TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL State of Pennsylvania Act 129 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program & Act 213 Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards DRAFT June 2015 This Page Intentionally Left Blank State of Pennsylvania – Technical Reference Manual – Rev Date: June 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Using the TRM ............................................................................................................... 1 1.2.1 Measure Categories ................................................................................................................ 2 1.2.2 Customer and Program Specific Data ..................................................................................... 2 1.2.3 End-use Categories & Thresholds for Using Default Values ................................................... 3 1.2.4 Applicability of the TRM for estimating Ex Ante (Claimed) savings ......................................... 5 1.3 Definitions ...................................................................................................................... 5 1.4 General Framework ....................................................................................................... 7 1.5 Algorithms ..................................................................................................................... 8 1.6 Data and Input Values ................................................................................................... 8 1.7 Baseline Estimates ........................................................................................................ 9 1.8 Resource Savings in Current and Future Program Years ...................................... 10 1.9 Prospective Application of the TRM .......................................................................... 10 1.10 Electric Resource Savings ......................................................................................... 10 1.11 Post-Implementation Review ..................................................................................... 11 1.12 Adjustments to Energy and Resource Savings ....................................................... 11 1.12.1 Coincidence with Electric System Peak ................................................................................ 11 1.12.2 Measure Retention and Persistence of Savings .................................................................... 11 1.12.3 Interactive Measure Energy Savings ..................................................................................... 12 1.12.4 Verified Gross Adjustments ................................................................................................... 12 1.13 Calculation of the Value of Resource Savings ......................................................... 12 1.14 Transmission and Distribution System Losses ....................................................... 13 1.15 Measure Lives .............................................................................................................. 13 1.16 Custom Measures ....................................................................................................... 13 1.17 Impact of Weather ....................................................................................................... 14 1.18 Measure Applicability Based on Sector .................................................................... 15 1.19 Algorithms for Energy Efficient Measures ............................................................... 15 2 RESIDENTIAL MEASURES.................................................................................. 17 2.1 Lighting ........................................................................................................................ 17 2.1.1 ENERGY STAR Lighting ....................................................................................................... 17 2.1.2 Residential Occupancy Sensors ........................................................................................2826 2.1.3 Electroluminescent Nightlight .............................................................................................3028 2.1.4 LED Nightlight ....................................................................................................................3230 2.1.5 Holiday Lights .....................................................................................................................3432 2.2 HVAC ........................................................................................................................ 3735 2.2.1 Electric HVAC ....................................................................................................................3735 2.2.2 Fuel Switching: Electric Heat to Gas/Propane/Oil Heat ......................................................4543 2.2.3 Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps .........................................................................................5149 2.2.4 ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioners ............................................................................5755 2.2.5 Room AC (RAC) Retirement ..............................................................................................6159 Contents Page i State of Pennsylvania – Technical Reference Manual – Rev Date: June 2015 2.2.6 Duct Sealing .......................................................................................................................6765 2.2.7 Furnace Whistle .................................................................................................................7371 2.2.8 Programmable Thermostat.................................................................................................7876 2.2.9 Residential Whole House Fans ..........................................................................................8179 2.3 Domestic Hot Water ................................................................................................ 8381 2.3.1 Efficient Electric Water Heaters ..........................................................................................8381 2.3.2 Heat Pump Water Heaters .................................................................................................8684 2.3.3 Solar Water Heaters ...........................................................................................................9290 2.3.4 Fuel Switching: Electric Resistance to Fossil Fuel Water Heater .......................................9693 2.3.5 Fuel Switching: Heat Pump Water Heater to Fossil Fuel Water Heater ........................... 10097 2.3.6 Water Heater Tank Wrap ...............................................................................................107104 2.3.7 Water Heater Temperature Setback ..............................................................................110107 2.3.8 Water Heater Pipe Insulation .........................................................................................114111 2.3.9 Low Flow Faucet Aerators .............................................................................................116113 2.3.10 Low Flow Showerheads .................................................................................................121118 2.3.11 Thermostatic Shower Restriction Valve .........................................................................126123 2.4 Appliances ........................................................................................................... 130127 2.4.1 ENERGY STAR Refrigerators ........................................................................................130127 2.4.2 ENERGY STAR Freezers ..............................................................................................138135 2.4.3 Refrigerator / Freezer Recycling with and without Replacement .................................... 142139 2.4.4 ENERGY STAR Clothes Washers .................................................................................157151 2.4.5 ENERGY STAR Dryers ..................................................................................................162156 2.4.6 Fuel Switching: Electric Clothes Dryer to Gas Clothes Dryer ......................................... 165159 2.4.7 ENERGY STAR Dishwashers ........................................................................................168162 2.4.8 ENERGY STAR Dehumidifiers .......................................................................................171165 2.4.9 ENERGY STAR Water Coolers ......................................................................................174168 2.4.10 ENERGY STAR Ceiling Fans .........................................................................................176170 2.5 Consumer Electronics ........................................................................................ 179173 2.5.1 ENERGY STAR Televisions ...........................................................................................179173 2.5.2 ENERGY STAR Office Equipment .................................................................................183177 2.5.3 Smart Strip Plug Outlets ................................................................................................. 186180 2.6 Building Shell .....................................................................................................