Topic:"Incentive Structures" in M03669

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

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

ENERGUIDE FOR EXISTING HOUSES (HOME RETROFITS) OVERVIEW: Conserve Nova Scotia operates the Energuide for Existing Houses program, in part with funds from ENSC for electric measures. Participants must undertake a subsidized energy audit ($1...

AI summary The Energuide for Existing Houses program, operated by Conserve Nova Scotia with funding from ENSC, provides subsidies and incentives for home retrofits. However, participation has dropped significantly following the cancellation of federal ecoENERGY incentives, and the program may need extensive redesign to meet its targets.

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL CUSTOM PROGRAM (C&I EXISTING, NEW CONSTRUCTION) OVERVIEW: The current Commercial and Industrial Custom Program is open to medium and large industrial customers (>250 kW demand). It targets both discretionary and mar...

AI summary The Commercial and Industrial Custom Program targets medium and large industrial customers, offering incentives for energy efficiency measures. It includes audit incentives, per-kWh incentives, and on-bill financing. Eligible projects must save at least 20,000 kWh/year, with maximum incentives up to $500,000. The program has met a significant portion of its 2010 target and is expected to meet the 2011 target, though initial high savings may not be sustained.

12 Standard Solutions to Retrofit Barriers BARRIER STRATEGIES Lack of Information  Information campaigns – information on costs, savings and selection issues can be included in marketing campaigns and distributed via installers Access to...

AI summary The document outlines 12 standard solutions to overcome barriers to retrofitting, including strategies such as information campaigns, incentives, financing, contractor support, and equipment availability. It emphasizes the importance of addressing issues like lack of information, access to capital, and split incentives through targeted interventions.

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

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

INCENTIVES We propose relatively high incentive levels – 60% for advanced systems and 50% for standard systems. In both cases, however, customer simple payback periods remain well above 10 years. The table below presents proposed incentive...

AI summary The document proposes high incentive levels for advanced and standard systems, at 60% and 50% respectively, but notes that customer simple payback periods remain above 10 years. Incentives would be capped based on a percentage of total installed cost.

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

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

3.1 C&I Custom Program (C&I) The C&I Custom program is a well run program with a well-documented and detailed data tracking process, rigorous policies and procedures to screen out free-riders, and a rigorous monitoring and verification (M&...

AI summary The C&I Custom program demonstrated strong energy savings in 2010 but missed demand targets. NMR recommends adapting incentives to include demand response. Program success was driven by expanded outreach via Sales Leads, though long implementation timelines may delay impact realization. The program's rigorous M&V and free-rider screening were noted as strengths.

each and marketing will become correspondingly more important to achieving those goals. The DSM Administrator should continue to work with the Sales Leads as well as encourage contractors to promote the program to their customers. 12 Portf...

AI summary The 2010 Business Energy Rebates (BER) program targeted C&I customers, with 13 participants receiving incentives. While satisfaction was high, stakeholders recommended improving incentive structures and increasing energy savings. The DSM Administrator is urged to collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness and achieve portfolio energy savings goals.

omeowners. Thus, at first glance the NH program may have been mostly a heat pump program. That said, survey respondents reported strong interest in energy efficiency and satisfaction with the program. 3.8 Appliance Retirement and Replaceme...

AI summary The text discusses the NH program's initial focus on heat pumps and high interest in energy efficiency. It highlights the success of the Appliance Retirement Program (ARR) pilot, despite high free ridership, and the need for future programs to address issues such as free rider screening, incentive structures, and communication planning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ent Refrigerators 31.2 149.8 100% 31.2 149.8 Total 639.8 3,070.5 74% 476.4 2,285.9 Program NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs Page iii Findings and Recommendations The process evaluation drew upon in-depth i...

AI summary The evaluation of the 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Programs in Nova Scotia found substantial demand for such programs despite high free ridership. The program achieved its savings goals and was extended into a second phase. Future programs should address free ridership, incentive structures, promotion timing, and planning and communications.

ers, developing rational incentive structures, timing of promotions, and careful attention to planning and communications. Detailed findings and recommendations are provided below.

AI summary The text discusses the importance of developing rational incentive structures, the timing of promotions, and the need for careful planning and communication. Detailed findings and recommendations are provided.

ARR-R6. The single most influential factor influencing customers‘ decision Any future program design should consider reducing to participate in the program was the removal and recycling the incentive amounts offered for appliances. The ser...

