E-12023 DSM Annual Progress Repot
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3. 2023 PORTFOLIO RESULTS - In comparison to E1's 2023 mid-course targets, E1 achieved the following results: - 131.6 GWh of incremental annual net energy savings (109% of the mid-course adjusted target of 120.7 GWh); - 27.6 MW of annual n...
AI summary E1 exceeded 2023 mid-course energy efficiency targets by 109% for net energy savings and 103% for peak demand savings, driven by strong campaign performance and the Canada Greener Homes Grant. The Residential Behaviour program was delayed until 2024, while New Home Construction met targets. Affordability programs achieved 65% of their energy savings goals.
3.4 2023 Unit Cost - Unit cost data is a calculation output of E1's investment and savings over a defined time period. - Factors that influence unit cost results typically include: - the level of participation in a program or program compo...
AI summary E1 achieved a 2023 portfolio-level unit cost of $0.33/kWh, below mid-course adjusted ($0.42/kWh) and year-end forecasted ($0.37/kWh) targets. Lower costs stemmed from overperformance in programs like Existing Residential and BNI Efficient Product Rebates, driven by higher energy savings and reduced heat pump installation costs.
Green Heat Highlights - Participation in Green Heat was lower in 2023 compared to prior years[,13](#page-25-0) as more customers sought out higher rebates through the Greener Homes program, co-delivered with E1's Home Energy Assessment pro...
AI summary Green Heat participation dropped in 2023 due to higher rebates in the Greener Homes program. Mini-split heat pumps dominated installations. E1 plans to increase rebates for heat pumps and stoves to boost participation, while marketing campaigns focused on wood stoves and heat pumps. A home renovation campaign improved website traffic.
Home Energy Assessment Highlights - Home Energy Assessment had strong participation and energy and demand savings results throughout 2023, as the Canada Greener Homes Grant program drove customer interest. - After signing an agreement with...
AI summary The Home Energy Assessment program in Nova Scotia saw increased participation and energy savings in 2023, driven by the Canada Greener Homes Grant. E1 partnered with Natural Resources Canada to administer rebates starting March 2023, leading to higher savings per participant due to solar adoption. E1 expanded by signing agreements with three new service organizations to meet growing demand.
E-32023 Savings Verification Review
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3. Home Energy Assessment (HEA) Home Energy Assessment (HEA) is a component of the Existing Residential Program suite of offerings. This program encourages homeowners to increase the efficiency and comfort of their homes by providing rebat...
AI summary The Home Energy Assessment (HEA) program, part of the Existing Residential Program, offers rebates for energy efficiency retrofits and uses 'test-in/test-out' audits. A 2023 evaluation found 35% of 4,085 participants failed to complete post-retrofit assessments, with 54% of these still completing efficiency measures. The Evaluator recommends surveying unconverted D assessments to assess spillover savings.
4. Green Heat Green Heat is a component of Efficiency Nova Scotia's Existing Residential program, providing financial incentives for heating systems installations that use fuel from renewable resources, specifically installations for high-...
AI summary Green Heat, part of Efficiency Nova Scotia's Existing Residential program, offers incentives for renewable heating systems like heat pumps and solar. Installations dropped 11% in 2023 due to competition from the Home Energy Assessment (HEA) and Canada Greener Homes Grant (CGH), which provided larger incentives. The Evaluator noted lower savings from reduced installations, particularly mini-split heat pumps, which contributed 61% of energy savings in 2023.
7. Affordable Multifamily Housing (AMH) The Affordable Multifamily Housing (AMH) program provides affordable-housing owners and nonprofit organizations, including rehabilitation and transition housing, with incentives for building-wide ene...
AI summary The Affordable Multifamily Housing (AMH) program incentivizes energy retrofits in affordable housing, funded by electric ratepayers and the Province of Nova Scotia. Incentives increased to 80% for electrical projects and 100% for transition housing. Program participation rose 61% in 2023, with 1.46 GWh in energy savings and 0.741 MW in peak demand reduction, exceeding targets. No specific recommendations were made by the Evaluator.
X. Recommendations from Fieldwork In multiple site visits for Program Year 2023 it was discovered that some confusion between similarly named programs and program delivery functions had occurred. Specifically, in regard to the Green Heat p...
AI summary During 2023 fieldwork, confusion between the Green Heat program and the Canada Greener Homes Grant (CGH) led to missed federal grants due to deadline misunderstandings. Most visits showed good workmanship, but some audited sites revealed patterns of reduced program/customer interaction, leading to miscommunication and lost delivery opportunities.
Program Specific Recommendations
AI summary The document outlines program-specific recommendations for energy efficiency initiatives in Nova Scotia, including appliance retirement, home energy assessments, and residential and commercial incentive programs. Key entities and acronyms related to these programs are detailed in the context.