Topic:"Residential Solar Pv Program" in M11630

Home Energy Assessment Highlights - Home Energy Assessment had strong participation and energy and demand savings results throughout 2023, as the Canada Greener Homes Grant program drove customer interest. - After signing an agreement with...

AI summary The Home Energy Assessment program in Nova Scotia saw increased participation and energy savings in 2023, driven by the Canada Greener Homes Grant. E1 partnered with Natural Resources Canada to administer rebates starting March 2023, leading to higher savings per participant due to solar adoption. E1 expanded by signing agreements with three new service organizations to meet growing demand.

For solar PV measures introduced through HEA with the CGH Grant, savings correspond to an offset from the electricity grid and are calculated by using a tracked unitary savings value of 1,086 kWh per kW (size of the solar PV system). This...

AI summary The Evaluator determined a unitary savings value of 1,086 kWh per kW for solar PV systems installed through HEA using data from SolarHomes participants and applied a calibration ratio of 1.009 derived from a study comparing modelled and actual production data.

Table 10: Solar PV Savings Values Obtained from SolarHomes Program Year Number of Installations Tracked Savings (from PVWatts) Calibrated Savings (multiplied by 1.009) 2021/2022 2,751 1,086 kWh/kW 1,097 kWh/kW 2022/2023 2,056 1,062 kWh/kW...

AI summary Table 10 presents solar PV savings values from SolarHomes for the years 2021/2022 and 2022/2023, showing tracked and calibrated savings. The average calibrated savings value is 1,086 kWh/kW, which means no adjustment to the tracked savings value used by EOne is required.

0-10 SCALE WITH END POINT LABELS – RECORD NUMBER - 98. Don't Know - 99. Refused [READ FIRST TIME THROUGH ONLY] I would like you to consider what actions you would have taken if there was no solar PV rebate. For the next questions, answer o...

AI summary The text presents a survey question asking respondents to rate on a scale from 0 to 10 the likelihood they would install a solar PV system if there were no solar PV rebate, with 0 being 'Very Unlikely' and 10 being 'Very Likely.'

- C6. If there were no solar PV rebate, what is the likelihood that you would have postponed your solar PV installation by at least one year? Response 98 Don't Know 99 Refused C7. I would like you to rate the importance of the following th...

AI summary The text includes a question about the likelihood of postponing solar PV installation without a rebate and asks respondents to rate the importance of factors influencing their decision. It also references a section on free-ridership related to home performance and energy efficiency upgrades.

C1/C2. Had you already decided to install a solar PV system BEFORE you heard about the rebate available?

AI summary The question asks whether the individual had already decided to install a solar PV system prior to becoming aware of the rebate program.

Just to confirm: Before you learned about the solar PV rebate, you had already made the decision to install a solar PV system? 2023 Sample Size 29 Yes 34% No 66% Base: Respondents who installed Solar PV.

AI summary The proceeding discusses a survey conducted in 2023 regarding solar PV installations, with 34% of respondents confirming they had already decided to install a solar PV system before learning about the rebate.

C3. Efficiency Nova Scotia gave you a rebate for the solar PV system you installed. If you had not received the rebate, would you have paid for the full cost of the solar PV system you installed? Please answer using a scale of 0 to 10, wit...

AI summary The question asks whether the respondent would have paid for a solar PV system without the rebate provided by Efficiency Nova Scotia, using a scale from 0 to 10.

2023 Sample Size 29 MEAN 6.6 Base: Respondents who installed Solar PV

AI summary The document presents a sample size of 29 respondents who installed Solar PV, with a mean value of 6.6. This data is likely related to a study or analysis of solar photovoltaic installations in Nova Scotia.

C4. If there were no solar PV rebate, what is the likelihood that you would have installed a solar PV system? 2023 Sample Size 29 MEAN 6.2 Base: Respondents who installed Solar PV

AI summary The survey asks respondents about the likelihood of installing a solar PV system without the rebate. The sample size is 29, and the mean response is 6.2.

C5. If there were no solar PV rebate, what is the likelihood that you would have installed the same number of panels or the same capacity of solar PV system? 2023 Sample Size 23 MEAN 7.7 Base: Respondents who definitely have pay the full c...

AI summary The question explores the likelihood of installing the same number or capacity of solar PV systems without a rebate. The sample size is 23, with a mean of 7.7, based on respondents who would definitely pay the full cost.

