Proposal Information Template – [Topic]
2017 Appliance Efficiency Standards [Insert Author(s) name, Organization, and Date]
Contents
Purpose
This document is a report template to be used by researchers who are evaluating proposed changes to the California Energy Commission’s (Commission) appliance efficiency regulations (Title 20, California Code Regulations, §§ 1601 – 1608). This report specifically covers [insert topic name].
[Please keep the description brief. The proposal shall include all of the following sections, as described in this template:
Product/Technology Description
Overview
Methodology
Proposed Standards and Recommendations
Analysis of Proposal
References
Appendices ]
Product/Technology Description
[Provide a general overview of the product and technologies under consideration and identify what efficient alternatives exist. Provide pictures and diagrams.]
Overview
[Provide a general overview of the proposal and complete the following table by providing a brief description of each topic covered in the proposal.]
Table 1: Summary of Proposal
Topic Description [Author/Organization] Page | 2 Description of Standards [Provide a brief description of the product, a summary of the Proposal/Framework of proposed standard or framework of the roadmap, and an Roadmap explanation of the proposed efficiency metrics.]
Technical Feasibility [Provide a brief description of product efficiency opportunities and compliance determination.]
Energy Savings and [Provide a brief summary of the energy and/or water savings Demand Reduction statewide (e.g. first year savings, after entire stock turnover savings, etc.), and peak demand reduction for the proposed recommendation.]
Environmental Impacts [Provide a brief summary of the environmental impact and and Benefits benefits the proposed recommendations may have.]
Economic Analysis [Provide a brief summary of the impact on California’s small businesses and economy.]
Consumer Acceptance [Provide a brief summary of consumer expectancy and possible consumer response to the proposed changes.]
Other Regulatory [Indicate whether proposed recommendations will interfere with Considerations local, federal, or other regulations/legislation.]
Methodology
Describe the methodology and approach used to develop the recommendations for the measure. Typically this section will contain the assumptions used for the analysis of the proposal, a description of the base case (current standards or current practice) and the proposed measure.
Proposed Standards and Recommendations
Describe the specific recommendations. If the proposed measure involves appliance standards, this section should have specific recommended language and contain enough detail to develop the draft standard in the next phase of work. Use the language from the relevant document(s), and use underlining to indicate new language and strikethroughs to show deleted language. In the case for appliances with a roadmaps approach, describe the structure of plan that will lead to a solution (e.g. procurement guidelines, product categorization, data collection/regular reporting, negotiations with stakeholders, regulatory framework, etc.). Organize the proposal into the following subsections, if applicable:
[Year] California Appliance Efficiency Standards [date] [Topic] [Author/Organization] Page | 3 Proposed Definitions
Proposed Test Procedure
Proposed Standard Metrics
[Describe the measure it which the efficiency of the product will be ranked. Efficiency metrics may be based on performance or a design requirement. If there are multiple metrics or levels of efficiency, include all and discuss each recommendation.]
Proposed Framework
Proposed Reporting Requirements
Analysis of Proposal
Discuss and justify the recommendations. Discuss the results of the research as they are related to the proposal. Provide data used to arrive to the results. Present data in a form that highlights significant findings and raw data should be included in the appendix. Organize data and results into the following subsections, if applicable:
Scope/Framework
[Describe the products/technologies that fall within the proposal. Discuss the reasoning behind excluding specific products/technologies.]
Product Efficiency Opportunities
[Describe areas of improvement that would make the product efficient.]
Technical Feasibility
[Provide evidence/data highlighting the product’s capability to meet the proposed recommendations. Examples:
Survey/list of products (e.g. ENERGY STAR QPL) and whether they would comply or not.
Identify specific technologies that would make the product more efficient or less efficient.]
Statewide Energy Savings
[Provide an estimate of energy and/or water savings. Include a per unit energy savings estimate and the resulting estimated California energy savings and peak demand reduction
[Year] California Appliance Efficiency Standards [date] [Topic] [Author/Organization] Page | 4 for the proposed recommendation. Be clear on time period (e.g., savings for first-year sales, after entire stock turnover, etc.). In addition, provide an estimate of current stock and sales for the product in California. Provide a projected annual growth rate for both and any other pertinent information that will impact stock or sales.]
Cost-effectiveness
[Provide the product lifetime, lifecycle cost, lifecycle net benefit, and benefit/cost ratio of the proposed recommendation.]
Environmental Impacts/Benefits
[Identify non-energy benefits, such as, environmental benefits, improved indoor air quality, health and safety benefits. Does the recommendation have any potential adverse environmental impacts? Does it have an impact on indoor outdoor air quality or otherwise affect indoor outdoor environmental quality? Does it affect atmospheric emissions (including ozone depleting gases)? Are there environmental or energy impacts associated with material extraction, manufacture, packaging, shipping to the job site, or other activities associated with implementing the measure?]
Impact on California’s Economy
[Discuss the impact the proposal may have on California’s small businesses and economy such as revenue, jobs, disadvantage communities, etc.]
Consumer Utility/Acceptance
[Identify consumer expectancy and the effects the proposal may have on the consumer’s behavior. Identify any required consumer education, labeling, disposal and recycling programs, toxic substance information, rebates, recycling fees, etc.]
Manufacturer Supply Chain Timelines
[Suggest and justify effective dates of the proposal.]
Other Regulatory Considerations
[Indicate whether this standards proposal is at risk of federal preemption, or whether it significantly affects compliance with or interferes with other Federal, local regulations, legislation, or voluntary agreements to the extent that the viability of the proposed standard is problematic or strengthened.]
[Year] California Appliance Efficiency Standards [date] [Topic] [Author/Organization] Page | 5 Conclusion
[Summarize the proposed recommendations and discuss whether the proposal will achieve water or energy savings while being cost-effective and technically feasible.]
References
List and describe each of the research studies, reports, and personal communications that provide background for this research. Identify all resources that have been pursued to further this measure. Identify all “experts” that were involved in further developing the change, all research and analysis reports and documents that were reviewed, and all industry standards that were consulted (e.g., ASTM, UL, ASHRAE test procedures, etc.). Include research that is underway that addresses the measure/change. Indicate if data or information will be produced in time to be used in an update of the Standards. Provide a full citation of sources. If research is publicly available, provide a copy or a link within your citation of the source.
Appendices
If appropriate, use one or more appendices to present raw data, sample calculations, lengthy data tables, referenced studies, or other information that would otherwise disrupt the flow of the report.
[Year] California Appliance Efficiency Standards [date] [Topic]