Topic:"New Residential Program" in M04819

2.0 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES The overarching objective for ENSC's residential sector electricity DSM initiatives is to help Nova Scotians achieve long-term energy savings by building energy efficiency and conservation consideratio...

AI summary ENSC's residential DSM initiatives aim to promote long-term energy savings through efficient lighting, appliances, and home energy education. Programs include product rebates, existing/new residential services, and energy-saving actions like home energy reports. Initiatives focus on behavioral change and peer comparison to drive conservation.

2.0 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES The overarching objective for ENSC's residential sector electricity DSM initiatives is to help Nova Scotians achieve long-term energy savings by building energy efficiency and conservation consideratio...

AI summary ENSC's residential DSM initiatives aim to promote long-term energy savings through efficiency and conservation. Programs include product rebates, whole-home efficiency, appliance retirement, and home energy reports. Education and peer comparisons are used to drive behavioral change. Four categories of initiatives are outlined: Efficient Product Rebates, Existing Residential, New Residential, and Energy Saving Actions.

2.3 New Residential The New Residential services are available to builders and owner/builders of new houses in Nova Scotia, to encourage the construction of high performance housing by promoting the use of energy-efficient products and des...

AI summary Nova Scotia's New Residential program, managed by ENSC, promotes energy-efficient home construction through design consultation, incentives, and education. It requires EnerGuide ratings of 80, with incentives increasing for higher ratings. The program collaborates with municipalities and CMHC to enhance participation and compliance with the Nova Scotia Building Code.