Topic:"Enabling Strategies Es" in M06733

3.1 Summary The 2016-2018 DSM Resource Plan, as presented in Appendix A, is a three-year plan in accordance with the requirements of the Public Utilities Act. The Plan proposes a three- year energy savings target and a three-year system pe...

AI summary The 2016-2018 DSM Resource Plan aligns with the Public Utilities Act, setting energy and peak demand savings targets. ENS will adapt programs based on research, improve customer engagement, and implement Enabling Strategies like education, research, and market transformation initiatives to drive energy efficiency in Nova Scotia.

4.1.4 Cost Efficiency Opportunities The 2016-2018 DSM Resource Plan is cost effective, per legislative and UARB requirements for DSM. Results from Navigant's EL-RAM show that all programs are cost-effective in each year of the Plan, using...

AI summary The 2016-2018 DSM Resource Plan is deemed cost-effective using TRC and PAC tests. ENS aims to reduce unit costs through program adjustments like removing the Home Energy Report and reducing Enabling Strategies investment. Navigant's 2015 report is cited for affordability considerations.

1. INTRODUCTION The 2016-2018 DSM Resource Plan has been developed based on ENS's growing experience and history in delivering successful DSM programs and services to Nova Scotians. As part of the process, ENS engaged Navigant Consulting a...

AI summary The 2016-2018 DSM Resource Plan by Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) outlines energy efficiency programs, emphasizing flexibility for mid-course adjustments based on market conditions and evaluations. It balances affordability, avoids electrical system capacity additions, and includes residential, business, and enabling strategy programs. The Plan is for planning and cost-effectiveness testing, not direct implementation.

2.4 Update on Energy Saving Actions Efficiency Nova Scotia's 2016-2018 DSM Resource Plan does not include a target or investment for Energy Saving Actions. ENS piloted the Home Energy Report in 2013, and it will continue until early 2016....

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) discontinued the Home Energy Report pilot due to affordability concerns, opting for a lower DSM Plan level. ENS will continue exploring behavior-based energy efficiency incentives and conduct R&D through Enabling Strategies. Future DSM plans may revisit the Home Energy Report if higher energy savings are required.

In the table below, please indicate by using Yes/No for each observation whether the products eligible for rebates were easily identified. The products are located at eye level on the shelf. Yes No Indicate the percentage of available prod...

AI summary The text presents a table assessing whether eligible rebate products are easily identifiable in retail settings. It includes questions about product placement, signage, customer ability to identify products, and sources of rebate information.

4,976 4,194 3,624 Education and Outreach includes corporate advertising. Total spend was $62k in 2012, $87k in 2013, and $91k in 2014. 2 3 b) An objective of Enabling Strategies is to drive increased participation in ENS’s programs 4 and s...

AI summary Enabling Strategies (ES) aim to boost participation in energy programs through education and market transformation, though they do not directly generate energy savings. Indirect savings are noted, such as 0.42 GWh from Home Energy Assessments (2011-2012) and 1.66 GWh in 2013. ES supports program development via research, exemplified by DSM consultants' work.

Enabling Strategies (E1 to populate a detailed breakdown of Enabling Strategies by type of expenditure, separately for each category greater than $250,000 over the 3 year period)

AI summary The document requests a detailed breakdown of Enabling Strategies by type of expenditure, specifically for categories exceeding $250,000 over a three-year period.

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ive House. These initiatives are planned within an average investment that was evaluated at, or lower than, that of comparison jurisdictions in 20131, and has been reduced further for the 2016 to 2018 period in consideration of short-term...

AI summary ENS argues that increasing Enabling Strategies investments, despite short-term affordability concerns, is crucial for expanding energy efficiency outreach. Their 2014 evaluation shows public awareness has risen to 35%, but more outreach is needed. They emphasize the importance of communicating DSM benefits, though technical analyses make this challenging.

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ive House. These initiatives are planned within an average investment that was evaluated at, or lower than, that of comparison jurisdictions in 20131, and has been reduced further for the 2016 to 2018 period in consideration of short-term...

AI summary ENS (Efficiency Nova Scotia) maintains commitment to Enabling Strategies despite reduced investment due to short-term affordability concerns, citing increased public awareness (35% in 2014) and the importance of outreach. They argue that communication of DSM benefits remains challenging but critical for program participation.