Topic:"Small Business Energy Solutions" in M06733

Direct Installation The Direct Installation program, consisting of the Business Energy Solutions (BES) and the Rental Properties and Condos (RP&C) Common Areas services, accounted for 13.2 GWh in energy savings compared to the 2014 target...

AI summary The Direct Installation program, including Business Energy Solutions (BES) and Rental Properties and Condos (RP&C), achieved 13.2 GWh in energy savings, slightly below the 2014 target of 14.0 GWh. 854 participants were involved, with 803 from BES and 51 from RP&C across 105 buildings. BES introduced linear LED T8 lamps, contributing 28% of lighting energy savings.

2.5 Further Benefits of Demand-side Resource Investments

AI summary This section discusses additional benefits of demand-side resource investments, emphasizing efficiency programs and regulatory considerations in Nova Scotia. Key entities include Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI), Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS), and the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB), with a focus on cost savings, environmental impact, and program administration.

may contain a dramatically different number of individual "programs" – is a function of semantic, organizational, or marketing preferences; not the reflection of any rational economic decision-making. • Second, since programs may involve d...

AI summary The text argues that program net benefits depend on design choices (e.g., marketing, incentives) rather than program categories. Efficient programs can vary widely in cost, output, and lifetime benefits. Focusing solely on theoretical costs may lead to suboptimal strategies. Maximizing net benefits may conflict with long-term market transformation, risk minimization, and social equity goals.

sting cooling systems. This would enable more accurate savings calculations. The tracking report should also contain all hot water heat pump parameters required to perform energy savings calculations. 2014 BES-R5. Develop a process for val...

AI summary The document discusses the need for a validation process to ensure the accuracy of energy savings calculations in the Business Energy Solutions program. It highlights issues with third-party contractors and the need for ENSC to directly follow up with participants to ensure satisfaction and accurate tracking of energy savings parameters.

Note 2: Rental Properties and Condos Services common spaces measures are claimed under Business Energy Solutions; Residential Financing does not have separate savings information.

AI summary The note indicates that savings from Rental Properties and Condos Services common spaces measures are attributed to Business Energy Solutions, and Residential Financing does not have separate savings information.

H. Rental Properties and Condos Service (Tracked Savings) The Rentals Properties and Condos Service is the new name for the former Multi-Unit Residential Buildings program. It provides direct free-of-charge installation of energy-efficient...

AI summary The Rental Properties and Condos Service (formerly Multi-Unit Residential Buildings) installs energy-efficient products in rental units and condos. The 2014 evaluation focused on parameter validation, savings calculations, and surveys, concluding the approach is sound. Measures include CFLs, LED lamps, and insulation. The 2013 evaluation used interviews and site visits.

ect what turn out to be very small effects, such as the 1.3% net energy savings estimated by Opower here. And a little difference like that would only take a very light "thumb on the scale" to create. - The tool of multiple comparisons can...

AI summary The evaluation of the Home Energy Reports program lacks independence due to restricted data access, unverified randomization procedures, and potential biases from unknown variables. The evaluator could not confirm proper implementation or detect structural differences caused by unmeasured factors like internet address presence, undermining the reliability of the 1.3% energy savings estimate.

N. Custom Retrofit (Full-Scale) This Custom Retrofit program for business, non-profit and institutional (BNI) customers provides an incentive to customers to implement retrofit projects that are deemed to produce significant annual savings...

AI summary The Custom Retrofit program incentivizes BNI customers to implement energy-saving retrofits through technical and financial support, with projects categorized into Tracks based on annual savings. It includes EMIS and EBC components, evaluated via DSM Administrator data, interviews, and on-site visits. The 2014 evaluation involved 100 projects, focusing on energy savings over peak load reduction.

Verification Review of Program Year 2014 Evaluation Results Administrator's response to five open recommendations from the 2012 evaluation and five recommendations from the 2013 evaluation. Econoler provided nine recommendations in the 201...

AI summary The Administrator addressed five open recommendations from the 2012 and 2013 evaluations, with Econoler's 2014 recommendations focusing on requiring IPMVP compliance for EMIS and EBC savings tracking and planning a 2016 impact evaluation. The Savings Verification Study supports these, emphasizing IPMVP use and electrical measurement focus.

Savings Verification Recommendation No. 16: Address Electrical Measurement. For future evaluations of this program, the evaluator should provide a table to explain the frequency and type of direct electrical measurement involved in the pro...

AI summary The recommendation mandates that future evaluations of the program include a table detailing direct electrical measurement frequency, type, execution methods, and responsible entities. It also requires partitioning energy savings and demand reduction by measurement type. The evaluation must be conducted by an experienced independent evaluator.

O. Custom New Construction (Full-Scale) This Business, Non-Profit and Institutional (BNI) program provides prescriptive rebates to organizations for the implementation of above-code building envelope, lighting and HVAC design implementatio...

AI summary The BNI program offers rebates for energy-efficient commercial construction. The 2014 evaluation used ASHRAE and IPMVP methods, recommending calibration analysis and delaying NECB 2011 baseline adoption until common practice. Code enforcement challenges (underfunding, inspector focus on health/safety) justify using current practices instead of new codes. The evaluation is deemed competent but data-limited.

P. Business Energy Solutions (Full-Scale) Business Energy Solutions (BES) provides turnkey implementation, beginning with a free on-site energy assessment for small businesses. There is a substantial "buydown" of full installation cost and...

AI summary Business Energy Solutions (BES) provides free on-site energy assessments and cost reductions for small businesses, including the Rental Properties and Condos (RP&C) program and a 2014 LED Blitz pilot for large facilities. The program had 854 participants in 2014.

Measures include: - Efficient lighting measures - Occupancy sensors and lighting controls - Ductless mini split heat pumps - Electronically commutated motors (ECMs) - Outside air economizers - Hot water heat pumps - Hot water tank wraps -...

AI summary The document outlines energy efficiency measures, evaluation methods, and recommendations for the Business Energy Solutions (BES) program. It highlights savings verification findings, including nine recommendations for BES and addressing barriers to participation. The evaluation involved site visits, surveys, and categorization of savings, with endorsement of all nine recommendations.

Q. Codes and Standards (Full-Scale) Energy savings and demand reduction impacts of Codes and Standards are evaluated Econoler evaluated but are accounted outside the DSM Administrator's DSM portfolio. This evaluation develops the energy sa...

AI summary The evaluation of energy savings and demand reduction from new codes and standards (e.g., LED street lighting, housing codes) is conducted by Econoler, excluding DSM portfolio. Federal MEPS via NRCan and provincial initiatives are highlighted, with data gaps on residential boilers and digital TV adapters.

deviate from an evaluation protocol, but in the future implement evaluation using an industry standard protocol and should note chosen differences from the protocol and provide reasons. (Pages 23-24) Savings Verification Recommendation No....

AI summary The document outlines recommendations for improving savings verification in energy programs. Key points include adopting industry-standard evaluation protocols, using Savings Weighted Measure Lives (SWML) to account for program duration, validating HOT 2000 model data every three years, and implementing data triggers for discrepancies. It criticizes relying solely on first-year savings metrics, which misrepresents program effectiveness.

Savings Verification Recommendation No. 16: Address Electrical Measurement. For future evaluations of this program, the evaluator should provide a table to explain the frequency and type of direct electrical measurement involved in the pro...

AI summary Recommendations focus on improving savings verification through detailed electrical measurement reporting, calibration for new construction, adopting NECB 2011 standards when in practice, implementing Econoler's BES program recommendations, and addressing participation barriers. Emphasis is on data transparency, methodological rigor, and aligning with current industry practices.