Topic:"Innovation Research" in M11630

DEMAND RESPONSE (2023) - E1's supplier provided a proposal outlining replacement controller technologies in Q4. The selection of the replacement controller is expected to be completed early 2024, following testing of the new units (four te...

AI summary E1's supplier proposed replacement controller technologies for testing in Q1 2024, with installations starting in Q2 2024. Removal of DLC controllers will prevent meeting the 2024 Residential Demand Response capacity target, though BNI pathways will offset this. The Eco Shift pilot, launched in December 2023 with NS Power, has enrolled 934 thermostats and 9 EV chargers, with batteries expected in Q2 2024.

1 5.6 Enabling Strategies - 2 The Enabling Strategies component in the 2023-2025 DSM Plan focuses on the following three - 3 categories: - 4 Education and Outreach; - 5 Development and Research; and - 6 Other Enabling Strategies. 7 8 [Tabl...

AI summary The 2023-2025 DSM Plan's Enabling Strategies component includes three categories: Education and Outreach, Development and Research, and Other Enabling Strategies. Table 14 highlights E1's 2023 Enabling Strategy activities, focusing on initiatives to support demand-side management goals.

Goals Statement - To build inclusion, diversity, and social justice in pursuit of technical excellence. - Excellence in the integration of knowledge, method, and practice. - Improvement and learning at all levels. - Contextually sound meas...

AI summary The Goals Statement emphasizes commitment to inclusion, diversity, and social justice alongside technical excellence. It highlights integration of knowledge and practice, continuous improvement, contextually sound analysis, client-centric approaches, ethical research, and innovation in finding better solutions.

5. Residential Efficient Product Installation (EPI) In 2023 the Evaluator conducted a condensed impact evaluation for the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program, a component of EOne's Residential DSM Program. EPI provides free direct...

AI summary The EPI program, part of EOne's Residential DSM Program, provides free energy-efficient product installations. In 2023, eligible items included LED lamps, smart thermostats, and insulation. Funding comes from electricity ratepayer funds and the Low Carbon Economy Fund. A pilot for smart thermostats was paused due to installer withdrawal, and air sealing kits were no longer offered.