11 6.3.1 OVERVIEW, OBJECTIVES, OPPORTUNITY 12 [Table 28](#page-146-2) provides a description of the New Residential program.
AI summary The section outlines the New Residential program, referencing Table 28 for details. It focuses on overview, objectives, and opportunities within the regulatory proceeding, though specific arguments or data are not elaborated in the provided text.
10 6.3.4 PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES - 11 The New Residential program shows no difference in the Alternate Scenario when compared to the - 12 Preferred Plan. Therefore, there is no variance between the Preferred Plan and Alternate Scenario in the...
AI summary The New Residential program shows no difference between the Alternate Scenario and Preferred Plan, resulting in no variance. Table 30 illustrates results for both scenarios, indicating identical outcomes under the evaluated alternatives.
New Construction In 2025, 33 projects claimed savings under New Construction. As shown in [Figure](#page-69-0) 4 below, the number of completed projects again reached a new high in 2025. Average gross savings per project (558.986 MWh) and...
AI summary In 2025, 33 New Construction projects achieved record-high participation and savings, with average gross savings per project reaching 558.986 MWh. Total program savings, energy savings (18.447 GWh), and peak demand savings (6.010 MW) all hit new highs, reflecting increased program effectiveness.
CUSTOM NEW CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM EVALUATION
AI summary The document outlines an evaluation of a custom new construction program, though no specific details or findings are provided in the text. The focus appears to be on assessing the program's structure, objectives, or outcomes within a regulatory context.
INFORMATION REQUEST 4: The New Residential program described on pages 59-62 of Appendix A (pp 147-150) in Section 6.3 is delivered to and with Mi'kmaw communities. Its stated purpose is that it "offers subsidized energy efficiency assessme...
AI summary Information Request 4 discusses the New Residential program, which provides subsidized energy efficiency assessments, home design support, and post-construction rebates to Mi'kmaw communities to achieve near-net-zero energy performance in homes.
The 3 measures are: - high performing building envelopes (air tightness, insulation, ventilation, windows/doors) - high efficiency space and water heating systems (heat pumps and heat pump water heaters) - solar-PV systems (via the residen...
AI summary The New Residential program includes measures like high-performance building envelopes, efficient heating systems, and solar-PV. It is proposed to benefit low-income households through publicly funded affordable housing. The document requests an explanation for why the program was not extended to all such housing.
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