E-22024 DSM Programs Evaluation Reports
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ctober 10, 2014, 123 p Bonneville Power Administration, Nest Learning Thermostat Pilot Program Savings Assessment Bonneville Power Administration & Franklin Public Utility District, November 16, 2016 Statistics Canada, Census Profile, 2016...
AI summary The document includes references to energy efficiency programs, census data, and technical datasets. Key sources include the Bonneville Power Administration's thermostat pilot, Statistics Canada's household energy use surveys, and National Renewable Energy Laboratory datasets. These materials support analysis of residential energy consumption and efficiency measures.
Program Components Bibliographic References Nova Scotia Power. 2019 Load Forecast Report - Redacted, April 30, 2019, p. 28 Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Solar Photovoltaic Array Reference Array Report, March 31, 2016 California...
AI summary The text lists bibliographic references for program components, including load forecasts, solar PV studies, and energy efficiency data from organizations like Nova Scotia Power, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, and the California Public Utilities Commission. It includes URLs and citations to technical documents and studies on effective useful life (EUL) and heat pump systems.
Program Components Bibliographic References Iowa Utilities Commission. Iowa Energy Efficiency Statewide Technical Reference Manual Version 5.0, Volume 3: Nonresidential Measures, July 22, 2020, pp. 43-47. Jesse Remillard and Nick Collins,...
AI summary This document compiles bibliographic references for energy efficiency program components, including technical reference manuals from Iowa, Vermont, Illinois, Minnesota, and other jurisdictions, along with studies on energy use in the cannabis industry and climate data. It emphasizes standardized evaluation methods and regulatory frameworks for energy efficiency initiatives.
Program Components Bibliographic References http://interchange.puc.state.tx.us/WebApp/Interchange/Documents/40891_20_8 71637.PDF. Accessed: Feb 18, 2016. Minnesota Commerce Department, State of Minnesota Technical Reference Manual for Ener...
AI summary The text lists bibliographic references for energy efficiency programs, technical manuals, and evaluations from various states and organizations, including Minnesota, Iowa, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, as well as studies on refrigeration equipment and rebate programs.
Program Components Bibliographic References National Renewable Energy Laboratory, The Uniform Methods Project Chapter 23: Estimating Net Savings: Common Practices, September 2014, p.3 Green Heat Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, Matter...
AI summary The document lists bibliographic references for program components and efficiency initiatives in Nova Scotia, citing sources such as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. It also references Nova Scotia Power's emissions reporting and Emera Inc.'s annual report.
Unitary Savings Review As part of a major update to the 2024-2025 Demand-side Management Measure Assessment (DSM MA)[,](#page-90-2) 4 a unitary savings review was conducted for all measures. The unitary savings review entailed a literature...
AI summary A unitary savings review was conducted for the 2024-2025 Demand-side Management Measure Assessment (DSM MA), involving a literature review of technical manuals, metering studies, and program evaluations to refine methodologies for calculating energy and peak demand savings. The review specifically examined refrigerators and freezers, considering changes in manufacturing year-classes and unit sizes.
Selection of the Treatment and Control Groups The initial treatment group included 1,803 HEA participants who were selected based on the following criteria: - › Be 100% electrically heated according to HOT2000 (meaning that the primary hea...
AI summary The treatment group of 1,803 HEA participants was selected based on heating type, assessment dates, and AMI data availability. The control group of 1,227 past HEA participants was chosen to match the treatment group, ensuring similar characteristics per UMP guidelines. AMI data was incomplete due to missing NS Power account numbers, affecting the number of participants analyzed.
Project File Reviews and Participant Site Visits or Follow-up Phone Interviews In the fall of 2024 and January 2025, Econoler and its subcontractor CDM Energy Solutions carried out a full technical review of project documentation for 19 re...
AI summary In fall 2024 and January 2025, Econoler and subcontractors conducted technical reviews of 19 Retrofit, 1 compressed air leak Retrofit, 2 Building Optimization, and 12 New Construction projects. Site visits and phone interviews were used to finalize reviews and collect free-ridership data for Retrofit projects, while New Construction reviews relied solely on project files. Appendices outlined protocols and interview guides for these processes.
