Technical Reference Manual

June 2014

State of Pennsylvania

Act 129

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program

&

Act 213

Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards

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Table of Contents

1Introduction1

1.1Purpose1

1.2Using the TRM2

1.3Definitions5

1.4General Framework8

1.5Algorithms8

1.6Data and Input Values9

1.7Baseline Estimates10

1.8Resource Savings in Current and Future Program Years10

1.9Prospective Application of the TRM10

1.10Electric Resource Savings11

1.11Post-Implementation Review11

1.12Adjustments to Energy and Resource Savings12

1.13Calculation of the Value of Resource Savings13

1.14Transmission and Distribution System Losses13

1.15Measure Lives14

1.16Custom Measures14

1.17Impact of Weather15

1.18Measure Applicability Based on Sector16

1.19Algorithms for Energy Efficient Measures16

2Residential Measures18

2.1Electric HVAC19

2.2Electric Clothes Dryer with Moisture Sensor28

2.3Efficient Electric Water Heaters30

2.4Electroluminescent Nightlight34

2.5Furnace Whistle36

2.6Heat Pump Water Heaters41

2.7LED Nightlight46

2.8Low Flow Faucet Aerators48

2.9Low Flow Showerheads54

2.10Programmable Thermostat60

2.11Room AC (RAC) Retirement63

2.12Smart Strip Plug Outlets69

2.13Solar Water Heaters72

2.14Heater Pipe Insulation76

2.15Residential Whole House Fans79

2.16Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps81

2.17Fuel Switching: DHW Electric to Fossil Fuel Water Heater87

2.18Fuel Switching: Heat Pump Water Heater to Fossil Fuel Water Heater93

2.19Fuel Switching: Electric Heat to Gas/Propane/Oil Heat100

2.20Ceiling / Attic and Wall Insulation107

2.21Refrigerator / Freezer Recycling with and without Replacement113

2.22Residential New Construction121

2.23ENERGY STAR Refrigerators126

2.24ENERGY STAR Freezers131

2.25ENERGY STAR Clothes Washers134

2.26ENERGY STAR Dishwashers139

2.27ENERGY STAR Dehumidiers142

2.28ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioners145

2.29ENERGY STAR Lighting148

2.30ENERGY STAR Windows158

2.31ENERGY STAR Audit160

2.32Home Performance with ENERGY STAR161

2.33ENERGY STAR Televisions165

2.34ENERGY STAR Office Equipment169

2.35Residential Occupancy Sensors173

2.36Holiday Lights174

2.37Water Heater Tank Wrap177

2.38Pool Pump Load Shifting180

2.39Variable Speed Pool Pumps (with Load Shifting Option)183

2.40Duct Insulation and Sealing187

2.41Water Heater Temperature Setback192

2.42ENERGY STAR Water Coolers198

3Commercial and Industrial Measures201

3.1Baselines and Code Changes201

3.2Lighting Equipment Improvements202

3.3Premium Efficiency Motors223

3.4Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Improvements231

3.5HVAC Systems234

3.6Electric Chillers241

3.7Anti-Sweat Heater Controls245

3.8High-Efficiency Refrigeration/Freezer Cases249

3.9High-Efficiency Evaporator Fan Motors for Reach-In Refrigerated Cases252

3.10High-Efficiency Evaporator Fan Motors for Walk-in Refrigerated Cases258

3.11ENERGY STAR Office Equipment264

3.12Smart Strip Plug Outlets269

3.13Beverage Machine Controls271

3.14High-Efficiency Ice Machines273

3.15Wall and Ceiling Insulation276

3.16Strip Curtains for Walk-In Freezers and Coolers283

3.17Water Source and Geothermal Heat Pumps291

3.18Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps Commercial < 5.4 tons299

3.19ENERGY STAR Electric Steam Cooker306

3.20Refrigeration Night Covers for Display Cases310

3.21Office Equipment Network Power Management Enabling312

3.22Refrigeration Auto Closers315

3.23Refrigeration Door Gaskets for Walk-in and Reach-in Coolers and Freezers317

3.24Refrigeration Suction Pipes Insulation for Walk-in Coolers and Freezers319

3.25Refrigeration Evaporator Fan Controllers322

3.26ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer325

3.27Electric Resistance Water Heaters332

3.28Heat Pump Water Heaters337

3.29LED Channel Signage345

3.30Low Flow Pre-Rinse Sprayers for Retrofit Programs348

3.31Low Flow Pre-Rinse Sprayers for Time of Sale / Retail Programs353

3.32Small C/I HVAC Refrigerant Charge Correction359

3.33Refrigeration Special Doors with Low or No Anti-Sweat Heat for Low Temp Case363

3.34ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioner366

3.35Refrigeration Floating Head Pressure Controls369

3.36Variable Speed Refrigeration Compressor373

3.37Fuel Switching: Domestic Hot Water Electric to Gas / Oil / Propane375

3.38Fuel Switching: Heat Pump Water Heaters to Gas / Oil / Propane381

3.39Fuel Switching: Small Commercial Electric Heat to Natural gas / Propane / Oil Heat390