C6. If there were no solar PV rebate, what is the likelihood that you would have postponed your solar PV installation by at least one year? 2023 Sample Size 29 MEAN 4.4 Base: Respondents who installed Solar PV

AI summary This section asks respondents who installed solar PV about the likelihood of postponing installation by at least one year if there were no solar PV rebate. The sample size is 29, with a mean response of 4.4.

Responses of 'Don't know' and 'Refused' are excluded from the mean calculation C7A, B,C. I would like you to rate the importance of the following three factors in your decision to install your solar PV system. Use a scale from 0 to 10 wher...

AI summary The text discusses the importance of factors influencing the decision to install a solar PV system, with respondents rating each factor on a scale from 0 to 10. The context involves customer feedback and program evaluation in a regulatory proceeding.

2023 Sample Size Mean The solar PV Rebate 29 6.9 Information or recommendations provided in the Renovation Upgrade Report 29 5.2 Expert information or advice from the energy advisor who came to your home to conduct the energy assessment 29...

AI summary The document presents data on the solar PV rebate program in 2023, including a sample size of 29 respondents and a mean value of 6.9. It also highlights feedback on information provided through the Renovation Upgrade Report and expert advice from energy advisors, with mean values of 5.2 and 4.8 respectively.

Table 3: 2023 Instant Rebates Corrected Tracked Savings - Pumping Program Component Results Value Tracked by EOne Corrected Tracked Value Value Unit Value Unit Value Instant Rebates - Pumping Gross Energy Savings – at the Generator 0.367 G...

AI summary Table 3 presents corrected tracked savings for the 2023 Instant Rebates Pumping program. Both gross and net energy and peak demand savings at the generator are nearly identical, with minimal changes after correction.

[READ THIS INTRO IF SOLAR PV] We would like to better understand your organization's decision-making process regarding the Solar photovoltaics (PV) project you implemented at [SPECIFY LOCATION\ ]. \ [IF MORE THAN ONE COMPLETED PROJECT IS B...

AI summary The text is an introduction to an interview aimed at understanding an organization's decision-making process regarding solar PV projects. It emphasizes confidentiality and aggregate reporting of responses, and notes that the interview may cover multiple projects.

Factor [READ AND RANDOMIZE] Responses a. [ASK IF Retrofit] The program financial incentive for the [Investigation or Feasibility Study]. Response 98 Don't Know Refused b. The program financial incentive for the implementation of the [solar...

AI summary The text presents a series of questions and responses related to a program's financial incentives, energy efficiency measures, and technical assistance provided by Efficiency Nova Scotia. Most responses indicate a lack of knowledge or refusal to answer. The questions focus on program implementation, energy savings, and the use of an Onsite Energy Manager.

Table 4: Proportion of Lighting Products Used Indoors Type of Product Program Component % Indoor Source A-type LED Lamps 7 97% 2021 EPI Tracking Sheet Reflector and Decorative LED Lamps 8 (Except PAR38) EPI 100% 2021 EPI Evaluation (on-sit...

AI summary Table 4 provides data on the proportion of various lighting products used indoors, including LED lamps, fixtures, and motion sensors. The data comes from various sources such as tracking sheets, evaluations, and studies, with some percentages based on assumptions.

Installation Rates Installation rates for solar DHW systems are estimated at 100% due to their relatively high cost.

AI summary The installation rates for solar domestic hot water (DHW) systems are estimated at 100% due to their relatively high cost.

3.7 Solar Photovoltaic

AI summary This section discusses the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) program, focusing on its implementation, benefits, and challenges related to residential and commercial solar installations in Nova Scotia.

3.7.1 Interactive Effects Interactive effects are assumed to be nil for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects since the equipment involved in such systems is typically installed outdoors.

AI summary The text states that interactive effects are assumed to be nil for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects due to the outdoor installation of the equipment involved.

3.7.3 Solar Photovoltaic Measures

AI summary This section discusses Solar Photovoltaic Measures, likely outlining policies, programs, or initiatives related to the deployment and management of solar photovoltaic systems.

Summary [Table](#page-123-0) 181 presents a summary of the values used to calculate savings for solar PV projects. The detailed methodology follows.

AI summary Table 181 summarizes the values used to calculate savings for solar PV projects, with a detailed methodology provided in the proceeding document.