E-12023 DSM Annual Progress Repot
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3.2 2023 Participation Result[s](#page-9-1) [Table 2](#page-9-1) presents E1's 2023 participation results. The table provides a comparison of 2023 participation results to those modelled in the 2023 Plan, the 2023 mid-course participation...
AI summary E1's 2023 participation results show higher-than-expected engagement in Home Energy Assessment and Instant Savings programs, driven by collaboration with Natural Resources Canada and successful campaigns. Challenges included lower-than-anticipated participation in Affordable Single-family Homes due to capacity constraints and issues in Small Business Energy Solutions due to supply chain and staffing problems. The Custom program also faced completion delays.
Program Components • The Affordable Multi-family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations program component assists nonprofit organizations (e.g., shelters, transition houses, community hubs etc.) and affordable housing Date Filed: April 1, 20...
AI summary The Program Components section outlines various initiatives by Efficiency Nova Scotia (E1) to promote energy efficiency. These include financial incentives for retrofits in multi-family housing, free product installations, heating system upgrades, home energy assessments, and targeted programs for low-income households and Mi'kmaw communities. A new residential behavior program aims to encourage energy-conscious habits using AMI data.
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.
E-32023 Savings Verification Review
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VIII. General Recommendations 1. Savings Verification Recommendation No. 1: The Savings Verification study recommends acceptance of the 2023 evaluation results for energy savings and for demand-reduction for all programs with the understan...
AI summary The Savings Verification study recommends accepting 2023 energy savings and demand-reduction evaluation results for all programs, pending a literature review on smart thermostats for the 2024 Measure Assessment Update. This acceptance is conditional on the Evaluator's upcoming analysis.
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.
The Evaluator found that Green Heat: - Achieved net electrical energy savings of 2.918 GWh, and 2.561 MW in net peak demand savings, although savings are less than planned net electrical energy savings of 3.629 GWh and net peak demand savi...
AI summary The Evaluator found that Green Heat achieved 2.918 GWh energy savings but fell short of planned targets. Participation dropped 11% in 2023, with customers preferring HEA/CGH over Green Heat due to higher incentives. Contractors reported program confusion, low incentives, and portal issues. Recommendations include improving marketing, website usability, communication, and increasing incentives for low-income households. The MSHP market is growing, with 40% of Nova Scotia households projected to use heat pumps by 2023.
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.