Factors of overestimation – Inherent in the operating environment Challenges that are present with the estimation of participation. We appreciate that it is challenging to estimate customer uptake of measures within program components. Pre...
AI summary The document highlights challenges in estimating customer participation in energy efficiency programs, leading to overestimation. For RDI and Rental Properties and Condos, customers favored lighting measures over other options, resulting in lower energy savings but reduced costs. HEA faced lower participation due to provincial funding cuts and capacity issues, impacting program outcomes.
Factors of overestimation – Inherent in the operating environment Challenges that are present with the estimation of participation. We appreciate that it is challenging to estimate customer uptake of measures within program components. Pre...
AI summary The text discusses overestimation in Nova Scotia's Demand Side Management (DSM) programs, particularly in Residential Direct Install (RDI) and Home Energy Assessment (HEA). Customer preferences for lighting measures led to lower energy savings and costs in RDI and Rental Properties programs. HEA faced lower participation due to provincial funding cuts and capacity issues. EfficiencyOne's planning assumptions and external factors like funding changes impacted program outcomes.