E-22024 DSM Programs Evaluation Reports
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Residential Efficient Product Rebates In 2024, Residential Efficient Product Rebates achieved net electrical energy and peak demand savings of 24.617 GWh and 2.765 MW respectively at the generator. The two components under this program are...
AI summary In 2024, Nova Scotia's Residential Efficient Product Rebates program achieved 24.617 GWh of electrical energy savings and 2.765 MW of peak demand savings. The program includes Appliance Retirement (ARet) and Instant Savings components, with detailed results provided for each.
Instant Savings - › Participation levels in 2024 increased by 82% compared to 2023 levels, likely driven by E1's Lights Out campaign, with ENERGY STAR® certified LED fixtures and ENERGY STAR certified non-A-type LED lamps being the largest...
AI summary Participation in Instant Savings programs rose 82% in 2024, driven by E1's Lights Out campaign and LED product adoption. Savings from non-lighting products increased, with LED lighting remaining the primary contributor. Free-ridership for LED products decreased, and evaluated savings exceeded E1's tracked results.
Instant Savings Findings and Recommendations This subsection presents the key findings from 2024 Instant Savings evaluation. The Evaluator has no specific recommendation for Instant Savings. 2024 Instant Savings-Finding: Instant Savings su...
AI summary 2024 Instant Savings exceeded energy savings (77%) and peak demand savings (45%) targets. Participation rose 82% due to E1's campaign, with LED lighting driving most savings. Non-lighting savings increased, free-ridership dropped, and evaluator-estimated savings outpaced E1's tracked results.
5 Instant Savings Overview This section describes Instant Savings, follows up on past evaluation recommendations, and provides an overview of participation history.
AI summary This section outlines Instant Savings, addressing past evaluation recommendations and summarizing participation history in the program. It serves as an overview of the initiative's implementation and engagement metrics.
5.1 Instant Savings Description Instant Savings offers instant cash rebates to consumers who purchase eligible energy efficient products. Instant Savings is delivered with the help of one Delivery Agent (DA), Summerhill Group Inc., as well...
AI summary Instant Savings provides immediate cash rebates for energy-efficient product purchases in Nova Scotia, facilitated by Delivery Agent Summerhill Group Inc. and over 150 retailers, including online options introduced in 2019 and 2020. Rebate campaigns occur seasonally and year-round, with eligible products and SKUs approved by E1.
5.2 Follow-up on Past Evaluation Report Recommendations The Evaluator evaluated Instant Savings in previous years and issued improvement recommendations. [Table](#page-105-2) 16 provides a summary on the implementation status of a past rec...
AI summary The Evaluator reviewed the Instant Savings program in previous years and provided improvement recommendations. Table 16 summarizes the implementation status of a carried-forward recommendation.
Table 16: Implementation Status of Past Recommendations for Instant Savings # Past Recommendations Status Comments 2023-IS-R1 Review the incented models in the LED non-A-type lamp category (R, BR, Decorative) and phase out in 2024 any mode...
AI summary This table outlines the implementation status of past recommendations for the Instant Savings program. Recommendation 2023-IS-R1 involves reviewing and phasing out certain LED bulb models in 2024. E1 has agreed and started phasing out these models from January 2025, informing retailers that 2024 was the final year for LED measures in the program.
7 Instant Savings Impact Evaluation The objectives of the 2024 Instant Savings impact evaluation were to determine gross and net electrical energy and peak demand savings, annually avoided GHG emissions, as well as effective useful life (E...
AI summary The 2024 Instant Savings impact evaluation aimed to quantify gross/net energy and peak demand savings, annual GHG emissions avoided, effective useful life (EUL) values, and lifetime energy savings from the program.
7.2 Gross Savings For Instant Savings, gross savings correspond to the change in energy consumption resulting from eligible energy efficient products being purchased by participants regardless of why they participated.[19](#page-110-5)
AI summary Gross savings for Instant Savings are defined as the change in energy consumption resulting from eligible energy-efficient product purchases by participants, regardless of their participation motivations. This metric focuses on actual energy use reductions rather than program-specific drivers.
No interactive effects factors were calculated for power bars, outdoor devices, and thermostats sold through Instant Savings. For clotheslines and outdoor drying racks as well as large appliances, interactive effects were considered neglig...
AI summary The text discusses the absence of interactive effects factors for certain energy-efficient products sold through the Instant Savings program, noting that interactive effects were considered negligible for other items like clotheslines and large appliances.
Throughout the year, sales of eligible products may have occurred due to the influence of Instant Savings even if no discount was offered. This influence is due to better knowledge and awareness about energy efficient products and changes...
AI summary The evaluation of the Instant Savings program considers market effects from product sales influenced by increased awareness and retailer changes, even without discounts. Spillover levels from the 2023 evaluation were used for the 2024 assessment, with nil spillover values assumed for other rebated products.
8 Instant Savings Key Findings and Recommendations The 2024 Instant Savings evaluation included a comprehensive impact evaluation whereby NTGRs, notably for free-ridership, as well as unitary savings were reviewed and updated. The main obj...
AI summary The 2024 Instant Savings program exceeded energy and peak demand savings targets by 77% and 45%, driven by E1's campaign and LED product adoption. Participation rose 82% due to rebate deadlines, with LED lighting accounting for 69% of savings. Free-ridership dropped to 39% for LED lamps and 26% for fixtures. Evaluated savings were 16% higher than E1's tracked figures due to updated NTGRs.
