Topic:"Market Transformation" in M03669

A number of opportunities are emerging in the residential and commercial sectors for ENSC to support and promote new energy codes and standards. In particular, two areas to be pursued in the short-term are: - · the adoption of a high-perfo...

AI summary ENSC is exploring opportunities to support new energy codes and standards in residential and commercial sectors, focusing on high-performance T-8 lighting and a national commercial building energy code. Consultations with stakeholders are planned for 2011, with initiatives including technical support, promotion, and baseline studies for code enforcement.

ENSC Electricity DSM Review - demand will continue to exist. Experience from other jurisdictions shows how important it is to avoid interruptions in program delivery or year-to-year uncertainty about program existence. - E. Market-Transfor...

AI summary The document discusses strategies for market transformation and reducing barriers to entry in Nova Scotia's energy efficiency industry, including mandatory building labelling, subsidies for training and certification, and leveraging third-party certifications. It emphasizes the importance of long-term strategies and local economic benefits from DSM programs.

Program Finding Recommendation EnerGuide EEH-F6. EEH-R6. Existing The EEH program has both resource acquisition and market In order to achieve its market transformation goals, any future transformation goals. A pool of well trained contrac...

AI summary The EEH program aims to achieve market transformation goals through contractor training. Proper training ensures correct installation of energy efficiency measures and increases the likelihood of contractors recommending energy-efficient products. The withdrawal of federal rebates in 2010 and the transition of DSM program administration are also discussed.

NMR Evaluation of 2010 Existing Houses Program Page IV Program Design & Delivery (continued) Findings Recommendations EEH-F6. EEH-R6. The EEH program has both resource acquisition and market In order to achieve its market transformation go...

AI summary The EEH program aims to achieve resource acquisition and market transformation goals. Training contractors is recommended to ensure proper installation of energy efficiency measures and promote the adoption of energy-efficient products and services.

houses achieving an EnerGuide rating of 85 or higher qualified for an additional $300 rebate. For homes registered on or after September 7, 2010, the program no longer offers registration fee rebates. 2.1.1 Program Theory Program Backgroun...

AI summary The 2010 New Houses (NH) program in Nova Scotia aimed to improve energy efficiency in new homes through market transformation and resource acquisition. It was administered by Conserve Nova Scotia (CNS) and involved collaboration with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). The program required homes to achieve an EnerGuide rating of 80.5 and offered rebates for higher ratings. It included activities such as training delivery agents and energy evaluators, and engaging builders and developers.

ts age and energy use can be checked on a look-up table. Recommendation 4: Where survey information is used to establish hours of use, at least some light loggers should be introduced as a check. Recommendation 5: NMR has proposed a Nova S...

AI summary The text outlines recommendations to enhance evaluation accuracy in energy programs. It supports NMR's proposed socket study for market transformation, mandates site visits for evaluators, and emphasizes capturing physical details of equipment replacements. These measures aim to improve data integrity and program effectiveness.

II. Frameworks for Understanding Demand Side Management This section of the study sets up the framework for assessment of the programs and the evaluations which follow. There are three paradigms used for structuring Demand Side Management...

AI summary This section outlines three frameworks for assessing Demand Side Management (DSM): resource acquisition, market transformation, and climate change. The evaluation focuses on the first two, which use engineering, social science, and marketing perspectives, while the climate change framework is emerging but not yet integrated into current DSM regulations or industry terms.

The Market Transformation Framework The market transformation framework originated independently in Canada and in Sweden and was later copied and adapted in the US and the EU. It has earlier roots in social science, marketing, and material...

AI summary The Market Transformation Framework, originating in Canada and Sweden, was adapted in the US and EU. BC Hydro's DSM programs aimed to promote energy efficiency and influence provincial energy standards through strategic adoption, moving beyond mere marketing to set new baselines for development.

evelopment of a modelled baseline against which to assess home performance. Due to the change in the building code, NMR constructed two baselines using Hot2000:24 one for homes built prior to the code 23 In a market transformation perspect...

AI summary The text discusses the development of a baseline model using Hot2000 to assess home performance under the 2010 EnerGuide for New Houses and Performance Plus Program. It also mentions the impact of a new building code on baseline construction and the strategy to address free ridership by increasing incentives and raising participation requirements.

- [20] Bernheim, Douglas (1994). "A Theory of Conformity." Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 102, No. 5(October), pages 847-877. - [21] Bertrand, Marianne, Esther Duflo, and Sendhil Mullainathan (2004). "How Much Should We Trust Differenc...

AI summary The text lists a series of academic references related to behavioral economics, psychology, and energy policy. These references include studies on conformity, peer influence, advertising content, and market transformation. The focus is on theoretical and empirical research that could inform policy and program design.

BUDGET FOR ENABLING STRATEGIES AND COST ALLOCATION - Q. Please summarize your conclusions and recommendations concerning the Enabling - Strategies and the proposed cost allocation for multi-sector programs. - A. A budget of $5.0 million is...

