E-22014 Electricity Demand Side Management Plan Evaluation Reports
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Table 3: 2014 Surveys Surveys Completed in 2014 Program Component Annual Quarterly Intercept Builders Appliance Retirement 204 - - - Instant Savings - - 294 - Home Energy Assessment 100 - - - Green Heat 53 - - - New Home Construction 48 -...
AI summary Table 3 provides a summary of surveys completed in 2014 across various program components such as appliance retirement, instant savings, home energy assessments, and business energy rebates. The data highlights the number of surveys conducted annually, quarterly, and through intercept methods.
Table 4: 2014 On-site Visits Program Component On-site Visits Completed in 2014 Instant Savings 20 Green Heat 5 Residential Direct Install 53 Business Energy Rebates 58 Custom Retrofit 22 Custom New Construction 9 Business Energy Solutions...
AI summary Table 4 outlines the number of on-site visits completed in 2014 for various energy efficiency programs, including Instant Savings, Green Heat, and Business Energy Rebates, among others, with a total of 222 visits conducted.
Table 6: 2014 Evaluated Results, Targets and Tracked Energy Savings at the Generator 2014 Energy Savings (GWh) ENSC DSM Program DSM Component Initial Gross Savings Installed/ Adjusted Gross Savings Evaluated Installed/Adjusted Gross Saving...
AI summary Table 6 presents the 2014 energy savings results, targets, and tracked savings for various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia. It includes data for residential and business programs, such as appliance retirement, instant savings, home energy assessments, and business energy rebates. The table also highlights the Net-to-Gross Ratio (NTGR) and net savings for each program.
Table 7: 2014 Evaluated Results, Targets and Tracked Demand Savings at the Generator 2014 Demand Savings (MW) ENSC DSM Program DSM Component Initial Gross Savings Installed/ Adjusted Gross Savings Installed/Adjusted Gross Savings with Inte...
AI summary Table 7 presents the 2014 evaluated results, targets, and tracked demand savings at the generator for various DSM programs and components, including residential and business initiatives. It includes metrics such as initial gross savings, net savings, and targets for each program, with some notes on evaluation methods.
Table 9: Program Performance by Net Energy and Peak Demand Savings at the Generator, 2011-2014 2011 2012 2013 2014 Program Component Energy GWh Demand MW Energy GWh Demand MW Energy GWh Demand MW Energy GWh Demand MW Residential Appliance...
AI summary Table 9 presents program performance data by net energy and peak demand savings at the generator from 2011 to 2014, highlighting various residential and BNI programs. The data shows the energy savings in gigawatt-hours (GWh) and demand savings in megawatts (MW) for each program component over the years.
Demographics (D Series) These final questions are asked for statistical purposes only. The information collected is strictly confidential. - D1. What type of residence do you live in? [READ RESPONSES 1-7, then 96; SELECT ONE RESPONSE] - 1....
AI summary This section of the document collects demographic information about residents for statistical purposes. It asks respondents to identify the type of residence they live in, including options such as single-family homes, apartments, and other specified categories.
2.2.2 Interviews with Delivery Agents In October 2014, two interviews were conducted with the DAs in order to understand their involvement in RDI, their participation process, as well as their perception of and satisfaction with RDI. The g...
AI summary In October 2014, two interviews were conducted with Delivery Agents (DAs) to understand their involvement in Residential Direct Install (RDI), their participation process, and their perception of and satisfaction with RDI. The interview guide is referenced in Appendix II.
3 PROCESS EVALUATION This section presents the findings of the 2014 RDI process evaluation, which has been carried out on the basis of the information gathered from the RDI documentation and tracking system, as well as an interview with th...
AI summary This section presents the findings of the 2014 RDI process evaluation, based on information from the RDI documentation and tracking system, an interview with the PM, and on-site visits during the installation process.
Participant Type Total Loads per Week Cold Water Loads per Week Proportion of Loads Done in Warm Water Regular RDI Participants 4.42 3.53 20% CBSM Pilot Participants 4.62 4.27 8% Average 4.49 Table 29: Average Number of Laundry Loads per W...
AI summary The table provides data on the average number of laundry loads per week for regular RDI participants and CBSM pilot participants, including cold water loads and the proportion of loads done in warm water.
havioural change being related to turning off the lights. Other behavioural changes include increased awareness of power usage and saving energy, turning off appliances and reducing water consumption. A total of 13,945 participants partici...
AI summary The RDI program saw a decrease in participants from 2012 to 2014, but achieved its savings targets due to increased efficiency from LED adoption and smart power controllers. Energy savings dropped from 37.275 GWh in 2013 to 24.552 GWh in 2014, with peak demand savings also decreasing. The CBSM Pilot added additional savings from reduced warm water use in laundry.
QB4b. What else could be done to improve the educational component of the program? Now, thinking about the products you install as part of the Residential Direct Installation of Efficient Products program… QB5a. Under what circumstances wo...
AI summary The text discusses the Residential Direct Installation of Efficient Products program, including questions about installer practices, customer complaints, and communication with Efficiency Nova Scotia. No complaints have been received thus far in 2014, and there is a focus on improving the educational component of the program.
98 None 6 (Smart power controller/smart power bar) 7 (Energy Star refrigerator) 8 (Energy Star clothes washer) 96 (Other [SPECIFY]) 97 (Don't know) SO4b. [IF SO3 = 2 'NO'] What appliances have you retired on your own after participating in...
AI summary The document includes questions about appliance retirement and the influence of the Residential Direct Installation program on participants' decisions to install energy-efficient products or retire appliances on their own.
The next questions will be about the [MEASURE 1 ] you had installed through the program. FR1M1. Did you or anyone in your household have specific plans to purchase and install [MEASURE 1] prior to learning about the Residential Direct Inst...
AI summary The text outlines a survey question related to whether the respondent had plans to install a specific measure prior to learning about the Residential Direct Install Program, and asks about the likelihood of taking similar actions in the absence of the program.
Table 10: Validated Gross Energy and Peak Demand Savings by Product Ty f Pr du t p e o o c 1 3- W t C t a F L 1 3- W t C t a L O F do t u or 1 4- W t C t a F L 1 4- W t C t a L O F do t u or 2 3- W t C t a F L 2 3- W t C t a L O F do t u o...
AI summary Table 10 presents validated gross energy and peak demand savings by product type, including data on the number of units and installation rates for various lighting and heating products. The table includes metrics like CFL, LED, and DHW, with percentages indicating installation rates.
Table 7: Previous Program Participation Other Program Participation 2012 (%) 2014 (%) Sample Size 56 27 Yes 30% 37% No 66% 63% Don't know 4% - Program Participation 2012 (#) 2014 (#) Sample Size 17 10 Custom Retrofit 5 2 Small Business Ene...
AI summary Table 7 provides data on previous program participation, showing a slight increase in participation from 2012 to 2014, with 30% participating in 2012 and 37% in 2014. Specific programs such as Custom Retrofit, Small Business Energy Solutions, and Smart Lighting Choices are listed with participation numbers.
Table 54: Data on Nova Scotia's Building Permits for January to October 2014 End-use Sector Total Value85 (000) Estimated Total Surface Area (m²) Residential $647,426 385,16786 Small Commercial $50,00087 18,51888 For 2014, small commercial...
AI summary Table 54 provides data on Nova Scotia's building permits from January to October 2014, showing that residential constructions significantly outpace small commercial constructions in both value and surface area. The evaluator assumed that small commercial constructions had negligible energy consumption.