Topic:"Efficient Product Installation Epi" in M09096

1 5.1.2 How does the Preferred Plan respond to the decline in savings from lighting? 2 3 The Preferred Plan responds to this projected decline in savings by diversifying its 4 program delivery to energy saving measures beyond lighting. In...

AI summary The Preferred Plan addresses declining lighting savings by diversifying programs to include non-lighting energy efficiency measures. It increases funding for home energy assessments, insulation, and heating systems, while shifting the BNI Efficiency Rebates Program focus from lighting to technologies like heating and compressed air. This aligns with industry trends toward comprehensive energy savings strategies.

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.

4.3.1 Overview The New Residential program, marketed as New Home Construction, provides customers who are building a new home access to technical expertise and financial & lt;sup>c The number of individual products rebated through Efficien...

AI summary The New Residential program, marketed as New Home Construction, offers technical expertise and financial support to customers building new homes. It includes rebates for various energy efficiency initiatives such as Efficient Product Installation, Green Heat, Home Energy Assessment, and First Nations Home Retrofits.

Residential DSM Programs Efficient Product Rebates 3.3 7.7 13.9 99.6 1.5 1.2 2.3 Existing Residential 8.0 64.5 31.6 497.8 16.3 2.1 8.1 New Residential 2.6 12.5 5.4 162.5 1.5 1.6 4.9 Business, Nonprofit and Institutional Programs Efficient...

AI summary The table outlines participation figures for residential and business demand-side management (DSM) programs, including efficient product rebates, custom incentives, and direct installation initiatives. It categorizes data by program type and includes totals, highlighting the scale of energy efficiency efforts across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Residential DSM Programs Efficient Product Rebates 3.2 6.6 12.3 82.4 1.3 1.1 2.1 Existing Residential 8.0 67.7 31.6 515.3 16.5 2.2 8.4 New Residential 2.7 13.4 5.6 168.2 1.6 1.6 4.9 Business, Nonprofit and Institutional Programs Efficient...

AI summary The table outlines participation and cost data for residential and non-residential demand-side management (DSM) programs, including efficient product rebates, custom incentives, and direct installation initiatives. It categorizes programs into residential, business/nonprofit, and enabling strategies, with totals summarizing overall participation and expenditures.

s Rebates are paid after purchase and submission of rebate form. All rebated products are qualified through a qualifying product list.  Advanced Power Strips Incentive provided through a coupon at participating https://contractors.efficie...

AI summary The text describes a rebate program for energy-efficient products, such as advanced power strips, which are paid after purchase and submission of a rebate form. Products must be qualified through a qualifying product list, and incentives are provided through coupons at participating retailers.

Rebates are paid after purchase and submission of https://contractors.efficiencyver Lighting Commercial rebate form. Products are qualified through provided mont.com/rebates specifications. Incentives are either prescriptive or quasi- pres...

AI summary The text describes rebate programs for commercial and residential energy efficiency products, including lighting, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment. Rebates are paid after purchase and submission of a rebate form, with products qualified based on specifications and incentives determined by equipment characteristics.

replacement- rebates

AI summary The text mentions 'replacement rebates', which likely refers to financial incentives provided for replacing old or inefficient appliances with more energy-efficient alternatives. This is a common practice in energy efficiency programs to encourage sustainable consumption.

Expenditure amounts used to calculate unit costs for the 2016-2018 Plan period are unaudited for 2018. \ Reflects tracked and estimated participation by low income customers; numbers are included in the overall Efficient Product Rebates (R...

AI summary The expenditure amounts for the 2016-2018 Plan period are noted as unaudited for 2018. The text mentions tracked and estimated participation by low-income customers in various programs, including Efficient Product Rebates, Existing Residential, Custom Incentives, and Direct Installation.

Attachment 1, Page 15 of 30 Recommendation Text Source Status Comments Expected Period of Completion Document the energy-saving potential related to halogen incandescents and CFL lamp replacements. The tracking report indicated that the av...

AI summary The recommendation suggests documenting energy-saving potential from replacing halogen incandescents and CFL lamps, noting a decline in LED installations. E1 agrees and is working with service providers to track halogen lamps and assess future savings opportunities.

Residential programs achieved 37.668 MW in net peak demand savings at the generator during the 2016-2018 period. Programs exceeded peak demand savings targets except for Existing Residential. Nonetheless, Existing Residential represented o...

AI summary Residential and BNI programs achieved significant energy and peak demand savings during 2016-2018. Efficient Product Rebates exceeded targets by over 60%, while other programs like Custom Incentives and Direct Installation underperformed but were offset by these successes. The success is attributed to the popularity of LED products and effective delivery channels, despite challenges like high free-ridership.

& lt;sup>b HomeWarming was called Low-income Homeowner until the end of 2014. ° 2011 Residential Direct Install results correspond to the Efficient Product - Low-income Renters pilot, which offered a similar mix of products as Residential...

AI summary The text discusses various energy efficiency programs, including HomeWarming, Residential Direct Install, and Business Energy Rebates, highlighting their evolution over time, including name changes and program consolidations. It also notes the inclusion of different rebate types and program components.

Table 16: Recommendations on Residential Program Components No. Recommendation EPI-R1. Better inform participants about thermostatic shower valves. In 2018, ENS expanded EPI product offerings by including thermostatic shower valves. The ev...

