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

Terasen states “[t]he key decision makers in this market are owners including: governments;
builders/developers; architects; engineers; interior designers; mechanical consultants; and
contractors.” (Exhibit B‐1, p. 61)
The new construction energy efficiency program areas include initiatives aimed at:
• Efficient New Construction Design and High Insulation Technology for windows;
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• Condensing and near condensing boilers; and
• Instantaneous and condensing DHW heaters and drain water heat recovery.
(Exhibit B‐1, Table 6.3.2, p. 61)
2.1.2.5 Retrofit
Terasen’s commercial retrofit program is aimed at all commercial and industrial buildings with
existing natural gas space and water heating equipment. Terasen again notes that, due to the
complexity of programs in this sector, it has merely summarized areas of program activity and
states “[m]ore detailed program development work must be completed by [Terasen] in conjunction
with industry groups before these programs are rolled out.” (Exhibit B‐1, p. 62)
Commercial retrofit energy efficiency program area activity includes initiatives for:
• Condensing and near condensing boilers
• Building Recommissioning
• Next Generation Building Automation Systems (“BAS”)
• High Efficiency (“HE”) Rooftop Units
• Instantaneous and condensing DHW boilers and heaters
• For TGI only, Terasen is proposing to add: demand control ventilation for large and medium
commercial buildings and drainwater heat recovery.
(Exhibit B‐1, p. 62, Table 6.3.2a)