Topic:"Energy Efficiency Financing" in M03669

DATE FILED: February 28, 2011 & lt;sup>a Lifetime benefits are expressed as the net present value of the avoided costs, including energy and capacity, over the life of the program measures. b TRC is a benefit/cost ratio comparing lifetime...

AI summary The text discusses the calculation of lifetime benefits and cost-benefit ratios for energy efficiency programs, including net present value of avoided costs and the TRC and PAC ratios, with a note on participation by low-income households.

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.

OVERACHIEVEMENTS F 2012 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) a DDSM PLANS Incremental Annual Net Energy Savings at Generator (GWh) Incremental Annual Net Demand Savings at Generator (MW) Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) b Pro...

AI summary The table outlines overachievements from DSM programs in Nova Scotia, including investment, lifetime benefits, and energy savings. It details various programs such as efficient products, home energy reports, and commercial and industrial initiatives, along with their associated costs and benefits.

& lt;sup>e Historical savings resulting from the introduction of a residential new construction code in 2010 and a proposed federal standard for general-service lamps starting in 2012 1 1.2 DSM Programs 16 lighting, appliances, consumer el...

AI summary The document discusses the Efficient Products program, launched in 2008, which provides financial incentives for purchasing high-efficiency products and appliances. It includes partnerships with retailers to promote ENERGY STAR® products and targets residential and small commercial customers, including low-income homeowners and renters.

1 The Existing Houses program will be enhanced as follows: 2 3 · Eligibility will include small multi-family buildings. 4 · Direct installation of some low-cost measures may be done during the 5 initial audit. 6 · Incentives have increased...

AI summary The Existing Houses program will be enhanced by expanding eligibility to small multi-family buildings, increasing incentives, offering bonus incentives for energy savings, and exploring innovative financing. ENSC will improve project management, marketing, and training, and integrate new measures like fuel substitution based on past pilot lessons.

Overview Launched in 2010, the Prescriptive Rebate program is intended to secure cost-effective electrical energy savings for non-residential customers in the retrofit and new construction markets through the promotion of a variety of high...

AI summary The Prescriptive Rebate program, launched in 2010, aims to achieve cost-effective energy savings for non-residential customers through the promotion of high-efficiency equipment. It includes two elements: Business Energy Rebates (BER) and Smart Lighting Choices (SLC), which support retrofit and new construction markets by offering rebates and encouraging the adoption of efficient technologies.

The incentives and market awareness efforts increase demand for high-efficiency technologies by educating business customers about the energy and monetary savings associated with efficient products and by equipping vendors to communicate t...

AI summary The text discusses enhancements to energy efficiency programs aimed at increasing the adoption of high-efficiency technologies by providing financial incentives and improving market awareness. These include expanding lighting technologies supported by the SLC program, implementing a Qualified Vendors program, and exploring outreach coordinators to promote key technologies in specific markets.

1 The program works with eligible customers to identify and implement cost-effective 2 electrical energy and demand saving measures on a case-by-case basis. Measures can be 3 divided into two categories: 4 5 · market-driven measures, commo...

AI summary The program focuses on identifying and implementing cost-effective energy-saving measures for eligible customers, divided into market-driven and discretionary retrofit categories. It includes technical and financial assistance components such as audits, incentives, and project financing. Examples include compressed air audits, retro-commissioning, and support for industrial energy improvement.

4.7 Renewable Heating Strategy The objective of the Renewable Heating strategy is to create a broad renewable/advanced heating strategy for the province. The strategy will be designed to reduce electric space and domestic water heating loa...

AI summary The Renewable Heating Strategy aims to reduce electric heating loads and greenhouse gas emissions by promoting renewable heating technologies such as wood pellets, solar hot water heating, and ground source heat pumps. ENSC will collaborate with stakeholders to develop regulatory frameworks and seek funding partnerships to support local economic development and infrastructure.

ENSC Electricity DSM Review Program / Scope of POTENTIA L SAVINGS PRINCIPAL RECOMMENDATIONS Market Area Potential Changes a Near-term (2011-13) b Long-term (2014-30) c (see program profiles for more detailed suggestions) Performance Plus (...

AI summary The document outlines a review of ENSC's electricity demand-side management (DSM) programs, suggesting changes and recommendations for improving energy efficiency. Key points include expanding programs, increasing incentives, and enhancing customer feedback mechanisms.

MEASURE-LEVEL CONSTRAINTS Despite the valuable information a TRC analysis may provide, this requirement would unduly restrain ENSC's ability to forge an optimal path forward. Indeed, as with any diversified business, different products can...

AI summary The text argues against requiring a measure-level Total Resource Cost (TRC) analysis for energy efficiency programs, emphasizing the need for flexibility in program design. It highlights that some programs may have a TRC ratio below one but are still valuable for broader strategic reasons, such as brand building or equity considerations. The text references a UARB decision from 2009 that allows certain low TRC activities if critical to the overall program.

EXISTING PROGRAMS – COMMERCIAL, INSTITUTIONAL & INDUSTRIAL Even more than is the case for residential programs, ENSC's suite of commercial & industrial (C&I) programs can serve as a good basis for expansion. The small business direct insta...

AI summary The document discusses opportunities for expanding ENSC's commercial and industrial energy efficiency programs. It highlights the potential of existing programs like the small business direct install and prescriptive products initiatives, and suggests a targeted submarket approach, long-term customer relationships, and leveraging data for better program effectiveness. It also notes challenges in meeting ambitious DSM targets within a short timeframe.

EXISTING PROGRAMS – ENABLING STRATEGIES ENSC has inherited an existing Education & Outreach program and a Development & Research program. Both are important, and we suggest that D&R in particular could be expanded to foster longer-term sav...

AI summary ENSC has inherited existing programs and proposes expanding the Development & Research program to support long-term savings. ENSC can lead initiatives in financing, codes, building labeling, and renewable heating to achieve DSM targets and stimulate economic opportunities. These efforts will have limited impact before 2013 but must start now.

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.

- Develop appliance replacement program into full-scale, long term program. Full-scale appliance replacement programs can typically reach 2-3% of all households per year – equivalent to 8,000-13,000 units/year (principally refrigerators) i...

AI summary The text discusses strategies for expanding and improving energy efficiency programs, including full-scale appliance replacement, upstream product strategies with manufacturers, leveraging regional alliances, targeting midstream market actors, and implementing year-round product incentives to increase participation and reduce energy consumption.

ely take three to five years to be put into place and beginning having significant impact. In the meantime, ENSC could consider a number of options to increase the savings from the current program by: - Increasing incentive levels to match...

AI summary The document suggests that ENSC could increase the effectiveness of its residential retrofit program by raising incentives, improving financing options, reducing customer effort, developing the workforce, and adjusting timelines to accommodate participant needs and contractor involvement in renovations.

PRESCRIPTIVE REBATES (C&I PRODUCTS) OVERVIEW: The C&I products market generally consists of relatively uniform products with standard energy savings/unit. Programs targeting products alone can focus on market-driven opportunities in both n...

AI summary The C&I products market involves standard energy-saving products, with ENSC's BER and SLC programs targeting market-driven opportunities. BER provides prescriptive incentives for lighting, motors, refrigeration, and HVAC products, while SLC offers incentives to distributors for high-performance T8 lamps. Regulations are being drafted to phase out T12 lighting and Class 8 products.

SMALL BUSINESS LIGHTING SOLUTIONS (SMALL BUSINESS EXISTING) OVERVIEW: The Direct Install Program for Small Businesses offers lighting retrofits via third party implementation contractors. Eligibility requires <100,000 kWh/year and <100kW a...

AI summary The Small Business Lighting Solutions program provides lighting retrofits for small businesses with incentives covering 80% of costs. It has achieved significant energy savings and is on track to exceed 2010 targets. The program is recommended for expansion in eligibility and measure options to increase savings and scale beyond 2011 levels.

DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OVERVIEW: Development and Research (D&R) efforts in the current DSM Plan encompass market assessments, technology reviews, staff development, baseline studies and demonstration projects. To date, a substantial port...

AI summary The Development and Research (D&R) section of the DSM Plan includes market assessments, technology reviews, and pilot programs. The 2011 budget funds a residential fuel substitution pilot. ENSC is advised to consider broader D&R definitions, including experimental program designs and emerging technologies like cold-climate heat pumps. D&R activities may support long-term DSM targets by replenishing savings opportunities.

FINANCING POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW: Providing attractive financing for efficiency projects is an important tool for overcoming the barrier of access to capital for major investments. Ideally, financing payments are lower than monthl...

AI summary The document discusses the importance of financing policy and development in promoting energy efficiency. It highlights the benefits of on-bill and transferable financing, such as enabling positive cash flow and reducing risks for building owners. PACE financing is mentioned as a potential tool, and ENSC is encouraged to explore various financing mechanisms, including green mortgages and PACE-like initiatives.

RENEWABLE HEATING STRATEGY OVERVIEW: Nova Scotia has access to a wide array of renewable heating systems, including solar thermal (hot water and hot air), biomass (wood pellets, cordwood, wood chips, agricultural waste) and, to some extent...

