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
2011 iteration, communications with gas contractors will be improved and marketing materials
will focus on the benefits of annual appliance maintenance. The addition of a fireplace servicing
offer is under consideration.
3.4.1.2.4 Overall Summary
The “Give Your Furnace Some TLC” furnace service campaign’s broad based appeal makes it a
cornerstone program in engaging customers and contractors in conversations about natural gas
efficiency, appliance safety, and the need to replace old heating systems with new high
efficiency models. At this time, we are not capturing direct savings from this program; however,
educating customers about the benefits of efficient equipment maintenance, while creating
opportunities to further educate customers about energy saving behaviours and programs
opens the door to future natural gas savings.
3.4.2 ACTIVE PROGRAMS
3.4.2.1 Energy Efficient Residential Hot Water Storage Tank
Program
3.4.2.1.1 Program Overview
ENERGY EFFICIENT RESIDENTIAL HOT WATER STORAGE TANK PROGRAM
Target Audience Residential Retrofit Customers
Duration FEI & FEVI: July 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2011
Incentive
$50 rebate cheque for consumer
$50 rebate cheque for contractor/dealer
Partners Retailers (Rona, Sears) and manufacturers (Giant, A.O. Smith, Bradford-White)
Background
Overview
A Domestic Hot Water (“DHW”) strategy is a key component in the Companies’ EEC
program portfolio since water heating accounts for 21% of residential natural gas
consumption. The CPR 16 states that DHW accounts for 21% of residential natural
gas consumption and notes a 2% annual energy improvement as hot water systems
are upgraded. Even greater savings will be realized as water heating appliances
become more efficient.
In 2010, the primary program objective was to educate the market about September
1, 2010 changes to the BC Energy Efficiency Act Standards for gas and propane
fired water heaters outlined in MEMPR Information Bulletin 09-05 17 . BC provincial
regulations require that all water tanks manufactured after September 1, 2010 have
an efficiency rating (“EF”) of at least 0.62 depending on tank size. The secondary
program objective was to capture the energy savings associated with upgrading
water heating systems. Additional program benefits include outreach to consumers,
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2006 Terasen Gas Conservation Potential Review.
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Please refer to Appendix D for a copy of the MEMPR Enforcement Bulletin 09-05. BC Energy Efficiency Act
Standards: Gas and Propane-Fired Water Heaters.
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