Topic:"Affordable Multifamily Housing And Non Profit Organizations Amf" in M09096

1 Table 6: Residential barriers to participation and mitigating strategies Program Program Component Brief Description of Program Component Target Market Segment Barriers Addressed in Preferred Plan and How Affordable Multi Family Housing...

AI summary Table 6 outlines residential barriers to participation in energy efficiency programs and strategies to mitigate them. The Affordable Multi-Family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations Project provides support and financial assistance to landlords to implement energy efficiency upgrades, addressing affordability, awareness, and split incentive barriers.

1 Examples of key improvements and enhancements to increase access to residential 2 energy efficiency programs and services offered by the Preferred Plan include: - 3 Establishing a new First Nations program component, which was first 4 in...

AI summary The Preferred Plan introduces improvements to increase access to residential energy efficiency programs, including a new First Nations program component and an Affordable Multi-Family Housing program. These initiatives aim to address low participation in low-income markets and provide additional support through an Energy Advocate.

4.2.1 Overview - The Existing Residential program provides residential customers with access to technical and financial assistance to identify, assess and implement energy efficiency and system-peak demand reduction upgrades. The Existing...

AI summary The Existing Residential program offers residential customers energy efficiency and demand reduction upgrades through five components, including Affordable Multi-Family Housing, Efficient Product Installation, and Home Energy Assessments. The program targets low-income renters and non-profits, providing technical and financial support. TRC and PAC are defined as benefit/cost ratios for evaluating program effectiveness.

Program History The Existing Residential program has been operating in various forms since Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation became Nova Scotia's DSM Administrator. The oldest component, Home Energy Assessment, was inherited from Conserve...

AI summary The Existing Residential program has evolved over time, with changes to its name, eligible measures, and financing options. Key components like Home Energy Assessment, Green Heat, and Efficient Product Installation have undergone multiple revisions to improve energy efficiency and accessibility. The program has incorporated federal and provincial support and adapted to customer feedback and market changes.

Program Delivery - The Existing Residential Program leverages a variety of delivery approaches to help customers implement energy efficiency improvements in their home. These strategies include: - turn-key direct installation service; - af...

AI summary The document outlines various energy efficiency programs and their delivery methods, including direct installation, rebates, and partnerships with auditors and contractors. It also describes the delivery of the Green Heat program through mail-in and mid-stream rebate approaches.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 d) The 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan introduces the following specific program 2 enhancements to further overcome participation barriers: 3 • New service: 4 o Appliance replacement: full-service appliance replacement packa...

AI summary The 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan introduces several program enhancements to overcome participation barriers, including new services, measures, program components, approaches, and increased financial support for energy efficiency initiatives in Nova Scotia.

idential customers worry about upfront to a personal energy planning service for additional Assessment costs. support.

AI summary Confidential customers are concerned about upfront costs and are seeking a personal energy planning service for additional support.

ement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (DSM 2020- 2022) M09096 (E-ENS-R-19) E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-27: 2 3 Reference: Appe...

AI summary The document addresses a request regarding EfficiencyOne's controls and policies to prevent subsidizing its affiliate's unregulated activities through Enabling Strategies. EfficiencyOne refers to the Inter-Affiliate Code of Conduct approved by the NSUARB in 2017, which mandates annual compliance reporting and record-keeping to ensure no cross-subsidization occurs.

note, this 22 process excludes development of demand reduction initiatives, the Affordable 23 Multifamily Housing program component, and the First Nations program component, 24 which were already accounted for at this stage. 25 26 Integrat...

AI summary The document discusses the integration of review feedback and new initiatives into the model for the EfficiencyOne application. It notes that some components were excluded, and quality assurance processes were conducted before finalizing the Preferred Plan.

S2. Using a scale from 1 to 10 where 1 is "not at all satisfied" and 10 is "completely satisfied" how would you rate your satisfaction with the program overall? Satisfaction with ARet Overall 2015 2016 2018 Sample Size 200 197 200 8-10 93%...