AI summary Nova Scotia has access to various renewable heating systems, including solar thermal, biomass, and ground-source heat pumps (GSHPs). ENSC currently offers incentives for GSHPs but not for switching from electricity to renewable heating. Solar and biomass heating systems are still in early stages in the province, though some European jurisdictions have successfully developed renewable heating industries through long-term incentives and private entrepreneurship.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PILOT The pilot project will clearly need to provide additional incentives to cover the cost of installing distribution systems in order to make fuel substitution attractive. It will also need to prepare specific marke...

AI summary The pilot project requires incentives for installing distribution systems to encourage fuel substitution, particularly for EBB heated homes. Marketing strategies and incentives may not be sufficient, prompting consideration of turnkey installation. Boiler conversions are preferred except for specific home types, with incentives set at nearly 100% of installation costs for hydronic systems.

PELLET BOILERS/ FURNACES Eligibility : ULC-certified boilers or furnaces, including 'combo' boilers. Installed Costs : standard (not fully automatic) furnaces and boilers - $12,000. Advanced automatic combo boiler systems - $20,000 -$40,00...

AI summary The document outlines eligibility and costs for pellet boilers and furnaces in Nova Scotia, noting minimal installation and interest to date. Standard models require frequent maintenance, while advanced automatic systems are available but require trained installers.

8 Incentive Rates and Interest Levels for Gas Boilers

AI summary This section discusses incentive rates and interest levels for gas boilers, referencing a figure that likely illustrates relevant data or analysis related to these incentives.

9 Incentive Rates and Interest Levels for Tankless DHW

AI summary This section discusses incentive rates and interest levels for tankless domestic hot water (DHW) systems, accompanied by a figure labeled 'Figure 5' from page 202.

10 Incentive Rates and Interest Levels for Wood Stoves

AI summary This section discusses incentive rates and interest levels for wood stoves, referencing a figure that likely illustrates relevant data or analysis related to these incentives.

RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES: ESTABLISHED MEASURES (GROUPS A, B) For the established measures – stoves, wood boilers and furnaces, gas boilers and furnaces, and gas DHW - we recommend a combination of incentives, financing, information and outre...

AI summary The document recommends a combination of incentives, financing, information, and outreach for established measures like stoves and gas boilers. It suggests no project management assistance for the pilot phase but notes that it may be considered for future programs, especially for EBB conversions.

INCENTIVES We propose two sets of incentives for the program. Equipment-specific incentives are set at 20%-40% of total installed equipment cost, depending on the measure. Distribution system incentives are available for EBB heated homes,...

AI summary The proposal outlines two incentive structures: equipment-specific incentives (20%-40% of installed cost) and distribution system incentives (100% for EBB heated homes). Payback periods for some measures exceed five years, with adjustments made for non-energy benefits and efficiency considerations.

13 Incentive Levels - Group A Measures Category Measure Baseline Home Equipment Incentive $ Distribution Incentive Incentive % distribution Incentive % installed participant remaining participant simple system equipment capital cost paybac...

AI summary The document outlines incentive levels for various heating systems and equipment under Group A and Group B measures, including wood stoves, boilers, furnaces, and gas systems. The incentives are structured as fixed dollar amounts or a percentage of total installation costs, with examples provided for clarity.

FINANCING Ideally, the pilot program would offer low-interest, five-year term financing to further reduce the access to capital barrier for participants. ENSC will need to work further with NSPI and/or Conserve Nova Scotia to develop a fin...

AI summary The document discusses financing options for a pilot program, including low-interest, five-year term financing and on-bill financing for residential participants. It also mentions a zero-interest loan offered by Conserve Nova Scotia for fuel substitution measures under the Energuide for Existing Homes program.

INSTALLER SUPPORT ENSC will need to work with installers to make sure they are aware of the program, understand the incentive application process, and will promote the program to their customers. Given the high absolute incentives offered...

AI summary ENSC needs to collaborate with installers to ensure they understand and promote the program, particularly EBB conversions. High incentives are expected to encourage promotion, though there is uncertainty about installer preference for EBB over ASHPs. Marketing support, including brochures and a co-marketing fund, is recommended to assist installers in promoting the program.

15 Incentive Levels - Group C Measures Category Measure Baseline me Ho ment $ Incentive Equip Distribution Incentive Distribution Incentive % m Syste Incentive % ment Installed Equip Capital Cost Participant maining Re Participant Payback...

AI summary The document outlines incentive levels for Group C measures, specifically pellet systems and conversions, with details on baseline measurements, incentive amounts, distribution incentives, and payback periods. The table includes various measures such as advanced pellet combo boilers and standard pellet furnaces, along with their respective incentive structures and costs.

INCENTIVES  Develop incentive processing protocol FINANCING  Confirm financing options with NSPI and Conserve Nova Scotia and prepare financing offering INSTALLER OUTREACH     Prepare installer outreach plan Develop contact list of e...

AI summary The document outlines various tasks related to developing incentive processing protocols, financing options, installer outreach, eligibility criteria, marketing strategies, and evaluation methods for a program. Key entities involved include Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) and Conserve Nova Scotia.

PHASE 2: Transportation (Proposed to Introduce in Year 3) Transportation is the second largest emitter of Greenhouse Gases in Nova Scotia (at 13% of total GHGs), and is promoted as the second priority of Green Schools Environment Improveme...

AI summary Phase 2 of the transportation initiative, proposed for Year 3, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by promoting sustainable transportation practices in schools. Green Schools Nova Scotia (GSNS) plans to implement a 'Smart Driver for School Bus' program, including vehicle upgrades, improved maintenance, and better driving practices, as well as initiatives like carpooling, anti-idling, and active transportation options.

Program Finding Recommendation Efficient DI-F1. DI-R1. Lighting While around one out of four respondents in 2008, 2009 and 2010 The DSM Administrator should consider using email to contact Products (23%, 25% and 27%) reported having first...

AI summary The DI program's effectiveness in notifying customers increased significantly through email, with 21% of 2010 respondents learning about it via email, compared to 1% in 2008. Most participants were motivated by financial benefits, as the program offered free energy-efficient measures. The majority of participants had not previously engaged in DSM Administrator-run energy programs.

Program Finding Recommendation Efficient DI-F4. DI-R4. Lighting In 2010, respondents cited lack of time as the number one barrier to At the time of participant contact, provide additional information or Products pursuing additional energy...

AI summary The text discusses barriers to energy efficiency implementation, citing lack of time and limited financing as key issues. It also suggests providing more information and adjusting incentive levels for CFLs as potential solutions. The findings are from a program evaluation related to direct installation and small business lighting solutions.

s had been responsible for specifying the reach with customers. Contractors and design professionals measures that were installed through the BER program. In addition, represent channels that may be effectively utilized to promote the seve...

AI summary The BER program was primarily motivated by financial benefits such as energy savings and program incentives. Contractors and design professionals were key in specifying installed measures. The evaluation highlights the importance of emphasizing energy and bill savings in promoting participation.

Program Finding Recommendation Business BER-F4. BER-R4. Energy The BER program was designed to be a streamlined prescriptive The BER should continue to work with customers to avoid creating Rebate program. Not surprisingly, nearly all the...

AI summary The BER program is largely successful with minimal barriers to participation and high customer satisfaction. However, there are recommendations to improve customer service and responsiveness as the program scales up, and to ensure complex cases are escalated to the C&I Custom program.

other three respondents gave the program a rating of three. With the sole exception of rebate amounts, the other specific aspects of the program each received high satisfaction ratings from the majority of respondents. BER-F6. BER-R6. Desp...

AI summary The BER program received high satisfaction ratings overall, except for rebate amounts. Participants noted that rebates were insufficient to incentivize implementation. Adjustments to incentives are recommended based on feedback and cost-effectiveness considerations.

NMR Evaluation of 2010 DSM Programs Executive Summary Page 28 Program Finding Recommendation Business BER-F7. BER-R7. Energy All of the respondents said that managing and reducing energy costs BER participants appear to be a group of custo...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 Business Energy Rebate (BER) program found that participants valued managing energy costs but had not engaged in prior DSM rebate programs. The recommendation suggests that the DSM Administrator should assist participants in identifying additional energy efficiency projects after they complete the BER program.

L-F5. PD:CFL-R5. Anticipating having to drop regular CFLs from its lineup of rebated The program should evaluate the opportunities for rebating LEDs energy efficiency products, the PD program has sought other energy (other than Christmas l...

AI summary The PD program is considering replacing rebated CFLs with other energy efficiency products, particularly LEDs, as LED technology matures. The NMR recommends a socket saturation study in 2011 to assess the market stage for energy-efficient lighting.

Findings and Recommendations for CFLs Findings Recommendations PD:CFL-F4. PD:CFL-R4. As the 2012 date for phase-out of incandescent bulbs gets closer, The PD program should consider offering an incandescent bounty there is likely to be som...

AI summary As the phase-out of incandescent bulbs approaches, the PD program anticipates consumer hoarding and is seeking alternative energy efficiency products to rebate, such as LEDs. The program has made progress in promoting CFLs and is recommended to conduct a socket saturation study to better understand lighting usage and diffusion rates.

ocessing required since retailers can provide one invoice for all POS rebates. The PD program provides coupons for stores where discounts cannot be automatically rung up at the cash register.  Customer education and outreach. The PD progr...

AI summary The PD program provides coupons for energy-efficient products, collaborates with retailers for marketing, and relies on customer education and outreach to increase awareness and promote the purchase of CFLs. The program assumes that retailer outreach, marketing materials, and discounts will drive increased sales and installations.