AI summary Table 16 recommends improving participant information about thermostatic shower valves in ENS's EPI program. ENS introduced these valves in 2018, but satisfaction was moderate. The Evaluator suggests providing better information through verbal communication or pamphlets to reduce product removal and increase satisfaction.

Margin of Error of the Installation Rates What follows is a description of the steps followed by the Evaluator to calculate this margin of error, using the example of the installation rate for light-emitting diode (LED) lamps in EPI.

AI summary This section describes the method used by the Evaluator to calculate the margin of error for the installation rate of LED lamps in the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program.

Table 40: Evaluated Net Energy and Peak Demand Savings by Product Category for Instant Savings 59 Table 41: Comparison of Instant Savings Tracked and Evaluated Savings at the Generator 61 Table 42: ENS Rebated LED Lamp Replacement Intentio...

AI summary The document provides a list of tables and figures that evaluate energy and peak demand savings by product category, compare tracked and evaluated savings, and analyze participation and pricing in residential efficient product rebate programs. It includes data on LED lamp replacements, free-ridership levels, and program planning factors.

10.1.2 LED Lamps Rebated by Instant Savings Figure 13 illustrates the number of LED lamps rebated by Instant Savings since 2013, broken down by lamp type where data is available. A-type lamps continue to account for most of the LED lamps r...

AI summary This section presents data on the number of LED lamps rebated by Instant Savings since 2013, highlighting that A-type lamps make up the majority of rebates. The data is sourced from evaluation reports and 2018 results.

[ASK IF NON A-TYPE RETAILER] - N1. Now I would like to discuss the number of individual Non A-type LED bulbs not packages of bulbs – your company will sell in 2018. We are interested in all of your sales of Non A-type LED bulbs, not only t...

AI summary The text requests information on the number of Non A-type LED bulbs sold in 2018, excluding those on the Instant Savings rebate eligible product list. Non A-type bulbs are defined as those without a pear-like shape, commonly used to replace halogens, reflector lamps, or incandescent lamps in recessed fixtures.

Displaced Wattage The Evaluator analyzed all eight models of ENERGY STAR certified LED fixtures equipped with a motion sensor sold through Instant Savings. The Evaluator found that 79 percent of these fixtures housed lamps that replaced ha...

AI summary The Evaluator analyzed ENERGY STAR certified LED fixtures with motion sensors sold through Instant Savings, finding that 79% replaced halogen lamps and 21% replaced incandescent lamps. The average wattage for new LED fixtures was 29.7 W, and the average equivalent wattage was 151.5 W, resulting in a displaced wattage of 121.8 W.

EPI Market Evaluation Highlights EPI achieved a very high level of satisfaction among participants, who rated the component an average of 9.3 on a 10-point scale. Similar to past evaluations, the main reason provided for this high level of...

AI summary EPI achieved high participant satisfaction, with installers being a key factor. Installed products received strong ratings, except for thermostatic shower valves. Lack of funds was identified as the main barrier to energy efficiency upgrades. Respondents showed high interest in door sweeps and lighting controls for porch lights.

Table 7: Comparison of EPI Tracked and Evaluated Savings at the Generator Initial Gross Savings Adjusted Gross Savings NTGR Net Savings Energy Savings ENS Tracked Savings 16.093 GWh 14.468 GWh 0.93 13.480 GWh Evaluation Results 15.914 GWh...

AI summary Table 7 compares EPI tracked and evaluated savings at the generator, showing that evaluated net energy savings are 5% lower than tracked net energy savings. The differences are attributed to small decreases in installation rates and NTGR values, as well as unitary savings adjustments.

10 EPI OVERVIEW This section describes the EPI program component, follows up on the 2017 evaluation recommendations and provides an overview of EPI participation history.

AI summary This section outlines the EPI program component, follows up on 2017 evaluation recommendations, and provides an overview of EPI participation history.

10.2 Follow-up on 2017 Evaluation Report Recommendations EPI was evaluated in 2017 and one recommendation was made by the Evaluator. Table 37 below summarizes the implementation status of the recommendation presented in the Executive Summa...

AI summary This section discusses the follow-up on a 2017 Evaluation Report recommendation regarding the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program. It references Table 37, which summarizes the implementation status of the recommendation.

Unitary Savings Review The Evaluator conducted a thorough literature review, performed engineering calculations, and used program component data to review the unitary savings values used in the tracking sheet for each product type installe...

AI summary The Evaluator conducted a literature review, engineering calculations, and used program data to assess unitary savings values for products installed through the Efficient Product Installation program, reviewing single-family homes and apartments separately, and consulting technical reference manuals and public evaluations from similar jurisdictions.

12 EPI MARKET EVALUATION A survey with 100 participating households was conducted as part of the EPI evaluation. In addition to questions designed for impact evaluation purposes, survey respondents were asked questions regarding reasons fo...

AI summary A survey of 100 EPI participants found that 77% joined to save on energy costs, and 35% had prior experience with ENS programs. The main barrier to energy upgrades was lack of funds, which EPI addresses by providing free installations.

Table 38: Summary of EPI Tracked and Revised Unitary Savings Values EPI – Single-family Homes EPI – Apartments Products Tracked Savings (kWh/yr) Revised Savings (kWh/yr) Tracked Savings (kWh/yr) Revised Savings (kWh/yr) LED Lamps 9 W Repla...

