Topic:"New Residential Program" in M12186

5.2 Residential Sector Results - The Residential sector consists of the following programs: - Efficient Product Rebates; and - Existing Residential. - (Note: The New Residential program, featuring the New Home Construction program componen...

AI summary The Residential sector in Nova Scotia achieved 77.9 GWh energy savings and 17.0 MW peak demand savings in 2024, exceeding mid-course adjusted targets. Programs include Efficient Product Rebates and Existing Residential, with the New Residential program ending in 2023. E1 provided variance explanations for programs deviating by +/-25% from targets, referencing its 2023-2025 DSM Plan.

National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings [NECB] 2020 Part 9 buildings); such an approach could be considered by E1 if the program wishes to capture a higher proportion of projects outside the HRM. › Participants are satisfied with the...

AI summary Participants report high satisfaction with E1's responsiveness but moderate satisfaction with program value due to costs and ROI uncertainty. Decarbonization motivates participation, yet financial barriers (higher costs, modelling expenses) and low modeller engagement hinder adoption. Insufficient modelling cost coverage is a key concern.

Secondary Data Analysis Econoler performed secondary research on new construction building permits in Nova Scotia to inform analysis of New Construction service participation across building types and regions. This research and analysis is...

AI summary Econoler conducted secondary research on new construction building permits in Nova Scotia to analyze New Construction service participation across building types and regions, with findings detailed in Section 4.1 of the report.

4.1 Evolution of Program Participation The New Construction service supported a total of 100 completed new construction projects over the 2019– 2024 period, with an average of 17 projects per year. The year 2024 saw the greatest number of...

AI summary The New Construction service supported 100 projects (2019–2024), with 27 in 2024. The Evaluator analyzed project characteristics, focusing on MURBs vs. non-MURBs and locations within/external to HRM, to identify underrepresented markets for program expansion.

2024 New Construction-Finding: The share of completed projects supported by the service that are MURBs has increased in recent years, consistent with the growth of the MURB market inside the HRM. MURBs have comprised the majority of New Co...

AI summary New Construction projects in Nova Scotia show increased MURB participation, driven by HRM's population density and streamlined permitting. E1's program faces challenges in non-MURB outreach and participant satisfaction with ROI estimation. Program adjustments to building size criteria and improved ROI communication are recommended.

D. Market actors - D1. How do you work with energy modellers/consultants for New Construction ? [Probe: Are they a source of projects?] - D2. How would you describe E1's current relationship with energy modellers? - D3. Do you have any sug...

AI summary The proceeding explores E1's collaboration with energy modellers in Nova Scotia's New Construction program, focusing on current relationships, barriers to modeller participation, and strategies to enhance engagement. Questions address concerns about limited modeller diversity and program effectiveness.