1.3 APP: Program Description The Appliance Rebate portion (APP) of the 2010 Nova Scotia Power Down (PD) program began on October 1st 2010 and ran through the end of December 2010. The program was administered by the implementation contract...

AI summary The Appliance Rebate portion (APP) of the 2010 Nova Scotia Power Down (PD) program aimed to achieve energy savings through rebates on ENERGY STAR appliances. Initially limited to chain retailers, the program was expanded to include independent retailers after protests. The program exceeded its targets, with over 4,000 appliances rebated, and was extended to December 2010.

e that even if the program had not been thus expanded and extended, it would have comfortably exceeded program targets based only on the sales of clothes washers at R11 alone during any single month of the program period. 1.3.1 APP: Progra...

AI summary The 2010 Power Down Program's Appliance Rebate Program (APP) aimed to install energy-efficient appliances in Nova Scotia homes. Retailers played a key role in offering rebates and promoting the program. The program exceeded its targets even before expansion, based on sales of energy-efficient appliances like clothes washers.

Scenario Two at the generator 2,058 9,561 1,976 9,130 Scenario Three at the generator 2,110 16,378 2,026 15,641 13 To be as conservative as possible the NMR team assumed a COP equivalent to that of an electric resistance heating system. 14...

AI summary The Power Down program (PD) ran from October 2010 to November 2010, offering rebates for energy-efficient fixtures and controls. The NMR team evaluated the program's savings assumptions using databases like CALMAC and CEE, relying on the Ontario Power Authority's report for savings estimates.

Page 19 Using the equations below we determined that the indoor light fixtures rebated through the program resulted in demand savings of 70.1 kW. (Table 3-1) Table 3-1: Tracked and Evaluated Savings—ENERGY STAR Qualified Indoor Light Fixtu...

AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of energy savings from indoor light fixtures rebated through a program, resulting in 70.1 kW of demand savings. Savings estimates are based on the OPA report, and secondary sources were not found for more accurate data on controls measures.

October-November 2010 than in October-November 2009 do you attribute to the Power Down program promotion and rebates? You just indicated that the percentage sales of [MEASURE CATEGORY] that qualified for the Power Down rebate was higher af...

AI summary The text contains a series of questions aimed at assessing the impact of the Power Down program's promotion and rebates on sales of specific energy-efficient measures. It asks retailers about the increase in sales attributed to the program, the expected duration of the follow-on effect, and the importance of rebates in customer purchasing decisions.

225.7 1,071 NMR Evaluation of 2010 Power Down Program Page 33 4 Impact Evaluation: Appliance Rebates The Power Down program (PD) Appliance Rebate (APP) component ran from October 1st, 2010 through the end of December 2010. The program prov...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 Power Down Program's Appliance Rebate component reviews savings assumptions using databases like CALMAC and CEE. Savings estimates are based on the Ontario Power Authority's 2010 report, which provides savings estimates for rebated products.

33 This study was sponsored by Nova Scotia Power. 34 This study was prepared for the California Public Utilities Commission CPUC and sponsored by California‘s Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs). NMR Evaluation of 2010 Power Down Program Page...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power sponsored a study evaluating the 2010 Power Down Program, which included rebates for ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators. The study reviewed reports from OPA and Mowris & Carlson, both of which estimated energy savings using similar methods. The OPA estimate was retained as it was deemed reasonable.

5.5.2 Rebate Processing and Verification The rebate processing and verification procedures accordingly varied by type of retailer and method of application of rebate.  Chain retailers o Retailers submitted summary of sales data (reconcile...

AI summary This section outlines the rebate processing and verification procedures for different types of retailers, including chain retailers, independent retailers, and one specific retailer. Procedures vary based on the type of retailer and the method of rebate application, with specific steps for data submission, review, and payment.

NMR Evaluation of 2010 Power Down Program Page 72 6 Process Evaluation: Fixtures and Controls 6.1 Program Description The Light Fixtures and Controls (F&C) portion of the 2010 Nova Scotia Power Down (PD) program began on October 1st 2010 a...

AI summary The 2010 Power Down Program's Light Fixtures and Controls portion exceeded energy savings projections, with significant rebate redemptions for various energy-efficient products. A telephone survey of 47 chain store managers was conducted to evaluate the program's implementation and effectiveness.

Familiar 65% Somewhat Familiar 34% Neither Familiar nor Unfamiliar 1% As shown in Table 6-3, nine out of ten retailers (90%) interviewed sold ENERGY STAR light fixtures and electronic baseboard thermostats in 2010. More than four out of fi...

AI summary The text presents survey results showing that most retailers sold ENERGY STAR products and offered rebates under the Power Down program in 2010. The data highlights high participation rates in selling rebated items such as light fixtures, dimmer switches, and timers.

100% 100% NMR Evaluation of 2010 Power Down Program Page 77 When asked about the importance of the program rebates to the customers‘ purchasing decisions, there was much more agreement among the retailers that the rebates were important. A...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 Power Down Program highlights that retailers strongly agree that program rebates significantly influence customers' purchasing decisions, particularly for ENERGY STAR light fixtures, power bars with timers, and timers for indoor and outdoor use.

that were rebated through the program in 2010. Some respondents had not worked at the store or in the department in 2009 and would not venture an estimate, which accounts for the smaller sample sizes. Table 7-3: Average Percent Rebated Pro...

AI summary The text discusses data on the average percent of rebated product sales for ENERGY STAR refrigerators and clothes washers during different periods in 2009 and 2010, highlighting variations between chain and independent retailers.

23% 23% NMR Evaluation of 2010 Power Down Program Page 86 The majority of chain retailers indicated that, concurrently with the program rebates, other rebates or promotions had also been offered on ENERGY STAR refrigerators (6 out of 8) an...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 Power Down Program indicates that many retailers offered additional rebates or promotions alongside the program's rebates for ENERGY STAR appliances. Rebate amounts varied significantly among retailers for both refrigerators and clothes washers.

e the other valued them at between $100 and $299. For clothes washers, one independent retailer valued the rebates at between $3 and $15 while the other valued them at between $50 and $99. (Table 7-6) Table 7-6: Whether Other Rebates were...

AI summary The text discusses the valuation of rebates offered by retailers for ENERGY STAR appliances during the 2010 Power Down Program. Independent retailers and chain retailers assigned different value ranges to the rebates for refrigerators and clothes washers.

le size 2 Decided not to 1 Too much work 1 The independent retailers were asked about their procedures for tracking the rebates. One-half of the independent retailers (3 out of 6) reported that they had tracked the rebates by hand; the rem...

AI summary The document discusses how independent retailers track rebates, with half using manual methods and the other half using computer systems or internal SKU numbers. It also notes that most respondents were satisfied with the Power Down program.

that the percentage sales of indoor NMR Evaluation of 2010 NSPI Power Down Program Page B37 light timers that qualified for the Power Down rebate was higher after the Power Down program period in December 2010 than they were before Power D...

AI summary This section of the document evaluates the impact of the 2010 NSPI Power Down Program on the sales of indoor light timers. It asks retailers to estimate the percentage of increased sales attributed to the program and how long the follow-on effects are expected to last. It also inquires about the effect of the $3 rebate on sales during the October-November promotion period.

n program rebate had not been available? RECORD PERCENTAGE _%; [998 Refused; 999 Don't know/Not sure/Can‘t remember] C. I want to make sure I understand you correctly when you say your store‘s sales of indoor light timers would be [% FROM...

AI summary The text discusses the impact of the Power Down program rebate on the sales of indoor light timers, asking respondents to estimate the percentage reduction in sales without the rebate and whether other rebates were offered during the same period. The importance of the rebate to customer purchasing decisions is also assessed on a scale from 1 to 5.

am promotion and rebates? % NMR Evaluation of 2010 NSPI Power Down Program Page B40 C. [IF % SALES OF REBATED POOL OR OUTDOOR TIMERS ARE HIGHER IN DEC. 2010 (COL. C) THAN IN JAN-SEPT. 2010 (COL A)]: You just indicated that the percentage s...

AI summary The document contains questions about the impact of the Power Down program's promotion and rebates on the sales of pool and outdoor timers. It asks respondents to estimate the percentage of increased sales attributed to the program and how long the follow-on effect is expected to last.

m promotion and rebates? % NMR Evaluation of 2010 NSPI Power Down Program Page B43 C. [IF % SALES OF REBATED ELECTRONIC BASEBOARD THERMOSTATS ARE HIGHER IN DEC. 2010 (COL. C) THAN IN JAN-SEPT. 2010 (COL A)]: You just indicated that the per...

AI summary The text discusses the evaluation of the 2010 NSPI Power Down Program, focusing on the impact of rebates on the sales of electronic baseboard thermostats. It asks respondents to estimate the percentage of increased sales attributed to the program and how long the follow-on effects are expected to last.

er during the October-November promotion period if the $5 Power Down program rebate had not been available? RECORD PERCENTAGE _%; [998 Refused; 999 Don't know/Not sure/Can‘t remember] C. I want to make sure I understand you correctly when...

