E-3ENSC 2011 DSM Evaluation Report prepared by Econoler
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ect, in terms of energy and money. This could be included in the pre- retrofit report with a view to reducing the perceived cost barrier. This improvement would also fulfill the participants’ request to have more information on the measure...
AI summary The text discusses improving the Energy Efficiency Home (EEH) program by providing more detailed information on recommended measures and their cost-saving benefits to reduce perceived cost barriers. It also suggests exploring on-bill financing for residential customers to help overcome financial barriers to implementing expensive energy efficiency measures.
No. Recommendations SLC-R1. Improve the quality of distributors’ invoices and develop a tracking sheet that monitors program savings for the whole year: Several formats are used in the invoices provided by distributors. These invoices do n...
AI summary The recommendations focus on improving distributor invoice quality and collecting additional data through telephone surveys with C&I customers to better monitor program savings and evaluate retrofit activities, including de-lamping and T8 lamp replacements.
ponsibility change in the coordination of the call center and the pick-up service by the DA can improve this situation. Table 29: Recommendations for Improving Program in Future Recommendations 2010 2011 Sample Size 70 90 Better advertisin...
AI summary The text discusses recommendations for improving a program, focusing on better advertising, improved scheduling, accepting more product types, and enhancing communication. It includes survey data from 2010 and 2011 showing varying levels of satisfaction and suggestions for improvement.
gs Value 1,004 kWh/yr 10 New York Department of Public Service, Technical Resource Manual for Multifamily Replacement Refrigerators, September 29, 2010. Ref.: 5725 37 Efficient Products – Appliance Retirement Program Efficiency Nova Scotia...
AI summary The document presents an evaluation of the Efficient Products – Appliance Retirement Program, focusing on energy savings calculations for refrigerators and freezers. It details the methodology used to estimate average unitary savings values, including data from metering activities and participant surveys.
or secondary – not replaced – freezers. Using the proportion of each category resulting from the participant survey, the average unitary savings value for freezers is estimated at 1,117 kWh per year. Ref.: 5725 42 Efficient Products – Appl...
AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of energy savings from the Appliance Retirement Program, specifically focusing on freezers and dehumidifiers. Savings estimates are based on survey data and comparisons with new ENERGY STAR-qualified models.
880 kWh/yr 18 ENERGY STAR, Program Requirements for Dehumidifiers – Eligibility Criteria – version 3.0, http://www.energystar.gov/specifications. Ref.: 5725 45 Efficient Products – Appliance Retirement Program Efficiency Nova Scotia Corpor...
AI summary The document discusses the average annual energy savings of 880 kWh for dehumidifiers and the inclusion of room air conditioners in the Appliance Retirement Program. Due to distorted metering data, savings estimates for room air conditioners were based on a similar program's results.
t program based on an energy-to-demand ratio of 6.27 GWh/MW. This ratio was obtained from the adjusted 2011 program targets, by dividing the target energy savings by the target peak demand savings. Ref.: 5725 48 Efficient Products – Applia...
AI summary The document discusses the revised gross savings calculation for the Efficient Products – Appliance Retirement Program, which includes energy-to-demand ratio adjustments and savings from various program components, such as in-store weekend events and the Multi-Unit Residential Renter pilot program.
Program 5. Facilitate tracking of savings by using adjusted unitary savings values: In Tracking 2011, a metering study was conducted as part of this evaluation. The results were Sheet used to estimate the unitary savings values for each ty...
AI summary The document outlines recommendations for improving program tracking by adjusting unitary savings values based on evaluations and removing unnecessary fields from tracking sheets. It emphasizes the importance of specific data fields for accurate energy consumption estimation and suggests focusing on essential information for effective program administration.
Responses a. The $35 incentive provided _ Response _98 Don’t Know _99 Refused by Efficiency Nova Scotia b. Information or advice _ Response _98 Don’t Know _99 Refused received from the program c. Removal and recycling services provided for...
AI summary The text discusses responses to questions about the Efficiency Nova Scotia Appliance Retirement Program, including incentives, information received, and removal and recycling services. It also asks about willingness to pay for refrigerator removal and includes questions about replacing the retired appliance.
ogic Model ........................................ 2 Figure 2: Methodological Model .............................................................................................................. 3 Ref.: 5725 iii Efficient Products – Appli...
AI summary The 2011 evaluation of the Appliance Replacement (ARep) program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) found that the rebate structure was simplified from a sliding scale to a flat $200 rebate. The program allowed multi-unit residential building owners to replace old refrigerators with ENERGY STAR®-qualified units, with Gallery 1 acting as the preferred retailer offering additional rebates.
ators, a preferred retailer, Gallery 1, was selected through a request for proposal (RFP) process. This retailer offered customers an additional rebate to the one already provided through the program. The program collaborated with commissi...
AI summary The Efficient Products – Appliance Replacement Program in 2011 achieved significant energy savings by replacing 531 refrigerators, 62 freezers, and 107 mini-fridges with ENERGY STAR units. The program generated 0.548 GWh of net energy savings, a notable increase from 2010. A special project at Dalhousie University and collaboration with partners contributed to these results.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report Satisfaction The retailer partner contacted during an in-depth interview expressed a very high level of satisfaction with the overall program as well as with ENSC’s team and other p...
AI summary The 2011 Evaluation Report for Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation's ARep program highlights high satisfaction from a retailer partner, but notes a need for financing options to improve program implementation. The program achieved 0.548 GWh of net energy savings and 0.065 MW of demand savings at the generator in 2011.
the addition of a field to validate the ENERGY STAR criterion and to identify the energy consumption of the appliance would ensure that savings are calculated correctly. Ref.: 5725 vi Efficient Products – Appliance Replacement Program Effi...
AI summary The Appliance Replacement Program, launched in 2011, aimed to replace old refrigerators in multi-unit residential buildings with ENERGY STAR®-qualified units. Incentives were initially based on a sliding scale but were later changed to a flat $200 rebate. The program also partnered with a retailer, transportation service, and recycler to facilitate the replacement and disposal of old appliances.
R refrigerators that was added to the program incentive. However, landlords could choose any retailer. The program also partnered with a transportation service and a recycler to retire old appliances. The ARep program was designed as a mar...
AI summary The ARep program aimed to replace older refrigerators in multi-residential buildings with ENERGY STAR appliances, targeting electricity and demand savings. It partnered with landlords and used sales representatives to generate leads. However, the program was not pursued in 2012 due to high costs per KWh.
the average unitary savings value estimated for each refrigerator replacement and compute the gross savings by multiplying this average value by the quantity of refrigerators replaced. > Include a field to validate the ENERGY STAR qualific...
AI summary Econoler recommends adding a field to validate ENERGY STAR qualification in the ARep program's tracking sheet to ensure compliance. While most appliances meet the criteria, a small percentage did not, though adjustments to savings calculations were not necessary.
ore, Econoler did not apply any adjustments in the savings calculations but repeats its recommendation to include a field to validate that the ENERGY STAR criterion has been respected. > Include a field to indicate the annual energy use of...
AI summary Econoler evaluated the Appliance Replacement Program and found it well-designed but with potential for improvement. It recommended adding a field to track annual energy use of new appliances and validating the ENERGY STAR criterion in the tracking sheet to enhance evaluation accuracy.
sport and recycling contractors) is very high. However, the retailer declared that there was confusion when the program changed hands from Nova Scotia Power to ENSC and that this change caused delays. According to the retailer, there was a...
AI summary The retailer expressed concerns about confusion caused by the transition of the appliance replacement program from Nova Scotia Power to ENSC, which led to delays. There was also confusion between the Appliance Replacement Program and the Retail Markdown Program. The retailer suggested offering financing to improve program performance and noted limited marketing support for the program.
g sheet. The gross savings calculation is made by using an average unitary savings value for each refrigerator replaced. ENSC estimates this value at 437 kWh, based on the 2010 ARep evaluation report. In 2011, an important project was held...
AI summary The document discusses the calculation of unitary savings for refrigerator replacements under the Appliance Replacement Program. ENSC uses an average unitary savings value of 437 kWh, based on a 2010 evaluation report. Adjustments were made using a lab-to-on-site factor of 0.79 derived from the California Appliance Retirement Program.
e used in the 1 The Cadmus Group, Residential Retrofit – High Impact Measure Evaluation Report, Prepared for the California Public Utilities Commission – Energy Division, February 8, 2010, p.141. Ref.: 5725 13 Efficient Products – Applianc...
AI summary The evaluation report discusses the energy consumption of refrigerators under Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation's Appliance Replacement Program. It compares the energy use of old and new ENERGY STAR-qualified refrigerators, using metering data to determine average consumption values and savings.
-demand ratio of 8.49 GWh/MW. This ratio was obtained from the adjusted 2011 program targets, by dividing the target energy savings by the target peak demand savings. 4.2.4 Revised Gross Savings Gross energy savings for the program were re...
AI summary The document discusses the calculation of the energy-to-demand ratio and its use in revising gross energy and demand savings for a program. The revised figures are presented, along with the line loss factor used to estimate savings at the generator level. The document also notes the reliance on data from the ARep program due to the lack of rate codes for participants.
Program 9. Consider offering financing: ENSC needs to improve the availability of upfront Design and capital from landlords. Indeed, the financing barrier to purchasing large quantities Implementation of appliances was raised through the p...
AI summary Econoler suggests improving financing availability for appliance purchases by landlords and recommends developing an evaluation plan alongside program design. It also advises focusing on resource acquisition rather than market transformation for this program.
penetration and market share. For this particular program, Econoler recommends that the market transformation objective not be pursued. The program is already more oriented towards an acquisition objective considering the significant rebat...
AI summary Econoler recommends that the Appliance Replacement Program (AREP) focus on acquisition rather than market transformation due to significant rebates and limited advertising. They also suggest collecting participants' rate codes to better estimate line loss factors for future program evaluations.
lude the savings from the products sold during both markdown periods, from the specialty CFLs given away during in-store weekend events and from the products sold through the Air Miles pilot project. Table 2: Comparison of Tracked and Eval...
AI summary The net evaluated energy and demand savings from ENSC's programs were lower than the tracked savings. This discrepancy is due to differences in the NTGR used, the inclusion of replacement ratios and in-service rates, and revised unitary savings values for certain products.
ished with retailers across Nova Scotia to offer discounts on multipacks containing four or more ENERGY STAR®-qualified CFLs and any size package containing ENERGY STAR- qualified specialty CFL bulbs. In 2010, the RMP offered discounts on...
AI summary The Retail Markdown Program (RMP) in 2011 continued to offer discounts on ENERGY STAR-qualified products, including CFLs and certain lighting fixtures, but with changes due to market saturation, such as limiting discounts to CEE Tier 3 appliances and multipacks of CFLs.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report Table 4: List of Discounts per Product $3 on ENERGY STAR Regular CFLs $4 on Power Bars with Integrated Timer (multipacks of 4 or more) $3 on ENERGY STAR Specialty CFLs $10 on Heavy...
AI summary The Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) conducted the Retail Markdown Program (RMP) in 2011, offering discounts on energy-efficient products like CFLs and LED lamps. The program was delivered by Summerhill Group under the 'Plug Into Savings' brand, with in-market periods and weekend events in retail stores to promote energy efficiency.
C should add a table with the unitary savings values for each product and calculate the savings in the tracking sheet with a formula referring to the values in the unitary savings table. > Keep track of the manipulation made for calculatin...
AI summary The text outlines recommendations for improving the tracking sheet used by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) in the Retail Markdown Program (RMP). It suggests adding a table with unitary savings values, tracking package-to-unit conversions, including technical product details, and using more descriptive field titles to enhance data accuracy and usability.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report > Consider conducting exit surveys: The challenge of the Evaluator for such a program lies in the fact that participants are unknown and it is necessary to survey a large number of...
AI summary The report suggests conducting exit surveys to better monitor program influence and upgrading eligible discounted appliances to reduce free-ridership. It also discusses outreach and marketing efforts, including the ENSC website and on-site visits.
2011 Evaluation Report extends the in-market period and features varying promotional efforts throughout the year, should resolve these challenges. 3.6.2 Interview with Retailers Six retailers were interviewed under the evaluation of the RM...
AI summary The 2011 Evaluation Report discusses interviews with six retailers regarding the RMP, highlighting high satisfaction with the program but noting issues with marketing materials, including confusion from varying discounts and a lack of customization for different products.
ncy Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report Opinion on Program Duration, Barriers and Recommendations All retailers interviewed prefer a two-month offer to a year-round offer. However, some retailers do believe that the markdown per...
AI summary Retailers generally support the program and suggest improvements like shorter markdown periods, weekend events, and more training for sales staff. Customers are highly familiar with the ENERGY STAR label, with 80% of participants and 61% of non-participants showing some familiarity.
nducted a literature review to find studies that had analyzed the savings resulting from their installation. For CFLs, the participant survey was used to establish the replacement ratio of CFL to CFL. The participant survey as well as reta...
AI summary The document discusses the methodology used to estimate energy savings from the RMP, including the use of a participant survey and retailer interviews to determine free ridership and market spillover effects. Unitary savings values for products like CFLs are based on the OPA's 2010 Prescriptive Measures and Assumptions report.
in the figure below. Figure 3: Light Output Equivalency for Incandescent Lamps to CFLs7 7 ENERGY STAR, “ENERGY STAR Qualified Light Bulbs – 2006 Partner Resource Guide.” Ref.: 5725 37 Efficient Products – Retail Markdown Program Efficiency...
AI summary The analysis of the Retail Markdown Program (RMP) by Econoler found that the average power of CFLs sold was 14.4 watts, replacing incandescent lamps with an average power of 64.9 watts, resulting in a typical wattage difference of 50.5 watts. The majority of participants selected CFLs based on light output equivalency, and daily usage was revised to 2.4 hours based on metering studies.
arket, it is likely that many CFLs will be replacing other CFLs. Such replacement affects a portion of the market that is already transformed and does not generate savings attributable to the program. A replacement ratio was measured throu...
AI summary The evaluation report discusses the replacement ratio of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) in the Retail Markdown Program, noting that 20% of CFLs purchased replaced other CFLs, which affects gross savings calculations. The report explains that the replacement ratio applies only to regular CFLs due to differences in market timing and survey targeting.
s can only be applied to regular CFLs. Specialty CFLs have particularities that prevent them from being considered as regular CFLs, such as higher prices and a lower penetration rate. In-Service Rate For various reasons, it is possible for...
AI summary The document discusses the in-service rate of regular CFLs and the evaluation of LED lamps under the RMP. It notes that 96% of regular CFLs remain in service, and the savings value for LED lamps is based on assumptions due to lack of specific data.
42.3 2.7 365 41.7 1000 This adjusted value was used in this year’s evaluation to estimate the savings generated by the installation of LED lamps. 4.2.3 Dimmer Switches For dimmer switches, ENSC uses a unitary savings value of 23.65 kWh per...
AI summary The document discusses the use of a unitary savings value of 23.65 kWh per year for dimmer switches, derived from the 2010 RMP evaluation report and based on the OPA report. The parameters used for the calculation are considered realistic by the Evaluator.
verage Lamp Wattage 242.6 W Old Operating Time 4.75 h/day New Operating Time – with Sensor 2.95 h/day Annual Savings 159.38 kWh Ref.: 5725 42 Efficient Products – Retail Markdown Program Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation R...
AI summary The document discusses energy savings from outdoor motion sensors and power bars with integrated timers. It provides calculations based on assumptions about lamp wattage and operating time, and recommends continuing to use the unitary savings value of 159.38 kWh per year for outdoor motion sensors.
tors sold through the program. This value is based on the OPA report, using an annual energy consumption of 564.01 kWh for a standard refrigerator and 451.21 kWh for an ENERGY STAR refrigerator. At the beginning of 2011, the target for thi...
AI summary The Retail Markdown Program (RMP) by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) adjusted unitary savings values for refrigerators based on CEE Tier 3 ENERGY STAR models. The standard refrigerator's annual consumption was 564 kWh, while the new model's consumption was 334 kWh, resulting in a unitary savings of 230 kWh.
564 kWh New Annual Consumption – CEE Tier 3 Refrigerator 334 kWh Unitary Savings per Refrigerator 230 kWh As a result, Econoler adjusted the unitary savings value of 112.8 kWh used in the tracking sheet to a value of 230 kWh, taking into c...
AI summary Econoler adjusted unitary savings values for CEE Tier 3 ENERGY STAR refrigerators and clothes washers based on updated program targets and energy consumption data. The changes reflect more efficient models and updated evaluation methods.
s used for evaluating the savings resulting from the clothes washers sold through the spring and fall markdown campaigns as well as through the Air Miles pilot project. 4.2.11 Energy-to-Demand Ratio Econoler calculated the demand savings f...
AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of energy and demand savings from the Retail Markdown Program (RMP) in 2011, including calculations based on energy-to-demand ratios and revised unitary savings. It also includes gross savings estimates at both meter and generator levels, using a line loss factor provided by ENSC.
service rate, based on the results from the CFL-buyer participant survey. The addition of these parameters allowed for a more precise estimation of the savings generated by regular CFLs. > Interactive effects factor: Interactive effects we...
AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of the Retail Markdown Program (RMP) by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC), including adjustments to parameters like interactive effects and line loss factors. The Net Total Gross Reduction (NTGR) was re-evaluated for specific products, showing discrepancies between ENSC's estimates and Econoler's assessments.
