Topic:"Mikmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project" in M11630

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - EfficiencyOne ("E1") delivers demand side management ("DSM") programs and is the - administrator and operator of the Efficiency Nova Scotia ("ENS") franchise. The 2023 Annual - Progress Report ("APR") summarizes E1's...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) reports on its 2023 progress toward DSM targets set by the NSUARB, including energy and peak demand savings. The 2023-2025 plan, approved with a $173M investment, requires achieving four performance targets. E1 achieved 32% of its energy savings goal and 35% of its peak demand savings goal in 2023, forecasting full target achievement by 2025.

3. 2023 PORTFOLIO RESULTS - In comparison to E1's 2023 mid-course targets, E1 achieved the following results: - 131.6 GWh of incremental annual net energy savings (109% of the mid-course adjusted target of 120.7 GWh); - 27.6 MW of annual n...

AI summary E1 exceeded 2023 mid-course energy efficiency targets by 109% for net energy savings and 103% for peak demand savings, driven by strong campaign performance and the Canada Greener Homes Grant. The Residential Behaviour program was delayed until 2024, while New Home Construction met targets. Affordability programs achieved 65% of their energy savings goals.

RESIDENTIAL EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2023) appliances (dehumidifiers, refrigerators, freezers, clothes dryers), for eligible participants in both the Affordable Single-family Homes program component and Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Pro...

AI summary The 2023 Residential Efficient Product Rebates program offers rebates for energy-efficient appliances like dehumidifiers and refrigerators through two initiatives: the Affordable Single-family Homes program and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project. Instant Savings provides point-of-sale rebates for eligible purchases.

Instant Savings Highlights - Instant Savings ran two successful campaigns with higher-than-anticipated uptake and strong campaign savings results. - o The spring campaign ran from March 31 to May 29 at 163 store locations across the provin...

AI summary Instant Savings conducted successful spring and fall campaigns with high participation and strong savings outcomes. Campaigns included 240+ in-store events across 163+ locations, with LED lighting, dehumidifiers, and ENERGY STAR dishwashers as top-selling products. E1 administers HomeWarming programs with provincial funding and DSM funds covering appliance costs for non-electric homes.

Program Components • The Affordable Multi-family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations program component assists nonprofit organizations (e.g., shelters, transition houses, community hubs etc.) and affordable housing Date Filed: April 1, 20...

AI summary The Program Components section outlines various initiatives by Efficiency Nova Scotia (E1) to promote energy efficiency. These include financial incentives for retrofits in multi-family housing, free product installations, heating system upgrades, home energy assessments, and targeted programs for low-income households and Mi'kmaw communities. A new residential behavior program aims to encourage energy-conscious habits using AMI data.

Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project Highlights • The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Projectsaw its highest participation result since it launched. [17](#page-26-1) (Note: First launched as a pilot in 2018, the initiative became a new pr...

AI summary The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project achieved its highest participation since its 2018 pilot launch, now part of E1's Existing Residential program. Funded by provincial and Natural Resources Canada sources for non-electric homes, and DSM funds for electric homes, the program extended agreements with all 13 Mi'kmaw communities until 2027. Outreach included bilingual impact reports and marketing materials.

2 5.5.1 Performance Target 3 In the 2023-2025 approved Plan, the NSUARB established a Performance Target of 15.8 GWh for 4 cumulative annual energy savings applicable to Affordable Single-family Homes, Affordable Multi-family Housing, and...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (E1) missed its 2023 mid-course energy savings target for Affordable Single-family Homes due to capacity challenges with delivery agents and contractors. E1 added two delivery agents in Q3 2023 and plans to expand further in 2024 to meet its 15.8 GWh cumulative annual energy savings target for Affordable Homes and Mi'kmaw projects, referencing a 2022 NSUARB decision.

Appliance replacements delivered through Affordable Single-family Homes and Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project (coordinated through Appliance Retirement) are subsets of the number of participating homes. Date Filed: April 1, 2024 Page...

AI summary The text mentions appliance replacements through specific programs, including Affordable Single-family Homes and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project, which are subsets of participating homes. The document was filed on April 1, 2024, and is page 36 of 44.

6. CONCLUSION In 2023, E1 achieved 131.6 GWh of incremental annual net energy savings (109% of the mid- course adjusted target of 120.7 GWh), 27.6 MW of annual net peak demand savings (103% of the mid-course adjusted target of 26.9 MW), 2....

AI summary In 2023, E1 (Efficiency Nova Scotia) achieved 109% of its mid-course adjusted energy savings target but fell short on two targets. Despite this, E1 remains committed to meeting its 2023-2025 contractual performance targets and plans to submit mid-course adjustments by Q1 2024. Total expenditures were 85% of the mid-course adjusted budget.