AI summary The text discusses the impact of the Power Down program rebate on the sales of electronic baseboard thermostats during the October-November promotion period. It includes questions about hypothetical sales without the rebate and asks if other rebates were offered on the same products during that time.

during the October-November promotion period if the $XXX Power Down program rebate had not been available? RECORD PERCENTAGE _%; [998=Refused; 999=Don't know/Not sure/Can‘t remember] C. I want to make sure I understand you correctly when y...

AI summary The text discusses the impact of the Power Down program rebate on the sales of ENERGY STAR refrigerators during the October-November promotion period. It includes questions about the effect of the rebate on sales, the presence of other rebates, and the perceived importance of the rebate in customers' purchasing decisions.

E TIME TO RESPOND TO THIS SURVEY.] NMR Evaluation of 2010 NSPI Power Down Program Page B54 INDEPENDENT RETAIL STORE MANAGER QUESTIONNAIRE NSPI RETAIL MARKDOWN PROGRAM: APPLIANCE REBATES Final: January 6, 2011 Hello may I please speak with...

AI summary This document is a questionnaire from NMR Group evaluating the 2010 NSPI Power Down Program, specifically focusing on appliance rebates. It aims to gather information from retail store managers about their participation and knowledge of the program's appliance stocking and sales trends.

9. Don‘t know / Refused NMR Evaluation of 2010 NSPI Power Down Program Page B55 I4. Is there someone else at this store who would be familiar with the stocking patterns or sales trends for the appliances that you sell? BACKGROUND 1. What i...

AI summary The text is a questionnaire assessing retailer participation in the 2010 NSPI Power Down Program, focusing on appliance sales and rebate distribution. It includes questions about job roles, product availability, awareness of the program, and concerns about participation.

her? 4. Same [SKIP TO Q36A] 5. Lower 6. Higher [SKIP TO Q36A] 8. Refused [SKIP TO Q36A] 9. Don‘t know [SKIP TO Q36A] E. [IF Q35A 2 lower ]: By what percentage do you estimate your store‘s sales of these ENERGY STAR refrigerators would have...

AI summary This section of the document includes survey questions regarding the impact of the Power Down program rebate on the sales of ENERGY STAR refrigerators during the November-December promotion period, and whether other rebates were provided on refrigerators during that time.

romotion and rebates? % G. NMR Evaluation of 2010 NSPI Power Down Program Page B60 Q40. D. During the November-December promotion, the Power Down program provided a rebate of $50 for each ENERGY STAR clothes washer sold in your store. If t...

AI summary The document includes a survey question about the impact of the Power Down program's $50 rebate on ENERGY STAR clothes washer sales during the November-December promotion period, asking respondents to estimate the percentage decrease in sales if the rebate had not been available.

Down program or the available rebates in any way? [Probe: flyers, newspaper ads, radio, tv, circulars, posters, in-store signage, shelf-talkers, direct mail, etc.] a. Why or why not? 14. During the past year that is between January and Oct...

AI summary The text consists of a series of questions directed at retailers regarding their advertising and rebate practices for ENERGY STAR appliances under the Power Down program. It inquires about media used, frequency of promotion, and methods of presenting and processing rebates.

to fill-out a form to receive the rebate after the purchase? Now, I‘d like to ask you a few questions about how you processed and tracked the rebates/incentives as part of the program. 17. How did you track the rebates/incentives? [Excel s...

AI summary The text outlines a survey conducted to evaluate the 2010 NSPI Power Down Program, focusing on rebate processing, tracking methods, submission procedures, and overall participant satisfaction with the program.

uld you have sold the refrigerators? NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A6 1. Private party, such as a friend or family member 2. Used appliance dealer 3. Sold on an Internet site, such as Craig‘s List 4...

AI summary The text presents survey questions about how respondents disposed of old refrigerators and whether they could afford new ENERGY STAR refrigerators without incentives. Nova Scotia Power provided financial incentives and recycling services for refrigerator replacements.

of optional upgrades. The data is also uploaded to NRCan for review and validation. Retrofit Activities After the pre-retrofit evaluation, homeowners have 18 months to complete any suggested upgrades and schedule a post-retrofit evaluation...

AI summary The document outlines the retrofit process for the 2010 Existing Houses Program, including pre- and post-retrofit evaluations, homeowner responsibilities, and rebate eligibility. Data is reviewed by NRCan, and the program is supported administratively by NRCan with quality assurance and training for advisors.

Table 1-1: EnerGuide Existing Houses Electric Incentives 2009 2010 Measure Incentive Incentive Houses with Electric Heating Systems High efficiency ductless air to air heat pumps with electric NA $750 backup High efficiency central (―ducte...

AI summary Table 1-1 outlines electric incentives for EnerGuide existing houses in 2009 and 2010, including incentives for heat pumps, thermal storage units, and thermostats. The table shows varying levels of financial support for different efficiency measures.

$15 each Houses with Electric Hot Water Heating Drain water heat recovery (42% efficiency or greater) $130 $130 Drain water heat recovery (30% efficiency to 41.9% $75 $75 efficiency) Solar domestic water heating system $1,250 $1,250 Electr...

AI summary The document outlines incentive amounts for various energy efficiency measures in houses with electric hot water heating, including drain water heat recovery and solar domestic water heating systems. It also defines a small MURB as a building with 3 stories or less and no more than 20 individual residences.

he measures rebated by the program. NMR Evaluation of 2010 EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program Page 22 3.5 Program Tracking and Reporting Delivery Agents were responsible for using the HOT2000 software from NRCan to create audit reports...

AI summary The 2010 EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program involved Delivery Agents using HOT2000 software from NRCan to create audit reports for the EEH program. Issues with information sharing between NRCan, CNS, and the DSM Administrator hindered data retrieval. Consolidation under ENSC may resolve these issues, but collaboration with NRCan is needed for effective data exchange.

6% NMR Evaluation of 2010 EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program Page 27 Table 3-8 shows measure uptake (installations as a percentage of recommendations), estimated annual energy savings, EEH program incentive amount, and cost per kWh of a...

AI summary This section evaluates the 2010 EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program, highlighting the Measure Effectiveness Index and Measure Opportunity Index derived from installation rates, energy savings, and incentive amounts. Electronic thermostats and high-efficiency heat pumps were identified as particularly effective measures.

Table 3-8: Effectiveness of Measures Per Unit Cost Annual per Energy Per Unit kWh of Measure Measure Savings EEH annual Effectiveness Uptake (kWh/yr) Incentive savings Index High efficiency air to air heat pump with 70% 7,208 $1,200 $0.17...

AI summary Table 3-8 evaluates the effectiveness of various energy efficiency measures, including high-efficiency heat pumps, thermostats, solar water heating, and insulation, based on energy savings, cost per unit, and cost per kWh of annual savings. The data shows varying levels of effectiveness for each measure, with some having higher energy savings but also higher costs.

isfied 9 13 Dissatisfied 5 5 Don‘t know 5 10 In an on-site visit where NMR accompanied the Energy Advisor to an ―E‖ audit, the customer remarked that they had observed an immediate and substantial difference in their electric bill as a res...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program found that 41% of participants believed the EEH program should offer rebates for additional upgrades, such as renewable power and energy-efficient appliances. This reflects a desire for broader support beyond current program offerings.

e incentive from Nova Scotia Power, could your budget have accommodated the full cost of the energy efficient upgrades including the incentive? 1. Yes 2. No 3. (Don‘t know) FR5. How influential were the following elements to your decision...

AI summary The text includes survey questions about the influence of program incentives, energy audits, and contractor services on participants' decisions to install energy efficiency upgrades through the EnerGuide Existing Houses program. It also references an evaluation of the 2010 program by Nova Scotia Power's evaluation team.

Y-Hat NMR Evaluation of 2010 Low Income Households Program Page 16 2.6.3 Summary of 2009 Analysis Results Figure 2-4 shows a comparison of the savings estimates. Among the estimates based on billing analysis alone, the various procedures p...

AI summary The 2009 analysis of the Low Income Households Program compared various methods for estimating energy savings. The WLS regression model was determined to be the most accurate, yielding an estimate of 1,044 kWh per participant annually with a 90% confidence interval of 823 to 1,265 kWh.

12α Don‘t know 5 5 α Significantly different from the 2009 sample at the 90% confidence level. Two of the four builders provided suggestions for additional upgrades they would like to see covered by the program. One indicated that he would...

AI summary The survey highlights feedback from builders and homeowners regarding the EnerGuide for New Houses program. Builders requested more recommendations for achieving higher EnerGuide ratings and coverage of electric hot water and in-floor heating. Homeowners requested higher rebates for solar power and heat pumps, as well as more information and advertising about the program.

pation in the Efficient Lighting Products Program influenced any other energy efficiency actions taken by your company / organization? Yes No [Go to Q0] 9. (Don‘t know/Don‘t recall [Go to Q0]) What are the other measures that your company...

AI summary The text includes questions from a regulatory proceeding related to energy efficiency measures, specifically asking about the influence of the Efficient Lighting Products Program and the reasons for not pursuing additional measures. It also inquires about payback requirements for energy efficiency initiatives.

ow/Don‘t recall) On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=‗not at all important‘ and 5=‗very important‘, how important is reducing energy usage to your company / organization? [9 = Don‘t know/Don‘t recall] On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=‗not at all im...