5.2.2 Project Review Findings The 12 project reviews were intended to validate the energy models developed for the baseline and proposed cases of each project and the resulting savings. The Evaluator based the review mainly on the project...
AI summary The evaluation of 12 projects confirmed robust energy model validation using detailed project files. EnergyPlus submissions require visual editor files for efficient review, and model weather files should be included in documentation. An industrial project with partial savings was addressed, with recommendations for M&V requirements in future industrial programs.
Modelling Review Checklist
AI summary A checklist for reviewing models in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, likely related to energy efficiency, demand-side management, or program evaluation. The document outlines criteria for assessing model accuracy, assumptions, and alignment with regulatory goals.
Purpose The objectives of this document are to: - › Ensure consistency in gross savings values throughout the three-year DSM cycle and thus improve E1's ability to define and track targets for energy and peak demand savings - › Consolidate...
AI summary This document aims to ensure consistency in gross savings values across E1's three-year DSM cycle, enhancing its ability to track energy and peak demand savings targets. It also consolidates these values into a single reference document for program staff and to populate E1's internal e-Technical Reference Manual (e-TRM).
ation requirements as the baseline. This methodology is recommended in the principles of the Uniform Methods Project (UMP)[16](#page-95-0) to better represent the real baseline wattages for LED lamps. Since R, BR, and decorative lamps are...
AI summary The text discusses methodology for calculating baseline wattages for LED lamps, referencing the Uniform Methods Project (UMP). It notes assumptions about incandescent-to-LED replacements, regulatory wattage limits for ST19 and PAR lamps, and the continuation of E1 in Instant Savings despite incandescent lamp unavailability.
The EUL values for non-LED lighting measures were established by conducting a literature review of the most recent sources, notably technical reference manuals (TRMs) and studies, used in other jurisdictions. [Table](#page-11-0) 135 summar...
AI summary The EUL values for non-LED lighting measures were determined through a literature review of recent technical reference manuals and studies from other jurisdictions. Table 135 on page 11 summarizes these values and their sources for residential measures.
Table 162 lists the parameters and corresponding values used in the equation below for LED nightlights and the resulting unitary values. The values for displaced wattages and hours of operation are consistent with the values used by other...
AI summary Table 162 presents parameters and values used in an energy savings equation for LED nightlights, with displaced wattages and hours of operation aligned with those used in Pennsylvania. The equation calculates annual energy savings in kWh based on old and new wattage, hours of operation, and a conversion factor.
Table 166: Electrical Unitary Energy Savings Values for Horticultural Lighting BER-AR Parameter Symbol Retrofit New Construction Reference Baseline Wattage [W] Wb Actual 1,000 Retrofit: Use information in TS New Construction: 2020 Iowa TRM...
AI summary Table 166 outlines the parameters and reference data used to calculate unitary energy savings for horticultural lighting, including baseline wattage, quantity, new wattage, hours of operation, and energy savings interactive effects factor, with references to technical sheets and other sources.
Table 167: Unitary Peak Demand Savings Values for Horticultural Lighting BER-AR Reference Parameter Symbol Retrofit New Construction Peak Coincidence Factor [-] PCF Actual Use information in TS Energy Savings Interactive Effects Factor [-]...
AI summary Table 167 presents unitary peak demand savings values for horticultural lighting, including parameters such as the peak coincidence factor and energy savings interactive effects factor, with references to technical sheets and conventions for calculations.
$$\Delta kWh = \left(HC \left[\frac{1}{HEF_{base}} - \frac{1}{HEF_{ee}}\right] FLH_h + CC \left[\frac{1}{CEF_{base}} AC - \frac{1}{CEF_{ee}}\right] FLH_c\right)$$ 2024-2025 DSM Measure Assessment 241 Efficiency Vermont, Technical Reference...
AI summary The document presents a formula for calculating energy savings from efficiency measures and references the 2024-2025 DSM Measure Assessment. It also cites Efficiency Vermont's Technical Reference Manual (TRM) for Program Year 2023, page 90.
