Topic:"Affordability" in M08604

Efficiency Nova Scotia Executive Summary INTRODUCTION Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) is a franchise held by EfficiencyOne and is responsible for helping Nova Scotians improve the energy efficiency of their homes and workplaces. ENS designs,...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS), a franchise of EfficiencyOne, delivers energy efficiency programs funded by Nova Scotia Power and the Province of Nova Scotia. Econoler evaluated ENS's 2017 demand-side management (DSM) program portfolio and assessed impacts of Nova Scotia's energy efficiency codes, collaborating with CRA, Research Into Action, and other firms.

2017 Ground Drain Water Air Wood or Windows, Source Heat Sealing, Pellet Ventilation Reasons for Not Door, Geothermal Recovery Draft Stove or System Making the Upgrade Skylights Heat Pump System Proofing Furnace Most Most Most Most Most Mo...

AI summary The text presents data on reasons why individuals in Nova Scotia are not making energy-efficient upgrades, with affordability and perceived value being key factors. The data is categorized by different types of heating and ventilation systems.

Rate and Bill Impacts of DSM on the General Class

AI summary This document discusses the rate and bill impacts of Demand Side Management (DSM) on the General Class of customers. It explores how DSM programs influence electricity rates and customer bills, considering the broader implications for affordability and cost recovery.

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AI summary The document presents a table with financial data, highlighting avoided energy-related costs totaling $7,264,023.02. This figure appears consistently across multiple columns and rows, indicating a significant financial consideration in the regulatory proceeding.

6 3 9 3 8 6 6 6 6 6 Cost of upgrades 6 7 5 5 6 7 8 4 6 4 9 5 4 9 3 8 3 7 5 4 9 3 3 Long process/Length of time for approval 4 8 3 5 3 2 6 3 5 3 6 3 5 4 7 2 5 4 3 6 6 1 7 Amount of time it took to do upgrades 4 6 4 4 4 9 3 5 3 7 3 4 4 4 3 5...

AI summary The text presents data related to customer experiences with utility upgrades, highlighting concerns such as the cost of upgrades, the lengthy approval process, dissatisfaction with upgrades, lack of communication, and disruptions caused by upgrades. These themes reflect customer dissatisfaction and inefficiencies in service delivery.

0 2 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 Getting landlord approval 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 0 0 3 Getting financing 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 Cost over-runs 1 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 4 3 0 Othe...

AI summary The text presents statistical data on challenges faced in various processes, including getting landlord approval, financing, and cost over-runs, with weighted sample sizes provided for each category. The data highlights the frequency of these challenges across different groups or scenarios.

2018 How the program Target customer component’s design Customer Eligibility Requirements segments and market Market barriers Marketing strategies addresses market segments barriers Efficient Product Rebates Instant Eligible facilities: Al...

AI summary The Instant Savings program targets retailers in Nova Scotia with physical store fronts that stock energy-efficient products. It aims to address affordability barriers by offering rebates, with a focus on increasing awareness of eligible products through in-store marketing strategies.

How the program Target customer component’s design Customer Eligibility Requirements segments and market Market barriers Marketing strategies addresses market segments barriers Existing Residential Home Eligible Homeowners: Homeowners and...

AI summary The Home Energy Assessment program targets existing residential homeowners in Nova Scotia with homes at least six months old. It addresses market barriers such as affordability and access to capital through financial incentives like rebates and low-interest financing. Marketing strategies leverage the 'Enjoy the good things efficiency' brand platform to promote the benefits of home energy assessments.

How the program Target customer component’s design Customer Eligibility Requirements segments and market Market barriers Marketing strategies addresses market segments barriers Green Heat Eligible Participants: Homes must be existing (at l...

AI summary The Green Heat program targets existing residential customers, focusing on single-family homes. It addresses affordability barriers by offering rebates and promotes energy efficiency benefits to encourage home heating system upgrades. The program includes various housing types and focuses on non-energy benefits in its marketing strategy.

ble capital upgrades. their home heating system. The marketing strategy for Green Heat homes. For all space heating equipment other than mini-split heat pumps, the efficient space or can be a participation program focuses on utilizing out-...

AI summary The Green Heat program focuses on upgrading home heating systems with electric equipment, emphasizing the installation of efficient space heating and solar thermal domestic water heating. The program uses a combination of traditional and digital marketing strategies to increase participation, targeting awareness and affordability barriers through educational materials and financial institution partnerships.

Efficient Eligible Homes: A home must be occupied year-round. Cottages, summer Target Market Affordability: perceived This component is offered The 2017 marketing strategy focused on free products installed in Product homes or rentals that...

AI summary The Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program targets year-round occupied homes and multi-unit residential buildings, excluding seasonal homes and rentals. Affordability and awareness are key barriers to participation, addressed through free installations, non-energy benefits marketing, and education sessions during product installation.

fic marketing strategy has been Energy Scotia's 13 First Nations communities. income households participation barrier. affordability barrier. developed as 100 homes have already been selected (65 non- Efficiency living in on-reserve, elect...

AI summary The document discusses an energy efficiency pilot program targeting First Nations communities in Nova Scotia, focusing on addressing affordability and participation barriers. It mentions that 100 homes have been selected, with funding from the Province and DSM funds, and highlights the need for awareness and tailored recommendations to increase participation.

New Home The cost to participate in New Home Construction is $600. The Target Customers: Affordability: the cost of ENS subsidizes the The marketing strategy is to increase participation and incorporate Construction homeowner/builder contr...

AI summary The New Home Construction program in Nova Scotia offers energy efficiency incentives for new homes. Homeowners or builders contribute $99 + HST, with ENS covering the remaining costs. Rebates are paid to the first owner, but can be transferred to the builder. The program targets builders, contractors, and homeowners aged 25-59, focusing on reducing participation barriers through marketing and collaboration with permit offices.

Institutional, charitable, commercial or industrial facilities served by NS commercial, industrial access to affordable project commercial, industrial, municipal, agriculture, distributors). ENS Power. and institutional capital can be a im...

AI summary The text discusses ENS's efforts to improve access to affordable energy retrofits for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities, including strategies to overcome participation barriers and raise awareness about the benefits of energy efficiency programs.

How the program Target customer component’s Customer Eligibility Requirements segments and market Market barriers Marketing strategies design addresses segments market barriers Energy Eligible facilities include: Target Market Affordabilit...

AI summary The program targets industrial and institutional facilities served by NS Power with electrical costs of at least $1M. It addresses affordability and access barriers through incentives and collaboration with ENS Program Managers and Business Development Managers to effectively reach the target market.

n, and market and deliver messaging effectively. Systems - Eligible accounts typically have an electrical cost of $1M facilities (manufacturing, access to affordable implementation of annually; accounts with an electrical spend under $1M m...

AI summary The text discusses eligibility criteria for energy-efficiency programs, focusing on electrical spend thresholds, organizational commitment, and resource availability. It highlights affordability as a barrier and mentions ENS's support to overcome these challenges.

Strategic Energy Eligible facilities include: Target Market Affordability: the ENS offers a low The marketing strategy is to collaborate closely with Program Management - The project site must be an industrial or institutional facility Seg...

AI summary The document outlines eligibility criteria for the Strategic Energy Management program, targeting industrial facilities served by NS Power. It emphasizes affordability, collaboration with Program Managers, and the provision of support to participants for energy savings initiatives.