5% 57% 69% 69% 61% 51% 54% Male 48 44 44 43 31 31 39 49 46 Ref.: 5725 72 Efficient Products – Retail Markdown Program Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report APPENDIX III - INTERVIEW GUIDE WITH PROGRAM MANAGER Process Eva...
AI summary This document outlines an interview guide for evaluating the Retail Markdown Program managed by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. It includes questions and comments related to implementation contractors, program partners, and the status of recommendations from the 2010 evaluation report, including those concerning CFLs, Tier 3 appliances, and year-round programs.
D IF NECESSARY] The program was formerly known as the “Power Down” program. Throughout the interview, I will refer to it as the “Retail Markdown” program. IDENTIFICATION AND SCREENING OF RESPONDENT I1. According to our records, your compan...
AI summary The text discusses an interview process for evaluating the Retail Markdown Program, formerly known as the 'Power Down' program, conducted by Efficiency Nova Scotia with the assistance of Econoler. The interview aims to gather information from a person knowledgeable about the program's product stocking and supply, specifically ENERGY STAR CFLs, refrigerators, and clothes washers.
kept strictly confidential and that we will not share the information you provide with any other party in a way that could identify your individual or corporate responses. Recording of the Interview Please note that the interview will be r...
AI summary The document outlines procedures for verifying product discounts under the Retail Markdown Program, specifically focusing on ENERGY STAR CFLs and other efficient products. It includes instructions for checking sales volumes and validating information with the interviewee.
ut the same, lower or higher? Same [SKIP TO C2b] Lower Higher [SKIP TO C2b] Don’t know [SKIP TO C3] Refused [SKIP TO C3] Ref.: 5725 84 Efficient Products – Retail Markdown Program Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report C...
AI summary The text is a series of questions from an evaluation report on the Retail Markdown Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. It asks respondents about the impact of discounts on ENERGY STAR CFL sales during specific promotion periods, including projections for future sales.
program discounts, are there any other discounts provided on CFLs? Yes [GO TO C5a] No [GO TO C6] Don’t know [GO TO C6] Refused [GO TO C6] Ref.: 5725 86 Efficient Products – Retail Markdown Program Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Ev...
AI summary The text asks whether there are other discounts on CFLs beyond program discounts and includes a form to collect information on who offers discounts and their values. It also asks about the influence of the Retail Markdown Program on various aspects of store operations related to CFLs.
Scale: c. The knowledge of consumers with regard to CFLs Scale: d. The variety of CFLs offered in your stores Scale: Ref.: 5725 87 Efficient Products – Retail Markdown Program Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report C7. W...
AI summary The document includes questions about the sales of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) and ENERGY STAR refrigerators under the Retail Markdown Program, focusing on consumer knowledge, product variety, and sales projections during specific markdown periods.
If not, will they be higher or lower? Can you give me an estimate? [SINCE THE SECOND MARKDOWN PERIOD IS NOT OVER YET, ASK THE RESPONDENT TO ANSWER BASED ON A PROJECTION] C. Roughly, how many ENERGY STAR refrigerators do you think you will...
AI summary The document includes questions about the impact of a retail markdown program on the sales of ENERGY STAR refrigerators during specific promotion periods in 2011. It asks respondents to estimate sales and the effect of discounts on sales volume.
the same without the discount, do you mean that the program had no influence on your sales of ENERGY STAR refrigerators? Yes, the program had no influence on my sales [GO TO R3] No, the program did have an influence on my sales [GO BACK TO...
AI summary This text outlines a survey process regarding the impact of the Retail Markdown Program on the sales of ENERGY STAR refrigerators, including questions about the influence of discounts and projections of sales without the discount.
that your October-November sales of ENERGY STAR clothes washers will be about the same, lower or higher than they would have been without the discount offered? Same [SKIP TO W4] Lower Higher [SKIP TO W4] Don’t know [SKIP TO W4] Refused [SK...
AI summary The text is a survey questionnaire asking retailers about the impact of discounts on ENERGY STAR clothes washer sales during promotional periods, including the percentage of sales decline if discounts were not available and any additional discounts offered by other entities.
Please answer using a scale where 0 means “Not at all influent” and where10 means” Very influent”. a. Your stores offer of ENERGY STAR clothes washers Scale: b. The knowledge of your salespersons with regard to Energy Star clothes washers...
AI summary The text presents a survey evaluating the impact of the Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation's Retail Markdown Program for ENERGY STAR clothes washers, including questions about sales, consumer knowledge, and program satisfaction.
s? Please answer on a scale of 0 to 10, with a 0 indicating that you “Definitely Would Not Have Bought the CFLs” and a 10 indicating that you “Definitely Would Have Bought the CFLs.” _ Response _98 Don’t Know _99 Refused FR4a. And if you h...
AI summary The text includes survey questions about customer purchasing behavior related to CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps) under a discount program. Respondents are asked about how the discount influenced their purchase quantity and timing.
s Did the representative provide you with information on the products? Did the representative provide you with information on the discount offered? Did you receive a free CFL? Other Comments Ref.: 5725 127 Efficient Products – Retail Markd...
AI summary The text outlines a survey conducted to assess knowledge of a retail markdown program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation in 2011. It includes questions for mystery shoppers about program discounts, product differences, and ENERGY STAR logo awareness.
efore, the nightlights installed in rooms that are not affected by daylight are likely to remain 5 Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, “Technical Reference Manual,” Pennsylvania, June 2011. Ref.: 5725 23 Efficient Products – Low Income...
AI summary The document discusses the energy savings from LED nightlights installed under the Low Income Renter Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. It calculates the unitary savings value based on displaced wattage and average operating time, using data from on-site visits and daylight exposure in Halifax.
minutes Average Shower Temperature 40°C (104°F) Annual Savings 377 kWh per household Econoler considers these parameters reliable and conservative. On its website, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) promotes the installation of low-flow show...
AI summary The document discusses energy savings from low-flow showerheads and power bars with integrated timers under the Low Income Renter Program. It references Natural Resources Canada and the Ontario Power Authority for savings estimates, using 377 kWh and 53 kWh as unitary savings values respectively.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report 3.4 PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION Following the analysis of all program elements, and with the most up-to-date information about the program background and tools, the Evaluator...
AI summary The 2011 Evaluation Report concludes that the EP-DI program is appropriate for the market, especially for small businesses that have not participated in energy efficiency programs due to various barriers. The program was upgraded in 2011, expanding its target market and product offerings.
ucing the standby power consumption of electronic devices plugged into the power bar. Table 19 presents the data used by the OPA to calculate the unitary savings for power bars with integrated timer. Table 19: Unitary Savings Calculation f...
AI summary The document discusses the unitary savings calculation for power bars with integrated timers, as calculated by the Ontario Power Authority. These power bars account for a small portion of the Efficient Products – Direct Install program's total savings, leading to no site visits being conducted for this category.
2011 Evaluation Report category of product. Thus, no information was collected on the devices installed on the power bars. The type of devices plugged into the power bars and their hours of operation in facilities eligible for the EP-DI pr...
AI summary The 2011 Evaluation Report discusses the use of unitary savings values for energy efficiency programs, specifically for power bars with timers and hot water tank wraps. It notes that data collection was limited and recommends on-site visits for more accurate evaluations in future reports.
at the facility before the retrofit and inquire on the use of manual nighttime setback with the old thermostat. 4.2.9 Programmable Thermostats for Individual Rental Units of Multi-Unit Buildings For programmable thermostats, ENSC uses a un...
AI summary The document discusses the use of programmable thermostats in multi-unit buildings, referencing a unitary savings value of 63.15 kWh per year derived from the OPA report. Econoler revised this value based on the Retail Markdown program evaluation, questioning the 1% savings per degree setback from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report 4.2.11 Dishwasher Spray Valves For dishwasher spray valves, ENSC uses a unitary savings value of 2,500 kWh per year. This value is based on two studies conducted by Veritec Consulti...
AI summary The 2011 Evaluation Report discusses energy savings from dishwasher spray valves and LED PAR lamps. ENSC uses an average savings value of 2,500 kWh/year for dishwasher spray valves based on studies from Calgary and Waterloo. For the Retail LED Direct Install pilot, 254 installations used 14 W and 17 W LED PAR lamps with savings values of 244 kWh and 292 kWh, respectively.
ion rate was considered to be 100 percent since no on-site visit was conducted for these categories. Moreover, no adjustment for the installation rate is applied to the savings for the pilot project. Ref.: 5725 42 Efficient Products – Dire...
AI summary The evaluation report discusses the calculation of energy and demand savings for the Efficient Products – Direct Install (EP-DI) program. It outlines the energy-to-demand ratio used and the revised gross savings, both at the meter and generator levels, incorporating a line loss factor provided by Nova Scotia Power.
e evaluation methodology as well as the pre- and post-data required to apply the selected methodology. 9. Standardize the program name across all channels: Econoler understands that the program name should reflect its nature and that ENSC...
AI summary The document discusses recommendations for standardizing the name of the Efficient Products – Direct Install (EP-DI) program, ensuring all 10 products are listed on the ENSC website, and emphasizing energy bill savings as a key motivator for program participation.
Participants 12. Include more material to the marketing strategies: The 2011 evaluation results Perspectives highlight the main use of the delivery agent’s call centre and one-on-one encounters as marketing tools to contact eligible busine...
AI summary The text discusses the need to improve marketing strategies for the EP-DI program, highlighting the reliance on direct interactions rather than marketing materials. It also recommends collecting data on air conditioning use, conducting on-site visits for power bars with integrated timers, and gathering information on hot water tank volumes to improve energy savings estimates.
ever) 3 (At the same time) 98. (Don’t know) 99. (Refused) IF RESPONDENT HAS DIFFICULTY SPECIFYING AN FR2cc ANSWER IN MONTHS, READ: Would it have been within . . . 1. Less than 6 months? 2. 6 months to less than 1 year later 3. 1 to less th...
AI summary The text is part of an evaluation report for the Efficient Products – Direct Install Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation from 2011. It includes survey questions about customer responses to the program, including whether they would have installed energy-efficient products without the program and the importance of various factors in their decision.
h interviews with the Program Manager (PM) and four delivery agents and energy auditors as well as on two on-site visits, 25 participant simulations and a telephone survey of 70 program participants. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The EEH program provid...
AI summary The EEH program provides financial incentives to homeowners for energy efficiency improvements. It includes pre- and post-retrofit audits, uses a simulation tool (HOT2000), and collaborates with Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
nd to maintain these efforts in order to reassure program partners as well as Nova Scotians that the Province is serious about the program, regardless of federal support. EEH-R3. Inform participants about expected customer savings: Since t...
AI summary The EnerGuide for Existing Houses (EEH) program is being evaluated for improvements, including providing participants with information on expected savings and exploring on-bill financing to reduce financial barriers for implementing energy efficiency measures.
xisting Houses (EEH) program encourages homeowners in Nova Scotia (NS) to improve the energy efficiency (EE) of their house. The program also extends to small multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs). The program provides incentives from E...
AI summary The EEH program in Nova Scotia encourages homeowners and small multi-unit residential buildings to improve energy efficiency through incentives. It uses DSM ratepayer funding and provincial taxpayer funds for different aspects of the program. The program initially partnered with NRCan’s ecoENERGY Retrofit Homes program, which ended in 2010 but was later reinstated in 2011, with a deadline for participation set for 2012.
am: existing houses and small multi-unit residential buildings (MURB). The PM ought to include this information in the tracking sheet to follow program development for each project type. > Create fields for building energy consumption data...
AI summary The text discusses improvements to the tracking sheet for energy efficiency programs, including the inclusion of building energy consumption data and systematic data entry processes. It also highlights the EEH program as a well-designed initiative with multiple funding sources, including NRCan, ENSC, and the Province of NS.
oyment when NRCan ended the program, thus leaving fewer available resources for the program continuation. Indeed, one DA indicated that he could use the service of another auditor or two at this time. The reinstatement of the federal progr...
AI summary The reinstatement of the federal program in 2011 increased complexity and confusion due to conflicting messages from the Federal Government and ENSC. The program name change to include multi-unit residential buildings is seen positively. Partners express satisfaction with ENSC but note lower satisfaction with other program elements and limited interaction between service organizations.
tle interaction between the service organizations (DAs and contractors) and that some contractors continue to show a lack of understanding of EE programs, which can lead to confusion among homeowners. While one energy auditor expressed a h...
AI summary The evaluation report highlights concerns about the lack of understanding of EE programs by some contractors and the need for better support after training. Program partners also criticize the marketing efforts and suggest increased provincial funding and new rebates to compensate for the loss of federal support.
the program, the program partners believe that ENSC and the Province should increase funding to compensate for the loss of federal funds and add new rebates for additional insulation and air sealing. The most important barrier identified b...
AI summary Program partners suggest increasing funding for ENSC and the Province to compensate for lost federal funds and introduce new rebates for insulation and air sealing. Key barriers include uncertainty about program continuation, lack of awareness, and insufficient incentives. EAs recommend refining the HOT2000 software and adjusting rebate levels to better reflect energy savings.
% 41% 43% No 57 46 54 Don’t know 9 0 3 Fifty percent of respondents were unable to offer any recommendations for improving the EEH program. Among respondents who suggested program improvements, 14 percent mentioned offering more informatio...
AI summary Fifty percent of respondents could not recommend improvements to the EEH program. Among those who did, 14% suggested more information on recommended measures, 9% wanted more time for implementation, and others suggested increasing rebates, expanding eligible measures, and improving communication.
rage and thus has over-influenced the regression analysis (it increased the R of the regressions analysis by 10%). Consequently, Econoler decided not to include this value in the regression analysis. Ref.: 5725 38 EnerGuide for Existing Ho...
AI summary The analysis found that the HOT2000 simulation overestimates building energy consumption, which affects the accuracy of energy savings calculations. Econoler excluded a value that increased the regression analysis' R by 10% due to its over-influence.
ssumptions used by the OPA to estimate this unitary savings value are clear, well documented and reliable, Econoler decided to use the unitary savings value of 270 kWh per year for this evaluation. Ref.: 5725 42 EnerGuide for Existing Hous...
AI summary The OPA provided a unitary savings value of 270 kWh per year for the EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program, which Econoler accepted as reliable. For programmable thermostats, ENSC uses a value of 63.15 kWh per year, based on the OPA's calculation of 1% savings per degree setback. A Hydro-Québec evaluation is referenced for thermostat accuracy and setback savings.
timated the total unitary savings value associated with the installation of a programmable thermostat at 221 kWh per year. This latter figure was used in the EEH program impact evaluation for 2011. 14 Hydro-Québec – Laboratoire des technol...
AI summary The document discusses the unitary savings value for programmable thermostats and solar DHW systems under the EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program. It references Hydro-Québec and the OPA report for data on energy savings and usage patterns.
TS units installed on central heating systems (either forced air furnaces or central hydronic systems), Econoler therefore assumed the unitary peak demand savings for the latter ETS units to be 10 kW. Regarding the ETS room units, Econoler...
AI summary Econoler estimated annual demand savings for different ETS units, assuming 10 kW for forced air furnaces and central hydronic systems, and 4 kW per room unit, up to 10 kW per project. These calculations were used to revise gross savings for the EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program, incorporating a line loss factor of 10.5% provided by NSPI.
PM should target projects with outlier values, such as an initial EnerGuide rating below 20 or an increase of the EnerGuide rating by more than 40 points. 4.3 INTERACTIVE EFFECTS In a residence, interactive effects occur when the implement...
AI summary The text discusses the EEH program's approach to identifying outlier projects based on EnerGuide ratings and the interactive effects of energy efficiency measures, such as the impact of replacing lighting with CFLs or LEDs on heating and cooling loads. An interactive effects factor of -43.8 percent was used in the evaluation.
tor compared the net energy savings values calculated in the previous table with the EEH program tracked net savings for 2011. The next table details the final evaluated and tracked impacts for 2011. Table 34: Comparison of Tracked and Eva...
AI summary The evaluated net energy savings for the EEH program in 2011 are approximately 25% lower than the tracked savings, primarily due to adjustments in gross energy savings per EnerGuide point and updated national studies. Econoler also made adjustments to savings from pilot projects, with Direct Install Plus showing slightly higher savings due to changes in unitary savings for aerator and CFL bulb installations.
nstall Plus). Noteworthy is that the Direct Install Plus evaluated savings were slightly higher than ENSC’s as a result of an increase in unitary savings related to aerator and CFL bulb installations. Another reason to explain the drop in...
AI summary The Direct Install Plus program's evaluated energy savings were slightly higher than ENSC's due to increased unitary savings from aerator and CFL bulb installations. The drop in net energy savings is attributed to interactive effects from energy-efficient lighting and insulation measures. The NTGR decreased from 0.76 to 0.70, influenced by changes in free-ridership evaluation methods. Econoler adjusted ENSC's demand savings calculations, reducing them by over 35%.
all or some of the measures recommended in the audit, knowing that there will be incentives to cover some of these measures from different sources. 7 Depending on the nature of the Track record of payments for electricity measures paid mea...
AI summary The text discusses the implementation of energy efficiency (EE) measures and the various incentives available from different organizations. It highlights that ENSC provides incentives for electric heating measures, while the provincial government and NRCan offer incentives for envelope and pre-approved measures, respectively. The text also emphasizes the importance of monitoring double counting of savings and using participant statistics as performance indicators.
