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Topic:"Lighting Technology" in M08604

Matter: E-ENS-R-18 - EfficiencyOne - 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan Application, 2017 Annual Progress Report  and 2017 Evaluation Reports
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E-22017 DSM Evaluation Reports 30 passages
Section 485
es for both categories of LED lamps. 38 Natural Resources Canada, General Service Lamps, http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/regulations-codes- standards/products/6869 (Last accessed January 9, 2018). Instant Savings 75 Residential Efficient Pro...

AI summary The document discusses the calculation of displaced wattages for LED lamps under the Residential Efficient Product Rebates Program, referencing Natural Resources Canada's guidelines on general service lamps.

Section 490
Also, ENS uses a daily hours of operation value of 2.9 based on the NERHOU study.41 Revised Savings The Evaluator reviewed the unitary savings value associated with LED recessed downlight fixtures. Displaced Wattage To establish the displa...

AI summary The document discusses the calculation of displaced wattage for LED recessed downlight fixtures in the Instant Savings program, using data from the 10 best-selling models and referencing the NERHOU study for daily hours of operation. The average wattage of the LED fixtures and their equivalent incandescent/halogen counterparts is analyzed to determine energy savings.

Section 527
were available from Statistics Canada. Table 60 lists the interactive effects factors used for lighting products. Table 60: Interactive Effects Calculation for Lighting Products Energy Peak Demand Parameter % of Homes75,76 Interactive Inte...

AI summary The text discusses the calculation of interactive effects factors for lighting products, using data from Statistics Canada on home heating and air conditioning. It includes percentages of homes with different heating and cooling systems and their corresponding energy and peak demand effects factors.

Section 529
ilar to efficient lamps and were therefore considered. The Evaluator used the same interactive effects factor as lighting products. Table 61 presents the interactive effects factors for LED products. Table 61: Interactive Effects Factors f...

AI summary The text discusses the interactive effects factors for various LED products and indoor devices, including LED lamps, fixtures, motion sensors, and dimmer switches. These factors are calculated based on percentages of energy and peak demand effects, with different values for products with and without motion sensors.

Section 546
Lifetime Energy 7 years (2017-2023) 11 years (2024-2034) Savings (kWh) Baseline Wattage Displaced Wattage Baseline Wattage Displaced Wattage 44.1 W 34.3 W 18.4 W 8.6 W 354 The lifetime energy savings values in Table 65 and Table 66 were we...

AI summary The text discusses energy savings calculations for LED A-type and non-A-type lamps over different lifetimes. It calculates equivalent effective useful life (EUL) for LED lamps based on energy savings and regulatory changes, particularly the impact of EISA 2020 on baseline wattage requirements for reflector and decorative lamps.

Section 579
r and types of LED lamps rebated by Instant Savings, socket saturation, LED lamp prices, customer intentions with LED lamps, and customer demographics. 8.1.1 Market Shares of Lighting Technologies The residential lighting market is dominat...

AI summary The document discusses the market share of residential lighting technologies in the Atlantic region, highlighting the growth of LED lamps and the decline of incandescent and CFL lamps from 2010 to 2016. Halogen lamps also increased their market share during this period.

Section 583
Permanent Plug-in 2011 2016 2011 2016 Incandescents 48% 29% 50% 33% Halogens 0% 6% 0% 5% CFLs 48% 42% 47% 42% LED lamps 4% 24% 3% 21% Source: 2011 Nova Scotia Socket Study, 2016 Nova Scotia Socket Study 8.1.4 LED Prices LED prices have bee...

AI summary The text discusses the decreasing prices of LED lamps over time, from over $20 in 2012 to about $3.30 in 2017, driven by factors such as the shift to multipacks and the introduction of LED lamps in discount stores. It also provides data on the adoption rates of various types of lamps in Nova Scotia between 2011 and 2016.

Section 588
M. and Hoefgen L, Market Effects and Market Transformation: Their Role in Energy Efficiency Program Design and Evaluation, Prepared for the California Institute of Energy and the Environment, 2009. Instant Savings 121 Residential Efficient...

AI summary The document discusses the market share and recent trends in LED lamp usage and availability in Nova Scotia, highlighting a 21% saturation rate in permanent fixture lamps and a 24% saturation rate in plug-in lamps as of 2016, along with declining prices and increasing availability through various retailers.

Section 589
LED lamps are available at major retailers as well as at independent stores, as indicated by the various kinds of retailers participating in Instant Savings. › Canada will update the general service lamp minimum energy performance Likeliho...

