E-12017 DSM Annual Progress Report
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Page i Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 1 5.1 Locational DSM Efforts ..................................................................................................................... 63 2 5.2 Historical Rate and B...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia's 2017 DSM Annual Progress Report outlines locational DSM efforts, historical rate and bill impact analysis, cost-effectiveness testing, incentive methodology implementation, and updates on evaluation recommendations. The report covers key aspects of demand-side management programs and their financial implications.
Business, Non-Profit and Institutional (BNI) Efficient Product Rebates 32.6 428.6 5.3 5.7 37.2 410.3 5.9 6.2 46.6 547.1 7.3 6.8 Business Energy Rebates 37.2 410.3 5.9 6.2 46.6 547.1 7.3 6.8 Custom Incentives 34.1 522.7 4.3 6.5 30.5 380.0 2...
AI summary The text presents a table detailing participation metrics for BNI programs, including Efficient Product Rebates, Business Energy Rebates, Custom Incentives, and others, with associated numerical data. It includes subtotals and a Low Income section, reflecting program participation and cost data within a regulatory proceeding context.
ement, which did not receive an impact or market 6 evaluation since it did not claim any savings in 2017 (please refer to section 1.3.2 7 for further discussion). 8 9 Impact evaluations assess net incremental energy and net peak demand sav...
AI summary The text discusses program evaluations, noting reduced impact and market evaluations due to stable parameters. Process evaluations were conducted for Green Heat and Custom Retrofit programs, along with support processes for marketing and incentive-setting practices under ENS's guidelines.
approval of the matters agreed upon within the DSM Advisory Group and for determination of unresolved issues [Settlement Agreement], [22 July 2016], item 7(a). 42 Supra note 1. DATE FILED: March 29, 2018 Page 65 of 68 Efficiency Nova Scoti...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) implemented a new incentive setting methodology based on a CLEAResult study and filed reports with the UARB. A two-year market research plan was developed in 2017, and findings will inform future research. The new methodology applies to new and existing measures in the ENS portfolio, with periodic reviews using a Consolidated Calculator.
on category field to match the evaluation category in the BER tracking sheet for Instant Rebates. categories used in the 2015 evaluation.
AI summary The text discusses aligning a category field with the evaluation category in the BER tracking sheet for Instant Rebates, referencing categories used in the 2015 evaluation.
t transformation is achieved. Based on the state of the market, different exit strategies that can lead to continuous energy savings even after a program or incentive has ended could be investigated. Closely monitor the evolution of the re...
AI summary The text discusses the impact of new Canadian energy efficiency regulations on refrigerator and clothes washer markets in Nova Scotia, emphasizing the need to monitor market evolution and assess the cost-effectiveness of appliance rebates. ENS has adopted new federal standards as a baseline and will continue to evaluate the program's relevance.
E-22017 DSM Evaluation Reports
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2017 DSM EVALUATION REPORTS EFFICIENCY NOVA SCOTIA Final Report March 21, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2017 DSM PROGRAMS EVALUATION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2 2017 DSM PROGRAMS EVALUATION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY APPENDICES 3 RESIDENTIAL EFFICIENT PRODUCT R...
AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Reports by Efficiency Nova Scotia assess residential and commercial programs, including efficient product rebates, custom incentives, and direct installation initiatives. The report evaluates program performance, introduces new codes and standards, and outlines residential energy efficiency efforts in Nova Scotia.
Efficiency Nova Scotia Executive Summary 7.1.5 Efficient Product Installation ........................................................................................... 45 7.1.6 New Home Construction .........................................
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia outlines programs for efficient product installation, new home construction, business energy rebates, and codes/standards. Sections cover residential and commercial initiatives, including custom incentives, energy management systems, and small business solutions. The document aligns with broader demand-side management (DSM) strategies.
Residential Efficient Appliance Retirement C C R Product Rebates Program Instant Savings C C R R Home Energy Assessment C C C C Existing Residential Green Heat C C C C C Program Efficient Product Installation C C C C New Residential Progra...
AI summary The text outlines residential and business energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including rebate programs, home energy assessments, and strategic energy management initiatives. It notes evaluations of the Custom program's Retrofit service and challenges with the Strategic Energy Management (SEM) cohort's start date impacting participation.
re about the effectiveness of the program changes. Conducting an in-depth process evaluation and market evaluation helped identify ways to improve the program component design and marketing strategy. Project No. 6138 4 Evaluation of 2017 D...