AI summary The text provides survey results on satisfaction with the Appliance Retirement (ARET) program. Participants rated their satisfaction on a scale from 1 to 10, with high satisfaction levels (mean 9.4-9.6) and low dissatisfaction. Reasons for dissatisfaction include issues with the time taken for appliance pick-up, small incentives, and difficulties in scheduling.

S3b. What was the most important reason you were satisfied with the program overall? Reasons for Being Satisfied with ARet 2016 2018 Sample Size 182 194 Convenient/Easy to get rid of appliance 69% 66% Good service 29% 32% Appliance was dis...

AI summary The text presents survey data on customer satisfaction with the Appliance Retirement (ARET) program, highlighting reasons for satisfaction such as convenience, service quality, and proper disposal of appliances. It also includes data on how customers booked appliance pick-up appointments and their satisfaction with the online booking portal.

Free-ridership Table 28 below presents the discarding scenarios and the proportion of participants who would have disposed of their small appliances without ARet. These participants are identified as free-riders.

AI summary Table 28 outlines scenarios for appliance disposal and identifies free-riders as participants who would have disposed of their small appliances without the ARet program.

APPENDIX V ARET: PARTICIPANT SPILLOVER METHODOLOGY Participant spillover was measured using a participant survey. For ARet, participant spillover occurs when participants decide to retire or replace other appliances on their own pursuant t...

AI summary This appendix describes the methodology used to measure participant spillover in the ARET program. Spillover occurs when participants retire or replace additional appliances due to the program's influence, even if they are not eligible for rebates. Energy savings from these additional retirements are estimated using adjusted unitary savings values.

Additional Non-eligible Savings: SUM SO4 SO5. Since participating in ARet, have you disposed of other appliances without receiving an incentive? IF SO5 = 1. Yes: CONTINUE IF SO5 = 2. No OR DK OR REF: END SO6. How many appliances have you d...

AI summary This section of the document asks participants in the ARET program whether they disposed of appliances without receiving an incentive, the number of such appliances, their condition at disposal, and the method of disposal. It also inquires about alternative actions if they had not participated in the program in 2018.

Final Spillover Level = SUM SO4 + SUM SO9 for All Respondents SUM of Program Savings for All Respondents

AI summary The document presents a calculation for the final spillover level, which is the sum of SO4 and SO9 across all respondents, along with the total program savings for all respondents.

[SINCE THE FALL REBATE CAMPAIGN IS NOT OVER YET, ASK THE RESPONDENT TO ANSWER BASED ON A PROJECTION] Enter %: [If interviewee cannot provide an exact percentage, ask for a range (e.g. 0-10%, 10-20%, etc.) Please explain your answer:

AI summary The text requests a projected percentage for the Fall Rebate Campaign, noting that the campaign is not yet complete. If an exact percentage cannot be provided, a range is requested, along with an explanation.

FR0b. I just want to make sure I understand - You did not know about the discount on specific packages of L-E-Ds before paying at the register? Discount Awareness 2015 2016 2017 2018 Sample Size 255 246 100 163 Yes, was aware of discount b...

AI summary The text discusses customer awareness of discounts on LED bulbs, showing increasing awareness over the years. In 2015, 79% of respondents were aware of the discount before paying, rising to 91% in 2018. However, awareness of the rebate campaign starting in September 2016 was low, with only 16% aware of the discounts being offered that fall.

Tracking Sheet Validation On-site Validate the equipment is ENERGY STAR certified: Is the equipment still used? If not, why? Commercial Ice Makers Ice making head Location Quantity Installed: Product Type Manufacturer: Model number: Harves...

AI summary The text presents a tracking sheet for validating the use and certification status of commercial ice makers, including details on equipment type, manufacturer, model, and usage. The form asks whether the equipment is still in use and whether it replaces non-certified ENERGY STAR ice makers.

Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot Launched in 2016, the Affordable Multifamily Housing (AMH) pilot provides affordable-housing owners with incentives for building-wide energy retrofit projects with the intent of reducing electrical ener...

AI summary The Affordable Multifamily Housing (AMH) pilot, launched in 2016, provides incentives for energy retrofit projects in affordable housing to reduce electrical energy consumption. It uses a delivery model similar to SBES and re-engaged participants in 2018, leading to four completed projects with potential for more in 2019.