AI summary The text discusses the increasing market share of LED lamps in Nova Scotia, driven by greater availability, price reductions, and customer intentions to adopt LED technology. It notes that the barriers to LED adoption are weakening and predicts a five-year window before LED lamps are included in Canadian regulations.

Section 590
oups of consumers adopting the new technology (as shown by the innovation adoption curve, in black), 116 its market share (as shown by the S-curve, in grey) will eventually reach the saturation level. The 2016 socket study found that LED l...

AI summary The text discusses the adoption of LED lamps in Nova Scotia, referencing market saturation data and the innovation adoption curve. It highlights that LED lamps are in a growth phase, approaching maturity as more residents adopt them. The 2016 socket study provides key data on adoption rates.

Section 607
Sections Recommendations 1 Continue providing program component support to expand the share of LED bulbs in the Nova Scotia residential lighting market while beginning to plan an exit strategy for A-type bulbs. Given the high participation...

AI summary The document recommends continuing support for expanding LED bulb adoption in Nova Scotia while planning an exit strategy for A-type bulbs. It also suggests monitoring market indicators and collecting data on LED and halogen bulb types and customer knowledge to better understand the lighting market.

Section 634
sting bulb P6a/P7a. Do you plan on installing this/these L-E-D bulb(s) in a specific room(s) in particular? P6b/P7b. In which room(s) do you plan on installing this/these bulb(s)?

AI summary The text asks respondents about their plans to install LED bulbs in specific rooms, seeking details on the intended location of the installation.

Section 643
re aware, before paying at the cash register, that a discount is offered on the purchase of L-E-Ds. Did knowing this play a part in your decision to buy L-E-Ds today? Discount Influenced Purchase 2015 2016 2017 Sample Size 201 221 94 Yes 8...

AI summary The text presents survey data on how discounts on LED bulbs influenced purchasing decisions from 2015 to 2017. A majority of respondents indicated that knowing about the discount played a role in their decision to purchase LEDs, and a significant portion stated they would not have bought any bulbs without the discount.

Section 996
LED Lamps 9W Replacing 40W 30.6 30.6 30.6 30.6 9W Replacing 60W 50.3 50.3 50.3 50.3 9W Replacing 100W 89.7 89.7 89.7 89.7 9.5W Replacing 40W 30.1 30.1 30.1 30.1 9.5W Replacing 60W 49.8 49.8 49.8 49.8 9.5W Replacing 100W 89.2 89.2 89.2 89.2...

AI summary The text presents data on energy efficiency improvements, specifically comparing LED lamps and low-flow showerheads to traditional lighting and fixtures, with metrics indicating energy savings and efficiency gains.

Section 1462
close attention to device installation and retrieval issues, corrupted data files and potential outliers. This process resulted in 434 of the 526 installed devices being kept for the result analysis. The UMP chapter on residential lighting...

AI summary The study analyzed 434 out of 526 installed devices, focusing on data quality and outliers. The UMP chapter recommended annualizing metering data to account for daylight hours, but sinusoidal modeling failed, leading to the use of a simple mean approach. The average daily HOU for LED lamps was found to be 2.48 hours.

Section 1464
10% 2.14 23% 1.65 2.63 Weighted Overall HOU 100% 2.48 9% 2.37 2.84 To properly translate LEDs’ HOU values into peak demand savings, the Evaluator analyzed the HOU values specifically occurring during the peak demand period. These HOU value...

AI summary The Evaluator analyzed LED HOU values during peak demand periods to calculate a peak-demand-to-energy ratio (PDER) for residential lighting measures. The average PDER of 0.161 W/kWh is significantly lower than the 0.249 W/kWh currently used by ENS, indicating a need for updated calculations.

Section 1480
under 0.05 hours a day Basement Hallway / Staircase 2.3.2 Wide Differences from Participants’ Estimated HOU Values A third test was performed to check whether the measured HOU values were widely different from the HOU values that the parti...

AI summary The text discusses the evaluation of measured HOU values against participants' estimates, noting significant differences and the use of a 300% threshold to flag outliers. It also describes the installation of data collection devices in various room types to capture diverse LED lamp usage patterns.

Section 1592
021.14 Massachusetts also uses a similar methodology and has set the adjusted EUL value at nine years for LED bulbs, which takes into account baseline increases that will occur because of EISA 2020.15

AI summary The text mentions Massachusetts's use of a methodology that sets an adjusted EUL value of nine years for LED bulbs, considering baseline increases due to EISA 2020.

