E-22021 DSM Evaluation Reports
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Measure Assessment Document The impact evaluation scope for 2021 also included an update of the Measure Assessment (MA) document. The MA was updated with a new edition to include new products added to program offerings or new savings param...
AI summary The 2021 Measure Assessment (MA) document was updated to include new products, parameters, and annual updates for LED lighting, heat pumps, appliance retirements, and solar air heating. EUL values were added for new measures, while other measures retained 2020 data.
1.2 Process and Market Evaluation Objectives and Scope Process evaluation activities were completed for New Construction in 2021 and were aimed at achieving the following objectives: - › Collect information on the New Construction particip...
AI summary Process evaluations for New Construction in 2021 focused on decision-making processes and freeridership assessments. Market evaluations targeted residential LED lighting (Instant Savings), commercial LED lighting (Business Energy Rebates), and mini-split heat pumps (Green Heat), aiming to assess market trends, program satisfaction, and influence. Footnotes note low rebate data confidence and evolving appliance efficiency.
2021 Instant Savings-Findings: LED lamps and fixtures represent the majority of new lighting shipments, thus compressing shares of other technologies, notably CFLs. LED lamp shipments continued to grow and, based on Electrofed data, repres...
AI summary The text discusses the growing dominance of LED lamps and fixtures in the market, with LED lamps representing over 60% of Atlantic Canada shipments in 2020 and CFLs declining to 5% in 2019. It recommends updating baselines in the 2020-2022 Measure Assessment to reflect these trends and the anticipated shift to LEDs following U.S. regulations.
9.1.4 Instant Savings Participating Retailer Outlook A total of six retailers were asked about the impacts of COVID-19 on their lighting sales in 2021. They expressed mixed opinions. While two retailers reported increased consumer sales re...
AI summary Six retailers provided mixed feedback on the impact of COVID-19 on their lighting sales in 2021, with some reporting increased sales and others noting declines due to reduced foot traffic. Retailers also expressed differing views on the future of LED non-A-type and A-type bulb sales in Nova Scotia, with opinions ranging from growth to market saturation.
9.2.1 Market Shares of Lighting Fixtures in Atlantic Canada The lighting fixture market includes many different categories of LED and non-LED products, including ceiling, surface, pendant, and wall fixtures, recessed downlights, striplight...
AI summary The document discusses the market shares of lighting fixtures in Atlantic Canada, highlighting the growth of LED fixtures compared to non-LED products between 2018 and 2020. It notes that the LED market grew faster than the total fixtures market, with LED fixtures representing 94% of the total market in 2020, despite a 25% contraction in the overall market during this period, likely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lighting Products 2021 Letter on the Curve Explanation a. LED A-type bulbs b. LED Non A-type bulbs c. LED fixtures
AI summary The table lists various lighting products, including LED A-type bulbs, LED Non A-type bulbs, and LED fixtures, with columns for a 2021 Letter on the Curve and an explanation. The content appears to be related to lighting product information, though no detailed explanations are provided.
APPENDIX VIII IS: UNITARY SAVINGS CALCULATIONS FOR LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LAMPS AND FIXTURES This appendix presents the detailed calculations and assumptions used to establish the unitary savings for light-emitting diode (LED) lamps and fixt...
AI summary This appendix details the calculations and assumptions for unitary savings of LED lamps and fixtures under the Instant Savings program. Baseline parameters are updated annually to reflect changes in the residential lighting market, with updates based on the 2020-2022 Measure Assessment.
LED Recessed Downlight Fixtures The unitary savings value for recessed downlight fixtures sold through Instant Savings was obtained using the general lighting equation (Equation 1).
AI summary The unitary savings value for recessed downlight fixtures sold through Instant Savings was obtained using the general lighting equation (Equation 1).
Hours of Operation The Evaluator did not identify any new metering study that reported the hours of use associated with residential motion sensors for outdoor or indoor usage. Hence, the Evaluator again applied the hours of use values reco...
AI summary The Evaluator used existing hours of use values for residential motion sensors due to the lack of new metering studies. For 2021, 98% of LED fixtures with motion sensors were designed for outdoor use, with old and new hours of operation being 4.72 and 2.92 hours per day respectively.
ish between the new construction and the retrofit markets, there are likely differences in market uptake between the two, namely with LED fixtures being more attractive in the new construction market. 5% 20% 52% 35% 46% 17% 15% 23% 33% 35%...
AI summary The text discusses the market shares of different lamp technologies in Atlantic Canada from 2011 to 2020, highlighting the dominance of LED fixtures, particularly in the retrofit market. It also notes differences in market uptake between new construction and retrofit markets, with LED fixtures being more attractive in the new construction market.
Response 98 Don't Know 99 Refused - C4. [ASK IF MEASURE CATEGORY=LIGHTING] Were you aware that the lighting products rebated through the Business Energy Rebates Program are premium products certified by Design Light Consortium or ENERGY ST...
AI summary The question asks whether the respondent is aware that the lighting products rebated through the Business Energy Rebates Program are premium products certified by Design Light Consortium or ENERGY STAR®.
The next set of questions are to understand the state of the market in Nova Scotia for LED lighting, specifically LED general-use and decorative lamps, LED downlight fixtures, LED linear fixtures and LED linear lamps. [Note to interviewer:...
AI summary The text outlines a set of questions aimed at understanding the impact of removing certain LED lighting products from the Business Energy Rebates program in 2019. The questions focus on sales trends and product adoption curves for various LED lighting products in Nova Scotia's business market.
By business market we mean the commercial, industrial and institutional markets for lighting products. Lighting Products 2021 Letter on the Curve Explanation a. General-use/Decorative LED lamps b. LED downlight fixtures c. LED linear lamps...
AI summary The text defines the business market as the commercial, industrial, and institutional markets for lighting products and references a product adoption curve for the Nova Scotia business lighting market.
B y business market we mean the commercial, industrial and institutional markets for lighting products.
AI summary The text defines the business market as encompassing commercial, industrial, and institutional markets for lighting products.
[NOTE: Use 2019 Letter Curve to remind respondents what they answered in 2019. ] Lighting Products [2019 LETTER CURVE] 2021 Letter on the Curve Explanation a. General-use/Decorative LED lamps b. LED downlight fixtures c. LED linear lamps d...
AI summary The text presents a table outlining lighting products and references the 2019 Letter Curve to remind respondents of their previous answers. It includes placeholders for 2021 responses and explanations, but lacks detailed content or discussion.
Tracked Savings Calculation The measure used for the example calculation was a lighting retrofit in an existing large garage. The model and manufacturer of the existing fixtures were not known and were only listed as generic fixtures; thus...
AI summary The example calculation involves a lighting retrofit in a large garage using a generic fixture baseline and DLC Qualified Products List for efficient measure wattage. Table 1 shows values for LED 123 W high-bay fixtures replacing six-lamp T8 fixtures.
br>No change Pole/Arm-mounted Area Luminaires 13.7 No change Pole/Arm-mounted Decorative Luminaires 22.8 No change Parking Garage Luminaires 22.8 No change Case Lighting for Sign Retrofit Applications 11.6 No change LED Directional and Arc...
AI summary The table provides equivalent effective useful life values for various lighting products in 2021, with no changes noted across different categories such as pole-mounted luminaires, parking garage lighting, LED fixtures, and occupancy sensors.
Indoor Usage Lighting products cause interactive effects only if installed indoors. To account for this and obtain an overall interactive effects factor for all lighting products, the percentage of products installed indoors, listed in Tab...
AI summary Lighting products installed indoors have interactive effects, and the percentage of such products, as listed in Table 5, is used to calculate an overall interactive effects factor for all lighting products.
Table 5: Proportion of Lighting Products Used Indoors Type of Product Program Component % Indoor Source A-type LED Lamps 10 97% 2021 EPI Tracking Sheet Reflector and Decorative LED Lamps 11 (Except PAR38) EPI 100% 2021 EPI Evaluation (on-s...
AI summary Table 5 presents the proportion of various lighting products used indoors, based on data from evaluations, tracking sheets, and assumptions. The table includes LED lamps, fixtures, and components such as motion sensors and dimmer switches, with varying percentages of indoor use.
Table 6: Overall Interactive Effects Factors for Residential Lighting Measures Interactive Effects Factors Measure Type of Home Energy Savings Peak Demand Savings Heat Pump Heating and Air Conditioning -20.0% x 97% = -19.4% -90% x 97% = -8...
AI summary Table 6 provides the interactive effects factors for residential lighting measures, including energy savings and peak demand savings across different home types and heating/cooling configurations. The table includes data on various lighting technologies such as LED lamps, reflector and decorative LED lamps, nightlights, and motion sensors, with weighted averages and specific energy efficiency impacts.
