EXISTING RESIDENTIAL (2024) - Efficient Product Installation provides homeowners and tenants with free-of-charge direct installation of energy efficient products such as LED lamps, smart thermostats, air sealing measures, and water-saving...
AI summary The document outlines several energy efficiency programs under the Existing Residential (2024) initiative, including free product installations, financial incentives for heating systems, home energy assessments, targeted projects for Mi'kmaw communities, and a behavior-focused program using AMI data. These programs aim to reduce electricity consumption through technological upgrades, rebates, and consumer education.
Efficient Product Installation Highlights - Participation and savings results are lower year-to-date than last year. Measure saturation continues to rise, leading to fewer homes visited and lower average savings per home. - Electrician-ins...
AI summary Participation and savings in efficient product installations are lower year-to-date due to measure saturation. Electrician-installed measures (smart thermostats, etc.) were introduced in Q3, with expected Q4 growth. Marketing campaigns and community blitzes in Q3 boosted participation in targeted areas. Green Heat participants are encouraged to book smart thermostat installations.
Green Heat Highlights - Green Heat continued to experience low application volumes in Q3, as uptake of the most popular measure in the program component (heat pumps) continues to be impacted by the federal Canada Greener Homes Grant progra...
AI summary Green Heat saw low Q3 applications due to the Canada Greener Homes Grant's higher rebates, with single-zone mini-split heat pumps dominating. Marketing focused on cooling benefits and targeting those who missed the federal grant deadline. E1's Home Energy Assessment program influenced participant choices through no-interest financing options.