Topic:"Energy Efficiency" in M11938

Su Contact Inf Formation Name on account: Wade N E Hy nes Business contact: wade@bmrele ectric.com Mailing address: Address 1: Address 2: City: Province: Postal code: Country: Email Address: Telephone number: Alternate phone number: Compla...

AI summary The text discusses concerns about energy auditors from EFF NS not evaluating ETS systems, leading to unfair market favoritism towards heat pumps. The author, Wade N E Hy from BMR Electric, highlights the exclusion of ETS installers and calls for an investigation and update to energy audit practices.

How do they want the complaint resolved? Eff NS energy auditors must provide all information on ETS to nova scotians who invest $190.00 in the energy audit. Currently they seem to have no information on ETS. This is direct violation of the...

AI summary The complaint highlights that Energy Efficiency Nova Scotia (Eff NS) energy auditors are not providing information on Energy Trust of Nova Scotia (ETS) to Nova Scotians who invest in energy audits, violating the Competition Act of Canada. The complainant requests that Eff NS correct this issue to allow informed decisions about transitioning off oil.

RE: M-11938 – EfficiencyOne/ Efficiency Nova Scotia Complaint – Competition – Hynes We are counsel for Efficiency Nova Scotia (" ENS "). We are writing with respect to the abovenoted matter. On October 23, 2024, we received a letter from y...

AI summary This document outlines a complaint by Wade Hynes against Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) for allegedly excluding Ecombi ETS from energy audits and favoring heat pumps, which he claims violates the Competition Act. ENS responded to the complaint, and the matter was referred to the Board for resolution.

RE: M-11938 – Response to complaint against EfficiencyOne/ Efficiency Nova Scotia We are legal counsel for EfficiencyOne (" E1 "). We are writing with respect to the above-noted matter. We understand that on October 21, 2024, you lodged a...

AI summary This document is a response to a complaint filed against Efficiency Nova Scotia, alleging that energy auditors exclude Ecombi ETS systems from home energy assessments, favoring heat pumps instead. The complainant claims this is industry favoritism and a violation of the Competition Act.

EfficiencyOne's Mission EfficiencyOne is an independent, not-for-profit organization, and the franchise holder of Nova Scotia's demand side management utility operations - Efficiency Nova Scotia. E1's mission is to assist people in achievi...

AI summary EfficiencyOne is an independent, not-for-profit organization that manages Nova Scotia's demand side management utility operations. It offers programs like the HEA program, which includes EnerGuide assessments. In 2020, ETS was removed from HEA evaluations to align with the Canada Greener Homes Grant program and reduce customer confusion.

Current incentives for use of ETS Although ETS is no longer part of the HEA program, E1 still offers rebates and initiatives that involve ETS. For example, ETS for electrically heated homes has been available in the Home Heating Systems Re...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) continues to offer rebates and initiatives involving Electric Thermal Storage (ETS), even though ETS is no longer part of the Home Efficiency Assistance (HEA) program. E1 provides information and rebates for ETS systems, including a pilot program for non-electrically heated homes starting April 1st, 2024. All information is publicly available on E1's website.

Review by Canadian Competition Bureau Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to inform you that the Competition Bureau has conducted a preliminary review of the allegations regarding E1's energy auditors' promotional practices. We...

AI summary The Canadian Competition Bureau conducted a preliminary review of allegations regarding E1's energy auditors' promotional practices but has decided not to pursue further investigation. E1 appreciates the notification and confirms that no additional information will be requested at this time.