AI summary The text contains survey questions about energy usage importance, energy cost management, and the percentage of annual operating budgets attributed to energy costs. It also asks for suggestions to improve the Efficient Lighting Products Program and inquires about business hours of operation.

ny independent, or part of a larger company? Independent Part of a larger company Don‘t know Refused Other ( _) 9. (Don‘t know/Don‘t recall) NMR Process and Impact Evaluation: Prescriptive Rebate Programs 2010 February 25, 2011 Final Repor...

AI summary This document is a final report on the process and impact evaluation of prescriptive rebate programs from 2010, submitted by NMR Group, Inc. to Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. It was prepared by a team of investigators including Rohit Vaidya, David Barclay, Cheryl Browne, Tom Ledyard, and Aditya Rohilla, with support from KEMA, Inc.

NMR Evaluation of 2010 Prescriptive Rebate Programs Page I Executive Summary This report presents the results of the 2010 process and impact evaluations of the Business Energy Rebate (BER) and Smart Lighting Choices (SLC) programs conducte...

AI summary This report evaluates the 2010 Business Energy Rebate (BER) and Smart Lighting Choices (SLC) programs. It highlights that the SLC program may become obsolete due to upcoming legislation requiring high-performance T8 lighting. The evaluation involved site visits and interviews to assess program impacts.

. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Prescriptive Rebate Programs Page IV Findings and Recommendations Finding Recommendation BER-F7. BER-R7. All of the respondents said that managing and reducing energy costs BER participants appear to be a group of...

AI summary The Business Energy Rebate (BER) program, launched in 2010, provides financial incentives for businesses to purchase energy-efficient equipment. Respondents emphasized the importance of managing energy costs, but few had participated in rebate programs before BER or taken additional energy-efficient actions after participation.

1.1 Program Theory Program Background The BER program was primarily designed to be a Resource Acquisition program with the objective of helping businesses throughout Nova Scotia with the purchase of energy efficient equipment. However, the...

AI summary The BER program aims to help businesses in Nova Scotia purchase energy-efficient equipment through rebates, with a long-term goal of promoting market transformation. The program involves outreach, product identification, authorization, installation, and rebate processing.

the equipment to apply for a rebate. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Prescriptive Rebate Programs Page 2

AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of 2010 prescriptive rebate programs, focusing on the process for applying for rebates and the role of the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NMR).

ficient products and services as standard practices. Due to first-hand experience, energy efficient products become standard practice for business customers throughout the province. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Prescriptive Rebate Programs Page...

AI summary The Smart Lighting Choices (SLC) program provides financial incentives for the installation of high-performance T8 lighting in non-residential facilities in Nova Scotia. The program is expected to be rendered obsolete by upcoming legislation mandating the sale of high-performance T8 lighting, leading to its termination once the legislation is enacted.

balance of the incentive to the buyer, in the form of a reduced price.  Program Marketing by Distributors. Distributors market the program to electrical contractors and end users. 4 As of October of 2009, eligible products included HP T8F...

AI summary The text outlines a rebate program for energy-efficient lighting products, including specific incentives for distributors based on the type of product sold. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NMR) is referenced in the context of evaluating these programs.

ons.  Avoidance of plant construction. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Prescriptive Rebate Programs Page 8 2.2 Program Logic Model Figure 2-1: Smart Lighting Choices Program Logic Model NMR Evaluation of 2010 Prescriptive Rebate Programs Page 9 3...

AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of the 2010 Prescriptive Rebate Programs, focusing on the Smart Lighting Choices Program and the Building Energy Retrofit (BER) program. It outlines the program logic model and provides an impact evaluation of the BER program, including energy savings and connected demand reductions.

luation found the baseline operating hours to be much higher than the program had estimated for one of the motors. With the installation of VFDs, the motors ran for less time and at a reduced load. NMR Evaluation of 2010 Prescriptive Rebat...

AI summary The evaluation of 2010 prescriptive rebate programs found that the installation of VFDs on motors and fans led to significant energy savings, particularly in Project K-04 and K-12. The savings were higher than expected due to reduced operating hours and improved efficiency from VFDs.

vely. The demand savings factor for supply and return fans were 0.173 kW/hp and 0.263 kW/hp, respectively. The commissioning factor was 1.05, since the equipment was calibrated by an engineering firm. Table 3-5: Motor and Drive Savings Res...

AI summary The document discusses motor and drive savings results, highlighting specific projects with evaluated energy savings and peak demand reductions. The demand savings factor for fans and commissioning factors are mentioned, along with a table showing savings for different projects.

8.4 11.8 2.9 12.6 3.1 Total 791.8 871.9 126.1 932.0 134.8 3.4 Spillover NMR surveyed a total of eleven participants, the sample for the survey was drawn from participants who either completed or are in the process of implementing a project...

AI summary The NMR surveyed participants of the BER program and found no instances of spillover, where customers installed additional equipment of the same type due to program influences. This was attributed to the availability of other rebate programs and the participant's use of incentives offered by the DSM Administrator.

503.3 72.8 NMR Evaluation of 2010 Prescriptive Rebate Programs Page 25 4 Impact Evaluation: SLC The following impact evaluation of the 2010 SLC program includes an overview of the DSM Administrator-tracked program savings, a description of...

AI summary The impact evaluation of the 2010 Smart Lighting Choices (SLC) program details the savings calculated using distributor-reported data on lamp and ballast rebates. The evaluation includes an overview of program savings, methodology, and results, with specific data on the number of lamps and ballasts rebated through the program.

Sampling Error at 90% Population Sample Size (n) Confidence Interval Participants 2010 30 11 +20.1% 5.2 Program Goals and Design The Business Energy Rebate (BER) program was a new addition to the DSM Administrator‘s portfolio of energy eff...

AI summary The Business Energy Rebate (BER) program, launched in mid-2010, provided financial incentives for businesses to purchase energy-efficient equipment. It was modeled after Efficiency Vermont (EVT) and aimed to increase market penetration of efficient technologies and raise customer awareness of energy-efficient products.

9 3 6 Installing less energy efficient equipment 9 5 4 Installing the same quantity of equipment 9 3 5 1 Eight out of the nine respondents indicated that their budget could have accommodated the equipment that had been installed in the abs...

AI summary Eight out of nine respondents indicated that their budgets could have covered the installation of less energy-efficient equipment without program rebates, suggesting that rebates played a significant role in enabling the installation of more efficient equipment.

A Interview Guides Participant Survey 2009-10 NSPI Business Energy Rebate Program DRAFT 8-6-10 Could I speak with [INSERT NAME]? 1. Yes [GO TO INTRODUCTION] 2. No [SAY ―Perhaps you can help me anyway.‖ GO TO INTRODUCTION] [INTRODUCTION] He...

AI summary This document outlines an interview guide for evaluating the 2009-10 NSPI Business Energy Rebate Program. It includes a participant survey to gather feedback on the program's effectiveness, targeting individuals or firms that participated in the rebate initiative.

y represent your responses. No one but NMR staff members will listen to the recording. NMR will keep all recordings in its files. Do I have your permission to record the interview _ Yes _ No Background and interaction with staff 1. Are you...

AI summary This text outlines an interview process with a representative of a company to gather information about their participation in Nova Scotia Power's energy efficiency rebate programs, particularly focusing on the 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program and prior programs.

ebate Program Page A16 5. In general, how often do you interact with NSPI energy efficiency program staff? Who do you interact with at NSPI? a. What types of interactions do you typically have with NSPI staff? [Probe: status calls, meeting...

AI summary The text outlines questions related to interactions with NSPI energy efficiency program staff, the use of design professionals in project scoping, and the C&I Custom program delivery process, including steps such as preliminary audits, feasibility assessments, and verification.

cipate in the NSPI rebate programs? [Probe: Save energy, rebates offered, reduce maintenance costs, protect environment, recommended by utility, concerns with carbon, etc.] 12. Were there any challenges or barriers that you faced in making...

AI summary The document includes questions about participation in NSPI rebate programs, challenges faced, barriers to participation, and satisfaction with program implementation and communication. It also asks about gaps in energy efficiency programs and overall satisfaction with various NSPI programs.

the program 22. If you had not received the incentive from Nova Scotia Power, could your budget have accommodated the full cost of the energy efficient upgrades including the incentive? 23. How influential were the following elements to yo...

AI summary The text includes survey questions about the influence of NSPI rebate programs on participants' decisions, focusing on incentives, information, and contractor services. It also asks if the incentive helped participants afford energy-efficient upgrades.

2 3 4 5 9 no extremely DK influence influential Spillover Now I‘d like you to think about any energy efficient equipment or upgrades that your company is currently pursuing or has installed in the past two years on its own. These measures...

AI summary The text asks respondents about energy-efficient equipment and upgrades their company has implemented or is pursuing, including whether they are using Nova Scotia Power rebate programs, and the expected electricity savings in 2010 from these measures.

sts to your company / organization? [9=Don‘t know/Don‘t recall] 32. What percent of your annual operating budget do energy costs account for? [999=Don‘t know/Don‘t recall] % 33. Do you have any suggestions on how to improve any of the NSPI...

AI summary The document includes a questionnaire asking respondents about the percentage of their annual operating budget attributed to energy costs and suggestions for improving NSPI rebate programs. It also references an evaluation of the 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program and a staff interview guide for NSPI SLC & BER from July 2010.

nt programs. NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page II close to achieving its one-year energy savings goal of 20,000 MWh but fell notably short of reaching its demand target of 3,410 kW. As energy savings were close to targets but...