Instant Savings Appendix III Instant Savings: Participant Online Survey Questionnaire Appendix IV Instant Savings: Participant Survey Results Appendix V Instant Savings: Tracking Sheet Audit Appendix VI Instant Savings: Algorithms for Free...
AI summary The document outlines appendices related to the 'Instant Savings' program, including participant surveys, audit tracking sheets, free-ridership calculation algorithms, and 2024 recommendations. It also includes a project number and contact details for a Quebec-based organization involved in the proceeding.
I5. How many individuals, including yourself, are part of your immediate household? DO NOT ACCEPT RANGE – NUMBER MUST BE AT LEAST 1 Record Number: 99. Prefer not to say I6. What is your gender? [ACCEPT ONLY ONE CODE] 1. Male 2. Female 3. N...
AI summary This text outlines a survey questionnaire and its appendix containing participant results. The survey collects information on household size and gender, with incentives offered to participants. The appendix provides results from the 'Instant Savings' program participant survey.
[Table](#page-70-1) 25 compares total tracked and evaluated savings for Instant Rebates. It also includes the realization rates, representing the ratio of evaluated net savings to tracked net savings, for both electrical energy savings and...
AI summary Table 25 compares total tracked and evaluated savings for Instant Rebates in 2024, including realization rates for electrical energy savings and peak demand savings.
Table 1: Instant Rebates Distributor Influence Level Algorithm 2022 Algorithm 2024 Algorithm 2022 Algorithm 2024 Algorithm
AI summary The text presents a table titled 'Instant Rebates Distributor Influence Level Algorithm' with columns for 2022 and 2024 algorithms. The table appears to compare different algorithm versions related to instant rebates and distributor influence levels but lacks detailed content or explanations.
Table 2: Instant Rebates Participant and Overall Free-ridership Algorithm 2022 Algorithm 2024 J Algorithm Question Answer Score Question Answer Score Plan ning • ' 1) Yes 1) Yes D1 Were you aware that you received a rebate when purchasing...
AI summary The table presents an algorithm related to free-ridership in the Instant Rebates program, focusing on participant awareness of receiving rebates for purchasing efficient products. It includes questions and answers from 2022 and 2024, highlighting a lack of awareness among participants.
Table 1: Measure Assessment Change Log Change Type Section Description Date Update 1.1.1(7) Pipe Insulation Update EUL value 2023-03-09 New Measure 1.1.1(10) Smart Thermostats for Electrical Heating Systems Renamed from the smart thermosta...
AI summary This table outlines changes made to energy efficiency measures, including updates to existing measures and the addition of new ones, such as smart thermostats for electrical heating systems and solar fixtures, with modifications to energy use levels and savings values.
Displaced Wattage For Efficient Product Installation (EPI), displaced wattage is defined as the difference between the real wattage value of the old lamp and that of the new LED lamp. Both these values are available in the EPI tracking she...
AI summary Displaced wattage for EPI is calculated as the difference between old and new LED lamp wattages. For Instant Savings, average displaced wattage values are established using two baselines: early replacement and replace-on-burn-out. The UMP methodology is referenced to ensure accurate baseline wattage representation for LED lamps.
To establish the displaced wattage of each category of lighting fixture offered under Instant Savings, the Evaluator identified the best-selling models listed in the 2024 tracking sheet for each type of LED fixture. The 10 best-selling mod...
AI summary The Evaluator determined the displaced wattage for LED fixtures under the Instant Savings program by analyzing the best-selling models from 2024. For recessed downlights, the baseline was set at 60 W MR16, while for ENERGY STAR Certified LED fixtures without motion sensors, equivalent incandescent wattages were calculated using lumens data from ENERGY STAR and manufacturer websites.
For heavy-duty outdoor timers, the electrical unitary energy savings value of 122 kWh is based on the results of the OPA 2012 Consumer Program Evaluation.[187](#page-0-0) The survey conducted for that evaluation states that heavy-duty outd...
AI summary The electrical unitary energy savings value of 122 kWh for heavy-duty outdoor timers is based on the OPA 2012 Consumer Program Evaluation. These timers are used for outdoor lighting, pool pumps, and car block heaters, similar to those sold through the Instant Savings program. Table 124 provides the annual unitary savings value for Instant Savings.
Table 135: EUL Values and Sources for Non-LED Lighting Residential Measures Measure Name Advanced Learning Thermostat for Central Heating Systems EPI 10 Various EUL values are used among jurisdictions. The common practice is to use the sam...
AI summary Table 135 outlines the Energy Use Life (EUL) values and sources for various non-LED lighting residential measures, including advanced learning thermostats, smart power controllers, and heavy-duty outdoor timers. These values are sourced from different studies and programs, with some measures having similar EUL values to other related technologies.
APPENDIX II Detailed Calculations of 2024 Equivalent EUL Values for LED Lamps and Fixtures This appendix presents how the equivalent effective useful life (EUL) of LED lamps and fixtures were calculated for applicable measures in the EPI a...
AI summary This appendix explains the calculation of the equivalent effective useful life (EUL) for LED lamps and fixtures in the EPI and Instant Savings programs. The EUL is determined by comparing the manufacturer-rated lifetime of the equipment with annual HOU values used to calculate unitary savings.
Table 373: Instant Rebates Distributor Influence Level Algorithm Current Algorithm Adjusted Algorithm Question Answer Score Question Answer Score Influence 1
AI summary The text presents a table titled 'Instant Rebates Distributor Influence Level Algorithm' that outlines a current and adjusted algorithm for assessing influence levels related to instant rebates. The table includes questions, answers, and scores, but the content is incomplete and lacks detailed discussion.