Topic:"Mikmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project" in M09096

1 5.1.2 How does the Preferred Plan respond to the decline in savings from lighting? 2 3 The Preferred Plan responds to this projected decline in savings by diversifying its 4 program delivery to energy saving measures beyond lighting. In...

AI summary The Preferred Plan addresses declining lighting savings by diversifying programs to include non-lighting energy efficiency measures. It increases funding for home energy assessments, insulation, and heating systems, while shifting the BNI Efficiency Rebates Program focus from lighting to technologies like heating and compressed air. This aligns with industry trends toward comprehensive energy savings strategies.

Appliance Replacements Appliance Retirement will place an increased focus on appliance replacements by offering a new turn-key service. Currently, Appliance Retirement replaces fridges, freezers and dehumidifiers for low-income qualified N...

AI summary Appliance Retirement expands focus to appliance replacements, including new services for low-income Nova Scotians via HomeWarming and First Nations programs. ENS introduces a cost-based appliance replacement package under the Preferred Plan, offering full-service removal, recycling, and installation of efficient appliances.

4.2.1 Overview - The Existing Residential program provides residential customers with access to technical and financial assistance to identify, assess and implement energy efficiency and system-peak demand reduction upgrades. The Existing...

AI summary The Existing Residential program offers residential customers energy efficiency and demand reduction upgrades through five components, including Affordable Multi-Family Housing, Efficient Product Installation, and Home Energy Assessments. The program targets low-income renters and non-profits, providing technical and financial support. TRC and PAC are defined as benefit/cost ratios for evaluating program effectiveness.

First Nations Home Energy Efficiency This program component will continue the efforts of the pilot initiatives in both 2018 and 2019. Additional upgrades in First Nation homes will occur under the Existing Residential Program in the Prefer...

AI summary The First Nations Home Energy Efficiency program will continue 2018-2019 pilot initiatives, expanding home upgrades through the Existing Residential Program under the Preferred Plan.

Program Delivery - The Existing Residential Program leverages a variety of delivery approaches to help customers implement energy efficiency improvements in their home. These strategies include: - turn-key direct installation service; - af...

AI summary The document outlines various energy efficiency programs and their delivery methods, including direct installation, rebates, and partnerships with auditors and contractors. It also describes the delivery of the Green Heat program through mail-in and mid-stream rebate approaches.

& lt;sup>1 The First Nations Home Energy Efficiency pilot did not have any participants who achieved savings in 2018; therefore, no evaluation was conducted for 2018. & lt;sup>2 Throughout this report, energy savings always refer to first-...

AI summary The First Nations Home Energy Efficiency pilot had no participants achieving savings in 2018, so no evaluation was conducted for that year. The report clarifies that energy savings mentioned refer to first-year savings unless stated otherwise.

collection, and marketing efforts. - The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency program component is delivered in partnership with Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Communities and a delivery agent. Housing Managers in each community select their participants b...

AI summary EfficiencyOne delivers the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency program in partnership with Mi'kmaw communities and a delivery agent, who manage the selection of participants and implementation of upgrades. The Green Heat program offers flexible rebate options for heat pumps, and the Home Energy Assessment program involves NRCan licensed Service Organizations and Energy Advisors providing tailored recommendations to homeowners.