AI summary The program's free removal and recycling services were the most influential factor in customer participation. Incentives had less impact, and there was concern about the cost of removing smaller appliances. Respondents had mixed views on the necessity of secondary refrigerators and freezers, with most reporting no drawbacks after disposal.

nd only 32% rated this program aspect as extremely influential. Within the dehumidifier group, 67% of respondents said the $10 incentive had been extremely influential to their participation decision. Table 4-12: Influence of Incentive on...

AI summary The text discusses the influence of incentives and program information on participation in energy efficiency programs. Respondents in the refrigerator, freezer, and dehumidifier groups reported varying levels of influence, with the dehumidifier group showing the highest percentage of respondents who found the $10 incentive extremely influential.

NMR Evaluation of 2010 Appliance Retirement & Replacement Program Page A21 1. Yes 2. No 98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) FFR10. How influential were the following elements to your decision to participate in the Nova Scotia Power appliance re...

AI summary The document evaluates participant responses to the 2010 Nova Scotia Power appliance retirement program, focusing on the influence of incentives, information, and removal services on participation decisions, as well as willingness to pay for removal or recycling services if the program was not available.

Q21a thru i = 1 AND Q22a thru i≠1]: NMR Evaluation of 2010 EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program Page A9 23. So it seems that there were some recommended upgrades that you decided not to install. What is the ONE most important reason you d...

AI summary The text presents survey questions related to the 2010 EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program, asking respondents about reasons for not installing recommended energy efficiency upgrades. Key themes include affordability, payback periods, and rebate incentives.

ked with anyone about the EnerGuide for New Houses NMR Evaluation—2010 EnerGuide for New Houses Program Page A21 program did you have specific plans to build this house to achieve an energy efficiency level similar to what is required to e...

AI summary The text presents survey questions regarding participation in the EnerGuide for New Houses program, including whether respondents planned to achieve an EnerGuide Rating of 83 or higher, the impact of the program on energy efficiency levels, and whether financial incentives influenced their ability to afford energy-efficient upgrades.

ntioned a financial benefit as a secondary motivation— 13% reported reducing maintenance costs, 10% reported saving on energy costs/bills and 5% reported taking advantage of the incentive. (Table 4-6)

AI summary The text mentions that 13% of respondents reported reducing maintenance costs, 10% saved on energy costs/bills, and 5% took advantage of incentives as secondary motivations.

Net-to-Gross Ratio (%) 54% 54% 84% 84% N/A N/A Net Savings at Generator 72.8 503.3 1,194.5 6,245.0 1,267.3 6,748.3 1 These two programs are known collectively as the Prescriptive Rebate Programs. 2 These targets included 8 GWh of energy sa...

AI summary The BER program, part of the Prescriptive Rebate Programs, was launched in 2010 and saw 13 participants. While satisfaction was high, participants suggested improvements in incentive levels and structure to enhance energy savings.

r inquiries; and, when appropriate, to elevate customers quickly to the C&I Custom program if their projects appear to be too complex to be quickly approved. BER-F5. BER-R5. The majority of respondents were satisfied with the program. On a...

AI summary Respondents are generally satisfied with the BER program, but express dissatisfaction with rebate amounts. The program is noted as being new, with some rebates not providing sufficient incentives for implementation. Adjustments to incentives are suggested as necessary for future program years.

by one respondent). Other motivations for respondents who had installed HVAC equipment included reducing maintenance costs, taking advantage of program incentives, and reducing their carbon footprint. Table 5-6: Importance of Motivations f...

AI summary Respondents who installed HVAC equipment were motivated by reducing maintenance costs, taking advantage of program incentives, and reducing their carbon footprint. Table 5-6 outlines the importance of various motivations for product installation, with energy cost savings being the most frequently cited reason.

5.8 Satisfaction and Program Improvement Suggestions The majority of respondents were satisfied with the program. On a scale from one (―not at all satisfied‖) to five (―very satisfied‖), eight out of the eleven respondents gave a rating of...

AI summary Most respondents were satisfied with the BER program, rating it four or five out of five. However, rebate amounts were a point of dissatisfaction, with some respondents feeling they were too low. One BER participant noted that rebates for LED parking lot lighting were insufficient, suggesting they should be in the $300 to $400 range.

nk and terminate) V3. Are you the person in your company / organization who is most knowledgeable about your experience with the Business Energy Rebate program? 1. Yes (if YES go to P1) 2. No V4. We would like to talk to the person who is...

AI summary The text outlines a survey process to identify the most knowledgeable individual regarding the Business Energy Rebate program and asks about prior participation in Nova Scotia Power energy efficiency programs before 2010.