AI summary The evaluation of 2017 DSM programs by Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) highlights the need for process and market evaluations to improve program design and marketing. Retrofit under the Custom program component contributes significantly to BNI net savings, but ENS must innovate to maintain participation as simpler projects shift to Business Energy Rebates.
impact evaluation. The in-store survey was limited to only the fall campaign in 2017 because no major changes were expected to occur since the last in-store survey conducted in the 2016 fall campaign. More resources were allocated to the 2...
AI summary The 2017 evaluation of Green Heat focused on refining savings assumptions for ASHPs and MSHPs through billing analysis and participant surveys. A mail-in rebate path added to Green Heat required additional evaluations. The Business Energy Rebates program's Mail-in service underwent a full market evaluation, while Instant Rebates used end-user surveys instead of annual unitary savings reviews, with 2016 values validated as still applicable.
Participants Retailers Associations Manager Contractors Advisors Appliance Retirement 1 - 1 - - - Instant Savings 1 - - 8 - - Home Energy Assessment 1 - - - 4 - Green Heat 1 20 - - - - Efficient Product Installation 1 - - - - - New Home Co...
AI summary The table presents participation numbers across energy efficiency programs and stakeholder roles in Nova Scotia. It highlights varying levels of engagement from retailers, contractors, and advisors for initiatives like Appliance Retirement, Instant Savings, and Business Energy Rebates, with totals indicating program-specific involvement metrics.
Surveys Completed in 2017 Program Component Participants Intercept Builders Instant Savings - 100 - Home Energy Assessment 70 - - Green Heat 141 - - Efficient Product Installation 100 - - New Home Construction 13 - 59 Business Energy Rebat...
AI summary A 2017 survey summary shows participation numbers across various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including Instant Savings, Home Energy Assessment, Green Heat, and others, with varying participant counts and intercepts. The New Home Construction program involved builders, and participant breakdowns include mail-in and rebate categories.
h program component. The complete results of the on-site work are provided in the individual program component evaluation reports. Table 4: 2017 On-site Visits On-site Visits Program Component Completed in 2017 Appliance Retirement 3 Green...
AI summary The text details on-site visits conducted in 2017 for various program components, including appliance retirement, green heat, and efficient product installation, with specific numbers of visits completed for each initiative.
do not generate high savings compared to other spillover measures observed in previous years. By applying these free-ridership and internal spillover levels, the Evaluator established the NTGR at 0.76 Home Energy Assessment aimed to achiev...
AI summary The Home Energy Assessment program achieved higher energy and peak demand savings than expected, with 7.007 GWh in net energy savings and 1.981 MW in net peak demand savings. The Evaluator recommends simplifying the incentive structure to improve clarity for EAs and participants.
Energy Savings (GWh) Net Energy Savings per Participant (MWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) HEA Market Evaluation Highlights Satisfaction with HEA was high among participants and EAs in 2017. Participants gave an average satisfaction rating of...
AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Report highlights high participant and EA satisfaction with the Home Energy Assessment (HEA) program, though some issues with rebate amounts and clarity of program requirements were noted. EAs praised the program's environmental benefits and integration of NRCan standards but found rebate calculations challenging. Training on new technologies was identified as a useful future topic.
submit the required documentation to receive incentives, and financing has been discontinued. That said, ENS is working with Nova Scotia Power to cross-promote the on-bill financing option they offer. Other changes under the new path relat...
AI summary The Green Heat program underwent changes, including the discontinuation of financing and adjustments to heat pump incentives. The program achieved significant energy and peak demand savings in 2017, with evaluations based on documentation reviews, interviews, and participant surveys.
e Green Heat and EPI program components follow. This section describes the HEA program component, follows up on the 2016 evaluation recommendations and gives an overview of its participation history. 1.1 Description HEA is meant to help ho...
AI summary The Home Energy Assessment (HEA) program in Nova Scotia provides education and financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades, including insulation and heating equipment. After provincial funding ended in 2015, only electrically-heated households became eligible. A new incentive structure introduced in 2015 encourages bundled upgrades with higher incentives for 'Green' and 'Smart' measures.
mely important), reducing energy consumption (9.5) and increasing comfort at home (9.0) were considered more important than increasing the home’s value of (7.5), or using the lowest cost option (6.3). In terms of recommendations to improve...
