Topic:"Market Penetration" in M12780

Distributor Market Representation The Evaluator considers that the seven interviewed distributors represent an acceptable reflection of the overall market in New Brunswick. The non-participating distributor interviewed is a large multi-nat...

AI summary The Evaluator assesses that seven interviewed distributors in New Brunswick adequately represent the market, with non-participating and non-responding distributors noted, though the majority market share is held by the six participating ones.

6 BER Market Evolution E1 has been active in the light-emitting diode (LED) market of the business, non-profit, and institutional (BNI) sector through Business Energy Rebates (BER) since 2010. Market evolution assessments of the BNI lighti...

AI summary E1 has managed Business Energy Rebates (BER) for BNI sector LED lighting since 2010, with market evaluations conducted in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2024. The 2024 evaluation recommended further research to validate findings, focusing on LED linear lamps, fixtures, and outdoor fixtures, and using New Brunswick as a comparator for incentive impact analysis.

LED Product Mix Most distributors (4 of 6) said a growing selection of LED product offerings are kept in stock especially for retrofit lighting and in specific fixture categories such as flat panels and bathroom lights. Moreover, one distr...

AI summary Most distributors (4 of 6) maintain a growing selection of LED products, particularly for retrofit lighting and specific fixtures like flat panels and bathroom lights. One distributor noted the availability of LED equivalents for nearly all traditional lighting options, with stronger growth in residential compared to commercial sectors.

Laggard Market Customer Types Through this research, the Evaluator determined that there are mainly three customer types that continue to use non-LED lighting . The first group includes organizations with limited capital, such as churches,...

AI summary The Evaluator identified three customer groups slow to adopt LED lighting: organizations with limited capital (e.g., non-profits, small businesses), institutional customers under maintenance contracts (e.g., schools, hospitals), and large industrial customers with complex decision-making processes. Distributors retain non-LED options to meet these groups' needs.

6.2.2 Evolution of LED Versus Non-LED Lighting Products Stocked To understand the availability of LED versus non-LED products in New Brunswick prior to the launch of MBRP, the Evaluator asked New Brunswick (N.B.) distributors what proporti...

AI summary Distributors in New Brunswick reported carrying mostly LED lighting products (95-100% for most) prior to the MBRP program, with no change post-launch. One distributor cited inability to source non-LED fixtures, limiting non-LED stock to lamps.

istributors said they were unable to differentiate between DLC Standard products and DLC Premium products. Given this finding, the Evaluator hereby updates it 2024 recommendation on the LED baseline. Recommendation #7: When the new LED bas...

AI summary The Evaluator updates LED baseline recommendations to DLC-certified standard fixtures, notes the need to reassess non-LED lamp baselines by 2026, and highlights market trends showing LED adoption growth. DSM programs are adapting to LED market shifts, with some exiting BNI sectors. Distributors struggle to differentiate DLC product tiers.

- B10. [IF B9 = YES OR MENTIONED AT B8] Do you stock non-LED lighting specifically to meet the needs of these customers or market segments? - 1. Yes - 2. No - 98. Don't know - B11. A) Two years from now, in 2027, what percentage of your [R...

AI summary This section of the regulatory proceeding document asks respondents about their current stock of non-LED lighting and their projected LED lighting sales in New Brunswick by 2027, along with the reasons for any expected changes compared to 2025.

B. Lighting Market Assessment - B1. Based on your observations, what's happened in the commercial LED lighting market in the past three years in terms of…in Nova Scotia? Any differences to note in New Brunswick? [ASK FOR EACH] - a. New tec...

AI summary The section assesses the commercial LED lighting market in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick over the past three years, focusing on technological changes, demand trends, product availability, pricing, and market penetration. It also asks about the proportion of LED vs. non-LED lighting supplied in 2025 and regional differences.

Table 2: Incremental Equipment Cost Scenarios Scenario General Description The standard service is often considered to be the most popular service offering in terms of sales or penetration at the time.

