Topic:"Low Income Programs" in M08604

1 Table of Contents 2 1 2017 DSM RESULTS .......................................................................................................................................1 3 1.1 2017 DSM Programs.........................................

AI summary This document serves as a table of contents for a 2017 report on Demand Side Management (DSM) results, detailing program outcomes across residential, business, and low-income sectors, along with enabling strategies. It outlines sections covering program implementation, sector-specific energy efficiency results, and strategic initiatives.

idential Subtotal 59.8 1,087.3 10.1 15.2 60.0 1,017.3 11.1 15.3 53.9 654.8 11.1 12.8 Low Income4 7.8 151.3 1.0 1.8 9.5 128.4 1.4 2.4 9.0 79.3 1.2 2.2

AI summary The text presents a table with numerical data, including a subtotal and a row labeled 'Low Income4,' suggesting financial figures related to low-income programs or subsidies. The context implies analysis of cost allocations or program expenditures, though specific claims or arguments are not explicitly stated.

.8 Low Income4 7.8 151.3 1.0 1.8 9.5 128.4 1.4 2.4 9.0 79.3 1.2 2.2

AI summary The text presents a table with numerical data, likely related to low-income programs, including metrics such as costs, quantities, and percentages. The exact context and discussion surrounding these figures are not explicitly detailed in the provided chunk.

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.

year-end totals. 4 1 As agreed to in the UARB-approved 2016-2018 DSM Plan Consensus Agreement, ENS is now reporting on lifetime energy savings. See M06733, NSUARB Decision, The Public Utilities Act 5 and An Application for Approval of a Su...

AI summary The text references the UARB-approved 2016-2018 DSM Plan and updates on energy savings reporting methodologies. It mentions EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, the merger of programs into Efficient Product Installation (EPI), and low-income participation tracking. The methodology for lifetime energy savings remains under development and subject to change.

Participation 2017 Actual Unit Residential Efficient Product Rebates Instant Savings 710,540 Units rebated Appliance Retirement 6,138 Units rebated Existing Residential Home Energy Assessment 931 Housing units Green Heat 1,629 Housing unit...

AI summary The document reports participation metrics for Nova Scotia energy efficiency programs in 2017, including units rebated, housing units engaged, and participants across residential and BNI (Business, Non-Profit, Institutional) initiatives. It notes that prior quarter data may have been updated and references Table 10 for low-income participation estimates.

l Subtotal 0.25 0.25 0.24 Low Income 0.23 0.25 0.25 BNI Efficient Product Rebates 0.17 0.17 0.15 Business Energy Rebates - Mail-In Business Energy Rebates - Instant Custom Incentives 0.19 0.20 0.19 Custom Energy Management Information Syst...

AI summary The text presents a table of program costs, including subtotals for low-income and BNI programs, and notes that unit costs are calculated using energy and demand savings, adjusted for free-ridership and spillover effects. A 10% variance threshold is mentioned for unit cost variances.

7 DSM ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 1 Figure 2: 2017 DSM Expenditures 2017 DSM Expenditures ($ thousand and % percentage breakdown) $18,818 Incentives 62% $1,349 Evaluation & verification 5% Program support $430 1% Marketing, outreach & education...

AI summary The 2017 DSM Annual Progress Report details expenditure allocations, with $18.8 million (62%) directed to incentives, $5.9 million (20%) to salaries, and $1.3 million (5%) to evaluation and verification. ENS expanded programs for low-income and modest-income households, businesses, and other groups through outreach initiatives.

and 7.2 MW of net peak demand savings in 2017, compared to planned savings of 33.4 25 GWh and 6.5 MW, respectively. Existing Residential comprises the following 26 components: 11 Effective January 2016, Appliance Retirement began offering...

AI summary The 2017 DSM Annual Progress Report outlines energy and peak demand savings from the Existing Residential program, including initiatives like Home Energy Assessments and Efficient Product Installation. It also highlights the HomeWarming program, which provides energy-saving upgrades to low-income homeowners.

k demand savings 17 through the evaluation process; please refer to the Direct Installation Evaluation report 18 for further information. 22 19 20 1.4 Low Income Highli ghts 21 22 Within the Residential and Business, Non-Profit and Institu...