F 16 : What is the status for this finding? Page 1 C: As I understand it, there are 3 sources of incentives. (NRCan, ENSC and the Provincial Government. This is somewhat difficult to track? Page 2 Q: Multi-unit residential buildings where...
AI summary The text discusses challenges with the EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program, including the difficulty of tracking incentives from multiple sources, concerns about program management and consistency, and confusion over rebate calculations and financing options. Questions are raised about the accuracy of consumption and savings estimates and the clarity of program guidelines.
ase? C: In the Enroll in the Program section, Step five (maximum building envelope rebate and the section about the multiplier) is difficult to understand but is well explained in the program manual. C: A process flow chart could help the...
AI summary The text discusses challenges with the Enroll in the Program section, particularly the complexity of incentives, maximums, and the involvement of multiple organizations. Participants request clarification on how savings are calculated and whether incentives can overlap for a single measure.
e name change (e.g., the extension to Multi-Units)? Easy to adjust to the way you work Requires minor changes to the way you work Requires major changes to the way you work No opinion Q15- What is your opinion about the fact that ENSC now...
AI summary The text contains survey questions related to the EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program, including feedback on program changes, the role of ENSC in rebate financing, and barriers to program implementation. It also includes confidentiality assurances and contact information for respondents.
4. 2 to less than 3 years later? 5. 3 to less than 4 years later? 6. 4 or more years later? 7. (Never) 98. (Don’t Know) 99. (Refused) FR3. Efficiency Nova Scotia gave you a rebate for the energy efficiency upgrades you implemented in your...
AI summary The text presents survey questions regarding customer experiences with Efficiency Nova Scotia's rebate program for energy efficiency upgrades in homes, including questions about timing, willingness to pay, and the importance of program incentives.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report presents the results of the 2011 process and impact evaluation of the Fuel Substitution Pilot. The 2011 evaluation was based on one in-depth interview...
AI summary This 2011 evaluation report assesses the Fuel Substitution Pilot program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC), which provides financial incentives to homeowners to reduce electricity use for heating and domestic hot water. The program had 296 participants and achieved 1.570 GWh in net energy savings, meeting expectations of 1.8 GWh.
iciency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report 1 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 1.1 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) launched the Fuel Substitution Pilot in 2011. This pilot targets all existing homes across Nova...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) launched the Fuel Substitution Pilot in 2011 to encourage homeowners to reduce electricity use for heating and domestic hot water by substituting with alternative sources such as wood, pellet stoves, or natural gas. The program offers incentives and rebates for replacing electric systems with new heating solutions and includes a multi-channel marketing strategy.
g, Technologies Heritage Gas Activities Marketing Strategy Admissible Equipment Financial Incentives Data Tracking 5 1 2 3 4 Market Push & Both Program Additional Market Pull Strategy Validation and Updating List of Financial Forms are Reb...
AI summary The text outlines a program involving marketing strategies, admissible equipment, financial incentives, and data tracking for gas and wood conversions. It includes a table with columns for market push and pull strategies, validation of equipment, financial incentives, and data tracking in an Excel database.
bstitution Pilot overall and nine in 10 (89%) reported a very high level of satisfaction. Of note, none were dissatisfied. Table 12: Satisfaction with Overall Experience Satisfaction with Overall Experience 2011 Sample Size 28 Very satisfi...
AI summary The Fuel Substitution Pilot received high satisfaction ratings, with 89% of respondents reporting very high satisfaction. Respondents were particularly satisfied with interactions with ENSC staff, rebate amounts, and eligibility confirmation. No respondents expressed dissatisfaction with any aspect of the pilot.
d for this particular project, the latter was not considered for the remainder of the impact evaluation. Table 17 presents the number of projects completed for each type of heating system installed. Table 17: Total Number of Projects Compl...
AI summary The text discusses the distribution of heating system installations and their energy savings, highlighting that most systems were wood and pellet stoves. Despite fewer installations, pellet and natural gas furnace or boiler systems required on-site visits. Preferred regions for site selection include Halifax, Dartmouth, Sydney, Coldbrook, Kentville, and Pictou County.
ulative rebate additional rebate for customers who wish that exceeds 100 percent of the total to convert to natural gas. substitution cost. Ref.: 5725 29 Fuel Substitution Pilot Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report Fue...
AI summary The Fuel Substitution Pilot program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation involves offering rebates to customers converting to natural gas, with additional incentives for those who convert. The program includes marketing strategies, inspections, and requirements such as WETT certificates for safety and efficiency.
the electrical system (if efficiency purposes. applicable) and proceeds with the acquisition, installation and inspection of the new energy system. 11 The Heritage Gas rebate contributes to Data from Heritage Gas related to rebates increas...
AI summary The text discusses the Fuel Substitution Pilot program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation, highlighting benefits such as cost savings for participants, reduced electricity generation, and decreased greenhouse gas emissions. It also notes the use of local resources like wood and pellets, contributing to energy self-sufficiency in the province.
va Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report VP2. [IF VP1 = 2 “NO”] Why not? [DO NOT READ – multiple responses] 1. (Is not worth the expenses) 2. (No family members or friends that could be eligible) 3. (Concern that actual bill savings wo...
AI summary The text presents survey responses regarding the Fuel Substitution Program, including reasons for non-participation and recommendations for program improvements, such as offering more products, increasing rebate amounts, and improving communication.
noler finally adjusted the savings per EnerGuide point value (817 kWh per year) in relation with the percentage of the space heating load delivered by electricity for each participant. 4.2.2 CFLs ENSC used the same unitary savings value of...
AI summary The document discusses the adjustment of energy savings values for CFLs and EnerGuide points. It outlines how ENSC used a unitary savings value of 41 kWh for all CFLs based on past evaluations and how Econoler revised this value for different CFL categories. The analysis also considers the replacement of incandescent bulbs and daily usage patterns.
Dehumi- Hot New Fridge Freezer Fridge Freezer Low-Flow difier Faucet Pipe Water Product Category Repla- Dehumi- Repla- Repla- Retire- Retire- Aerators Shower- Insulation Tank difiers cement cement ment ment heads cement Wraps Energy Saving...
AI summary The document provides data on energy savings from various products and programs, including dehumidifiers, fridges, freezers, low-flow faucets, shower heads, and pipe insulation. It includes metrics such as the number of units installed, energy savings in kWh, and total gross energy savings in GWh.
should ensure that the DAs have sufficient staff and a protocol in place that would allow ensuring that all final audits are completed within a short period after the measures are implemented. Ref.: 5725 58 Low Income Program Efficiency No...
AI summary The text discusses the selection of delivery agents (DAs) by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to ensure program protocol adherence and quality control. It also highlights the need for DAs to train energy auditors in the use of simulation software and energy audit procedures.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report Several types of incentives are provided through the program. As mentioned above, the builder or the homeowner needs to send a payment of $250 to have the initial evaluation of the...
AI summary The Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation program offers various incentives for energy-efficient home improvements, including initial evaluations and rebates based on EnerGuide ratings. In 2011, the program had 701 participants and aimed for 2.60 GWh of electricity savings and 0.79 MW of demand savings.
tial test and failed to take the temperature on site during the visit. These practices may influence significantly the HOT2000 simulation and thereby the calculated EnerGuide rating. > Encourage the energy advisor to provide participants w...
AI summary The text discusses issues with the HOT2000 simulation tool and the impact of energy advisors not taking on-site temperatures, which can affect EnerGuide ratings. It also mentions the use of informational booklets under the ecoENERGY program to improve participant understanding of energy efficiency measures.
mation). This way of calculating the savings would be more tailored to the reality of each building than by using an average savings per EnerGuide point for all program participants. > Revise HOT2000 models on a random basis: The Evaluator...
AI summary The text discusses improving the accuracy of energy savings calculations in efficiency programs by tailoring methods to individual buildings, validating HOT2000 models, and adjusting for the percentage of heating delivered by electricity. These changes aim to reduce uncertainty and improve the representativeness of savings claims.
5. 3 to less than 4 years later? 6. 4 or more years later? 7. (Never) 98. (Don’t Know) 99. (Refused) [ASK FR3_1 IF, IN SAMPLE, TotalRebates>0] Ref.: 5725 Performance Plus Program Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report FR...
AI summary The document contains survey questions related to the Performance Plus Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation, asking participants about their willingness to pay for energy efficiency measures if rebates were not available. It includes response options and instructions for data collection.
Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report 1 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 1.1 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND The Business Energy Rebates (BER) program provides financial incentives, in the form of prescriptive rebates, to commercial and industri...
AI summary The Business Energy Rebates (BER) program in Nova Scotia provides financial incentives to commercial and industrial clients to reduce energy consumption and demand. Launched in 2010, the program aims to increase the use of energy-efficient products and technologies, with a goal of achieving 21.80 GWh in electricity savings by 2011.
sselaer Polytechnic Institute (Bill VonNeaida, Dorene Maniccia, Allan Tweed), An analysis of the energy and cost savings potential of occupancy sensors for commercial lighting systems (August 2000). Ref.: 5725 9 Business Energy Rebates Pro...
AI summary The text discusses the need to reorganize the database structure for the Business Energy Rebates Program to allow for systematic validation of energy savings calculations. It suggests separating values like wattage and SEER into individual cells while retaining detailed equations for flexibility.
lculate the energy savings for this program, it is useful to keep the detailed equation in the tracking sheet, as the savings calculation parameters can vary from one project to another. > Include measure sub-categories for categories with...
AI summary The text discusses improvements to program evaluation processes, emphasizing the need to track detailed savings calculations and break down address information for easier site selection. It highlights the importance of including measure sub-categories for accurate savings calculations and simplifying address data entry.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report For lighting measures, energy savings varied from 336 kWh to 1,087,932 kWh per site. In order to include both sites with significant energy savings and sites with lower energy savin...
AI summary The 2011 Evaluation Report for Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation discusses energy savings from lighting measures, stratifying sites based on energy savings. It outlines an on-site visit protocol for data collection and describes the methodology for calculating gross savings from completed projects in the BER program.
responds to the weighted average of these values. The diversity factor values obtained for each category are presented in Table 18. Table 18: Diversity Factors 2011 Category of Measures Diversity Factor Compressed air systems 99.4% HVAC sy...
AI summary The document discusses the calculation of revised gross savings for the BER program, including the use of diversity factors and line-loss factors to estimate energy and demand savings at both the meter and generator levels. The savings for each category of measures are presented in Table 19.
s that are not qualified for the incentive? Q: If yes what is the percentage of these requests that are not admissible? Q: Do you keep a record of these non-admissible requests per type of measure? FAQ C: It’s a good practice to confirm pr...
AI summary The text discusses questions and comments regarding the Business Energy Rebates program, including eligibility criteria, application processing times, inspection practices, and the clarity of the program manual. Concerns are raised about the admissibility of incentives, communication with participants, and the accessibility of the program documentation.
R PARTICIPATING [P SERIES] P1. Did your company or organization participate in any other Nova Scotia Power or Efficiency Nova Scotia programs before the Business Energy Rebates Program? 1. Yes 2. No (Go to P4) 98. (Don’t know) (Go to P4) 9...
AI summary The document contains a series of questions from a survey regarding participation in Nova Scotia Power and Efficiency Nova Scotia programs, specifically asking about prior participation in programs before the Business Energy Rebates Program and how respondents learned about the Business Energy Rebates Program.
How many lamps are installed per fixture? Does it meet UL Is it an incandescent LED exit sign 924? or fluorescent exit illuminated LED - sign? Lamps Is product Is the existing lamp Photoluminescent ENERGYSTAR® an incandescent or - exit sig...
AI summary The document includes a form for reporting the installation of LED exit signs and photoluminescent exit signs, including questions about compliance with standards and the type of lamps used. It also references an evaluation report related to the Business Energy Rebates program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation.
r Lighting Products ............................................................. 20 Table 11: Comparison of Tracked and Evaluated Savings at the Generator ........................................ 22 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Smart Lightin...
AI summary This 2011 evaluation report assesses the Smart Lighting Choices program, which provides financial incentives to distributors in Nova Scotia to promote the sale of energy-efficient lighting products. The evaluation included interviews with the Program Manager and distributors, as well as on-site visits.
Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report 1 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 1.1 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND The Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) Smart Lighting Choices (SLC) program is both a resource acquisition and a market transform...
AI summary The Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) Smart Lighting Choices (SLC) program, which includes the Upstream Business Energy Rebates (UBER) sub-program, aims to promote the use of high-performance T8 lamps and ballasts by providing financial incentives to distributors. The program targets non-residential facilities and seeks to achieve electricity savings through market transformation.
ard practices. Through these goals, the program aimed at achieving net electricity savings of 8.04 GWh in 2011. In 2010, the SLC program generated net energy savings of 6.24 GWh. Eligible Products Under the SLC program, the prescribed prod...
AI summary The Smart Lighting Choices (SLC) program aimed to achieve electricity savings through the promotion of energy-efficient lighting products. In 2010, the program achieved 6.24 GWh in net energy savings, with a target of 8.04 GWh in 2011. Rebates were offered for T8 lamps and HPT8 ballasts, while the UBER sub-program included a range of eligible products such as LED downlights and wall packs.
ting Diode (LED) Flat $15 rebate Downlights LED Wall Packs Flat $100 rebate T5 High Bay Fixtures Flat $60 rebate T8 High Bay Fixtures Flat $45 rebate 45% of listed price or $40, Occupancy Sensors whichever is lower 45% of listed price or $...
AI summary The document outlines rebate amounts for various energy-efficient lighting and control systems under the Smart Lighting Choices Program managed by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. It includes specific rebate values for LED products, occupancy sensors, and other energy-saving technologies.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report On-Site Visit Protocol An on-site visit protocol listing the information to be collected was developed for each site, including the type, wattage and number of old products and new...
AI summary This section of the 2011 Evaluation Report discusses the on-site visit protocol used to collect data on energy efficiency products installed, as well as the method for calculating gross savings. It highlights the need to avoid double counting of rebates across different programs and provides details on the number of lamps and ballasts considered for energy savings calculations.
Sales Number of Category of Products Products Sold LED Downlights 555 LED Wall Packs 784 T5 High Bay Fixtures 134 T8 High Bay Fixtures 45 Occupancy Sensors 214 For each of these products, unitary savings values were calculated by the PM us...
AI summary The text provides data on the number of energy-efficient products sold and discusses the methodology used to calculate energy savings for these products. Savings values were based on the Efficiency Vermont 2006 technical reference manual and were not revised. The hours of operation for the SLC program were set at 3,400 annually, derived from historical data and compared to participant declarations and other jurisdictions.
s on the tracking sheets to ensure that the required data is submitted. Finally, it would make the transfer of information into the general tracking sheet easier. 3. Make sure that all fields are filled in systematically: Once an invoice t...
AI summary The text discusses the need for systematic data submission and invoice completion in the Smart Lighting Choices Program, emphasizing that 80% of fields must be filled for approval, but suggests a 100% threshold for program evaluation purposes.
INTERVIEW GUIDE WITH DISTRIBUTORS DISTRIBUTOR INTERVIEW GUIDE ENSC SMART LIGHTING CHOICES PROGRAM November 1, 2011 Hello, may I please speak with _? 1. Yes [GO TO INTRODUCTION] 2. No [SAY “Perhaps you can help me anyway.” GO TO INTRODUCTIO...
AI summary This document is an interview guide used by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation to evaluate the Smart Lighting Choices Program with distributors. It outlines how to identify and screen respondents who are knowledgeable about the program's products, such as T8 lamps and HPT8 ballasts.
2011 Evaluation Report (If percentage is too different from percentage given at T2, validate both, and if they remain the same, try to get an explanation) T6. Do you think that the ¢75 incentive provided to clients for each high-performanc...
AI summary The document presents a series of questions related to the evaluation of incentives for high-performance T8 lamps and HPT8 ballasts, including their sufficiency and impact on sales, as well as the promotion of these products. It also asks about potential differences in sales between 2010 and 2011 and the influence of the incentive program on sales.
age of lights that remain ON when the facility is unoccupied, for each section (Contact declaration): Percent of the time when both lighting and cooling are ON for each section (Contact declaration): Indicate the corresponding cooling syst...
AI summary The text provides a template for collecting data on lighting and cooling/heating systems, including the number of baseline and HPT8 ballasts, dates of installation, and rebate claims. It is part of an evaluation report for the Smart Lighting Choices Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation.
the use of different software, this comparison could help identify which one is closest to reality. It was mentioned that ABI would do this comparison when data is available. CINC-R3. Clearly define the CPG minimum requirements at the earl...
AI summary The document discusses the need for standardized minimum requirements for CINC projects and the inclusion of peak demand savings in impact calculations. It highlights the importance of providing clear documentation early in the project process and suggests that even small demand savings can significantly impact program outcomes as participation increases.
tems. Measures involving demand limiting controls, power factor correction systems, cogeneration or fuel switching are deemed ineligible for reasons that are explicitly detailed in the program manual. With regard to project cost eligibilit...
AI summary The C&IC program outlines eligibility criteria for project costs, including engineering fees, equipment purchases, and installation labor, while excluding contingency amounts. It also includes free-ridership screening to identify projects that would have been completed without ENSC assistance.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report 1.2 CINC PROGRAM OVERVIEW The next sections present the description of the CINC program component as well as its main eligibility criteria. 1.2.1 Program Description ENSC launched t...