AI summary The text discusses a table titled 'Incremental Equipment Cost Scenarios' and mentions the standard service being the most popular service offering in terms of sales or penetration at a given time.

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 annual reviews, specialized research, and program delivery. It is recommended to continue current activities and introduce a formal measures assumption validation process, supported by research and periodic reviews by a technical committee.

The template is provided as an attached Excel file, with a selected screenshot of the first page provided below: Initial Process Date: Measure: Sector: Technology: Program: Review Period: Existing Incentive What is the current incentive? I...

AI summary The text outlines a template for reviewing existing incentives, customer research, and technology research in the context of energy programs. It includes fields for assessing current market prices, penetration rates, and forecasted penetration, as well as questions about the nature of reviews and their timing.

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. It proactively updated the program by eliminating CFLs in 2014 and continues to engage with retailers for market insights. CLEAResult recommends continuing current activities and implementing general principles 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, pric...

AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of energy efficiency programs, focusing on methods to collect energy savings data, track market penetration, and set incentive thresholds. It emphasizes the use of feasibility studies, project applications, and supply chain engagement to improve program effectiveness and cost management.

updated, consistent with the recommendations in the General Principles section. Understand Supply Chain and Service Provider Considerations For the Custom Program, EfficiencyOne gains an understanding of the supply chain and service provid...

AI summary The document discusses how EfficiencyOne gains understanding of supply chain and service provider considerations through program management and evaluation. It also outlines how financial impacts are assessed through project screening, program management, and evaluation. CLEAResult recommends continuing current activities and implementing general principles, including expanding cost-effectiveness screening.

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 The Business Energy Rebates program, managed by EfficiencyOne, uses ongoing program management and annual evaluations to understand technology savings, price, and market penetration. Recommendations include continuing current activities and exploring new methods to assess operating hours for 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 outlines its approach to understanding 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 the baseline study for the residential sector 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 estimated market penetration rates for various energy efficiency measures in Nova Scotia. It notes that some measures, like outdoor clotheslines, have high penetration, while others, like dimmer switches and motion sensors, have unknown rates. The text suggests investigating incentives for outdoor clotheslines, as their usage may already be common in the region.

\ Obtained from taking the current incentive multiplied by the 2015 participation. It does not account for any change in incentive levels in 2015. \ \ Determined by adjusting the per unit gross energy savings for interactive effects, the N...

AI summary The text provides footnotes and a reference to a study on the market penetration of Instant Savings measures in Nova Scotia from 2015 to 2040, referencing a Demand Side Management (DSM) potential study by Navigant Consulting.

1. Market Research The process starts by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. The objective is to determine awareness, barriers and purchase decisions. Marke...

AI summary Market research involves primary and secondary research to determine performance metrics, costs, awareness, barriers, purchase decisions, market penetration, and technology age, such as new versus widespread solutions.

1. Market Research/Stakeholder Engagement The process starts by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. This will include data from utilities and consulting sta...

AI summary The process begins with primary and secondary market research to determine performance metrics and costs, involving data from utilities and consulting stakeholders such as contractors, vendors, customers, and advocacy groups.

dentify stronger candidate measures, improve data collection and cost- effectiveness modeling, and redesign programs to better align electrification with system planning needs within the current term. (d) As part of the proposed enabling s...

AI summary The text discusses the need for stronger candidate measures, improved data collection, and cost-effectiveness modeling to align electrification with system planning. E1 has committed to annual progress reports and highlighted research areas, including market research and evaluation of avoided costs. The Plan should include a defined pathway from analysis to deployment, rather than remaining solely a research activity.

renovation market; and participant forecast for the period between November and March 31, and for the following 3 fiscal years, by measure. Chris managed this assignment and acted as lead consultant. Solar Thermal Market Scan: Independent...

AI summary The text describes several projects undertaken by Posterity Group, including market research on energy efficiency technologies, analysis of the solar thermal market in Ontario, and an assessment of fenestration products in Canada. Chris managed and directed these projects, providing insights into market structures, barriers, and program evaluations.