Topic:"Residential Energy Affordability Program" in M12249

1 Request IR-3: 2 3 Reference: 2024 Savings Verification, p. 53: 4 5 "… we have only the metered (AMI) based result, which is a black box …" 6 7 a. What do the authors mean that AMI data is a "black box"? 8 b. Do the author's consider engi...

AI summary The text discusses concerns about the use of AMI data in energy savings verification, referring to it as a 'black box.' The authors argue that while AMI data is useful, it lacks transparency in identifying the physical causes of energy savings. They emphasize the value of combining engineering calculations with meter data for better understanding and verification of energy savings.

Over three years, the residential sector will see unit costs for first year savings go up nearly three times higher, and lifetime savings unit costs rise over five times higher. In that same time span, low-income savings are projected to b...

AI summary The residential sector's unit costs for first-year and lifetime energy savings are projected to increase significantly over three years, with low-income savings rising over four times higher. These rapid increases raise concerns about affordability and equity in energy efficiency programs.