Existing Residential In 2023, the net energy savings of Existing Residential reached 41.722 GWh while the net peak demand savings amounted to 13.042 MW at the generator. Existing Residential is comprised of Home Energy Assessment, Green He...

AI summary In 2023, the Existing Residential program achieved 41.722 GWh of net energy savings and 13.042 MW of net peak demand savings. The program includes initiatives like Home Energy Assessment, Green Heat, and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project.

16 MHEEP Overview This section describes the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project (MHEEP or the Project) program component, follows up on past evaluation recommendations, and provides an overview of MHEEP participation history.

AI summary This section provides an overview of the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project (MHEEP), including its program component, evaluation recommendations, and participation history.

16.1 MHEEP Description MHEEP provides energy efficiency upgrades to band-owned homes in Mi'kmaw communities at no cost to participants or communities. EfficiencyOne (EOne) works with community housing managers (HMs), two delivery agents (D...

AI summary MHEEP provides energy efficiency upgrades to Mi'kmaw band-owned homes at no cost. It includes home energy assessments, building envelope upgrades, and appliance replacements. The program is funded by Electricity ratepayer DSM funding and Province of Nova Scotia funding, with a non-standard allocation introduced in 2023. The goal is to achieve 0.608 GWh in net electrical energy savings and 0.300 MW in net peak demand savings in 2023.

16.2 Follow-up on Past Evaluation Report Recommendations No major improvement recommendations were made for MHEEP in 2022.

AI summary No major improvement recommendations were made for MHEEP in 2022.

16.3 Participation History As presented in [Figure](#page-115-0) 33 below, 162 participants completed projects and achieved electrical energy savings under MHEEP in 2023, representing a 38% increase in participation compared to 2022 and re...

AI summary The MHEEP program saw increased participation and energy savings in 2023, with 162 participants achieving energy savings, a 38% increase from 2022. The program also replaced five old freezers, and total gross energy and peak demand savings were higher due to increased participation levels.

18 MHEEP Impact Evaluation The objectives of the 2023 MHEEP impact evaluation were to determine gross and net electrical energy and peak demand savings, annually avoided GHG emissions, as well as effective useful life (EUL) values and asso...

AI summary The 2023 MHEEP impact evaluation aimed to assess electrical energy and peak demand savings, annual GHG emissions avoided, and effective useful life (EUL) values. The report focuses on standard electrical energy savings, excluding non-electrical savings.

Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project Appendix XVIII MHEEP Tracking Sheet Audit Appendix XIX MHEEP 2023 Recommendations

AI summary The document includes an appendix tracking sheet audit and 2023 recommendations for the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project, indicating ongoing oversight and evaluation of the initiative.

APPENDIX XIX MHEEP 2023 Recommendations The Evaluator has no specific recommendation for MHEEP. No major improvement recommendations were made for MHEEP in previous years.

AI summary The Evaluator has no specific recommendations for MHEEP, as no major improvements were identified in previous years.

2.4 Appliances

AI summary This section discusses appliances, particularly focusing on energy efficiency and performance metrics. It includes references to heat pumps, energy assessments, and efficiency programs such as the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) and the Mikmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project (MHEEP).

6. Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Program MHEEP provides energy efficiency upgrades to band-owned homes in the thirteen (13) Mi'kmaw communities in Nova Scotia, at no cost to the participant or the communities. Energy efficiency upgrades a...

AI summary The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Program (MHEEP) provides no-cost energy efficiency upgrades to Mi'kmaw communities in Nova Scotia, funded by electricity ratepayers and the province. Evaluations show increased participation (38% rise in 2023) and energy savings (52% increase in gross energy savings), though net electrical energy savings fell short of targets. The program uses EnerGuide audits and collaborates with EOne and community partners.

The second recommendation involves improved follow-up to registered program participants who are approaching their project expiration date to prevent drop-out or lost savings from installed measures. Previous evaluations of similar program...

AI summary The text discusses improving follow-up for SBES participants nearing project expiration to prevent drop-outs and lost savings. It references evaluations of similar programs, noting that small businesses may delay efficiency investments due to financial constraints. A 2020 NYSEG study found 43% of nonparticipants conducted upgrades. Process evaluations are recommended to capture non-participant spillover effects.

Program Specific Recommendations

AI summary The document outlines program-specific recommendations for energy efficiency initiatives in Nova Scotia, including appliance retirement, home energy assessments, and residential and commercial incentive programs. Key entities and acronyms related to these programs are detailed in the context.