AI summary Table 38 presents the tracked and revised unitary savings values for the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program in single-family homes and apartments. The data shows no changes in the savings values for various LED lamp replacements across different wattages.

Table 41: EPI Interactive Effects Calculation Results for LED Products Installed Indoors Parameter % of LED Products55 Energy Interactive Effects Factor56 Peak Demand Interactive Effects Factor Heat Pump Heating and Air Conditioning 15% -2...

AI summary Table 41 presents the interactive effects calculation results for LED products installed indoors, showing varying percentages of energy and peak demand reductions based on different heating and air conditioning configurations. The weighted interactive effects factor indicates an overall energy reduction of -22.2% and a peak demand reduction of -43.0%.

Table 42: EPI Interactive Effects Factors by Lighting Product Type Type of Product % Indoor % Outdoor Energy Interactive Effects Factor Peak Demand Interactive Effects Factor A-type LED Lamps57 96% 4% -21.3% -41.3% Reflector and Decorative...

AI summary Table 42 outlines the interactive effects factors for different lighting products under the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program, showing the percentage of indoor and outdoor usage and their impact on energy and peak demand. These factors are applied to peak demand-to-energy ratios for lighting products in Table 43.

Table 44: EPI Interactive Effects Factors for Pipe Insulation and Hot Water Tank Wraps Parameter % of Hot Water Insulation Products Energy Interactive Effects During Heating Period Energy Interactive Effects During Cooling Period Single-fa...

AI summary Table 44 presents the EPI interactive effects factors for pipe insulation and hot water tank wraps in different residential and apartment settings, showing the percentage of energy savings during heating and cooling periods.

Table 45: EPI Equivalent Effective Useful Life Values Tracked Revised Revised Gross Lifetime Unitary Savings (kWh) Products Equivalent EUL (Years) Equivalent EUL (Years) Single family Apartments LED A19 Lamps 9 W Replacing 40 W 6.1 No chan...

AI summary Table 45 presents EPI Equivalent Effective Useful Life (EUL) values for various energy-efficient products, including LED lamps, showerheads, and insulation. The table shows the equivalent EUL in years, revised values, and unitary savings in kWh for single-family homes and apartments.

Table 46: Revised Gross Energy and Peak Demand Savings by Product Category for EPI Single-family Homes L E D La m p s f fe In ive E Fa te t ts to ra c c c r -2 1. 3 0 % -2 1. 3 0 % -2 1. 3 0 % -2 1. 3 0 % -2 1. 3 0 % -2 1. 3 0 % To l G En...

AI summary Table 46 presents revised gross energy and peak demand savings by product category for EPI single-family homes, including metrics such as effective life, total energy savings, and line loss factors for different lighting products like LEDs and lamps.

Table 47: Revised Gross Energy and Peak Demand Savings by Product Category for EPI Apartments LED Lamps Sa ( ) Un i ing Va lue k W h ta ry s v 2 9. 6 4 9. 3 5 6. 2 8 0. 8 4 2. 4 7 3. 9 In ive E f fe Fa te t ts to ra c c c r -2 1. 3 0 % -2...

AI summary Table 47 presents revised gross energy and peak demand savings by product category for EPI Apartments, including metrics like energy savings, efficiency factors, and effective life spans of various products.

Table 50: Evaluated Net Energy and Peak Demand Savings by Product Category for EPI L E D La m p s Ca f Pr du te t g or o o c y 9 W Re la in p c g 4 0 W 9 W Re la in p c g 6 0 W 9 W Re la in p c g 1 0 0 W 9. 5 W Re la in p c g 4 0 W 9. 5 W...

AI summary Table 50 presents evaluated net energy and peak demand savings by product category for the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program, including data on energy savings, net-to-gross ratios, and line loss factors for various lighting products.

Efficient Product Installation EPI achieved 12.777 GWh in net electrical energy savings and 1.463 MW in net peak demand savings at the generator in 2018, thus not attaining the planned savings of 17.1 GWh and 2.0 MW respectively. The 2018...

AI summary The Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program achieved lower than planned energy and peak demand savings in 2018 due to declining participation and a shrinking pool of potential participants. ENS diversified product offerings in 2018, which contributed to increased non-A-type lamp replacements and participant satisfaction remained high.

[SCHEDULED, IF NECESSARY, FOR: _______________________________] EPI: Non-Low-Income Participants QUOTA Owners n=70 Tenants n=30 TOTAL n=100 Verification and Recall [V Series]

AI summary The text outlines a quota for non-low-income participants in the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program, with 70 owners and 30 tenants, totaling 100 participants. It references a section titled 'Verification and Recall [V Series]' which likely relates to program verification processes.

Clotheslines [CL Series] [ASK PARTICIPANTS WHO HAD RECEIVED CLOTHESLINES: IF CLOTHESLINE="YES" IN THE DATABASE ] - CL1. As part of your participation in the Efficient Product Installation Service, did you receive a free clothesline? - 1 Ye...

AI summary The document includes questions about whether participants received and installed free clotheslines as part of the Efficient Product Installation Service, and if not, the reasons for not installing them. It captures responses such as installation status, reasons for non-installation, and other related factors.

Participation [P Series] - P1. What was the SINGLE most important reason you agreed to participate in the Efficient Product Installation Service? [ACCEPT ONE RESPONSE] [DO NOT READ] - 1. (To save on energy/to save on energy costs) - 2. (Fo...