AI summary The CINC program, launched by ENSC in 2010, provides technical and financial support to commercial and industrial customers to reduce energy consumption. It offers incentives for new construction and major renovations, with three participation paths: NCCP, NCWB, and Prescriptive Rebate.
ipation paths: the New Construction Core Performance (NCCP) path, the New Construction Whole Building (NCWB) path or the Prescriptive Rebate path provided by the Business Energy Rebates (BER) program. > The NCCP path is based on compliance...
AI summary The Business Energy Rebates (BER) program offers three participation paths: New Construction Core Performance (NCCP), New Construction Whole Building (NCWB), and Prescriptive Rebate. The NCCP path follows the Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide (CPG), which sets prescriptive energy-saving measures for new commercial buildings. The NCWB path is an alternative for larger or more complex buildings, allowing for energy modeling and incentives for feasibility studies.
l or not-for-profit new constructions. 2 FRANKEL, Mark et al., “Core Performance Guide: Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Edition 1.00,” New Building Institute – Advanced Buildings Program, 2010. Ref.: 5725 3 Commercial & Industrial Custo...
AI summary The Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction (CINC) program offers different paths for incentives, including the New Construction Prescriptive Rebate path, which functions similarly to the BER program. ENSC facilitates the process for small construction projects under CINC while providing financial incentives through BER.
ustomers, providing advice, reviewing building design) but financial incentives are provided through the BER program. Depending on the program path selected, incentives are awarded based on: 1. A specific amount per floor area ($/square me...
AI summary The BER program provides financial incentives for energy efficiency measures, with criteria based on floor area, incremental costs, or prescriptive approaches. ENSC granted $0.10/kWh saved for projects under the NCWB path in 2011. The CINC program aimed for 4.8 GWh of electricity savings and a combined 10.4 MW demand savings target with C&IC in 2011.
to identify measures or design techniques which it considers “common practice” in its service territory. ENSC usually provides incentives only for measures which exceed the deemed common practice. Ref.: 5725 5 Commercial & Industrial Custo...
AI summary The document outlines the logic models for the Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction (C&IC) and Commercial & Industrial New Construction (CINC) programs, illustrating the causal links between program activities and expected market changes. ENSC typically provides incentives only for measures exceeding deemed common practice.
After the completion of the CINC program content analysis, the Evaluator established the following list of comments and recommendations that aim to improve the program manual structure and contents: > Define the expression “artificially-lo...
AI summary The Evaluator provided several recommendations to improve the CINC program manual, including defining the term 'artificially-low baseline,' developing a standard form for NCWB feasibility studies, and documenting parameters used for estimating program objectives.
incentive, are also included in the spreadsheet. Finally, the tracking sheet contains a verification field whose value may be either yes/no for the NCWB path or N/A (not available) for the NCCP path. As mentioned previously, the energy sav...
AI summary The document discusses the tracking sheet used for energy savings calculations in the NCCP and NCWB programs. It mentions the use of an energy saving coefficient based on simulations by the Advanced Buildings Institute and outlines adjustments recommended for improving the tracking sheet's consistency and evaluation.
eview, the Evaluator identified a number of adjustments that could be made to improve its consistency and help program monitoring and evaluation. With this in mind, the Evaluator recommends that ENSC: > Create automatic formulas for calcul...
AI summary The Evaluator recommends creating automatic formulas in the CINC tracking database to calculate financial incentives based on the program path taken (NCCP or NCWB), reducing data entry errors and improving program monitoring and evaluation.
on the project status. - “Finish Month” column: This column is another example of a field in which the information could be easily standardized to alleviate data entry errors. > Add a peak demand savings field: The CINC tracking sheet show...
AI summary The text discusses improvements to the CINC tracking sheet, including adding peak demand savings, tracking customer market sectors, adding contact details, and breaking down address information for better data management and site selection.
s site selection based on location for field activities. Presenting the address information in three cells (street address, city and postal code) will greatly facilitate this process. Ref.: 5725 24 Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Co...
AI summary The CINC program, launched in October 2010, has remained largely unchanged in its design and implementation. It has seen increasing project completion rates, with nine projects completed in 2011 and more than 21 planned for upcoming years. The program offers three distinct paths for project implementation, which affects the level of customization and management workload.
2011 Evaluation Report With the aim of improving further activities and impacts of the C&IC program, the Evaluator recommends the following: > Adjust the eligibility criteria to include projects that partly comply with the CPG because of s...
AI summary The Evaluator recommends adjusting the C&IC program's eligibility criteria to include projects that partly comply with the CPG due to specific corporate requirements, such as non-negotiable lighting standards. This would allow partial compliance while maintaining minimum performance requirements.
igible for the CINC program. As the CPG is built as a package, ENSC also mentioned that it was already exploring options for another tool that would perform comparable house simulations. > Develop an evaluation plan in parallel with progra...
AI summary The document discusses the need for an evaluation plan for the CINC program, emphasizing the importance of collecting key variables during program design. It also highlights the comparison of actual building consumption with design simulations to ensure accuracy and make necessary software adjustments.
ributes to achieving the savings predicted by the modeling. The CPG already includes an enhanced building commissioning component that could be used. 4.3.4 Section of ENSC Website Commercial, institutional and industrial customers can easi...
AI summary The document discusses improvements to the ENSC website's description of the CPG, noting that the CPG is a tool rather than a program. It also mentions that the CINC program is new, and the verification partner had limited experience with it during the evaluation.
Table 7: Source of Awareness of C&IC Program 2008 2009 2010 2011 Source (#) (#) (#) (%) Sample Size 11 13 13 27 Contractor/vendor 4 6 1 22% ENSC staff 2 1 22% ENSC presentation 1 3 2 19% Internet/ENSC website 8 1 19% Someone in program/wor...
AI summary Table 7 shows the sources of awareness of the C&IC Program from 2008 to 2011, with the Internet/ENSC website being a significant source in 2009 and 2010. The sample size increased over time, and various channels such as contractors, ENSC staff, and presentations contributed to awareness.
1 1 4% Other 7% Ref.: 5725 32 Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction Program Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report 4.4.6 Program Influence The incentives or on-bill financing are the most important factors...
AI summary The Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction Program's incentives and on-bill financing are the most significant factors influencing energy efficiency measure adoption, with funded preliminary energy audits and technical assistance also playing important roles.
ing/marketing and four percent suggested providing forms to be completed in an electronic format (not just as a PDF file). Table 14: Suggested Improvements to the C&IC Program Suggestions for Improvements 2011 Sample Size 27 Everything was...
AI summary The document discusses suggestions for improving the C&IC Program, with feedback highlighting the need for broader scope, increased staffing, better marketing, and electronic forms. A majority of respondents believed a diagram illustrating the program's steps would help future participants.
1.163 For reference purposes, the detailed sampling plan for the selection of C&IC on-site visits is presented in Appendix IX. 5.1.2 Sampling Methodology – CINC Program In October 2011, eight projects were expected to be completed and appr...
AI summary This section outlines the sampling methodology for on-site visits under the CINC program, which was planned to assess energy savings from implemented measures. Two on-site visits were planned for eight projects expected to be completed by the end of 2011.
Table 18: List of CINC Projects for 2011 and Respective Estimated Savings (as of October 2011) Tracked Energy Program Location Percentage of Total No. Project Status Savings at the Meter Patha (city) Energy Savings (kWh) 1 NCCP Antigonish...
AI summary Table 18 lists CINC projects for 2011 with their locations, statuses, and estimated energy savings. The table highlights the progress and energy savings of various construction projects under the NCCP and NCWB programs as of October 2011.
not comply with this criterion. - List of eligible urban areas: Halifax (Halifax County), Kentville (Kings County), New Glasgow (Pictou County) and Sydney (Cape Breton County). After the application of the above three sampling criteria, th...
AI summary The document discusses the selection of projects for evaluation under the CINC Program in 2011, including the application of sampling criteria and the removal of a project due to non-compliance with the first sampling criterion. Nine projects were considered, but only two were selected for on-site visits.
uirement tables (taken from the CPG) were attached for reference purposes. This questionnaire and its appendices were the main documents that the auditor consulted when conducting the on-site visits. Ref.: 5725 40 Commercial & Industrial C...
AI summary The auditor used compliance documents from the CPG and technical data from ENSC to assess new construction compliance before on-site visits. All sampled CINC projects met CPG requirements, eliminating the need for additional on-site protocols. Five program participants were randomly selected for in-depth interviews.
ed in accordance with project specificities, such as the program component in which the customer participated (C&IC or CINC), or the type of energy efficiency measures implemented through the project. The Evaluator conducted the 25 on-site...
AI summary The Evaluator conducted on-site visits to assess energy savings from efficiency measures, calculating adjustment ratios to refine program savings estimates. Lighting retrofits were the primary source of energy savings in the C&IC program, contributing to 70% of the projected savings in 2011.
te of the nameplate of spare ballasts) during on-site visits. When not written on the nameplate, the ballast factor could be found on the Internet through the manufacturer website. Installation Rate When possible, the Evaluator conducted a...
AI summary The Evaluator conducted inspections of lighting fixtures to ensure accurate energy savings calculations. A census was performed when feasible, while samples were used for large facilities. Discrepancies between reports and actual counts prompted further audits to improve accuracy.
0, and the 2011 component was in fact the termination of project implementation. The methodology employed for project impact verification and on-site visits was therefore similar to that used in 2010. For these two street lighting projects...
AI summary The document describes the verification process for two street lighting projects in 2011, including on-site visits to confirm the installation of LED fixtures and the collection of technical specifications. The methodology used was similar to that of 2010. The Evaluator also estimated hours of operation using data from ENSC and confirmed it with city staff. Traffic and street lighting systems operate year-round with constant demand, leading to a diversity factor of 100 percent.
eet lighting systems are steadily in operation year round, their electricity demand (in kW) is constant. The Evaluator thus set the diversity factor to 100 percent. 5.2.3 C&IC – Motors and Drives There was only one project of the 2011 samp...
AI summary The evaluation of a 2011 project involving variable-speed drives (VSDs) and motor retrofits found that the M&V approach used by the consultant was questionable. The Evaluator recommended a more thorough method, such as IPMVP Options B or C, involving power monitoring over a minimum period of two weeks.
um period (2 weeks). IPMVP Options B or C would therefore be appropriate. However, the consultant only made spot measurements with a power clamp meter to evaluate energy savings from VSD installation Ref.: 5725 44 Commercial & Industrial C...
AI summary The evaluation of the Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction Program found that the consultant's method of assessing energy savings using IPMVP Option A was not appropriate. Spot measurements with a power clamp meter were used instead of more accurate methods like IPMVP Options B or C. An on-site visit was conducted to verify installations and collect equipment data.
onfirmed that these three chillers were not used for purposes (such as space cooling) other than the manufacturing process. This project was therefore considered to be a process refrigeration project. For project impact evaluation, Econole...
AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of a refrigeration project involving chillers used in a manufacturing process. It outlines the steps taken to assess the project's impact, including on-site verification of equipment installation and efficiency calculations based on manufacturer testing and consultant input.
oreover, the Evaluator defined the chiller operation schedules with the customer, which helped estimate the operation hours as well as the diversity factors to be used for energy savings calculations. Finally, the Evaluator established tha...
AI summary The Evaluator established that the chiller operation schedules had no significant impact on heating or cooling loads. Additionally, a 2011 retrofit project replaced inefficient UPS systems, with ENSC confirming installation and assuming energy savings were realized, though more detailed M&V was planned for later.
f criteria with which the CINC project was compliant. Through this preliminary assessment, the Evaluator also outlined a short list of key queries to be confirmed on site with the program participant. The second step was the on-site visits...
AI summary The CINC program impact assessment involved a preliminary assessment, on-site visits to verify compliance with CPG requirements, and analysis of documents to evaluate project compliance. The Evaluator confirmed technical specifications and collected additional documentation from ENSC and participants.
l the received documents and evaluating the actual compliance of the projects with CPG requirements. The Evaluator also collected any new documentation from either ENSC or sample program participants. For calculating the verified project i...
AI summary The evaluation of the Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction Program found that participants had low understanding of CPG compliance requirements. Due to missing documentation and uncertainties, the evaluator decided not to adjust the energy savings calculated by ENSC for 2011 and provided recommendations for improvement.
2011, Econoler therefore elected to take the energy savings calculated by ENSC without adjustment. Econoler also developed several recommendations for improving next year’s program impact evaluation. 5.2.7 Adjusted Gross Savings The 2011 g...
AI summary Econoler used energy savings data from ENSC without adjustment and recommended improvements for next year's program impact evaluation. Adjustments to gross energy and demand savings were made in 2011 based on comparisons between sample project savings and tracking sheet data, divided into three categories by measure types.
ngs and what was presented in the tracking sheet. To improve the adjustment precision, it was decided to divide the savings adjustment calculation into three categories depending on the measure types:
AI summary The text discusses improving the precision of savings adjustment calculations by dividing them into three categories based on measure types, as presented in the tracking sheet.
Adjustments to “Lighting Retrofit Only” projects: Due to its predominance in the 2011 population of C&IC projects9, the “Lighting Retrofit Only” project type has its own adjustment factors for the energy and demand savings. These factors w...
AI summary The document discusses adjustments to energy and demand savings for different project types under the C&IC and CINC programs. Lighting Retrofit Only projects have specific adjustment factors based on on-site visits, while other C&IC projects use average factors. CINC projects face challenges in verifying demand savings due to data limitations and simulation issues.
unt the side effects on space heating and cooling systems as well as the diversity factor. There is no need for additional calculations with regard to those two aspects of project impact calculations. The next table shows the adjustment fa...
AI summary The document discusses adjustment factors used in energy and demand savings calculations for different project types under the C&IC and CINC programs. It provides estimates of gross energy and peak demand savings for 2011 at both the meter and generator levels, noting that no demand savings were calculated for the CINC program.
All C&IC Projects “Lighting Retrofit CINC Projects other than Total for all C&IC Project Category Only” C&IC (NCCP and “Lighting Retrofit Projects Projects NCWB paths) Only” Number of Projects 92 67 159 9 Program Tracking Sheets Total Trac...
AI summary The document provides a summary of C&IC projects, including the number of projects, energy and demand savings, and adjustments. It includes data on tracked energy savings, line loss factors, and gross energy savings at the meter and generator levels.
and Savings 12% -9% N/A N/A Total Gross Peak Demand 2.263 1.526 3.790 0 Savings – at the Meter (MW) Average Line Loss Factor 1.067 1.069 1.068 N/A Total Gross Peak Demand 2.416 1.631 4.047 0 Savings – at the Generator (MW) Notes: The line...
AI summary The text provides data on energy savings and demand reductions under the C&IC program, highlighting the need for future adjustments to improve calculation methodologies. It includes notes on line loss factors, demand savings, and interactive effects of energy efficiency measures.
n though the methodology used to calculate the gross savings under the C&IC program is efficient, a number of adjustments could be made in the future to improve it. The Evaluator recommends that ENSC: > Clearly define the M&V requirements...
AI summary The Evaluator suggests that the C&IC program should improve its methodology for calculating gross savings by clearly defining M&V requirements before signing the PDA. It also recommends that M&V plans be compliant with IPMVP Chapter 5 and that ENSC continue developing standardized M&V plan templates.
e templates should significantly help program participants develop their own M&V plan and it is a first step toward standardizing the M&V activities performed under the C&IC program. > Envisage performing third-party M&V for C&IC projects...
AI summary The text discusses the importance of third-party monitoring and verification (M&V) for the C&IC program to ensure compliance with the IPMVP and accuracy of energy savings. It suggests that projects with significant energy savings or those where the implementation firm conducts M&V should undergo third-party verification to mitigate risks.
matically require third-party M&V from those for which it would be optional. The Evaluator believes that third-party M&V could be done either by ENSC or by an independent consultant. > Build the capacity of ENSC on M&V and IPMVP requiremen...
AI summary The Evaluator notes that third-party M&V is not consistently applied in ENSC projects, with many projects lacking proper M&V plans and reports that comply with IPMVP standards. Discrepancies in measurement methods, such as using spot measurements instead of run-time measurements, have led to inaccuracies in savings calculations.
VP.10 For the lighting retrofit 10 In the IPMVP, the “key parameter” is the parameter whose performance defines the energy savings due to the implementation of the energy conservation measure. Ref.: 5725 51 Commercial & Industrial Custom a...
AI summary The document discusses the importance of measuring pre- and post-retrofit wattage of lighting fixtures as the key parameter for energy savings under the Commercial & Industrial Custom and New Construction Program. It recommends training on M&V and the IPMVP for program staff.
ions for Future CINC Project Impact Calculations For future years, the Evaluator recommends the following with regard to gross impact calculations of new construction projects under the CINC program: > Conduct a separate complete evaluatio...
AI summary The Evaluator recommends conducting a separate evaluation for the CINC program and defining energy savings indices based on factors such as building characteristics, climate zones, and market sectors to improve the accuracy of impact calculations for new construction projects.
ensure that these cross effects are not overestimated, which would explain why the CPG-compliant warehouse building consumes more than the typical MNECB-compliant warehouse building. > Add a limited amount of peak demand savings in project...
AI summary The document discusses the need to adjust the CPG baseline to reflect current construction practices and the importance of accurately estimating demand savings for CINC projects. It highlights that the current baseline uses the 1997 MNECB, which may not represent current standards, and suggests using diversity factors to improve demand savings calculations.
ts, which were initially forecast to represent a small percentage of CINC program savings. In reality, the two NCWB projects of 2011 accounted for more than 40 percent of total program energy savings. For the C&IC program, the evaluated ne...
