E-12017 DSM Annual Progress Report
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Business, Non-Profit and Institutional (BNI) Efficient Product Rebates 32.6 428.6 5.3 5.7 37.2 410.3 5.9 6.2 46.6 547.1 7.3 6.8 Business Energy Rebates 37.2 410.3 5.9 6.2 46.6 547.1 7.3 6.8 Custom Incentives 34.1 522.7 4.3 6.5 30.5 380.0 2...
AI summary The text presents a table detailing participation metrics for BNI programs, including Efficient Product Rebates, Business Energy Rebates, Custom Incentives, and others, with associated numerical data. It includes subtotals and a Low Income section, reflecting program participation and cost data within a regulatory proceeding context.
usinesses. 7 Awareness of, and participation in, programs and services was facilitated through 8 advertising, media engagements, social media, and community outreach initiatives. 9 10 ENS also continued working on a number of pilot project...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) promoted energy programs via media and outreach, maintained a 31% unaided awareness rate, achieved 89.7 Customer Satisfaction Index, and implemented Dynamic DSM (DDSM) for improved data tracking. Pilot projects in residential and BNI sectors aimed to diversify program offerings and measure market needs.
’ historical interactions; and 14 • enabling ENS to optimize communication with participants to provide better 15 participant life-cycle messaging and marketing. 16 17 The system will create efficiencies for program delivery, research, and...
AI summary The document outlines Efficiency Nova Scotia's (ENS) progress in implementing the DDSM data tracking system, integrating the eTRM, and enhancing program delivery through improved communication and marketing. Key components include transitioning Green Heat, Efficient Product Installation, and Appliance Retirement programs, along with testing for BER Instant Rebates and Residential Instant Savings.
shortfall in the net incremental energy savings for Custom Incentives, as compared to 24 the planned savings amount for 2017. 25 26 Energy Management Information Systems 27 28 EMIS achieved net energy savings of 1.4 GWh and net peak demand...
AI summary The 2017 DSM Annual Progress Report highlights a shortfall in net incremental energy savings for Custom Incentives and discusses the performance of Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) and Strategic Energy Management (SEM) programs. EMIS achieved lower savings than expected due to delays in implementation, while SEM focuses on operational changes to reduce energy usage.
etter understand 9 this market segment and the barriers faced by small businesses looking to participate 10 in DSM programs. 11 12 Electronic Technical Reference Manual 13 14 In 2017, ENS completed its electronic Technical Reference Manual...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) completed its electronic Technical Reference Manual (eTRM) in 2017. The eTRM is a web-based tool integrated with ENS’s DDSM data tracking system, designed to store energy and demand savings methodologies, reduce errors, and improve transparency by maintaining records of past versions.
he 10 development of a technical series to promote energy-efficient trends and new 11 technologies to potential participants. 12 13 Energy Management Information Systems 14 15 During 2018, ENS will continue to support existing EMIS partici...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) plans to support and expand Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) in 2018, including reviewing operational controls and exploring a more flexible energy management approach that combines elements of EMIS and SEM. A pilot involving fault detection and diagnosis software is also planned.
2015 Verification Maintain and enhance the EMIS savings by adopting SEM program elements with the EMIS SV-20 (EMIS) In Progress ENS agrees with this recommendation. The existing 2018 technology. For the EMIS program, multi-year evaluated s...
AI summary The document discusses maintaining and enhancing EMIS savings by adopting SEM program elements, specifically EMIS SV-20. ENS agrees with the recommendation and highlights the need for multi-year evaluated savings analysis, integration of energy management into existing processes, and ongoing support at the plant and company levels.
SEM, ENS is currently working with a new service provider and will evaluate each participants' requirements for continued support beyond year one. ENS has engaged with past SEM participants, resulting in further interest in the EMIS progra...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) is collaborating with a new service provider to evaluate continued support for SEM participants beyond year one and has engaged with past participants, leading to increased interest in the EMIS program.
ts, resulting in further interest in the EMIS program.
AI summary The text indicates that the EMIS program has garnered increased interest, likely due to its role in energy management and information systems.
rst year of participation. For these impact of 2017 recruitment efforts in 2018. reasons, the Evaluator concludes that EMIS is successful and should be continued and expanded. Continue encouraging EMIS participants to enroll in SEM and str...
