RTF Project Updates - August 2011: Key Developments in Energy Efficiency Initiatives
This document outlines the significant updates from the RTF Project Operations Subcommittee as of August 2, 2011. It highlights recent discussions on the Grocery Refrigeration protocols, evaluation budget schedules, and the Domestic Heating Fuel Choice Study. The formation of a Lighting Subcommittee and feedback on Residential Weatherization Specifications are also included. The report indicates a collaborative effort towards optimizing energy efficiency measures and sets the stage for upcoming meetings and decisions in the latter part of the year.
RTF Project Updates - August 2011: Key Developments in Energy Efficiency Initiatives
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RTF Project Updates • RTF Operations Subcommittee (7/1) • Advised on August 2, and 30 Agendas • Finalization of Grocery Refrigeration • Reviewed SOW’s for Cost, Life and Measure • Bylaws and Procedures Manual discussion • 2012 Workplan • Evaluation budgets collection schedule • RTF Policy Advisory Committee overview
RTF Project Updates • Domestic Heating Fuel Choice Study • No follow up meeting since July RTF • Northwest Research Group • Meets August 31, 2011 @ NEEA • GSHP Measures (ASHP to GSHP; FAF to GSHP) • No meeting of sub-committee expected • 100% capacity at 25 F UES • Question if it should be scheduled for August 30
RTF Project Updates • Grocery Refrigeration • Subcommittee met three times • Finalized Protocols required for RTF Consideration • Produced Evaluation Plan – Today’s decision • Refrigeration doors for multi-deck mid temp cases UES being developed • Subcommittee to meet once developed • Prepared for decision, August 30, 2011, Today
RTF Project Updates • Variable Capacity Heat Pump • Standard Protocol for Fan VFD • Measure calculator contract underway • Request RTF Subcommittee participation starting October • RTUG • Statement of work and RFP posted • Invite contractor selection committee participation • Finalize the standard protocol and all documentation • Prepared for delivery to RTF for decision
RTF Project Updates • Contracts being negotiated: • UES Measure Review – SBW • Measure Life Guidelines – SERA • Measure Cost/NEBS – Navigant • Request RTF Subcommittee Participation • 4 or 5 meetings through December • Provide input on emphasis and outcomes • Provide additional information or research
RTF Project Updates • Forming Lighting Subcommittee • Need new baseline by July 2012 • NW Lighting Trade Ally Network sees need • Likely to be a minimally compliant T12 • Moving to a T8 baseline will not be representative of the market • Regional lighting calculator update called for • Requesting RTF participants
RTF Project Updates • SEEM Training • Fall Webinar to be scheduled • Additional user training to be decided • Residential Weatherization Specifications • 15 responders
RTF Project Updates • Residential Weatherization Specifications • 15 responders • Five comments were from consumer owned utilities • Three were from various efficiency contractors • Two comments from separate regional utility consortiums • One national laboratory, one regional utility energy supplier • Three requested additional time for comments • Four provided line by line edits to the technical specifications • One provided behavioral efficiency measure recommendations • One requested delay in adoption to October • One requested indefinite delay in adoption