Evaluation and Validation of the Effect of State Energy Conservation Plan (SECP) Program Measures on Energy Consumption. New York SECP - 1979 Energy Savings. Final Report

摘要

The purpose of this study is to evaluate and validate the effects of SECP on energy consumption. The evaluation and validation of a State's energy conservation plan require an in-depth examination of all phases of the plan. A workbook and a set of questions for each State were prepared and presented to DOE in January 1979. This workbook details our understanding of the 1979 and 1980 energy savings estimation methodologies, data sources and assumptions as of that time was prepared as a focal point for further study. Portions of New York's SECP workbook entitled Primary Program Measures of the New York State Energy Conservation Plan are attached to this executive summary. The detailed examination of each State's plan focuses on: the effectiveness of the 1979 energy savings estimation methodologies in measuring the savings of the target populations of the program measures and the ability of the State to meet 1980 energy savings projections based on the level of savings estimated for 1979; whether or not the program measure is cost-effective, assuming that the 1979 energy savings estimates are valid; because of the absence of available data on private sector expenditures we have focused primarily on federal grant dollar expenditures; and the validity of the data used in the methodologies. (ERA citation 09:022738)