AI summary The Evaluator concludes that the Energy Management Information System (EMIS) is successful and should be continued and expanded. There is a strong connection between EMIS and the Sustainable Energy Management (SEM) program, and encouraging participation in both is believed to enhance energy management capabilities and achieve deeper savings.
also believed that participation in both EMIS and SEM would increase participant internal energy management capabilities and commitment, thereby helping achieve deeper and more sustainable savings.
AI summary The text discusses the belief that participation in EMIS and SEM would enhance internal energy management capabilities and commitment, leading to deeper and more sustainable energy savings.
Completion Track incremental savings rather than cumulative savings. For continuing participants in 2016, the Evaluator EMIS-R3 In Progress ENS agrees with this recommendation and took steps in 2017 to build the 2018 modified the methodolo...
AI summary The document discusses the modification of savings methodology for the Energy Management Information System (EMIS) to track incremental rather than cumulative savings. ENS agreed with the recommendation and took steps in 2017 to re-baseline savings models. The approach aligns with industry practice and focuses on incremental savings defined by program targets.
port is available in the technical literature. As new research is conducted on the impact evaluation of programs similar to EMIS, this methodology might be refined to capture all incremental savings. Investigate ways of using energy manage...
AI summary The document discusses the potential of energy management information systems (EMIS) to generate greater energy savings through continuous improvement and additional support for participants. It highlights that some participants did not implement new measures in 2016, suggesting opportunities for increased savings with minimal investment. ENS agrees with the recommendations and has taken steps to improve energy savings with existing participants.
t could include additional support to participants or some form of performance incentive for service providers to identify potential new measures after easy, low-cost measures have been implemented. Track major changes to facility operatio...
AI summary The text discusses the need for performance incentives for service providers and the importance of tracking facility changes to adjust energy baselines. ENS agrees with a recommendation to update baseline energy consumption data and implement systematic reviews to ensure accurate savings reporting.
e actively recruiting additional participants. 2018 participants. Continue encouraging SEM participants to enroll in EMIS and strengthen integration between the two program SEM-R2 In Progress ENS agrees with this recommendation and worked...
AI summary The document discusses the integration of SEM and EMIS programs, highlighting their complementary roles in enhancing energy management capabilities. ENS supports strengthening this integration to achieve deeper and more sustainable energy savings.
s also believed that participation in both EMIS and SEM would increase participant internal energy management capabilities and commitment, thereby helping achieve deeper and more sustainable savings. Consider extending the SEM cycle to eng...
AI summary The text discusses the potential benefits of extending the SEM cycle to increase participant engagement and energy management capabilities, suggesting that longer participation may lead to deeper savings and better institutionalization of energy management practices. ENS notes a lack of full cost-effectiveness analysis at this time and plans to consider the recommendation in a future year.
ants that take part in SEM for more than one year. Therefore, the Evaluator recommends that the project-specific adjustments made in this evaluation be applied to continuing projects going forward.
AI summary The Evaluator recommends applying project-specific adjustments from this evaluation to continuing projects, particularly those involving participants in SEM for more than one year.
in the Verification Consultant's Recommendation EMIS-SV- 2. One way to more clearly communicate the approach is to show the results for each step and each EMIS-SV-3 Complete ENS agrees with this recommendation. To help communicate results...
AI summary The Verification Consultant recommends including a detailed table in the 2017 Custom Incentives (EMIS) evaluation report to clearly communicate the methodology and results of energy savings. The table should include columns such as projected baseline, adjustments, actual energy usage, and incremental savings. ENS agrees with the recommendation, and the Evaluator added summary tables to the report.
E-22017 DSM Evaluation Reports
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Participants Retailers Associations Manager Contractors Advisors Appliance Retirement 1 - 1 - - - Instant Savings 1 - - 8 - - Home Energy Assessment 1 - - - 4 - Green Heat 1 20 - - - - Efficient Product Installation 1 - - - - - New Home Co...
AI summary The table presents participation numbers across energy efficiency programs and stakeholder roles in Nova Scotia. It highlights varying levels of engagement from retailers, contractors, and advisors for initiatives like Appliance Retirement, Instant Savings, and Business Energy Rebates, with totals indicating program-specific involvement metrics.
Energy Management Information Systems components, which are part of the Custom Incentives program, achieved 22.407 GWh in net energy savings and 3.892 MW in net peak demand savings at the generator. Project No. 6138 20 Evaluation of 2017 D...
AI summary The Custom Incentives program achieved significant energy and peak demand savings in 2017, but evaluated savings were 8% below tracked values, primarily due to a 27% reduction in New Construction energy savings. Energy Management Information Systems components contributed 22.407 GWh in net energy savings and 3.892 MW in net peak demand savings.
peak demand savings explain most of this variation; those adjustments increased the evaluated savings by 1.012 MW for both the gross and net peak demand savings. Energy Management Information Systems Four participants reported savings in 2...