AI summary Participants emphasized the importance of reducing energy consumption and increasing home comfort over other factors like home value and cost. Some participants requested greater clarity on incentive structures, increased rebates, and more eligible products for rebates.
by ENS (n=4) The eligible measures and equipment (n=4) 9.0 Your relationship with ENS staff (n=3) 8.0 The incentive structure (n=4) 7.8 Communication with ENS staff (including how program component updates and changes are 7.3 communicated)...
AI summary The document discusses feedback from Energy Advisors (EAs) regarding the Home Energy Assessment (HEA) program. Positive feedback includes the tiered incentive approach and alignment with homeowner expectations, while negative feedback highlights limitations such as the exclusion of non-electrically heated homes and complex rebate calculations.
Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report Outreach efforts by contractors have not changed much as a result of the new path. Of the 13 contractors aware of the new path, seven noted no change in outreach efforts, five indicated a m...
AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Report highlights that outreach efforts by contractors have not significantly changed despite a new path. Contractors emphasize long-term savings and non-energy benefits as key selling points for energy-efficient equipment, though some note that incentives are not the strongest motivators for participants.
4% 42 Statistically significant (z-test <.05) between old and new path participants. 7.4 Barriers and Participant Concerns For participants who had previously considered installing an MSHP, cost was the most prominent barrier hindering the...
AI summary The text discusses barriers to installing MSHPs, with cost being the primary concern. Participants indicated a price range of $4,070 to $6,250 as acceptable for MSHPs, which can inform incentive structures. A Z-Test was used to assess statistically significant differences in responses between groups.
/hr. Average incentives have decreased across the range of units, reflecting changes to incentive levels made in 2017. Table 55: Average Costs and Incentives of Program Component Units 2016 2017 Cooling Capacity (Btu/hr) Average Cost Avera...
AI summary The text discusses a decrease in average incentives for program component units between 2016 and 2017, with specific data provided in Table 55. The section also references the 'Existing Residential Program' and 'Efficiency Nova Scotia' in the context of a 2017 DSM Evaluation Report, and mentions 'Codes and Standards' under section 9.2.5.
HEA: 2017 RECOMMENDATIONS This appendix summarizes all the recommendations made by the Evaluator as part of the 2017 evaluation. There were no incomplete 2016 recommendations at the time of writing. Section Recommendations 1. Review the cu...
AI summary The 2017 evaluation of the Home Energy Assessment (HEA) program recommends simplifying the incentive structure and conducting a billing analysis to address overestimation of savings due to the use of a new version of the HOT2000 software.
Participant Suggestions for HEA 2015 2016 2017 Sample Size 100 104 70 Clarify the incentive structure or financing options/Make it easier to - - 10% understand how to reach incentives Increase Efficiency Nova Scotia rebates 8% 6% 9% Offer...
AI summary The data presents participant suggestions for improving the Home Energy Assessment (HEA) program over the years 2015 to 2017. Key recommendations include clarifying incentive structures, increasing rebates, expanding eligible products, and improving communication and program visibility.
30% Base: MSHP respondents who were aware of high efficiency heat pumps prior to participating in the program component FRM5a. [IF REBATE] Efficiency Nova Scotia gave a rebate of $[INCENTIVE] for your new high- efficiency heat pump. If you...
AI summary The text presents survey results from participants in the high-efficiency heat pump program, assessing whether they would have paid for or financed the installation of a heat pump without program incentives. The mean response for rebate recipients was 8.8, while for financing recipients it was 5.0.
s were made to the NHC incentive structure over the last few years. The current incentive structure was introduced on May 1, 2017. The following incentives are currently available to NHC participants: › An incentive of $2,000 is provided f...
AI summary The document outlines the current incentive structure for New Home Construction (NHC) under Efficiency Nova Scotia, which was introduced on May 1, 2017. Incentives are provided based on energy efficiency standards such as ENERGY STAR certification, EnerGuide ratings, and energy use levels relative to the National Building Code.
(n=11) Final energy assessment (n=11) 7.7 First review of house plans overall (n=12) 6.8 Rebates provided by the program component overall 5.2 (n=13) 3.2 Builder Perspectives A survey of 40 participant builders and 19 non-participant build...
