E-1Incentive Setting Methodology: CLEAResult Report & EfficiencyOne Implementation Plan
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1 3.2 Recommendation 2 2 3 3.2.1 Recommendation 2 a) 4 EfficiencyOne is supportive of maintaining up-to-date customer and technology 5 research for its energy efficiency measures, especially those with high levels of 6 annual expenditure....
AI summary EfficiencyOne supports maintaining updated customer and technology research for energy efficiency, acknowledging financial challenges. It commits to 2016 LED lamp market research, a 2017-2018 research plan, and developing a TRM and consolidated calculator. Budget constraints limit 2016 research scope, with Q3 reporting on impacts.
- Integrate the review protocol that has been provided in the Excel-based tool. The consolidated calculator will allow EfficiencyOne to better conduct the analysis that supports incentive setting. To support recommendation (1), CLEAResult...
AI summary CLEAResult developed tools and processes for EfficiencyOne to set incentives, including an Excel-based tool and financial simulations for the Instant Savings and Custom programs. Findings suggest reviewing heavy-duty timer and outdoor clothesline incentives due to cost thresholds and market saturation.
Understand Technology Savings, Price and Market Penetration EfficiencyOne currently understands technology savings, price and market penetration through three different avenues: 1. Annual review through program evaluation process; 2. Speci...
AI summary EfficiencyOne is advised to continue its current methods of understanding technology savings, price, and market penetration, while also introducing a formal measures assumption validation process and summary manual. The manual should include parameters supported by research and reviewed periodically, with a committee overseeing updates, particularly for LED technologies.
Understand Technology Savings, Price and Market Penetration For the Business Energy Rebates program, EfficiencyOne gains an understanding of technology savings, price and penetration through: 1. Ongoing Program Management and 2. Program Ev...
AI summary EfficiencyOne manages the Business Energy Rebates program by engaging with manufacturers and distributors, and reviewing project invoices to understand technology savings and pricing. They also conduct annual evaluations to update energy savings assumptions and are exploring methods to assess operating hours of program participants.
Understand Technology Savings, Price and Market Penetration For the Home Energy Assessment program, EfficiencyOne gains an understanding of technology savings, price and penetration through the following activities: 1. Ongoing Program Mana...
AI summary EfficiencyOne provides recommendations for the Home Energy Assessment program by gaining an understanding of technology savings, price, and market penetration through ongoing program management and program evaluation activities.
Market Penetration From reviewing the baseline study for the residential sector (a component of the DSM Potential Study 1 ), and other data provided by EfficiencyOne, CLEAResult has developed the current estimates for market penetration of...
AI summary CLEAResult has developed estimates for market penetration of energy efficiency measures based on the baseline study for the residential sector and data from EfficiencyOne. These are noted as estimates only.
Measure Estimated Market Penetration ENERGY STAR® LED A Lamp Low (under 30%) ENERGY STAR® LED Specialty Lamp Low (under 40%) ENERGY STAR® LED Recessed Downlight Low (under 30%) ENERGY STAR® LED Fixture Low (under 30%) Dimmer Switch Unknown...
AI summary The table outlines the estimated market penetration of various energy efficiency measures in Nova Scotia. Most measures have low penetration, while outdoor clotheslines have high penetration. The text suggests further investigation into the incentive for outdoor clotheslines, as their usage may already be common.
E-3REVISED Incentive Setting Methodology: CLEAResult Report & EfficiencyOne Implementation Plan - Clean Version
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FINANCIAL IMPACT ANALYSIS Any incentive setting exercise needs to incorporate the financial impacts into the analysis. It is important to understand how changes in incentives could affect the financial performance of a program. There are s...
AI summary The analysis outlines six components to assess financial impacts of incentive changes, emphasizing the need to evaluate current incentives, participation forecasts, expenditure, and market penetration, using thresholds from figures as reference points.
Program Evaluation Through the annual program evaluation process, participant surveys are conducted to determine free ridership and spillover savings . For the Custom Program, EfficiencyOne gains an understanding of technology savings, pri...
AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of a custom energy efficiency program, focusing on methods for capturing technology savings, market penetration, and cost information. It emphasizes the use of feasibility studies, project applications, and engagement with the supply chain to support program management and incentive setting.
stand technology savings and pricing. Investigate the potential to develop a method, beyond randomized audits, to document and understand the different operating hours for the program participants in the Instant Rebates stream because th...