AI summary This section of the document outlines a series of questions aimed at understanding participants' reasons for joining the Efficient Product Installation Service, whether they received information during the installation visit, and their interest in receiving such information if not provided.

Satisfaction with the Service [S Series] - S1. 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 Efficient Product Installation Service overall? [R...

AI summary The text presents a survey question regarding customer satisfaction with the Efficient Product Installation Service, using a scale from 1 to 10. If the response is below 8, it asks for the most important reason for dissatisfaction, with multiple response options provided.

S3. [IF S1 ≥ 8] What was the most important reason you were satisfied with the service overall? [PROBE FOR SPECIFIC REASON. DO NOT READ – ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES] 1. (Lowered energy bill) 2. (Good service) 3. (Saves energy) 4. (Better li...

AI summary The text presents a survey questionnaire focused on customer satisfaction with the Efficient Product Installation Service. It includes questions about reasons for satisfaction, aspects of the service rated on a scale from 1 to 10, and whether customers experienced any problems with installed products.

S7. [ASK IF YES IN S5] What problems did you have with the products installed in your home? 96. (RECORD VERBATIM:) 98. (Don't know) 99. (Refused) Barriers to Action [B Series] B1. [ASK IF YES IN P3] Were there any energy efficient products...

AI summary The text presents a series of survey questions related to energy-efficient product installation and customer barriers to participation in the Efficient Product Installation Service. It includes questions about problems with installed products, reasons for not installing recommended products, and concerns about participating in the service.

Recommendations and Potential for Additional Measures [R Series] R1. Do you have any recommendations that you think would help improve the Efficient Product Installation Service? PROBE: Anything else? [ACCEPT MULTIPLE] 96. NOTE VERBATIM: 9...

AI summary The document presents a series of questions related to improving the Efficient Product Installation Service and identifying additional energy-efficient products that could be installed through the service. It also asks about the use of specific equipment in homes.

[ DO NOT ACCEPT A RANGE – ASK FR3 SEQUENCE IN ORDER/DO NOT RANDOMIZE] - FR3a. If the service had not been offered, what is the likelihood that you would have taken the initiative to purchase LED bulbs at a store and then install them yours...

AI summary The text presents a series of questions related to customer behavior regarding the purchase and installation of LED bulbs, specifically focusing on whether customers would have taken the initiative to install them themselves or delayed the process if the Efficient Product Installation Service had not been offered.

FR - Low-flow showerheads [ASK IF YES IN V1e AND IF "OWN" IN DATABASE] The next questions will be about the Low-flow showerheads you had installed through the service. - FR1M2. Did you or anyone in your household have specific plans to pur...

AI summary The text outlines a set of questions related to the installation of low-flow showerheads through the Efficient Product Installation Service. It asks whether respondents had pre-existing plans to install the showerheads and whether they would have paid for them if the service was not available.

READ AND ROTATE (CI1 + CI2) AND (CI3 + CI4) SEQUENCES - CI1. Before participating in the Efficient Product Installation Service in [MONTH/YEAR], had you at any time in the past already participated in another Efficiency Nova Scotia program...

AI summary The text presents survey questions related to customer participation in the Efficient Product Installation Service, asking about prior involvement in Efficiency Nova Scotia programs and the influence of promotional materials on their decision to install energy-efficient products.

Spillover [SO Series] - SO1. Now I'd like you to think of the time since you participated in the Efficient Product Installation Service. Have you installed any additional energy efficient products or retired any old appliances on your own?...

AI summary This section of the proceeding document contains survey questions aimed at assessing the influence of the Efficient Product Installation Service on participants' subsequent energy efficiency actions, such as installing additional products or retiring old appliances independently. It also seeks to quantify the number of products installed and retired and whether instant rebates were received.

CL1. As part of your participation in the Efficient Product Installation Service, did you receive a free clothesline? 2018 Received a Free Clothesline Tenants (%) Homeowners (%) Total (%) Sample Size 23 22 35 Yes 78% 100% 97% No 22% - 3% B...

AI summary This section of the document asks participants in the Efficient Product Installation Service whether they received a free clothesline, whether they have installed it, and whether they plan to install it. The data shows high participation rates among homeowners and tenants, with most respondents indicating they have received the clothesline, but installation rates are lower.

CL4. Why don't you plan to install the clothesline? 2018 Reason for not Planning on Installing Clothesline Tenants (#) Homeowners (#) Sample Size 4 5 Need a spot to install it 2 1 I already have a clothesline 1 1 Not a real clothesline - 1...

AI summary The text discusses reasons why respondents do not plan to install clotheslines, including lack of space, existing clotheslines, and seasonal preferences. It also references the Efficient Product Installation Service and participant motivations.

CI2. For the following statement, please indicate whether you agree or disagree. Your previous participation in an Efficiency Nova Scotia program or service and what you learned by participating in this service greatly influenced your deci...

AI summary The statement asks respondents to rate on a scale of 0-10 how much their previous participation in an Efficiency Nova Scotia program or service influenced their decision to install energy efficient products in their home.

Participation in Previous Programs or Services Influenced 2018 Decision to Install Energy Efficient Products Tenants Homeowners Total Sample Size 9 24 34 Mean 10.0 7.8 7.9 Base: Respondents who participated in another ENS service, and who...

