EASURES TO INSTALL ..................................................... 37 NMR Impact and Process Evaluation—2010 New Houses Program
AI summary The document discusses an impact and process evaluation of the 2010 New Houses Program, focusing on its implementation and outcomes.
ause they wanted a house that would save on emphasize energy cost savings from constructing a house energy costs and bills. through the program. NMR Evaluation—2010 New Houses Program Page 5
AI summary The text discusses the motivation behind constructing energy-efficient homes through the 2010 New Houses Program, emphasizing energy cost savings for residents. It highlights the program's focus on reducing energy bills through efficient home construction.
asures. NMR Evaluation—2010 New Houses Program Page 6
AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 New Houses Program, focusing on its implementation and outcomes. It discusses the program's goals, performance, and alignment with energy efficiency standards.
NMR Evaluation—2010 New Houses Program Page 7 2 Program Description and Data Tracking
AI summary This section of the document provides an overview of the 2010 New Houses Program and outlines the data tracking processes associated with it.
in the construction and specification of materials and equipment that are used in new 5 See page 12 http://www.conservens.ca/resources/business-plans/ConserveNS-2009-2010-Business-Plan.pdf. NMR Evaluation—2010 New Houses Program Page 9
AI summary The text references a 2010 New Houses Program evaluation, citing a business plan from ConserveNS and involving NMR Group, Inc. as an entity.
their own new homes to participate in the program. NMR Evaluation—2010 New Houses Program Page 10
AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 New Houses Program, focusing on how new home owners can participate in the initiative. It highlights the involvement of NMR in the evaluation process.
21 25 Had concerns about NH 1 1 1 1 prior to participation 4.6.2 Delivery Agent Perspectives Starting in January 2010, Nova Scotia building code required all new homes to have an equivalent minimum EnerGuide rating of 80. Builders or homeo...
AI summary The document discusses the motivations and barriers to participation in the New Homes (NH) program in Nova Scotia. Builders and homeowners were motivated by the requirement to achieve a minimum EnerGuide rating of 80, but some were confused or put off by the performance-based program. Program staff noted that builders were less motivated by rebates since they were received by homeowners, and confusion arose due to the discontinuation of EEH support.
5 38 No 1 5 6 Don‘t Know 3 3 The 2010 survey asked respondents about the influence of various elements of the NH program on their decision to build to the EnerGuide rating. Two out of the four builders and nearly one- half of the homeowner...
AI summary The 2010 survey examined the influence of the NH program's elements on achieving EnerGuide ratings. Builders and homeowners found information from building plan examinations, rebates, feedback from plan reviews, and the EnerGuide label to be influential in their decisions.
d not know where they had received their training. Table 4-16: Training on energy efficient construction practices (Base: Builders) Received training on energy efficient construction practices Builders Sample size 4 Yes 2 No 2 NMR Evaluati...
AI summary The 2010 survey found that among four builders, two used prescriptive measures to comply with the new building code, one used the EnerGuide Rating, and one was unsure of their method. Only two of the four builders had received training on energy-efficient construction practices.
Rating 1 R-2000 Don‘t Know 1 Three builders indicated that before the code went into effect, 100 percent of their houses were constructed to meet or exceed the standards now required by the new code. One builder indicated one percent met o...
AI summary The document discusses the impact of a new building code on construction practices and the value of the New Homes (NH) program. Builders reported minimal changes in practices, with most already meeting new standards. The NH program was highly valued by both builders and homeowners, with most rating it as adding high value.
ncrease support for NH program. Overall, in both 2010 and 2009, there was a strong desire for continued rebates, higher rebates, increasing program awareness and greater clarity regarding the program.
AI summary The text discusses the desire for increased support for the New Homes (NH) program, including continued and higher rebates, increased program awareness, and greater clarity regarding the program in 2009 and 2010.
Disclaimer: These summaries were generated by AI from the filings they describe. We take care to make them accurate, but errors are possible - and they aren't advice. Only the filings themselves are the record: if you're relying on something here, confirm it against the source documents or the Nova Scotia Energy Board's own record. Full disclaimer →