AI summary The evaluation of 2017 DSM programs highlights energy savings from Energy Management Information Systems and Direct Installation initiatives, particularly noting the impact of adjustments on evaluated savings and the contribution of peak demand savings. The Small Business Energy Solutions program achieved significant net energy and peak demand savings.
ticipants that had generated savings in 2015 and 2016. Three additional projects were at different stages of Energy Management Information Systems and had not yet generated savings by the end of 2017. The four participants with reported sa...
AI summary The document discusses Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) and their implementation by participants who generated savings in 2015 and 2016. Participants reported high satisfaction with EMIS but suggested areas for improvement, such as better support from ENS and increased involvement of maintenance staff. Incremental savings were calculated and reviewed, with adjustments made to baseline data affecting energy and peak demand savings.
in peak demand savings. For the two projects with incremental savings calculated by the service provider, the Evaluator found that the incremental baselines used by the service provider were adequate. Again in 2017, free-ridership and spil...
AI summary The evaluation of the 2017 DSM programs by Efficiency Nova Scotia found that Energy Management Information Systems achieved 1.402 GWh in net energy savings and 0.255 MW in net peak demand savings. The Evaluator also recommended optimizations for the program based on the results.
Table 23, to optimize this program component. Table 23: Recommendations for Energy Management Information Systems No. Recommendations EMIS-R1. Ensure that the tracking sheet is complete and accurate. While reviewing the project documentati...
AI summary The document highlights discrepancies between the final tracking sheet and annual savings reports, particularly regarding peak demand savings. It recommends updating the tracking sheet with final values from annual reports and tracking annual peak demand savings.
recommends that, from now on, the final tracking sheet be updated with the final values documented in the annual reports and that annual peak demand savings be tracked. EMIS-R2. Design baseline regressions and plan M&V activities to ensure...
AI summary The text recommends updating the final tracking sheet with annual report values and tracking annual peak demand savings. It also highlights the need for accurate savings calculations by designing baseline regressions and planning M&V activities, especially when operational changes occur, such as increased weekend production time. The Evaluator suggests proactively identifying and tracking independent variables to maintain baseline relevance.
NEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY (NREL). The Uniform Methods Project, Chapter 23: Estimating Net Savings, Common Practices, September 2014. NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA. Air-Source Heat Pumps, Updated March 27, 2017, http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/pub...
AI summary The text provides a list of references and citations related to energy efficiency, heat pump technologies, and emissions reporting. It includes sources from organizations such as NREL, Natural Resources Canada, and Nova Scotia Power, along with technical manuals and research papers on energy efficiency and HVAC systems.
ournal, November 1993. Efficiency Valuation Organization, Core Concepts, International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol, October 2016. Energy EMERA INC., “Management’s Discussion & Analysis as at February 10, Management 20...
AI summary The text contains a list of references and citations related to energy efficiency, environmental reporting, and energy management systems, including documents from Nova Scotia Power, EMERA Inc., and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
ort to each participant and maximizing the added value of ENS support, that is, involving specialized consultants in retrocommissioning only when detailed investigation of energy-saving opportunities is a project’s objective. Better defini...
AI summary The text discusses the need for better definition of objectives and eligibility criteria for Building Optimization projects, emphasizing the importance of documenting basecase conditions to ensure accurate evaluation of energy savings. It highlights issues with current practices, such as unclear criteria and inadequate documentation of pre-implementation conditions.
aluation Report Figure 2: EMIS Performance Overview, 2015-2017 Participation Net Savings 946.500 3.786 4 4 4 2.018 504.500 1.402 350.500 0.082 0 0.255 2015 2016 2017 2015 2016 2017 Number of participants generating savings Energy Savings (...
AI summary The EMIS Market Evaluation highlights high participant satisfaction with the Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) program. Participants suggested improvements such as better support for growth planning, involving maintenance staff, and increased manpower during installations. Energy savings data from 2015 to 2017 is presented, showing participation numbers and energy savings.
tor recommends that, from now on, the final tracking sheet be updated with the final values documented in the annual reports and that annual peak demand savings be tracked. 2017 EMIS-R2. Design baseline regressions and plan M&V activities...