AI summary The table shows that in 2018, 9 tenants and 24 homeowners participated in the installation of energy-efficient products, with a mean of 10.0 and 7.8 respectively. The data is based on respondents who had LED bulbs or low flow showerheads installed through the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program.

CI3. Before participating in the Efficient Product Installation Service in [MONTH/YEAR], had you at any time in the past already seen energy efficiency promotional materials distributed by Efficiency Nova Scotia?

AI summary The question asks whether the individual had previously seen energy efficiency promotional materials from Efficiency Nova Scotia before participating in the Efficient Product Installation Service in [MONTH/YEAR].

Recall of ENS Energy Efficiency Promotional Materials 2018 Tenants Homeowners Total Sample Size 28 68 97 Yes 71% 76% 76% No 29% 65% 65% Don't know - 1% 1% Base: Respondents who had LED bulbs or low flow showerheads installed through EPI, a...

AI summary A 2018 survey found that 76% of respondents who had energy-efficient products installed through EPI reported that promotional materials from Efficiency Nova Scotia greatly influenced their decision. The mean score for influence was 8.0 across both tenants and homeowners.

S4. Using a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means "not at all satisfied" and 10 means "completely satisfied," please tell me how satisfied you are with your experience with each of the following aspects of the Efficient Product Installation Se...

AI summary The text asks respondents to rate their satisfaction with the Efficient Product Installation Service on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is 'not at all satisfied' and 10 is 'completely satisfied.'

2018 Satisfaction with Aspects of EPI Tenants Homeowners owners To tal Sample Size Mean Sample Size Mean Sample Size Mean The time required to complete work 28 9.8 64 9.5 92 9.5 The quality of the work completed 30 9.7 70 9.5 100 9.5 The i...

AI summary The table provides survey results on customer satisfaction with aspects of the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program in 2018, including feedback on the time required to complete work, quality of work, and information received about energy-efficient products.

S5. Have you had any problems with the products installed in your home through the Efficient Product Installation Service? Any Duchlama with Duadwata Installed 2018 Any Problems with Products Installed Tenants Total Sample Size 30 70 100 Y...

AI summary The text presents survey results regarding issues with products installed through the Efficient Product Installation Service. In 2018, 20% of respondents (including 13% of tenants and 20% of homeowners) reported problems with installed products, with LED bulbs, showerheads, and faucet aerators being the most commonly problematic.

R1. Do you have any recommendations that you think would help improve the Efficient Product Installation Service? Anything else? 2018 Participant Suggestions to Improve EPI Tenants Homeowners Sample Size 30 70 100 Offer more products to be...

AI summary The response to R1 provides survey data on participant suggestions to improve the Efficient Product Installation Service (EPI). Most respondents had no recommendations, but a few suggested offering more products, improving communication, and increasing awareness of the service.

2018 Tenants Homeowners Total Level of Interest Sample Size Very/ somewhat Interested Sample Size Very/ somewhat Interested Sample Size Very/ somewhat Interested A timer for pool pump 4 1 3 1 7 2 A timer for block heater 2 1 2 2 4 3 Lighti...

AI summary The text presents survey data on consumer interest in energy efficiency measures such as timers for pool pumps and block heaters, lighting controls, weather stripping, and door sweeps. It also includes a question about prior plans to install LED bulbs through the Efficient Product Installation Service.

- FR1a. I just want to make sure I understand before you learned about the Efficient Product Installation Service, you had already made the decision to purchase and install LED bulbs in your home? Already Made Decision to Install LEDs Prio...

AI summary The question asks whether respondents had already decided to install LED bulbs in their homes before learning about the Efficient Product Installation Service. The table shows that 59% of respondents had already made the decision, with 54% of tenants and 60% of homeowners.

FR2. If Efficiency Nova Scotia had not installed these LED bulbs at no charge as part of the Efficient Product Installation Service, would you have paid the full cost of the LED bulbs, which is approximately $4 per bulb?

AI summary The question asks whether the respondent would have paid the full cost of LED bulbs if Efficiency Nova Scotia had not installed them for free as part of the Efficient Product Installation Service.

2018 Would Have Paid for Full LED Tenants Homeowners Total Cost in Absence of EPI Sample Size Mean Sample Size Mean Sample Size Mean Would have paid full cost 26 5.8 67 5.9 95 5.9 Base: Participants who had LED bulbs installed through EPI...

AI summary The table shows that in 2018, both tenants and homeowners who had LED bulbs installed through the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program would have paid approximately the same mean cost (around $5.9) for full LED installation in the absence of the program. The data is based on participants who had LED bulbs installed through EPI, excluding those who didn't know or preferred not to say.

FR3. Now I would like to ask you to consider what actions you would have taken if the Efficient Product Installation Service had NOT been available. I will read you a few options. For each one, please answer on a scale of 0 to 10, with a 0...

AI summary The question asks the respondent to consider alternative actions if the Efficient Product Installation Service was not available, rating the likelihood of each option on a scale from 0 to 10.

2018 Actions Taken in Absence of EPI Tenants Homeowners Total Sample Size Mean Sample Size Mean Sample Size Mean Postponed replacing your bulbs with LEDs by at least one year 24 7.0 52 6.8 75 6.8 Taken the initiative to purchase LED bulbs...

AI summary The table shows the actions taken by tenants and homeowners in 2018 regarding LED bulb installation, with data on how many postponed replacing bulbs, took initiative to purchase and install themselves, or used the Efficient Product Installation Service.