AI summary The 2010 C&I Custom Program achieved energy savings close to its target but fell short on demand savings. NMR suggests adapting the program to include demand response incentives. The Business Energy Rebate program was launched to streamline processes. A new Sales Lead position was introduced in 2010, leading to increased participation and savings, with a second Sales Lead added in 2011.

ange calculated by the DSM Administrator. Once the implementation incentive had been determined, customers moved forward with implementation of the energy efficiency measures. Measurement & Verification (M&V) After completing implementatio...

AI summary The 2010 C&I Custom Program provided incentives for energy efficiency measures, including on-bill financing, energy audits, feasibility studies, and implementation. Incentives were capped at $500,000 per project and could not reduce a participant's simple payback below one year or exceed 50% of eligible costs.

t Important Important Important Important Important Save on energy/energy costs 64% 36% 64% 9% 85% 0% Incentives 9 8 8 Reduce maintenance costs 9 9 23 Reduce carbon footprint 9 15 Improve existing lighting conditions 9 9 36 8 Help protect...

AI summary The document presents survey results showing varying levels of importance placed on energy efficiency incentives and programs by different stakeholders. Key themes include energy cost savings, carbon reduction, and maintenance cost reduction, with notable emphasis on incentives and energy efficiency.

^ Y ra NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page A2 Project ID: C-4142145-1 1.0 Facility Overview This is a grocery distribution warehouse. The main areas of the facility include offices, loading docks, and extensive warehouse floor s...

AI summary This document evaluates the 2010 C&I Custom Program at a grocery distribution warehouse. It includes facility details, operational hours, and energy usage. New lighting systems were installed, resulting in energy and demand savings. Adjustments were made to account for transmission and distribution losses, with evaluated energy savings being 6.9% less than tracking savings.

(1) NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page A14 where, ES L = Direct savings from the lighting retrofit (kWh) n = Number of fixtures W = Fixture wattage i = Lighting group i h = Assumed lighting annual hours of operation 1,000 = Wh...

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 C&I Custom Program by analyzing direct lighting retrofit savings and interactive cooling savings. It calculates energy savings using equations that consider lighting wattage, annual operating hours, and heat gain and seasonality factors. Site personnel confirmed the accuracy of the data, and the results showed reduced cooling costs due to lower waste heat from new lighting systems.

ve heating penalties were generated for this project. Electric resistance heating exists in offices and some equipment spaces. Some areas are heated by infrared radiant system. These units operate by NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Progr...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 C&I Custom Program shows that annual energy savings exceeded tracking savings by 104.7%, with adjustments due to fixture changes. Heating penalties were reduced from 82,022 kWh to 30,017 kWh by eliminating interactions in spaces with radiant heat or fuel oil. Cooling savings were adjusted from 97,427 kWh to 45,587 kWh due to corrected COP values. Peak demand savings were 142.8% of the tracking estimate, influenced by fixture changes and interactive heating and cooling effects.

NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page A18 Table 1: Summary of Tracking and Evaluation Savings Results Customer Savings kWh kW Tracking Evaluated Difference Tracking Evaluated Difference Lighting 4224 1800 -2424 0.5 0.0 -0.5 HVAC 1...

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 C&I Custom Program by comparing tracking and evaluation results for customer and generator savings in kWh and kW across lighting, HVAC, and insulation categories, showing discrepancies between tracked and evaluated savings.

retrofitted on a 1-for-1 basis. NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page A41

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 C&I Custom Program, focusing on retrofitted measures implemented on a 1-for-1 basis, as part of a broader assessment.

g database. NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page A43 Project ID: C-348218-2 1.0 Facility Overview This lighting project was installed across eight different buildings in three locations. These were air maintenance facilities and...

AI summary This document evaluates a 2010 C&I Custom Program lighting retrofit project across eight buildings. The project involved replacing lighting systems in high bay areas, assembly spaces, and offices. Energy savings were recalculated, showing evaluated savings were 19.6% less than tracking savings due to transmission and distribution losses.

te visit and those fixtures are not NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page A46 included in the lighting summary. Site personnel could not confirm the installation matches tracking estimates at that site. Fixture tables do not inclu...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 C&I Custom Program shows that 87.3% of installed fixtures are T8 lamps and ballasts, while 12.7% are T5 equipment. Some original fixtures remain in the facilities and are not included in the counts.

ly. The office coincidence factor was also applied to all remaining lights in the building since their operating patterns are more likely to follow the office schedules than the emergency schedule. NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program...

AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of a 2010 C&I Custom Program, focusing on the update of coincidence factors and the calculation of demand savings from interactive effects with building HVAC systems. A formula is provided to calculate interactive effects demand savings, incorporating factors such as connected load reduction, heat gain, seasonality, and system efficiency.

efrigeration plant and extensive low temperature loads. Loads in freezers are continuous and year round. A 1.56 COP was assigned to low temperature freezers and a 1.72 COP for all other refrigeration. 7.0 Conclusions Annual energy savings...

AI summary The document discusses energy efficiency improvements at a large hotel in Downtown Dartmouth, including the installation of additional lighting fixtures and adjustments to the coefficient of performance (COP) for refrigeration systems, resulting in increased energy and peak demand savings.

g credited to the program under the gross savings work, although the circumstances surrounding their installation suggests they might be considered spillover had they been fully explored at the site. 4.0 Tracking Savings Review and Calcula...

AI summary The document discusses the methodology used to calculate energy savings from a lighting retrofit project under the C&I Custom Program. Savings were calculated using a spreadsheet-based approach, grouping lights by fixture type and location, and applying a formula that considers the difference in wattage before and after installation, multiplied by annual operating hours.

at gain factors exists. Nonetheless, NSPI used this approach in all of their lighting savings calculations, so it is was left unchanged in the ensuing evaluation analysis for the sake of consistency. NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Progr...

AI summary The document discusses the calculation of energy savings for a C&I Custom Program, including the use of seasonality factors, occupancy sensors, and coincidence factors to determine lighting and peak demand savings.

areas. Since the Metrix analysis was not available for review at the time of the evaluation, savings were calculated relative to the feasibility study savings values available in the tracking system. 5.0 On-Site Methodology The on-site met...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 C&I Custom Program involved verifying the installation of retrofit fixtures and reviewing lighting operating schedules. Of 655 retrofit fixtures, 582 were verified, accounting for a significant portion of the connected load reduction and energy savings. Adjustments to lighting schedules were made based on discussions with the hotel’s maintenance manager.

for transmission and distribution losses. The evaluated energy savings were ultimately 14.3% less than the tracking savings. Table 1: Summary of Tracking and Evaluation Savings Results Customer Savings kWh kW Tracking Evaluated Difference...

AI summary The document evaluates energy savings from a C&I Custom Program, showing that evaluated energy savings were 14.3% less than tracking savings. Tables detail the differences in kWh and kW savings for motors under both tracking and evaluated results, as well as an overview of installed and replaced motors.

(2) where, = Installed Motor Power Factor = Installed Motor Nameplate Horsepower [HP] = Installed Motor Nameplate Efficiency NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page A69 = Phase-to-Phase Conversion Factor = Preexisting Motor Phase-to...

AI summary The text discusses the calculation of power draw for preexisting and installed motors in the context of a C&I Custom Program evaluation. It highlights the use of the preexisting motor's nameplate amperage and the installed motor's power factor, raising questions about the methodology used.

95.8 150 96.2 0.4 NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page A73 Notice that in all cases but one (Item 13), the specifications of the installed motors met or exceed the specifications claimed in the tracking analysis. In addition to g...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 C&I Custom Program shows that motor specifications met or exceeded claims, with revised operating hour data collected for analysis. This data was gathered as part of a power factor correction project and used in the evaluation process.

96.2 88.5 40 Not Logged NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page A75 Using the data collected on-site, a revised analysis methodology was employed to correct for the errors in the tracking analysis. For the 34 motors where roughly on...

AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of the 2010 C&I Custom Program, focusing on the methodology used to calculate energy savings. It details two calculation approaches: one using post-installation amperage data for 34 motors and another using pre-installation data for 8 instances.

s (net positive effect on savings) NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page A77  Adjustments to the operating hours of the installed motors based on facility data (net negative effect on savings)  Usage of post-implementation met...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 C&I Custom Program found that adjustments to motor operating hours and differences in peak coincidence factors significantly impacted energy and demand savings estimates. The use of post-implementation metered data had an indeterminate effect. The evaluation did not find issues with equipment installation but noted methodological changes in savings calculations.

2. Contractor 3. Manufacturer representative 4. Utility account manager 5. Someone within your company / organization 9. Don‘t know/Don‘t recall (ASK QUESTIONS Q13 – Q15 FOR THE FEASIBILITY STUDY AND EACH MEASURE RECALLED.) [NOTE: Two-thir...

AI summary The text outlines factors that motivated companies to implement energy efficiency measures, with incentives and cost savings being key motivators. It also references an evaluation of the 2010 C&I Custom Program by NMR.

OR $ _ (88888=Measure uses fuel other than electricity: What fuel is that? _ IF NON-ELECTRIC FUEL (88888) SKIP TO NEXT MEASURE IN Q21=1.) NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page C11 Q21A5. (IF Q21A4 ≠ 88888): And how many kilowatt h...