AI summary CLEAResult recommends investigating methods to document operating hours for commercial participants in the Instant Rebates stream, implementing incentive changes, and analyzing technology penetration using semi-annual surveys for fluorescent, LED, and VFD technologies.
Understand Technology Savings, Price and Market Penetration For the Home Energy Assessment program, EfficiencyOne gains an understanding of technology savings, price and penetration through the following activities: 1. Ongoing Program Mana...
AI summary EfficiencyOne gains an understanding of technology savings, price, and market penetration for the Home Energy Assessment program through ongoing program management and program evaluation activities.
Market Penetration From reviewing the baseline study for the residential sector (a component of the DSM Potential Study 1 ), and other data provided by EfficiencyOne, CLEAResult has developed the current estimates for market penetration of...
AI summary CLEAResult has developed estimates for market penetration of energy efficiency measures based on a baseline study and data from EfficiencyOne, though these are noted as estimates.
Measure Estimated Market Penetration ENERGY STAR® LED A Lamp Low (under 30%) ENERGY STAR® LED Specialty Lamp Low (under 40%) ENERGY STAR® LED Recessed Downlight Low (under 30%) ENERGY STAR® LED Fixture Low (under 30%) Dimmer Switch Unknown...
AI summary The table outlines the estimated market penetration of various energy efficiency measures, with some measures having low penetration and others unknown. For unknown values, it was assumed to be under 40% for analysis purposes.
It appears that in terms of the customer cost incentive level threshold, all of the current incentives are suitable. The only two measures where the current customer cost is more than the PME are the dimmer switch and the motion sensor wit...
AI summary The document evaluates current incentive levels for various energy efficiency measures, noting that most fall within acceptable ranges. However, ENERGY STAR® A Lamps, Heavy-Duty Timers, and Programmable Thermostats are exceptions, with the latter two justified due to low market penetration. Incentive levels for most measures remain unchanged.
E-3-(i)REVISED Incentive Setting Methodology: CLEAResult Report & Efficinecy One Implementation Report - Redline Version
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EFFICIENCYONE INCENTIVE SETTING METHODOLOGY FILING (E-ENS-R-16) 1 EfficiencyOne commits to developing a market research plan for 2017-2018 2 within the 2016 calendar yearfirst quarter of 2017 to address CLEAResult's 3 recommendations. 4 5...
AI summary EfficiencyOne is developing a market research plan and an electronic Targeted Resource Management (TRM) tool as part of its incentive setting methodology filing. The TRM is expected to be completed by September 30, 2017, with a print version also planned for regulatory use. The company acknowledges the value of a consolidated calculator for incentive design.
FINANCIAL IMPACT ANALYSIS Any incentive setting exercise needs to incorporate the financial impacts into the analysis. It is important to understand how changes in incentives could affect the financial performance of a program. There are s...
AI summary The analysis emphasizes incorporating financial impacts into incentive setting, highlighting six components: current incentives, participation forecasts, expenditure, market penetration, and reference thresholds from figures. It underscores the importance of understanding how incentive changes affect program financial performance.
Understand Technology Savings, Price and Market Penetration EfficiencyOne currently understands technology savings, price and market penetration through three different avenues: 1. Annual review through program evaluation process; 2. Speci...
AI summary EfficiencyOne collects technology savings, price, and market penetration data through program evaluations, specialized research, and program delivery. It is recommended that EfficiencyOne maintain current activities and introduce a formal measures assumption validation process, including a Technology Readiness Model (TRM), supported by research and reviewed periodically by a committee.
Understand Technology Savings, Price and Market Penetration For Instant Savings, EfficiencyOne gains an understanding of technology savings, price and penetration through the following activities: 1. Energy Efficiency Standards (Regulation...
AI summary EfficiencyOne uses energy efficiency standards, program evaluation, industry data, and specific studies to understand technology savings, price, and market penetration for the Instant Savings program. In 2014, they eliminated CFLs based on upcoming codes and standards. Annual reviews and conversations with retailers help update assumptions and gather market data.