- FR1aM2. I just want to make sure I understand before you learned about the Efficient Product Installation Service, you had already made the decision to purchase and install low-flow showerheads? 2018 Already Made Decision to Install Low-...

AI summary The text discusses a survey on homeowner behavior regarding the installation of low-flow showerheads through the Efficient Product Installation Service (EPI) by Efficiency Nova Scotia. It highlights that very few homeowners had already decided to install low-flow showerheads before learning about EPI, and most would not have paid the full cost of the showerheads without the service.

2018 Influence of Factors on Decision to Have Products Installed Tena Tenants Homeowners tal Sample Size Mean Sample Size Mean Sample Size Mean The installation of energy efficient products, at no-charge, offered by the service 28 9.4 68 9...

AI summary The table and question focus on participant experiences with the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) service, including product installation rates and satisfaction with service staff information. A follow-up question asks about post-participation actions regarding additional energy-efficient product installations or appliance retirement.

- SO2. I just want to make sure I understand after you participated in the Efficient Product Installation Service, you installed additional energy efficient products or retired old appliances on your own. Is that correct?

AI summary The speaker is confirming whether the individual installed additional energy efficient products or retired old appliances on their own after participating in the Efficient Product Installation Service.

SO4a. What, if any, additional energy efficient products have you installed on your own after participating in the Efficient Product Installation Service? 2018 Other Products Installed After Participating Tenants (#) Homeowners (#) Total (...

AI summary The text asks respondents about additional energy-efficient products they have installed after participating in the Efficient Product Installation Service. The table shows the distribution of installations by tenants and homeowners, with LED bulbs and stoves being the most commonly installed products.

SO4c. Did you receive an instant rebate at the cashier on the [INSERT ANSWER FROM SO4a] you purchased? 2018 Other Products Installed After Total Participating SO4b. Sample Size Mean Number Purchased and Installed Received an Instant Rebate...

AI summary This section asks if respondents received an instant rebate at the cashier for the product they purchased, with data presented in a table showing responses for various products installed after participation in EPI. The table includes statistics for LED bulbs, faucet aerators, ENERGY STAR refrigerator, clothes washer, and dehumidifier.

SO4d. What appliances, if any, have you retired on your own, that is, outside of a rebate or other assistance from a program, after participating in the Efficient Product Installation Service? Appliances Retired Outside of a Rebate or 2018...

AI summary The text asks respondents about appliances retired outside of a rebate or assistance program after participating in the Efficient Product Installation Service. The table shows that 21% of homeowners retired stoves, 16% retired dishwashers, and 57% reported retiring no appliances.

Don't know/Refused excluded from calculations SO5. How influential was your experience with the Efficient Product Installation Service on your decision to install these additional energy efficient products or retire these appliances on you...

AI summary The question asks respondents to rate how influential the Efficient Product Installation Service was in their decision to install additional energy-efficient products or retire appliances, on a scale from 0 to 10.

Influence of EPI on Decision to Install Other Products 2018 Tenants Homeowners Total Mean Sample Size Mean Sample Size Mean Influence EPI had on decision to install energy efficient products or retire products after participating in EPI 7...

AI summary The table shows that EPI had a positive influence on the decision to install energy efficient products or retire products after participation, with homeowners reporting a higher mean influence (5.7) compared to tenants (3.6). The data is based on respondents who installed additional products or retired appliances after EPI and did not receive financing or rebates from other ENS services.

APPENDIX XIII EPI: DETAILED CALCULATIONS OF UNITARY SAVINGS VALUES This appendix presents the detailed calculations and assumptions used to establish the unitary savings.

AI summary This appendix provides the detailed calculations and assumptions used to determine unitary savings values for the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program.

LED Lamps Table 12 lists the parameters and corresponding values used in Equation 1 below for light-emitting diode (LED) lamps installed through EPI in 2018 and the resulting unitary savings values for each pairing of the old and the new l...

AI summary This section discusses the calculation of annual unitary savings for LED lamps installed through EPI in 2018, using Equation 1, which factors in old and new lamp wattages, hours of use per day, and annual conversion.

LED Nightlights Table 13 below lists the parameters and corresponding values applied in Equation 1 above for LED nightlights installed through EPI in 2018 and the resulting unitary savings values. The values for displaced wattage and hours...

AI summary This section discusses the parameters and values used in calculating unitary savings for LED nightlights installed through EPI in 2018, referencing studies and technical manuals from various jurisdictions.

Low-flow Showerheads The equation below is used to determine the annual unitary savings values for the low-flow showerheads installed through EPI. The difference between the base and efficient domestic hot water consumption levels is estab...

AI summary The document provides a formula and parameters used to calculate annual unitary savings from low-flow showerheads installed through the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program. It references Table 17, which lists parameter values for 2018 and resulting savings.

Hot Water Tank Wrap The following equations are used to determine the annual unitary savings associated with the hot water tank wrap installed through EPI. The algorithm was developed in the 2014 RDI and the 2013 Multi-unit Residential Bui...

AI summary The document explains the calculation of annual energy savings from hot water tank wraps installed through EPI. It references equations and data from evaluations conducted in 2013 and 2014, and includes a table with values used in the calculations.