AI summary The CINC program's energy savings were higher than initially forecast, with two NCWB projects contributing over 40% of total savings. The C&IC program's net demand savings were higher than those tracked by ENSC, partly due to an increase in the NTGR and adjustments to diversity factors by Econoler.
into two categories depending on which program component they target (C&IC or CINC): RECOMMENDATIONS PERTAINING TO THE C&IC PROGRAM Sections Recommendations
AI summary The text categorizes recommendations into two program components: C&IC and CINC, with a focus on the C&IC program and its associated sections and recommendations.
Program 1. Add more information on M&V aspects: In the M&V section of the program Manual manual (Section 5.7), there should be additional information describing who pays Content for M&V activities, who selects the Option (A, B or C) of the...
AI summary The text outlines three recommendations for improving the program manual: adding details on M&V activities, explaining the 'Custom Client Response Process' form, and clarifying the use of terms like 'preliminary energy audit' and 'scoping study'. These changes aim to increase clarity and consistency for participants.
Section of 15. Supplement the ENSC website with information taken from Appendix H of ENSC Website the C&IC program manual: Appendix H of the program manual, intended to facilitate staff training, is a very good initiative in case there are...
AI summary The text discusses suggestions for improving the ENSC website and program awareness, including using Appendix H for staff training and FAQs, changing section titles to avoid confusion, and enhancing marketing to increase participation by emphasizing financial benefits.
Impact 20. Clearly define the M&V requirements before signing the PDA: The Evaluation Evaluator noted that most of the projects do not have a dedicated M&V plan even though M&V was considered as complete and approved. The Evaluator recomme...
AI summary The document emphasizes the need for clearly defined M&V requirements in the PDA and recommends the development of M&V plans early in the project process. It also suggests that ENSC consider third-party M&V for projects where the implementation firm is already conducting M&V, to ensure compliance with IPMVP standards.
Impact 22. Build the capacity of ENSC on M&V and IPMVP requirements: As per the Evaluation program manual, all C&IC projects must have an M&V plan compliant with the IPMVP (Section 5.7 of the program manual). This would also mean that all...
AI summary The evaluation highlights a lack of compliance with M&V and IPMVP requirements in C&IC projects, noting missing M&V plans and improper measurement methods. The Evaluator recommends training for ENSC staff on M&V and IPMVP to improve accuracy and adherence to standards.
Program 1. Define the expression “artificially-low baseline”: In Section 3.2 of the Manual Feasibility Guide (Appendix B), the expression “artificially-low baseline” is written Content in a yellow textbox. It would be preferable to define...
AI summary The text outlines several recommendations for improving the clarity and standardization of the NCWB program manual. These include defining key terms, creating standard forms for feasibility studies, documenting parameters for program objectives, and standardizing terminology for consistency.
ENSC should also consider using the same acronyms for defining the project path as those used in the program manuals, i.e., NCCP and NCWB instead of CP and EM. – “Status” column: As per its name, this field aims to identify the project pro...
AI summary The text discusses recommendations for improving data tracking and standardization in ENSC programs, including the use of consistent acronyms, defining project status options, standardizing the 'Finish Month' field, and adding a peak demand savings column to the tracking sheet for NCWB projects.
Program 17. Consider adding a commissioning component to the program: The Design and Evaluator believes that ENSC should consider promoting building Implementation commissioning in the program since it has been proven that an effective com...
AI summary The document suggests adding a commissioning component to the ENSC program, revising the description of the CPG, offering commissioning and calibrating modeling tools, and conducting a separate evaluation for the CINC program to improve performance and accuracy of savings predictions.
compliant warehouse building consumes more than the typical MNECB-compliant warehouse building. 23. Add a limited amount of peak demand savings in project impact calculations: For 2011, ENSC did not calculate electricity demand savings for...
AI summary The evaluation report discusses the need for ENSC to account for peak demand savings in the CINC program, noting that demand savings were estimated but not included in the 2011 calculations. It also recommends using a diversity factor based on building operation schedules to improve future impact calculations.
2011 Evaluation Report APPENDIX IV – INTERVIEW GUIDE WITH PROGRAM MANAGER Process Evaluation Program Name: Custom New Construction Telephone Interview with the Program Manager Date: List of questions (Q) and comments (C) discussed Source:...
AI summary The document discusses the Custom New Construction Program, focusing on the Core Performance Guide and its baseline standards. Questions raised include whether the Core Performance Guide is a program or a tool, the use of MNECB 97 as a baseline, and the concept of an artificial low baseline in the program's design.
e design of the program to increase demand savings? Q: Are the “Sales Leads” part of ENSC team? C&I –R2 What is the status of this recommendation? C&I –R3 What is the status of this recommendation? C&I – R6 What is the status of this recom...
AI summary The document includes questions about the design of a program to increase demand savings, the role of 'Sales Leads' in ENSC, the status of various recommendations, and the methodology for measuring free ridership. It also raises concerns about the clarity of incentive levels and the tracking of Sales Leads activities.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Report FR3. As part of its Custom Program, Efficiency Nova Scotia offers financial incentives and on-bill financing to help the implementation of energy-saving projects. If your company or...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia's Custom Program provides financial incentives and on-bill financing for energy-saving projects. Respondents are asked whether they would have paid for these projects without the program and to rate the importance of the program's incentives in their decision to implement energy efficiency measures.
BILL FINANCING’ IS: Efficiency Nova Scotia’s Custom program offers on-the-bill financing of eligible costs for qualified Custom program customers seeking such financing. b. The recommendations and technical assistance provided by the progr...
AI summary The text discusses the 'Custom program' offered by Efficiency Nova Scotia, which provides on-the-bill financing for energy efficiency measures. It also includes a question about whether any recommended energy efficiency measures from a feasibility study were not implemented.
day Schedule 2 Time of use (specified Hours per above) day Schedule 3 Time of use (specified Hours per above) day ENSC_C&IC_On‐Site Visits Protocol 111024.xlsx 2012‐02‐15 1 of 4 C&I Custom Retrofit Program Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporatio...
AI summary This document outlines the on-site visit protocol for the C&I Custom Retrofit Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. It includes sections for describing building heating and cooling systems, as well as verified energy and demand savings from monitoring and verification (M&V).
systems; > efficient halogen MR16, PAR30 and PAR38 lamps; > exterior lighting upgrades such as high-pressure sodium and metal halides; and > lighting controls such as occupancy sensors. Participating businesses pay as little as 20 percent...
AI summary The document outlines the SBES program's modifications in 2011, including allowing delivery agents to choose vendors, adding occupancy sensors, and improving recycling services. Participating businesses pay up to 20% of installation costs, with ENSC covering the remainder. Delivery agents play a key role in program success.
Scotia Power (NSPI) bill for up to a 24-month period at 0 percent interest. If participants do not use financing from NSPI, they pay their portion of the project cost before any materials are shipped. For the purposes of this program, “sma...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power offers a financing program for small businesses, allowing them to defer project costs for up to 24 months at 0% interest. The program defines small businesses based on electricity usage and expanded province-wide in 2010. Delivery agents manage the program, with changes made to allow them to select vendors for better prices and services.
4.27 MW in 2011. The SBES program generated net electricity savings of 11.21 GWh in 2010, 4.70 GWh in 2009 and 1.52 GWh in 2008. Eligible Measures The promoted measures in 2011 were the following: > A variety of CFLs including hard glass,...
AI summary The Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program in 2011 promoted various energy-efficient lighting measures, including CFLs, LEDs, and lighting controls, and achieved electricity savings of 11.21 GWh in 2010. The document outlines the program's logic model and evaluation methodology.
he “Rise” project. The line loss factors were provided by Nova Scotia Power for each rate code. The total revised savings obtained for each category of measures implemented are presented in Table 20. The total gross energy savings for the...
AI summary The document discusses the 'Rise' project and provides line loss factors for each rate code, as well as the total revised savings from the SBES program, including gross energy and demand savings at both the meter and generator levels.
- -7.7% 4 ADS ASSOCIÉS, “Évaluations des effets énergétiques combinés des mesures d’économies d’énergie – résidence unifamiliale,” report presented to Hydro-Québec, 1992. Ref.: 5725 32 Small Business Energy Solutions Program Efficiency Nov...
AI summary The document discusses the methodology for calculating energy savings from lighting products installed in refrigeration units, using an approach similar to that used in the Business Energy Rebates (BER) program. It mentions an interactive effects factor of +40 percent for such installations and references a table presenting gross savings including these effects.
4. 2 to less than 3 years later? 5. 3 to less than 4 years later? 6. 4 or more years later? 7. (Never) 98. (Don’t Know) 99. (Refused) FR3. Efficiency Nova Scotia paid up to 80% of the $[TOTAL PROJECT COST] total project cost. If your compa...
AI summary The text presents survey questions related to the impact of Efficiency Nova Scotia's incentives on project decisions and the importance of various factors in implementing energy-efficient lighting products. The survey includes response scales and is part of an evaluation report for the Small Business Energy Solutions Program.
2011 Evaluation Report Factor (READ AND RANDOMIZE) Responses a. Efficiency Nova Scotia _ Response _98 Don’t Know _99 Refused Financial Assistance b. Information received during the initial contact by the program _ Response _98 Don’t Know _...
AI summary This 2011 evaluation report examines the Small Business Energy Solutions Program and Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation, focusing on factors such as financial assistance, information provided during initial contact, and corporate policies related to energy efficiency. The report includes survey responses and references a SPILLOVER series.
installing or replacing energy-using products for your business in the future? [98 = Don’t know/Don’t recall, 99 = Refused] BARRIERS TO ACTION & RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS [B series] B1. Does your company or organization own or lease...
AI summary The text outlines a series of survey questions related to barriers faced by businesses in implementing energy efficiency measures through the Small Business Energy Solutions Program. It includes questions about property ownership, permission requirements, and the identification of the most significant barrier.
When were the lamps removed or when did they burn? Is the facility manager planning to have them replaced? If, not why? Are they OK with the reduced light level? Hours of use per year (From database) Ref.: 5725 87 Small Business Energy Sol...
AI summary The text contains questions and data collection items related to the evaluation of the Small Business Energy Solutions Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation in 2011. It includes inquiries about lighting usage, equipment hours, and fixture status, as well as data fields for lighting and cooling/heating systems.
ew Page Port Hawkesbury paper mill in Nova Scotia. The M&V report produced by EPS is titled “Detailed Review of Completed Energy Efficiency Projects at New Page, Port Hawkesbury,” October 17, 2011. 1 M&V REPORT REVISION AND ANALYSIS Two re...
AI summary The document discusses the M&V report prepared by EPS for the New Page Port Hawkesbury paper mill, which evaluated energy efficiency projects. Two reports were reviewed, with the second one, completed in 2011, following the SEP protocol based on IPMVP standards. The report used a top-down approach as the primary method for calculating savings, with a bottom-up analysis as a sanity check.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation 2011 Evaluation Review 2 FOLLOW UP INVESTIGATION Upon reviewing the report, a series of questions on elements not covered specifically in the report and that could have affected the energy usage of the pl...
AI summary An evaluation review of Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation's 2011 report identified discrepancies in energy usage calculations. A follow-up investigation involved interviews with EPS experts and New Page Industry's Mr. Mark Frith to understand why the top-down approach results were 26% higher than expected bottom-up savings. The examination focused on feedstock and finished product characteristics that may have influenced energy usage.
order to improve the finished product brightness. The fresnel analysis led by EPS was performed specifically to check this parameter but found that it was non-significant in relation to energy usage. The interview conducted confirmed that...
AI summary The fresnel analysis conducted by EPS found that product type and sulfur content had no significant impact on energy usage. The Evaluator concluded that product type likely did not affect the top-down energy savings calculation. Other factors, such as larger TMP production compared to paper output, may explain the higher-than-expected energy savings.
sed in the report. However, further discussions with EPS experts and plant representatives lead to the conclusion that these factors likely had only a small influence on the energy usage of the plant. The difference between the top-down ap...
AI summary The report discusses the evaluation of energy savings at a plant, comparing top-down and bottom-up approaches. The top-down method estimates annual energy savings of 154 GWh and demand savings of 17.8 MW, which are deemed a fair representation of the energy efficiency projects. The difference between the two approaches is attributed to factors like the optimization of the most efficient line and increased internal TMP pulp production.
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Table 6: NTGRs Estimated for 2012 Program NTGR Appliance Retirement (ARet) 0.84 Regular CFLs 0.70 Instant Savings LED Lamps 0.87 Clothes Washers 0.70 Home Energy Assessment (HEA) 0.70 Fuel Substitution 0.69 Low Income Homeowner Service (LI...
AI summary Table 6 presents estimated Net-to-Gross Ratios (NTGRs) for various energy efficiency programs in 2012, including Appliance Retirement, Instant Savings, Home Energy Assessment, and others. The table indicates varying NTGRs across different programs and subcategories, with some programs achieving a 1.00 NTGR, suggesting full program effectiveness.
The achievement of such savings for 2012 was mainly attributable to the increased internal and external capacity, as well as strengthened marketing efforts. Notably, in 2012, ENSC managed to launch new programs following successful pilots....
AI summary In 2012, ENSC achieved increased energy efficiency savings due to expanded program offerings, improved marketing, and the introduction of new federal C&S regulations. The Evaluator noted significant improvements to the program portfolio since 2011, including new tools for performance management and increased participant satisfaction.
2.3 INDIVIDUAL IMPACT EVALUATION RESULTS Table 9 illustrates the evaluated savings, the net savings targets revised in March 2012 and the savings tracked internally by ENSC for each program offered by ENSC in 2012. Specific observations re...
AI summary Table 9 presents evaluated savings, revised net savings targets from March 2012, and internally tracked savings by ENSC for each program offered in 2012. Additional observations on specific programs and initiatives are discussed.
Table 9: 2012 Evaluated Results, Targets and Tracked Savings for Each Program (Energy and Demand Savings at the Generator) Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Evaluated EN ISC Evaluated EN ISC DSM PROGRAM Initial Gross Savings Install...
AI summary Table 9 presents evaluated results, targets, and tracked savings for various energy and demand-saving programs in 2012. It includes metrics such as energy savings (in GWh), demand savings (in MW), and net-to-gross ratios (NTGR) for programs like Appliance Retirement (ARET), Instant Savings, and Residential Direct Install (RDI). The data highlights discrepancies between targets and actual savings, particularly for programs like LHLE and Residential Solar.
Table 13: General Recommendations on Evaluation Plan No. Recommendations OV-R7. Adapt the evaluation plan template to meet program needs: In the program base case, some programs, such as Fuel Substitution, have many measures to describe, f...
AI summary The evaluation plan template should be adapted to meet the specific needs of different programs, particularly for programs like Fuel Substitution and Custom Retrofit, where the base case may not be appropriate. Additionally, the base case content should be updated regularly to ensure accuracy, using variables such as hours of operation and installation rates.
Table 15: Recommendations for Appliance Retirement No. Recommendations ARet-R2. Explore the possibility of lowering the rebate: Participants' survey responses revealed that the money incentive is the third factor influencing the decision t...
AI summary The table recommends exploring the possibility of lowering rebate amounts in the appliance retirement program, based on survey responses indicating that financial incentives are a secondary factor compared to removal and recycling services. Econoler suggests further investigation into the impact of reducing rebate amounts on appliance retirement.
Table 18: Recommendations for Fuel Substitution No. Recommendations Fuel-R2. Consider reintroducing a rebate on high quality, high efficiency ductless mini split heat pumps: According to distributors, there is a need for ENSC to once again...
AI summary The document recommends reintroducing rebates for high-efficiency ductless mini-split heat pumps, emphasizing the need for ENSC to ensure only heat pumps meeting specific efficiency standards, such as Tier 2 ENERGY STAR ratings, are eligible for rebates to improve the quality of products in the residential market.
Table 24: Recommendations for Business Energy Rebates No. Recommendations BER-R3. Define different full load hours values according to building characteristics: Currently, for HVAC measures, ENSC uses two typical full load hours values to...
AI summary The document recommends defining different full load hours values based on building characteristics to improve the accuracy of energy savings estimates for HVAC measures. Current methods use generalized values, but on-site visits revealed inconsistencies and inaccuracies in data entry. A reference table is suggested to account for factors such as building type and temperature set points.
Table 25: Recommendations for Custom Retrofit No. Recommendations Custom-R4. Promote more active and extensive use of the M&V procedures: Standard Custom Retrofit projects must have an M&V plan compliant with the IPMVP (Section 6.7 of the...
AI summary The document recommends promoting the use of M&V procedures in custom retrofit projects, emphasizing compliance with IPMVP standards. It highlights the lack of satisfactory M&V plans in most evaluated projects and suggests that M&V should be prioritized for large projects and those involving industrial equipment. Early definition of M&V procedures during project planning is also recommended to ensure accurate baseline data collection.
Table 27: Recommendations for Business Energy Solutions No. Recommendations BES-R1. Improve the tracking sheet to allow for a better validation of savings: Both SBES and CDI tracking sheets show some improvements on last year's version. In...
AI summary The table outlines recommendations for improving the tracking sheet used in the Business Energy Solutions program. Key improvements include detailed tracking of lighting products, automatic savings calculations, and collecting specific data on insulation and heating sources to enhance validation and accuracy.