AI summary The survey of builders participating in the New Home Construction (NHC) program found that most participants make the decision to join alone, with satisfaction at 7.2 out of 10. Key issues include low rebate amounts, lack of information, and delays in receiving rebates. Non-participants cited low rebates and program complexity as barriers to participation.
Table 6: Implementation Status of Recommendations in the 2016 Executive Summary 2016 Recommendations Status 2016 BER-R1. Continue improving the BER Mail-in internal review procedure for savings Implemented calculations 2016 BER-R2. Impleme...
AI summary The 2016 BER recommendations have been fully implemented, including updates to the ENS CIRx Screening Tool, revisions to the methodology for calculating interactive effects, and the establishment of new procedures for baseline wattages in new construction projects and Instant Rebates.
ibutors provided an overall positive opinion (ratings of 8 or higher), while three distributors expressed concerns (ratings of 5 or lower) and one distributor offered a moderate opinion (rating of 7). Dissatisfaction primarily stemmed from...
AI summary Most distributors provided positive feedback on the BER program, but some expressed concerns. Issues included rebates being directed to contractors rather than end users, high administrative costs, and the need for rebates to align with energy savings. Some distributors also noted that LED technology adoption has reduced the program's influence on consumer choices.
≥ 150 and < 500 0.165 795 ≥ 500 and < 2,500 0.532 2,558 Revised Savings The Evaluator verified the input wattages of the two most popular pumps sold in BER Instant Rebates for 2017, which comprised 157 of the 199 pumps sold. Input wattages...
AI summary The Evaluator verified input wattages for pumps in the BER Instant Rebates program and confirmed no changes were needed. An In-Service Rate (ISR) of 85% was applied to lamps based on a study, while fixtures and other high-cost items retained a 100% ISR. This methodology was applied in 2017 and aligned with tracked values by ENS.
to implement energy-efficient [MEASURE CATEGORY] measures before you heard about the Business Energy Rebates Program? 1 Yes 2 No 8 (Don’t know) 9 (Refused) FR1a. IF FR1= YES, THEN ASK: I just want to make sure I understand - Before you dec...
AI summary The text outlines a series of survey questions related to the Business Energy Rebates Program, focusing on whether participants had already decided to implement energy-efficient measures before the program, their awareness of rebate-eligible products, and how the absence of the program would have affected their decisions.
Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report A1. [ASK IF SALES DATA AVAILABLE] If the current trend is maintained, you should sell [FROM SAMPLE: fewer / more] linear LED fixtures by the end of 2017 than the number of units you sold in...
AI summary The document outlines questions from Efficiency Nova Scotia's 2017 DSM Evaluation Report, focusing on the sales trends of linear LED fixtures and the impact of the Business Energy Rebates Program on sales. It seeks to understand whether sales would have been the same or lower without the program's incentives.
number of LED linear lamps you sold have been lower in 2017, if the Business Energy Rebates Program incentive had not been available? RECORD PERCENTAGE _% RECORD EXPLANATION: Project No. 6138 78 Efficient Product Rebates Program Efficiency...
AI summary The text discusses the impact of the Business Energy Rebates Program on customer product choices, specifically LED linear lamps. It includes questions about the program's influence on customers' decisions, the adequacy of rebate amounts, and the effect of certification requirements on product offerings.
nt,” how would you rate the program’s influence on your customers’ choice of general-use/decorative LED lamps instead of incandescent bulbs or CFLs? RECORD RATING: _ RECORD EXPLANATION: D6. Is the current incentive of $3 per lamp sufficien...
AI summary The text includes questions about the influence of the Efficient Product Rebates Program on customer choices of LED lamps and the sufficiency of rebate incentives. It also asks about the program's impact on product models carried by companies and overall satisfaction with the program.
E-32017 Program Support Process Evaluation Reports
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In conjunction with Corporate Research Associates, Inc. THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Practices and Procedures Evaluation Volume 1: Incentive Setting
AI summary The document outlines an evaluation of practices and procedures related to incentive setting, likely within the context of energy efficiency or regulatory processes in Nova Scotia.
search ............................................................................................................................... 12 4.3. Complete an Electronic Technical Reference Manual..................................................
AI summary The document outlines the structure of a practices and procedures evaluation, including sections on completing a technical reference manual, developing a consolidated calculator, and conducting financial simulations of existing incentives, along with appendices and additional volumes focused on business development and training.
t for total incentive spending will receive a second review in the fourth quarter of the year.1 All new measures must also go through the incentive setting process before being added to the portfolio. ENS implemented the incentive setting...
