Topic:"BNI Efficient Product Rebates Program" in M09096

Demand Reduction Demand reduction initiatives are being introduced as part of the broader DSM portfolio in the Preferred Plan. These initiatives are meant to build on the 2019 demand reduction pilot. Demand reduction focused measures are i...

AI summary Demand reduction initiatives are part of the Preferred Plan's DSM portfolio, building on the 2019 pilot. The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program offers rebates for ETS options targeting business customers, aligning with broader demand reduction goals.

Market Barriers - Barriers to the BNI Efficient Product Rebates program include: - Upfront costs: the higher priced energy efficient equipment is a barrier for many customers. - Project Return: Competing priorities for capital investments....

AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program faces barriers including high upfront costs of energy-efficient equipment, competing capital priorities, lack of customer knowledge about efficiency options, and insufficient internal capacity to evaluate energy efficiency during purchasing decisions.

Program Delivery BNI Efficient Product Rebates uses a self-directed approach for both the instant savings and mail-in incentive pathway. Through instant savings, point-of-purchase discounts are available on a variety of high efficiency equ...

AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program employs self-directed approaches, including instant savings and mail-in incentives, with electrical and pumping distributors playing a key role in promoting rebates and assisting customers. Distributors are also part of the Efficiency Trade Network (ETN), which provides marketing and training support.

Quality Assurance The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program has an established quality assurance framework that includes random and targeted site visits, documentation review, and customer surveys. 11 12

AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program employs a quality assurance framework involving random and targeted site visits, documentation reviews, and customer surveys to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

5.1.7 Performance Indicators 14 15 13 Performance indicators for the BNI Efficient Product Rebate program are provided in Table 16 below. 17 18 16

AI summary The document discusses performance indicators for the BNI Efficient Product Rebate program, referencing Table 16 for detailed metrics. The section outlines evaluation criteria for the program's effectiveness and compliance with regulatory standards.

1 5.1.8 Low-Income Performance Indicators 2 3 Low-income performance indicators for the BNI Efficient Product Rebate program are 4 provided in Table 17 below. 5

AI summary The section discusses low-income performance indicators for the BNI Efficient Product Rebate program, referencing Table 17 for detailed metrics. It is part of a regulatory proceeding evaluating energy efficiency initiatives in Nova Scotia.

10 5.1.9 Program Alternatives 11 EfficiencyOne considered the same key principles in both the development of the 2020- 2022 Preferred DSM Resource Plan and alternate scenario. The significant difference between the Alternative scenario and...

AI summary EfficiencyOne developed both a preferred DSM resource plan and an alternate scenario for 2020-2022, with the latter showing reduced participation due to lower energy savings and investment. Table 18 highlights differences in the BNI Efficient Product Rebates program between scenarios.

1 Response IR-01: 2 3 a) Please refer to Table 1 for all New Construction Projects funded by EfficiencyOne under 4 the Customs Incentive Program during 2016 – 2018 5 6 Table 1: New Construction Projects funded by EfficiencyOne under the Cu...

AI summary The response refers to Table 1, which lists New Construction Projects funded by EfficiencyOne under the Customs Incentive Program during 2016–2018.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL incentives cannot be directly compared in all cases so caution should be taken in making direct comparisons between the two sets of data. c) Energy and demand savings are subject to annual evaluations, which frequently res...

AI summary EfficiencyOne notes that energy and demand savings evaluations are subject to annual changes due to methodological updates and routine variables, such as a 2016 interactive effects methodology for lighting and annual billing analysis adjustments. These changes are documented in evaluation reports but not consolidated, requiring reference to past filings for detailed rationale.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL - 1 Efficient Product Rebates Program, given the very low modelled participation of this measure - 2 (75 units).

AI summary The text references the Efficient Product Rebates Program and notes its very low modelled participation, with a specific mention of 75 units.

Demand Response Demand response initiatives will be introduced as part of the broader DSM portfolio in the DSM Resource Plan. EfficiencyOne and NS Power will be working closely on the development, assessment and evaluation of demand respon...

AI summary Demand response initiatives are being integrated into Nova Scotia's DSM portfolio, with EfficiencyOne and NS Power collaborating on development and evaluation. These efforts build on a 2019 demand reduction pilot and expand via BNI Efficient Product Rebates, offering rebates for ETS options targeting business customers.

5.1.3 Objectives - Objectives of the BNI Efficient Product Rebates program include: - encourage the use of efficient products in a variety of facilities; - increase the market penetration of the supported technologies; and - promote the ad...

AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program aims to encourage efficient product use, increase market penetration of supported technologies, and promote high-efficiency equipment adoption across various facilities.

Market Barriers Barriers to the BNI Efficient Product Rebates program include: - Upfront costs: the higher priced energy efficient equipment is a barrier for many customers. - Project Return: Competing priorities for capital investments. -...

AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program faces barriers such as high upfront costs for energy-efficient equipment, competing capital investment priorities, lack of customer knowledge and technical expertise, and insufficient internal capacity to incorporate energy efficiency in purchasing decisions.

Quality Assurance The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program has an established quality assurance framework that includes random and targeted site visits, documentation review, and customer surveys. 5 6 1 2 3 4

AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program employs a quality assurance framework involving random and targeted site visits, documentation reviews, and customer surveys to ensure compliance and effectiveness. The document includes numbered references (1-6), though their specific context is unclear.

5.1.7 Performance Indicators 7 Performance indicators for the BNI Efficient Product Rebate program are provided in Table 13 below. 10 11

AI summary The document outlines performance indicators for the BNI Efficient Product Rebate program, referencing Table 13 for detailed metrics. However, the table content is not included in the provided text.

9 5.1.1 Overview 10 The Efficient Product Rebates program provides BNI customers with financial 11 incentives for the installation of energy efficient and system-peak demand-reducing 12 equipment. The program focuses primarily on equipment...