2010 98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) NMR Evaluation of 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program Page A4 P4. How did you first learn about the Business Energy Rebate program? [RANDOMIZE AND READ 1- 7, THEN 8] (choose one) KEEP RESPONSE 3&4 TOGETH...

AI summary The text presents survey questions from an evaluation of the 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program, asking respondents how they learned about the program and what motivated their participation, including options such as program incentives, energy cost savings, and recommendations from utility representatives.

98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) NMR Evaluation of 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program Page A5 Verification of Actions [V series] V1. [IF SAMPLE VARIABLE LIGHT = YES] Do you recall installing new lighting as part of the Business Energy Rebat...

AI summary The text contains a series of verification questions related to the 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program, asking participants if they recall installing energy-efficient equipment and referencing rebate amounts provided by Nova Scotia Power.

e? According to our records you received a rebate of $[ARebate] from Nova Scotia Power for the installation of new compressed air equipment or ugprades) 98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) V5. [IF SAMPLE VARIABLE HVAC = YES] Do you recall insta...

AI summary The text is part of a survey related to the 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program, asking participants about their installation of energy-efficient equipment and who was responsible for specifying the measures. It references rebates received from Nova Scotia Power.

1. Outside design professional 2. Contractor 3. Manufacturer representative 4. Utility account manager 5. Someone within your company / organization 98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) [ASK V7/V8 FOR EACH MEASURE CATEGORY VERFIED IN V1 – V5; V1...

AI summary The text outlines a survey process to identify the most important factors motivating companies to install energy-efficient equipment, with options including program incentives, energy cost savings, and recommendations from utility representatives. It also includes a reference to the evaluation of the 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program.

centive from Nova Scotia Power, could your budget have accommodated the full cost of the energy efficient upgrades including the incentive? 1. Yes 2. No 98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) FR4. How influential were the following elements to you...

AI summary The text presents survey questions regarding participation in the Business Energy Rebate program, focusing on the influence of various elements such as incentives, information, and contractor services on decision-making. It also asks whether the budget could accommodate the full cost of energy-efficient upgrades including incentives.

o extremely DK influence influential [IF MULTIPLE MEASURES – RETURN TO TOP OF FR SECTION FOR NEXT MEASURE] NMR Evaluation of 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program Page A9 SPILLOVER [SP series] [ASK EACH QUESTION S1 – S4 FOR EACH MEASURE CATE...

AI summary The text includes a survey question about the Business Energy Rebate Program, asking participants if they purchased and installed additional energy-efficient equipment after receiving rebates. It also inquires about the level of efficiency of the new equipment and the percentage of equipment purchased independently.

a percentage of the amount of [measure x] installed or pursued through the program? % (Don‘t know=999) ALLOW 1-998—THEY COULD HAVE INSTALLED MORE THAN WAS INSTALLED THROUGH THE PROGRAM SP4. IF SP1 = 1 ‗YES‘] How influential was your experi...

AI summary The text includes survey questions related to the Business Energy Rebate program, asking participants about the influence of the program on their decisions to install energy-efficient equipment and other energy efficiency actions taken by their organization.

. (Refused) NMR Evaluation of 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program Page A11 SATISFACTION [S series] S1. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=‗not at all satisfied‘ and 5=‗very satisfied‘, how was your company / organization‘s experience with each...

AI summary The text presents survey questions related to the evaluation of the 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program, focusing on participant satisfaction and barriers to implementation. It includes questions on program experience, likelihood of future energy-efficient purchases, and challenges faced in implementing energy-efficient measures.

98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Refused) NMR Evaluation of 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program Page A12 B2. What was the ONE most important barrier? (DO NOT READ ACCEPT ONE RESPONSE – SAME LIST AS B3) B3. What was the second most important barrier?...

AI summary The text presents survey questions related to the 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program, focusing on barriers to participation, the importance of reducing energy usage and managing energy costs, and suggestions for program improvement. It includes response options and instructions for participants.

g, interactions with utility staff, and program forms. _ _ NMR Evaluation of 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program Page A13 FIRMOGRAPHICS [F series] F1. What is the principal building activity where the energy efficiency improvements were im...

AI summary This document contains a series of questions from the 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program evaluation, focusing on firmographics such as building activity, floor space, number of employees, and facility hours of operation.

cility open? [998 = Don’t know, 999 = Refused] NMR Evaluation of 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program Page A14 F5. Is your company independent, or part of a larger company? 1. Independent 2. Part of a larger company 98. (Don‘t know) 99. (Re...

