Topic:"Green Heat" in M06733

L. Residential Financing (No Impact Evaluation) This is a zero interest buy-down program with sixty-six participants in 2014. Program savings are allocated to other programs (HEA, Solar and Green Heat). The financing enables all necessary...

AI summary A zero-interest residential financing program with 66 participants in 2014 was evaluated as pivotal in enabling energy improvements. Savings were allocated to other programs (HEA, Solar, Green Heat). Process evaluation via interviews confirmed participants would have postponed work without financing. Questions remain about cost-effectiveness and reliance on behavioral savings for resource planning.

we would do is look to other jurisdictions to see if they offer similar programs and what incentives they offer and reach out to them and understand how they arrived at that, was there research, etc. But even in our – whether it's an estab...

AI summary The discussion focuses on methods used to determine incentive levels for energy programs, including research, customer surveys, and direct negotiations. Mr. Faulkner explains that marketing teams determine optimal price points through customer surveys, while acknowledging the process has varying levels of rigor. The Chair questions whether the process sufficiently prevents overpayment in incentives.

Residential Programs - Efficient Product Rebates – consists of point-of-purchase discounts and incentives for the retirement of old, inefficient appliances. - Existing Residential - consists of the Residential Direct Install, Rental Proper...

AI summary The document outlines residential energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including rebates for efficient products, existing and new residential services, and energy savings initiatives aimed at reducing electricity consumption through various measures.