AI summary The text discusses the need for accurate savings calculations in energy efficiency programs, highlighting an issue where a change in production time was not documented, affecting savings estimates. It recommends proactive tracking of variables and planning for M&V activities to ensure baseline accuracy.
Residential Efficient Appliance Retirement C C R Product Rebates Program Instant Savings C C R R Home Energy Assessment C C C C Existing Residential Green Heat C C C C C Program Efficient Product Installation C C C C New Residential Progra...
AI summary The document outlines various energy efficiency programs, including residential and business rebate initiatives, home energy assessments, and strategic energy management. It highlights the Custom Incentives Program and the Strategic Energy Management (SEM) cohort, noting that the process evaluation focuses on the Retrofit service of the Custom program.
ring estimates of easily measurable variables were used. Of the entire sample, these four projects accounted for 19.4 percent of the tracked energy savings and 16.4 percent of the peak demand savings. M&V documentation has improved in over...
AI summary The text discusses improvements in M&V documentation and the need for a change management process to track project adjustments. It also mentions the use of standardized methods for calculating interactive effects in lighting projects, referencing a 1993 ASHRAE Journal article.
Information Systems (EMIS) evaluation results. This section describes the EMIS program component, follows up on the 2016 evaluation recommendations and gives an overview of the participation history. 10.1 Description EMIS offers incentives...
AI summary The EMIS program provides incentives for the implementation of energy management information systems to help industrial businesses and institutions reduce electricity consumption. It was introduced as a pilot in 2012 and became a stand-alone component in 2015. Eligibility requires resources, commitment, and expertise to complete all stages of an EMIS project.
agement and an adequate level of expertise, and agree to complete all the stages of an EMIS project. EMIS can encompass an entire facility, or just specific processes or departments within a facility. Once approved, eligible participants m...
AI summary The document outlines the Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) program, which requires participants to enter into an agreement with Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) and complete an audit by a qualified professional. The program aims to achieve 4.0 GWh in net electricity savings and 0.1 MW in net peak demand savings by 2017.
garding 2016 EMIS-R1 and 2016 EMIS-R2, ENS has promoted EMIS to new participants and has encouraged past SEM participants to participate in EMIS and continuing EMIS participants to participate in SEM. To implement 2016 EMIS-R3, ENS is now...
AI summary ENS has been promoting EMIS to new and existing participants and has made changes to track incremental savings. The Evaluator partially implemented 2016 EMIS-R3 due to incomplete calculations, but acknowledges progress. ENS is working on building internal capacity for baseline modeling. Continuing participants are exploring ways to expand EMIS use, with 2016 EMIS-R4 considered implemented.
expand the use of their EMIS: additional measures are being implemented for one project; the other project is at the stage of analysis. Therefore, the Evaluator considers 2016 EMIS-R4 as implemented. Regarding 2016 EMIS-R5, non-routine adj...
AI summary The document discusses the implementation of EMIS (Energy Management Information Systems) in the Custom Incentives Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS). It notes that EMIS-R4 was fully implemented in 2016, while EMIS-R5 was only partially implemented due to missing monthly logs and non-routine adjustments. In 2017, only four participants generated savings, as three new participants were still in the assessment or implementation phase.
te savings as of December 2017. Therefore, only four participants generated savings in 2017, and they were the same four participants that had generated savings in 2015 and 2016, as shown in Figure 8. The distribution of gross energy savin...
AI summary The text discusses energy savings from EMIS participation between 2015 and 2017, noting that only four participants generated savings in 2017. It explains that incremental savings decreased over time due to the maintenance and optimization of initial measures, while peak demand savings increased in 2017 due to improved data and calculation methods.
vings (MW) 3.786 2.018 0.255 1.402 0.082 2015 2016 2017 2015 2016 2017 20 Throughout this report, gross and net savings are incremental savings. Cumulative savings are presented for reference purposes but are not used as final evaluated re...
AI summary The document outlines the methodology used in the 2017 EMIS evaluation, including program documentation review, interviews with the program manager, project reviews, and analysis of effective useful life data from continuing participants.
pants Effective Useful Life n=4 Analysis Report The Evaluator first reviewed the EMIS program component documentation and then held a meeting with the program manager in August 2017 to verify the implementation status of the previous evalu...
AI summary The Evaluator reviewed EMIS program documentation, met with the program manager, and conducted phone interviews with participants to assess changes and savings persistence. This contributed to the development of data-collection instruments and the evaluation of program effectiveness.
ected to be completed after the current evaluation cycle. The Evaluator then reviewed the baseline and the incremental baseline to ensure that the 2017 cumulative and incremental savings were valid. Custom 47 Custom Incentives Program Effi...
AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Report discusses the validation of cumulative and incremental savings, the assumption of nil free-ridership based on 2015 participant interviews, and a literature review of EUL values used by ENS. It also outlines the EMIS Market Evaluation section.
a 2017 DSM Evaluation Report 12 EMIS MARKET EVALUATION This section describes participants’ perspectives on EMIS. 12.1 Participants’ Perspectives As part of the EMIS phone interviews, the four participants were asked questions regarding th...
AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Report discusses participants' perspectives on EMIS, highlighting high satisfaction with the system's data utility and support, while noting some challenges with installation and sensor performance. Participants offered suggestions for improvement.
cipants made suggestions on how to improve EMIS, and one did not (due to being very satisfied and unable to think of anything that should be improved). The participants made the following suggestions: › Help develop a growth and sustainabi...
AI summary The document discusses participant feedback on improving EMIS, including suggestions for employee engagement, involving maintenance staff, and accelerating installation processes. It also references the 2017 EMIS impact evaluation, which assesses energy and peak demand savings from EMIS projects.
impact evaluation section of the report. Table 18: Definition of EMIS-related Terms Term Definition
AI summary The text refers to a table defining EMIS-related terms, which is part of an impact evaluation section of a report.
the operating modes usually occurring in the defined peak period and the demand data, if available, from the energy management information system. 13.2.2 Project Review Findings Documentation Review In preparation for the phone interviews,...
AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of the Custom Incentives Program under Efficiency Nova Scotia's 2017 DSM Evaluation Report. It outlines the review of project documentation, including the EMIS tracking sheet and annual savings reports, to assess energy efficiency measures and savings calculations.
Table 19: Summary of EMIS Projects Reviewed Energy Efficiency Measure Non-routine Adjustment Project Number Measure Implementation Description Type Period Number Date 1.1 Reducing electricity consumption during the non-production mode Janu...
AI summary The text presents a table summarizing EMIS projects reviewed, detailing energy efficiency measures and their implementation dates. These projects focus on reducing electricity consumption during various operational modes and periods, such as non-production, partial production, shift changes, and downtimes.
5 None N/A Change in raw material freeness May 2015 - Now Operational control of the heating elements for the each production Change in freeness due to 4 4.1 April 2014 lines using EMIS information freeness-analyzer May-June 2017 malfuncti...
AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of energy-efficiency projects under the Custom Incentives Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia in 2017. It outlines the process of verifying tracked cumulative savings and adjusting baselines based on findings from the DSMDS and interviews with participants. No baseline adjustments were required as no projects affected the EMIS measurement boundaries.
t models would require baseline adjustments. The results of the interviews revealed that no projects affected the EMIS measurement boundaries, and therefore, no new baseline adjustments were required. In 2017, the Evaluator adjusted the re...
AI summary The text discusses adjustments to energy efficiency project savings due to changes in compressed air system performance from retrofit projects. No new baseline adjustments were required as projects did not affect EMIS measurement boundaries. An adjustment was made in 2017 for Project 3 due to equipment upgrades and changes in baseline consumption.
d of 2015, the compressed-air measure was extended to Saturdays at the end of the production shift. By establishing separate baselines for Saturdays and Sundays, the original baseline consumption of Energy Management Information Systems 54...
AI summary The compressed-air measure was extended to Saturdays at the end of the production shift, and baseline consumption was adjusted for weekends. Increased production hours on weekends in 2017 affected energy savings, necessitating a routine adjustment to baseline consumption based on weekend production levels. The Evaluator recommends tracking production data as an independent variable for baseline regression.
avings values for the other three projects. Overall, the tracked savings calculated by the service provider were accurately documented and reflected the normal operation of the other three facilities. As for cumulative peak demand savings,...
AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of energy management projects, focusing on the accuracy of tracked savings and adjustments made to peak demand savings. Adjustments were made based on data analysis and historical comparisons, resulting in calculated peak demand savings values for specific projects.
0.5 was applied to account for the shift-change mode, which only coincides with the peak demand period between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m., and a positive peak demand savings value was established at 16.6 kW. Overall, the cumulative savings tracked...
AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Report discusses energy savings tracked by EMIS, noting that some measures generated negative incremental savings. It also highlights the need for ENS to improve data collection through monthly logs and contract changes to ensure accurate tracking of program participation and equipment changes.
re, the Evaluator suggests that ENS adopt an incremental baseline based on 2017 energy consumption data to establish 2018’s incremental savings results. Summary of Adjustments Made to Tracked Savings Table 20 and Table 21 below summarize t...
AI summary The Evaluator recommends that ENS use 2017 energy consumption data to establish an incremental baseline for calculating 2018’s incremental savings. Tables 20 and 21 summarize adjustments made to tracked cumulative and incremental savings of each EMIS project reviewed.
measures calculated 4 943,798 943,798 1.00 NA NA 131.0 131.0 1.00 NA NA Energy Management Information Systems 59 Custom Incentives Program Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report 13.2.3 Interactive Effects The savings associated...
AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) in the context of a Custom Incentives Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia. It addresses interactive effects of energy savings and the determination of Effective Useful Life (EUL) based on available data.
f incremental savings in EMIS has not been established based on measured values in the literature. The Evaluator therefore analyzed the available data to suggest a conservative yet realistic approach. Based on the 2017 evaluation results,...
AI summary The evaluation of EMIS (Energy Management Information Systems) found that incremental savings persist for participants, even when some measures show decreased performance. This persistence is attributed to either ENS (Efficiency Nova Scotia) support maintaining savings or the EMIS itself preventing decay in energy efficiency.
IS itself supports savings. This means that persisting savings are the results of a nil decay rate and that no additional avoided decay savings can be claimed due to support provided by ENS. The Evaluator, in collaboration with ENS, decide...
AI summary The text discusses how Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) and Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) estimate energy savings, emphasizing the challenges of measuring avoided decay savings and the decision to report only first-year incremental savings to avoid overestimation.
incremental savings. Consequently, persisting savings and avoided decay are accounted for through their effect on the EUL. To estimate the EUL to be applied to savings, two elements were considered: › The remaining time in the program comp...
AI summary The document discusses how energy savings are accounted for through the Effective Useful Life (EUL) based on program participation duration and potential decay after participation ends. It assumes an average of four years of EMIS participation and uses a sensitivity analysis to estimate savings decay.
2,000 1,969 4,932 8,434 EUL after end of participation - - 0.98 2.47 4.22 In this analysis, no decay rate above 50 percent is considered. The Evaluator considered that values above that would have been too pessimistic, based on the results...
AI summary The analysis discusses participant feedback on the usefulness of the Energy Management Information System (EMIS) and their confidence in maintaining energy savings after program support ends. All participants rated the usefulness of EMIS and service provider support highly, above 8 out of 10.
vings after participation. For savings occurring in a third year of participation, the EUL would therefore be 2 years plus 1 to 4 years (depending on the decay rate), reaching a total of 3 to 6 years. Even though the decay rate is currentl...
AI summary The document discusses the calculation of Effective Useful Life (EUL) for energy savings from the EMIS program, applying different EULs based on participation duration and decay rates. It also outlines revised gross savings for 2017, including energy and peak demand savings at the generator, and the impact of line loss factors on these figures.
1.044 1.046 Gross Peak Demand Savings – at the Generator (MW) 0.571 0.255 13.3 Net-to-gross Ratio The NTGR allows for determining the net savings, i.e., the energy savings that can be reliably attributed to a program or program component....
AI summary This section discusses the Net-to-Gross Ratio (NTGR) and its application in determining net energy savings from a program, considering free-ridership and spillover effects. It notes that last year a NTGR of 1.00 was used due to the assumption that free-ridership and spillover effects were nil, supported by interviews with participants and the limited penetration of energy management information systems (EMIS).
2017 DSM Evaluation Report Since all four 2017 participants have been continuing since 2015 or 2016, the conclusion that free- ridership is nil is still valid. The internal spillover effects were expected to be negligible because energy ma...
AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Report concludes that free-ridership is nil for all participants since 2015 or 2016. Internal spillover effects are negligible due to energy management information systems measuring savings at the facility level. Net savings from the program are calculated as 1.752 GWh for energy and 0.137 MW for peak demand, with adjusted gross savings and net savings being equal due to no spillover or free-ridership effects.
0.137 MW 0.137 MW 1.00 0.137 MW Evaluation Results 0.137 MW 0.255 MW 1.00 0.255 MW In 2017, the Evaluator did not adjust the incremental savings of the two projects for which a proper incremental baseline approach was used by the service p...
AI summary The evaluation of energy savings from projects in 2017 showed a 20 percent reduction due to changes in the approach used for calculating incremental savings. The Nova Scotia-specific factor was derived from Nova Scotia Power’s 2016 emissions and generation data. The document references the Energy Management Information System and the Custom Incentives Program.
ong the consultants and participants, as well as BDM’s role in promoting the service, supporting the participants throughout their application process and extending participation to new industries. Custom Incentives Program 68 Custom Incen...
AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Report discusses the Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) program, noting that seven participants were selected, with only four reporting savings due to the new participants not having generated savings by the end of 2017. The report focuses on incremental energy savings, achieving 1.402 GWh in net energy savings and 0.255 MW in net peak demand savings.
informed decisions, indicating that EMIS reached its main goal of assisting its participants in making real-time decisions about their processes using energy consumption data from metered systems. 27 The annual savings achieved with respec...
AI summary The document discusses the effectiveness of the Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) in helping participants make real-time decisions based on energy consumption data. It also outlines appendices related to the Custom Incentives Program and EMIS, including recommendations, interview guides, and visit protocols.
ew Construction Methodology Appendix VIII - Custom: Retrofit Calculation Example EMIS Appendix IX - EMIS: 2017 Recommendations Appendix X - EMIS: Project Review Protocol and Phone Interview Guide Custom Incentives Program 70 160 Saint-Paul...
AI summary This document outlines the Custom Incentives Program under Efficiency Nova Scotia's 2017 Demand Side Management (DSM) Evaluation. It includes appendices related to EMIS (Energy Management Information Systems) and provides supporting materials for the evaluation process.
vities and non-routine adjustments be planned as needed. In the case of the Custom Retrofit compressed-air projects implemented after the baseline period for instance, ENS and the service provider could have planned on the implementation o...
AI summary The text discusses the need to plan non-routine adjustments and track incremental savings in the Custom Incentives Program managed by Efficiency Nova Scotia. It highlights issues with how savings were tracked in the EMIS system, particularly for continuing participants in 2016.
Residential Efficient Product Appliance Retirement C C R Rebates Program Instant Savings C C R R Home Energy C C C C Assessment Existing Residential Program Green Heat C C C C C Efficient Product C C C C Installation New Residential Progra...
AI summary The document outlines various residential and business energy efficiency programs, including rebate programs, home energy assessments, and custom incentive programs. It highlights initiatives such as the Efficient Product Appliance Retirement Rebates, Instant Savings, and the Business Energy Rebates Program.
audit checklist developed by the Washington State University6 to improve the consistency and comprehensiveness of audits. The SBEAs are free to use this checklist and adapt it at their own discretion. Regarding the methodology used to prep...
AI summary The audit process conducted by Small Business Energy Auditors (SBEAs) varies in methodology and thoroughness. Some SBEAs use basic tools like cellphones for documentation, while others use more professional equipment. Additionally, some SBEAs failed to identify compressed air systems, potentially missing energy-saving opportunities.
uring sectors. Third, the applicant or the contractor applies a single facility schedule to an operation that involves several sub-schedules, like the schedule of a warehouse connected with an office. The peak coincidence factor (PCF) valu...
AI summary The text discusses the evaluation of energy efficiency measures, focusing on the peak coincidence factor (PCF) adjustments made in 2017. Modifications to PCF values were made based on verified facility operating schedules, with some adjustments resulting in lower peak demand savings ratios. The evaluation process showed only minor differences from previous years.
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rticipants had not 2 advanced as far in their EMIS implementation as forecasted at the time of the 2017 mid- 3 course adjustment. 4 5 Strategic Energy Management 6 7 SEM focuses on operational and procedural changes that companies can make...
AI summary The document discusses the implementation of the Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program, noting delays in EMIS implementation and revised start dates affecting savings claims. It also highlights the performance of the Direct Installation program (SBES) in 2017, showing energy and peak demand savings compared to planned targets.
understand 9 this market segment and the barriers faced by small businesses looking to participate 10 in DSM programs. 11 12 Electronic Technical Reference Manual 13 14 In 2017, ENS completed its electronic Technical Reference Manual (eTRM...
AI summary The document discusses the development of an electronic Technical Reference Manual (eTRM) by Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) in 2017. The eTRM is a web-based tool that integrates with ENS’s DDSM data tracking system, providing a centralized repository for energy-efficiency measure methodologies and improving transparency and accuracy in savings calculations.
development of a technical series to promote energy-efficient trends and new 11 technologies to potential participants. 12 13 Energy Management Information Systems 14 15 During 2018, ENS will continue to support existing EMIS participants...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) plans to support the expansion of Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) and explore a more flexible energy management approach combining EMIS and SEM. ENS will also pilot fault detection and diagnosis software to optimize facility operations.
2015 Verification Maintain and enhance the EMIS savings by adopting SEM program elements with the EMIS SV-20 (EMIS) In Progress ENS agrees with this recommendation. The existing 2018 technology. For the EMIS program, multi-year evaluated s...
AI summary The text discusses the need to maintain and enhance EMIS savings by integrating SEM program elements. ENS agrees with the recommendation and highlights the importance of multi-year evaluated savings, ongoing support, and commitment to SEM at the plant and company level.
SEM, ENS is currently working with a new service provider and will evaluate each participants' requirements for continued support beyond year one. ENS has engaged with past SEM participants, resulting in further interest in the EMIS progra...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) is collaborating with a new service provider to evaluate continued support for participants in the Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program beyond the first year. ENS has also engaged with past SEM participants, generating further interest in the Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) program.
rst year of participation. For these impact of 2017 recruitment efforts in 2018. reasons, the Evaluator concludes that EMIS is successful and should be continued and expanded. Continue encouraging EMIS participants to enroll in SEM and str...
AI summary The Evaluator concludes that EMIS is successful and should be continued and expanded. There is a natural connection between EMIS and SEM, and participation in both programs is believed to increase internal energy management capabilities and commitment, leading to deeper and more sustainable savings.
When participants continued taking part in EMIS for a second year, their tracked savings were the three EMIS models and the Evaluator re-baselined the fourth EMIS model. result of the sum of actions taken since the beginning of their parti...
AI summary The text discusses how Energy Nova Scotia (ENS) evaluates energy savings from participants in the EMIS program, emphasizing that savings are tracked incrementally and not just from new actions. ENS is also working on improving its methodology for re-baselining models to better capture incremental savings, especially those sustained through ongoing support.
port is available in the technical literature. As new research is conducted on the impact evaluation of programs similar to EMIS, this methodology might be refined to capture all incremental savings. Investigate ways of using energy manage...
AI summary The text discusses the potential of energy management information systems (EMIS) to generate greater energy savings and suggests ways to enhance their use. It notes that while some participants did not implement new measures in 2016, ENS has taken steps to increase incremental savings and is working with participants to achieve additional savings.
t could include additional support to participants or some form of performance incentive for service providers to identify potential new measures after easy, low-cost measures have been implemented. Track major changes to facility operatio...
AI summary The text discusses the need for performance incentives for service providers and the importance of tracking changes in facility operations to adjust energy baselines. It highlights an example where a retrofit project led to double-counting of energy savings due to an outdated baseline, emphasizing the need for systematic reviews to ensure accurate reporting.
e actively recruiting additional participants. 2018 participants. Continue encouraging SEM participants to enroll in EMIS and strengthen integration between the two program SEM-R2 In Progress ENS agrees with this recommendation and worked...
AI summary The text discusses the integration of SEM and EMIS programs to enhance energy management capabilities and achieve deeper energy savings. ENS agrees with the recommendation to encourage SEM participants to enroll in EMIS and anticipates increased participation in 2018.
M and climate adaptation with the appropriate authorities. We agree with the Service Provider recommendation of greater coordination between the EMIS and EMIS-SV-1 In Progress ENS agrees with this recommendation and continues to encourage...
AI summary The text discusses recommendations for greater coordination between the Energy Management Information System (EMIS) and the Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program. It suggests merging the two programs into a single customer offer, noting that other utilities have successfully implemented similar approaches.
continues to explore the option of merging the two offerings. Add the following EMIS related terms to the Definitions (p. iii); Baseline regression, Projected baseline, EMIS-SV-R2 Complete ENS agrees with this recommendation. The Evaluator...
AI summary The document discusses the inclusion of EMIS-related terms in the Definitions section, with ENS agreeing to the recommendation. It highlights the need to reference the relationship between reported energy usage and the projected baseline in definitions for cumulative and incremental savings.
in the Verification Consultant's Recommendation EMIS-SV- 2. One way to more clearly communicate the approach is to show the results for each step and each EMIS-SV-3 Complete ENS agrees with this recommendation. To help communicate results...
AI summary The Verification Consultant recommends including detailed tables in the 2017 Custom Incentives (EMIS) evaluation report to clearly communicate the methodology and results of energy savings projects. ENS agrees with this recommendation, and the Evaluator added summary tables of all reviewed EMIS projects to enhance transparency while protecting participant information.