11.BNI Direct Installation Program The BNI Direct Installation Program is identical with Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES), available to businesses that use less than 350,000 kWh annually. There are two paths within the program, the a...

AI summary The BNI Direct Installation Program mirrors the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program, offering two paths (audit and DIY) for businesses using less than 350,000 kWh annually. In 2018, 501 DIY projects and 28 audit projects were completed. Evaluation included on-site visits, impact assessments, and EUL revisions. Econoler confirmed the evaluation's completeness, though no specific recommendations were provided. Efficiency Nova Scotia credits savings to ENS, with codes and standards deemed primarily provincial/federal responsibility.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-03: 2 - 3 At what level is the Affordable Multi-Family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations - 4 Program funded under NSPI's $27 Million and $34 Million scenarios? 5 6 (a) Is there any reason that the Affordabl...

AI summary The text discusses funding levels for the Affordable Multi-Family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations Program under different scenarios provided by NSPI, referencing model outputs from Navigant that include metrics like Max demand and Max impact.

20 Affordable Multi-Family Housing & Non-Profit Organizations First Nations Home Energy Efficiency Spending ($) (excludes Enabling Strategies) Spending ($) (excludes Enabling Strategies) Model Output 2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022 $27 Max d...

AI summary EfficiencyOne outlines concerns regarding the feasibility of investing $1.0 million annually in Affordable Multi-Family Housing & Non-Profit Organizations and $1.5 million in First Nations Home Energy Efficiency under $27 million and $34 million DSM investment scenarios. They highlight potential challenges with first-year energy savings and unit costs, as well as concerns about meeting performance targets.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-04: 2 3 At what level is the First Nations Program funded under NSPI's $27 Million and $34 4 Million scenarios? 5 6 (a) Is there any reason that the First Nations Program can't be funded under NSPI's 2 7 scena...

AI summary The document discusses funding levels for the First Nations Program and the Affordable Multi-Family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations Project under NSPI's scenarios. The response refers to EfficiencyOne's prior response to AEC IR-03 for details.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 emphasis on demand reduction 2 3 AEC wrote: We strongly support the proposal to fund an Affordable Multi-family 4 Housing Program. We support the proposed First Nations efficiency program. 5 6 EAC wrote: Supporting incre...

AI summary The text highlights support for funding an Affordable Multi-family Housing Program and a First Nations efficiency program. It also references the EfficiencyOne 2018 DSM Annual Progress Report and mentions support for demand response programs and stable programming for underserved Nova Scotians.

1. We strongly support the proposal to fund an Affordable Multi-family Housing Program. As EfficiencyOne's 2015 research concluded, over 50% of low income households in NS live in rental accommodation. To achieve equity in efficiency servi...

AI summary The text supports funding an Affordable Multi-family Housing Program, citing EfficiencyOne's research showing over 50% of low-income households in Nova Scotia live in rental accommodation. The pilot program has increased landlord participation and achieved significant energy savings, benefiting low-income renters by stabilizing rent and reducing out-of-pocket expenses.

2. We support a $1 million average annual investment in the Affordable Multi-family Housing Program, with a gradual ramp up over the 3 year period of the Plan. The preferred plan includes an average annual investment of $1 million in the A...

AI summary The text supports an average annual investment of $1 million in the Affordable Multi-family Housing Program over a 3-year period, with a gradual increase. It also references the HomeWarming Program's $3.7 million annual contribution to low-income homeowners and suggests this could serve as a benchmark for future rental programs.

4. We support the P referred Plan. Efficiency investments create the best long term value for electricity customers. We support the Preferred Plan for this reason and because it will enable a higher investment in the Affordable Multi-famil...

AI summary The text supports the Preferred Plan due to its long-term value for electricity customers through efficiency investments and its alignment with increased funding for the Affordable Multi-family Housing program.

Program Component Measure Name Reduction Affordable MultiFamily Renter Custom Energy Efficiency 50% First Nations Home Retrofits Clothes Dryers 67% First Nations Home Retrofits Clothes Washers 67% First Nations Home Retrofits Dehumidifier...

