Library: Habart & Associates

The Residential sector behavioural potential covered a range of behaviours in seven end uses as follows: Space Heating and Cooling, Lighting, Domestic Hot Water (DHW), Refrigeration and Freezers, Appliances, Computers and Peripherals, TV and Entertainment, and Small Appliances. For the Commercial sector, the report considered 15 behaviours in the following five categories: Lighting, Heating and Cooling, Refrigeration, Plug Loads (including computers), Whole Building (including use of the elevator).The findings confirm the existence of significant potential cost-effective electrical energy savings from behavioural changes in both the Residential and Commercial sectors.

During the past ten years, China has become one of the largest consumers as well as the largest exporter of lighting products. The efficiency of lighting products made in China thus has significant implications for lighting efficiency, electricity consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and sustainable development. The China Green Lights program invested some 300 million yuan to transform the domestic lighting market by increasing the supply of and demand for efficient lighting products. This study uses regression discontinuity models combined with engineering algorithms to evaluate the impact of the China Green Lights program. (Abstract only)

This paper presents the interim process evaluation results of the Efficient Lighting Initiative (ELI), as presented in a report to the International Finance Corp, a division of the World Bank, in 2002. The paper describes how the ELI program is being implemented in seven countries (Argentina, Peru, South Africa, Czech Republic, Latvia, Hungary, and the Philippines) and summarizes key evaluation findings from program start-up and first-year activities. The purpose of this evaluation is to provide ELI management with feedback as to the operation of the program and how the various groups involved with implementation perceive ELI. (Abstract only)

The purpose of this paper is to report on discrete choice modelling, conditional demand modelling and engineering analysis used to estimate the impact of the EnerGuide for Houses Program (EGH) program on retrofit actions undertaken, energy savings, retrofit costs and reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. (Abstract only)

The purpose of this paper is to assess the impact of the high efficiency furnace subsidy program on sales and market share of high efficiency furnaces, natural gas demand, and carbon dioxide emissions reductions. (Abstract only)

This report is a market assessment of natural gas furnaces in Oregon. The objectives of this study are to develop a market model showing the shares of mid and high efficiency furnaces sold in the new construction and replacement markets; to estimate furnace pricing or incremental pricing of efficiency upgrades; to determine economics to the customer; to determine trends and barriers affecting the markets for efficient furnaces; and to highlight program opportunities and recommendations.

This report provides an assessment of furnace motor technologies, documents the trends in fan usage, and provides an assessment of the opportunities for improving the energy efficiency of furnace fan motors in British Columbia.

This report is an impact evaluation of Energy Star Appliances in British Columbia. This report addresses two objectives: to develop a baseline for sales of Energy Star compliant products in BC Hydro’s service territory and to capture low cost information for program design and evaluation purposes.