Topic:"New Residential Program" in M06733

New Residential The New Residential program achieved energy savings of 4.6 GWh compared to its target of 5.9 GWh. The new housing sector experienced low levels of activity in 2014, with housing starts down 21 percent and completions down 2...

AI summary The New Residential program achieved 4.6 GWh in energy savings, missing its 5.9 GWh target. Low 2014 housing activity, with 21% fewer starts and 29% fewer completions than 2013, and a high number of unsold homes, hindered savings. However, the average EnerGuide rating improved, with 14 homes reaching 90+ in 2014, up from 6 in 2013.

2. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Efficiency Nova Scotia's Residential sector offerings include a variety of initiatives to help homeowners, renters and landlords become more efficient in their use of electricity. Educating potential pa...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) offers residential energy efficiency programs, including rebates, education, and home assessments. Programs are categorized into Efficient Product Rebates, Existing Residential, and New Residential. ENS aims to maximize energy savings through multiple participant actions and will adapt services based on market and client needs.

3 VALIDATED TRACKED SAVINGS This section presents the gross and net savings for New Home Construction in 2014.

AI summary This section presents the gross and net savings for New Home Construction in 2014, providing insights into energy efficiency and cost savings achieved through construction practices during that year.

Verification and Recall (VRP Series) VRP1. Are you in the business of building and/or selling homes? - 1. Yes [CONTINUE] - 2. No [THANK & TERMINATE] - 98. (Don't know) [THANK & TERMINATE] - 99. (Refused) [THANK & TERMINATE] - VRP2. We unde...

AI summary This section of the document asks respondents whether they are in the business of building or selling homes and whether they participated in the Performance Plus or New Home Construction programs in 2014. It includes branching logic based on their responses.

2. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Efficiency Nova Scotia's Residential sector offerings include a variety of initiatives to help homeowners, renters and landlords become more efficient in their use of electricity. Educating potential pa...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia offers residential energy efficiency programs with incentives, education, and rebates. Programs include Efficient Product Rebates, Existing Residential, and New Residential. The goal is to encourage multiple energy-saving actions and adapt to market changes over three years.

Residential programs - Efficient Product Rebates – consists of point-of-purchase discounts and incentives for the retirement of old, inefficient appliances. - Existing Residential - consists of the Residential Direct Install, Rental Proper...

AI summary Nova Scotia's residential energy efficiency programs include rebates for appliance retirement, existing home retrofits, new construction integration, and energy usage comparisons. The Energy Savings Actions program is set to terminate in 2016. These initiatives aim to reduce electricity consumption through targeted efficiency measures.

Residential Programs - Efficient Product Rebates – consists of point-of-purchase discounts and incentives for the retirement of old, inefficient appliances. - Existing Residential - consists of the Residential Direct Install, Rental Proper...

AI summary The document outlines residential energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including rebates for efficient products, existing and new residential services, and energy savings initiatives aimed at reducing electricity consumption through various measures.