AI summary The report highlights energy efficiency efforts in Nova Scotia, specifically focusing on low-income households. Efficiency Nova Scotia supported initiatives such as free installations, appliance rebates, and energy savings in multifamily housing. These programs aim to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs for low-income residents.

d rebates through BNI programs, resulting in 6 energy savings for the low-income Nova Scotians who live in those buildings. 7 8 SBES Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot 9 10 As indicated above, in late 2016, ENS launched an SBES pilot for...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) has implemented programs such as HomeWarming and the SBES Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot to provide energy savings for low-income Nova Scotians. These programs include energy audits, efficient product installations, and rebate programs through BNI initiatives. Additional low-income impacts are generated through other programs not specifically targeted at this segment.

iency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 1 Table 10: Low Income Results First-Year Lifetime Energy Peak Demand Low Income Participation Expenditures Participation Energy Savings Savings Savings Participation Unit (2017 Actual) ($...

AI summary This section of the 2017 DSM Annual Progress Report presents Table 10, which outlines low-income participation results, including first-year energy savings, lifetime energy savings, peak demand savings, and expenditures related to low-income programs.

s where income is not disclosed. Estimates reported in previous quarters may have been updated and are 3 reflected in the YTD totals. Energy and demand savings are calculated at the generator and are net of free-ridership and spillover. Ex...

AI summary The document discusses assumptions and methodologies used in estimating low-income participation rates in energy efficiency programs. It highlights that income disclosure is optional and that participation rates are assumed based on general population proportions when income data is unavailable. Energy savings are calculated net of free-ridership and spillover effects.

nd social media platforms, as well as print advertising, direct mail, and features 6 in ENS’s The Switch Residential newsletter. 7 8 First Nations Home Energy Efficiency Pilot 9 10 In 2018, ENS will use DSM funds to support a new First Nat...

AI summary In 2018, ENS plans to launch a First Nations Home Energy Efficiency Pilot program, funded by DSM funds and the Province of Nova Scotia, targeting income-qualified Band-owned homes. The program includes energy assessments and efficiency upgrades, and will be offered in all 13 First Nations communities. ENS will also continue collaboration with the NHC Service Provider and the Passive House pilot.

19% 15% 16% 16% Energy Management Information Custom Incentives - 5.006 3.786 2.018 1.402 - 3% 3% 2% 1% Systems Strategic Energy Management - - 2.269 2% Direct Installation Small Business Energy Solutions 12.649 13.175 7.034 4.123 7.887 8%...

AI summary The text provides a breakdown of energy efficiency program participation and savings across various initiatives, including Custom Incentives, Strategic Energy Management, and HomeWarming, with data spanning multiple years and program adjustments. Notes explain program name changes and consolidations over time.

0.359 0.634 0.766 0.568 1% 2% 3% 2% (Rental Properties and Condos Serviced) New Residential New Home Construction 1.545 1.175 1.025 1.106 0.954 5% 4% 5% 4% 4% Home Energy Report Home Energy Report - 2.892 3.724 - 11% 16% Residential Subtot...

AI summary The text presents data on energy efficiency programs and initiatives, including residential and BNI (Business, non-profit and institutional) programs, with figures indicating participation rates and financial allocations. It highlights various incentives and rebate programs, such as Efficient Product Rebates and Strategic Energy Management, and provides percentages related to their impact.

ors such as those discussed in Section 7 to identify when some product categories should be removed from the service due to a high level of market transformation. BER-R2. Identify opportunities to diversify the portfolio of projects comple...

AI summary The text discusses the need to diversify the BER Mail-In program to avoid declining savings due to market transformation in LED lighting. It highlights the risk of free-ridership and baseline increases as LED technology becomes more widespread and recommends targeting underrepresented BNI sectors for greater savings.

Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report The interview revealed that the audit of all the refrigeration appliances in HRSB schools was the main activity enabling the HRSB to first identify the appliances to be retired and then ret...

AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Report discusses the role of Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) and Appliance Retirement (ARET) in facilitating the retirement of refrigeration appliances in HRSB schools. ENS's support and resources were critical in enabling the process, leading to a free-ridership level of 0% for the ARet pilot. The report also outlines the methodology for calculating savings from appliance replacements through the HomeWarming program.

Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report Therefore, for appliances replaced through HomeWarming, their equivalent EUL was calculated by taking into account different energy savings values during the RUL and the rest of the equipme...

