E-12023 DSM Annual Progress Repot
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Table 2: 2023 Participation Iable Table 2. 2023 Participation Partici pation Results Unit 2023-2025 Plan as Approved 2023 Plan as Approved 2023 Mid-Course (MCA) 2023 Results % of 2023 Results to MCA % of 2023 Results to 2023 Plan as Approv...
AI summary Table 2 presents participation data for various energy efficiency programs in 2023, including Efficient Product Rebates, Appliance Retirement, and Home Energy Assessments. The data compares actual results to the 2023 Plan as Approved and the 2023 Mid-Course Adjustment (MCA). Most programs exceeded their MCA targets, with some significantly surpassing the approved plan.
13 5.2.1 Residential Efficient Product Rebates - 14 The Residential Efficient Product Rebates program consists of two program components: - 15 Appliance Retirement; and - 16 Instant Savings. 17
AI summary The Residential Efficient Product Rebates program includes two components: Appliance Retirement and Instant Savings, aimed at promoting residential energy efficiency through rebate incentives.
RESIDENTIAL EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2023) appliances (dehumidifiers, refrigerators, freezers, clothes dryers), for eligible participants in both the Affordable Single-family Homes program component and Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Pro...
AI summary The 2023 Residential Efficient Product Rebates program offers rebates for energy-efficient appliances like dehumidifiers and refrigerators through two initiatives: the Affordable Single-family Homes program and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project. Instant Savings provides point-of-sale rebates for eligible purchases.
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.
Affordable Multi-family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations Highlights - Affordable Multi-family Housing saw strong participation and savings results in 2023, as 79 projects completed, reaching its highest level of participation since lau...
AI summary Affordable Multi-family Housing in Nova Scotia achieved record participation in 2023 with 79 completed projects, driven by outreach and co-funding. Rising costs prompted rebate adjustments, though some participants withdrew due to lower-than-expected rebates. The program targeted co-ops to avoid split-incentives and used digital marketing to boost engagement.
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.
Program Component - The New Home Construction program component aims to encourage homeowners and builders to exceed energy efficiency building code requirements in new home constructions by providing modelling support for a participating h...
AI summary The New Home Construction program component, part of Efficiency Nova Scotia's DSM Plan, aimed to incentivize energy efficiency in new homes through modelling support and tiered incentives. The program ended on December 31, 2023, with its wind-up detailed in E1's 2023-2025 DSM Plan.
Program Component • The Business Energy Rebates program component provides financial incentives in the form of prescriptive rebates to BNI participants through both the Application Rebates and the Instant Rebate service. Application Rebate...
AI summary The Business Energy Rebates program offers prescriptive rebates to BNI participants via Application Rebates (requiring E1 submission) and Instant Rebates (distributed through provincial distributors). E1 and ENS are involved in administering the program.
Business Energy Rebates Highlights - Business Energy Rebates saw strong participation and savings results in 2023. - In Q1, Business Energy Rebates extended its increased incentive offer on select measures (i.e., linear replacement lamps (...
AI summary Business Energy Rebates in Nova Scotia achieved strong participation and savings in 2023. In Q1 2023, the program extended increased incentives for specific lighting measures until April 15, 2023, following their introduction in Q3 2022. The document was filed on April 1, 2024.
BNI EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2023) - Several on-site distributor appreciation events were held to recognize Instant Rebates distributor partners. In 2023, the program had more than 50 participating distributor locations across the provin...
AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebates (2023) program expanded distributor engagement through events and a contractor/distributor pilot initiative. Marketing efforts for Business Energy Rebates included campaigns, webinars, and outreach. Supply chain delays reduced completed projects, with many expected to finish in 2024.
1 5.3.2 Custom Incentives - 2 The Custom Incentives program consists of the following two program components: - 3 Custom; and 5 4 • Strategic Energy Management.
AI summary The Custom Incentives program includes two components: Custom and Strategic Energy Management. The text outlines program structure but does not detail specific arguments or stakeholder positions.
