Topic:"Innovation Research" in M09096

9 markets? - 10 A: Yes. Even when markets are considered transformed, and saturated, there are often remaining - 11 opportunities to have positive impacts. Code compliance is a common example where, although energy - 12 efficient measures...

AI summary Even in transformed or saturated markets, opportunities exist for impact, such as through code compliance. Maryland's DOE study on residential construction shows improved energy efficiency, costs, and emissions. The study aims to document practices and quantify savings potential.

Software competency - LEAP (Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning System), Stockholm Environment Institute. Former trainer and current Principal Investigator of team using scenario modeling on three projects. - NREL System Advisor Model....

AI summary The text references two energy modeling tools: LEAP (Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning System) by Stockholm Environment Institute and NREL System Advisor Model. Ecology Action Centre is associated with the document dated February 26, 2018, which discusses software used in energy planning and renewable energy system modeling.

Residential DSM Programs Efficient Product Rebates 3.0 5.9 10.5 71.9 1.0 1.0 1.9 Existing Residential 7.6 66.5 29.8 479.9 16.1 2.2 8.8 New Residential 2.9 14.3 5.7 173.8 1.6 1.7 5.0 Business, Nonprofit and Institutional Programs Efficient...

AI summary The text presents a table summarizing participation metrics for residential and business demand-side management (DSM) programs, including efficient product rebates, direct installation, and enabling strategies. It highlights program categories, subcategories, and associated numerical data, likely reflecting participation rates or expenditure allocations.

Factors that can Place Upwards Pressure on Factors that can Place Downwards Pressure Component Incentive Rates on Incentive Rates  Customers indicate that the incentive is not  Customers indicate that the incentive offer sufficient to mo...

AI summary The document discusses factors influencing incentive rates for energy efficiency programs. Customer research highlights that insufficient incentives may deter participation, while increased awareness or attractive offers can boost engagement. Technology research indicates that rising costs could increase incentives, whereas falling costs or higher market penetration may reduce them.

vities should integrate easily with current or planned marketing processes at ENS. Whether formally or informally conducted, it will be important to document these efforts.  Revisit and review internal plans, guidelines, and tracking syst...

AI summary The text outlines steps for integrating marketing activities with ENS's processes, revisiting internal plans and tracking systems, leveraging market research, and conducting primary research on marketing infrastructure and efforts.

2. Automated M&V vs. Automated Evaluation Automated M&V and Automated Evaluation are different concepts with very different implications. Today, and looking forward, there is a financial interest and technical interest in the development o...

AI summary The text contrasts Automated M&V and Automated Evaluation, highlighting semi-automation's role in scaling energy efficiency programs through private capital and climate-driven initiatives. It references 'M&V 2.0' and research at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory on whole-building approaches, emphasizing potential for deep energy savings in commercial buildings through improved data and automation.

pdf)](http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/02/f19/UMPChapter17-residential-behavior.pdf). Prepared by James Stewart of The Cadmus Group & Anika Todd of Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, December 2014. Űrge-Vorsatz, Diana, Cynthia Rosenzweig...

AI summary References include a 2014 report by James Stewart (The Cadmus Group) and Anika Todd (Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory) on residential energy behavior, and a 2018 Nature Climate Change paper by Űrge-Vorsatz et al. on urban climate responses. Both contribute to discussions on energy efficiency and climate policy.

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Orange & Rockland (three dockets) GPU Energy Long-Term Capacity Agreement Pilot Program Docket No. EO11010026

AI summary The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is handling multiple dockets involving Orange & Rockland and GPU Energy, including the Long-Term Capacity Agreement Pilot Program under Docket No. EO11010026. The proceeding focuses on utility-related matters and capacity agreements.

2.4 Measure Types Addressed EERAM recognizes seven measure types, including: - Replacement on Burnout (ROB): An energy efficiency measure is installed after the existing equipment fails. - Early Retirement: An energy efficiency measure nor...

AI summary EERAM identifies seven energy efficiency measure types, including Replacement on Burnout, Early Retirement, Retrofit, Dual Baseline, Emerging Technology, Behavioural Programs, and New Construction. Each type is defined with specific characteristics, such as installation timing, impact calculations, and methodologies like the Bass diffusion model for emerging technologies and behavioral programs.

ue), then 15% are thought of as returning to the baseline population. As this 15% are once again members of the baseline population, they can now participate in any program that affects this baseline. There are no incremental savings accru...

AI summary The text outlines adjustments to cumulative savings in multi-life DSM programs when participants re-engage. It explains that rejoining the baseline population requires removing their prior savings, while future savings depend on changes in codes/standards and technological advancements (e.g., LED efficiency vs. appliance recycling). Savings attributed to new codes/standards are separated from program measures.

5.1 Data Sources The primary data collection approach consisted of on‐site surveys with a sample size of 30 Nova Scotia businesses. The surveys collected primary data from Nova Scotia businesses. On‐site surveys collected in‐depth equipmen...

AI summary The data collection involved on-site surveys of 30 Nova Scotia businesses with a 90% confidence level and 15% margin of error. Supplementary data from ENSC, CRA, NRCan, and Statistics Canada surveys (CICES, CIBEUS) were used for baseline calculations and energy density measurements.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL tests will measure the impacts of customized recommendations on customer engagement and program enrollment. EfficiencyOne is also anticipating the receipt of interval data for large industrial customers in 2019, which will...

