Topic:"Incentive Costs" in M12186

Table 4: Types of Evaluations Conducted for Each Program Component, 2024 2023 Program Program Component Process Market Impact Efficient Product Rebates BER X X Comprehensive (IR) Condensed (AR) For each program, the Evaluator prepared a DS...

AI summary Table 4 outlines the types of evaluations conducted for the Efficient Product Rebates program component in 2023, including comprehensive and condensed evaluations. The Evaluator prepared a DSM evaluation report detailing energy savings, peak demand savings, and GHG emissions avoided.

Table 2: Instant Rebates Participant and Overall Free-ridership Algorithm 2022 Algorithm 2024 J Algorithm D6 98/99) Don't know/Refused 0% PRODUCT> before knowing that these efficient products were rebated? 98/99) Don't know/Refused 0% Plan...

AI summary Table 2 presents an algorithm used to calculate free-ridership in the Instant Rebates program, comparing participant responses between 2022 and 2024. The algorithm includes questions about purchase likelihood without rebates and measures responses such as 'exactly the same quantity,' 'some, but not all,' or 'none.'

4.3 Barriers to High-Efficiency Buildings and Program Participation Participating builders, non-participant modellers, and new energy modellers were asked about concerns and barriers related to building high-efficiency buildings. When aske...

AI summary Financial barriers, including measure costs and low incentives, are primary concerns for builders and modellers in adopting high-efficiency buildings. Builders also cite lack of local expertise and limited understanding of energy efficiency value. Modellers note that cost and time constraints discourage energy modelling, while builders may not prioritize exceeding code requirements due to perceived low returns.

APPENDIX II Retrofit Algorithm for Free-Ridership Calculation Question Answer Score 98/99) Don't know/Refused 50% Planning Score C1 Cost Efficiency Nova Scotia gave your organization a rebate of $ for the [Investigation or Feasibility] stu...

AI summary The text discusses the impact of financial incentives on the payback period for energy efficiency projects, including rebate amounts and the likelihood of project implementation without incentives. It includes responses from participants regarding the effectiveness of these incentives.

EPI's two funding sources are: - 1. Electricity ratepayers to fund upgrades to reduce electricity consumption. - 2. Government of Nova Scotia and the federal Low Carbon Economy Fund funds upgrades that reduce the use of other fuels. The Ev...

AI summary The Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program's 2024 evaluation highlights a 2.4% increase in participation (9,993 vs. 9,763 in 2023) and 150,722 efficient products installed, though energy savings decreased by 6.3% per participant. LED lamps dominated installations (74%), but smart thermostat adoption dropped due to dissatisfaction. The Evaluator recommends improving installer education and customer support to address these issues.