Programs Bibliographic References Business Energy Rebates (BER) Ontario Power Authority (OPA), "2011 Quasi-Prescriptive Measures and Assumptions," Release Version 1, December 2010. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, "Technical Referen...
AI summary The document lists various programs and their associated bibliographic references, including Business Energy Rebates (BER), Custom Retrofit, Custom New Construction (NC), and Business Energy Solutions (BES), along with citations from organizations such as the Ontario Power Authority and Hydro-Québec.
PROGRAM COMPONENT OVERVIEW ARet began as a pilot in 2010 in the Halifax and Cape Breton Regional Municipalities. It was designed to encourage the retirement of old household appliances, such as refrigerators, freezers and room air conditio...
AI summary The Appliance Retirement (ARet) program, initiated in 2010, encourages Nova Scotians to retire old appliances by offering incentives and free pickup services. The program expanded to all of Nova Scotia in 2011 and later changed in 2012, including the exclusion of dehumidifiers and the reorganization of delivery agents. The program aimed to achieve net electricity savings of 5.4 GWh and demand savings of 0.8 MW in 2012.
3.4.1 Perception Related to Program Changes A total of three people from the two organizations (DAs) involved in the program delivery were interviewed for the evaluation of ARet. The program partners were asked about their general satisfac...
AI summary The evaluation of the Appliance Retirement (ARET) program found high overall satisfaction among partners, though challenges included retailer participation, municipality awareness, and issues with service during appliance removal, including damages and missed pick-ups. Staff training was suggested as an area for improvement.
4.1 OBJECTIVE AND APPROACH OF THE IMPACT EVALUATION The impact evaluation is aimed at determining the gross and net savings of the program for 2012. Both energy and demand savings were considered in this evaluation. To do so, Econoler revi...
AI summary The impact evaluation aims to determine the gross and net savings of the program for 2012, considering both energy and demand savings. Econoler reviewed parameters such as unitary savings values, demand-to-energy ratio, interactive effects, free-ridership, and internal spillover, using metering data, literature reviews, and participant surveys.
4.2 GROSS SAVINGS For the 2011 evaluation of ARet, Econoler established average unitary savings values for each type of appliance. For refrigerators and freezers, the unitary savings values were based on the energy consumption data obtaine...
AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of energy savings from appliance retirements, specifically refrigerators, freezers, and room air conditioners. In 2011, Econoler used metering data to calculate unitary savings values, but for room air conditioners, data were inconclusive due to non-representative conditions. In 2012, ENSC attempted new metering but encountered issues, leading to reliance on previous data and participant surveys for revised savings values.
Partial Use Factors For secondary refrigerators, Econoler established partial use factors to account for the fact that not all refrigerators are plugged in year-round. Secondary refrigerators are likely to be unplugged for a portion of the...
AI summary Econoler established partial use factors for secondary refrigerators to account for their intermittent use throughout the year, adjusting energy savings calculations. These factors were derived from participant survey data, which identified four plug-in patterns. Primary refrigerators, being used all year, were assumed to have a 100% partial use factor.
Table 3: List of Discounts per Product STAR® Regular CFLs $3 on ENERGY Between $5–$7 on Power Bars with Integrated Timers (multipacks of 2 or more) ($7 in the spring and $5 in the fall) $4 on ENERGY STAR® Specialty CFLs (single or double p...
AI summary Table 3 outlines discounts for various energy-efficient products in 2012, including CFLs, LED lamps, and programmable thermostats. Many products had similar discounts as in 2011, but some additions and increases were made, such as higher discounts on LED lamps and the inclusion of load sensing power bars.
Efficiency of the Instant Rebates Awarded at the Counter During the fall campaign, all retailers visited automatically awarded customers a rebate at the cash register when a qualifying product was purchased. Therefore, the rebate processin...
AI summary During the fall campaign, instant rebates were awarded at the counter when qualifying products were purchased, ensuring correct processing. This contrasts with the spring campaign, where in-store visits did not ensure proper rebate processing.
, eligible products and rebate amounts. This feedback from retailers confirmed what the DA had already noticed. Some retailers suggested communicating information progressively instead of all at once. Most retailers were satisfied with the...
AI summary Retailers provided feedback on the marketing and product selection of an energy efficiency program. They suggested improving communication strategies, increasing educational content, and enhancing customer engagement through events and mass media. Retailers also recommended expanding the list of eligible products and focusing more on LED products.
Replacement Ratio CFLs have been available on the market for a number of years now. At this point, it is likely that many CFLs purchased will be replacing other already installed CFLs. Such replacement has already been observed in many jur...
AI summary The document discusses the replacement ratio of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) in energy efficiency programs. It notes that 20% of CFLs purchased may replace other CFLs, reducing program savings. The replacement ratio of 0.80, measured in a previous survey, was used again this year due to inconclusive results from an intercept survey. Econoler recommends re-evaluating the ratio periodically using a socket study.
Tracked Savings LED lamps are also rebated under Instant Savings and distributed during in-store customer engagement events. For the LED lamps sold during the spring and fall campaigns, ENSC uses an annual unitary savings value of 41.7 kWh...
AI summary The document discusses the calculation of unitary savings value for LED lamps distributed through the Instant Savings program. It uses data from 2011, comparing the wattage of LED lamps with standard lamps and estimating daily usage hours to arrive at a savings value of 41.7 kWh per year.
Revised Savings Econoler reviewed these two parameters by analyzing the top ten refrigerators sold through the program. Their sales covered together 73 percent of all the refrigerators sold through the spring and fall campaigns in 2012. Fo...
AI summary Econoler analyzed the energy consumption of refrigerators sold through a program in 2012, updating the standard annual energy consumption based on EnerGuide labels and calculating the unitary savings for CEE Tier 3 refrigerators as 172 kWh per year.
Table 29: Evaluation Results – Gross Energy and Demand Savings by Product – Lighting Products Category of Product Regular CFL Specialty CFL LED Lamp LED Recessed Downlight Fixture Dimmer Switch Indoor Motion Sensor Dimmer Switch with Motio...
AI summary Table 29 presents the evaluation results of gross energy and demand savings by lighting product category, including the number of units sold, replacement ratios, unitary savings values, and total energy and demand savings at both the meter and generator levels across various campaigns and product types.
Table 31: Interactive Effects Calculation for Lighting Products Parameters % of Residences Interactive Effects 24 Electric heating with air conditioning 33% × 18% = 5.9% -54.4% Electric heating without air conditioning 33% × 82% = 27.1% -5...
AI summary Table 31 calculates the interactive effects of lighting products based on heating and air conditioning usage, showing varying impacts across different residence categories. The weighted interactive effects factor is -18.5%, with adjustments made for outdoor use of CFLs and LED lamps.
4.4.2 Spillover Instant Savings discounts are offered during two distinct periods: in the spring and in the fall. During and between these two periods, eligible product sales may occur due to program influence, even if participants are not...
AI summary The document discusses the spillover effects of the Instant Savings program, analyzing how it influences sales of energy-efficient products beyond the discount periods. Retailers attributed 29% of CFL sales, 20% of LED sales, and 48% of clothes washer sales to program influence, indicating broader market effects.
Table 36: Comparison of Tracked and Evaluated Savings at the Generator Initial Gross Savings Installed Gross Savings Installed Gross Savings with Interactive Effects NTGR Net Savings Energy Savings Tracked Savings from ENSC 19.009 GWh 16.3...
AI summary Table 36 compares tracked and evaluated energy and demand savings from ENSC. It shows discrepancies between initial gross savings and net savings, with evaluation results indicating higher savings than tracked results. The NTGR values also differ between the two methods, highlighting variations in efficiency measurements.
CONCLUSION The 2012 evaluation of Instant Savings demonstrated that the program works well overall and constitutes the right approach in a market transformation and resource acquisition perspective. Additions were made to the program to he...
AI summary The 2012 evaluation of the Instant Savings program found that it works well overall and was improved with increased discounts, more eligible products, and better marketing. ENSC implemented key recommendations from the 2011 evaluation, including new tools for program management. Retailers reported high satisfaction but noted challenges in involving store staff and expanding eligible product categories, especially for refrigerators. The program achieved energy savings of 10.767 GWh and demand savings of 1.895 MW in 2012.
Executive Summary 3. Focus on LED products going forward with the program\ : Some retailers recommended upgrading the lighting offer under Instant Savings. Indeed, they believe that LED lamps are the future, and that the demand for regular...
AI summary The Executive Summary discusses the shift from CFLs to LED products in the Instant Savings program and the need to adjust appliance offers to focus on more available and energy-efficient models. Recommendations include phasing out regular CFLs and incorporating smaller, more efficient CEE Tier 2 refrigerators and higher-efficiency clothes washers.
CORPORATE RETAILER INTERVIEW GUIDE EFFICIENCY NOVA SCOTIA INSTANT SAVINGS PROGRAM October 23, 2012 Hello, may I please speak with_______________? 1. Yes [GO TO INTRODUCTION] 2. No [SAY "Perhaps you can help me anyway." GO TO INTRODUCTION]...
AI summary This document is an interview guide for corporate retailers participating in the Efficiency Nova Scotia Instant Savings Program. It outlines the purpose of the interview, which is to evaluate the program's implementation and participation by retailers. The program includes rebates for energy-efficient products such as LED bulbs, thermostats, and refrigerators.
SECTION L – ENERGY STAR LED BULBS L1. I now have a few questions about your sales of ENERGY STAR LED bulbs. By ENERGY STAR LED bulbs, we refer to ENERGY STAR LED screw-in bulbs and ENERGY STAR LED recessed downlights rebated through the pr...
AI summary The section asks about the sales volume of ENERGY STAR LED bulbs during the spring and fall 2012 campaigns and overall for 2012. It also inquires about expected sales trends and the percentage of sales attributed to the two campaigns.
RECOMMENDATIONS Econoler finds that HEA is a good EE initiative that includes all the necessary ingredients to implement measures tailored specifically to the conditions of each house. The program includes good practices and reached a sati...
AI summary Econoler recommends strengthening communication between ENSC and Delivery Agents (DAs), providing technical support for HOT2000 software, and implementing a continuous HOT2000 simulation review process to improve the Home Energy Assessment (HEA) program's effectiveness and quality.
essible and to ensure that the information it contains is up to date. The necessary data for calculating the estimated gross savings are included in the tracking sheet: - > Initial and Final EnerGuide Ratings data come from the HOT2000 sim...
AI summary The tracking sheet includes data for calculating energy savings, such as EnerGuide ratings and heating system types. The 2011 evaluation report's savings per EnerGuide point is used for calculations. The Evaluator suggests future adjustments to improve consistency and facilitate program evaluation.
3.6.1 Perceptions Related to Program Changes A total of five DAs and two EAs were interviewed for the evaluation of HEA. The program partners were questioned about the recent changes made to the program and their impact on their work. Opin...
AI summary The evaluation of the Heat Energy Assistance (HEA) program reveals mixed satisfaction among partners, with dissatisfaction linked to frequent changes, lack of financial commitment, and unclear messaging. Key concerns include rebate amounts, the 12-month timeline, and the removal of incentives for heating equipment, which has decreased program activities. Improved communication between ENSC and DAs is recommended.
3.6.4 Opinion on Marketing Strategy Concerning the marketing and outreach activities, the majority of the program partners stated that even though it took a long time before the marketing strategy was put in place, they were happy with the...
AI summary Program partners expressed satisfaction with the marketing strategy, suggesting continued aggressive outreach through media and merchant promotions. They recommended focusing on renovators and contractors, increasing incentives, and offering more education through workshops to boost participation and support the growth of the energy efficiency industry.
3.7.7 Recommendations for Improvements In terms of recommendations for improvements, almost one half of participants were unable to offer any suggestions (49%), indicating that, in general, there are few issues with this program. That said...
AI summary The majority of participants in the program did not provide recommendations for improvement, with only a small percentage suggesting enhancements such as more information, increased rebates, extended timelines, more eligible products, and better advertising.
Table 19: Recommendations for Improvements Suggestions 2011 2012 Sample Size 70 80 Offer more information on the products/measures recommended 14% 11% Increase rebates/give bigger rebates 7% 11% Increase the period given to complete the im...
AI summary Table 19 presents recommendations for improving energy efficiency programs, with a focus on increasing rebate sizes, expanding eligible products, enhancing communication, and advertising. The data shows a trend of increasing suggestions from 2011 to 2012, with the most notable increase in advertising the program and offering more information on products.
Four in ten participants (40%) indicated they would like more information when they receive the rebate or incentive cheque, while six in ten participants (60%) did not express the need for more information. When asked about the type of inf...
AI summary The survey found that 40% of participants wanted more information with their rebate or incentive cheques, with 50% of those wanting details on rebate measures and calculations, and 17% each interested in energy savings tips and other program information.
4.2.3 Demand Savings The demand savings of HEA are calculated using two different considerations. Firstly, Econoler calculated the demand savings for the program using a demand-to-energy ratio of 0.308 MW/GWh. This ratio was obtained from...
AI summary The demand savings for the Heat Energy Assistance (HEA) program are calculated using a demand-to-energy ratio of 0.308 MW/GWh, confirmed by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC). Additionally, demand savings from electric thermal storage (ETS) units under the Energy Efficiency Home Retrofit Program (EEH) are estimated, with specific values for ETS forced air furnaces and ETS room units. These values were derived from HOT2000 simulations and a diversity factor of 80%.
This Appendix presents all recommendations made by the Evaluator throughout the report as well as the sections where the recommendations originated. Sections Recommendations Executive Summary 1. Strengthen the relationship with the DAs: Th...
AI summary The appendix highlights the need for improved communication between ENSC and the DAs, including notifying them of program modifications and consulting them on potential measures. The Evaluator supports open communication and cooperation, noting that ENSC's 2013 Trade Allies Internet portal is a positive step in this direction.
Recommendations for Program Improvements [R Series] - R1. Do you have any recommendations for improving the [Home Energy Assessment service/EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program]? Probe: Anything else? [DO NOT READ. ACCEPT MULTIPLE] - 1. (...
AI summary The document presents a list of recommendations for improving the Home Energy Assessment service and the EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program. Respondents are asked to provide feedback on various aspects such as increasing rebate amounts, improving communication, and advertising the program more effectively.
PROGRAM COMPONENT OVERVIEW Fuel Substitution began in April 2011 and ran as a pilot until the end of that year. January 2012 saw the completion of the pilot phase and the launch of Fuel Substitution by ENSC. Fuel Substitution encourages ho...
AI summary Fuel Substitution, initiated in 2011 by ENSC, encourages homeowners to reduce electricity use for heating and domestic hot water by replacing electric systems with alternative sources. Eligible incentives include wood and pellet stoves, natural gas systems, and heat pumps. The program aimed for 2.7 GWh electricity savings and 1.2 MW demand savings in 2012.
1 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION Fuel Substitution began in April 2011 and ran as a pilot until the end of the year 2011. Starting in January 2012, the pilot phase was completed, and Fuel Substitution was launched by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporat...
AI summary Fuel Substitution, launched by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) in 2012, encourages homeowners to reduce electricity use for heating and domestic hot water by replacing electric systems with alternative sources. The program offers rebates and financing options, with goals of achieving 2.7 GWh electricity savings and 1.2 MW demand savings in 2012.
3.4.6 Participant Recommendations for Improvements Respondents were asked if they had any recommendations for improving the program. Just over one in 10 would like to see the rebate amount increased (13%), while approximately one in 10 wou...
AI summary Respondents were asked for recommendations to improve the program. 13% suggested increasing rebate amounts, 9% wanted better communication, 8% desired improved advertising, and 7% suggested simplifying application processes. 52% of respondents did not provide recommendations for improvement.
Table 19: Recommendations to Improve Program Recommendations to Improve program 2011 2012 Sample Size 28 75 Increase rebate amount 7% 13% Improve communication 7% 9% Advertise the program more or in a better way 18% 8% Simplify program app...
AI summary Table 19 outlines recommendations to improve a program, showing responses from 2011 and 2012. Key findings include a desire to increase rebate amounts, improve communication, and advertise the program more effectively. A small number of respondents suggested offering natural gas and solar power equipment for rebates.
Review of the Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Incentive under ENSC's Portfolio Up until 2012, ductless mini-split heat pumps were eligible for a financial rebate through ENSC's EnerGuide for Existing Houses. As of April 1, 2012, ENSC incenti...
AI summary This document reviews the discontinuation of ductless mini-split heat pump incentives by ENSC in 2012 due to high free-ridership. A market study and analysis were conducted, including interviews and surveys, to evaluate the potential reintroduction of the incentive into ENSC's Fuel Substitution program.
4.3.2 Spillover For Fuel Substitution, internal spillover can occur when participants who installed a natural gas space or DHW heating system and, following or during their participation, were influenced by the program to also replace othe...
AI summary The text discusses internal spillover in a fuel substitution program, where participants influenced by the program purchased additional natural gas appliances beyond those eligible for rebates. One of six surveyed participants indicated such behavior, leading to energy savings of 20.41 MWh, representing 1% of total program savings.
M4. Even though the purchase and installation of mini-split heat pumps are not financed through Efficiency Nova Scotia's programs, their implementation is still recommended through some EnerGuide programs. Do you believe these recommendati...
AI summary The document contains a series of questions regarding the impact of Efficiency Nova Scotia's programs on the purchase and sales of mini-split heat pumps, including whether recommendations influence purchases, if there has been a sales decrease since 2012, and whether rebates should be reintroduced with efficiency criteria.
4.2 GROSS SAVINGS The tracking sheets provided by ENSC for 2012 contained a total of 811 participants. These participants were bundled with 1,839 participants from HEA to estimate an incremental energy savings per EnerGuide point (hereafte...
AI summary ENSC provided tracking sheets with 811 participants for 2012, which were combined with 1,839 HEA participants to estimate energy savings per EnerGuide point. Econoler adjusted prescriptive measure savings based on ENSC program findings and used parameters like incremental energy savings and demand-to-energy ratio to evaluate LIHS gross savings.
Electric Kettles For this product, ENSC uses a unitary savings value of 49 kWh per year, based on the Navigant study, for which the calculation details were not available. This value had also been used in previous evaluations of LIHS. As w...
AI summary ENSC uses a unitary savings value of 49 kWh per year for electric kettles, based on a Navigant study, which has been used in previous LIHS evaluations. Econoler did not find new data on energy savings for electric kettles and recommends maintaining the same value for this year's evaluation.
Refrigerator Replacements In 2012, ENSC promoted the replacement of old refrigerators with more efficient models through LIHS. For this appliance replacement measure, ENSC uses a unitary savings value of 817 kWh per year. This figure is ba...
AI summary In 2012, ENSC promoted replacing old refrigerators with more efficient models through the LIHS program. The unitary savings value of 817 kWh per year was calculated by subtracting the annual consumption of old refrigerators (1,104 kWh) from new ENERGY STAR® models (287 kWh). Econoler revised this value using data from the NRCan EnerGuide Appliance Directory and ARet, focusing on refrigerators older than 1990.
2012 Evaluation Report # ECONOLE R Product Category Fridge Replacement Freezer Replacement Fridge Retirement Freezer Retirement Faucet Aerator Low-Flow Showerhead Pipe Insulation Hot Water Tank Wrap Total Energy Savings Total Gross Energy...
AI summary The 2012 Evaluation Report presents energy savings data for various home upgrade programs, including fridge and freezer replacement, faucet aerators, and hot water tank wraps. The report details gross and net energy and demand savings at both the meter and generator levels, factoring in interactive effects and line loss.
RELEVANCE AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION COLLECTED BY THE ADVISOR The advisor made a complete list of all of the relevant retrofits that were performed /5 The advisor collected all of the relevant invoices and pictures to clearly identify...
AI summary The document evaluates the advisor's performance in collecting accurate information about home retrofits and communicating findings to the client. It highlights the advisor's thoroughness in documenting renovations, verifying data, conducting tests, and ensuring client understanding.
Table 38: Evaluation Results – Net Energy and Demand Savings Product Category Savings per EnerGuide Point DWHR Pipe Insulation Program mable Thermo stats 13-Watt CFLs Solar DHW ETS Forced Air Furnaces ETS Central Hydronic Systems ETS Room...
AI summary Table 38 presents the evaluation results of net energy and demand savings across various product categories, including Drain Water Heat Recovery (DWHR), Pipe Insulation, and Energy Storage Systems (ETS). The table includes gross and net energy and demand savings at both the meter and generator levels, factoring in Interactive Effects, Net-to-Gross Ratio (NTGR), and Line Loss Factor.
Table 39: Comparison of Tracked and Evaluated Savings at the Generator Initial Gross Savings Gross Savings with Interactive Effects NTGR Net Savings Energy Savings Tracked Savings from ENSC 5.775 GWh 5.689 GWh 0.73 4.153 GWh Evaluation Res...
AI summary Table 39 compares tracked and evaluated energy and demand savings from ENSC in 2012. Evaluated savings are higher than tracked savings by 19% and 18%, respectively, due to an adjustment in energy savings per EnerGuide point and a larger sample size used in the evaluation.
FR3_1. Efficiency Nova Scotia paid you $[Total incentive] for the EnerGuide Rating of [EnerGuide Rating] that you achieved in your new house. If you had not received the rebate from Efficiency Nova Scotia, would you have paid for the full...
AI summary The text asks respondents about their willingness to pay for energy efficiency measures in their new homes without rebates and rates the importance of the Performance Plus program and other factors in achieving high EnerGuide ratings. It includes response options and instructions for answering.
Table 9: Importance of Factors in Influencing Decision Importance of Factors in Influencing Decision to Install Energy-Efficient Products Overall CFLs Low Flow Shower heads Faucet Aerators Pipe Insulation, Tank Wraps Sample Size 181 175 87...
AI summary Table 9 presents survey results on the importance of various factors influencing the decision to install energy-efficient products. Factors such as free installation and advice from program advisors are rated highly, while previous experience with similar programs is rated lower.
MURB-R2. Continue offering information about products installed and energy efficiency: There is a need for an energy efficiency program in the multi-unit renter market, as multi-unit renters are often less interested in energy efficiency a...
AI summary The document highlights the need for energy efficiency programs targeting multi-unit renters, who are less likely to install energy-efficient products. It also recommends improving data collection methods, such as tracking products by unit number instead of tenant names, and enhancing the tracking sheet to better evaluate savings and facilitate field activities.
Program Manual 5. Document the major characteristics of the program: MURB has provincial funding this year. Thus, the installation of products that aim at reducing hot water consumption when a non-electric energy source is used for DHW is...
AI summary The program manual discusses the inclusion of provincial funding for MURB, which covers the installation of products aimed at reducing hot water consumption when non-electric energy sources are used for DHW. The Evaluator suggests adding this information to the manual.
Tracking Sheet 13. Set limitations for entries and develop a validation process: To ensure the validity of the values entered in the tracking sheet, Econoler recommends that ENSC establish a validation process to collect information in a s...
AI summary Econoler recommends that ENSC establish a validation process for the tracking sheet to ensure data consistency, including setting a limit on insulation installation to the first 15 feet per unit and standardizing entries with '0' for no installations.
PROGRAM COMPONENT OVERVIEW Solar provides rebates to encourage the adoption of solar thermal (water and air heating) installations in homes and businesses across Nova Scotia. Solar heating systems convert the sun's energy into thermal ener...
AI summary The Solar program in Nova Scotia provides rebates for solar thermal installations in homes and businesses. The program has operated under Conserve Nova Scotia and Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC). Additional rebates were available under EnerGuide for Houses and Performance Plus programs. In 2012, residential participants could choose between a rebate or zero-interest financing for solar water heating, but not for air systems or commercial systems. Expected net energy savings for 2012 were 0.099 GWh.
1 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION Solar is aimed to encourage the adoption of solar thermal (water and air heating) installations in homes and businesses (Business, Non-profit and Institutional) across Nova Scotia. Solar heating systems convert the...
AI summary The Solar component of ENSC encourages the adoption of solar thermal systems for heating in residential and commercial settings. It offers rebates and financing options, with funding sourced from EDSM and the Province of Nova Scotia. The program has evolved over time, with changes in rebate structures and financing availability.
3 TRACKING SHEET Econoler reviewed the content of ENSC's tracking sheet for Solar. The tracking sheet is clear and useful. It provides a quick way to monitor the status and achieved savings of all the projects, and only minor additions for...
AI summary Econoler reviewed ENSC's Solar tracking sheet and found it to be clear, useful, and well-structured, with minor additions needed for evaluation. The sheet includes tabs for pre-approval, rebate approval, and financing approval, and provides detailed information on projects, participants, and savings calculations.
4.1 OBJECTIVE AND APPROACH OF THE IMPACT EVALUATION The impact evaluation aims to determine the gross and net electric savings of the program for 2012. Energy and demand savings were considered in this evaluation. To do so, Econoler analyz...
AI summary The impact evaluation assesses the gross and net electric savings of the program in 2012 by analyzing unitary energy savings values from equipment installations. Econoler reviewed ENSC's parameters, conducted on-site visits, and validated data from RETScreen analysis for commercial participants.
Energy Savings for Residential Installations Econoler evaluated the unitary savings values used for DHW in residential homes by performing RETScreen simulations using the same input data as in NRCan's tests. These simulations were complete...
AI summary Econoler evaluated unitary savings values for residential solar systems, finding that values from NRCan's directory are acceptable. For space heating, simulations showed 6.5% savings for dedicated systems. Combo systems with more collectors than NRCan models received additional space heating savings, while those with exact numbers had savings attributed only to DHW.
APPENDIX I - RECOMMENDATIONS This Appendix presents all recommendations made by the Evaluator throughout the report as well as the sections where the recommendations originated. Sections Recommendations Executive Summary 1. Complete a RETS...
AI summary The appendix includes three recommendations: using RETScreen simulations for accurate deemed savings, requiring solar installers to perform these simulations, and including participant surveys to estimate free-ridership if participation levels are high enough.
Satisfaction and Motivations Satisfaction with the program has been strong among mail-in rebate participants and distributors. Actually, most of them expressed their satisfaction with the program overall and its various aspects. Considerin...
AI summary The document highlights high satisfaction among mail-in rebate participants and distributors with the program, citing an easy application process and the introduction of ENSC's new energy sheet to inform participants about expected savings. This initiative aims to enhance satisfaction and participation by addressing the motivation of energy savings and cost reduction.
Impact on the Market With regard to the instant rebate approach, many distributors noticed, on one hand, that program advertising activities had a good impact on their sales of LED lighting systems. On the other hand, according to some dis...
AI summary The instant rebate approach under the BER program had a weaker impact on the sales of T8 lamps and ballasts compared to other BNI programs, which offered higher incentives. Many distributors noted that other programs, such as Business Energy Solutions (BES) and Custom Retrofit, were more effective in driving sales, even though energy savings were counted only once.
1 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Business Energy Rebates (BER) provides financial incentives in the form of prescriptive rebates to business, non-profit and institutional (BNI) clients to encourage the reduction of electrical energy consumption and d...
AI summary The Business Energy Rebates (BER) program provides prescriptive rebates to BNI clients in Nova Scotia to reduce energy consumption. Launched in 2010, it includes categories like HVAC and lighting, with eligible measures based on industry standards. In 2012, the program expanded to include commercial kitchen and agricultural equipment, aiming for 14.9 GWh electricity savings.
Table 3: Sample Size and Sampling Error Mail-in Rebate Survey Mail-in Rebate Population Sample Size (n) Sampling Error at 90% Confidence Interval 2011 Participants 106 2 43 ±9.7% 2012 Participants 175 3 56 ±9.9% Ref.: 5790 5
AI summary Table 3 presents sample sizes and sampling errors for mail-in rebate surveys conducted in 2011 and 2012. The 2011 survey had a population of 106 participants with a sample size of 43 and a sampling error of ±9.7%, while the 2012 survey had a population of 175 participants with a sample size of 56 and a sampling error of ±9.9%.
3.2.3 Evaluation Plan ENSC has adopted the Evaluator's recommended template for an evaluation plan, which is included as an Appendix of the BER program manual. The PM provided positive feedback on this important tool that complements the p...
AI summary ENSC has adopted an evaluation plan template recommended by an evaluator, which is included in the BER program manual. The PM praised this tool as a significant enhancement to the program documentation, improving program evaluation capabilities compared to previous years.
- > Merge all the information on the projects implemented and the energy savings into a single database: As mentioned earlier in this section, the tracking sheet submitted by ENSC for the mail-in rebate approach consisted of two key tabs c...
AI summary The Evaluator recommends that ENSC merge project and energy savings data into a single database, break down savings calculation values into separate cells, and record all participant information in one place to reduce errors, improve validation, and ensure data consistency for the mail-in rebate program.
Instant Rebate Econoler also reviewed the content of ENSC's tracking sheet for the instant rebate approach of BER. This tracking sheet contains a summary of the monthly savings achieved for each distributor. Econoler also reviewed the mont...
AI summary Econoler reviewed ENSC's tracking sheet for the instant rebate approach of BER, noting that monthly reporting sheets track product sales and energy/demand savings. The reporting sheets use a standardized template, but data entry methods could be improved to better facilitate calculations for each distributor.
Table 5: Distributors' Satisfaction with Program Aspect of Program Mean (/10) Sample Size 10 Mean (1="Not at all Satisfied", 10="Very Satisfied") Program overall 8.3 Program support and communications 8.9 Rebate processing, tracking and re...
AI summary Table 5 presents distributors' satisfaction with a program, showing high scores for program support and communications but lower scores for rebate processing. Distributors noted that advertising improved sales, especially for LED lighting, but some felt that other BNI programs competed with their BER business by offering similar products and services.
Table 8: Motivations for Participating 2011 (%) 2012 (%) Motivations for Participating Most Important Motivation Second Most Important Motivation Most Important Motivation Second Most Important Motivation Sample Size 43 43 56 56 Save on en...
AI summary Table 8 presents data on participants' motivations for joining energy programs in 2011 and 2012. The primary motivation was saving on energy costs and bills, followed by taking advantage of program incentives and rebates. Other motivations included improving lighting conditions, reducing maintenance costs, and environmental concerns.
3.5.5 Program Influence Participants were asked to rate the importance of various factors in influencing their decision to implement energy-efficient measures. The ENSC rebates were the most important influence on their decision to impleme...
AI summary Participants rated the importance of factors influencing their decision to implement energy-efficient measures. ENSC rebates were the most important factor, followed by information from initial contact, program outreach, corporate policy, and industry standards.
Table 14: Importance of Factors in Influencing Decision Importance of Factors in Influencing Decision 2 011 2012 to Implement Energy-Efficient Measures Sample Size Mean Sample Size Mean Mean (0="Not at all important", 10="Extremely importa...
AI summary Table 14 presents the importance of various factors influencing decision-making in implementing energy-efficient measures. ENSC rebates are rated the highest, with mean scores of 7.3 and 8.1 across two years. Other factors, such as information received during initial contact and program outreach, also show varying levels of importance.
Table 17: Causes for Program Application Difficulty Causes for Program Application Difficulty 2012 Sample Size 7 Too much paperwork 4 Not enough information on process 3 Timely process/Took too long 2 Base: Respondents who found process di...
AI summary The document highlights challenges in program application, with respondents citing excessive paperwork and lack of information as primary issues. However, 80% of BER participants recommended the program to others, indicating overall satisfaction and potential for continued promotion.
Sampling Methodology A total of 50 on-site visits were conducted for the impact evaluation of the mail-in rebate approach. The sampling was established in September 2012 from the tracking sheet of participants who went through this type of...
AI summary A sampling methodology involving 50 on-site visits was used to evaluate the impact of a mail-in rebate approach. The sample was selected in September 2012 from a tracking sheet containing 171 projects by 159 participants across various measure categories.
g typical values for variables such as full load hours to all the cases could increase the risk of overestimating savings if the usage projected by the participant differs greatly from standard usage. These findings have prompted a recomme...
AI summary The document discusses the need to improve the assessment of full load hours for HVAC measures, currently using generic values that may lead to overestimation of savings. It suggests considering building type and heating temperature set points to adjust full load hours for more accurate savings calculations.
type of lamp or a minimum level of wattage, the Evaluator recommends that participants be required to provide a photograph of the lamps and/or fixtures they intend to replace before uninstalling them. In addition, the projects in which the...
AI summary The Evaluator recommends requiring participants to provide photographs of lamps and fixtures before replacement to ensure compliance with the BER program. Issues arose when customers did not purchase products at participating stores, and the Evaluator suggests including certain LED products in the mail-in rebate portion to improve eligibility control.
4.2.4 Motors and Drives Measures Seven on-site visits were conducted for motors and drives measures. These visits allowed validating the technical data used by ENSC in the energy and demand savings calculations, namely the efficiency of th...
AI summary Seven on-site visits were conducted to validate technical data for Motors and Drives measures, leading to adjustments in energy and demand savings calculations. Adjustments were made to motor efficiency data and annual operation hours. For drives, energy and demand savings were calculated using specific factors or VSD impact analysis. Overall, energy savings increased by 3.34%, while demand savings decreased by 2.87%.
4.2.5 Compressed Air Measures For compressed air measures, only one on-site visit was conducted. This visit revealed that the operation hours reported by the participant were much longer than those validated on site, with the information r...
AI summary An on-site visit for compressed air measures revealed discrepancies in reported operation hours, leading to a 32.1% reduction in energy savings for the project. Due to a small sample size, the reduction was limited to the sampled project, affecting 9.83% of overall energy savings.
4.2.6 Agricultural Measures One on-site visit was conducted in a facility where agricultural measures were implemented. This visit revealed that the energy savings had been underestimated as the default value used by ENSC for the operation...
AI summary An on-site visit revealed that energy savings from agricultural measures were underestimated due to incorrect operation hours used by ENSC. The savings were adjusted upward by 4,204 kWh (33.8%) with no change in demand savings. This adjustment is equivalent to a factor of 1.037.
Table 21: Diversity Factors for Mail-In Rebate Category of Measure 2012 Diversity Factor HVAC 100% Lighting 97% Refrigeration 100% Motors and Drives 93% Compressed Air 65% Agricultural Equipment 85% Commercial Kitchen Equipment 97% Corresp...
AI summary Table 21 presents diversity factors for various categories of measures under the Mail-In Rebate program, with percentages ranging from 65% for Compressed Air to 100% for HVAC and Refrigeration. The table also notes that the 97% diversity factor for Commercial Kitchen Equipment corresponds to a weighted average calculated for each project visited.
Energy and demand savings for the program were revised to include the adjustments presented in the sections above. Using the diversity factors calculated for each category, the peak demand was established. Savings at the generator level we...