AI summary The table outlines various energy efficiency programs with their corresponding measures and reductions, including custom energy efficiency for affordable multifamily renters and retrofits for First Nations homes. The document also references E1's responses to the Small Business Advocate (SBA).

b) The Affordable Multi-Family Housing and First Nations program components were reduced to a greater level than the other program components in the Alternate Scenario because they have a higher unit cost and as a result generate fewer ene...

AI summary EfficiencyOne adjusted the investment levels in the Affordable Multi-Family Housing and First Nations program components in the Alternate Scenario due to higher unit costs and lower energy savings. Investment in these programs was increased slightly from 2019 pilots but not to the level of the Preferred Plan. Demand reduction for Electric Thermal Storage was included at a similar investment level to the 2019 pilot.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-25: Does E1's 2020-2022 DSM plan include measures requiring conversion to electric heat pumps? If so, please provide a detailed report of the expected number of installations, costs and savings by rate class by...

AI summary EfficiencyOne's 2020-2022 DSM plan includes measures for converting to electric heat pumps in certain program components, but the expected number of installations, costs, and savings are not explicitly modelled for all components. A detailed summary is provided in Attachment 1 for selected programs.

s either Retirement (RET) or replace-on-burnout / new (ROB/NEW) and will use this language in its response below. Residential Efficient Products Rebates Appliance Retirement NON-CONFIDENTIAL The 2020-2022 DSM Plan includes six additional m...

AI summary The 2020-2022 DSM Plan includes new and existing measures such as appliance replacements and Instant Savings program components. It also introduces pilot programs like AMFH and First Nations Home Energy Efficiency, with measures categorized as RET or ROB/NEW. The Efficient Products Installation component remains largely unchanged from 2019.

Date Filed: May 13, 2019 E1 (Synapse) IR-16 Page 5 of 5 1 Request IR-17: 2 3 Please refer page 81 of Appendix A. Please provide descriptions of the technologies or 4 approaches that may be implemented as pilots during the Plan period to: 5...

AI summary The response outlines measures to make energy savings easier, including appliance replacements, support for multifamily and non-profit organizations, expansion of energy efficiency programs for First Nations, and mid-stream incentives for heat pumps through the Green Heat program.

1 M09096, 2018 DSM Evaluation Reports Final Report, March 27, 2019. 1 d) Please refer to the 2018 Existing Residential Program Evaluation Report and 2018 Efficient 7 b. How are low-income multifamily buildings and units defined and verifie...

AI summary The document discusses how low-income participation is defined and verified in various program components under the Existing Residential program, including Affordable Multi-Family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations, and Efficient Products Installation. EfficiencyOne assumes no low-income participation in Green Heat and Home Energy Assessment programs, while all participation in Affordable Multi-Family Housing is considered low-income.

15 Table 1: 2020-2022 Low-Income First Year Energy Savings 2020-2022 Low Income First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Preferred Alternate Difference % Change Plan Scenario Existing Programs 34.2 30.6 3.7 -11% Affordable Multi-Family Housing 4.8...

AI summary Table 1 presents energy savings data for low-income programs from 2020 to 2022, comparing preferred and alternate scenarios. The total energy savings decreased by 17%, with significant reductions in several program categories, including a 50% decrease in savings from affordable multi-family housing and non-profit organizations.

- 17 Energy savings associated with the Affordable Multi-Family Housing & Non-Profit Organizations - 18 and First Nations Home Energy Efficiency program components see a proportionally higher - 19 reduction in savings in the Alternate Scen...

AI summary The Affordable Multi-Family Housing & Non-Profit Organizations and First Nations Home Energy Efficiency program components show a higher reduction in energy savings in the Alternate Scenario due to higher unit costs compared to EfficiencyOne's existing programs. Investment in these programs was increased slightly compared to 2019 pilots but not to the level of the Preferred Plan.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-10: Does NSPI acknowledge that the Affordable Multi-Family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations Program is an effective response to unsustainable energy burdens experienced by members of the domestic class whose...

