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
roles within the sales department in May 2010 to focus specifically on energy efficiency and
conservation. Recruitment began in June and all three positions were filled by December 2010.
The three positions were stationed in the Lower Mainland, the Interior and on Vancouver Island.
The position on Vancouver Island was the last one filled and, therefore, no expenditures appear
in 2010 for FEVI. Approximately $200,000 was spent to fund these positions in 2010.
The EEC energy solutions managers (“ESM”) are focused on sales activities dedicated to
increasing participation in the EEC programs, including multifamily residential buildings and
High-carbon Fuel Switching program areas. As part of their duties, the ESMs assist commercial
customers with eligibility criteria and the requirements of applicable EEC programs, as well as
support customers in the coordination and implementation of the necessary changes to
equipment. These positions also offer valuable input to existing and future EEC programs based
on customer feedback and market intelligence.
Each ESM has specific EEC program participation targets focused on commercial and
institutional customers. They identify and work one-on-one with existing small and medium
sized commercial customers that could benefit from current EEC programs. The ESMs also
work closely with operations and other sales team members to uncover EEC opportunities such
as potential high carbon fuel switching opportunities. They also provide support to the
Companies’ efficiency partners in the regions to maximize participation in the current EEC
programs.
ESMs also attend and participate in trade shows and home shows, and deliver presentations to
boards, municipal governments, service groups, and industry associations to promote the
features and benefits of the current EEC programs. The regional energy solutions manager
manages progress towards targets on a monthly basis.
11.2.4.3 Energy Specialist Program - PILOT
11.2.4.3.1 Energy Specialist Program Overview
Energy Specialist Program - Pilot
Target Audience Retrofit – Large Commercial and Institutional Customers
Duration May 2010 - Dec 2011
Incentive $60,000 per Energy Specialist
Partners BC Hydro
Background
Overview
BC Hydro and the Companies entered into a Memorandum of Understanding in July
2009 that established a set of principles for an enhanced coordinated approach to
demand side management initiatives. This included plans to fund energy specialist
positions with selected natural gas customers that already have an established BC
Hydro-funded energy manager.
Participants in the program were selected by reviewing the list of organizations that
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