E-32025 DSM Evaluation Reports
5 passages
1 Results General Overview - Check savings (in %) for each end use and identify where the major savings lie. Crosscheck with the energy efficiency measure list to validate if the savings claimed make sense. - Verify GJ/m2 and check benchma...
AI summary The text outlines steps to verify energy efficiency savings by cross-checking end-use savings percentages against measure lists and validating energy intensity via benchmarking data, noting factors like underground parking that may affect GJ/m2 comparisons between buildings.
Define Objectives Determine what the lookback window should achieve, such as reflecting typical usage patterns, operational hours, or accounting for seasonal variations.
AI summary The text outlines the need to define the objectives of a lookback window, emphasizing its role in reflecting typical usage patterns, operational hours, and accounting for seasonal variations in energy consumption.
Analyze Historical Data Look at historical consumption data to identify normal usage patterns and any anomalies.
AI summary The text directs analysis of historical consumption data to identify typical usage patterns and detect anomalies, suggesting a focus on understanding baseline energy behavior and deviations from it.
Consider Variability Account for variability in operations, weather conditions, and other factors that could affect energy usage.
AI summary The text emphasizes the importance of accounting for variability in energy usage due to factors such as operational changes, weather conditions, and other influencing elements.
Verification of Climate Data Validity Considering that the 1992 ADS study remains the only well-documented study for cold climates, it is still used to establish interactive effects. To ensure that the findings of the ADS study are valid a...
AI summary The document compares Nova Scotia's climate with Quebec's (specifically Trois-Rivières and Halifax) to validate the applicability of the 1992 ADS study for calculating interactive effects. It concludes that while there are minor differences in heating/cooling season durations, the ADS study's findings remain valid for Nova Scotia programs.