Topic:"Market Penetration" in M12186

15 EPI Market Evaluation

AI summary The evaluation of the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) market focuses on assessing its effectiveness, market penetration, and impact on energy efficiency initiatives in Nova Scotia. Key considerations include program performance, participant engagement, and alignment with broader energy efficiency goals.

7 BER Market Evolution E1 has been active in the LED market of the BNI sector through BER since 2010. Market evolution assessments were completed as part of the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021 evaluations, the results of which served to analyze...

AI summary E1 has been involved in the BNI sector's LED market through BER since 2010, conducting market evolution assessments from 2017 to 2021. This section updates data on LED adoption trends and emphasizes monitoring barriers to ensure BER's adaptability to market changes.

80% 100% High Bay Fixtures 96% 98% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% High Bay Replacement Lamps Figure 14: 2024 LED Versus Non-LED Business Lighting Stock and Expected Evolution Distributors reported that finding non-LED linear fixtures is increasin...

AI summary The text highlights the declining availability of non-LED lighting fixtures, with distributors reporting that manufacturers are phasing out traditional options. Suppliers no longer produce non-LED fixtures, and clients are increasingly requesting LED alternatives. By 2026, non-LED stock is expected to be minimal, reflecting a market shift toward LED technology.

7.6 Market Evolution Summary In their recommendations on market transformation and market effects, Rosenburg and Hoefgen (2009) identify a number of factors, listed in [Table](#page-78-1) 28 below, to be analyzed to identify whether progra...

AI summary Rosenburg and Hoefgen (2009) recommend analyzing several factors to determine if program support should be withdrawn or reduced due to changes in the market, as outlined in Table 28.

Table 28: 2024 Analysis of Key Factors in Market Evolution Factor Results Market share of LED fixtures for BNI sector The fixtures market is fully transformed to LED; distributors report that all or nearly all of their fixture stock is LED...

AI summary The LED lighting market in the BNI sector is largely transformed, with LED fixtures dominating and lamps nearing full adoption. Distributors report stable pricing and quality differences among LED products. No more efficient substitute to LEDs has emerged, and both markets are evolving toward multi-mode models.

4.1.1 Subsector Participation As shown in [Figure](#page-195-3) 6, [14](#page-195-4) MURBs have made up most of the New Construction projects since 2022. MURB and non-MURB participation was about equal during 2020 and 2021, then non-MURB p...

AI summary The text discusses trends in subsector participation for New Construction projects, noting that Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) became the majority since 2022. While overall participation slightly declined, MURB projects remained dominant, with significant growth in 2024. Non-MURB participation decreased during this period.

ty requirements and municipal building rules limit these opportunities to some degree, this information indicates that there may be some opportunity for the service to widen its reach outside the HRM. While insufficient modelling support c...

AI summary The text highlights opportunities to expand energy efficiency programs beyond the HRM, noting barriers like limited modeling support and lower program awareness in rural areas. Energy modellers recommend tailored outreach, in-person engagement, and targeted messaging to address rural builders' needs, such as familiarity with oil-based systems over heat pumps. Growth rates inside HRM (24% annually) outpace those outside (15% annually).

ven the region's cold climate. The service could help to overcome this barrier by providing evidence to builders to address their lack of awareness on the performance of heat pumps and other measures. All modellers interviewed said clients...

AI summary The document discusses barriers to energy-efficient building practices, emphasizing the role of education and services to address builder awareness gaps. Energy modellers are critical in promoting efficiency, but current capacity is insufficient. E1 collaborates with modellers and developers to expand participation, offering training and increasing modeller numbers to meet demand.

2024 Custom NC Process Highlights - › There is a relatively high level of participant satisfaction with Custom New Construction overall. - › The service has been more successful in reaching MURBs than non-MURBs inside the HRM. - › There ar...

AI summary The 2024 Custom NC Process shows high participant satisfaction but faces challenges in reaching non-MURBs due to eligibility rules and municipal codes. Builders cite financial risks and upfront costs as major barriers to decarbonization, with concerns about NECB 2020 compliance timelines. Key barriers include high modelling costs, limited modeller participation, and low developer awareness, though the service addresses some issues outside its logic model.

New Construction Key Findings and Recommendations 2024 New Construction-Finding: The demand savings calculation approach used by E1 for projects modelled in eQuest can generate results that are difficult to confirm. The Evaluator found min...

AI summary The Evaluator identified issues with E1's demand savings calculation approach for eQuest-modeled projects, noted discrepancies in industrial project savings claims, and observed increased MURB participation. Recommendations include revising E1's methodology for consistency, requiring M&V for large industrial projects, and aligning with market trends.

E. Market and program evolution - E1. How has the new construction market evolved in Nova Scotia the last few years, both inside and outside of the Halifax Municipal Region? - E2. In your opinion, is the program under-represented in areas...

AI summary The text explores Nova Scotia's new construction market evolution, regional participation disparities (Halifax vs. non-Halifax), underrepresentation in non-MURBs, and customer concerns about decarbonization, electrification, and NECB2020. It seeks insights into program adaptation, barriers to participation, and alignment with building efficiency standards.

Efficient Product Installation (EPI) The Efficient Product Installation program (EPI) provides free direct installation of energy-efficient products to homeowners and renters, provided through contractors. In 2024 the Evaluator conducted a...

AI summary The Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program offers free direct installation of energy-efficient products, including smart thermostats and air sealing measures. In 2024, a market evaluation identified new opportunities for electrician-installed measures as E1 phases out lighting programs. The program expanded to include eight new electrician-installed measures and conducted jurisdictional scans in nine regions to identify best practices.