Topic:"Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard Eeps" in M03669

A number of opportunities are emerging in the residential and commercial sectors for ENSC to support and promote new energy codes and standards. In particular, two areas to be pursued in the short-term are: - · the adoption of a high-perfo...

AI summary ENSC is exploring opportunities to support new energy codes and standards in residential and commercial sectors, focusing on high-performance T-8 lighting and a national commercial building energy code. Consultations with stakeholders are planned for 2011, with initiatives including technical support, promotion, and baseline studies for code enforcement.

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

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

Energy savings from Codes & Standards improvements Recent and upcoming regulations on the energy efficiency of buildings and equipments will have a significant impact on Nova Scotia's electrical demand. DEC has assessed potential savings s...

AI summary This text discusses the impact of recent and upcoming energy efficiency regulations on Nova Scotia's electrical demand, including updates to residential and non-residential building codes, phase-out of inefficient lighting, and the adoption of new standards. The forecasted savings from these changes are reported from 2011 to 2032, using a generator-to-meter ratio of 1.1188.

Energy Legislation: - Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Act , S.N.S. 2009, c. 3. - Electrical Installation and Inspection Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 141. - Electrical Code Regulations , N.S. Reg. 95/99. - Electricity Act , S.N.S. 2004, c. 25...

AI summary The text lists various pieces of legislation and regulations related to energy in Nova Scotia, including acts and regulations concerning energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrical installations, and energy conservation.

Works Cited - [1] [ACEEE] American Council for Energy Efficient Economy 2008. The 2008 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, Washington, DC.: ACEEE - [2] [DOE and EPA] U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 2006....

AI summary The Works Cited section lists various academic and policy documents related to energy efficiency, including reports from the American Council for Energy Efficient Economy, the U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency, and studies on the costs and sustainability of efficiency programs.

home heating (4.4). Custom C&I: Segments to be targeted in 2012 may include grocery stores, schools, large multi-family buildings, military and the high-tech industry, among others. (p.22 of 43) IR 37: Please explain what incentive levels...

AI summary The document discusses energy efficiency initiatives targeting custom commercial and industrial (C&I) segments, including grocery stores, and outlines plans for emerging technologies and codes. It includes questions from intervenors regarding incentive levels, strategic direction, and stakeholder engagement in energy efficiency efforts.

5.1.2 Adoption of Energy-Efficiency Codes and Standards In this filing, ENSC has reported energy savings attributed to the adoption of codes and standards from two sources: a new residential energy code and a new federal standard for gener...

AI summary ENSC reports energy savings from new residential and federal lighting standards, and plans to include NSPI initiatives in future DSM Plans. ENSC also proposes supporting new energy codes and standards for residential and commercial sectors, including T-8 lighting and a national commercial building energy code.