Topic:"Programs And Customers" in M03669

OVERVIEW The transition of DSM programs from NSPI to ENSC offers an opportunity to review specific program strategies and performance. For this project, we have conducted a high-level review with three aims: - To provide a broad, qualitati...

AI summary This document outlines a high-level review of Demand Side Management (DSM) programs transitioning from NSPI to ENSC. The review aimed to evaluate program designs, identify enhancement opportunities, and assess the potential for meeting increased energy efficiency goals by 2011, 2012, and 2013.

MANAGEMENT & DELIVERY TASKS - Administration - Planning - Program design - − Design - − RFPs and selection - − Program oversight/refinement/tracking

AI summary The text outlines the key management and delivery tasks related to program administration, including planning, program design, and oversight activities such as RFPs, selection, and program refinement.

ELIGIBILITY We discuss customer and installer eligibility in this section. Eligibility criteria for measures are discussed under [Measure Profiles](#page-189-0) on pag[e 13.](#page-189-0)

AI summary This section outlines the eligibility criteria for customers and installers, with specific measure profiles discussed in another section of the document.

Outline - 1. Executive Summary - 2. Contextual Issues affecting the Implementation of Green Schools Nova Scotia - a. Building on Previous Efforts - b. Alignment with Relevant Education and Environmental Policy - 3. How do Green Schools wor...

AI summary The document outlines the Green Schools Nova Scotia initiative, detailing its implementation, partnership model, and alignment with education and environmental policies. It includes program management, phased implementation, and recommendations for successful execution.

reen Schools Initiative 9 (U.S.), the States of Kansas 10 and Michigan Green Schools 11 (U.S.) programs, and The Alliance for Energy's Green Schools 12 network. The organizing process that is characteristic of all "Green Schools" programs...

AI summary The document outlines the Green Schools Initiative, highlighting its implementation in other regions and its potential in Nova Scotia. It emphasizes a whole-school approach to sustainability, aiming to engage schools in environmental action while reducing energy use.

II Contextual Issues for Introducing a Green Schools Program in Nova Scotia Early applications of the model appeared in the 1970s, but it was not until the last ten years that it began to proliferate at a staggering rate. Variations of the...

AI summary This section discusses the introduction of a Green Schools program in Nova Scotia, emphasizing its educational purpose, alignment with policies, and support from the environmental education community. The program aims to engage students in environmental stewardship and improve school sustainability through awareness and resource management.

0. Also, see Energy Matters reference materials: "Energy Matters, Helping students Learn", and "The Business Case for Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions from School Board Operations 'Energy Matters'". 17 Council of Ministers of Education, Ca...

AI summary The Green Schools program in Nova Scotia aligns with Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) by incorporating ESD theory and practical application into its design. It supports ESD through hands-on learning activities for students and complements teacher training and curriculum development by the Department of Education.

3a How do Green Schools Work? A Two Pronged Approach " As places of learning, they can help pupils understand our impact on the planet and encourage them to weigh up the evidence themselves. As models of good practice, they can offer young...

AI summary Green Schools Nova Scotia uses a two-pronged approach to promote environmental education and sustainability in schools. It emphasizes long-term commitment, whole-school involvement, and the integration of learning with operational improvements. The model encourages schools to reduce energy and water use, waste, and CO2 emissions, while fostering environmental stewardship among students and staff.

3b How do Green Schools Work? The Partnership Model Implementing a Green Schools program takes time, effort, and a firm commitment that engenders environmental sustainability as a 'norm' of daily school life. Tools, resources, ongoing supp...

AI summary Green Schools programs rely on partnerships between non-profit organizations and School Boards or Departments of Education to ensure long-term success. These partnerships provide tools, resources, and ongoing support to sustain environmental initiatives in schools, with School Boards and Departments of Education playing key roles in quality control and promotion.

3c How do Green Schools Work? A Whole-School Approach "Using a whole school approach in this program, schools begin a transformation – from conductors of information to active agents of change. Values and attitudes advocated in the classro...

AI summary This section discusses the whole-school approach of Green Schools Nova Scotia, emphasizing the role of in-school green leadership teams composed of teachers, students, and community members. It highlights how this approach fosters a culture of environmental stewardship and shared responsibility among all stakeholders in the school community.

IV Notable Green Schools Programs The Green Schools model is widely established across Europe, the United States, Canada, and elsewhere. It goes by a variety of names, the most common of which are Green Schools, Sustainable Schools, Eco-Sc...

AI summary The Green Schools model is an international initiative with various names and implementations, including in Canada. It has grown significantly over the last decade, with many provinces expected to adopt similar programs soon. The document outlines key features and management structures of notable programs.

Administrative Structure and Key Characteristics of Select Green Schools Programs Green Schools Program Administrative Structure Key Characteristics Ontario EcoSchools www.ontarioecoschools. org A non-profit organization coordinates the pr...

AI summary The document discusses the administrative structure and key characteristics of the Ontario EcoSchools program, highlighting its non-profit coordination, funding sources, and unique certification process. It also notes the program's strong guidance materials and focus on environmental education, suggesting it as a model for GSNS.

IV Notable Green Schools Programs: Exemplar Aspects The distinguishing features of notable Canadian programs, along with a number of outstanding and/or unique international programs are summarized in the following section. The common and e...

