Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization
NS, Canada
Optimize building energy efficiency with low-cost measures
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- Efficiency Nova Scotia
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The Building Optimization Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia offers up to $5,000 in funding for investigation studies aimed at identifying operational improvements to reduce energy usage and optimize existing building systems. Eligible activities include recommissioning measures such as time-of-day scheduling, overnight temperature setbacks, and lighting controls, to achieve energy savings of at least 15,000 kWh annually.
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The grant supports projects that focus on optimizing building systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. Eligible activities include implementing low-cost, operational changes that enhance performance without high investments.
- Time-of-day scheduling to limit equipment runtime.
- Overnight temperature setbacks.
- Calibration of temperature sensors and controls.
- Repair of mechanical equipment, such as dampers.
- Installation of lighting controls with occupancy and daylight sensors.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's facility, project, and measures involved.
- The applicant must be an institutional, charitable, commercial, or industrial facility located in Nova Scotia and served directly or indirectly by Nova Scotia Power.
- The facility must not have been recommissioned in the past three years and must have a functioning Building Automation System (BAS).
- The project must be capable of saving at least 15,000 kWh of energy per year and must be implemented in under a year.
- Eligible measures include time-of-day scheduling, overnight temperature setbacks, calibration of temperature sensors and controls, repair of mechanical equipment, and installation of lighting controls with occupancy and daylight sensors.
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The Building Optimization Program is aimed at institutional, charitable, commercial, and industrial facilities in Nova Scotia that are seeking to improve energy efficiency through operational enhancements of their building systems. Eligible applicants include facilities directly or indirectly serviced by Nova Scotia Power, looking to implement lower-cost strategies to optimize energy performance and reduce consumption.
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Eligible expenses for this grant consist of various operational improvements aimed at optimizing system performance and reducing energy usage in buildings.
- Time-of-day scheduling to limit equipment runtime.
- Overnight temperature setbacks.
- Calibration of temperature sensors and controls.
- Repair of mechanical equipment, such as dampers.
- Installation of lighting controls with occupancy and daylight sensors.
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This grant is available to eligible facilities served by Nova Scotia Power. The eligible geographical area covers the province of Nova Scotia.
- Facilities located in Nova Scotia.
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- Step 1: Identify Eligibility
- Confirm that your facility is an institutional, charitable, commercial, or industrial facility in Nova Scotia and is served by Nova Scotia Power.
- Ensure your project can save at least 15,000 kWh of energy per year and be completed in under a year.
- Check that your facility has a functioning Building Automation System (BAS) and has not been recommissioned in the past three years.
- Step 2: Choose a Qualified Contractor
- Select a contractor from the network of trusted energy efficiency contractors provided by Efficiency Nova Scotia.
- Establish a working relationship with the contractor to prepare for the application process.
- Step 3: Conduct Investigation Study
- Work with your chosen contractor to conduct an Investigation Study to identify low-cost, low-risk operational improvements.
- Ensure the contractor prepares a report recommending operational improvements.
- Step 4: Complete Application
- Collect all necessary documentation including the results of the Investigation Study and contractor recommendations.
- Fill out the Building Optimization Investigation Application form, available from Efficiency Nova Scotia.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Email the completed application form and any supporting documents to Efficiency Nova Scotia at info@efficiencyns.ca.
- Alternatively, send hard copies to their office at 230 Brownlow Ave., Suite 300, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 0G5.
- Step 6: Wait for Approval and Feedback
- Await response from Efficiency Nova Scotia regarding the approval of your application.
- Be prepared to provide additional information if requested by the organization during the review process.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The funding is structured to encourage energy efficiency measures by covering 100% of investigation study costs up to $5,000.
- To ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of projects, a signed CPA is mandatory before purchasing or installing any equipment, though exceptions might be made case-by-case.
- Incentive disbursement is contingent upon project completion and successful measurement and verification of implemented measures.
- The program provides a network of trusted contractors to assist applicants in executing their energy optimization projects.
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Apply to this program
Enhance Energy Efficiency with the Building Optimization Program
The Building Optimization Program offers financial support for recommissioning existing buildings to optimize their energy efficiency. By covering 100% of the investigation study costs up to $5,000, it supports businesses in identifying low-cost, operational improvements to reduce energy consumption significantly.
Maximizing Building Efficiency and Reducing Costs with the Building Optimization Program
The Building Optimization Program, a key initiative provided by Efficiency Nova Scotia, is designed to assist businesses, institutions, and industries in enhancing their energy efficiency through strategic recommissioning of their existing facilities. This program is particularly beneficial for institutional, charitable, commercial, or industrial facilities that are directly or indirectly served by Nova Scotia Power. The program focuses on utilizing low-cost, low-risk operational changes that can lead to substantial reductions in energy use, thereby easing the financial burden of utility costs for businesses without the need for expensive upgrades or capital projects.
One of the main features of this program is its emphasis on recommissioning, a process that targets operational inefficiencies in buildings to help reduce energy use and enhance the performance of the existing systems and equipment. Typically, this process can result in energy usage reductions of 5-15% on average, offering businesses a significant opportunity to lower their utility bills while also contributing to a more sustainable environmental footprint.
The initial step of the program involves a comprehensive investigation study to assess the current energy performance of a building and identify operational improvements. Impressively, the Building Optimization Program covers 100% of the investigation study costs, up to $5,000, enabling facilities to fully fund an analysis without financial strain. This study is crucial as it uncovers inefficiencies and proposes strategic actions that can be easily implemented, often within a year, to bring about noticeable improvements in energy consumption and operational costs.
Typical measures explored during these studies include time-of-day scheduling which helps to manage and reduce equipment runtime, overnight temperature setbacks to save energy during off-peak hours, and the calibration of temperature sensors and controls to ensure optimal functionality. Additionally, the program supports the repair of essential mechanical equipment such as dampers, and the implementation of lighting controls that utilize occupancy and daylight sensors to minimize unnecessary power usage.
Eligibility for the program is determined on a case-by-case basis but generally requires the facility to have a functioning Building Automation System (BAS), not have been recommissioned in the past three years, and demonstrate the potential to save at least 15,000 kWh of energy annually. Moreover, the program encourages the involvement of trusted contractors to help assess and implement the recommendations effectively, ensuring that facilities can confidently pursue energy-saving opportunities.
Ultimately, the Building Optimization Program brings multiple advantages to businesses striving to improve their energy efficiency. By providing clear, actionable insights backed by comprehensive feasibility studies, this program boosts confidence in achieving energy savings and helps avoid investing in costly capital projects that may not yield the desired returns. The financial and operational support offered through this initiative empowers facilities to pursue sustainable practices that not only benefit their bottom line but also contribute positively to environmental conservation efforts.
For more information and to understand the full spectrum of benefits offered, facilities are encouraged to tap into Efficiency Nova Scotia's network of trusted contractors and industry resources to guide their energy optimization journey. This program is not merely an opportunity for cost savings but a step towards a more energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable future for businesses within Nova Scotia.