Program Evaluation Through the annual program evaluation process, participant surveys are conducted to determine free ridership and spillover savings . For the Custom Program, EfficiencyOne gains an understanding of technology savings, pri...
AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of energy efficiency programs, emphasizing the collection of energy savings and cost data through feasibility studies and project applications. It highlights the importance of understanding market penetration, engaging the supply chain, and setting incentive thresholds based on energy savings persistence.
Understand Technology Savings, Price and Market Penetration For the Home Energy Assessment program, EfficiencyOne gains an understanding of technology savings, price and penetration through the following activities: 1. Ongoing Program Mana...
AI summary EfficiencyOne manages and evaluates the Home Energy Assessment program by capturing technology savings from final audit reports and engaging with service organizations. Annual program evaluations are conducted to understand technology savings, price, and market penetration.
Market Penetration From reviewing the baseline study for the residential sector (a component of the DSM Potential Study 1 ), and other data provided by EfficiencyOne, CLEAResult has developed the current estimates for market penetration of...
AI summary CLEAResult has developed estimates for market penetration of energy efficiency measures based on a baseline study and data from EfficiencyOne. These estimates are noted as preliminary and not definitive.
Measure Estimated Market Penetration ENERGY STAR® LED A Lamp Low (under 30%) ENERGY STAR® LED Specialty Lamp Low (under 40%) ENERGY STAR® LED Recessed Downlight Low (under 30%) ENERGY STAR® LED Fixture Low (under 30%) Dimmer Switch Unknown...
AI summary The table lists various energy efficiency measures with their estimated market penetration rates, highlighting low and unknown penetration levels for several items. The unknown penetration rates are assumed to be under 40% for analysis purposes.
From reviewing the current incentive compared to the retail price, all of the current incentive levels fall within acceptable ranges of typical retail sales events (between 10-30 percent). The only three measures that do not are ENERGY STA...
AI summary The current incentive levels for most programs fall within acceptable ranges, but ENERGY STAR A Lamps, Heavy-Duty Timers, and Programmable Thermostats are exceptions. These programs have low market penetration or high savings potential, justifying their incentive levels despite not meeting typical thresholds.
69772Incentive Setting Methodology and CLEAResult Report and EfficiencyOne Implementation Plan - Second Revision - Clean Version
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Research and Engagement Phase Participation Forecasts Efficiency Vermont, through the new product development process, will estimate the total size of the market for that measure in order to forecast potential measure uptake. The best prac...
AI summary This section discusses participation forecasts in energy efficiency programs, emphasizing the use of historical experience and market size as indicators for estimating measure uptake.
Understand Technology Savings, Price and Market Penetration EfficiencyOne currently understands technology savings, price and market penetration through three different avenues: 1. Annual review through program evaluation process; 2. Speci...
AI summary EfficiencyOne collects technology savings, price, and market penetration information through program evaluation, specialized research, and program delivery. It is recommended that EfficiencyOne continue current activities and introduce a formal measures assumption validation process, similar to a TRM, with periodic updates and expert review.
Understand Technology Savings, Price and Market Penetration For Instant Savings, EfficiencyOne gains an understanding of technology savings, price and penetration through the following activities: 1. Energy Efficiency Standards (Regulation...
AI summary The Instant Savings Program relies on EfficiencyOne's understanding of technology savings, price, and market penetration through activities such as energy efficiency standards, program evaluation, industry data, and specific studies. EfficiencyOne has taken proactive steps, such as eliminating CFLs in 2014, and continues to review energy savings assumptions annually. The recommendations include continuing current activities and implementing changes to support the program.
Program Evaluation Through the annual program evaluation process, participant surveys are conducted to determine free ridership and spillover savings . For the Custom Program, EfficiencyOne gains an understanding of technology savings, pri...
AI summary The document outlines the program evaluation process for the Custom Program, emphasizing the collection of energy savings and cost data through feasibility studies and project applications. It also highlights the importance of tracking project type data, engaging the supply chain, and setting incentive screening thresholds based on energy savings persistence.
stigate the potential to develop a method, beyond randomized audits, to document and understand the different operating hours for the program participants in the Instant Rebates stream because those hours are highly variable within the com...
AI summary The text discusses recommendations for the Business Energy Rebates program, including the need to develop a method to analyze operating hours for program participants and the implementation of incentive level changes and new measures. It also suggests using semi-annual surveys to understand technology penetration in the commercial sector.
