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
New
Const
Retrofit
Table 4-16: Fireplace Timers Pilot Program Performance Forecast
It is expected that the greater part of the target number of installations will be installed by the
end of 2011. As of January 2011 the Companies had an additional 247 potential timer
installations recorded. The Companies require only that the participants accept the full terms
and conditions and ensure a sufficient number of dwelling unit holders agree to participate in
order to include these as participants.
After a sufficient number of timers have been installed the Companies believe analysis work can
begin and may generate meaningful results as to the savings per timer. If such results are
reasonably consistent it may not be required to have all of the originally projected 1,000 timers
installed as part of the pilot program. Analysis of the results could begin after the winter of 2011
/ 2012, when a sufficient number of fireplace timers have been installed for a least one full
heating season.
4.4.2.6.4 Fireplace Timers Pilot Program Summary
The aim of this program is to reduce the amount of natural gas used for decorative fireplaces
and ultimately change the behaviour of the end user. By encouraging them to control the
amount of time the fireplace is on, they are also becoming more aware of their energy use and
ultimately their building’s energy use. The timers provide options for running times of 30
minutes, 60 minutes, or 120 minutes before the fireplace turns off automatically. If by
implementing this measure a building can save approximately three GJs per unit, that would
add up to significant financial savings over several years.
Market Retrofit
Duration
Utility Participants
Incentive
Expenditure
($000s)
4.4.2.7 Radiant Tube Heaters Pilot Program
FEI: To be determined
FEVI: To be determined
Non-
Incentive
Expenditure
($000s)
Annual
Energy
Savings
(GJ/yr)
4.4.2.7.1 Program Overview
Radiant Tube Heaters Pilot Program
NPV
Energy
Savings
(GJ)
Free Rider
Rate
FEI - - - - 0%
FEVI - - - - 0%
FEI 400 20 1,200 4,901 0% 2.5
FEVI 30 2 90 370 0% 2.0
TOTALS
430 22 193 1,290 5,271 0% 2.5
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