Topic:"Renewable Energy" in M08604

sed February 16, 2014). NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY (NREL). Uniform Methods Protocol Chapter 6: Residential Lighting Evaluation Protocol, February 2014.

AI summary The text references the Uniform Methods Protocol Chapter 6: Residential Lighting Evaluation Protocol from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), dated February 2014.

NEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY (NREL). The Uniform Methods Project, Chapter 23: Estimating Net Savings, Common Practices, September 2014. NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA. Air-Source Heat Pumps, Updated March 27, 2017, http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/pub...

AI summary The text provides a list of references and citations related to energy efficiency, heat pump technologies, and emissions reporting. It includes sources from organizations such as NREL, Natural Resources Canada, and Nova Scotia Power, along with technical manuals and research papers on energy efficiency and HVAC systems.

ttp://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/regulations-codes-standards/12342 (Last accessed February 5, 2018) NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA. Energy Efficiency Act: Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, September 22, 2011, available at http:...

AI summary The document references multiple energy efficiency regulations and guidelines from Natural Resources Canada and Nova Scotia, highlighting legislative actions related to road lighting and energy efficiency standards. It also mentions an evaluation of 2017 DSM (Demand Side Management) programs by Efficiency Nova Scotia.

novascotiabuildingcoderegulation2.pdf (Last accessed February 29, 2018) NOVA SCOTIA POWER, Street and Area Lighting, available at http://www.nspower.ca/en/ home/about-us/electricity-rates-and-regulations/rates/street-and-area-lighting.aspx...

AI summary The document references several sources related to energy efficiency and lighting, including Nova Scotia Power's street and area lighting information, total system emissions reports, and studies on LED roadway lighting conducted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Statistics Canada data on building permits is also cited.

inly for new path participants with electric heating who installed MSHPs. For those participants, the difference in free-ridership level was 16 percentage points between the old path and the new path. The evaluated net peak demand savings...

AI summary The document discusses free-ridership differences between old and new paths for participants with electric heating who installed MSHPs, noting an 18% higher net peak demand savings evaluation compared to ENS tracking. It also analyzes the growth of the MSHP market in Nova Scotia and notes that while market share increased, the efficiency of MSHP units has not significantly improved since 2015.

stributors across the province of Nova Scotia. 1 Throughout this report, energy savings always refer to first-year energy savings rather than lifetime energy savings, unless specified otherwise. Efficient Product Rebates Program xi Efficie...

AI summary The Efficient Product Rebates Program (BER) under Efficiency Nova Scotia achieved significant energy savings in 2017, exceeding its targets with 46.583 GWh in net electricity savings and 7.286 MW in net peak demand savings. These savings avoided 30,423 tonnes of CO2 eq in greenhouse gas emissions.

Net energy savings were first calculated separately for each product category because the NTGR differed from one product category to another. Table 31 below presents the details of these calculations. Overall, the total net energy and peak...

AI summary The text discusses the calculation of net energy and peak demand savings from the Efficient Product Rebates Program, resulting in 30.805 GWh of energy savings and 4.823 MW of peak demand savings. Using a 9.9-year effective useful life and a 2016 Nova Scotia-specific GHG factor, the net energy savings are estimated to have avoided 20,119 tonnes of CO2 eq.

anual for Energy Conservation Improvement Programs Version 2.1 Final, December 2016. 17 Energy & Resource Solutions. Measure Life Study Report prepared for The Massachusetts Joint Utilities, 2005. Project No. 6138 89 Efficient Product Reba...

AI summary The document discusses the Efficient Product Rebates Program under Efficiency Nova Scotia, including details on air source and air-to-water heat pumps with their respective estimated useful life (EUL) based on studies by GDS Associates from 2007.

e street-lighting requirements of Nova Scotia’s municipalities. Many lighting manufacturers have been making strong efforts to develop LED products, and the technology has been advancing rapidly.17 16 NMR Group Inc. and DNV GL, Northeast R...

