Topic:"Small Business Energy Solutions" in M11630

5.1 2023 Evaluation Activities Evaluation activities are conducted annually by E1'sindependent evaluation consultant to ensure accurate determination of net electrical energy, net system-peak demand savings, and available capacity. These r...

AI summary In 2023, E1 conducted annual evaluation activities including audit reviews, condensed/comprehensive impact evaluations, market evaluations, and process evaluations for DSM programs. These assessments aimed to track progress toward performance targets, with specific focus on programs like Green Heat and Strategic Energy Management. Results were included in the 2023 DSM Evaluation reports filed with the APR.

DIRECT INSTALLATION (2023) - o a contractor spotlight campaign ran from August 14 to December 18. This campaign featured Efficiency Preferred Partner members, information about the incentives offered through Small Business Energy Solutions...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) conducted a contractor spotlight campaign (August 14–December 18) highlighting Efficiency Preferred Partner members and incentives like Small Business Energy Solutions and Business Energy Rebates. A general BNI marketing campaign targeted all Nova Scotia businesses year-round, while Business Development Managers supported retrofit projects across lighting, heating, and refrigeration.

3 BNI MEASURE GROSS SAVINGS PARAMETERS The following sections outline all necessary parameters to calculate gross energy savings for BER Instant Rebates and SBES direct install semi-prescriptive measures as well as measures added to the BE...

AI summary This section outlines the parameters required to calculate gross energy savings for BER Instant Rebates and SBES direct install semi-prescriptive measures, as well as additional measures included in the BER-AR and SBES offerings.

VIII. General Recommendations 1. Savings Verification Recommendation No. 1: The Savings Verification study recommends acceptance of the 2023 evaluation results for energy savings and for demand-reduction for all programs with the understan...

AI summary The Savings Verification study recommends accepting 2023 energy savings and demand-reduction evaluation results for all programs, pending a literature review on smart thermostats for the 2024 Measure Assessment Update. This acceptance is conditional on the Evaluator's upcoming analysis.

2. Instant Savings Instant Savings is administered as an in-store discount program for energy-efficient products. The program is implemented through a delivery agent, Summerhill Group, Inc., and participating national and independent retai...

AI summary Instant Savings is an in-store discount program for energy-efficient products administered by Summerhill Group, Inc., with participation from retailers. The 2023 evaluation showed net energy and peak demand savings exceeded targets despite lower NTGR for LEDs. LED baseline shifts to 2025 will reduce program savings claims, though new product additions (e.g., ENERGY STAR dishwashers) offset market saturation.

7. Affordable Multifamily Housing (AMH) The Affordable Multifamily Housing (AMH) program provides affordable-housing owners and nonprofit organizations, including rehabilitation and transition housing, with incentives for building-wide ene...

AI summary The Affordable Multifamily Housing (AMH) program incentivizes energy retrofits in affordable housing, funded by electric ratepayers and the Province of Nova Scotia. Incentives increased to 80% for electrical projects and 100% for transition housing. Program participation rose 61% in 2023, with 1.46 GWh in energy savings and 0.741 MW in peak demand reduction, exceeding targets. No specific recommendations were made by the Evaluator.

p> Efficiency Nova Scotia reports mid-course adjusted targets in the evaluation reports. The Annual Progress Report presents both the original targets and the mid-course adjustments, with explanation. to help with the decision on which mea...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia adjusted program targets mid-course, with evaluations showing increased incentives post-2020 boosted participation in 2021-2022, though 2023 participation declined. The SBES program's evaluation included impact and process assessments, surveys, and GHG emission calculations, while the CDI pilot used a condensed impact evaluation.

Program Specific Recommendations

AI summary The document outlines program-specific recommendations for energy efficiency initiatives in Nova Scotia, including appliance retirement, home energy assessments, and residential and commercial incentive programs. Key entities and acronyms related to these programs are detailed in the context.

5. Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) SVR-7 : Shifts in program delivery and promotion away from account manager interactions and the subsequent decline in Audit-path project numbers are negatively impacting program performance and sho...

AI summary SVR-7 highlights declining Audit-path project numbers due to reduced account manager interactions, advocating for regional contractors with performance-based reimbursements to boost participation. SVR-8 recommends a non-participant spillover survey to inform future rebate programs and identify additional measures.