Custom Highlights - Rising costs of equipment, interest rates, project cost increases, and contractor and labour shortages slowed the progression of projects in Custom New Construction, resulting in fewer than expected project closures in...
AI summary Rising project costs, interest rates, and labor shortages slowed project closures in Custom New Construction in 2023. Incentive rates for Custom Retrofit and Pay-for-Performance (P4P) were increased in Q3 and Q4 to address rising costs and improve participation. P4P projects, which take up to two years, began in 2023 and are expected to generate savings in 2024 and 2025. Six Building Optimization projects reported savings in 2023.
Strategic Energy Management (SEM) - SEM supported nine participants in 2023; seven continuing participants and two new participants. Six of the nine participants achieved savings in 2023. [19](#page-32-2) - New SEM measurement and verifica...
AI summary In 2023, SEM supported nine participants, with six achieving savings. New measurement guidelines were implemented, and performance-based incentives (base rate $0.04/kWh) were offered to accelerate project completion. Three participants in E1's Large Industrial initiative received an additional $0.02/kWh incentive.
DIRECT INSTALLATION (2023) • Direct Installation did not meet its 2023 mid-course adjusted savings targets. The program saw longer project cycle times in 2023 due to a range of factors, including supply chain issues, contractors lacking re...
AI summary Direct Installation failed to meet 2023 savings targets due to supply chain disruptions, contractor staffing shortages, and prioritization of large projects. E1 collaborated with contractors to address product changes and launched a Contractor Incentive pilot in November 2023 to improve participation.
Small Business Energy Solution Highlights - Participation results were lower-than-anticipated. A process evaluation in 2023 collected information on participant perspectives, including barriers to participation.[21](#page-33-0) Participant...
AI summary Low participation in Nova Scotia's Small Business Energy Solution was attributed to financial barriers, time constraints, and technical support needs. E1 launched a Contractor Incentive pilot offering 5% extra incentives to boost project completions, updated rebate criteria, and launched a partner portal. 63 projects were completed under the Commercial Direct Install pilot, with marketing efforts including a year-long digital campaign.
2022 Verification (Custom-NC) As part of the incentive application contract, New Construction should require all appliances installed in incentivized Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURB) that are furnished by the incentive recipient be...
AI summary The 2022 verification recommendation suggests requiring Energy Star or better-rated appliances in incentivized Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURB) under the New Construction program. E1 acknowledges the recommendation but does not support it, as the program is non-prescriptive and does not mandate specific measures.
E-22023 DSM Programs Evaluation Reports
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Logic Model Update The Evaluator reviewed the Custom Retrofit and Strategic Energy Management logic models to determine whether they were achieving their goals in the way anticipated at the time of design. To do so, the Evaluator compared...
AI summary The Evaluator assessed the Custom Retrofit and Strategic Energy Management logic models to determine if they are achieving their intended goals. This involved comparing model assumptions with data collected and reviewing their connections to program components and services.
Table 5: Comparison of 2023 Evaluated and Tracked Energy Savings at the Generator a Tracked Results Evaluated Results DSM Program Program Component Annual Gross Savings (GWh) Annual Net Savings (GWh) Annual Gross Savings (GWh) NTGR b Annua...
AI summary Table 5 compares the evaluated and tracked energy savings for various demand-side management (DSM) programs in 2023. The table highlights the gross and net annual energy savings, net-to-gross ratios, lifetime net energy savings, and net realization rates for residential and BNI programs, showing overall energy efficiency achievements.
Business Energy Rebates - › Instant Rebates participation increased by 19% in 2023. While Application Rebates participation decreased by 21% in 2023, its net energy savings per participant increased by 11% compared to 2022. - › Evaluated n...
AI summary Business Energy Rebates (BER) saw a 19% increase in Instant Rebates participation in 2023, while Application Rebates participation dropped by 21%. However, Application Rebates achieved an 11% increase in net energy savings per participant. Evaluated energy and peak demand savings were nearly identical to tracked results for Instant Rebates and slightly higher for Application Rebates.