4Agricultural Measures397

4.1Automatic Milker Takeoffs398

4.2Dairy Scroll Compressors401

4.3High Efficiency Ventilation Fans with and without Thermostats404

4.4Heat Reclaimers409

4.5High Volume Low Speed Fans412

4.6Livestock Waterer415

4.7Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Controller on Dairy Vacuum Pumps417

4.8Low Pressure Irrigation System421

5Appendices425

5.1Appendix A: Measure Lives425

5.2Appendix B: Relationship between Program Savings and Evaluation Savings430

5.3Appendix C: Lighting Audit and Design Tool431

5.4Appendix D: Motor & VFD Audit and Design Tool433

5.5Appendix E: Lighting Audit and Design Tool for C&I New Construction Projects434

5.6Appendix F: Eligibility Requirements for Solid State Lighting Products in Commercial and Industrial Applications435

5.7Appendix G: Zip Code Mapping438

List of Tables

Table 11: End-Use Categories and Measures in the TRM4

Table 12: kWh Savings Thresholds5

Table 13: Periods for Energy Savings and Coincident Peak Demand Savings11

Table 14: California CZ Mapping Table16

Table 21: Residential Electric HVAC - References23

Table 22: Alternate Cooling EFLH2025

Table 23: Alternate Heating EFLH2025

Table 24: Efficient Electric Water Heater Calculation Assumptions32

Table 25: Minimum Baseline Energy Factors based on Tank Size32

Table 26: Electroluminescent Nightlight - References35

Table 27: Furnace Whistle - References37

Table 28: EFLH for various cities in Pennsylvania (TRM Data)38

Table 29: Assumptions and Results of Deemed Savings Calculations (Pittsburgh, PA)38

Table 210: Assumptions and Results of Deemed Savings Calculations (Philadelphia, PA)38

Table 211: Assumptions and Results of Deemed Savings Calculations (Harrisburg, PA)39

Table 212: Assumptions and Results of Deemed Savings Calculations (Erie, PA)39

Table 213: Assumptions and Results of Deemed Savings Calculations (Allentown, PA)39

Table 214: Assumptions and Results of Deemed Savings Calculations (Scranton, PA)40

Table 215: Assumptions and Results of Deemed Savings Calculations (Williamsport, PA)40

Table 216: Heat Pump Water Heater Calculation Assumptions43

Table 217: Minimum Baseline Energy Factors Based on Tank Size43

Table 218: LED Nightlight - References47

Table 219: Low Flow Faucet Aerator Calculation Assumptions50

Table 220: Low Flow Showerhead Calculation Assumptions56

Table 221: Residential Electric HVAC Calculation Assumptions61

Table 222: Room AC Retirement Calculation Assumptions65

Table 223: RAC Retirement-Only EFLH and Energy Savings by City66

Table 224: Preliminary Results from ComEd RAC Recycling Evaluation68

Table 225: Smart Strip Plug Outlet Calculation Assumptions70

Table 226: Solar Water Heater Calculation Assumptions74

Table 227: Minimum Baseline Energy Factors Based on Tank Size75

Table 228: Whole House Fan Deemed Energy Savings by PA City80

Table 229: DHP Values and References83

Table 230: DHP Heating Zones85

Table 231: Calculation Assumptions for Fuel Switching DHW Electric to Fossil Fuel Water Heater89

Table 232: Minimum Baseline Energy Factors based on Tank Size91

Table 233: Energy Savings and Demand Reductions for Fuel Switching, Domestic Hot Water Electric to Fossil Fuel91

Table 234: Fuel Consumption for Fuel Switching, Domestic Hot Water Electric to Fossil Fuel91

Table 235: Calculation Assumptions for Heat Pump Water Heater to Fossil Fuel Water Heaters96

Table 236: Energy Savings and Demand Reductions for Heat Pump Water Heater to Fossil Fuel Water Heater98

Table 237: Gas, Oil, Propane Consumption for Heat Pump Water Heater toFossil FuelWater Heater99

Table 238: Default values for algorithm terms, Fuel Switching, Electric Heat to Gas Heat103

Table 239: Alternate Heating EFLH for Air Source Heat Pumps105

Table 240: Alternate Heating EFLH for Electric Furnaces105

Table 241: Alternate Heating EFLH for Electric Baseboard Heating105

Table 242: Alternate Heating EFLH for Fossil Fuel Furnaces105

Table 243: Alternate Heating EFLH for Fossil Fuel Boilers105

Table 244: Default values for algorithm terms, Ceiling/Attic and Wall Insulation109

Table 245: EFLH, CDD and HDD by City111

Table 246: Default Savings values for Residential Refrigerator Recycling Without Replacement With a New Refrigerator117

Table 247: