E-22017 DSM Evaluation Reports
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cts by gathering the baseline data before their implementation and made the necessary baseline adjustments afterwards. 7.2.4 Small Business Energy Solutions In 2017, among the 417 projects completed through Small Business Energy Solutions,...
AI summary The 2017 Small Business Energy Solutions program saw 417 completed projects, with 88% using the DIY path. Participants were generally satisfied with the program, though some had concerns about incentive amounts and energy savings.
1 Base: Respondents who were not satisfied with the rebate amounts (NOT SATISFIED: S3c<8) Multiple responses S4d. Why were you not more satisfied with the time required to receive rebate? 2016 2017 Reasons Not More Satisfied with the Time...
AI summary Respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the time required to receive rebates, citing delays in processing and lack of communication. The Business Energy Rebates program also faced implementation issues with energy efficiency measures.
ure 3: DIY Path Participation Process SBES aimed to achieve net electricity savings of 8.8 GWh and net peak demand savings of 1.9 MW at the generator in 2017. Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot Launched in 2016, the Affordable Multifamil...
AI summary The Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot, launched in 2016, provides incentives for energy retrofits in affordable housing. By the end of 2016, 17 participants underwent energy audits, but challenges in decision-making and capital availability were noted. In 2017, SBES supported participants in implementing upgrades, completing 10 projects for two participants with more planned for 2018.
E-9E1 (SBA) RIRs to IR-1 to IR-21
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NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-12: 2 3 Referring to the 2017 DSM Evaluation Results of Direct Installation program 4 a) Please explain why Direct Installation category appears to include Affordable 5 Multifamily Housing Pilot results in the...
AI summary The response explains that the Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot is included in the Direct Installation program (SBES) due to shared delivery frameworks and similar energy-efficient measures. The pilot targets affordable-housing landlords for building-wide retrofits, leveraging existing SBES processes.
ient components that offers both rebates and projects. financing to participants, recognizing the unique financial needs of small businesses. SBES also offers a complimentary energy audit to qualifying small businesses to help overcome the...
AI summary The document describes a program that offers both rebates and financing to small businesses, along with complimentary energy audits to help them overcome financial barriers to energy efficiency.
Bright Business Award for their efforts in reducing energy and in 2016, ENS announced the launch of the Affordable Multi-family Pilot, a new SBES offering for property owners and landlords. 34 P a g e Date Filed: May 30, 2018 SBA IR-16 Att...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) engages small businesses through various initiatives, including the Affordable Multi-family Pilot and the Small Business Energy Survey (SBES). Business Development Managers (BDMs) focus on rural and economically stressed areas, while independent energy advisors and direct installation services also play a role in outreach.
ates through BNI programs, resulting in 6 energy savings for the low-income Nova Scotians who live in those buildings. 7 8 SBES Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot 9 10 As indicated above, in late 2016, ENS launched an SBES pilot for affo...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) has implemented programs such as HomeWarming and the SBES Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot to provide energy savings for low-income Nova Scotians. These programs also generate incidental low-income impacts through efficient product installations in low-income households.
Date Filed: March 29, 2018 EfficiencyOne – 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan M08604 (E-ENS-R-18) E1 Responses to Small Business Advocate NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-18: 2 3 Regarding Direct Installation program proposed for...
AI summary EfficiencyOne is responding to questions about its 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan, specifically regarding the inclusion of the Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot in the Direct Installation category and whether additional programs beyond the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program will be offered.
hat the determination of the Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot’s 24 inclusion in ENS’s 2019 portfolio will be made at a later date. 25 26 c) Please refer to parts a) and b). Date Filed: May 30, 2018 E1 (SBA) IR-18 Page 1 of 1 Efficiency...
AI summary The text indicates that the inclusion of the Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot in ENS’s 2019 portfolio will be determined at a later date. It also references parts a) and b) for further details.
E-12Submission - AEC
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Affordable Energy Coalition c/o The Dalhousie Legal Aid Service 2209 Gottingen Street Halifax, NS, Canada B3K 3B5 Ms. Doreen Friis June 13, 2018 Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk, Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street...
AI summary The Affordable Energy Coalition supports EfficiencyOne's 2019 DSM Resource Plan at the proposed $34.05M funding level but requests clarification on the continuation of the Affordable Multi-Family Housing Pilot based on 2018 performance assessments. They emphasize commitment to low-income support and overcoming barriers to energy efficiency.
ing energy efficiency initiatives. EfficiencyOne will determine if it will continue to offer the Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot in 2019 following its assessment of the pilot’s 2018 performance.” The Affordable Energy Coalition has be...
AI summary EfficiencyOne considers discontinuing the Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot based on 2018 performance, but the Affordable Energy Coalition argues premature evaluation risks termination. Adjustments like combining rebates with NSP on-bill financing have addressed landlord financing barriers. The coalition highlights the program's complexity, noting it took over two years to refine, similar to the HomeWarming program's timeline.
multifamily projects, it is not surprising that it is taking more than 2 years to figure out how to design and implement the Affordable Multifamily Housing program in the most effective way possible. Many of the projects that have been imp...
AI summary The Affordable Multifamily Housing program faces challenges in implementation due to small project sizes, lack of landlord incentives in rental properties, and insufficient rebates. Similar to the HomeWarming program, higher incentives are needed for success. Continuing the program in 2019 with adjustments is recommended over waiting for the 2018 evaluation.