Custom Incentives In 2023, Custom Incentives achieved 25.127 GWh in net energy savings and 3.419 MW in net peak demand savings at the generator through its two components, namely Custom and Strategic Energy Management. Custom comprises fou...
AI summary In 2023, Custom Incentives achieved significant energy and demand savings through its programs, including Retrofit, Pay-for-Performance, New Construction, and Building Optimization. However, the Retrofit Operational Demand Reduction offer was removed during the year.
Table 8: 2023 Evaluated Net Lifetime Energy Savings at the Generator DSM Program Program Component Annual Net Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Net Energy Savings (GWh) Weighted Average EUL (years) Share of Annual Net Energy Savings (%) Share...
AI summary Table 8 presents the 2023 evaluated net lifetime energy savings by DSM program and component, highlighting the contribution of residential, BNI, and overall programs to annual and lifetime energy savings. The table includes energy savings metrics such as GWh, weighted average EUL, and percentage shares. Section 3.4 discusses greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Table 11: 2023 Planned Net Savings and Evaluated Results Planned Savings Evaluated Results Variance Program Component and DSM Program Net Energy Savings (GWh) Net Peak Demand Savings (MW) Available DR Capacity (MW) Net Energy Savings (GWh)...
AI summary Table 11 presents the 2023 planned net savings and evaluated results for various energy efficiency and demand response programs in Nova Scotia. It highlights performance variances between planned and actual outcomes, such as the Home Energy Assessment program exceeding planned savings by 74% and the Appliance Retirement program underperforming by 16%.
Table 12: Evaluated Net Energy Savings at the Generator, 2018-2023 Energy Savings (GWh) Energy Savings (%) a DSM Program Program Component 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Residential Residential Appliance Retirement 2.545...
AI summary Table 12 presents evaluated net energy savings from various DSM programs in Nova Scotia between 2018 and 2023, showing energy savings in GWh and percentages for different program components such as appliance retirement, efficient product rebates, and home energy assessments.
b Custom includes four services: Retrofit, Pay-for-Performance, New Construction, and Building Optimization. In 2023, EOne achieved a total of 131.569 GWh in net energy savings and 27.577 MW in net peak demand savings at the generator. Whi...
AI summary In 2023, EOne achieved 131.569 GWh in net energy savings and 27.577 MW in net peak demand savings. Residential programs saw increases in savings, while BNI programs saw decreases. The BNI sector accounted for 54% of net energy savings, and lighting's share of portfolio savings slightly decreased. EOne introduced new demand response program components, with Home Energy Assessment contributing the largest share of peak demand savings.
3.2 Gross Savings For ARet, gross savings correspond to the change in energy consumption resulting from the retirement of energy inefficient appliances in participants' homes regardless of both why they participated and what they would hav...
AI summary The document discusses gross savings for the Appliance Retirement (ARet) program, emphasizing the change in energy consumption due to retiring inefficient appliances. Unitary savings values for freezers and refrigerators were updated in the 2023 evaluation, while other measures used values from the 2022 evaluation. Details are provided in the 2020-2023 Measure Assessment.
[ASK THIS SECTION IF NON A-TYPE LED BULB RETAILER] - C1. Efficiency Nova Scotia has promoted LED lighting and offered rebates through retailers on LED bulbs for a number of years. I would like to understand how your participation in the In...
AI summary The text includes survey questions for retailers regarding their participation in the Instant Savings program and its impact on staff and consumer knowledge, product offerings, and sales of Non A-type LED bulbs. It also asks about the influence of Efficiency Nova Scotia's programs on sales outside of rebate periods.
Green Heat Findings and Recommendations This subsection presents the key findings from the Green Heat evaluation. 2023 Green Heat-Finding: Green Heat fell short of its net savings targets in 2023, achieving 80% of its net energy savings ta...
