E-2Evidence of ENSC as DSM Administrator
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develop capacity to meet future needs 1 ENSC is evaluating several financing options, including potential opportunities to 23 enhancing existing training and quality assurance for its delivery agents 24 identifying and assessing needs...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENSC) is developing a long-term training strategy and exploring financing options to meet future needs. It plans to enhance training for delivery agents, collaborate with educational institutions, and build partnerships with retailers and distributors to promote energy-efficient products.
KEY PERFORMANCE ASSUMPTIONS Our assessment of the likely costs, benefits and electricity savings associated with this program is built upon hundreds of important inputs that address such issues as incremental costs, savings, baseline techn...
AI summary The program's performance assumptions focus on promoting high-efficiency air source heat pumps (ducted and ductless) with specific HSPF targets, referencing Energy Trust of Oregon and Energy Star standards. It addresses market penetration, energy savings, and penalties for inadvertent load increases from heat pump installations.
Introduction This report presents the results of the 2011 Socket Study conducted by Corporate Research Associates Inc. on behalf of Efficiency Nova Scotia. The overall goal of this study was to determine market penetration of energy effici...
AI summary This 2011 Socket Study by Corporate Research Associates Inc. for Efficiency Nova Scotia assesses energy-efficient lighting (CFL, LED) market penetration in Nova Scotia. The study involved an online survey of 1,004 residents, in-home verification visits, and analysis of lighting usage and adoption intentions. Results are weighted to reflect population parameters and include data tables and methodology details.
Permanent Light Fixture Bulb Types In identifying the market penetration of energy efficient lighting in Nova Scotia, it is notable that the use of CFL bulbs is vastly more popular than the use of LED bulbs in permanent light fixtures. As...
AI summary In Nova Scotia, CFL bulbs dominate permanent light fixtures (48%) over LEDs (4%). Energy-efficient residents, including homeowners, single-detached dwellers, and higher-income households, are more likely to use CFLs or LEDs. Demographic factors like age, heating sources, and income influence bulb adoption.
E-2(r)Revised ENSC Evidence
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KEY PERFORMANCE ASSUMPTIONS Our assessment of the likely costs, benefits and electricity savings associated with this program is built upon hundreds of important inputs that address such issues as incremental costs, savings, baseline techn...
AI summary The program's key performance assumptions focus on heat pump efficiency, using specific HSPF values for ducted and ductless systems in Nova Scotia, referencing Energy Trust of Oregon standards and considering load building penalties.
Introduction This report presents the results of the 2011 Socket Study conducted by Corporate Research Associates Inc. on behalf of Efficiency Nova Scotia. The overall goal of this study was to determine market penetration of energy effici...
AI summary This report details the 2011 Socket Study by Corporate Research Associates Inc. for Efficiency Nova Scotia, assessing energy-efficient lighting (CFL and LED) market penetration and transformation. Methods included an online survey of 1,004 Nova Scotians and 50 in-home bulb counts, with results weighted by region and housing type.
Permanent Light Fixture Bulb Types In identifying the market penetration of energy efficient lighting in Nova Scotia, it is notable that the use of CFL bulbs is vastly more popular than the use of LED bulbs in permanent light fixtures. As...
AI summary The document highlights that CFL bulbs dominate (48%) over LED bulbs (4%) in Nova Scotia's permanent light fixtures. Energy-efficient residents, including homeowners, single-detached dwellers, and higher-income households, are more likely to use CFLs or LEDs. Demographic factors like age, heating sources, and income influence bulb preferences.