Topic:"Environmental Compliance" in M11630

5.9 Avoided CO2e emissions On a proactive basis, E1 provides the annual net avoided CO2e emissions from DSM measures installed during each Plan year. Using the most recent NS Power emissions intensity data, E1's Evaluation Consultant ident...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (E1) reports that demand-side management (DSM) measures installed in 2023 are estimated to avoid 72,613 tonnes of annual CO2e emissions using NS Power's emissions intensity data. This data is part of E1's annual reporting on avoided emissions from DSM initiatives.

Table 9: 2023 Evaluated GHG Emission Reductions DSM Program Program Component Gross Avoided GHG Emissions in CO2 eq Tonnes Net Avoided GHG Emissions in CO2 eq Tonnes Residential Efficient Appliance Retirement 1,661 937 Product Rebates Inst...

AI summary Table 9 presents evaluated GHG emission reductions from various DSM programs in 2023, showing both gross and net avoided emissions in CO2 equivalent tonnes. The table includes programs such as appliance retirement, product rebates, home energy assessments, and business energy rebates, with residential and BNI subtotals and a portfolio total.

Evaluation Approach The 2023 Existing Residential evaluation was aimed at calculating program component gross and net results, namely electrical first-year and lifetime energy savings, peak demand savings, as well as avoided greenhouse gas...

AI summary The 2023 Existing Residential evaluation aimed to calculate program component gross and net results, including electrical first-year and lifetime energy savings, peak demand savings, and avoided greenhouse gas emissions. Table 1 summarizes the evaluation types and methodologies for each program component.

Table 1: Summary of 2023 Existing Residential Program Evaluation Program Evaluation Type Methodology Component Impact Process Market HEA Comprehensive › Participant survey › Tracking sheet audit › Billing analysis › Solar photovoltaic (PV)...

AI summary Table 1 provides a summary of the 2023 evaluation of existing residential programs, including methodologies such as participant surveys, tracking sheet audits, and avoided GHG emission calculations. Programs like HEA, Green Heat, EPI, MHEEP, AMH, and ASFH are evaluated for their impact and process effectiveness.

[Table](#page-195-0) 2 presents the participation levels, net-to-gross ratios (NTGRs), evaluated gross and net savings at the generator, annual GHG emission reductions, as well effective useful life (EUL) values for each program component...

AI summary Table 2 provides data on participation levels, net-to-gross ratios, evaluated gross and net savings, annual GHG emission reductions, and effective useful life values for each program component and for Existing Residential as a whole.

\ \ The number of participants who install space heating measures, other energy efficiency upgrades, and solar PV measures is not mutually exclusive. As presented in [Table](#page-19-0) 16, GHG emissions reductions were calculated by apply...

AI summary The text discusses the non-mutually exclusive nature of participants installing energy efficiency measures and solar PV, and mentions the calculation of GHG emissions reductions using a Nova Scotia-specific factor applied to HEA net savings.

Table 65: Evaluated 2023 MHEEP Gross GHG Emission Reductions Total Gross Energy Savings – at the Generator (GWh) 0.577 Nova Scotia-specific GHG Emissions Factor for Electricity Production (tonnes of CO2 eq/GWh) 551.9 Gross Annual GHG Emiss...

AI summary Table 65 evaluates the 2023 MHEEP Gross GHG emission reductions, showing 0.577 GWh of energy savings, a 551.9 tonnes of CO2 eq/GWh emissions factor, and a total of 318 tonnes of CO2 eq in annual emission reductions.

Evaluation Approach The 2023 evaluation was aimed at calculating program component gross and net results, namely electrical first-year and lifetime energy savings, peak demand savings, as well as avoided greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

AI summary The 2023 evaluation focused on calculating program component gross and net results, including electrical first-year and lifetime energy savings, peak demand savings, and avoided greenhouse gas emissions.

Participant Perspectives Retrofit participants place a high degree of importance on reducing GHG emissions. Participants provided an average score of 8.8 out of 10 on a scale where 0 means that reducing emissions is "Not important" and 10...

AI summary Retrofit participants value reducing GHG emissions but rank it lower than other factors like energy and cost savings. On average, they rate the importance of reducing emissions as 8.8 out of 10, while electrification is rated 7.8 out of 10. Over half see emissions reduction as a minor benefit, and a few believe it will become more significant in the future.

Consultant Perspectives Consultants reported that GHG reductions and electrification are areas of interest for some organizations, but achieving cost savings through energy efficiency is still the primary motivation among Nova Scotia busin...

AI summary Consultants note that while GHG reductions and electrification are of interest to some Nova Scotia businesses, cost savings through energy efficiency remains the primary motivation. Clients often lack knowledge about emission reduction opportunities, and EOne is seen as a key player in education. Carbon credits are of interest but are viewed as complicated to obtain.

D. Decarbonization and Electrification - D1. Have your customers discussed decarbonization or electrification with you? If yes, what are their concerns? [PROBE: carbon credits] - D2. In your opinion, how do participant's decarbonization an...

AI summary The section asks about customer discussions on decarbonization and electrification, their concerns, and how these objectives influence participation in Retrofit and SEM programs. It also explores whether marketing SEM as an all-fuel program would increase its appeal.

Table 4: Type of Evaluation Conducted for SBES, 2023 Program 2023 Program Component Process Market Impact Direct Installation SBES X - Comprehensive For each program, the Evaluator prepared a DSM evaluation report presenting key findings,...

AI summary Table 4 outlines the evaluation conducted for the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program in 2023. The evaluation focused on direct installation and included a DSM evaluation report that detailed energy savings, peak demand savings, and GHG emissions reduction.

Table 20: Evaluated 2023 SBES GHG Gross Emission Reductions Total Gross Energy Savings – at the Generator (GWh) 9.180 Nova Scotia-specific GHG Emissions Factor for Electricity Production (tonnes of CO2 eq/GWh) 551.9 Gross Annual GHG Emissi...

AI summary Table 20 presents evaluated 2023 SBES GHG gross emission reductions, including gross energy savings, the Nova Scotia-specific GHG emissions factor for electricity production, and gross annual GHG emission reductions. The section also refers to 'Net Savings' in the context of the analysis.

p> Efficiency Nova Scotia reports mid-course adjusted targets in the evaluation reports. The Annual Progress Report presents both the original targets and the mid-course adjustments, with explanation. to help with the decision on which mea...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia adjusted program targets mid-course, with evaluations showing increased incentives post-2020 boosted participation in 2021-2022, though 2023 participation declined. The SBES program's evaluation included impact and process assessments, surveys, and GHG emission calculations, while the CDI pilot used a condensed impact evaluation.