AI summary The document revises energy and demand savings for the BER program, using diversity factors and line loss factors to calculate peak demand and savings at both the meter and generator levels. Total gross energy and demand savings are estimated at specific figures.
4.5 NET SAVINGS The net savings for the mail-in rebate approach were estimated using the NTGR. Since interactive effects were already included in the gross savings calculations of the lighting projects, no other factor had to be applied. T...
AI summary The net savings for the mail-in rebate approach were calculated using the Non-Technical Generation Ratios (NTGR). The equation used was Net Savings = Revised Gross Savings × NTGR, applied to both energy and demand savings. In 2012, total net energy and demand savings were 7.230 GWh and 2.390 MW at the meter, and 7.779 GWh and 2.572 MW at the generator.
Table 23: Evaluation Results – Revised Net Savings – Mail-In Rebate Category of Measure HVAC Lighting Refrigeration Motors and Drives Compressed Air Agricultural Kitchen Laundry Total Energy Savings Total Gross Energy Savings – at Meter (G...
AI summary Table 23 presents evaluation results for revised net savings from a mail-in rebate program, detailing energy and demand savings across various categories such as HVAC, lighting, and refrigeration. It includes metrics like gross and net energy savings, non-technical generation ratios (NTGR), and line loss factors.
5.2 GROSS SAVINGS Gross savings for the instant rebate approach were reviewed by the Evaluator based on the total number of products sold and their associated savings. The different categories of products eligible for an instant rebate wer...
AI summary The document outlines the methodology for calculating gross savings for the instant rebate approach, including product categories, unitary savings values, and adjustments to avoid double counting with other programs. It highlights the distribution of T8 lamps and HP ballasts and the exclusion of higher-value rebates from other programs.
Table 35: Evaluation Results – Gross Energy and Demand Savings for All Other Products – Instant Rebate Product Category T5 and T8 High Bay LED Lighting Systems LED Wall Pack and Garage LED Ref. Strip Lighting Other LEDs Induction High Bay...
AI summary Table 35 presents the evaluation results for gross energy and demand savings across various product categories under the Instant Rebate program. It includes metrics such as tracked energy and demand savings, adjustment ratios, line loss factors, and diversity factors for different lighting products and systems.
Table 38: NTGRs for Instant Rebate Product NTGR HP-T8 and RW-T8 lamps 0.73 High performance electronic ballasts 0.76 LED lighting systems 0.89 For the other products sold through the instant rebate approach, an NTGR of 1 has been used. The...
AI summary Table 38 lists the NTGRs for instant rebate products, including HP-T8 and RW-T8 lamps, high performance electronic ballasts, and LED lighting systems. Other products not introduced until late 2011, with low sales and concentrated distribution, were assigned an NTGR of 1 and excluded from the free-ridership assessment by Econoler.
Table 40: Evaluation Results – Net Energy and Demand Savings for All Other Products – Instant Rebate Product T5 and T8 High Bay LED Lighting Systems LED Wall Pack and Garage LED Ref. Strip Lighting Other LEDs Induction High Bay Induction W...
AI summary Table 40 provides evaluation results for net energy and demand savings across various lighting products under the Instant Rebate program. It includes metrics such as total gross and net energy savings, interactive effects factor, NTGR, and line loss factor for different product categories.
6 OVERALL BER RESULTS This section summarizes the overall results of the impact evaluation for BER. With combined net savings generated from both mail-in rebate and instant rebate approaches, the total energy and demand savings have amount...
AI summary This section summarizes the overall results of the impact evaluation for the Building Energy Rebate (BER) program, reporting total energy and demand savings of 21.858 GWh and 6.285 MW respectively, achieved through both mail-in rebate and instant rebate approaches.
CONCLUSION The 2012 evaluation of BER demonstrated that the program had undergone a series of changes, creating an intensified impact on the market. In fact, BER has grown in both range and scale, expanding from offering only mail-in rebat...
AI summary The 2012 evaluation of the Building Energy Rebate (BER) program showed significant improvements in its range, scale, and impact since the 2011 evaluation. The program expanded to include instant rebates and new equipment categories, and ENSC implemented key recommendations. Net energy savings and demand savings increased substantially in 2012, though some distributors noted competition from other BNI programs.
Executive Summary 1. Analyze product offering to reduce duplicate rebates and program overlapping in the market: Some eligible measures covered by the BER instant rebate approach are also covered by other BNI programs (BES and Custom Retro...
AI summary The analysis highlights that some products eligible for the BER instant rebate are also covered by other BNI programs, leading to potential duplication. Distributors confirmed that many of these products are sold through other ENSC programs. Econoler recommends limiting the BER instant rebate to products with low market penetration to avoid overlap.
Executive Summary 2. Improve the tracking sheet to facilitate effective validation of savings\ : Improvements to both mail-in and instant rebate tracking sheets could be made to facilitate analyzing energy and demand savings calculated for...
AI summary The executive summary outlines recommendations for improving the tracking sheet, defining full load hours based on building characteristics, and introducing tighter control on product requirements to improve the accuracy and reliability of energy savings calculations in efficiency programs.
Program Charts 10. Provide partners and participants with simplified process charts: The Evaluator recommends developing a simplified participant process chart and posting it on the program website, which is comprehensive, clear and well d...
AI summary The text discusses recommendations for improving program processes, marketing performance indicators, and data tracking. It suggests simplifying participant process charts, making performance metrics more quantitative, and consolidating energy savings data into a single database to improve accuracy and efficiency.
High-performance or low wattage T8 lamps I have a few questions about your sales of high-performance and low (reduced) wattage T8 lamps that are promoted by the Business Energy Rebates Program. products. Our records indicate that your tota...
AI summary The text discusses questions regarding the sales of high-performance and low wattage T8 lamps, promoted by the Business Energy Rebates Program, and explores whether the program's incentives significantly influenced sales figures in 2012 compared to previous years.
RECORD PERCENTAGE ___% E4. In 2012, how important would you say the incentive from the Business Energy Rebates Program was in customers' decision to purchase high-performance ballasts instead of standard electronic ballasts? Please give yo...
AI summary The text asks respondents to evaluate the importance of the Business Energy Rebates Program's incentive in influencing customer purchases of high-performance ballasts, the likelihood of continued purchases if the program ended, and whether the current incentive amount is appropriate.
LED lighting systems I have a few questions about your sales of LED lighting systems that are promoted by the Business Energy Rebates Program. By LED lighting systems, we mean LED screw-in bulbs and LED recessed downlights. L2. In 2012, th...
AI summary The text discusses questions about the sales of LED lighting systems promoted by the Business Energy Rebates Program, specifically asking whether the incentive provided in 2012 affected sales volume.
Satisfaction and recommendation S1. On a scale from 1 to 10 (where 1 = not at all satisfied and 10 = very satisfied), how would you rate your overall satisfaction with the Business Energy Rebates program? Scale: S1a. If S1<8, would you car...
AI summary The text outlines a survey conducted to assess satisfaction with the Business Energy Rebates program, covering aspects such as overall satisfaction, program support and communications, and rebate processing. It also mentions a separate study on new Codes and Standards in Nova Scotia.
Barriers to Actions & Recommendations for Improvements [B Series] - B1. Were there any challenges or barriers that you faced in implementing the energy efficient measures for which you received a rebate from the Business Energy Rebates Pro...
AI summary The text outlines barriers and recommendations related to the Business Energy Rebates Program, including challenges such as concerns about bill savings, lack of information, and paperwork issues. It also asks for suggestions to improve the program, such as better marketing, more information, and improved forms.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Custom Retrofit by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) provides large business, non-profit and institutional (BNI) customers with technical assistance, financial incentives and project financing to help reduce their...
AI summary Custom Retrofit by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) assists large business, non-profit, and institutional customers with energy efficiency projects through technical assistance, financial incentives, and project financing. The program includes two components: one for retrofit projects and another for new construction or major renovations. In 2012, it aimed for 26.3 GWh in net electricity savings and 3.7 MW in demand savings.
1.2 PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY As stated in its program manual, project sites eligible to participate in Custom Retrofit must be institutional, charitable, commercial or industrial facilities. Eligible accounts typically have a peak electricity d...
AI summary The Custom Retrofit program outlines eligibility criteria for institutional, charitable, commercial, and industrial facilities with a peak demand of 250 kW or higher. Projects must have electricity savings of more than 20 MWh per year and cannot include energy from non-utility sources. Eligible costs include engineering fees, equipment, installation, and HST. Free-ridership screening is part of the selection process.
Adjustments to the Ice Rink Projects (IREP) As for IREP projects, due to the particularities of the impact evaluation activies as well as the simplicity and replicability of the typical energy efficiency measures implemented, Econoler deci...
AI summary The evaluation of IREP ice rink projects found that energy savings claims were fully approved, but demand savings required an adjustment due to an overly conservative diversity factor used by ENSC. Adjustments were made on a case-by-case basis for three projects, with no changes to energy savings.
FR2a. the program? implemented exactly the same energy efficiency measures that you implemented through Response 98 Don't Know 99 Refused FR2b. installed standard equipment instead of energy-efficient equipment? Response 98 Don't Know 99 R...
AI summary The text presents a series of questions related to the implementation of energy efficiency measures and financial incentives provided by Efficiency Nova Scotia. It explores scenarios where these programs were not available and asks respondents to evaluate the likelihood of implementing similar measures without incentives.
[RECORD RESPONSE 0-10; 97=NON APPLICABLE; 98=DON'T KNOW; 99=REFUSED] - a. The program financial incentives and/or on-bill financing [STATE IF ASKED WHAT 'ON BILL FINANCING' IS: Efficiency Nova Scotia's Custom program offers on-the-bill fin...
AI summary The text outlines a series of questions related to energy efficiency programs, including on-bill financing, technical assistance, scoping and feasibility studies, corporate policies, industry standards, energy efficiency codes, and prior program experience.
On-Site Visit Protocol - Custom Projects 5. On-Site Observations and Findings Report the on-site visit and indicate the key observations and findings made on site. 6. Energy and Demand Savings Adjustments Energy Savings from Tracking Sheet...
AI summary The document outlines a protocol for on-site visits related to custom projects, focusing on energy and demand savings adjustments. It includes sections for reporting observations, tracking energy savings, and using diversity factors for evaluation.
Table 2: Comparison of Tracked and Evaluated Savings at the Generator Initial Gross Savings Adjusted Gross Savings NTGR Net Savings Energy Savings Tracked Savings from ENSC 6.381 GWh 6.381 GWh 0.93 5.934 GWh Evaluation Results 6.381 GWh 6....
AI summary The table compares tracked and evaluated energy and demand savings at the generator. Evaluated savings by Econoler are 22% lower than tracked savings by ENSC, primarily due to the NTGR ratio. Adjustments to gross energy savings were minimal at 1.6%, caused by small discrepancies found in feasibility studies.
4.3.3 Adjusted Gross Savings The 2012 gross energy savings detailed in the ENSC tracking sheet were revised to include the adjustments calculated by the Evaluator following a comparison of the project savings computed by Econoler against t...
AI summary The 2012 gross energy savings were revised based on adjustments calculated by the Evaluator after comparing Econoler's project savings with those in the tracking sheet. The adjustment calculation was divided into two categories depending on whether the NCEM or CPG program paths were used.
Table 4: Adjustment Factors for Gross Energy Savings Calculations Adjustment Ratios Program Path Gross Energy Savings Gross Peak Demand Savings NCEM Path 0.984 0.836 CPG Path 1.000 1.000 The adjustment factors in the table above are presen...
AI summary Table 4 provides adjustment factors for gross energy savings calculations under the NCEM and CPG paths. The factors are used to adjust energy savings calculations for projects analyzed in 2012, based on project-specific documentation reviews.
Table 5: Evaluation Results – Revised Savings in Tracking Sheet Program Path NCEM Projects CPG Projects Total for all NC Projects Number of Projects 7 1 8 Program Tracking Sheets Total Tracked Energy Savings – at the Meter (GWh) 5.831 0.18...
AI summary Table 5 presents evaluation results for revised savings in tracking sheets, showing energy and demand savings from NCEM and CPG projects. It includes metrics such as total tracked energy savings, adjustment ratios, and gross energy and demand savings at both the meter and generator levels.
A7. As part of its New Construction Program, Efficiency Nova Scotia offers financial incentives to help the implementation of energy-saving projects. If your company or organisation had not received the financial incentives from Efficiency...
AI summary The text presents survey questions from Efficiency Nova Scotia's New Construction Program, asking respondents about their willingness to pay for energy-saving projects without financial incentives or financing. The questions aim to assess the impact of these programs on project implementation.
Please fill the table below for each cooling system at the site Description Cooling system 1 Cooling system 2 Cooling system 3 Cooling system 4 1.4.1 Ensure that load calculations for sizing mechanical systems are compliant with ASHRAE Sta...
AI summary The text provides instructions for filling a table related to cooling systems at a site, focusing on compliance with standards, documentation of design process actions, and acceptance testing protocols. It references the Conservation Program Guidelines (CPG) and emphasizes the need for operator training and documentation.
Small Business Energy Solutions SBES provides implementation of energy-efficient lighting and non-lighting measures to small businesses all across Nova Scotia. The eligible businesses pay as low as 20 percent of the installation and materi...
AI summary SBES provides energy-efficient lighting and non-lighting measures to small businesses in Nova Scotia, with eligible businesses paying as low as 20% of the installation costs. The program includes pilot initiatives such as 100% incentive for Very Small Businesses, free LED installation for retail facilities, and LED Blitz for replacing inefficient bulbs in malls and hotels.
Table 2: Overall Comparison of Tracked and Evaluated Savings at the Generator for BES Initial Gross Savings Installed Gross Savings Installed Gross Savings with Interactive Effects NTGR Net Savings Energy Savings Tracked Savings from ENSC...
AI summary Table 2 compares tracked and evaluated energy and demand savings for the Business Energy Solutions (BES) program, showing discrepancies between initial gross savings and net savings after accounting for interactive effects. The Net-to-Gross Ratio (NTGR) is used to calculate net savings by dividing net savings by installed gross savings.
3.3.3 Program Influence Participants were asked to rate the importance of various factors in their decision to participate in the program. For SBES participants, the financial assistance provided by ENSC was considered the most important f...
AI summary Participants in the SBES and CDI programs rated the importance of various factors influencing their participation. Financial assistance and information provided by program representatives were the most significant factors for SBES participants, while free installation and advice from staff were key for CDI participants.
Table 8: Influence of Program Elements on Participation 2011 SBES 2012 Program Elements SBES CDI Average rating: 0 is "Not at all important", 10 is "Extremely important" Sample Size Mean Score Sample Size Mean Score Sample Size Mean Score...
AI summary Table 8 presents data on the influence of various program elements on participation in energy efficiency programs in 2011 and 2012. It includes average ratings for the importance of elements like ENSC financial assistance, information provided during initial contact, and the free installation of energy-efficient products.
Unitary Wattage A review of the unitary wattage values used in the gross savings calculations was conducted for each category of product identified in the tracking sheet. Three types of replacement can be done through this program: - > lam...
AI summary The document discusses the validation of unitary wattage values used in energy savings calculations for lighting products. It highlights discrepancies in ballast factor considerations for different product types, especially in lamp-only replacements and hardwired CFLs, metal halide, and high pressure sodium fixtures. Adjustments were made for T8 fluorescents but not for other categories due to their minimal impact on overall savings.
Hours of Operation For the LED lamps installed under CDI, Econoler used daily hours of operation of 10.7 hours. This value was established for the different types of facilities that participated in CDI. For the LED Blitz pilot, Econoler ch...
AI summary The document discusses the hours of operation for LED lamps and exit signs under the CDI and LED Blitz pilot initiatives. Econoler used 10.7 hours per day for CDI lamps and 12.8 hours per day for the LED Blitz pilot, tailored to the specific businesses involved. LED exit signs are assumed to operate 24/7.
Table 44: Comparison of Tracked and Evaluated Savings at the Generator – LED Blitz Pilot Initial Gross Savings Installed Gross Savings Installed Gross Savings with Interactive Effects NTGR Net Savings Energy Savings Tracked Savings from EN...
AI summary The table compares tracked and evaluated savings from the LED Blitz Pilot, showing that evaluated savings exceeded tracked savings by 25%. This is due to revised unitary savings values for LED products and conservative assumptions used by ENSC in calculating net savings.
Executive Summary 2. Include a ballast factor in the unitary wattage calculation of hardwired CFLs, metal halide fixtures and high pressure sodium fixtures\ : The impact evaluation of SBES revealed some inconsistencies in the approach used...
AI summary The evaluation of the SBES program identified inconsistencies in the unitary wattage calculation for certain lighting products, as ENSC did not account for the ballast factor in new installations. Additionally, inconsistencies in tracking product removals were noted, necessitating the development of a validation process to ensure accurate data entry and deductions.
Tracking Sheet CDI - 10. Make sure that all the fields are systematically filled out: The Evaluator noted that some fields were left blank: - Business type: This field could be useful for evaluating some unitary savings values, which vary...
AI summary The tracking sheet for Commercial Demand Improvement (CDI) has several fields that are frequently left blank, which could affect the accuracy of evaluations. Fields such as business type, contact information, rate code, and water heating type are not consistently filled out. Recommendations include expanding the list of business types, making certain fields mandatory, and standardizing data entry to improve data quality and facilitate impact evaluations.