AI summary This report evaluates the energy savings from the HomeWarming Program, which replaces appliances in low-income households. It calculates the Equivalent Useful Life (EUL) by considering energy savings during the Replacement Useful Life (RUL) and the remaining equipment life, assuming participants would purchase appliances meeting current minimum standards.

g to a mini-split heat pump will opt for the more efficient one because of the rebate. And the ones that aren't looking for a mini-split, the program will help motivate them to purchase a mini-split.” 7.8 Green Heat Challenges and Opportun...

AI summary The Green Heat program faces challenges in accessibility for elderly and disabled participants, particularly due to the application process's technical requirements. Contractors report difficulties with photo requirements and confusing interactions with ENS staff. Non-MSHP participants may also face challenges in determining eligibility for rebates.

ng sections present the EPI evaluation results. This section describes the EPI program component, follows up on the 2016 evaluation recommendations and gives an overview of its participation history. 10.1 Description In January 2017, the f...

AI summary The EPI program, formed in 2017 by merging the former RP&C and RDI programs, provides free installation of energy-efficient products to residents of Nova Scotia, with a focus on low-income households. The program is funded by electricity ratepayers and the Province of Nova Scotia, with this report evaluating the electricity ratepayer portion.

ng homes? 1. Yes [THANK, TERMINATE AND RECORD] 2. No [CONTINUE] 98. (Don't know) [THANK, TERMINATE AND RECORD] 99. (Refused) [THANK, TERMINATE AND RECORD] V3. Did you personally take part in the decision to participate in the New Home Cons...

AI summary The text contains survey questions related to customer participation in the New Home Construction program, focusing on involvement in decision-making processes regarding energy efficiency upgrades and home design.

sed in P1] Were there any other reasons? [SAME LIST AS P1 ABOVE. DO NOT READ. ACCEPT MULTIPLE; PROBE FOR SPECIFIC REASONS] 97 No other reasons Satisfaction with Program (S Series) S1. Using a scale from 1 to 10 where 1 is “not at all satis...

AI summary The text includes survey questions about satisfaction with the New Home Construction program, asking respondents to rate their satisfaction on a scale and provide reasons for dissatisfaction. It also references a 2017 DSM Evaluation - Appendix Report related to the New Residential Program by Efficiency Nova Scotia.

URVEY RESULTS The participant survey results are presented in the following tables. V3. Did you personally take part in the decision to participate in the New Home Construction program? 2015 2016 2017 Homeowner Involved in Decision to Part...

AI summary The text presents survey results about homeowner involvement in the New Home Construction (NHC) program, specifically regarding participation in the program and decisions about energy efficiency measures. The data includes percentages and sample sizes from 2015 to 2017.

1 - Base: Respondents who were less than satisfied with the program (S1 <8) S3. On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1= “not at all satisfied” and 10 =“completely satisfied”, please tell me how satisfied you are with your experience with each of...

AI summary The text presents a survey question asking respondents to rate their satisfaction with the New Home Construction program on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is 'not at all satisfied' and 10 is 'completely satisfied'. It also asks respondents to indicate if any aspects of the program are not applicable to them.

uation - Appendix Report M2. Has your firm ever participated in the New Home Construction program or Efficiency Nova Scotia’s former program for new houses known as Performance Plus? Participation in New Home Construction or Performance Pl...

AI summary The text asks about participation in the New Home Construction program and Efficiency Nova Scotia’s Performance Plus program, and explores the likelihood of implementing energy upgrades without program involvement or awareness of EnerGuide ratings.

ction/change in incentive 1 1 6 The homeowner applied/is responsible to apply - - 2 Following homeowners wish not to participate 2 - 2 The rebate is not worth the effort - - 1 Missed the deadline - - 1 Did not believe the measures or rebat...

AI summary The text presents data on reasons why homeowners may not participate in the New Home Construction program, including missed deadlines, lack of belief in the program's applicability, and excessive paperwork. It also includes a question about who typically makes the decision to participate in the program.

k you to think back to when you decided to participate in the New Home Construction program. What was the most important reason you were interested in participating in the program?

AI summary The text asks participants in the New Home Construction program to recall their motivation for joining, specifically highlighting the most important reason they were interested in participating.

t S1. Using a scale from 1 to 10 where 1 is “not at all satisfied” and 10 is “completely satisfied” how would you rate your satisfaction with the New Home Construction program overall? Satisfaction with Program Overall – Participant Builde...

AI summary The text presents survey questions about participant builders' satisfaction with the New Home Construction program in 2016 and 2017, including a rating scale and an open-ended question about the most important reason for dissatisfaction.

nd customer throughout experience  Reporting turn-around times to improve customers’ experiences?] Q5. [If not already answered] What customer segments does your program aim to reach? Q6. Are there particular customer segments that you ha...

AI summary The text outlines a series of questions aimed at understanding customer engagement strategies, challenges in reaching specific customer segments, and the role of Business Development Managers (BDMs) in program promotion and customer interaction. It also explores collaboration between marketing staff and BDMs, particularly within the BNI sector.

2016-2018 Annual Annual Energy Savings (GWh) Incremental Energy 30 Savings (GWh) 25 2019 Incremental 20 Energy Savings (GWh) 15 10 5 0 Efficient Products Existing Houses New Residential Efficient Products Custom Incentives Direct Installat...

AI summary The text presents energy savings data from 2016 to 2018, highlighting annual and incremental energy savings across various programs, including Efficient Products, Existing Houses, New Residential Efficient Products, and Custom Incentives Direct Installation (BNI) programs.

va Scotia as an organization, only a smaller majority of these organizations indicate that they were specifically aware of the programs available to small businesses in the province. Of the Non-Participant organizations aware of the ENS bu...

AI summary The analysis indicates that while many non-participating organizations are aware of Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) business programs, only a minority have considered participation, primarily due to interest in energy savings. Improved communication could increase participation, as most organizations express a willingness to join in the future and hold a favorable view of ENS.

SBA IR-16 Attachment 2, Page 10 of 43 Efficiency Nova Scotia SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY STUDY 3.1.3 Barriers to Participation As part of its evaluation process, ENS’s external evaluator conducts participant interviews to gather feedback on, amo...

AI summary The document discusses barriers to participation in the Small Business Energy Survey (SBES) and highlights that financial constraints are a major obstacle for small businesses. To address this, SBES offers rebates and financing options as mitigation strategies to help overcome these barriers.

to qualifying small businesses to help overcome the financial barriers associated with learning about energy-efficient opportunities. Lack of information: Eligible participants receive complimentary Offering complimentary Lack of education...

AI summary The document outlines strategies to overcome financial and informational barriers for small businesses in adopting energy-efficient practices, including complimentary energy audits, increased outreach, training materials, and staff promotion efforts by ENS and SBES.

SBA IR-16 Attachment 2, Page 13 of 43 Efficiency Nova Scotia SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY STUDY Figure 2 shows that all facilities within the SBA’s purview were eligible for BES and that these accounts comprised 85 percent of all eligible BES par...

AI summary The text discusses the participation levels in the Business Energy Solutions (BES) program, highlighting that 85% of eligible accounts were within the SBA’s purview. Participation decreased between 2014 and 2015 due to BES ending mid-year and a budget reduction for Efficiency Nova Scotia.

SBA IR-16 Attachment 2, Page 25 of 43 Efficiency Nova Scotia SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY STUDY BER Mail-in statistics from 2014 through 2016 indicate that 20 to 30 percent of BER Mail-in projects are completed by small businesses that fall withi...

AI summary The text discusses eligibility criteria for BER Mail-in projects, noting that 20 to 30% of such projects are completed by small businesses within the SBA's purview. Eligible projects must involve the purchase and installation of energy-efficient products, save electrical energy, and meet specific energy usage criteria.

ial to determining project would simplify the incentives from the forms for each measure application process category. for participants. 3.2.4 Participation Rates This section provides a compilation of figures and tables that review BER Ma...

AI summary The text discusses participation rates in the BER Mail-in service from 2014 to 2016, highlighting that 84% of eligible participants are small businesses under the SBA’s purview. It references figures and tables that provide context on eligibility and participation rates.

otia. 13 4 Reflects tracked and estimated participation by low-income participants; numbers are included in the overall Efficient Product Rebates (Residential and BNI), Existing Residential, Custom 14 Incentives, and Direct Installation pr...

AI summary The document provides an overview of participation rates in energy efficiency programs in 2017, including data on low-income participants and the absence of evaluations for the Strategic Energy Management program due to its start date.

ls. Please refer to Table 10 for estimates of low-income 4 participation in program components. 5 Each participating EMIS and SEM project is counted once for the year, although 6 participation in the program component is ongoing and most f...

AI summary The document references Table 10 for low-income participation estimates in program components and includes information about Efficiency Nova Scotia's 2017 DSM Annual Progress Report, including Table 3 which outlines unit costs for the 2017 Plan as filed and mid-course adjustments.

iture amounts are unaudited and are rounded to the nearest thousand. Expenditure amounts reported in previous 3 quarters may have been updated and are reflected in the 2017 annual total. 4 5 In 2017, ENS continued to provide programs and s...