AI summary The 2023 Green Heat evaluation found that the program underperformed its energy and peak demand savings targets, with participation declining by 11% compared to 2022. Mini-split heat pumps saw a 22% drop in participation, while the Canada Greener Homes Grant and HEA programs gained traction due to higher incentives. Customer and contractor satisfaction with Green Heat is low, citing issues with rebates, marketing, and program communication.
8.1 Awareness About Green Heat and Motivations for Participating As the results illustrate in [Figure](#page-32-0) 10 below, MSHP and biomass participants cite different sources of awareness about Green Heat. MSHP participants mentioned co...
AI summary The text discusses awareness of Green Heat among participants in MSHP and biomass programs, highlighting different sources of awareness and motivations for participation. MSHP participants cite contractors and word of mouth, while biomass participants rely more on online sources. The primary motivation for participation is saving money, either through rebates or future energy cost savings.
8.2.1 Participants As the results in [Figure](#page-34-0) 12 below indicate, biomass and MSHP participants are highly satisfied with the equipment installed in the home and the selection of equipment eligible for rebate. That said, biomass...
AI summary Participants in the Green Heat program report high satisfaction with equipment and eligibility, but MSHP participants are less satisfied with rebate amounts and program clarity. Biomass participants are more satisfied overall. ETS participants also show high satisfaction.
8.2.2 Contractors The average rating of 6.6 for overall program satisfaction among contractors – with nine out of 20 being highly satisfied and eight providing a more neutral score – reveals that the program component does not perform opti...
AI summary Contractors report mixed satisfaction with the Green Heat program, with an average rating of 6.6. While they are satisfied with eligibility criteria, application forms, and the website, dissatisfaction stems from low incentives, communication issues with EOne, and restrictive eligibility criteria.
Incentives Most contractors (14 of 20) understand that there is a difference in the incentive structure between the two incentive pathways. Those aware of the differences correctly note that the incentive is far larger under the CGH Grant...
AI summary Most contractors recognize the difference in incentive structures between the CGH Grant and Green Heat, noting higher incentives and interest-free financing under the CGH Grant. However, many are unaware that customers cannot receive incentives from both programs simultaneously.
8.6 Suggestions for Improvements Among the participants who have suggestions on how to improve Green Heat: - › 17% suggest increasing the amount of the rebate. - › 11% mention simplifying the application form and associated paperwork. - ›...
AI summary Participants and contractors suggest improving the Green Heat program by increasing rebate amounts, simplifying application processes, and enhancing communication. They also recommend covering the switch from oil to ETS and improving marketing efforts.
8.7 Awareness About, Motivations for, and Barriers to Purchasing ETS MSHP participants and MSHP contractors were asked whether they had heard of electric thermal storage (ETS). A total of six in ten (61%) MSHP participants and 19 out of 20...
AI summary The text discusses awareness, motivations, and barriers related to purchasing electric thermal storage (ETS) among MSHP participants and contractors. Key motivations include time-of-day rates, energy cost savings, and rebates, while barriers primarily revolve around cost and rebate differences compared to heat pumps.
10.2.1 Green Heat Eligible Mini-split Heat Pumps The Evaluator interviewed five MSHP distributors in Nova Scotia to gain more in-depth understanding of MSHP market trends and sales of Green Heat-eligible high-performing cold climate MSHPs....
AI summary The Evaluator interviewed MSHP distributors in Nova Scotia to understand market trends and sales of Green Heat-eligible high-performing cold climate MSHPs. Distributors reported that a large proportion of their sales are high-performing units, but confusion and low incentives are barriers to Green Heat program participation.
10.2.2 Mini-split Heat Pump Prices [Figure](#page-65-0) 24 below provides the average cost of incented systems (excluding incentives) as well as the average incentive across nominal capacities based on the Green Heat tracking sheets from 2...
AI summary The text discusses the average costs and incentives for mini-split heat pumps (MSHPs) from 2019 to 2023, noting a slow upward trend in prices since 2021. Distributors and contractors attribute the increase to inflation, higher raw material and labor costs, and the pandemic. The average price differential between standard and Green Heat-eligible MSHPs is also highlighted.
