Topic:"Program Participation Metrics" in M07544

Table 3: Research Engagement Phase Research and Engagement Phase To determine the impact of the measure on the total savings target and budget, it is critical to create a participation forecast. In Ontario, the IESO requires that any new p...

AI summary The text discusses the importance of creating a participation forecast to determine the impact of a measure on the total savings target and budget. It references Ontario's IESO requirement for a formal business case submission process that includes a program participation forecast.

rovide insight on the contractor and customer program experience. EfficiencyOne also has dedicated Application Coordinators for application support and approval in the program. They work with both the distributors in the midstream program...

AI summary The text discusses the Business Energy Rebates program, highlighting EfficiencyOne's role in providing application support and program benchmarking based on similar programs like Efficiency Vermont. It also emphasizes the importance of program evaluation, market research, and understanding customer motivations and barriers in the commercial and industrial sectors.

One of the key considerations for incentive level setting is to match the incentive to program design. If the program design has certain objectives or uses a specific delivery structure, the incentives should match these considerations. In...

AI summary The text discusses the process of setting incentive levels in energy efficiency programs, emphasizing alignment with program design, historical experience, and cost effectiveness. Incentive structures vary between small and large commercial projects, and are reviewed annually. Communication with stakeholders is ongoing, and a measures list is used to support the process.

Research and Engagement Phase To determine the impact of the measure on the total savings target and budget, it is critical to create a participation forecast. In Ontario, the IESO requires that any new program or measure be approved throu...

AI summary The text discusses the importance of creating a participation forecast to determine the impact of a measure on the total savings target and budget. It references Ontario's IESO requirement for a formal business case submission process, including a program participation forecast, to approve new programs or measures.

m delivery structure, there may be options to improve tracking frequency. It is advised that as much granularity as possible should be used for frequency. This granularity will provide insight into potential program or portfolio budget ris...

AI summary The text discusses the importance of tracking frequency in program delivery structures, emphasizing the need for granularity to identify budget risks early and adjust spending. Some programs may only be able to track data monthly.

Distributors can provide insight on the contractor and customer program experience. EfficiencyOne also has dedicated Application Coordinators for application support and approval in the program. They work with both the distributors in the...

AI summary EfficiencyOne works with distributors and customers to provide insight into program experiences and manage applications. Program benchmarking and evaluation are conducted to understand customer motivations and barriers, with recommendations to continue market research and evaluation activities for the commercial and industrial sectors.

Research and Engagement Phase General Principle Definition Examples Identified Best Practice To determine the impact of the measure on the total savings target and budget, it is critical to create a participation forecast. In Ontario, the...

AI summary The text emphasizes the importance of creating a participation forecast to determine the impact of a measure on the total savings target and budget. It references Ontario's IESO requirement for a formal business case submission process that includes a program participation forecast as a best practice.

s and cost information through discussions with the manufacturers and distributors, as well as through the submission of project invoices, which confirm product pricing. Program Evaluation Through the annual program evaluation process, the...

AI summary CLEAResult recommends continuing engagement with the supply chain and reviewing project invoices to understand technology savings and pricing. They also suggest investigating methods to document operating hours for program participants in the Instant Rebates stream and implementing recommendations from the General Principles section to support the Business Energy Rebates program.

ants in the Home Energy Assessment program. It was found that some customers were implementing a subset of recommended measures after receiving an audit report, although they did not complete a final audit to receive the incentives. The re...

AI summary The Home Energy Assessment program has seen customer participation with some implementing recommended measures but not completing final audits for incentives. Research found that initial audits lower unit costs through spillover savings, leading to increased audit subsidies. A 2014 study by EfficiencyOne showed a 25% incentive was more effective than interest-free financing for major efficiency upgrades. Ongoing management involves understanding customer motivations and benchmarking against federal programs.

Research and Engagement Phase To determine the impact of the measure on the total savings target and budget, it is critical to create a participation forecast. In Ontario, the IESO requires that any new program or measure be approved throu...

AI summary The text discusses the importance of creating a participation forecast to determine the impact of a measure on the total savings target and budget. It references Ontario's IESO requirement for a formal business case submission process, including a program participation forecast, to approve new programs or measures.

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.

Incentive Setting Component Factors that can Place Upwards Pressure on Incentive Rates Factors that can Place Downwards Pressure on Incentive Rates Budget Impact • Reduction in administration costs, leaving additional space in the budget....

AI summary The table outlines factors influencing incentive rates in programs, including budget impact, customer and technology research, supply chain discussions, benchmarking, program evaluation, financing, and education. Upward and downward pressures on incentives are identified based on various considerations such as cost changes, customer participation, and market conditions.

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AI summary The text discusses the Instant Savings Program and CLEAResult's recommendations, including the need for program measures, surveying participants, and addressing barriers to program implementation. It also mentions the importance of surveying participants to ensure the program's effectiveness and affordability.