AI summary This document is part of an evaluation of the 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program, focusing on free-ridership and spillover effects. It includes a participant interview guide used by NMR Group, Inc. to gather information from respondents regarding their interactions with Nova Scotia Power's energy efficiency programs and any additional upgrades they have implemented.

t pose a barrier to participation in the C&I Custom program? [Probes: Assistance, availability, or interaction with program staff; requirements of any of the four-steps;] The BER program was designed to streamline the rebate process for C&...

AI summary The text discusses the Business Energy Rebate (BER) program and its implementation by C&I customers, highlighting the simplicity of the BER process compared to the C&I Custom program. It also asks about the experience with the BER program, including perceived barriers, process effectiveness, and motivations for participation.

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

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

ith NSPI staff [Does this vary by program at all?] e. Project implementation f. Rebate amounts [Does this vary by program at all?] g. Measurement and verification h. Application, rebate/incentive and associated paperwork [Does this vary by...

AI summary The text includes questions about rebate programs offered by NSPI, focusing on implementation, rebate amounts, and free-ridership. It also asks about energy efficiency improvements and whether the company would have taken similar actions without the rebate programs.

t measures and processes; or the NMR Evaluation of 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program Page A20 savings could be from PLANNED OR END-OF-LIFE replacements and installations of higher efficiency rather than standard efficiency measures and p...

AI summary The text discusses the evaluation of the 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program, focusing on energy savings from efficiency measures and the influence of the program on participants' decisions. It also asks about the importance of reducing energy usage and managing energy costs to organizations.

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

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

Evaluation of 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program Page A21 Staff Interview Guide for NSPI SLC & BER, July 2010 Date: Name: Programs responsible for:

AI summary This document is an interview guide for the evaluation of the 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program, prepared for NSPI SLC & BER in July 2010. It outlines the programs responsible for the evaluation process.

ion with others involved in the program, such as turf issues or bureaucratic red tape? Are there any other overall issues with communication, or opportunities for improvement? 9. We‘ll be going into a number of specific areas later in the...

AI summary The text is a part of an evaluation process for the 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program, asking about challenges such as communication issues and bureaucratic obstacles, as well as successes and areas for improvement in the program's planning and implementation.

areas that were not so successful? NMR Evaluation of 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program Page A22

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 Business Energy Rebate Program, focusing on areas that were not successful. It provides an analysis of the program's performance and identifies key issues.

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

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

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

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

rganization had not participated in the NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page C6 Commercial and Industrial Custom Program, which of the following actions do you think you would have taken? Please select all that apply. Would you h...

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 Commercial and Industrial Custom Program, asking participants about their behavior if the program had not existed, including potential delays in installation, budget impacts, and the program's influence on their participation decision.

l? b. To what do you trace the difficulties you encountered? How might they be addressed in future programs? 7. Since last year there have been a few changes to the C&I program i. Assignment of an NSPI project owner, who manages projects c...

AI summary The document outlines changes made to the C&I Custom Program, including the assignment of an NSPI project owner, improved tools for lighting savings calculations, simplified feasibility studies, enhanced data tracking systems, increased financing flexibility, and higher incentive levels. Questions are raised about the rationale for these changes and their effectiveness.

ith NSPI staff [Does this vary by program at all?] e. Project implementation f. Rebate amounts [Does this vary by program at all?] g. Measurement and verification h. Application, rebate/incentive and associated paperwork [Does this vary by...

AI summary The text includes questions about energy efficiency programs administered by NSPI, focusing on rebate implementation, free-ridership, and the impact of rebate programs on company behavior. It asks whether companies would have taken energy efficiency actions without the programs and how rebate amounts, paperwork, and implementation vary by program.

(2) 2010 Prescriptive Rebate Programs (BER & SLC) There are two Prescriptive Rebate Programs: Business Energy Rebates and Smart Lighting Choices.

AI summary The document outlines two Prescriptive Rebate Programs: Business Energy Rebates and Smart Lighting Choices, which were established in 2010.

Business Energy Rebates (BER) The Business Energy Rebates (BER) program was a new program in 2010, launched at the end of June 2010. The BER program provides financial incentives, through prescriptive rebates, to businesses throughout Nova...

AI summary The Business Energy Rebates (BER) program, launched in 2010, provides prescriptive rebates to Nova Scotia businesses for purchasing energy-efficient equipment. Modeled after Efficiency Vermont's DSM programs, it focuses on encouraging market transformation and typical applications of smaller energy-efficient technologies, with participants required to install equipment before applying for rebates.

HVAC Four of the projects in the BER program in 2010 involved installation of HVAC equipment. Each of the sites had a new high-efficiency air-source heat pump installed. In preparing an estimate of the savings for these four projects the N...