The unitary peak demand savings for HVAC hotel occupancy sensors are provided in [Table](#page-69-2) 195 below, as well as variables from [Table](#page-68-1) 194 above. 2024-2025 DSM Measure Assessment 246 Massachusetts, Technical Referenc...
AI summary The document references tables containing unitary peak demand savings for HVAC hotel occupancy sensors and mentions a 2024-2025 DSM Measure Assessment. It also cites a Technical Reference User Manual (TRM) from Massachusetts from 2012.
2024-2025 DSM Measure Assessment 251 Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Technical Reference Manual Volume 2: Residential Measures , September 2024, p. 82. 252 Ontario Power Authority (OPA), 2011 Prescriptive Measures and Assumptions V...
AI summary The document references technical resources related to the assessment of demand-side management (DSM) measures for the 2024-2025 period, including a technical reference manual from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and a prescriptive measures document from the Ontario Power Authority.
Table 204: Electrical Unitary Energy Savings Values for Faucet Aerators Parameter Symbol Value Reference Baseline Flow Rate [gpm] q base 1.39 DeOreo et al. in Residential End Uses of Water Study Low-flow Rate [gpm] Qlow 0.94 Update, as cit...
AI summary Table 204 provides electrical unitary energy savings values for faucet aerators, including parameters such as baseline flow rate, hot water consumption, and energy efficiency. The table references various studies and technical manuals, such as the Residential End Uses of Water Study and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission TRM.
Final Report 194 & lt;sup>254 Illinois Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Advisory Group. 2021 Illinois Statewide Technical Reference Manual for Energy Efficiency, Version 9.0 - Volume 2: Commercial and Industrial Measures, p. 131. & lt;sup>255...
AI summary The text references two external documents: the 2021 Illinois Statewide Technical Reference Manual for Energy Efficiency and the 2011 Prescriptive Measures and Assumptions from the Ontario Power Authority. These documents provide technical information on energy efficiency measures.
Table 231: Part Load Ratio for Flow Rate Based on Control Types[284](#page-97-1) Flow Rate (percentage of design flow) Control Type 0% to 10% 10% to 20% 20% to 30% 30% to 40% 40% to 50% 50% to 60% 60% to 70% 70% to 80% 80% to 90% 90% to 10...
AI summary Table 231 provides part load ratio values for flow rates based on different control types for pumps and fans. It includes baseline values for various control mechanisms and VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) values, offering insights into efficiency at different load levels.
The EUL values for non-LED lighting measures were established by conducting a literature review of technical reference manuals (TRMs) and studies from other similar jurisdictions. [Table](#page-177-0) 346 summarizes the EUL values and thei...
AI summary The EUL values for non-LED lighting measures were determined through a literature review of technical reference manuals and studies from similar jurisdictions. Table 346 summarizes these EUL values and their sources for BNI measures.
Calculation Approach Pursuant to a literature review of methodologies used by other jurisdictions and of the Uniform Methods Project recommendations, the Evaluator decided to continue applying an engineering calculation approach to estimat...
AI summary The Evaluator opted for an engineering calculation approach to estimate interactive effects, updating methods based on recent data and Uniform Methods Project recommendations. Equations for energy and peak demand savings interactive effects are outlined.
Balance Temperature The heating balance temperature is the outdoor temperature below which a heating system will operate to meet thermal comfort requirements in a building. The cooling balance temperature is the outdoor temperature above w...
AI summary The text defines heating and cooling balance temperatures, noting typical ranges for commercial (13°C–18°C) and residential (15.5°C–21°C) buildings. It references the Uniform Methods Project and New York's interactive effects calculation file, with the Evaluator adopting 13°C and 18°C for heating and cooling, respectively.
9 Program Algorithms In the subsections that follow, two E1 program algorithms are evaluated in more detail – those of EPI and BER-IR as examples as the NTGR for these programs will be updated as part of the 2024 Evaluation. For each algor...
AI summary The document evaluates EPI and BER-IR program algorithms under E1, reviewing alignment with best practices. It outlines current and recommended algorithm elements, including variables, question design, scoring, and consistency checks, with revisions highlighted in light green for the 2024 NTGR update.