RESIDENTIAL SECTOR There are more than 390,280 residential households in Nova Scotia. 15 The majority of customers are on flat-billing residential electricity purchase agreements. Only 1,000 customers are on residential time-of-use pricing...
AI summary Nova Scotia has over 390,000 residential households, with most on flat-rate electricity plans. Heating systems are predominantly fuel oil (46%) and electric (31%), while lighting remains heavily reliant on incandescent bulbs (51%). Efficiency opportunities exist in heating, lighting, and water heating, though cooling demand is low. The 2015-2040 DSM Potential Study highlights market transformation needs.
BUSINESS, NOT-FOR PROFIT AND INSTITUTIONAL SECTOR The commercial sector accounts for businesses, not-for-profits and institutional customers. In Nova Scotia, there are 37,679 accounts that are represented by the Small Business Advocate. Th...
AI summary The commercial sector in Nova Scotia includes 37,679 accounts, with 24,109 small business accounts. Eligibility for energy programs requires annual consumption under 350,000 kWh. Operating hours vary widely, with 34% of customers operating 121-168 hours/week. Lighting accounts for 60% of commercial energy use, dominated by fluorescent T12 lamps. Opportunities exist for T8 and LED transitions, lighting controls, and rooftop unit upgrades. 60% of commercial buildings use direct expansion cooling, and 70% of heating relies on electric baseboard systems.