Table 39: Analysis of 2023 Key Factors in Energy Efficiency Program Planning Factor Results Market share of heat pumps and efficient MSHPs NS Power data indicate a marked increase in new heat pump systems installed in 2022, an increase tha...
AI summary The document discusses the increasing adoption of heat pumps in Nova Scotia, driven by federal incentives and declining use of oil for heating. NS Power forecasts continued growth in heat pump installations, with a significant portion of these installations receiving incentives from EOne's Green Heat and HEA programs.
2023 Green Heat-Finding: Green Heat participation levels decreased compared to 2021, particularly for MSHPs. With 1,783 measures installed, the 2022 participation level was the lowest observed for Green Heat since 2016. The 2022 participat...
AI summary Green Heat participation levels significantly decreased from 2021 to 2022 and again in 2023, especially for MSHPs. This decline is attributed to the integration of the CGH Grant into HEA, which offered higher incentives and attracted participants away from Green Heat.
2023 Green Heat-Finding: Contractors/installers play an important role in recommending Green Heat. Contractors/installers play a very important role not only in promoting and informing about incentive programs, but also in recommending Gre...
AI summary Contractors and installers are key in promoting Green Heat, but they often recommend HEA/CGH Grant due to higher incentives. They are engaged with EOne programs and interested in education about Green Heat, though they lack clarity on the differences between Green Heat and HEA/CGH Grant.
2023 Green Heat-Finding: The MSHP market is in a sustained growth phase. NS Power data indicate a marked increase in annual incremental heat pump installations in 2022 and forecasted that 40% of Nova Scotia households were using a heat pum...
AI summary The MSHP market in Nova Scotia is growing rapidly, driven by consumer interest and financial incentives like the CGH Grant. However, challenges remain, particularly for low and moderate-income households and those needing heat pump replacements. The report recommends increasing incentives for these groups to boost participation in Green Heat.
20.1 AMH Description AMH provides affordable housing owners and non-profit organizations, such as rehabilitation or transition houses, with incentives for building-wide energy retrofit projects with the intent of reducing electrical and no...
AI summary The Affordable Multifamily Housing (AMH) program provides incentives for energy retrofit projects in affordable housing and non-profit organizations, aiming to reduce energy consumption. Participants must complete a registration process and energy audit, with funding sourced from electricity ratepayers and the Province of Nova Scotia. Incentive amounts have been adjusted over time, and the program targets significant energy savings.
[ASK [D1](#page-25-2) TO [D7](#page-26-0) IF EQUIPMENT = WOOD STOVE, PELLET STOVE, WOOD FURNACE OR WOOD FIREPLACE IN SAMPLE] - D1. Moving along to another topic… Had you already decided to install a before you heard about the Heating Syste...
AI summary This section of the document includes a series of questions related to the Heating System Rebates program, focusing on whether respondents had already decided to install certain heating equipment before learning about the program and how the rebate influenced their decision.
[DO NOT ACCEPT A RANGE – ASK [D4](#page-26-1) TO [D6](#page-26-2) SEQUENCE IN ORDER/DO NOT RANDOMIZE] D4. If there were no Heating System Rebates program, what is the likelihood that you would have installed an electrical heating system in...
AI summary The question asks about the likelihood of installing an electrical heating system instead of the equipment installed through the Heating System Rebates program if the program did not exist.
0-10 SCALE WITH END POINT LABELS– RECORD NUMBER [VOLUNTEERED] - 98. Don't Know - 99. Refused - D5. If there were no Heating System Rebates program, what is the likelihood that you would have kept your old heating system instead of installi...
AI summary This text presents a survey question asking respondents about the likelihood of keeping their old heating system if there were no Heating System Rebates program. It includes response options such as 'Don't Know' and 'Refused'.
[VOLUNTEERED] - 98. Don't Know - 99. Refused - E6. If there were no Heating System Rebates program, what is the likelihood that you would have postponed installing the by at least one year?
AI summary The text presents a survey question asking respondents about the likelihood of postponing the installation of equipment if the Heating System Rebates program were not available, with options for 'Don't Know' and 'Refused'.
BER Findings and Recommendations This subsection presents the key findings from the BER evaluation. The Evaluator has no recommendations for BER. 2023 BER-Finding: BER net electrical energy savings and peak demand savings both exceeded tar...
AI summary The Business Energy Rebates (BER) program exceeded its energy and peak demand savings targets in 2023. Instant Rebates participation increased by 19%, while Application Rebates participation decreased by 21%, though energy savings per participant improved. Overall energy and peak demand savings increased slightly between 2022 and 2023, primarily due to savings from LED lighting.
1 BER Overview This section describes Business Energy Rebates (BER), follows up on past evaluation recommendations, and presents participation history.
AI summary This section outlines the Business Energy Rebates (BER) program, discusses past evaluation recommendations, and provides participation history data.
BER Application Rebates In 2023, 12,912 units were rebated with the vast majority of those being in the lighting category (94%). A total of 227 projects were implemented by 169 unique participants 2 under Application Rebates. [Figure](#pag...
AI summary In 2023, 12,912 units were rebated under the Business Energy Rebates (BER) program, with lighting accounting for 94% of these. Participation decreased by 21% compared to 2022, but savings per participant increased by 11%. Lighting and HVAC accounted for 88% of total gross savings, with lighting returning to 2021 levels.
4.2 Gross Savings For Instant Rebates, gross savings refer to changes in energy consumption resulting from actions taken by participants regardless of their reasons for participating. 11 Since the identification of eligible measures for pa...
AI summary The section discusses how gross savings for Instant Rebates are calculated based on changes in energy consumption, using assumptions and specific equations for different measure types. It mentions the use of parameters like baseline wattages, ballast factors, and peak coincidence factors, and references the 2020-2023 Measure Assessment for detailed calculations.
4.2.3 Peak Demand Savings As part of the 2020-2023 Measure Assessment activities, the Evaluator established a PCF of 60% for indoor lighting measures. This percentage constitutes the weighted average PCF of all indoor lighting measures ins...
AI summary The Evaluator established a Peak Capacity Factor (PCF) of 60% for indoor lighting measures based on weighted averages from 2022 installations through Application Rebates and SBES. Outdoor measures and circulator pumps had a PCF of 100%, assuming operation during peak demand periods.
6 BER Key Findings and Recommendations The main objectives of the 2023 BER evaluation were as follows: › Calculate gross and net BER energy savings, namely electrical first-year and lifetime energy savings, peak demand savings, as well as...
AI summary The 2023 BER evaluation found that BER exceeded its energy savings and peak demand savings targets by 29% and 13%, respectively. Instant Rebates participation increased by 19%, while Application Rebates participation decreased by 21%, though energy savings per participant increased. Evaluated savings were nearly identical to tracked results by EOne.
Business Energy Rebates Appendix I BER: Application Rebates Tracking Sheet Audit Appendix II BER: Instant Rebates Tracking Sheet Audit Appendix III BER: 2023 Recommendations PROJECT NO. 6501 2475, Laurier boul., Suite 250 Quebec City, QC G...
AI summary The document discusses the Business Energy Rebates (BER) program, including appendices related to application rebate tracking, instant rebate tracking, and 2023 recommendations. It also references EfficiencyOne and includes project details from a Quebec-based organization.
CUSTOM INCENTIVES PROGRAM Final Report
AI summary The document presents the final report on the Custom Incentives Program, which provides tailored financial incentives for energy efficiency improvements. It outlines the program's structure, objectives, and implementation details.
Retrofit Key Findings and Recommendations 2023 Retrofit Finding: Participants are very satisfied with Custom Retrofit while consultants are somewhat satisfied. 2023 Retrofit Finding: Participants place a high value on savings measurement a...
