Topic:"Technical Reference Manual" in M06733

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.

1.2.4 Unitary Savings Review For all the evaluated programs where savings were established on a unitary basis, the Evaluator reviewed the savings presented in the tracking system. First, their consistency with the result of the previous ev...

AI summary The Evaluator reviewed unitary savings for programs like BER Instant Rebates and Green Heat, ensuring consistency with prior evaluations. Methods included using Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs) from other jurisdictions, product specifications, and survey data (e.g., Atlantic Quarterly Survey). Sampling popular products helped establish average properties for categories with diverse offerings.

No. Recommendations BER-R17. The currently used controlled wattage value of 150 W for occupancy sensors seems to be too low, when compared to values used in other jurisdictions. In fact, technical reference manuals of Illinois, Pennsylvani...

AI summary The recommendation suggests adjusting the controlled wattage value for occupancy sensors from 150 W to values ranging from 73 W to 587 W, as cited in technical reference manuals from Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Vermont, depending on the type of sensor. ENSC began collecting sensor type information in June 2014 and recommends implementing the change in 2015.

LED Holiday Light Exchange Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Technical Reference Manual, available at nce_manual.aspx> (Last accessed January 14, 2015). Erik Page and Associates, Inc., A Meta-Analysis of Energy Savings from Lighti...

AI summary The document lists various references and resources related to energy efficiency programs, lighting controls in commercial buildings, and technical manuals from regulatory bodies such as the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and Efficiency Vermont.

2.2.6 Unitary Savings Review To review the unitary savings values used in the tracking sheet, the Econoler team validated the parameters currently used in the tracked savings calculations by conducting a literature review of technical refe...

AI summary The Econoler team reviewed unitary savings values in the tracking sheet by validating parameters through literature reviews of technical reference manuals and public evaluation reports. When reliable data was unavailable, engineering calculations were used to estimate savings.

5.1 Gross Savings The quantities of products sold through the Instant Savings spring and fall campaigns are captured in the tracking sheet. For each product category, ENSC used the unitary savings values from last year's evaluation report....

AI summary This section discusses how Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) estimated unitary savings values for products sold through the Instant Savings campaigns, using revised values from recent studies and customized engineering calculations.

2.2.5 Unitary Savings Review To review the unitary savings values used in the tracking sheet, the Econoler team validated the parameters currently used in the tracked savings calculations by conducting a literature review of the technical...

AI summary The Econoler team validated unitary savings values by reviewing technical reference manuals, public evaluations, and conducting engineering calculations when reliable data was unavailable. They also evaluated energy savings from changes in clothes washing habits among CBSM Pilot participants using literature reviews, engineering calculations, and annual survey results.

ram Years , 2012, p. 39 & lt;sup>4 Energy & Resource Solutions, Savings Estimation Technical Reference Manual for the California Municipal Utilities Association , May 5, 2014, 136 p. & lt;sup>5 Efficiency Maine, Residential Technical Refer...

AI summary The text discusses residential lighting metering studies, focusing on the New England states study due to its recency, large sample size, and detailed analysis of bulb usage variations. It notes that while the UMP recommends varying hours of use by room type, this was not implemented as all sockets with incandescent or halogen lamps were replaced by RDI DAs.

22 Frost King Weatherization Products, Water Heater Insulation Blanket , (Last accessed January 4, 2014) 23 Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Technical Reference Manual , State of Pennsylvania, June 2013, page 174.

AI summary The text includes a reference to a water heater insulation blanket from Frost King and a citation to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's Technical Reference Manual, page 174, from June 2013.

Tracked Savings The unitary savings value of 1,635 kWh is applied to this measure. The value is based on information listed in the Efficiency Vermont TRM. 10 This energy savings value corresponds to relative savings of 46 percent. The calc...

AI summary The unitary savings value of 1,635 kWh is calculated based on the Efficiency Vermont TRM and corresponds to a 46% energy savings. The calculation involves voltage, current, power factor, annual hours, and the savings percentage.