AI summary EfficiencyOne plans to use interval data for industrial customers to improve energy efficiency analysis and reduce Home Energy Assessment program costs. The Locational-DSM pilot faces delays due to NS Power's delayed distribution data. Research aims to reduce on-site audits and enhance evaluation methods using usage data.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY After a number of years of moderate but steady growth, the Nova Scotia residential solar market has experienced a significant increase in uptake over the past year. Provincial support for residential solar through Efficie...

AI summary The Nova Scotia residential solar market has seen significant growth due to ENS's SolarHomes program, which has boosted customer interest and local industry development. The study outlines market forecasts, job creation estimates, skills gaps, and opportunities in emerging technologies like battery storage and EV chargers.

STRUCTURE OF REPORT This report is structured as follows: RESIDENTIAL SOLAR MARKET OUTLOOK: Presents forecasted demand under market and technology uncertainty as well as different policy options. SOLAR LABOUR FORCE: Highlights the current...

AI summary The report outlines four sections: forecasting residential solar demand under policy scenarios, analyzing the solar labor market in Nova Scotia, evaluating opportunities in battery storage and EV charging, and summarizing key findings.

2020-2022 DSM NSUARB IR-11 Attachment 1 Page 22 of 40 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) SOLAR LABOUR FORCE

AI summary The document discusses the Solar Labour Force initiative within the context of Nova Scotia's Demand Side Management (DSM) regulatory proceedings. It outlines efforts by Nova Scotia Power (NSP) and Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) to address workforce development in solar energy, with potential implications for programs like PPA and NWA.

retooled to focus on ancillary non-module hardware including mounting structures, combiner boxes, sensors, controls and other balance of system hardware. - Strong opportunities for Nova Scotia in distribution activities : Activities relate...

AI summary The document highlights Nova Scotia's potential as a solar supply-chain distribution hub due to its port access and competitive logistics advantages. It emphasizes opportunities in R&D, citing academic institutions and collaborations like Tesla-Dalhousie NSERC projects. Local distribution consolidation is proposed to reduce transportation costs, while the province's academic and applied research capabilities are positioned to support emerging solar technologies.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES In this section, we assess the potential for the solar industry to engage in business activities related to emerging technologies; namely battery storage and Electric Vehicles (EVs). For each of the two technologies,...

AI summary The section evaluates the solar industry's potential in battery storage and EVs, assessing market size and industry readiness based on survey responses from industry participants. Key focus areas include technological adoption, market scalability, and industry preparedness for emerging technologies.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Interactive Engagement Session A session was held during the 2018 Nova Scotia Solar Summit to present interim results from the study to the industry and obtain input from industry members. Using an interactive engage...

AI summary Stakeholder engagement activities included an interactive session at the 2018 Nova Scotia Solar Summit, discussing four topics: residential solar barriers, employment growth, supply chain expansion, and emerging technologies. Six targeted interviews were conducted to inform the study's Supply Chain Assessment and Labour Force Study.

Program History The Existing Residential program has been operating in various forms since Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation became Nova Scotia's DSM Administrator. The oldest component, Home Energy Assessment, was inherited from Conserve...

AI summary The Existing Residential program, managed by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation since becoming Nova Scotia's DSM Administrator, has evolved through various components. The Home Energy Assessment (HEA) was inherited from Conserve Nova Scotia and NS Power, with HEA incentives previously offered by the federal government in the early 2000s. Other components like Green Heat and Efficient Product Installation have developed from pilot programs.

6. ENABLING STRATEGIES Enabling Strategies are an essential component of this DSM Plan and are required for EfficiencyOne to meet energy and system-peak demand savings targets now and in the future. As in previous plans, EfficiencyOne will...

AI summary Enabling Strategies are crucial for EfficiencyOne's DSM Plan to meet energy and demand savings targets. Strategies include education, research, and initiatives like the Efficiency Trade Network. Objectives focus on increasing awareness, program innovation, and market transformation through long-term participation and improved service delivery.

1.1.1 – Objectives The market actor interviews are meant to provide an understanding of the local context in Nova Scotia where new MURBs are planned. The discussions focused on typical heating systems in new construction MURBs, both in rec...

AI summary The document outlines interviews conducted to understand heating systems in new Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) in Nova Scotia, focusing on Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pumps. An interview guide was co-developed by E1 and Heritage Gas, using a qualitative, semi-structured approach to gather sector insights.

2 JURISDICTIONAL SCAN This chapter describes the methodology used for the jurisdictional scan of similar programs and the insights they provided. The objective of this part of the study is primarily to answer the following question: How is...

AI summary This chapter outlines the methodology for a jurisdictional scan of similar programs, aiming to determine how analogous issues are addressed in other relevant jurisdictions through comparative analysis and insights gathered from such studies.

2.1 – Methodology The jurisdictional scan focused on local energy efficiency programs and not on the local market context or recent market transformation. The following criteria were initially set by Dunsky, E1 and Heritage Gas to identify...

AI summary The jurisdictional scan focused on energy efficiency programs, identifying seven jurisdictions after broadening initial criteria. Three program types (prescriptive, new construction custom, and GHG-reduction-focused) were analyzed for VRF heat pump incentives. The limited program data suggests findings reflect common practices, not best practices.

2. BACKGROUND - EfficiencyOne is providing to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board EfficiencyOne's - Performance Alignment Study conducted by KPMG as Attachment A. During the 2020-2022 DSM - Resource Plan regulatory process, Intervenor...

AI summary EfficiencyOne is providing a Performance Alignment Study by KPMG to the NSUARB, following the Board's 2019 Order to investigate overestimated costs in DSM programs. The study, initiated in October 2019, includes cost reviews, variance analysis, and jurisdictional comparisons.