Topic:"BNI Custom Incentive Program" in M11630

3.2 2023 Participation Result[s](#page-9-1) [Table 2](#page-9-1) presents E1's 2023 participation results. The table provides a comparison of 2023 participation results to those modelled in the 2023 Plan, the 2023 mid-course participation...

AI summary E1's 2023 participation results show higher-than-expected engagement in Home Energy Assessment and Instant Savings programs, driven by collaboration with Natural Resources Canada and successful campaigns. Challenges included lower-than-anticipated participation in Affordable Single-family Homes due to capacity constraints and issues in Small Business Energy Solutions due to supply chain and staffing problems. The Custom program also faced completion delays.

CUSTOM INCENTIVES (2023) - o two digital marketing campaigns ran year-round. The BNI general media campaign targeted all businesses across Nova Scotia and the commercial building campaign targeted building owners and managers; - o installa...

AI summary Efforts to promote the Custom program in Nova Scotia included year-round digital marketing campaigns targeting businesses and building owners, installation of banners at construction sites, targeted advertisements, a quick reference guide for Retrofit services, and engagement with companies through presentations and webinars to raise awareness of Pay-For-Performance opportunities.

2022 Conduct a process evaluation of SEM in tandem with a Custom Retrofit process evaluation. The Evaluator believes that, given the increasing similarities between SEM and the onsite energy manager component of Custom Retrofit, EOne shoul...

AI summary The 2022 recommendation suggests conducting a joint process evaluation of SEM and Custom Retrofit to ensure coherence and alignment with program objectives. E1 agrees and notes that a process evaluation was completed for Custom Incentives in 2023.

This report presents the 2023 demand-side management (DSM) results of the Custom Incentives program administered by EfficiencyOne (EOne). This program is comprised of two components: (1) Custom and (2) Strategic Energy Management (SEM). 1...

AI summary This report outlines the 2023 demand-side management (DSM) results for the Custom Incentives program administered by EfficiencyOne (EOne). The program includes Custom and Strategic Energy Management (SEM) components, offering support and incentives for energy efficiency initiatives in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors.

EfficiencyOne (EOne), an independent, non-profit organization, is responsible for helping Nova Scotians improve the energy efficiency of their homes and workplaces by designing, marketing, and delivering demand-side management (DSM) for No...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (EOne), a non-profit organization, delivers energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia through the Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) franchise. EOne's 2023 Custom Incentives program, including Custom and Strategic Energy Management (SEM) components, was evaluated by Econoler. The evaluation focuses on baseline definitions, savings calculation methodologies, parameter values, and net-to-gross ratios.

Table 39: Overall 2023 Custom Incentives Participation and Evaluated Savings Participation Level Gross Gross Savings Net Savings 9.2 Years 8.7 Years

AI summary Table 39 provides data on the participation levels and evaluated savings for custom incentives in 2023, including gross and net savings figures measured in years. The table highlights the overall participation and savings metrics for the year.

11. BNI Custom Incentives Program (Custom) For 2023, the BNI Custom Incentives Program consists of two components, Custom and Strategic Energy Management (SEM). The Custom program is comprised of four components: Retrofit, New Construction...

AI summary The BNI Custom Incentives Program (2023) includes Retrofit, New Construction, Pay-for-Performance, and Building Optimization. Retrofit supports efficiency improvements, with rooftop solar contributing 13% of savings. 107 projects were included, with some incomplete. Measures included solar PV, refrigeration, HVAC, and limited building envelope improvements.

y retrofits. In 2023 the Energy Management Information System (EMIS) program was absorbed as a subprogram within SEM and now functions as an additional measure that may be adopted by the SEM program. In 2023 the SEM program continued to pr...

AI summary In 2023, the SEM program absorbed EMIS as a subprogram, leading to 9 participants with savings driven by compressed air leak repairs (70%) and control automations (25%). A single participant accounted for 54% of savings, offsetting a potential decline. The Evaluator conducted an impact evaluation without metering studies, ignoring 2023 verification recommendations.

Program Specific Recommendations

AI summary The document outlines program-specific recommendations for energy efficiency initiatives in Nova Scotia, including appliance retirement, home energy assessments, and residential and commercial incentive programs. Key entities and acronyms related to these programs are detailed in the context.

4. BNI Strategic Energy Management (SEM) SVR-5 : SEM program administrators must incorporate Pre/Post metering or some comparable form of submetering or EMIS system reporting as a robust form of energy data collection to validate savings v...

AI summary The SEM program requires administrators to implement Pre/Post metering or EMIS systems for accurate energy data collection. Additionally, a comprehensive survey of past SEM and Custom Retrofit participants is recommended to assess persistent spillover savings from prior program participation.