AI summary The 2023 Retrofit findings highlight participant satisfaction with the Custom Retrofit program, the importance of savings measurement, and barriers like high costs and insufficient ROI. Recommendations include updating the logic model and aligning with other programs. Minor overlaps in incentives and established adjustment ratios for solar PV projects are noted.
1 Custom Overview This section describes the Custom component of the Custom Incentives program, follows up on past evaluation recommendations, and provides an overview of participation history.
AI summary This section outlines the Custom component of the Custom Incentives program, addresses past evaluation recommendations, and provides an overview of participation history.
Pay-for-Performance (P4P) - Financial support for reductions in electricity consumption achieved through a variety of capital and behavioural energy efficiency upgrades - •Incentives are based on verified facility energy performance - Orga...
AI summary The Pay-for-Performance (P4P) program provides financial support for electricity consumption reductions through energy efficiency upgrades. Eligibility is based on annual consumption and project-generated savings. Savings claims are categorized into partial, single-year, and multiyear projects, with adjustments applied in 2023. Combined programs aim for 22.730 GWh of net energy savings and 5.280 MW of peak demand savings in 2023.
Consultant Perspectives Consultants believe that incentives help reduce the cost of the upgrades and is most often the greatest motivation to participate in Retrofit (n=5). According to consultants, the energy cost savings resulting from t...
AI summary Consultants indicate that incentives are the primary motivator for customers to participate in Retrofit programs, followed by energy cost savings, reduced maintenance costs, and environmental benefits such as GHG emission reductions and enhanced green reputation.
Consultant Perspectives Overall for Retrofit projects, consultants were more likely to point out challenges with M&V than participants. Two consultants said that cost is a challenge; in some cases, the M&V cost exceeded the Retrofit incent...
AI summary Consultants highlight challenges with M&V in Retrofit projects, including cost issues and difficulties in fluctuating energy usage. They suggest improvements like independent M&V, aligning M&V with feasibility studies, and covering M&V costs through Retrofit incentives.
Participant Perspectives The primary suggestions from participants to improve Custom Retrofit were to increase the incentive amounts (n=6) and expand eligible measures to include non-electrical upgrades (n=3). Other suggestions, each menti...
AI summary Participants suggested increasing incentive amounts and expanding eligible measures for Custom Retrofit to include non-electrical upgrades. Additional suggestions included incentivizing energy storage, renewable energy, assistance in identifying energy savings, and providing upfront incentives to cover upgrade costs.
3.2 Logic Model Review The logic model review served to assess the degree to which Retrofit is achieving its goals as anticipated at the time of design. To do so, the Evaluator compared the logic model assumptions to the findings of the mu...
AI summary The logic model review evaluated Retrofit's progress toward its goals by comparing initial assumptions to data collected and program components. The Custom Incentives program offers were found to be coherent and appropriately justified, with EOne staff providing support to participants with questions.
2023 Retrofit Finding: The primary barriers to implementing energy efficiency projects are the costs and insufficient returns on investment of energy efficiency projects. This challenge impacts the majority of Retrofit participants. Other...
AI summary The primary barriers to implementing energy efficiency projects are the high costs and insufficient returns on investment. While program incentives and supports exist, they are not well communicated in the Retrofit program logic model. Energy savings assumptions are mostly consistent, but there are some discrepancies, particularly in the treatment of NTGR for compressed air leak audit and repair projects. Custom-specific adjustment ratios for solar PV projects have also been established.
Figure 15: 2023 SEM Participation Process Summary Eligibility Check, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and Kick-off Meeting - Once approved, eligible participants must first sign a MOU that outlines the project scope, participant requirem...
AI summary The 2023 SEM Participation Process involves eligibility checks, signing MOUs, kick-off meetings, energy team formation, and development of energy management policies. Participants host energy improvement events, develop energy management plans, and undergo savings verification. Performance-based incentives are offered at different rates depending on participation in the Large Industrial initiative. The program aimed for 3.002 GWh of energy savings and 0.343 MW of peak demand savings.