AI summary Nova Scotia passed legislation in 2011 requiring the replacement of street lighting with LED technology. NSP has until 2019 to complete replacements, while municipalities have until 2022. The average lifespan of current high-pressure sodium street lights is about five years, necessitating replacements within the next decade.

Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report 3.5 Refrigerators 3.5.1 Product Description Residential refrigerators are common household appliances. Refrigerators are classified in Canada mainly according to the freezer component’s pos...

AI summary This section of the 2017 DSM Evaluation Report discusses residential refrigerators, their classification, and the regulatory changes under Amendment 13 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations. The amendment, effective June 2017, aims to increase refrigerator efficiency by 15% and align with U.S. standards to reduce GHG emissions and ease compliance for manufacturers.

air-source heat pump or in a new 3.5 2.25 11.4 construction $600 / ton Ground & Water Source Heat Pumps Size (Nominal Capacity) Min EER Min COP Requirements Rebate • Heat pump must be utilized during heating 16.2 3.6 season $500 / ton Open...

AI summary The text outlines rebate programs for heat pumps, specifying eligibility criteria, minimum efficiency standards, and rebate amounts based on the type and capacity of the heat pump. It also references testing standards and provides contact information for inquiries.

e. Product Criteria Rebate • Energy analysis must be submitted with application. • Rebates are only available for projects that off- Solar domestic hot water set electricity. Application must be approved Determined on a project- (DHW) syst...

AI summary This document outlines rebate criteria for solar domestic hot water and space heating systems, requiring energy analysis and CSA approval. It also mentions Efficient Product Rebates for Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and directs users to Efficiency Nova Scotia’s preferred modelling software, RETScreen.

any suggestions which are above and beyond or alternatives to the with the scope of work? defined scope of work in Table 6: Value Assessment / Add 11 Date Filed: May 30, 2018 Synapse IR-08 Attachment 1, Page 17 of 47 6 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS...

AI summary The document outlines general instructions for proponents submitting bids through the Bidding System, including how to access training materials, submit questions, and the process for receiving clarifications. EfficiencyOne commits to responding to inquiries within two business days.

.8 266.3 2.2 $0.216 $0.011 9.0 Water Heating $0.1 0.2 3.0 0.0 $0.345 $0.027 0.2 Appliances $0.0 0.2 1.9 0.1 $0.153 $0.018 0.1 Lighting $7.8 36.9 401.3 6.8 $0.211 $0.019 24.1 Compressed Air $0.2 3.4 14.8 0.4 $0.065 $0.015 2.2 Process $0.4 2...

AI summary The table presents energy usage and associated emissions data across various sectors, including water heating, appliances, lighting, and others, with figures expressed in 2016 dollars. It includes incremental emissions impacts estimated using the 2016 CO2e emissions intensity of 653 tonnes/GWh.

and Information Technology (IT $0.0 0.1 0.2 0.0 $0.294 $0.199 0.1 Domestic Hot Water (DHW) $0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a 0.0 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning ( $0.2 0.9 9.1 -0.2 $0.227 $0.022 0.6 Lighting $2.3 18.1 163.0 2.7 $0.130 $0....

AI summary The text presents a table with data on various energy usage categories, including IT, Domestic Hot Water, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Lighting, Refrigeration, and others. It includes figures for emissions impacts, costs, and other metrics, with notes on currency and rounding.

Electronics and Information Technology (IT $0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a 0.0 Domestic Hot Water (DHW) $0.0 0.9 17.3 0.1 $0.000 $0.000 0.6 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning ( $1.7 8.9 173.2 1.9 $0.190 $0.010 5.8 Lighting $0.2 2.8 31.4 0....

AI summary The text presents a table with various categories of energy use, including Domestic Hot Water, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Lighting, and others, along with their associated costs and emissions impacts. The data is expressed in 2017 dollars and includes incremental emissions impacts estimated using 2016 CO2e emissions intensity.

