Topic:"Energy Efficiency Codes" in M12780

Table 1 Update on Implementation of 2022-2023 Evaluation Recommendations Year Evaluation/ Verification Recommendation Text Source Status Comments Expected Period of Completion 2024 Evaluation Review the program guidelines and update to ali...

AI summary In 2024, E1 is in the process of updating program guidelines to align with the newly adopted NECB 2020, which will impact the baseline definition for new construction projects. This update is expected to be completed by Q2 2026.

L. Benchmarking Utility-Scale PV Operational Expenses and Project Lifetimes , June 2020, p. 3. DNV. Residential Insulation Measure Effective Useful Life Study Final Report, December 22, 2023, p. 16. U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Conser...

AI summary The text lists citations and references to studies on energy efficiency, including benchmarking utility-scale PV expenses, residential insulation lifetimes, lighting standards, and technical reference manuals. It includes reports from organizations like DNV, EfficiencyOne, and Natural Resources Canada, as well as regulatory updates and technical studies from various jurisdictions.

Table 5: Implementation Status of Past Recommendations for Custom # Recommendations Status Comments 2024-New Construction-R7 Review the program guidelines and update to align with the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 202...

AI summary Table 5 outlines the implementation status of a recommendation to update program guidelines to align with the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 2020, which was adopted in April 2025. E1 staff are currently interpreting the changes and anticipate updating the New Construction Program Guide by the end of March 2026.

5.2 Gross Savings This subsection describes the methodology used by the Evaluator to review the gross savings of New Construction projects. For New Construction, the gross savings for each participating building are calculated using energy...

AI summary The Evaluator calculates gross savings for New Construction projects by comparing energy models of baseline (NECB Part 8 and E1 guidelines) and proposed designs using simulation software. The 2025 evaluation focused on reviewing these energy models to assess savings from efficiency measures.

a, Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers and Wine Chillers - Energy Efficiency Regulations , (last accessed January 17, 2019). 122 Natural Resources Canada, Registration and Publication of Regulations Amending Canada's Energy Efficiency Reg...

AI summary The text references energy efficiency regulations for refrigerators and wine chillers by Natural Resources Canada, as well as a standard approach for estimating energy savings from efficiency programs in New York. It also mentions a table that provides parameters and unitary savings calculations for freezer retirement measures.

2.4. New Industrial Facilities: Eligible Process Load Savings Industrial new construction projects are eligible for additional incentives based on reduced energy consumption of process equipment. Projects must meet the following criteria:...

AI summary The section outlines eligibility criteria for new industrial facilities to receive incentives based on energy consumption reductions. Facilities must meet NC eligibility, have industrial process loads accounting for at least 40% of total energy use, achieve 10% electrical savings, and provide documentation to ENS on the costs of energy-efficient equipment. Modeling requirements are detailed in section 7.10.

6.1. General Requirements - 1. If a project's building permit application was submitted after Jan. 6, 2020, it must follow the NECB 2017 requirements - 2. The number, type, and conditioning of thermal zones must be the same in the baseline...

AI summary Section 6.1 outlines technical compliance requirements for building projects, including NECB 2017 adherence, thermal zone consistency, ventilation rate limits, unmet heating/cooling hour thresholds, and heat pump reference building specifications. These standards ensure alignment with energy efficiency codes and operational performance benchmarks.

7.3.2. Baseline FDWR Per the guidelines in the NECB 2017 User Guide, the baseline building shall be modeled with the FDWR set to the maximum allowable in NECB 2017 3.2.1.4, regardless of proposed building FDWR. The maximum FDWR is 0.4 for...

AI summary The baseline FDWR is set to the maximum allowable value of 0.4 for HDD less than or equal to 4000, as per the NECB 2017 User Guide, regardless of the proposed building FDWR. Reference tables provide FDWR values at various HDD levels and HDD values for locations in Nova Scotia.

7.4.3. Baseline Energy Recovery Ventilation All continuously-operating ventilation systems (except those serving a single dwelling unit) must be equipped with energy recovery at 50% effectiveness. For non-continuous ventilation systems, ba...

