Topic:"Market Transformation" in M11630

5.1 2023 Evaluation Activities Evaluation activities are conducted annually by E1'sindependent evaluation consultant to ensure accurate determination of net electrical energy, net system-peak demand savings, and available capacity. These r...

AI summary In 2023, E1 conducted annual evaluation activities including audit reviews, condensed/comprehensive impact evaluations, market evaluations, and process evaluations for DSM programs. These assessments aimed to track progress toward performance targets, with specific focus on programs like Green Heat and Strategic Energy Management. Results were included in the 2023 DSM Evaluation reports filed with the APR.

Appliance Retirement Highlights - Participant demand for Appliance Retirement was strong in 2023. - In Q2, the Nova Scotia wildfires caused temporary route cancellations across the province and the delivery partner had technical issues wit...

AI summary Appliance Retirement demand was strong in 2023, though Q2 delays occurred due to wildfires and technical issues. The delivery partner added a second truck in Q4 and updated the booking portal. Marketing included media campaigns, targeted outreach, and two E1-focused initiatives targeting homeowners and low-income residents.

10.3 Market Evolution Summary In their recommendations on market transformation program planning, Rosenburg and Hoefgen (2009) identify a number of factors, presented i[n Table](#page-68-0) 39 below, to be analyzed to identify whether ener...

AI summary The text references a study by Rosenburg and Hoefgen (2009) that outlines factors to consider when evaluating whether energy efficiency program support should be withdrawn or reduced due to market changes.

II. Resource Acquisition and Other Evaluation Frameworks Efficiency Nova Scotia programs are almost entirely resource acquisition programs that treat saved energy as equivalent to generated energy. This is the original framework for the en...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia's energy efficiency programs are evaluated as resource acquisition initiatives, treating saved energy as generated energy. Econoler, an international consulting firm, evaluates these programs. Market transformation frameworks, pioneered by BC Hydro and NUTEK, evolved to include code development and regulatory bans on inefficient practices.

2. Instant Savings Instant Savings is administered as an in-store discount program for energy-efficient products. The program is implemented through a delivery agent, Summerhill Group, Inc., and participating national and independent retai...

AI summary Instant Savings is an in-store discount program for energy-efficient products administered by Summerhill Group, Inc., with participation from retailers. The 2023 evaluation showed net energy and peak demand savings exceeded targets despite lower NTGR for LEDs. LED baseline shifts to 2025 will reduce program savings claims, though new product additions (e.g., ENERGY STAR dishwashers) offset market saturation.