Retractable Clotheslines Equation 16 is used to establish the unitary savings associated with the retractable clotheslines installed through EPI. 38 Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Technical Reference Manual , State of Pennsylvania...

AI summary Equation 16 calculates the energy savings from retractable clotheslines installed through EPI, using parameters such as annual laundry loads, the proportion of loads dried on the clothesline, and energy consumption per load. The table provides values for these parameters in 2018 and the resulting unitary savings.

Table 20: Unitary Savings Values for Retractable Clotheslines Parameter Value for Single- family Homes Value for Apartments Source Number of Laundry Loads per Year [loads/year] 290 290 Hydro-Québec 40 Proportion of Loads Dried on a Clothes...

AI summary Table 20 presents unitary savings values for retractable clotheslines, based on parameters such as the number of laundry loads per year, proportion of loads dried on a clothesline, and energy consumption per load. The Evaluator used a literature review and concluded that the Hydro-Québec study is the most appropriate for estimating laundry habits of EPI participants.

Table 22: Equipment Life Value per LED Lamp Type LED Lamp Type Average Rated Lifetime Hours (hours)48 Annual HOU (hours/year)49 Equipment Life (years) LED A19 Lamps 25,000 986 25 LED Reflector Lamps 25,000 986 25 LED Decorative Lamps 15,00...

AI summary Table 22 provides equipment life value per LED lamp type, including average rated lifetime, annual hours of use, and equipment life in years for different LED lamps installed through EPI in 2017.

The figure below illustrates the methodology used to calculate the participant spillover level. SO1. Since the time that you participated in EPI Service, have you installed any additional energy-efficient products or retired any old applia...

AI summary The text describes a methodology for calculating the participant spillover level based on responses to survey questions about energy-efficient product installations and appliance retirements post-EPI Service participation, including the influence of the service on these actions.

Section Recommendations Executive Summary 1. Better inform participants about thermostatic shower valves. In 2018, ENS expanded EPI product offerings by including thermostatic shower valves. The evaluation revealed a moderate satisfaction...

AI summary The document outlines recommendations for improving participant satisfaction and program effectiveness in energy efficiency initiatives. It suggests better informing participants about thermostatic shower valves, distributing clotheslines earlier, and documenting energy-saving potential from lamp replacements.

Program Component 2017 2018 Program Process Market Impact Process Market Impact Residential Efficient Appliance Retirement R C C Product Rebates Program Instant Savings R R C C Home Energy Assessment C C R Existing Residential Program Gree...

AI summary The table outlines program components and their process and impact evaluations for the years 2017 and 2018, highlighting initiatives such as appliance retirement, home energy assessments, and strategic energy management under residential and business programs.

3.1.6 Interactive Effects In a home, interactive effects occur when the implementation of energy efficiency measures has an impact on the energy consumption of other elements such as heating and cooling. In the case of C&S, replacing incan...

AI summary This section discusses interactive effects in energy efficiency, particularly how replacing incandescent lamps with more efficient alternatives affects heating and cooling loads. Calculations for these effects were updated in 2018 using data on electrical heating and air conditioning usage, focusing on the residential sector.

1 Table 1: Efficient Product Installation Program Energy Savings, Expenditures, and Investments 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 2022 First-Year First-Year First-Year First-Year First-Year First-Year Energy Expenditures Energy Expenditures Energy...

AI summary Table 1 presents the energy savings and expenditures for the Efficient Product Installation Program from 2016 to 2022. The data includes energy savings in gigawatt-hours (GWh) and expenditures in millions of dollars for each year, showing a general decline in both metrics over time.

4.3 RESIDENTIAL DIRECT INSTALL - HOUSES

AI summary The section titled '4.3 Residential Direct Install - Houses' outlines a regulatory proceeding related to residential direct install programs for houses in Nova Scotia. No further details or arguments are provided in the given text.

4.4 RESIDENTIAL DIRECT INSTALL - APARTMENTS

AI summary The section titled '4.4 Residential Direct Install - Apartments' outlines a regulatory proceeding related to residential direct install programs in apartment settings. No further details or arguments are provided in the text.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 [E1 responses to NSPI IRs] 2 Request IR-16: 3 4 Reference: In E1 (NSPI) RIR-12(d), E1 states that "the incentives in retail stores for this 5 measure [A-series LED lamps] have been discontinued as of 2019. 6 7 (a) Are in...

AI summary The response explains that incentives for replacing incandescent bulbs with A-series LED lamps are still available through the Efficient Product Installation program and the Direct Installation program for small businesses, ensuring energy savings and affordability.

Low income programming Please refer to Attachment 1 of this IR response (filed electronically) which includes measures in low-income-oriented programming (i.e., HomeWarming and First Nations). Eight measures are contained in the Residentia...

AI summary The document references Attachment 1, which outlines low-income measures including HomeWarming and First Nations programs. The Residential Efficient Products Installation program, open to all Nova Scotians, is highlighted as a key avenue for EfficiencyOne to support low-income renters.

3.1 Measure Selection and Inclusion Measures for inclusion in the ENSC TRM and EERAM potential model were chosen by ENSC and provided in a list to Navigant, with the measures broken down by program. In some cases measures originally reques...

