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

• Commercial
o hydronic based heating systems;
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o Solar thermal assisted space or DHW systems.
(Exhibit B‐1, p. 73)
Terasen states that it would aim fuel‐substitution initiatives at both new construction and retrofit
markets in both the TGI and TGVI service areas, and notes that fuel‐substitution in this category
refers to the displacement of natural gas using cleaner renewable technologies. The Companies
state that more detailed program development work must be completed by Terasen in conjunction
with industry groups before programs are rolled out or funding is allocated. (Exhibit B‐1, p. 74)
Commission Determination
The Commission Panel considers that Innovative Technologies, NGV and Measurement programs
can be appropriate vehicles for encouraging commercial development of technologies to reduce or
replace natural gas consumption and related GHG emissions.
However, as noted above, Terasen acknowledges that further refinement of this program is
required and indicates uncertainty as to whether an effective program can be developed over the
funding timeframe. The Commission Panel finds that there is insufficient evidence with respect to
the nature and scope of the proposed program, and accordingly rejects the Innovative
Technologies, NGV and Measurement program expenditures at this time. Terasen may wish to
bring forward projects in this program area for consideration as they become more fully developed.