AI summary NSPI acknowledges the Affordable Multi-Family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations Program's role in addressing energy burdens for low-income renters but notes gaps in available energy efficiency initiatives. NSPI supports such programs and aligns with feedback from low-income customers and the Low-Income Assistance program.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-11: 2 3 In NSPI's projections of program costs and funding models, please identify what level of 4 funding has been allocated the Affordable Multi-Family Housing and Non-Profit 5 Organizations Program 6 7 (a)...

AI summary The document discusses NSPI's response to a request about funding levels for the Affordable Multi-Family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations Program under two different funding models. NSPI has not specified exact funding levels but recommends designing a program in the range of $27 to $34 million and increasing investment for low-income Nova Scotians.

3.4 Future DSM as a FAM Expense [39] In its Evidence, NS Power proposed that any variance from $34.05 million in approved annual DSM costs for 2020-2022 should be included in the FAM account prior to the next General Rate Application (GRA)...

AI summary NS Power proposes including future DSM costs in the FAM account prior to the next GRA and 100% during the GRA for transparency. The Consensus Agreement with E1 supports FAM-based DSM funding at the next GRA. The Consumer Advocate opposes automation via FAM, citing transparency risks and cost allocation issues. The Board defers resolution to future applications.

3.6 HST Refund [50] Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) settled its appeal of the Minister of National Revenue's decision to deny certain HST credits relating to the operation of ENS for the period May 2010 through January 2015. The refund of the...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) received an HST refund of $15 million, which the Consensus Agreement proposes to return to NS Power via FAM. SBA and Industrial Group support this, while AEC and EAC oppose, arguing funds should be reinvested into DSM. The Board ruled in favor of returning funds through FAM, complying with the 2014 Act.

eneral Rate Application subject to UARB approval. NS Power agrees to support adoption of this methodology in a manner that does not result in additional material regulatory burden being imposed on E1. - 6. The HST Refund, together with any...

AI summary NS Power agrees to support a methodology for the HST Refund return via FAM without additional regulatory burden. DSMAG will revise terms of reference for DSM Plans, focusing on stakeholder engagement, avoided cost updates, and affordability criteria. If unresolved by June 30, 2020, UARB will determine the terms.

Issue 8 – Disposition of HST refund and interest The Parties agree that the HST Refund, together with any interest, will be returned by E1 to NS Power and refunded to customers through the FAM, subject to UARB approval. Under the Consensus...

AI summary Parties agree to return HST refund and interest to NS Power via FAM with UARB approval. Under the Consensus agreement, E1 and NS Power waive litigation costs in favor of full recovery to ratepayers.

- On June 6, 2019, E1 filed a proposed Consensus Agreement with the Board, - signed by NSPI, which addresses the issues identified by the Board in its "Final - Issues List" in this proceeding, including "the impact of the EfficiencyOne - A...

AI summary E1 filed a Consensus Agreement with NSPI to address issues raised by the Board, including the impact of the EfficiencyOne Application on low-income residential customers. The AEC supports parts of the Agreement, particularly the DSM allocation for First Nations and low-income programs, but has not joined the agreement.

BUDGET LEVEL AND 2020-2022 PLAN E1's Response to Undertaking U-1 2 explains the adjustments by Program and customer class to accommodate the spending levels contained in the Consensus Agreement. The starting point is noted to be E1's Alter...

AI summary E1 adjusted its budget for the 2020-2022 plan based on the Consensus Agreement, increasing funding for First Nations and Affordable Multi-Family Housing while reducing 'demand reduction' and allocating reductions pro rata. NSPI's allocation of program costs by customer class differs from E1's, showing discrepancies in expenditure by rate class.

HST REFUND The Industrial Group supports Clause 6 and the return of the HST refund to customers through the FAM to be applied against fuel costs. With the BCF filing, it is now abundantly clear that the Large Industrial and Medium Industri...

AI summary The Industrial Group supports Clause 6, advocating for HST refund returns to customers via FAM to offset fuel costs. They highlight that the BCF filing will cause significant rate increases for industrial customers over three years and urge NSPI to reduce FAM costs.

7 First Nation and Multi Family Affordable Housing - 8 Under the Consensus Agreement Scenario, investment in First Nation communities will remain at - 9 the Preferred Plan level of $1.5M per year, for a total of $4.5M over the three year t...