(1) LED Lamps Dimmer Switches
AI summary The text discusses LED lamps and specifically mentions dimmer switches. It appears to be part of a larger section on energy efficiency and lighting technology, though no detailed arguments or claims are made in this excerpt.
Table 9: Electrical Unitary Savings Values for LED Lamps Type of LED Old Wattage (W) New Wattage (W) Displaced Wattage (W) Operating Hours (hrs/day) Unitary Savings Value (kWh/year) EPI 9 W Replacing 25 W 25 9 16 15.8 9 W Replacing 29 W 29...
AI summary Table 9 presents the electrical unitary savings values for LED lamps, comparing old and new wattages, displaced wattage, operating hours, and annual savings in kilowatt-hours. The table includes various LED types and their corresponding energy savings, with data ranging from 9 W to 18 W replacements and specialized bulbs like PAR20, PAR30, and GU10.
Type of LED Fixture Average Wattage (W) Average Equivalent Wattage (W) Displaced Wattage (W) Old Operating Hours (hrs/day) New Operating Hours (hrs/day) Unitary Savings Value (kWh/year) ENERGY STAR Certified LED Recessed Downlight Fixtures...
AI summary The table provides data on the energy efficiency of various LED fixtures, including average wattage, displaced wattage, and unitary savings value. ENERGY STAR certified LED fixtures show significant energy savings compared to traditional lighting solutions.
The unitary savings value for indoor motion sensors is based on the general lighting equation adapted as follows to consider the effects of motion sensing and dimming on energy consumption. The annual energy savings corresponds to the diff...
AI summary This text discusses the calculation of energy savings from indoor motion sensors and dimmer switches, using a general lighting equation adapted to account for their effects. The annual energy savings are determined by subtracting reduced consumption from base consumption, with formulas provided for both.
Table 116: Linear LED Fixture Baseline Wattage Subcategory Lumens Output (Im) Baseline Wattage (W) 4 v 4 l v mainaine 1,500 – 3,500 61.00 1 x 4 Luminaires ≥ 3,500 83.25 2 v 2 Luminairea 9 Detrofit Kita 1,500 – 4,500 61.00 2 x 2 Luminaires...
AI summary Table 116 outlines the baseline wattage for various linear LED fixture subcategories, providing lumens output ranges and corresponding wattage values. This information is relevant for energy efficiency and lighting programs.
Summary Table 120 presents a summary of the values used to calculate outdoor LED fixture savings. The detailed methodology follows.
AI summary Table 120 summarizes the values used to calculate outdoor LED fixture savings, with a detailed methodology provided thereafter.
Table 121 lists the parameters and corresponding values used in the equation below to calculate unitary energy savings for outdoor LED fixtures. $$Energy \ Savings \ \left[\frac{kWh}{yr}\right] = \frac{(Baseline \ Wattage - New \ Wattage)[...
AI summary The text presents a formula for calculating annual energy savings for outdoor LED fixtures by comparing baseline and new wattage, multiplying by annual hours of use, and converting to kilowatt-hours.
& lt;sup>213 As imposed by U.S. federal legislation. Incandescent Equivalent 2 nd Tier EISA 2007. 214 As imposed by U.S. federal legislation. Incandescent Equivalent 2 nd Tier EISA 2007. Using the baseline evolution presented above, the fo...
AI summary The text references U.S. federal legislation (EISA 2007) and discusses the evolution of LED lighting products, including baseline calculations and resulting values.
Lamn Tyne Replaced Lamp Typical Efficient Lamp (W) Halogen Incandescent Baseline 3 Years (2021-2023) CFL Equivalent Baseline – American Legislation 222 12 Years (2024-2035) Equivalent EUL Lamp Type (W) Baseline Wattage Displaced Wattage (W...
AI summary This table compares traditional lighting options with more efficient alternatives, highlighting wattage reductions and the expected lifespan of the efficient lamps. The 'Instant Savings' section suggests immediate benefits from switching to energy-efficient lighting solutions.
Typical Replaced Lamp (W) Typical Efficient Lamp (W) Halogen Incandescent and Incandescent Baseline 1 Year (2021) Halogen Incandescent Baseline – Canadian Legislation235,236 2 Years (2022-2023) CFL Equivalent Baseline - American Legislatio...
AI summary The table compares typical replaced lamps with efficient alternatives, focusing on wattage differences and legislative timelines for halogen incandescent, CFL equivalents, and EUL standards. It highlights the transition from traditional lighting to more energy-efficient options.