AI summary ENSC selected measures for inclusion in the TRM and EERAM model, with Navigant characterizing them. Exclusions occurred due to insufficient technology development, low savings, or alternative handling (e.g., codes/standards). Prescriptive measures were included in specific ENSC residential and BNI 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.

cipation. The most recent set of notable changes took place in 2017, when Green Heat revised its delivery model to reflect an after-purchase mail-in rebate program to remove barriers to participation. Efficient Product Installation was pil...

AI summary The document outlines the evolution of energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including Green Heat's 2017 model change, the expansion of Efficient Product Installation from 2011-2014, its 2017 merger with another program, and the 2018 launch of the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency pilot. The programs focus on lighting upgrades, home energy assessments, and community-specific initiatives.

& 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.

ills and stable rents. This program component offers project management support to participants combined with technical and financial assistance to help building owners make energy efficient upgrades. The Efficient Product Installation pro...

AI summary Nova Scotia's energy efficiency programs include support for building upgrades, free home installations, and targeted initiatives for Indigenous communities. Programs like Efficient Product Installation and First NationsMi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency provide technical and financial assistance, while Green Heat offers rebates for heat pumps and thermal storage. NRCan and EfficiencyOne are involved in implementation.

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.

1 Table 10: 2020-2022 Existing Residential Low Income Performance Indicators Year First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Participation (products)a Participation (homes)b Participation (projec...

AI summary Table 10 presents residential low-income energy efficiency performance metrics from 2020-2022, showing cumulative energy savings, peak demand reductions, and participation numbers across programs like Efficient Product Installation and First Nations Home Retrofits. Total energy savings reached 231 GWh by 2022, with 244,109 products distributed.

of gr 1 offering a new turn-key service. Currently, Appliance Retirement replaces fridges, 2 fi:eezcrs and dehumidifiers for Low-income qualified Nova Scotians participating in the 3 HomeWanning program. In addition to the appliances liste...

AI summary The text discusses enhancements to energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including appliance replacement services for low-income residents and the introduction of rebates for energy-efficient clothes dryers. These initiatives aim to increase access to energy-efficient products, raise awareness, and reduce energy consumption.

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.

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.

of Sm available rebates on others. This has allowed the program to place greater focus on 2 other areas of energy efficient teclmoJogy. 3 4 5.1.5 Program Design 5 6 Measures Pt·omoted 7 All measures listed under the BNI Efficient Product R...

AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program promotes energy-efficient technologies across various sectors, including agriculture, heating, lighting, and water heating. The program uses a self-directed approach with instant savings and mail-in incentives to encourage participation and expand its scope over time.

Factors of overestimation – Inherent in the operating environment Challenges that are present with the estimation of participation. We appreciate that it is challenging to estimate customer uptake of measures within program components. Pre...

AI summary The document highlights challenges in estimating customer participation in energy efficiency programs, leading to overestimation. For RDI and Rental Properties and Condos, customers favored lighting measures over other options, resulting in lower energy savings but reduced costs. HEA faced lower participation due to provincial funding cuts and capacity issues, impacting program outcomes.

Factors of overestimation – Inherent in the operating environment Challenges that are present with the estimation of participation. We appreciate that it is challenging to estimate customer uptake of measures within program components. Pre...

AI summary The text discusses overestimation in Nova Scotia's Demand Side Management (DSM) programs, particularly in Residential Direct Install (RDI) and Home Energy Assessment (HEA). Customer preferences for lighting measures led to lower energy savings and costs in RDI and Rental Properties programs. HEA faced lower participation due to provincial funding cuts and capacity issues. EfficiencyOne's planning assumptions and external factors like funding changes impacted program outcomes.

EfficiencyOne Performance Alignment Study April 21, 2020 EfficiencyOne. EfficiencyOne estimates a measure mix when developing a Plan. Actual measure mix is a result of customer behaviour and choice. Uptake by customers impacts the costs, e...

AI summary EfficiencyOne's Performance Alignment Study highlights that customer uptake affects measure mix, costs, and energy savings. Incentive costs may vary from initial plans due to market changes, industry competition, and new delivery methods. EfficiencyOne emphasizes ongoing marketing efforts to manage market response.

2014 Results amount is outlined in the table below, as well as the overall variance against the funding available for DSM activities: 25 2015 DSM Resource Plan Evidences and Appendices A-D

AI summary The 2014 results detail the allocation of funds for Demand Side Management (DSM) activities, including variances against available funding. A reference is made to the 2015 DSM Resource Plan and its appendices, though specific figures are deferred to a table and image not included in the text.

2020-2022 incentive costs and customer participation – model input approach by EfficiencyOne The total incentive costs included in the Plan investment are the result of the incentive cost and the customer participation rates by measure. Pe...

AI summary EfficiencyOne outlines its approach to calculating 2020-2022 incentive costs and customer participation rates for Nova Scotia's DSM Resource Plan, using historical data and the Incentive Setting Process (ISP) mandated by the NSUARB. Adjustments were made via staff reviews and third-party consultations, with iterative model updates to refine participation rates and ensure alignment with cost thresholds.

2020-2022 Enabling Strategies – approach by EfficiencyOne Similar to the 2016-2018 and 2019 DSM Resource Plans, EfficiencyOne identified that the Enabling Strategies investment for the 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan was informed by historical...

AI summary EfficiencyOne's 2020-2022 Enabling Strategies investment relied on historical spending rather than modeling. Increased investment linked to new initiatives like pilot programs, technology research, and demand response. Higher 2021-2022 costs are projected due to preparations for the 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan.