSM Programs Evaluation Reports
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barriers appear to be consistent across both MURB and non-MURB markets. › The share of modelling costs covered by the program's modelling incentive may be insufficient to motivate some builders. Both staff and modellers noted that modellin...
AI summary Barriers in the Custom New Construction program include insufficient modelling incentives, a shortage of energy modellers, and challenges in adapting to NECB 2020. Modelling costs are rising, with 30% of projects hitting caps in 2024. The program needs more modellers and updated logic models to address barriers. Transitioning to NECB 2020 requires builders to adopt higher efficiency technologies and collaborate with modellers.
4.7 Jurisdictional Scan The evaluator reviewed commercial new construction programs in five jurisdictions and compared them to E1's Custom New Construction service. The jurisdictions and programs reviewed were: - › BC Hydro/FortisBC (Briti...
AI summary The jurisdictional scan compares E1's Custom New Construction service with programs in five provinces, highlighting differences in building size requirements, incentive levels, and code adoption (e.g., NECB 2020). It also notes the phase-out of high-GWP refrigerants like R-410A under the Kigali Agreement, impacting HVAC industry practices.
4.8.3 Alignment of Program Logic With Barriers The service addresses the high costs barrier through financial inputs in the form of modelling and implementation incentives, which result in financial benefits to developers that encourage th...
AI summary The service addresses high costs through financial incentives for energy modeling and implementation. However, 30% of projects hit the 50% cost cap, and E1's incentives are lower than some jurisdictions. The shift to NECB 2020 may require adjusting incentive tiers to align with new code standards.
tent across both MURB and non-MURB markets. 2024 New Construction-Finding: The share of modelling costs covered by the program's modelling incentive may be insufficient to motivate some builders. Both staff and modellers noted that modelli...
AI summary The 2024 New Construction findings highlight insufficient modelling incentives, a shortage of energy modellers, and the need to adapt to NECB 2020. Recommendations include increasing incentives, recruiting more modellers through outreach, and collaborating with educational institutions. Staff and modellers emphasized barriers like rising costs and the need for higher efficiency technologies under the new code.
This appendix summarizes all the recommendations made by the Evaluator as part of the Custom evaluation. Section Recommendations Executive Summary 2024 New Construction Recommendation #1: Review the demand savings script used for projects...
AI summary The appendix outlines recommendations for improving energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including enhancing modelling accuracy, increasing M&V requirements, recruiting energy modellers, aligning with NECB 2020, and updating program guidelines to address barriers and improve participation.
ation requirements as the baseline. This methodology is recommended in the principles of the Uniform Methods Project (UMP)[16](#page-95-0) to better represent the real baseline wattages for LED lamps. Since R, BR, and decorative lamps are...
AI summary The text discusses methodology for calculating baseline wattages for LED lamps, referencing the Uniform Methods Project (UMP). It notes assumptions about incandescent-to-LED replacements, regulatory wattage limits for ST19 and PAR lamps, and the continuation of E1 in Instant Savings despite incandescent lamp unavailability.