Topic:"Homewarming" in M09096

Appliance Replacements Appliance Retirement will place an increased focus on appliance replacements by offering a new turn-key service. Currently, Appliance Retirement replaces fridges, freezers and dehumidifiers for low-income qualified N...

AI summary Appliance Retirement expands focus to appliance replacements, including new services for low-income Nova Scotians via HomeWarming and First Nations programs. ENS introduces a cost-based appliance replacement package under the Preferred Plan, offering full-service removal, recycling, and installation of efficient appliances.

1 OBJECTIVE AND BACKGROUND Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) delivers the HomeWarming service to Nova Scotians that primarily use non-electric heating. Since HomeWarming is only offered to low income Nova Scotians, it is considered "dedicated"...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) provides HomeWarming, a dedicated low-income program for non-electric heating. Incidental participation in other ENS programs is estimated using available data, with results included in reports for informational purposes only, as ENS lacks regulated performance targets for low-income services.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-14: Please provide any surveys or studies that E1 relied on for the development of 2020 – 2022 DSM Plan regarding Nova Scotia's low-income sector. Response IR-14: EfficiencyOne, through the administration of the...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) responded to a request for studies underpinning the 2020–2022 DSM Plan for Nova Scotia’s low-income sector, citing the HomeWarming program, Affordable Energy Coalition engagement, and a 2017 agreement with the Province of Nova Scotia to include deep energy retrofit services for non-electrically heated buildings in the DSM Plan.

Low income programming Please refer to Attachment 1 of this IR response (filed electronically) which includes measures in low-income-oriented programming (i.e., HomeWarming and First Nations). Eight measures are contained in the Residentia...

AI summary The document references Attachment 1, which outlines low-income measures including HomeWarming and First Nations programs. The Residential Efficient Products Installation program, open to all Nova Scotians, is highlighted as a key avenue for EfficiencyOne to support low-income renters.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-2: With respect to the E1 utility funded programs designed to address the needs of low income customers in the domestic class, including the homeowner programs and the multi family residential program, please co...

AI summary NS Power confirms existing programs like HomeWarming and HST rebates support low-income customers but recommends income testing for E1 programs to ensure benefits reach those most in need. They emphasize maximizing support through targeted subsidies.

3.7.1 HomeWarming Program [55] Under the Consensus Agreement, and with the apparent agreement of the Clean Foundation, the HomeWarming Program, funded through a charitable contribution by NS Power, will be operated and administered by E1 f...

AI summary The HomeWarming Program, funded by NS Power via a charitable contribution, is administered by E1 for three years starting 2020. Not requiring Board approval due to non-ratepayer funding, but the Board mandates segregation of records to prevent ratepayer fund misuse and proper charging of E1's work to the program.

In the event DSMAG agreement on final revised terms of reference cannot be achieved by June 30, 2020, the finalization ofthe revised terms ofreference shall be referred to the UARB for determination. - 8. The existing HomeWarming program f...

AI summary The document outlines terms for DSMAG agreement deadlines, the transition of the HomeWarming program to E1 for 2020-2022, and mutual non-opposition to 2018 DSM evaluation and verification reports. Parties agree not to file rebuttal evidence but retain rights for future challenges.

In the event DSMAG agreement on final revised terms of reference cannot be achieved by June 30, 2020, the finalization ofthe revised terms ofreference shall be referred to the UARB for determination. - 8. The existing HomeWarming program f...

AI summary The document outlines terms for DSMAG agreement deadlines, transfers the HomeWarming program to El for 2020-2022, and notes non-opposition to 2018 DSM reports. Parties agree not to file rebuttal evidence but reserve rights for future challenges. The proceeding relates to the Public Utilities Act and references Board Order M09O96.

3.7.1 HomeWarming Program [55] Under the Consensus Agreement, and with the apparent agreement of the Clean Foundation, the HomeWarming Program, funded through a charitable contribution by NS Power, will be operated and administered by E1 f...

AI summary The HomeWarming Program, funded by NS Power through a charitable contribution, is administered by E1 for three years starting January 1, 2020. As it is not ratepayer-funded, it doesn't require Board approval, but the Board mandates segregation of program records to prevent ratepayer funds from being used and to ensure proper charging of E1 employees' work to the program.

HomeWarming Program - EfficiencyOne is directed to ensure that the records and accounts of the HomeWarming - Program be segregated such that ratepayer funds are not used in connection with the program, - and the work of EfficiencyOne emplo...

AI summary EfficiencyOne must segregate HomeWarming Program records to prevent misuse of ratepayer funds and ensure proper charging of employee work. The program is separately reported from the DSM Fund under the NSUARB-approved Cost Allocation Methodology (CAM), with annual audits verifying compliance.

6 4.1.1 Overview 7 The Residential Efficient Product Rebates program provides residential customers 8 access to financial incentives for consumer products through retail channels and to 9 retire and/or replace old inefficient appliances. T...

AI summary The Residential Efficient Product Rebates program offers financial incentives for energy-efficient products through two components: Appliance Retirement (retiring old appliances) and Instant Savings (point-of-sale rebates). Appliance Retirement includes free replacements for low-income customers, while Instant Savings collaborates with retailers for rebates and in-store education. EfficiencyOne partners with retailers to deliver these initiatives.

Appliance Replacements Appliance Retirement will place an increased focus on appliance replacements by offering a new turn-key service. Currently, Appliance Retirement replaces fridges, freezers and dehumidifiers for low-income qualified N...

AI summary Appliance Retirement expands appliance replacement services, including new appliances like washers and dryers through the First NationsMi'kmaw program. ENS will offer replacement packages under the Preferred PlanDSM Resource Plan, including removal, recycling, and installation of efficient appliances.

In the event DSMAG agreement on final revised terms of reference cannot be achieved by June 30, 2020, the finalization ofthe revised terms ofreference shall be referred to the UARB for determination. - 8. The existing HomeWarming program f...

AI summary The document outlines terms for DSMAG agreement deadlines, transfers HomeWarming program administration to E1, and confirms non-opposition to 2018 DSM evaluation and verification reports. Parties agree not to file rebuttal evidence but reserve future rights. The Public Utilities Act is referenced, with a cross-reference to matter M09O96.