Section 1789
oss energy savings at the generator, which is the highest result since inception. BER Mail-in accounted for 30 percent of the savings, while BER Instant Rebates accounted for the remaining 70 percent. The increase in overall savings is mos...

AI summary The Business Energy Rebates (BER) program achieved significant energy savings in 2017, with LED lamps and fixtures contributing greatly. BER Instant Rebates saw a 31% increase in savings since 2016, while peak demand savings rose by 4%. Lighting measures accounted for 61% of savings in BER Mail-in.

Section 1805
ings was high with respect to linear LED fixtures and LED downlight fixtures, while it was moderate for LED linear lamps and general- use/decorative LED lamps. Factors Contributing to LED Penetration Distributors were asked to rate the rel...

AI summary The text discusses factors contributing to the increased market share of LED lamps and fixtures since 2011, with lower prices being the most significant factor, followed by technology appeal and improvements. Regulations and legislation were seen as the least influential factor.

Section 1848
ndescent halogen lamps for omnidirectional lamps). Baseline wattage and hours of use values are outlined in Table 16. Table 16: Recommended Values for General-use and Decorative LED Lamps Subcategory Lumens (lm) Baseline Wattage (W) Hours...

AI summary The text outlines recommended baseline wattage and hours of use for LED lamps, including decorative and omnidirectional types. It discusses how the Evaluator reviewed subcategories to determine appropriate baseline wattage, using equivalent incandescent lamp wattages for comparison.

Section 1867
Tracked Revised Equivalent Rated Life Annual Evaluation Category Subcategory EUL EUL EUL (hours) HOU (years) (years) (years) 1 x 4 Luminaires 2 x 2 Luminaires and Retrofit Kits Linear LED Fixtures 50,000 4,410 14 11.3 11.3 2 x 4 Luminaires...

AI summary The document presents a table comparing the rated life, effective useful life (EUL), and hours of use (HOU) for various LED lighting products, including linear LED fixtures, luminaires, and reflector lamps. It provides data on the longevity and usage metrics for different types of LED lamps.

Section 1912
minimum energy performance requirements for MH ballasts. Market readiness of more No substitute more efficient than LEDs has come to the forefront. efficient substitute technology Assessing the above factors demonstrates that barriers to L...

AI summary The text discusses the declining barriers to LED adoption in the BNI sector, noting increased market share, availability, and price reductions. It also mentions the growth phase of LEDs and the increasing free-ridership levels as adoption rises.

Section 1913
aluator concludes that LEDs remain in a growth phase but are beginning to approach maturity as the BNI sector increasingly adopts LEDs, as indicated by the hatched area of the grey market share curve. Growth is expected to continue since m...

AI summary The evaluation of the Business Energy Rebates (BER) program in 2017 showed that it exceeded its energy and peak demand savings targets, achieving significant energy savings and reducing GHG emissions. The report also notes that LED lighting is in a growth phase and is becoming more widely adopted in the BNI sector.

Section 2045
∆ 4.3 8.8 ∆ Table 4: Baseline Evolution During the Effective Useful Life of LED Reflector Lamps in Downlight Fixtures CFL Equivalent Baseline Halogen Baseline American Legislation9 Typical Replaced Lamp Typical Efficient 7 years (2017-2023...

AI summary The document discusses the baseline evolution of LED reflector lamps in downlight fixtures, comparing their efficiency to halogen and CFL equivalents. It also notes that for other lighting products, current regulations are already efficient, suggesting minimal future regulatory impact on baseline efficiency.

Section 2519
ent EUL of 6.8 years. ∆ 1 ∆ 6 ∆ 4.3 ∆ 6.8 Table 3: Baseline Evolution During the Effective Useful Life of LED A-type Lamps for Downlight Fixtures Halogen Halogen Incandescent and CFL Equivalent Baseline Incandescent Incandescent Baseline A...

AI summary The text provides a table comparing the effective useful life and wattage of different types of lamps, including halogen incandescent, CFL, and LED A-type lamps, with references to U.S. federal legislation such as the EISA 2007.

Section 2521
7 ∆ 4.3 8.8 ∆ Table 4: Baseline Evolution During the Effective Useful Life of LED Reflector Lamps in Downlight Fixtures CFL Equivalent Baseline Halogen Baseline Typical Typical American Legislation7 7 years (2017-2023) Replaced Efficient 4...

AI summary The text discusses the baseline evolution of LED reflector lamps in downlight fixtures, comparing them to halogen and CFL equivalents. It also notes that for other lighting products, current regulations are already efficient, and changes are unlikely to affect baseline efficiency in the near future.