AI summary A $5.0 million budget is proposed for eight enabling strategies, with allocations to education, research, and other initiatives. ENSC argues allocating 5-15% of its budget to long-term strategies is reasonable for generating longer-term value, even if short-term cost-effectiveness is not immediate.

orts. - Orange and Rockland (O&R). Led residential team to assess the cost-effective savings potential and to develop five-year program designs and budgets to attain this potential within prescribed budget caps. Potential analysis was info...

AI summary The text highlights projects involving Orange and Rockland (O&R), the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP), and NEEP. O&R assessed residential energy savings potential, AESP led DSM training workshops, and NEEP managed market transformation initiatives. ENERGY STAR initiatives under Mr. Reed's direction received national recognition.

ysis, Docket No. 99-328, February 1, 2000. Market Distortions Associated With Inconsistent Air Quality Regulations , prepared for the Project for a Sustainable FERC Energy Policy, November 18, 1999. Measures to Ensure Fair Competition and...

AI summary The text lists various reports prepared for regulatory and policy-related entities, focusing on topics such as market distortions, air quality regulations, competition in electricity markets, and performance-based regulation in restructured electric industries.

In 2005 - Best practice study for Hydro-Québec of government and utility programs aimed at accelerating proper installation of ground-source heat pumps (GSHP). Included review of Canadian, U.S. and European practices. - Pre-feasibility stu...

AI summary In 2005, studies and reviews were conducted for Hydro-Québec, Quebec Metro Technology Park, Ecos Consulting, Gaz Metro's Energy Efficiency Fund, and a coalition of stakeholders. These included analyses of ground-source heat pumps, CO2 reduction technologies, energy-efficient transformers, DSM programs, and international energy efficiency service models.

Published Articles and Book Chapters (partial list) - 2010 "Nobody's Perfect: Choosing (and Improving) Models for Energy Efficiency Program Administration", American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy . With J. Lindberg. - 2010 "Small...

AI summary The document lists publications on energy efficiency program administration, market transformation through mandatory labeling, and policy opportunities for energy disclosure. Key themes include improving program models, leveraging small commercial customers for savings, and transforming power supply markets through policy interventions.

CGA) : "Convergence of Technology, Market and Societal Forces: Implications for the Gas Industry" - 2000 Canadian Institute of Energy : " Distributed Generation: Needs and Opportunities, Promise and Concern" - 1999 Canadian Electricity Ass...

AI summary The text lists various publications and reports from energy-related organizations and associations, focusing on topics such as distributed generation, renewable energy, market restructuring, and energy efficiency. These documents explore the implications of technological and market changes on the energy sector.

- evaluation results, this paper presents industrial energy efficiency programs from the industrial perspective of global auto companies. - Castelow, Carl, C. Eric Bonnyman, Joseph Ghislain, Phares A. Noel, Mary A. Kurtz, Jim Malinowski, H...

AI summary This document lists academic papers on energy efficiency programs, including industrial initiatives by automotive and steel companies, low-income program evaluations, and market transformation in residential sectors. Key authors include H. Gil Peach and colleagues, with references to studies by the European Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ECEEE) and the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

ng market transformation. (p.21) - Efficiency Nova Scotia is focused on building capacity to enable Nova Scotia to become a - leader in energy-efficiency services, innovation and know-how. (p.23) - IR 27: With respect to ENSC's guiding pri...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) is focused on energy-efficiency services and innovation, including renewable heating strategies and biomass sustainability. The document includes several information requests regarding ENSC's alignment with the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), funding for renewable heating, and sustainability benchmarks for biomass projects.

Request IR-26: - With regard to market transformation efforts, what if any rules of thumb or other analytic - tools are usable to decide whether a loss-leader investment in the short term will produce a - positive net present value of effi...

AI summary The inquiry seeks analytic tools or rules of thumb to assess if short-term loss-leader investments in efficiency yield positive net present value over the long term, focusing on market transformation strategies.

1. Efficient Products – Retail Program (Power Down CFLs) Efficient Products – Retail Program (Power Down - CFLs) EEH-R6. In order to achieve its market transformation goals, any future program should consider offering training opportunitie...

AI summary The document discusses the need for training opportunities for trade allies and contractors as part of the Efficient Products – Retail Program (Power Down - CFLs) to achieve market transformation goals. It also mentions the creation of a new trade allies coordinator position to provide ongoing training.

1. Specific Action Items Specific Action Items R5. - A Nova Scotia socket study be conducted. The socket study is essential for understanding the market transformation dimension of CFL and LED measures and will permit a "socket target" to...

AI summary A socket study is to be conducted in Nova Scotia to understand market transformation for CFL and LED measures, enabling the setting of a 'socket target' for programs. ENSC has engaged CRA to carry out the study, with fieldwork starting in August and a final report due by September 30.