AI summary This document includes a form used to evaluate the 2010 C&I Custom Program, focusing on energy-efficient measures and their expected electricity savings. It outlines procedures for collecting data on kilowatt-hour savings and whether participants plan to implement upgrades through Nova Scotia Power programs.

ound and interaction with staff 1. Are you the person at [company] who is most knowledgeable about your experiences with energy efficient equipment or upgrades rebated by Nova Scotia Power? 2. What is your job title? What roles and respons...

AI summary The document contains a series of questions aimed at gathering information about a company's experience with Nova Scotia Power's energy efficiency rebate programs, including participation in specific programs and interactions with NSPI staff.

the program 22. If you had not received the incentive from Nova Scotia Power, could your budget have accommodated the full cost of the energy efficient upgrades including the incentive? 23. How influential were the following elements to yo...

AI summary The text presents survey questions to participants of the NSPI rebate program, asking about the influence of various factors on their decision to participate, including incentives, information provided, and contractor services.

ent measures and processes; or the NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page C26 savings could be from PLANNED OR END-OF-LIFE replacements and installations of higher efficiency rather than standard efficiency measures and processes....

AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency measures and their impact on electricity savings, asking participants about the influence of programs like C&I Custom and BER on their decisions to implement energy efficiency actions. It also asks about the importance of reducing energy usage and managing energy costs to organizations.

ulate savings were the same as those used in 2008. Given this consistency and the similarity in measure mix installed, we believe the transfer of the 2008 realization rate – which was driven primarily by wattage changes due to spot watts –...

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 Small Business Lighting Solutions Program, using 2008 realization rates to calculate energy and demand savings. It highlights that energy savings were 12,052 MWh at the meter and 12,944 MWh at the generator, while connected demand savings were 3,712.7 kW and 3,987.5 kW, respectively. A line loss factor of 1.074 was applied for generator estimates.

(1) 2010 Commercial & Industrial Custom Program (C&I) The Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Custom Program was first implemented in the 2008 program year. The program provides financial incentives to large commercial and industrial customers...

AI summary The 2010 Commercial & Industrial Custom Program provides financial incentives to large commercial and industrial customers who complete energy studies and implement energy efficiency measures. The program includes data tracking, free-ridership screening, and monitoring processes. A centralized data system was implemented in 2010, though further refinement is needed.

Motors and Drives The only equipment installed under the 'motors and drives' category in the NMR sample of sites was variable frequency drives (VFDs). VFDs adjust a motor's speed to meet the load, thereby reducing the motor's input power....

AI summary The 'motors and drives' category in the NMR sample involved the installation of variable frequency drives (VFDs) under the BER program. Four projects were analyzed, with three having unique conditions and one using a methodology similar to the DSM Administrator's for calculating energy savings and peak demand reduction. Estimated energy savings were 345.2 MWh and peak demand reduction of 47.7 kW.

Energy Star Appliances The Power Down appliance rebate opportunity ran from October 1, 2010 through the end of December 2010 and included two appliances: Energy Star refrigerators and Energy Star clothes washers. Recommendation: We recomme...

AI summary The document discusses the Power Down appliance rebate program, which ran in 2010 and included Energy Star refrigerators and clothes washers. It recommends accepting NMR's energy savings results for 2010, increasing in-store promotions for specialty CFLs, and implementing direct monitoring and spillover partitioning for future evaluations.

(6) 2010 EnerGuide for Existing Houses (EEH) The Program Delivery Agent for EnerGuide for Existing Houses for 2010 was Conserve Nova Scotia. This program helps homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their houses. Any existing resid...

AI summary The 2010 EnerGuide for Existing Houses (EEH) program, managed by Conserve Nova Scotia, aimed to improve residential energy efficiency. The DSM Administrator provided rebates for energy upgrades, with federal support ending in 2010. The program served 1,516 households, and joint funding between federal and provincial entities was noted as a leveraging tool, though it raised concerns about potential double counting.

buildings' performance and, as such, may generate spillover savings that cannot easily be attributed. Residential Existing Houses: In this program, solar hot water heaters are being promoted, despite a TRC of 0.4. ENSC has chosen to promot...

AI summary The text discusses ENSC's promotion of energy efficiency measures in residential existing houses, including solar hot water heaters, ENERGY STAR® freezers, and screw-in CFLs, despite their Total Resource Cost (TRC) failing to meet certain thresholds. ENSC justifies these promotions based on long-term cost efficiencies, brand benefits, and customer value strategies.

Avon IR-7 Attachment 2 1 COLUMN A B C D E F G 2 3 Relative Shares of Program Costs Before Accounting for the Municipal Class Low Income Energy Use C & I Prescriptive Small Business 4 Program Efficient Products Existing Houses New Houses Ho...

AI summary The table provides a breakdown of the relative shares of program costs for various energy efficiency initiatives, focusing on low-income households, energy use, and commercial and industrial prescriptive programs. It includes data from 2010 (actual) and forecasts for 2011 and 2012.

The remaining terms are best defined together: a game-changing measure that could involve a short-term loss for longer-term gain might include, for example, promotion of solar hot water systems that may involve a high first-year cost of en...

AI summary The text discusses the promotion of solar hot water systems as a strategic market-positioning measure that may involve short-term costs but could lead to long-term benefits such as industry strengthening and more affordable systems. It also mentions that such measures can be justified if they accelerate the uptake of other products, contributing to general welfare through economies of scale.

14 2012 DSM Plan Savings and Investment – Residential DSM Programs Only 2012 Investment Lifetime Benefits ($ million) ($ million)a Incremental Annual Net Energy Savings at Generator (GWh) Incremental Annual Net Demand Savings Generator (MW...

AI summary This section outlines the 2012 DSM Plan savings and investment for residential demand-side management programs, providing details on investment amounts, lifetime benefits, energy savings, demand savings, and cost tests for various residential programs.

Request IR-44: - With regard to Appendix C, the Dunsky report, please provide the spreadsheet data used - to develop the chart of illustrative alternative funding paths, 1.N.S., at p. 4. Response IR-44:

AI summary Request IR-44 asks for the spreadsheet data used to develop the chart of illustrative alternative funding paths in Appendix C of the Dunsky report, specifically on page 4.

Illustrative Alternative Funding Paths Year Incremental Achievable Potential Energy Savings (GWh) Total Demand (NSR GWh) Non-ELI Demand (GWh) Savings (% eligible demand) 9 Dunsky's report considered a number of programs that make use of on...

AI summary The text discusses alternative funding paths for energy efficiency programs, citing examples like Manitoba Hydro and Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PAC) programs in U.S. cities. It also references a request and response regarding factors limiting participation in low-income retrofit programs, including challenges like market awareness and privacy concerns.

The installation of natural gas or wood/pellet furnaces and boilers is included in the fuel substitution pilot. ENSC is currently in the process of developing its financing strategy. Financing solutions at the program or measure level are...

AI summary The fuel substitution pilot includes the installation of natural gas or wood/pellet furnaces and boilers. ENSC is developing its financing strategy, though specific financing solutions at the program or measure level are not yet determined.

- [20] Bernheim, Douglas (1994). "A Theory of Conformity." Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 102, No. 5(October), pages 847-877. - [21] Bertrand, Marianne, Esther Duflo, and Sendhil Mullainathan (2004). "How Much Should We Trust Differenc...

AI summary The text lists a series of academic references related to behavioral economics, psychology, and energy policy. These references include studies on conformity, peer influence, advertising content, and market transformation. The focus is on theoretical and empirical research that could inform policy and program design.

Standard program technical / financial assistance components planned for 2012 - assisting customers in identifying and securing services of qualified thirdparty expertise - providing incentives and rebates for initial scoping studies or au...

AI summary The 2012 strategy includes technical and financial assistance components aimed at helping customers with energy efficiency projects, such as providing incentives, rebates, and interest-free loans repayable through Nova Scotia Power bills. The focus is on leveraging these components to create customized offerings for customer facilities.

- 5 2013, are: packaged split system air conditioner / heat pumps and electronic thermostats. 1 Request IR-37: 2 3 Custom C&I: Segments to be targeted in 2012 may include grocery stores, schools, large 4 multi-family buildings, military an...

AI summary The document discusses incentive levels for energy efficiency retrofits in grocery stores, including examples and strategic direction from ENSC. It references the C&I Custom program and Small Business Direct Install program, and mentions the SCOPEER Resource Task Force's focus on commercial refrigeration efficiency.

Ontario: Social Housing Retrofit Renovation Program Ontario's Social Housing Retrofit Renovation Program (SHRRP) offers significant funds for energy efficiency upgrades to a maximum funding of $32,000 per housing unit, provided landlords c...

AI summary Ontario's Social Housing Retrofit Renovation Program (SHRRP) provides up to $32,000 per unit for energy efficiency upgrades, contingent on landlords maintaining low-income social housing for ten years. The program includes support from a program administrator and requires rigorous accounting and reporting to ensure accountability and efficiency.

iciencynb.ca/enb/1609/Existing-Multi-Unit-Residential-Building-Upgrades-Program . & lt;sup>64 Comments of Nancy Brockway (19 November 2010) at PDWG Low Income Subcommittee Meeting. Deferring payment through a Pay as You Save (PAYS) Program...

AI summary The text discusses the Pay as You Save (PAYS) Program as an alternative for deferring payment of energy-efficient technology investments. The program uses seed funding and repays through energy bill savings, potentially benefiting low-income renters. However, implementation is complex and may require legislative intervention to ensure balance between repayments and savings.

British Columbia: Energy Conservation Assistance Program Program Name Energy Conservation Assistance Program Jurisdiction Saskatchewan Date of Inception N/A Level of Government, Sponsor or Delivery Agent The program is funded by the Saskat...

AI summary The Energy Conservation Assistance Program in Saskatchewan is funded by the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation and provides additional grants combined with those from SaskEnergy's EnerGuide for Houses Program and the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit Initiative.

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.

Switching to the Program Administrator Cost Test The alternative to the two options for fixing the TRC is to replace it with a different test, specifically the PACT.14 This approach has a number of advantages. First, it is much simpler. Th...

AI summary The text discusses switching from the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test to the Payback Analysis Criteria (PACT) for evaluating energy efficiency programs. The PACT is argued to be simpler, less expensive, and more symmetric with supply-side investment assessments. While it may allow some less cost-effective measures from a societal perspective, it ensures cost-effectiveness from the rate-payer's viewpoint. The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program is used as an example of how the PACT would apply.

17 ENSC does not have information on mercury emissions caps in the noted 18 jurisdictions. 1 Request IR-29: 2 3 With respect to the first sentence of Issue C on page 23 of Appendix C, please provide the 4 source of the $0.27 - $0.28 per Kw...

AI summary The document discusses responses to requests regarding cost calculations and program selection criteria. It explains the derivation of cost ranges, the methodology for program cost estimation, and the factors considered in selecting schools for a pilot program.

Table 9: Commercial Prescriptive Retrofit (includes ROB and RET decisions) Program Results by Measure ( cludes ROB and RET decisions) Program Results by Measure For Plan Year 2012 Measure Name savings at generator 2011 $ Measure Life (Year...

AI summary Table 9 presents program results for the Commercial Prescriptive Retrofit initiative in 2012, including data on energy savings, costs, and benefits for different types of air conditioners and heat pumps. Metrics include peak demand savings, annual energy savings, costs, and benefit-to-cost ratios.

1 Peak Annual Present Program LED - Screw-in weighted Watts 6 14 152 $60 $104 $19 1.0 $0.25 $0.051 LED Exit 16 11 121 $65 $164 $15 2.1 $0.29 $0.030 LED Strip Light 9 11 314 $30 $284 $40 3.6 $0.16 $0.024 Occupancy Sensor Motion Detector 8 5...

AI summary The text presents a table with data on various energy efficiency programs, including metrics such as peak demand, annual usage, costs, and savings. It highlights different technologies and their associated financial and operational impacts, providing a detailed breakdown for evaluation and analysis.

ance or heating or hot water system that is typically - functioning and not in need of immediate replacement. The space heat fuel conversion - measures are estimated to cost between $3,417 for a wood stove to $18,312 for a high - efficienc...

AI summary The text discusses the high cost of space heat fuel conversion measures, ranging from $3,417 to $18,312, and highlights the challenge of convincing customers to invest in these measures without financial assistance such as upfront rebates or reduced-cost financing.

Date Filed: March 29, 2011 ENSC Avon IR-5 Page 3 of 3 Line # 1 2 COLUMN Α В С D E F G Н I J K 3 FORMULA J x 75% 4 5 Program Costs by Rate Class Program Costs Directly Assigned C&I Small to Participating Efficient Existing Low Income Home E...

AI summary The document provides a table showing program costs by rate class for the years 2010, 2011, and 2012. It includes costs for various programs such as rebates, custom incentives, and lighting initiatives, with a breakdown of costs assigned directly to participating rate classes.

- 2010 American Council for an Energy Efficiency Economy (ACEEE) : several speaking engagements. - 2010 Association of Energy Service Professionals (AESP) 20th Conference : "Mandatory Energy Disclosure for Existing Homes and Buildings: A N...

AI summary This text lists various speaking engagements and presentations by individuals and organizations related to energy efficiency, sustainability, and utility regulation from 2000 to 2010. It highlights involvement in energy policy discussions and leadership in energy efficiency initiatives.

CORRECTIONS TO ENSC EVIDENCE 1. Evidence page 5, 4th bullet reads: Innovative financing options for residential customers This has been corrected to read: Innovative financing options 2. Avon IR-3 b) reads: Please refer to NPB IR-36. This...

AI summary This document outlines corrections to evidence submitted in the ENSC proceeding, including changes to bullet points, references, and figures in tables related to innovative financing options and participation rates for energy efficiency programs.

1 Undertaking U-l: 2 - 3 Provide a breakdown of new construction versus retrofit in the Prescriptive Rebate - 4 program for Large Industrial customers. Confirm what the cost allocation would be for - 5 the Prescriptive Rebate program for t...

AI summary The document requests a breakdown of new construction versus retrofit in the Prescriptive Rebate program for Large Industrial customers and the cost allocation if new construction were removed. A response provides budgeted investment details for the 2011 Prescriptive Rebate Program.

Introduction and Background In the U.S., there are a variety of governmental policies and programs intended to accelerate the acceptance of energy-efficient technologies and practices. Some policies are mandates, while others rely on educa...

AI summary The text discusses U.S. energy efficiency (EE) programs funded by utility ratepayers, aiming to improve building and equipment efficiency through financial incentives, education, and training. These programs, governed by state laws, focus on inducing customer adoption of energy-efficient measures and managing energy use.

l data concerning measure life, there are uncertainties concerning actual measure lifetimes as well as energy savings performance over time. A levelized CSE was estimated using the following formula: Levelized CSE = Program Costs x Capital...

AI summary The text discusses the estimation of the levelized Conservation Supply Curve (CSE) using a formula that incorporates program costs, a discount rate, and the weighted average measure life. It highlights the importance of using lifetime energy savings rather than first-year savings to account for varying measure lifetimes. The analysis also explores how program aggressiveness and economies of scale can impact the cost per unit of energy savings.

References used for Figure 2 and 3 and Table 1 • 4. - [9] [CEC] California Energy Commission. 2008. Data File for Energy Savings and Program Expenditures for Three Investor Owned Utilities for 2000 to 2005. (Unpublished raw data obtained f...

AI summary The document lists references used for figures, tables, and data related to energy efficiency and demand-side management programs. It includes data from various organizations such as the California Energy Commission, Connecticut Energy Conservation Management Board, and others, covering reports and energy efficiency program portfolios.

Request IR-1: With respect to page 1, lines 25 - 26, please provide a copy of ENSC's "comprehensive policy framework". Request IR-2 With respect to page 8, lines 3-4, please provide the adjustments made to Appendix B of the Board's August...

AI summary The document outlines four regulatory requests related to ENSC's policy framework, adjustments to past decisions, data comparisons in figures, and cost analysis of DSM plans. It seeks clarification on energy savings, investment costs, and rationale for 2012 planning differences compared to 2011.

13 2012 Investment ($ Million) Lifetime Benefits ($ Million) Incremental Annual Net Energy Savings @ Generator (GWh) Incremental Annual Net Demand Savings @ Generator (MW) Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) Program Administrator Cost Test (PAC...

AI summary The table presents investment and benefits data for various demand-side management (DSM) programs in Nova Scotia from 2012, including residential, commercial, and industrial initiatives. It highlights energy savings, demand savings, and associated costs for each program category.

Consumer Advocate Information Requests to ENSC NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-45: 2 3 4 Please provide a list of all on-bill-financing programs considered by Dunsky in the development of its report, Appendix C, with references or links to i...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate has made several information requests to ENSC regarding on-bill financing programs, low-income retrofit participation rates, transferable financing programs, and assumptions related to the fuel substitution pilot. These requests aim to clarify details in the Dunsky report.

1. Efficient Products – Retail Program (Power Down CFLs) Efficient Products – Retail Program (Power Down - CFLs) motivations of customers. The combination of ease of participation and pickup services with an incentive provided a strong mot...

AI summary The Efficient Products – Retail Program (Power Down CFLs) discusses customer motivations for participation, highlighting the role of incentives and pickup services. It suggests future program designs should consider reducing incentive amounts and bundling pickups with larger appliances, while also factoring in the varying importance of secondary appliances to customers.

ENSC. EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program Recommendation NH-R1. Under these circumstances, the program has two choices for its future direction. It should consider raising the minimum EG level to 85. This would help provide further separ...

AI summary The EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program is considering raising the minimum EnerGuide (EG) level to 85 or exiting the rating system to provide direct incentives for specific measures. The program is currently tied to the EnerGuide rating system, and there is no plan to exit for new houses. A new federal rating system is expected in early 2012, which may influence rebate requirements.

1. Specific Action Items Specific Action Items R2. … continue to recommend moving measurement more in the direction of electrical measurement and passive (instrumented) monitoring and less in the direction of modeling and social science, t...

AI summary The text outlines specific action items related to measurement and evaluation practices, including a shift towards electrical measurement and passive monitoring, and the implementation of two-hour monitoring for retired refrigerators in the Appliance Retirement and Replacement Program. ENSC is also mentioned as having selected an evaluator for the 2011 evaluation cycle.