Each of these zip files contain roughly two dozen "measure
workbooks", each describing the assumptions, sources.
and calculation procedures that we used to estimate energy
efficiency potential for one to several energy efficiency
measures. Each workbook has the following types of worksheets:
1. A "measure cost-effectiveness" worksheet
(or several if there are a number of measures), which provides
an initial estimate of the cost effectiveness of an energy
efficiency measures in relation to a standard technology.
There are two types of worksheets (varying by workbook):
worksheets with names like "Relative_BC_Est_Cost",
which are based on the incremental costs and savings of
measures, and worksheets with names like "LCC Calcs_Est_Cost",
which compare the full costs and energy/peak power use
of standard and energy-efficient devices on a full life-cycle
cost basis.
2. A "Notes and Sources" worksheet in which
the sources of most estimates are explained, and some preliminary
calculations are carried out and referenced. References
to most of the documents and other sources used in preparing
the energy efficiency estimates can be found in this worksheet,
though some other references are provided in other worksheets
in worksheet areas where data or assumptions are introduced.
3. A "Measure Data Prep for ECO" worksheet in
which data from the worksheets above are manipulated to
a form usable in the ECO computer tool. In many workbooks,
this sheet is essentially blank because the data already
in the "Relative_BC_Est_Cost" sheet is already
in a format suitable for use in ECO.
4. A "Program Data Prep for ECO" sheet in which
penetration, administrative cost, program market, and related
quantities are used to derive annual program participation
estimates, by measure, for entry into the ECO software.
5. Other worksheets, varying by measure type, that provide
and/or derive data used to estimate the markets for particular
measures in particular sectors. Spreadsheets detailing
our assumptions (and the sources of those assumptions)
for household growth, or for the fraction of households
with specific types of cooling equipment, are examples
of the types of worksheets included here.
In many cases, inputs to these workbooks have been derived
in other workbooks not included in the package (derivations
of avoided costs, rates, and base year and future electricity
consumption are examples). These back-up workbooks can
be provided to reviewers who would like to see them.
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