AI summary In 2017, Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) continued providing energy efficiency programs for low- and modest-income households and businesses. ENS utilized social media and community outreach to increase awareness and participation. A Customer Satisfaction Index of 89.7 was achieved, and ENS maintained a strong online presence.

Page 29 of 68 Date Filed: May 30, 2018 SBA IR-17 Attachment 1, Page 33 of 92 Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 1 regarding the energy-efficient upgrades recommended in the upgrade reports and that 2 pilot participants...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia's 2017 DSM Annual Progress Report highlights challenges in implementing energy-efficient upgrades due to insufficient capital, even with incentives. SBES worked with pilot participants, resulting in ten completed projects. Energy savings were impacted by baseline adjustments and evaluation processes, though expenditures remained aligned with planned amounts. Net peak demand savings were lower than anticipated due to fewer upgrades in the Multifamily Affordability Housing Pilot.

nd savings 17 through the evaluation process; please refer to the Direct Installation Evaluation report 18 for further information. 22 19 20 1.4 Low Income Highli ghts 21 22 Within the Residential and Business, Non-Profit and Institutional...

AI summary The text highlights the efforts of Efficiency Nova Scotia in supporting low-income Nova Scotians through various energy efficiency programs in 2017, including free installations, appliance rebates, and apartment building energy savings initiatives.

ates through BNI programs, resulting in 6 energy savings for the low-income Nova Scotians who live in those buildings. 7 8 SBES Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot 9 10 As indicated above, in late 2016, ENS launched an SBES pilot for affo...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) has implemented programs such as HomeWarming and the SBES Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot to provide energy savings for low-income Nova Scotians. These programs also generate incidental low-income impacts through efficient product installations in low-income households.

ova Scotia 2017 DSM ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 1 Table 10: Low Income Results First-Year Lifetime Energy Peak Demand Low Income Participation Expenditures Participation Energy Savings Savings Savings Participation Unit (2017 Actual) ($ million...

AI summary The document presents Table 10 from the 2017 DSM Annual Progress Report, which outlines low-income participation results, including first-year energy savings, lifetime energy savings, peak demand savings, and expenditures related to the program.

38,101 2 Includes estimates of low-income participation in program components where income is not disclosed. Estimates reported in previous quarters may have been updated and are 3 reflected in the YTD totals. Energy and demand savings are...

AI summary The text provides details on low-income participation estimates in energy efficiency programs, noting assumptions made when income is not disclosed. It highlights that participation rates are based on assumptions and may be revised in the future as methodologies improve. Savings and expenditures are calculated with considerations for free-ridership and spillover effects.

The DSM-funded 12 portion of the pilot will seek to deliver significant electrical energy savings to on-reserve, 13 Band-owned homes, where the household is income-qualified. 14 15 Currently, Band-owned homes are not eligible for the HomeW...

AI summary The DSM-funded pilot aims to provide energy assessments and efficiency upgrades to Band-owned homes in First Nations communities, focusing on electrical heating systems and building envelope improvements. The pilot will be available in all 13 First Nations communities, with priority given to homes that will achieve the most significant energy savings. The initiative also includes appliance replacements in non-electrically heated homes. ENS will continue collaboration with the NHC Service Provider and the Passive House pilot in 2018.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-06: 2 3 Regarding appliance retirements, page 14 states that 386 appliances were replaced, and 4 footnote 12 states that costs for replacements in non-electrically heated homes are paid by 5 DSM funds. 6 a) Wh...

AI summary The response to IR-06 details $299,000 in DSM-funded appliance replacements, achieving 0.448 GWh energy and 0.079 MW demand savings in 2017. Ratepayer funding is justified for low-income participants due to cost barriers, with ENS and Clean Foundation administering the HomeWarming program under EfficiencyOne’s balanced plan approach.

to 29 participation. Offering appliance replacement rebates to low-income participants is 30 consistent with EfficiencyOne’s balanced plan approach, which seeks to maximize Date Filed: May 30, 2018 E1 (NSUARB) IR-06 Page 1 of 2 EfficiencyO...

AI summary EfficiencyOne argues that offering appliance replacement rebates to low-income homeowners aligns with its balanced DSM plan approach, maximizing energy savings while ensuring equity and risk diversification. This strategy provides equitable access to savings for hard-to-serve customers and reduces portfolio risk through diversification.