AI summary The Consensus Agreement Scenario maintains investment levels for First Nation and multi-family affordable housing energy efficiency programs at the Preferred Plan level. This includes $1.5M annually for First Nation communities and similar support for multi-family housing. Stakeholders, including the Affordable Energy Coalition and the Consumer Advocate, have positively received these investments, with no explicit opposition noted.

1 5. HERITAGE GAS - 2 In the course of these proceedings, Heritage Gas raised concerns about the proposed New - 3 Construction service under the Custom Incentives Program related to electric heat pumps and - 4 associated measures in multi-...

AI summary Heritage Gas raised concerns about the New Construction service under the Custom Incentives Program related to electric heat pumps in multi-unit residential buildings with available natural gas. EfficiencyOne and Heritage Gas agreed to a collaborative study, with NSUARB involvement if disagreements arise. EfficiencyOne argues this approach will clarify the program's impact in this market.

f this HST money ... because after all, that was collected from customers as a DSM charge. And will ... so will it be allocated back to customers through the FAM differently than a regular FAM charge? MR. LANDRIGAN: Yeah, yes, it would. So...

AI summary The discussion centers on allocating an HST refund collected via DSM charges through the FAM. Mr. Landrigan explains past practices of allocating non-FAM funds to FAM based on DSM profiles and stakeholder input, while Mr. Outhouse frames this as a pilot project for future DSM funding through FAM.

eneral Rate Application subject to UARB approval. NS Power agrees to support adoption of this methodology in a manner that does not result in additional material regulatory burden being imposed on E1. - 6. The HST Refund, together with any...

AI summary NS Power and E1 agree on a rate application methodology under UARB approval. The HST Refund, totaling $15,277,651.23, will be returned to customers via FAM. DSMAG will revise terms of reference for DSM Plans, focusing on stakeholder engagement, avoided cost updates, and affordability criteria. If consensus isn't reached by June 30, 2020, UARB will determine the terms.

HST Refund - On August 23, 2019 EfficiencyOne returned the HST settlement funds to NS Power where - these funds will be returned to customers through the FAM. The total HST returned was - $15,340,109.37, which included interest of $1,216,4...

AI summary EfficiencyOne returned $15,340,109.37 in HST settlement funds, including $1,216,408.27 in interest, to NS Power on August 23, 2019. These funds will be distributed to customers via the FAM.

& lt;sup>c The number of individual products rebated through Efficient Product Installation, Green Heat, Home Energy Assessment, and First Nations Home Retrofits. & lt;sup>d The number of households completing upgrades through Home Energy...

AI summary The text provides details on the number of products rebated and households and projects that completed upgrades through various energy efficiency programs, including Efficient Product Installation, Home Energy Assessment, and Affordable Multifamily Renter Program.

Program History The Existing Residential program has been operating in various forms since Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation became Nova Scotia's DSM Administrator. The oldest component, Home Energy Assessment, was inherited from Conserve...

AI summary The Existing Residential program, managed by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation since becoming Nova Scotia's DSM Administrator, has evolved through various components. The Home Energy Assessment (HEA) was inherited from Conserve Nova Scotia and NS Power, with HEA incentives previously offered by the federal government in the early 2000s. Other components like Green Heat and Efficient Product Installation have developed from pilot programs.

Program Delivery - The Existing Residential Program leverages a variety of delivery approaches to help customers implement energy efficiency improvements in their home. These strategies include: - turn-key direct installation service; - af...

AI summary The document outlines various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, detailing delivery methods such as direct installation, rebates, and partnerships with auditors and contractors. Programs include residential, multi-family, and First Nations initiatives, emphasizing collaboration with organizations like EfficiencyOne and NRCan licensed Service Organizations. Rebate approaches vary, including mail-in and mid-stream options, with a focus on quality assurance and customer engagement.

2 6 b 4 The number of households completing upgrades through First Nations Home Retrofits. c 5 The number of projects completing upgrades through the Affordable Multifamily Renter Program component. c 10 The number of projects completing u...

