FEI-FEVI 2010 EEC Report filed March 31, 2011 - FortisBC

FORTISBC ENERGY INC. AND FORTISBC ENERGY (VANCOUVER ISLAND) INC.
2010 ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION ANNUAL REPORT
of the incentive over time. As more NGVs are introduced to the market, the cost premium for
NGVs and the risk perception associated with NGVs should both decline accordingly.
Later in 2011, subject to the successful resolution of the uncertainty surrounding the use of
EEC funding for NGV incentive, the Companies intend to initiate a ‘call for expressions of
interest’, whereby qualified fleet operators may submit an application for NGV incentive funding.
This process would be communicated through industry associations such as the British
Columbia Truckers Association and OEM truck dealers such as Inland Kenworth and Peterbilt.
Depending upon the number and quality of applicants, the number of participants and incentive
expenditures in the Commercial NGV Demonstration program could increase from the figures in
Table 10-6 above; however, the Companies may contemplate lowering its 100 percent
incremental incentive amount to a lesser percentage depending upon the number of participants
in 2011. The actual percentage of funding to be provided in subsequent rounds of incentive
awards has not been finalized at this point in time and will be determined in consideration of
how effective the program has been in initiating market transformation. The Companies may
also contemplate increasing non-incentive expenditures in 2011 as the number of applicants
and approved operators may increase as a second round of calls takes place, creating further
administrative costs. Further, since NGV initiatives have been developed through narrow,
business-to-business channels, the Companies have not yet made a request for
communications plan expenditures. Depending on the number of interested applicants, the
Companies may contemplate additional communication channels in the future depending upon
participant levels.
Market Retrofit
Audience
10.1.5.3 Programs in Development
Duration Q4 2010 – Q2 2011
Incentive
Partner
10.1.5.3.1 Solar Air Heating PSECA Program
Solar Air Heating PSECA Program
The program will apply to provincial sector buildings including schools,
universities, colleges, hospitals, and Crown corporations
The Companies will match the incentive offered by NRCan, which is calculated
by Performance Factor x Incentive Rate x Area of Collector. The incentives
offered by PSECA and the Companies are used towards reducing the total
buildings’ preheating cost for the participant.
SolarBC, BC Government
SolarBC works in partnership with the province to review and recommend
projects for funding qualified solar thermal systems
Background
Program Description The BC Government and the Companies entered into a Public Sector Energy
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