Section 2603
Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report Table 5: Schedules for Light Bulbs’ Compliance with New Standards12 Traditional Incandescent Light Bulb New Type of Light Bulb Effective Date Light Bulb Standards Maximum Maximum Standard S...

AI summary The document outlines compliance schedules for traditional incandescent light bulbs under new standards, specifying wattage limits and effective dates. It also mentions the types of lighting products available in the Canadian market that meet these standards.

Section 2614
e street-lighting requirements of Nova Scotia’s municipalities. Many lighting manufacturers have been making strong efforts to develop LED products, and the technology has been advancing rapidly.17 16 NMR Group Inc. and DNV GL, Northeast R...

AI summary Nova Scotia passed legislation in 2011 requiring the replacement of street lighting with LED technology. NSP has until 2019 to complete replacements, while municipalities have until 2022. The average lifespan of current high-pressure sodium street lights is about five years, necessitating replacements within the next decade.

Section 2616
al. The inventory indicated the energy consumption range for an average month and the proportions respectively represented by various categories of lamps. The results are summarized in Table 12 below. Table 12: Existing Lighting Units Inve...

AI summary The text discusses an inventory of existing lighting units in Nova Scotia from 2009, categorizing them by type, energy consumption range, and their proportion of the inventory and total power consumed. It also references regulations and a report on energy-efficient street lighting strategies.

E-9E1 (SBA) RIRs to IR-1 to IR-21 15 passages
Section 25
888‐414 4‐1336 Date Filed: May 30, 2018 SBA IR-08 Attachment 1, Page 2 of 24 Table of Contents Page Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 2...

AI summary The document outlines the 2011 Socket Study, analyzing light bulb usage and energy efficiency initiatives. It includes sections on bulb counts, adoption intentions, and in-home verification processes, aiming to assess program effectiveness and customer engagement in energy efficiency measures.

Section 28
s and plug‐in lamp bulbs. In contrast, regular bulbs comprise approximately one‐half of outdoor light bulbs, while four in ten outdoor light bulbs are CFL bulbs and one in ten are LED bulbs. Use of energy efficient CFL or LED permanent lig...

AI summary The text details energy-efficient bulb usage in Nova Scotia, noting CFL and LED prevalence in outdoor lighting, while permanent fixtures and plug-in lamps show different adoption patterns. Usage varies by demographics, heating sources, and household characteristics, with LEDs more common outdoors and CFLs/LEDs in residential settings.

Section 29
ength of time that their outdoor light bulbs are turned on during a typical day. Overall, residents report turning on their outdoor light bulbs for an average of approximately four hours per day. In order to assess their intentions to impr...

AI summary A 2011 study by Corporate Research Associates Inc. found that Nova Scotia residents typically use outdoor light bulbs for ~4 hours/day, with 40% planning to replace non-efficient bulbs within a year. While 50% intend to adopt CFLs, only 60% express certainty about LED adoption. Verification revealed discrepancies between self-reported and actual bulb usage, with energy-efficient bulbs disproportionately used in high-usage fixtures.

Section 31
LED. LED D bulbs are tthe least com mmon of all bu ulb types. Overall, re esidents of Nova Scotia report having an a average off 26 permanent light fixturre bulbs, 6 pluug‐in lamp bulb bs, and 4 outd door light bulbs. Residentss report tha...

AI summary Nova Scotia residents average 26 permanent light fixtures, 6 plug-in lamps, and 4 outdoor bulbs. Regular bulbs dominate (50% of permanent fixtures, 53% of outdoor bulbs), while CFLs and LEDs are less common. LEDs comprise less than 4% of all permanent and plug-in bulbs, with CFLs making up 37% of outdoor bulbs.

Section 32
en outdo oor light bulbs are CFL bulb bs (37%) and one in ten arre LED bulbs ((10%). Energy Effiicient Number of bulbbs found in .... Overaall Regular Bulbs CFLL Bulbs LED Bulbs Perrmanent Ligh ht Fixture Bulbs 26 13 12 1 Plu ug‐in Lamp Bu...

AI summary The text presents data from a 2011 study by Energy Research Associates Inc., showing that 37% of light bulbs are CFL and 10% are LED. It categorizes bulb types across permanent fixtures, plug-in lamps, and outdoor lighting, with notes on rounding. The data is referenced in an SBA attachment from 2018.

Section 33
5 Energy Efficient Perm manent Ligh ht Fixture Bu ulbs Use of energy efficientt CFL or LED permanent p ligght fixture buulbs is more p prominent ammong residen nce owners, Nova N Scotianss who do nott live in aparttments, resideents 35 yea...

AI summary The text discusses the usage of energy-efficient CFL and LED bulbs in Nova Scotia, noting higher adoption among older, higher-income residents and those using non-oil/electric heating. Regular and CFL bulbs are equally common in permanent fixtures, while LEDs are less popular. Data from tables A3a-d supports these trends.

Section 34
dent in permaanent light fixtures, while LED D light bulbs are a consideraably less popuular. (Tables A A3a‐d) In identifyying the markket penetratio on of energy efficient e lightting in Nova SScotia, it is no otable that the use of CFL b...

AI summary The text highlights the disparity in market penetration between CFL and LED lighting in Nova Scotia, noting CFLs dominate permanent fixtures (44.8%) while LEDs remain minimal (4%). It identifies demographics most likely to use CFLs, including homeowners, specific age groups, non-electric/oil heating, and higher-income households.

Section 35
hose who heat the eir home with h a source of energy otherr than electriccity or oil (e.gg., wood), and d/or those from m householdss with an ann nual householld income of $50K or moree. The followwing table outlines the chaaracteristics o...

AI summary A 2011 study by Corporate Research Associates Inc. identifies demographic factors influencing light bulb usage in Nova Scotia, including residence type, age, heating sources, and income levels. Regular bulbs are more common among renters and older residents, while CFLs are used more by homeowners aged 35-54 with moderate incomes.

Section 36
(over 50% of permanent light  Heat home with ‘other’ energy source (e.g., wood) fixture bulbs)  Household income level of $50K‐$75K LED  Own residence (at least one  Do not live in apartment permanent light  Household income level of...

AI summary The analysis reveals that homeownership, income levels, and heating methods influence the use of CFL and LED bulbs in permanent fixtures. Middle-income households are most likely to fully adopt CFLs, while higher-income households show lower rates of full adoption. Residents using non-electric heating sources are more likely to use CFLs.

Section 37
least half their permanent light fixture bulbs (55% compared to 43% of those who use electricity and 44% of those who use oil). LED Bulb Use in Permanent Light Fixtures – Detailed Findings As LED usage in permanent light fixture bulbs is n...

AI summary The 2011 study by Corporate Research Associates Inc. found that higher-income households and homeowners in Nova Scotia are more likely to use LED bulbs in permanent fixtures compared to renters and lower-income residents. Plug-in lamp usage is less common but more prevalent among middle-aged residents and those using alternative heating sources.

Section 38
reesidents, and d among thosse who heat ttheir homes wiith alternativve sources of energy (i.e., other o than oiil or electricitty). Turning to o the types off light bulbs found in plug‐‐in lamps, as ppreviously ind dicated, mostt plug‐in...

AI summary The text discusses the distribution of energy-efficient bulbs (CFL and LED) in plug-in lamps, noting a prevalence of regular and CFL bulbs with LED usage being lower. It also highlights that residents aged 35-54 and those using non-oil/electric heating (e.g., wood) are more likely to use energy-efficient bulbs.

Section 39
5 5‐54 years, an nd residents who w heat their home via m means other tthan oil or eleectricity, suchh as through wood. w The followwing table outlines the chaaracteristics of o residents w who are most likely to use more of each h specifi...

AI summary A 2011 study by Corporate Research Associates Inc. analyzed plug-in lamp bulb usage patterns in Nova Scotia, identifying demographic trends for regular, CFL, and LED bulb adoption across age groups and heating source preferences.

Section 86
has risen notably to 28 percent. As previously indicated, the relative mix of energy efficient bulbs in the Nova Scotia marketplace is quite different than five years ago. (Tables A3a-e) In identifying the market penetration of energy effi...

AI summary The market penetration of energy-efficient lighting in Nova Scotia has shifted over the past five years, with CFL bulbs remaining the most popular despite a declining market share. LED bulbs are growing in use, and lower-income households and renters tend to use more CFL bulbs compared to higher-income households and homeowners.

Section 260
ween 2011 and 2014, at how many, if any, of your Nova Scotia business locations did your company have a professional contractor or facility maintenance staff install or replace any lighting equipment?

AI summary The question asks about the number of Nova Scotia business locations where a professional contractor or facility maintenance staff installed or replaced lighting equipment between 2011 and 2014.

Section 264
ween 2011 and 2016, at how many, if any, of your Nova Scotia business locations did your company have a professional contractor or facility maintenance staff install or replace any lighting equipment?

AI summary The question asks about the number of Nova Scotia business locations where a professional contractor or facility maintenance staff installed or replaced lighting equipment between 2011 and 2016.

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