AI summary The Efficient Product Rebates program offers BNI customers financial incentives for energy-efficient equipment through instant and mail-in rebate pathways, targeting commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors with predictable energy savings.

Demand Reduction Response Demand response initiatives will be introduced as part of the broader DSM portfolio in the DSM Resource Plan. EfficiencyOne and NS Power will be working closely on the development, assessment and evaluation of dem...

AI summary Demand response initiatives are integrated into Nova Scotia's DSM portfolio, led by EfficiencyOne and NS Power. The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program aims to promote energy-efficient technologies, facing barriers like upfront costs and lack of technical expertise. The program, launched in 2010, has evolved to adapt to market changes, including adjusting rebates in 2019.

Program Delivery BNI Efficient Product Rebates uses a self-directed approach for both the instant savings and mail-in incentive pathway. Through instant savings, point-of-purchase discounts are available on a variety of high efficiency equ...

AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program employs a self-directed approach with instant savings and mail-in incentives. Program partners, particularly electrical and pumping distributors, are vital for promoting rebates and assisting customers. Distributors also participate in the ETN, which offers marketing and training support.

Marketing Strategy The strategic marketing focus is to enhance relationships with the distributor network. The marketing strategy will be aligned by customer segment or vertical. Key messages will focus on non-energy benefits as well as wa...

AI summary The marketing strategy focuses on enhancing distributor relationships through customer segmentation, emphasizing non-energy benefits and business operations improvements via rebates. EfficiencyOne collaborates with partners, ETN, and uses tactics like trade shows and distributor training. The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program includes quality assurance with site visits and performance indicators in Table 136.

5.1.8 Low-Income Performance Indicators Low-income performance indicators for the BNI Efficient Product Rebate program are 29 provided in Table 147 below. 1 2 3456789 10 12 13 14 15 26 27 DATE FILED: February 28, 2019 August 27, 2019

AI summary The document references low-income performance indicators for the BNI Efficient Product Rebate program, with data provided in Table 147. The text includes filing dates of February 28, 2019, and August 27, 2019, but no further details on the indicators or program outcomes are provided.

10 5.1.9 Program Alternatives 11 EfficiencyOne considered the same key principles in both the development of the 2020- 2022 Preferred DSM Resource Plan and alternate scenario. The significant difference between the Alternative scenario and...

AI summary EfficiencyOne compared its 2020-2022 Preferred DSM Resource Plan with an alternative scenario showing lower participation due to reduced energy savings and investment. The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program's differences are detailed in Table 18, highlighting reduced resource allocation in the alternative scenario.

14 · Demand Response 15 Demand response initiatives will be introduced as part of the broader DSM portfoJjo in 16 the DSM Resource Plan. EfficiencyOne and NS Power will be working closely on the 17 development, assessment and evaluation of...

AI summary Demand response initiatives are part of the DSM portfolio, with EfficiencyOne and NS Power collaborating on development and evaluation. These initiatives build on a 2019 pilot and include ETS options in the BNI Efficient Product Rebates program for business customers.

29 5.1.4 Opportunity Target Market The target market includes all Nova Scotia business, non-profit and institutional facilities, including multi-unit residential buildings. Market Barriers Barriers to the BNI Efficient Product Rebates prog...

AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program targets Nova Scotia businesses, non-profits, and institutional facilities, including multi-unit residential buildings. Key barriers include upfront costs, competing capital priorities, and lack of technical knowledge. The program, launched in 2010 and inspired by Vermont's model, has seen success with LED product adoption, aided by ENS incentives and decreasing prices.

lighting products from its Efficient Product Rebates program in 2019 and adjusted the

AI summary The text refers to the removal of lighting products from the Efficient Product Rebates program in 2019 and subsequent adjustments made to the program.

Quality Assurance The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program has an established quality assurance 3 framework that includes random and targeted site visits, documentation review, and customer surveys. 5 6 1 2

AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program employs a quality assurance framework involving random and targeted site visits, documentation reviews, and customer surveys to ensure program effectiveness and compliance.

5.1.7 Performance Indicators 7 8 Performance indicators for the BNI Efficient Product Rebate program are provided in Table 13 below. 9 10 11

AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebate program's performance indicators are detailed in Table 13, though specific metrics or evaluation criteria are not explicitly described in the provided text.

5.1.8 Low-Income Performance Indicators 25 26 27 Low-income performance indicators for the BNI Efficient Product Rebate program are 28 provided in Table 14 below. Mark

AI summary The section discusses low-income performance indicators for the BNI Efficient Product Rebate program, referencing Table 14 for detailed data. The focus is on measuring program effectiveness for low-income participants.

Table 14: 2020-2022 BNI Efficient Product Rebates Low Income Performance Indicators Year First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Participation (products) a 2020 3.1 45.8 1.03 27,878 2021 2.9 4...

AI summary Table 14 presents performance indicators for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's BNI Efficient Product Rebates program from 2020-2022, showing annual and lifetime energy savings, peak demand reductions, and participation numbers. Total energy savings reached 129.5 GWh over three years, with peak demand savings of 3.22 MW and 78,752 participating products.

Efficient Product Rebates (BNI) During 2016-2018, the Efficient Product Rebates (BNI) program overspent by $3.61 million, with $2.6 million of overspend in 2018. Overspend is attributable to the higher-than-anticipated program customer par...

AI summary The Efficient Product Rebates (BNI) program overspent $3.61 million (2016-2018), primarily due to higher-than-expected customer participation and rebating 1.32 million more units than planned. In 2018 alone, rebates exceeded expectations by fivefold, driven by high demand for LED lighting. Lower unit costs from measure mix choices partially offset overspend.