AI summary All continuously-operating ventilation systems, except those serving a single dwelling unit, must have energy recovery at 50% effectiveness. Non-continuous systems must also include baseline energy recovery if required by NECB 5.2.10.

7.5. Baseline HVAC System: Long-term Care Facilities - Baseline HVAC system type shall be identical to proposed - o Equal number of HVAC units in baseline and proposed - o For proposed systems with hydronic heating/cooling, baseline shall...

AI summary This section outlines the baseline HVAC system requirements for long-term care facilities, specifying that the baseline system must match the proposed system in terms of type, number of units, and compliance with the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB). Specific details include pump capacity, heat pump COP, fan power, ventilation rates, and heat recovery effectiveness.

Fan Power Cutsheet efficiency 40% 8.4.4.18. 640 Pa; Combined fan and motor Cooling Type Central water to water heat pump Air cooled direct expansion Cooling Efficiency Cutsheet Table 5.2.12-SPVAC & SPVHP in Cooling mode Heating Type Centra...

AI summary The text presents a table comparing various heating and cooling system specifications, including fan power, cooling and heating types, efficiency metrics, and heat rejection details. It includes references to specific code sections and efficiency standards.

The Size Category applies to the Baseline system, not the Proposed VRF. Equipment Type Size Category Subcategory or Rating Condition Minimum Efficiency <65,000 Btu/h VRF multisplit system 13.0 SEER >=65,000 Btu/h and <135,000 Btu/h VRF mul...

AI summary The text discusses the application of size categories to baseline systems and proposed VRF systems, detailing efficiency requirements for different equipment types and sizes. It outlines minimum efficiency standards for various VRF multisplit systems in cooling and heating modes.

System Baseline System Type 3 Description Fuel-fired Heating in Proposed Electric Heating in Proposed System Type System-3-Single-zone packaged rooftop unit with baseboard heating System-3-Single-zone packaged rooftop unit with baseboard h...

AI summary The text presents a comparison of two heating systems: fuel-fired heating and electric heating, focusing on system type, central plant, fan control, cooling and heating efficiency, and other technical specifications. It references the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) and includes details on fan power, heating and cooling types, and system descriptions.

System Baseline System Type 4 Description Fuel-fired Heating in Proposed Electric Heating in Proposed System Type System-4-Single-zone make-up air unit with baseboard heating System-4-Single-zone make-up air unit with baseboard heating Cen...

AI summary The document presents a comparison between fuel-fired heating and electric heating systems in a single-zone make-up air unit with baseboard heating. It outlines specifications for central plants, fan control, cooling and heating types, and efficiency standards, referencing the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB).

System Description Baseline System Type 5 System Type System-5-Two-pipe fan-coil Central Plant Water cooling water chiller Fan Control Constant-Volume Fan Power 8.4.4.18. 640 Pa; Combined fan and motor efficiency 40% Cooling Type Water coo...

AI summary The document describes a baseline System Type 5, which is a two-pipe fan-coil system with a water cooling water chiller, constant-volume fan control, and cooling towers for heat rejection. It outlines specifications such as fan power, cooling efficiency, and references standards like the NECB 2017 for DHW systems.

System Baseline System Type 6 Description Fuel-fired Heating in Proposed Electric Heating in Proposed System Type System-6-Multi-zone built-up system with baseboard heating System-6-Multi-zone built-up system with baseboard heating Central...

AI summary The text presents a comparison between two heating systems: fuel-fired heating and electric heating, detailing aspects such as system type, central plant, fan control, cooling type, heating type, and efficiency standards. It references the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) and includes technical specifications for fan power and cooling efficiency.

of locally adopted energy codes, including the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 90.1. Using a baseline based on code deliver...

AI summary The text discusses the benefits of using locally adopted energy codes, such as the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) and ASHRAE Standard 90.1, as a baseline for Demand Side Management (DSM) programs. This approach ensures consistency, transparency, and audibility in program implementation.