18.0 0.1 $0.061 $0.006 1.2 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning ( $2.7 13.6 262.1 2.5 $0.196 $0.010 8.9 Lighting $9.1 49.2 554.5 8.4 $0.185 $0.016 32.2 Refrigeration $0.8 3.5 50.5 0.6 $0.213 $0.015 2.3 Process $1.0 6.5 67.5 0.6 $0.153...

AI summary The table presents data on energy use and emissions across various sectors, including Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Lighting, Refrigeration, and others, with figures expressed in 2017 dollars. It also notes the incremental emissions impacts estimated using the 2016 CO2e emissions intensity of 653 tonnes/GWh.

s $0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a 0.0 Energy Management $0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a 0.0 Other $0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a 0.0 Total $4.2 19.3 171.3 2.6 $0.220 $0.025 12.6 Currency is expressed in 2018 dollars. Columns may not add correctly, due to roun...

AI summary The document provides financial data and emissions impact estimates. It includes a table with figures in 2018 dollars, noting that columns may not add correctly due to rounding. The incremental annual emissions impact is calculated using the 2016 CO2e emissions intensity of 653 tonnes/GWh.

response activities, have been 23 an ancillary point of discussion in two recent electricity system modelling exercises, 24 the 2014 Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) process (M05522) and the 2017 25 Generation Utilization and Optimizatio...

AI summary EfficiencyOne emphasizes the importance of gaining more experience with demand reduction and response activities in Nova Scotia, particularly as Renewable Energy Standards increase and more variable generation is integrated into the electricity system. This experience will improve cost profiles and inform discussions about these activities.

oyer. 3 A. My name is Alice Napoleon. I am a Senior Associate at Synapse Energy 4 Economics (“Synapse”), located at 485 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 5 02139. 6 Q. Please describe Synapse Energy Economics. 7 A. Synapse is a research...

AI summary Alice Napoleon, a Senior Associate at Synapse Energy Economics, describes the firm's expertise in electricity and gas industry regulation, including energy efficiency policies, renewable technologies, and integrated resource planning. She highlights Synapse's work with regulatory bodies and clients across North America.

PUBLICATIONS White, D., K. Takahashi, A. Napoleon, T. Woolf. 2018. Value of Energy Efficiency in New York: Assessment of the Range of Benefits of Energy Efficiency Programs. Prepared by Synapse Energy Economics for Natural Resources Defens...

AI summary The text lists various publications and reports related to energy efficiency and utility regulation, prepared by Synapse Energy Economics and other organizations for regulatory bodies and environmental groups. These documents analyze energy efficiency programs, rate cases, and clean energy initiatives in different jurisdictions.

Alice Napoleon page 3 of 7 Kallay, J., K. Takahashi, A. Napoleon, T. Woolf. 2015. Fair, Abundant, and Low-Cost: A Handbook for Using Energy Efficiency in Clean Power Plan Compliance. Synapse Energy Economics for the Energy Foundation. Wool...

AI summary The text lists several publications and reports authored or co-authored by Alice Napoleon and colleagues, focusing on energy efficiency, clean power compliance, air emissions, and utility performance incentives. These works were produced for various organizations including the Energy Foundation, Ontario Energy Board, and the Western Interstate Energy Board.

ying and Controlling Fine Particulate Matter in New York City. Synapse Energy Economics for Coalition Helping Organize a Kleaner Environment, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Reliant Energy. Alice Napoleon page 4 of 7 Drunsic, M.,...

AI summary The text includes a list of publications and studies conducted by Synapse Energy Economics for various organizations and commissions, covering topics such as energy markets, fuel diversity, portfolio management, and carbon sequestration feasibility.

blic Service Commission of South Carolina (Docket No. 2017-2-E): Direct Testimony of Thomas Vitolo, PhD regarding Avoided Cost Calculations and the Costs and Benefits of Solar Net Energy Metering for

AI summary The document references direct testimony from Thomas Vitolo, PhD, regarding avoided cost calculations and the costs and benefits of solar net energy metering in the context of a South Carolina regulatory proceeding.