E-12024 DSM Annual Progress Report
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- 1 evaluation parameters. A comprehensive impact evaluation is a full impact evaluation 2 involving review of baselines, methodologies, values, and net-to-gross-ratios. Instant 3 Savings, Efficient Product Installation, Affordable Multi-f...
AI summary The 2024 evaluation activities include comprehensive impact evaluations for programs like Instant Savings, Efficient Product Installation, and Residential Demand Response, along with condensed evaluations for others. Market and process evaluations were also conducted to assess program effectiveness and market conditions.
Efficient Product Installation Highlights - Energy and demand savings in Efficient Product Installation in 2024 were consistent with 2023, but fell short of mid-course adjusted targets due to increasing measure saturation. With fewer measu...
AI summary Energy and demand savings from Efficient Product Installation in 2024 remained consistent with 2023 but missed mid-course adjusted targets due to measure saturation. Lower installation rates for smart thermostats and LED lamps, along with reduced average savings per household, contributed to this shortfall. Electrician-installed measures and new marketing campaigns are expected to improve outcomes in 2025.
Home Energy Assessment Highlights - Energy and demand savings remained very strong in 2024, as Canada Greener Homes Grant (which E1 co-delivers with Natural Resources Canada and provides a top up to DSM incentives, through the Home Energy...
AI summary Energy and demand savings remained strong in 2024 despite the Canada Greener Homes Grant closing in February. Savings were impacted by a billing analysis adjusting HOT2000 modelling software overestimation ratios. Post-grant closure, demand for Home Energy Assessments declined, though a marketing campaign was launched in H2 2024.
BNI EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2024) - o Two new distributor partners were added and fully onboarded in Q2 and began offering instant rebates to their customers in June. - o The Evaluator performed a process evaluation for the Instant Reba...
AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebates (2024) report highlights additions of distributor partners, process and market evaluations, increased participation in lighting and motor measures, new solar PV pilot rebates, and LED road lighting initiatives. The Evaluator recommended improving instant rebates, increasing rebate amounts, and simplifying paperwork, while suggesting further research for market evaluation. Marketing campaigns targeted various sectors, including agriculture and commercial buildings.
2 5.3.3 Direct Installation 3 The Direct Installation program is marketed as Small Business Energy Solutions.
AI summary The Direct Installation program is marketed as Small Business Energy Solutions. This initiative is part of Nova Scotia's regulatory proceedings focusing on energy efficiency for small businesses.
E-22024 DSM Programs Evaluation Reports
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1.2 Process and Market Evaluation Objectives and Scopes Two market evaluations were completed in 2024. Market evaluation activities were aimed at achieving the following objectives: - › Identify new opportunities for residential electricia...
AI summary Two market evaluations in 2024 focused on residential electrician-installed Efficient Product Installation (EPI) and BNI lighting for Business Energy Rebates – Instant Rebates (BER-IR). Four process evaluations addressed Affordable Multifamily Housing (AMH), Affordable Single-family Homes (ASFH), BER-IR, and Custom New Construction, aiming to identify barriers, explore expansion opportunities, and update program models.
7.5 Codes and Standards A major indicator of market transformation is the adoption of more stringent codes and standards. Currently, the following products are regulated: - › Fluorescent lamp ballasts - › General service fluorescent lamps...
AI summary The text discusses the role of codes and standards in market transformation, highlighting regulations on lighting products and the shift to LED technologies. While Canadian regulations have updated efficiency requirements, market trends are driving adoption of LEDs more effectively than regulatory mandates.
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.
Jurisdictional Scan Econoler carried out a scan of five new construction programs in Canada and the U.S. to inform analysis of E1's service criteria against those in other jurisdictions. This research and analysis is summarized in Section...
AI summary Econoler conducted a jurisdictional scan of five new construction programs in Canada and the U.S. to evaluate E1's service criteria against those in other jurisdictions. The findings are detailed in Section 4.7 of the report.
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.