Topic:"Small Business Energy Solutions" in M07544

BUSINESS, NOT-FOR PROFIT AND INSTITUTIONAL SECTOR The commercial sector accounts for businesses, not-for-profits and institutional customers. In Nova Scotia, there are 37,679 accounts that are represented by the Small Business Advocate. Th...

AI summary The commercial sector in Nova Scotia includes businesses, not-for-profits, and institutions. Key points include the Small Business Advocate's role, energy consumption patterns, lighting and cooling systems, and heating technologies. Opportunities for energy efficiency exist in lighting upgrades, controls, and cooling system improvements.

BUSINESS, NOT-FOR PROFIT AND INSTITUTIONAL SECTOR The commercial sector accounts for businesses, not-for-profits and institutional customers. In Nova Scotia, there are 37,679 accounts that are represented by the Small Business Advocate. Th...

AI summary The commercial sector in Nova Scotia includes 37,679 accounts, with 24,109 small business accounts. Eligibility for energy programs requires annual consumption under 350,000 kWh. Operating hours vary widely, with 34% of customers operating 121-168 hours/week. Lighting accounts for 60% of commercial energy use, dominated by fluorescent T12 lamps. Opportunities exist for T8 and LED transitions, lighting controls, and rooftop unit upgrades. 60% of commercial buildings use direct expansion cooling, and 70% of heating relies on electric baseboard systems.

BUSINESS, NOT-FOR PROFIT AND INSTITUTIONAL SECTOR The commercial sector accounts for businesses, not-for-profits and institutional customers. In Nova Scotia, there are 37,679 accounts that are represented by the Small Business Advocate. Th...

AI summary The commercial sector in Nova Scotia includes 37,679 accounts across three rate classes, with 24,109 small business accounts. Eligibility for energy programs requires annual consumption under 350,000 kWh. Lighting uses 60% of energy, dominated by fluorescent T12 lamps. Cooling systems have 60% penetration, while heating relies on electric baseboard. Opportunities exist for LED adoption and lighting controls.

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AI summary The document outlines various energy efficiency programs offered by Efficiency Maine, including incentives for heat pump water heaters, appliance rebates, lighting upgrades, and business energy efficiency initiatives. Each program details the eligible participants, the types of upgrades, and the financial incentives provided.

M07544 - EfficiencyOne – Incentive Setting Methodology (E-ENS-R-16) This is further to EfficiencyOne's letter of August 17, 2016, responding to comments submitted by Nova Scotia Power Inc. ("NSPI"), the Small Business Advocate ("SBA"), and...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) responds to feedback on its incentive methodology from NSPI, SBA, and Synapse. The Board requests further clarification and consensus discussions. Previous concerns led to a 60% incentive cap for BES programs. E1 must report on consultations by November 15, 2016.

M07544 - EfficiencyOne – Incentive Setting Methodology (E-ENS-R-16) This is further to EfficiencyOne's letter of August 17, 2016, responding to comments submitted by Nova Scotia Power Inc. ("NSPI"), the Small Business Advocate ("SBA"), and...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) responds to feedback on its incentive-setting methodology from Nova Scotia Power Inc., the Small Business Advocate, and Synapse Energy Economics Inc. The Board requests further clarification and consensus discussions with Synapse and the DSM Advisory Group, citing unresolved concerns and prior directives from M06733. An incentive cap for Business Energy Solutions programs is also noted.

4 EfficiencyOne Response 5 EfficiencyOne agrees that customer segmentation is important when conducting market 6 research. Factors such as measure penetration, price sensitivity and customer value 7 perceptions can vary between commercial...

AI summary EfficiencyOne supports customer segmentation for market research, noting that factors like price sensitivity vary between commercial segments. They use segmentation in defining eligibility for programs like SBES, which offers higher rebates and free audits. They reference studies from other jurisdictions and aim to involve the Small Business Advocate in future research.

BUSINESS, NOT-FOR PROFIT AND INSTITUTIONAL SECTOR The commercial sector accounts for businesses, not-for-profits and institutional customers. In Nova Scotia, there are 37,679 accounts that are represented by the Small Business Advocate. Th...

AI summary The commercial sector in Nova Scotia includes 37,679 accounts, with eligibility criteria for energy programs like the Small Business Energy Solutions program. Lighting (60% of consumption) uses mostly fluorescent T12 lamps, with opportunities for T8 and LED upgrades. Cooling systems (60% penetration) and electric heating (baseboard dominant) are key areas. Lighting controls and rooftop unit incentives are noted as potential efficiency measures.

BUSINESS, NOT-FOR PROFIT AND INSTITUTIONAL SECTOR The commercial sector accounts for businesses, not-for-profits and institutional customers. In Nova Scotia, there are 37,679 accounts that are represented by the Small Business Advocate. Th...

AI summary The commercial sector in Nova Scotia includes 37,679 accounts across three rate classes, with eligibility criteria for energy programs. Operating hours vary widely, and indoor lighting (60% of consumption) uses mostly fluorescent T12 lamps. Lighting controls and tubular LEDs present savings opportunities. Commercial cooling systems (60% penetration) and electric heating (baseboard dominant) are highlighted, with incentives for equipment upgrades but not maintenance.

6. What is the proposed incentive, forecasted participation and

AI summary The section addresses proposed incentives, forecasted participation rates, and related methodologies for energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia. Key considerations include cost-benefit analyses, program administration, and regulatory oversight by entities like the UARB and NSP.

Appendix A – Jurisdictional Scans

AI summary Appendix A – Jurisdictional Scans outlines regulatory considerations for energy efficiency and demand-side management in Nova Scotia. It references organizations, methodologies, and programs involved in utility regulation, including cost analysis frameworks and stakeholder groups.

COST EFFECTIVENESS TESTING & AVOIDED COSTS 14

AI summary The document section focuses on cost-effectiveness testing and avoided costs in regulatory proceedings, referencing footnote 14. It involves analysis of energy efficiency programs, cost methodologies, and regulatory frameworks in Nova Scotia.

Detailed Measure Development - •Identify technical guidelines and data, identify any data gaps and create research plan for gaps - •Stakeholder outreach - •Facilitation of crossprogram coordination - •Cost Effectiveness testing - •Draft Me...

AI summary The process outlines steps for developing energy efficiency measures, including identifying technical guidelines, stakeholder outreach, cross-program coordination, cost-effectiveness testing, and drafting a Measure Approval Document (MAD). Measures with sufficient data and stakeholder support are promoted for approval, while those with data gaps may be piloted.