AI summary In 2010, four BER program projects involved the installation of high-efficiency air-source heat pumps. NMR reviewed and adjusted the DSM Administrator's methodology for estimating energy savings, resulting in an estimated 11.8 MWh of gross energy savings and a 2.9 kW peak demand reduction.

10 2012 DSM Program Average Measure Effective Useful Life 9 For the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Custom program, free ridership is assessed on a case by 10 case basis through direct customer interaction. By understanding each customer's i...

AI summary The document discusses free ridership assessment in the 2012 DSM Program, particularly for Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Custom programs, and strategies to enhance participation through innovative financing and program design adjustments, such as eligibility thresholds and incentive structures.

Request IR-50: With respect to the fuel substitution pilot, described in Appendix D, charts 13 and 14 (incentive levels), the report appears to show that all but three of the measures are proposed to have incentives of 20% or greater (one...

AI summary The request questions whether long payback periods for the fuel substitution pilot's incentives may act as a market barrier for participation. The response acknowledges that multiple factors, such as capital cost, perceived risk, and incentives, influence participation and notes that the pilot aims to understand these barriers.

Incentives - Levels increased for some measures to compensate for lack of matching federal incentives - Additional bonus offered for participants who achieve large savings - Explore financing options

AI summary Incentive levels have been raised for certain measures to offset the absence of federal incentives, with an additional bonus for participants achieving significant energy savings. The text also suggests exploring financing options.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL - The reader will note the linkage between increasing program unit costs and savings from codes and standards (the latter resulting in higher baselines and lower energy saving deltas, all else being equal). ENSC notes the...

AI summary The text discusses the 2012 DSM Plan and the challenges of balancing program unit costs with savings from codes and standards. It highlights the potential perverse incentives of assessing ENSC's performance solely on program unit costs. Enabling Strategies and low-income efforts are identified as high-cost components, with implications for future cost-effective savings.

- residential lighting savings opportunity that is not being adequately pursued by ENSC in - their 2012 Plan. - Q. How do the savings from the proposed behavioural program compare to similar - programs? - A. The assumed 1.5 percent savings...

AI summary The text critiques ENSC's 2012 Plan for underinvesting in residential lighting savings, comparing OPower's 1.5% savings to higher-performing but costlier programs like Cape Light Compact's 9.3% savings. It recommends prioritizing the Products Program, exploring alternative behavioral programs, and promoting CFLs to achieve 19.2 GWh in savings.

In 2006 - Review of the State of Maine's draft energy efficiency plan, including high-level issues and approaches, as well as analysis of new program opportunities involving frontloading washers, efficient computer power supplies and heat...

AI summary In 2006, activities included reviewing Maine's energy efficiency plan, analyzing reliability risks from efficiency goals, comparing North American and European energy savings targets, advising Hydro-Québec on policy strategies, assessing market opportunities for efficient technologies, and evaluating construction energy programs for multi-unit buildings.

is around $54 million or something like that, do you have any comments saying you can"t meet the targets as 2011 or 2012 targets or 2001 with $54 million thereabouts; you think you can"t or you can? MR. CRANDLEMIRE: I think generally we co...

AI summary Discussion centers on meeting energy efficiency targets with a $54 million budget and evolving LED lighting opportunities. Mr. Crandlemire asserts targets are achievable, citing Slide 51's $56-57 million projection. Mr. Faulkner acknowledges rapid LED market changes, noting the 2012 plan should consider updated products.

ponse to Undertaking U-1, ENSC estimated the new construction component of the C&l Custom and Prescriptive rebate at 20% of the overall program costs or approximately $295,000. 14 Transcript, p.102. 11 ENSC (Avon) IR-7, Attachment 1, revis...

AI summary ENSC estimated program costs for large industrial customers but lacks evidence of their participation in energy efficiency programs. No records show large industrial customers accessing the Business Energy Rebate or other programs in 2010, and data on 'Smart Lighting Choices' participation is unavailable due to missing customer rate codes. ENSC projects no increase in large industrial class customers in 2012.

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

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

ENSC. EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program BER-R3. When working with customers and training contractors, focus on the energy and bill savings opportunities offered by installation of the program measures. BER-S3. Agreed. ENSC understands...

AI summary The text discusses the EnerGuide for Existing Houses Program (BER) and the Business Energy Rebates Program, focusing on customer service, program participation, and incentive adjustments. It outlines recommendations and responses related to improving customer engagement, streamlining project approvals, and scaling operations while maintaining standards.