E1 (NSUARB) IR-08 Page 2 of 2 EfficiencyOne – 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan M08604 (E-ENS-R-18) E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-09: 2 3 On page 14, it is stated that 386...

AI summary E1 explains that the 466 low-income appliance rebate recipients include 80 appliance retirements (via Appliance Retirement) and 386 replacements (via HomeWarming). Both components are part of the Residential Efficient Product Rebates program under the DSM Resource Plan.

(0.5 gallon per minute (gpm) Reduction, 0.75 gpm Reduction, 1.0 gpm Reduction), Pipe Insulation, Hot Water Tank Wrap, Smart Power Controllers) First Nations Home EnerGuide Home Evaluations and energy-efficiency Insulation measures: N/A Mea...

AI summary The text outlines energy efficiency programs targeting First Nations communities and new residential construction in Nova Scotia. It describes initiatives such as EnerGuide Home Evaluations, insulation measures, and appliance replacements for low-income households, as well as energy assessments for new homes using a 'whole home' approach.

not understand how the online or by phone. 2 Appliance Replacement if they are referred from the HomeWarming program, program component works. and if the appliance was manufactured in, or prior to, 1994. Appointments times are HomeWarming...

AI summary The text outlines eligibility criteria for the HomeWarming program, which provides appliance replacement for income-qualified homeowners in Nova Scotia. The program is free and emphasizes accessibility, including weekend and evening appointments.

How the program Target customer component’s design Customer Eligibility Requirements segments and market Market barriers Marketing strategies addresses market segments barriers First The Pilot will complete significant energy-efficiency up...

AI summary The Pilot program targets low-income households in First Nations communities in Nova Scotia by providing energy-efficiency upgrades. Affordability is identified as a key barrier, and the program addresses this through no-cost EnerGuide Home Evaluations and upgrades. Marketing efforts involve collaboration with all 13 First Nation communities.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Products installed in all housing types though the Efficient Product Installation program 2 component include LED lighting, electric domestic hot water system upgrades, and Smart power 3 strips. 4 5 Certain eligible upgr...

AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency programs targeting mobile/mini homes, including the Efficient Product Installation program, Home Energy Assessment, and HomeWarming. These programs offer incentives for insulation and other upgrades, with outreach efforts specifically directed at mobile/mini homes, which may also lead to participation in other residential programs.

ing energy efficiency initiatives. EfficiencyOne will determine if it will continue to offer the Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot in 2019 following its assessment of the pilot’s 2018 performance.” The Affordable Energy Coalition has be...

AI summary EfficiencyOne considers discontinuing the Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot based on 2018 performance, but the Affordable Energy Coalition argues premature evaluation risks termination. Adjustments like combining rebates with NSP on-bill financing have addressed landlord financing barriers. The coalition highlights the program's complexity, noting it took over two years to refine, similar to the HomeWarming program's timeline.

multifamily projects, it is not surprising that it is taking more than 2 years to figure out how to design and implement the Affordable Multifamily Housing program in the most effective way possible. Many of the projects that have been imp...

AI summary The Affordable Multifamily Housing program faces challenges in implementation due to small project sizes, lack of landlord incentives in rental properties, and insufficient rebates. Similar to the HomeWarming program, higher incentives are needed for success. Continuing the program in 2019 with adjustments is recommended over waiting for the 2018 evaluation.

on depends on the 2018 evaluation. Even if the evaluation leads to a time delay in the evolution of the Pilot, this will be a serious problem, especially given that the 2019 Plan is only for one year. We urge EfficiencyOne to commit to ano...

AI summary The Affordable Energy Coalition urges EfficiencyOne to extend a pilot program for another year to maintain momentum and ensure proper evaluation, emphasizing its benefits for low-income renters. They request the Board's support for this adjustment within the 2019 Plan.

Request IR-6: - Regarding appliance retirements, page 14 states that 386 appliances were replaced, and - 33 footnote 12 states that costs for replacements in non-electrically heated homes are paid - by DSM funds. - a) What was the total co...

AI summary The text contains multiple regulatory requests (IR-6 to IR-11) querying details on appliance retirements, DSM program costs, BNI sector changes, Home Warming program overlaps, HST rebate status, and expenditure surpluses. Questions focus on cost allocation, energy savings, program efficacy, and financial accountability.