AI summary The section outlines Green Schools programs, emphasizing the 7-step adaptation of Eco Schools International by Green Schools Nova Scotia. It notes that while Eco Schools International is global, Nova Scotia has tailored its approach to better fit provincial needs, incorporating ideas from other programs and creating new ones specific to the region.

4. Develop a Green Schools Nova Scotia Website, Social Networking tools, and Graphic Image or 'Brand' . Communicating results, best practices, ideas, successful energy efficiency projects, curriculum resources, tools and opportunities, ext...

AI summary The document emphasizes the need to develop a Green Schools Nova Scotia website, social networking tools, and a brand to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in schools. The website would serve as a hub for sharing resources, success stories, and information to support long-term program momentum and community engagement.

1 Halifax Regional School Board Energy Matters Update . September 2008. [www.hrsb.ns.ca](http://www.hrsb.ns.ca/) Green Schools Contact Title Contact Information Notes Janelle Frail Executive Director (new in June, 2010),Nova Scotia Environ...

AI summary The document provides contact information for individuals and organizations involved in environmental education and sustainability initiatives in Nova Scotia, including the Nova Scotia Environmental Network (NSEN) and Green Schools Nova Scotia (GSNS). It highlights their roles in promoting education for sustainable development and the Green Schools program.

d learned about the program from builders, about one-fifth (9 of 43) had learned about it from a newspaper ad or story, and about one-sixth (7 of 43) had learned about it from a home show. (Table 4-2)

AI summary The document discusses how participants learned about a program, with most learning from builders, and others from newspaper ads, stories, or home shows. (Table 4-2)

n for an energy advisor? NMR Evaluation—2010 EnerGuide for New Houses Program Page B1 Appendix B: Detailed Tables The following table provides a detailed view of Table 4-14 in the report.

AI summary The document text refers to an evaluation of the 2010 EnerGuide for New Houses Program and includes an appendix with detailed tables, specifically referencing Table 4-14 from the report.

12% 37% Slightly more than one-half of 2010 respondents were sports facilities (54%). Manufacturing was the second most common business type at 15%. (Table 3-12) Table 3-12: Business Type 2008 Respondents 2009 Respondents 2010 Respondents...

AI summary The text presents data on the distribution of business types among respondents in 2008, 2009, and 2010, with sports facilities making up the majority in 2010, followed by manufacturing and retail.

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AI summary The text presents a table with numerical data, likely related to performance metrics or evaluations, and includes a heading referencing the evaluation of a 2010 C&I Custom Program. The data appears to be structured in rows with varying values and percentages, but no narrative explanation is provided.

NMR Evaluation of 2010 Small Business Lighting Solutions Program Page III

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 Small Business Lighting Solutions Program, focusing on its implementation and outcomes. It assesses the program's effectiveness in promoting energy efficiency and reducing costs for small businesses in Nova Scotia.

Findings and Recommendations Finding Recommendation SBLS-F4. SBLS-R4. As in 2008, the 2010 SBLS program encountered materials delivery NMR recommends that the DSM Administrator carefully issues. Delivery Agents estimated that anywhere betw...

AI summary The 2010 SBLS program faced materials delivery issues, with 60-80% of deliveries being late or incorrect. Despite a quality action plan by the Materials Vendor, issues persisted. NMR recommends monitoring the new program design and setting reliability and quality criteria for Materials Vendors.

► Third Parties Persons who are engaged in work activities at an Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation workplace who are not direct employees of the organization. They include, but are not limited to, volunteers, temporary agency employees, s...

AI summary The text defines third parties at Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation, including volunteers, temporary agency employees, student work-term participants, contractors, and custodial staff who are not direct employees of the organization.

► Manager of Human Resources The Manager of Human Resources for Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation is accountable to: - Be, or to designate, a Harassment Advisor - Provide advice as required to the CEO - Respond to allegations of offensive...

AI summary The Manager of Human Resources for Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation is responsible for designating a Harassment Advisor, providing advice to the CEO, and responding to allegations of offensive behaviour and employee inquiries.

► Employee A person who has an employment contract or letter of employment with Efficiency Nova Scotia.

AI summary An employee of Efficiency Nova Scotia is defined as someone who has an employment contract or letter of employment with the organization.

► Employee A person who has an employment contract or letter of employment with Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. Upon Board decision, an individual who does not have an employment contract or letter of employment may be considered an em...

AI summary An employee is defined as someone with an employment contract or letter of employment with Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. In some cases, individuals without such contracts may also be considered employees under Board decisions.

1. ORGANIZATION 1.1.1 The name of the organization shall be Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation.

AI summary The document establishes the name of the organization as Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation.

British Columbia: Energy Conservation Assistance Program Program Name Energy Conservation Assistance Program

AI summary The document introduces the British Columbia Energy Conservation Assistance Program, providing details about the program's name and purpose. However, no specific information about the program's structure, eligibility, or implementation is discussed in the text.

- 13 If the Custom new construction component for the Large Industrial sector is removed, it would - 14 represent an allocation reduction of$108,599. 15

AI summary The removal of the Custom new construction component for the Large Industrial sector would result in a reduction of $108,599 in allocation.