AI summary The text references metrics related to energy efficiency programs, specifically the number of households and projects completing upgrades through the First Nations Home Retrofits and the Affordable Multifamily Renter Program component.

Multi Unit Residential Buildings Study Report In the course of the proceedings in this matter, EfficiencyOne and Heritage Gas entered into a Settlement Agreement, which was filed with the Board on June 6, 2019. In its decision dated August...

AI summary EfficiencyOne and Heritage Gas reached a Settlement Agreement approved by the Board in August 2019. The Board incorporated the agreement into an Order on September 16, 2019, requiring a study report on Multi-unit Residential Buildings by October 15, 2019.

Dunsky Energy Consulting – VRF Program Review EfficiencyOne and Heritage Gas engaged Dunsky Energy Consulting ("Dunsky") to study the program design and operation of the Custom Incentives Program related to Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)...

AI summary EfficiencyOne and Heritage Gas commissioned Dunsky Energy Consulting to review the Custom Incentives Program for VRF electric heat pumps in multi-unit residential buildings with natural gas availability. The report is submitted to the Board for regulatory review.

Context Efficiency One (E1) and Heritage Gas have agreed to engage in a collaborative study of the program design and operation of E1's Custom Incentive Program related to VRF electric heat pump measures in multi unit residential buildings...

AI summary Efficiency One (E1) and Heritage Gas are collaborating on a study of E1's Custom Incentive Program for VRF electric heat pumps in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) where natural gas is available. VRF systems use refrigerant for heat transfer, enabling simultaneous heating and cooling in different zones.

1.1.1 – Objectives The market actor interviews are meant to provide an understanding of the local context in Nova Scotia where new MURBs are planned. The discussions focused on typical heating systems in new construction MURBs, both in rec...

AI summary The document outlines interviews conducted to understand heating systems in new Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) in Nova Scotia, focusing on Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pumps. An interview guide was co-developed by E1 and Heritage Gas, using a qualitative, semi-structured approach to gather sector insights.

1.2.2 – Heating System Selection In short, while the selection of the primary heating system is complex, it appears to be mainly driven by capital cost, but also on operating cost, developer comfort with a technology, and additional revenu...

AI summary Heating system selection is driven by capital and operating costs, developer preferences, and revenue opportunities. VRF heat pumps appeal to higher-end MURBs due to lower maintenance costs, central system efficiency, and potential rent premiums, as indicated by Market Actor Interviews.

3 4.2.1 Overview - 4 The Existing Residential program provides residential customers with access to 5 technical and financial assistance to identify, assess and implement energy effLCiency 6 and system-peak demand reduction upgrades. The E...

AI summary The Existing Residential program in Nova Scotia offers residential customers energy efficiency and demand reduction upgrades through five components: Affordable Multi-Family Housing, Efficient Product Installation, Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency, Green Heat, and Home Energy Assessment. Each component targets specific groups, provides technical/financial support, and includes incentives for energy-saving measures.

Affordable Multi-Family Housing & Non-Profit Organizations ·2 Tl1is is a new program component being introduced under the Existing Residential 3 Program in the DSM Resource Plan. This effort will build on ENS experience 4 delivering a simi...

AI summary This section introduces a new program component under the Existing Residential Program in the DSM Resource Plan, aimed at improving energy efficiency in affordable multi-family housing and non-profit organizations. The program builds on past efforts and seeks to reduce energy poverty and improve energy performance across Nova Scotia.

1 building envelope, space heating equipment, domestic water heating equipment 2 and system-peak demand reduction measures (i.e. ETS units and electric storage 3 hot water heater timers); and 4 project management. 5 6 4.2.6 Implementation...

AI summary The document outlines the implementation strategies for energy efficiency programs, including direct installation, rebates, and partnerships with auditors and delivery agents to promote energy efficiency in residential and multi-family housing.

The number of households completing upgrades through First Nations Home Retrofits. e The number of projects completing upgrades through the Affordable Multifamily Renter Program component.

AI summary The text references the number of households completing upgrades through the First Nations Home Retrofits program and the number of projects completing upgrades through the Affordable Multifamily Renter Program component.