AI summary ENS implemented an incentive setting process in 2017 to review existing and new energy efficiency measures. The process involves program managers and an internal reviewer, with plans to scale it to all incentives by Q2 2018. Financial simulations and market research are also being conducted to support the incentive setting process.
Introduction Page 2 Practices and Procedures Evaluation Volume 1: Incentive Setting • What elements of the incentive setting process are most time-consuming for program team members? • How long does it take for program team members to comp...
AI summary The text outlines a set of questions aimed at evaluating the incentive setting process within ENS, focusing on time consumption, experience impact, compatibility with different measures, information sufficiency, and compliance with the Implementation Plan.
iously collected as inputs to their incentive-setting decisions? What effect do these differences have on the previous incentive levels? Compliance with the Implementation Plan • How well does the new process comply with five specific ar...
AI summary The evaluation approach involves reviewing documents, analyzing workbook feedback from program staff, and conducting interviews to assess compliance with the Implementation Plan and the effectiveness of incentive-setting processes.
iews. Experience with the Incentive Setting Workbook Page 8 Practices and Procedures Evaluation Volume 1: Incentive Setting 3. Incentive Setting Process This section describes the process by which program staff made incentive-setting decis...
AI summary This section outlines the incentive-setting process used by program staff, comparing current practices to past ones. Previously, decisions were based on program tracking data from retailers and distributors working with ENS. The current process includes additional data sources and focuses on the cost of efficient products and consumer attractiveness of incentives.
additional data. In reviewing these data, program staff said they focused on the cost of efficient products, with two also noting they considered what incentive levels consumers would find attractive. Several program staff elaborated on ho...
AI summary Program staff discuss their approach to setting and reviewing incentives for energy efficiency programs. They previously focused on product costs and incentive levels, but now consider broader parameters like baseline product prices and market potential. Documentation of decisions was consistent under the prior process, and staff found the new process beneficial for consistency and information consideration.
heir incentive setting decisions than they had in the past. Specifically, two staff reported that conversations with contractors or distributors provided valuable insight to their incentive decisions. The respondents reported the informati...
AI summary The document discusses how program staff use the 'Inputs & Calcs' tab in the Workbook to make decisions about incentive levels, emphasizing its importance in determining cost effectiveness and suggesting streamlining the review process by focusing on this tab.
sted information from other tabs in the field where program staff provided a brief rationale for their decision. Most often, program staff cited the cost effectiveness of the proposed incentive level. All program staff reported that the in...
AI summary Program staff generally found the incentive levels they selected to be consistent with their prior decisions, though some expressed skepticism about the Workbook's calculations. They also recommended that incentive review frequency should align with the pace of market change, noting that some measures, like kitchen equipment, do not require frequent reviews.
that changes relatively slowly, with one saying “Not much is going to change in terms of dishwashers every year. It’s not going to change enough [to justify] us to do this kind of detail every year.” One program staff noted that reviewing,...
AI summary The document discusses the need for stability in incentive levels within energy efficiency programs, noting that frequent changes could complicate participation. It also reviews the Incentive Setting Manual, finding it effective but suggesting improvements in detailed instructions for using tools.
Verify that ENS created a Consolidated Calculator and document the Objective extent to which it is being used in the incentive setting process. The Consolidated Calculator is integrated into the Workbook (on tab titled “Inputs & Calcs”), w...
AI summary The document requests verification that ENS created a Consolidated Calculator and its use in incentive setting. It also asks to verify and document financial simulations conducted by ENS for existing incentives, with recommendations to expand simulations to all program components and evaluate against cost, budget, and cost-effectiveness thresholds.
found that the simulations worked better for some measures and program components than others. Below are descriptions of lessons learned that can be used to inform future financial simulation efforts: The thresholds work best for measure...
AI summary The simulations for financial incentives showed varying effectiveness depending on the measure and program component. Prescriptive measures worked best with thresholds, while complex components like whole home programs required different modeling approaches. Custom incentives and caps were also discussed as important considerations for cost-effectiveness and over-spending prevention.
trength in its consistent and broader approach, they also suggested several fruitful areas for streamlining and improving the process. The need for such improvements is based on the following factors: The program staff reported they need...
AI summary The program staff highlighted challenges with the new incentive setting process, including the time required to complete workbooks, lack of preparedness for research, unclear data requirements, and limitations in handling complex measure and incentive structures. Recommendations focus on improving data support.
more complicated measure and incentive structures. Our recommendations focus on providing greater support for gathering data that had not been previously tracked for program components. Recommendation 1-1: Determining the highest prioritie...
AI summary The text discusses the need for improved data collection and training for program staff in the context of incentive-setting workbooks. It emphasizes the importance of clear instructions, regular review of measures, and training to enhance the reliability and effectiveness of the incentive-setting process.
over time. Conclusions and Recommendations Page 15 Practices and Procedures Evaluation Volume 1: Incentive Setting Recommendation 1-3: Providing market specialists to work with program staff to take on specific aspects of researching marke...
AI summary The document outlines recommendations for improving the incentive-setting process, including the use of market specialists, creating a repository of common information, and enhancing the Incentive Setting Manual with more detailed instructions and clarifications for tools like the Consolidated Calculator.
inancial simulations, consider the lessons learned in the applicability of the simulations to all measure situations, and determine if any improvements to the simulations can be made. Conclusions and Recommendations Page 16 Practices and P...
AI summary The text discusses the evaluation of financial simulations and the need to apply lessons learned to improve their applicability across various measure situations. It also references feedback on the Incentive Setting Workbook provided by the evaluation team.
Incentive Setting Appendix A. Specific Feedback on Incentive Setting Workbook Table A-1 below is a summary of detailed, technical feedback the evaluation team received on the Workbook.
AI summary This section provides specific feedback on the Incentive Setting Workbook, summarizing detailed technical input received by the evaluation team.
e Name’, ‘Program Offerings and Incentive’ and ‘Incentive Offering(s)’ are not merged. Inputs & Calcs Multiple Programs: More than half (3 of 5) of users noted that the “Inputs & Calcs” tab, Tab does not work for multiple programs, and t...
AI summary Feedback on the 'Inputs & Calcs' tab indicates issues with handling multiple programs and unclear terminology. The 'Summary & Decision' tab has potential calculation errors and rounding issues. Suggestions include improving the tab's functionality and clarity for users.
Specific Feedback on Incentive Setting Workbook Page A-1 Practices and Procedures Evaluation Volume 1: Incentive Setting Appendix B. ENS Staff Interview Guide B.1. Introduction Thank you for taking the time to talk with me today. We have r...
AI summary This document outlines an interview guide used by ENS staff to gather feedback on the Incentive Setting Workbook. The guide aims to understand users' experiences with the tool and its impact on decision-making regarding incentive levels. The conversation includes options for quoting participants anonymously.
h you? B.2. Background [ASK ALL] Q1. First, please tell me about your role at Efficiency Nova Scotia? Q2. And what is your role in the incentive-setting process, specifically? 1. For which measures, if any, did you complete the incentive-s...
AI summary The document outlines a series of questions directed at Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) staff regarding their roles in the incentive-setting process, their experience with completing the incentive-setting workbook, and the differences between the current process and past methods. It also inquires about the time required to complete the workbook and how the process has changed.
change the way the program collects data to more effectively capture that information? Q9. Now let’s move on to the “Inputs and Calcs” tab. What was most challenging on that tab? 1. What, if anything, might make it easier for you to provid...
AI summary The text discusses challenges in completing the 'Inputs and Calcs' tab of an incentive setting workbook, including data collection difficulties and potential improvements. It also explores factors influencing decisions on incentive levels, with questions on what information was most influential and what was not helpful in the process.
to provide it? Q13. Of all the information in the incentive setting workbook, what, if anything, did you not find helpful in setting an appropriate incentive level? Why wasn’t it helpful? Q14. How, if at all, does the information you need...
AI summary The document contains a series of questions aimed at evaluating the incentive-setting process within Energy Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS). It explores the effectiveness of the new process, differences in information needs across measures, and the impact of the process on market engagement and defensibility of incentive levels.
? ENS Staff Interview Guide Page B-3 Practices and Procedures Evaluation Volume 1: Incentive Setting B.5. General Assessment of Process [ASK ALL] I’d like to close with a few general questions about your thoughts on the incentive setting p...
AI summary This section of the document outlines a set of general questions aimed at evaluating the incentive setting process. It asks about the benefits, challenges, potential changes, review schedules, and checks and balances for ensuring proper incentive levels. The questions are directed at stakeholders involved in the process.