Defining the RTF’s Role in Research Jennifer Anziano Regional Technical Forum May 15, 2015.

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Defining the RTF’s Role in Research Jennifer Anziano Regional Technical Forum May 15, 2015

Objectives for Today’s Discussion Today we are seeking guidance on how best to bound the RTF’s role in research. Specific questions include: How should the RTF approach unfunded RTF-related research questions (who convenes potential funders)? How narrowly (or broadly) do we focus a clearinghouse (or coordination function) of regional research? These questions also start to raise broader regional coordination challenges… 2

Previous PAC Guidance The RTF should: Not do primary research Let utilities prioritize based on value to them Not play a regulatory role Limit the role in impact evaluation review, if asked 3

Evaluation burden Reliability in the RTF 4 PlanningProvisionalProven Small Saver Most reliable predictor of energy savings Least reliable predictor of energy savings Savings too small to warrant quality standards of Proven

RTF Research Needs Non-Proven Measures Identification of deficiencies in measure reliability Development of research plans to address those deficiencies Reliance on the region to conduct the research Proven Measures Leveraging regional research (and beyond) to inform measure updates Development of a clearinghouse of evaluation research Reliance on the region to define, conduct, and inform on related research 5

RTF Role in Research: Non-Proven Measures 6

Value of Non-Proven Measures Provide flexibility, enabling implementers to move forward with programs while data is collected to improve the reliability of the savings estimate Research Plan provides direction and clarity about what is needed to bring measure to Proven RTF development and review provides credibility and conveys regional importance 7

Research plan ownership and funding (or lack thereof) has created challenges in the past When there are no funders or owners: Potential funders struggle with approving a Research Plan that might fall into their lap with no prior consideration Research plans often feel too “baked” before getting to funders Risk approving something that programs use to claim savings, but research is never initiated/ completed Puts RTF into a quasi- policing role (threat of deactivating measure if research isn’t carried out) When there is a funder: What does it mean for the RTF to approve a research plan? RTF Struggles with Research Plans 8 Commissioning Controls and Sizing Grocery Refrigeration Scientific Irrigation Scheduling

A New Approach for Non-Proven Measures Based on feedback from the RTF members and stakeholders, the staff proposed a new approach to research plan development for non-proven measures Key change: Difference between Planning and Provisional based solely on whether there is an identified sponsor/funder for required research 9

Proposed Changes for Planning and Provisional Measures PlanningProvisional FundersFunder(s) not identifiedFunder(s) identified RTF RoleDescription of research needs and general scoping of work (estimate cost range) Description of how RTF would use funded research to move measure with acknowledgement of research limitations and challenges RTF Approval Means Agreement that approach provides a reasonable way to move the measure to Proven Recognition that research design may be altered Agreement that data collection and analysis would help to meet some or all of the research goals Agreement that results can be used to evaluate the measure Reliability Standards No change. Remains “low”.Same as Planning (i.e. becomes “low”) Evaluation Requirements No change. When evaluated, include full impact evaluation with savings estimation. No change. Delivery verification can be combined with results of RTF research. 10 Addresses “SIS” and “CC&S” challengeAddresses “Grocery Refrigeration” challenge

RTF Reaction? The RTF was generally supportive of this new approach being a step in the right direction, but identified a few areas that still need to be ironed out: Concerns about unfunded mandates sitting on the RTF books Concerns about potentially losing something by removing the reliability distinction between Planning and Provisional 11

Whose Job is it to Secure Funding for RTF Related Research Questions? Proposal RTF PAC: Prioritizes and secures funding for unfunded/sponsored research projects – Right body for identifying funders – Will require good connection with RTF representatives RTF Staff: Support annual check ins on the status of non-proven measures with the RTF – Allows the RTF to weigh all measures at one time to determine priorities (and potentially deactivate measures if there is no interest) – Keeps measures on the radar of potential funders 12

Reliability Distinction Between Planning and Provisional Current standard in Guidelines Quality Standards/Reliability of Savings LowMediumHigh Evaluation Burden HighPlanning MediumProvisional LowProven 13 With Proposed Changes Quality Standards/Reliability of Savings Not HighHigh Evaluation Burden HighPlanning MediumProvisional LowProven Expressed Concern: This removes a distinction between Planning and Proven that may be useful, but is hard to draw a line around Example: Heat pump water heaters currently “Planning” yet we know these savings well compared to advanced power strip

RTF Role in Research: Proven Measures 14

Research and Our Proven Measures RTF relies on regional research to continually improve the reliability of our savings estimates Research—broadly defined—includes: – Program evaluations and focused parameter research – Market studies (ex: RBSA, sales data) To date, this role has been framed around a “clearinghouse” role for regional collaboration and impact evaluation – Particular focus on RTF measure related research 15

PAC Guidance on Bounding the RTF’s Research Coordination Role? The RTF added a dedicated resource for research and evaluation coordination: – Develop a clearinghouse of evaluation (and potentially other) research related to RTF measures – Convene researchers to discuss projects and work to identify topics that benefit from collaboration Cautions to the approach – “Research” is a broad term that covers a variety of different projects (emerging tech studies, market studies, evaluations, etc) – Different types of research are likely to require different types of engagement (different individuals, timing, etc) – Some research directly relates to RTF measures today, while other research may become valuable to a future RTF measure early engagement – There are many coordinators/conveners in this region and we need to be mindful about covering the right gap while avoiding duplication 16