[READ THIS INTRO IF CUSTOM RETROFIT] We would like to better understand your organization's decision-making process regarding the energy efficiency project you completed as part of the Custom Retrofit program. More specifically, we are loo...
AI summary The text requests information about an organization's decision-making process for an energy efficiency project completed under the Custom Retrofit program, specifically regarding the implementation of a retrofit at a specified location.
C. Free-ridership [Retrofit / Solar] - C1. Had your organization finalized the details of the [solar PV / energy efficiency] project BEFORE knowing that you would receive an incentive from Efficiency Nova Scotia? - 1. Yes - 2. No - 98. Don...
AI summary This section of the regulatory proceeding explores free-ridership related to solar PV and energy efficiency projects, focusing on whether organizations finalized project details before knowing about incentives from Efficiency Nova Scotia, their confidence in receiving incentives, and the impact of these incentives on project payback periods and likelihood of implementation.
[VOLUNTEERED] - 98. Don't Know - 99. Refused - C5. [ASK IF RETROFIT AND IF $ >0] As part of its Custom Retrofit program, Efficiency Nova Scotia gave your organization a $ incentive for the [INVESTIGATION OR FEASIBILITY] study. In the absen...
AI summary The text refers to a Custom Retrofit program by Efficiency Nova Scotia, which provided a study incentive. It asks about the likelihood of conducting the study without the program, using a scale from 0 to 10. The question is part of a survey or assessment related to program effectiveness.
E. Spillover [Retrofit / Solar] - E1. Since first taking part in the Custom Retrofit program, have you implemented any additional energy efficiency measures outside of the program? - 1. Yes - 2. No [GO TO SECTION F] - 98. Don't know [GO TO...
AI summary This section of the proceeding asks participants in the Custom Retrofit program about additional energy efficiency measures they have implemented outside the program, including financing, rebates, and the influence of their experience with the Custom Retrofit program.
[VOLUNTEERED] - 98. Don't Know - 99. Refused - G3. How, if at all, has reducing GHG emissions and/or electrification influenced your participation in the Custom Retrofit program?
AI summary The text includes a question about how reducing GHG emissions and/or electrification has influenced participation in the Custom Retrofit program, with options for respondents to indicate they don't know or refuse to answer.
I. Satisfaction [Retrofit / Solar] I1. Using a scale from 1 to 10 where 0 is "Not at all satisfied" and 10 is "completely satisfied" how would you rate your satisfaction with the Custom Retrofit program overall? [PROBE FOR SPECIFIC RESPONS...
AI summary The document asks respondents to rate their satisfaction with the Custom Retrofit program on a scale from 1 to 10, emphasizing the need for specific responses rather than ranges.
Introduction – Telephone IDI I am with Narrative, and we are conducting an evaluation of the Efficiency Nova Scotia Custom New Construction program. This interview should take about 15-20 minutes. Is this still a good time for you? The pur...
AI summary Narrative is conducting an evaluation of the Efficiency Nova Scotia Custom New Construction program through a telephone interview. The interview aims to understand motivations for building energy-efficient structures that exceed code requirements, with responses kept confidential and not affecting incentive amounts.
y model. Without this incentive, what is the likelihood that you would have hired an energy modeling consultant for your project? INSERT 0-10 SCALE WITH END POINTS: 0=VERY UNLIKELY AND 10=VERY LIKELY - 98. Don't know - 99. I prefer not to...
AI summary The text discusses the impact of incentives on energy efficiency measures, asking respondents about the likelihood of hiring an energy modeling consultant and how the absence of incentives would affect building design decisions.
Table 18: Overall 2023 Demand Response Participation and Evaluated Results Participation Level Evaluated Results Value Unit Value Unit Residential DR New DR Capacity 63 Controllers 0.023 MW Total DR Capacity 159 Controllers MW BNI DR New D...
AI summary Table 18 presents the 2023 demand response participation levels and evaluated results, showing the number of controllers and participants in residential and BNI DR programs, along with the associated capacity in MW.