Understand Technology Savings, Price and Market Penetration For the Home Energy Assessment program, EfficiencyOne gains an understanding of technology savings, price and penetration through the following activities: 1. Ongoing Program Mana...
AI summary EfficiencyOne provides insights into technology savings, price, and market penetration for the Home Energy Assessment program through ongoing program management and program evaluation activities.
Market Penetration From reviewing the baseline study for the residential sector (a component of the DSM Potential Study 1 ), and other data provided by EfficiencyOne, CLEAResult has developed the current estimates for market penetration of...
AI summary CLEAResult has developed estimates for market penetration of energy efficiency measures in the residential sector, based on a baseline study and data from EfficiencyOne. These estimates are noted as being preliminary and not definitive.
Measure Estimated Market Penetration ENERGY STAR® LED A Lamp Low (under 30%) ENERGY STAR® LED Specialty Lamp Low (under 40%) ENERGY STAR® LED Recessed Downlight Low (under 30%) ENERGY STAR® LED Fixture Low (under 30%) Dimmer Switch Unknown...
AI summary The document presents a table showing the estimated market penetration of various energy efficiency measures in Nova Scotia. Most measures have low penetration, while outdoor clotheslines have high penetration. The text notes that unknown penetrations are assumed to be low and suggests investigating the incentive for outdoor clotheslines, which may already be standard practice.
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AI summary The document discusses the market penetration of instant savings measures as part of the Demand Side Management (DSM) Potential Study conducted by Navigant Consulting for Nova Scotia from 2015 to 2040. It includes adjustments for interactive effects, the NTG ratio, and line losses.
69773Incentive Setting Methodology and CLEAResult Report and EfficiencyOne Implementation Plan - Second Revision - Redline Version
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1 EfficiencyOne commits to developingdeveloped a market research plan for 2 2017-2018 within the first quarter of 2017 to address CLEAResult's 3 recommendations. 4 5 EfficiencyOne is currently determining the best approach for conducting 6...
AI summary EfficiencyOne is working on developing a market research plan and an electronic TRM as recommended by CLEAResult. They are also creating a consolidated calculator for incentive design purposes. These initiatives are part of their commitment to improve energy efficiency programs and data management systems.
FINANCIAL IMPACT ANALYSIS Any incentive setting exercise needs to incorporate the financial impacts into the analysis. It is important to understand how changes in incentives could affect the financial performance of a program. There are s...
AI summary The document outlines the importance of financial impact analysis in setting incentives, emphasizing six components including current incentives, participation forecasts, and market penetration. Figures 5 and 10 provide reference points for incentive thresholds used in the analysis.
The template is provided as an attached Excel file, with a selected screenshot of the first page provided below: Initial Process What is the forecasted penetration by the next review period?
AI summary The document asks about the forecasted penetration of a program or initiative by the next review period, indicating a focus on future implementation and planning.
Program Evaluation Through the annual program evaluation process, participant surveys are conducted to determine free ridership and spillover savings. For the Custom Program, EfficiencyOne gains an understanding of technology savings, pric...
AI summary The document discusses the program evaluation process, emphasizing the collection of energy savings and cost data through feasibility studies and project applications. It also outlines the need for tracking project type data, engaging the supply chain, and setting incentive screening thresholds based on energy savings persistence.
Market Penetration From reviewing the baseline study for the residential sector (a component of the DSM Potential Study 1 ), and other data provided by EfficiencyOne, CLEAResult has developed the current estimates for market penetration of...
AI summary CLEAResult has developed estimates for market penetration of energy efficiency measures based on a baseline study and data from EfficiencyOne, noting that these are estimates only.
Measure Estimated Market Penetration ENERGY STAR® LED A Lamp Low (under 30%) ENERGY STAR® LED Specialty Lamp Low (under 40%) ENERGY STAR® LED Recessed Downlight Low (under 30%) ENERGY STAR® LED Fixture Low (under 30%) Dimmer Switch Unknown...
AI summary The document presents a table showing the estimated market penetration of various energy efficiency measures. Most measures have low penetration, while outdoor clotheslines have high penetration. Unknown values were assumed to be low for analysis purposes.