E-12023 DSM Annual Progress Repot
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Instant Savings Highlights - Instant Savings ran two successful campaigns with higher-than-anticipated uptake and strong campaign savings results. - o The spring campaign ran from March 31 to May 29 at 163 store locations across the provin...
AI summary Instant Savings conducted successful spring and fall campaigns with high participation and strong savings outcomes. Campaigns included 240+ in-store events across 163+ locations, with LED lighting, dehumidifiers, and ENERGY STAR dishwashers as top-selling products. E1 administers HomeWarming programs with provincial funding and DSM funds covering appliance costs for non-electric homes.
RESIDENTIAL EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2023) - o promotion of the spring and fall campaigns, which included in-store signage and events, social media advertising and posts across multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn), targ...
AI summary The 2023 Residential Efficient Product Rebates initiative promoted energy-efficient products through spring/fall campaigns, digital outreach, in-store signage, and video content. Efforts included social media, email, radio, and transit advertising, targeting products like smart thermostats and ventilating fans.
Affordable Multi-family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations Highlights - Affordable Multi-family Housing saw strong participation and savings results in 2023, as 79 projects completed, reaching its highest level of participation since lau...
AI summary Affordable Multi-family Housing in Nova Scotia achieved record participation in 2023 with 79 completed projects, driven by outreach and co-funding. Rising costs prompted rebate adjustments, though some participants withdrew due to lower-than-expected rebates. The program targeted co-ops to avoid split-incentives and used digital marketing to boost engagement.
Efficient Product Installation Highlights - The average number of Efficient Product Installation products installed per home in 2023 was 15.8, consistent with recent years.[11](#page-24-0) LEDs remained the most prevalent measure type, acc...
AI summary In 2023, 15.8 efficient products per home were installed, with LEDs dominating at 77%. Smart thermostats for mini-split heat pumps remained popular, though E1 paused smart baseboard thermostat trials due to lower revenue and competition. Window film kits were introduced in Q3. Marketing campaigns and community blitzes drove participation, with 11 events held province-wide.
Green Heat Highlights - Participation in Green Heat was lower in 2023 compared to prior years[,13](#page-25-0) as more customers sought out higher rebates through the Greener Homes program, co-delivered with E1's Home Energy Assessment pro...
AI summary Green Heat participation dropped in 2023 due to higher rebates in the Greener Homes program. Mini-split heat pumps dominated installations. E1 plans to increase rebates for heat pumps and stoves to boost participation, while marketing campaigns focused on wood stoves and heat pumps. A home renovation campaign improved website traffic.
Residential Behaviour Highlights - Residential Behaviour did not achieve savings in 2023 as the program component did not launch in 2023 as originally planned. The launch is now scheduled for 2024. - Throughout the year, E1 collaborated wi...
AI summary The Residential Behaviour program was delayed until 2024, affecting 2023 savings. E1 collaborated with NS Power to resolve overlaps, using Bidgely as the vendor. A randomized control trial (RCT) approach was adopted for evaluation, with adjusted 2023 expenses focusing on setup costs. Marketing plans for 2024 were developed.
BNI EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2023) - Several on-site distributor appreciation events were held to recognize Instant Rebates distributor partners. In 2023, the program had more than 50 participating distributor locations across the provin...
AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebates (2023) program expanded distributor engagement through events and a contractor/distributor pilot initiative. Marketing efforts for Business Energy Rebates included campaigns, webinars, and outreach. Supply chain delays reduced completed projects, with many expected to finish in 2024.
CUSTOM INCENTIVES (2023) - o two digital marketing campaigns ran year-round. The BNI general media campaign targeted all businesses across Nova Scotia and the commercial building campaign targeted building owners and managers; - o installa...
AI summary Efforts to promote the Custom program in Nova Scotia included year-round digital marketing campaigns targeting businesses and building owners, installation of banners at construction sites, targeted advertisements, a quick reference guide for Retrofit services, and engagement with companies through presentations and webinars to raise awareness of Pay-For-Performance opportunities.
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.
1 5.6 Enabling Strategies - 2 The Enabling Strategies component in the 2023-2025 DSM Plan focuses on the following three - 3 categories: - 4 Education and Outreach; - 5 Development and Research; and - 6 Other Enabling Strategies. 7 8 [Tabl...
AI summary The 2023-2025 DSM Plan's Enabling Strategies component includes three categories: Education and Outreach, Development and Research, and Other Enabling Strategies. Table 14 highlights E1's 2023 Enabling Strategy activities, focusing on initiatives to support demand-side management goals.
Education and Outreach Education and Outreach activities included: - in-person attendance at community events, including home shows, trade shows, conventions. - E1's summer events program, where E1 had a booth or display at summer communit...
AI summary Education and Outreach activities included community events, E1's summer events with nine community engagements, radio shows, Green Schools initiatives with training, presentations, and virtual field trips, and outreach in Mi'kmaw communities through the Diverse Communities initiative. Over 28,000 students were reached via Green Schools programs in 2023.
ENABLING STRATEGIES 2023 ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS - o finalizing strategic partnership agreements with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia, Ecology Action Centre; and Business is Jammin'; - o planning, delivery, and support of eve...
AI summary E1/ENS highlighted 2023 activities including strategic partnerships with organizations like the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, energy efficiency education programs for youth and professionals, social media growth, media engagement, course offerings, and website improvements. Initiatives focused on expanding energy efficiency awareness and green career opportunities.
Regulatory Affairs - Engagement with regulatory stakeholders and the DSM Advisory Group (DSMAG) including: - o DSMAG meeting on the 2022 Annual Progress Report and 2022 Evaluation Reports and facilitation of DSMAG process to consider these...
AI summary The document outlines engagement activities with regulatory stakeholders and the DSM Advisory Group (DSMAG), including meetings on the 2022 Annual Progress Report, development of DSM cost-effectiveness testing methodology, and planning for the 2026-2030 DSM Plan. E1's Residential Behaviour program and evaluation processes are highlighted.
E-22023 DSM Programs Evaluation Reports
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Table 2: 2023 Participant Surveys Program Component Participants Residential Instant Savings 122 Home Energy Assessment 100 Green Heat 124 BNI Small Business Energy Solutions 46 Total 392 › In-depth interviews with program staff, participa...
AI summary Table 2 outlines the number of participants in various programs in 2023, including residential and business initiatives. In-depth interviews were conducted between August 2023 and January 2024 to evaluate program impact, free-ridership, and spillover effects.
SBES Findings and Recommendations This subsection presents the key findings from the SBES evaluation. 2023 SBES-Finding: Net electrical energy and peak demand savings did not meet targets for 2023. 2023 SBES-Finding: Participation in SBES...
AI summary The 2023 SBES evaluation found that net electrical energy and peak demand savings did not meet targets, participation decreased, and free-ridership for DIY increased. Recommendations include improving the CIS and implementing communication strategies for participants nearing project expiration. Satisfaction levels remain high, but stakeholders are dissatisfied with processing times.
3 SBES Process Evaluation This section presents the results of surveys and interviews with SBES participants, dropped-out participants (businesses that applied to SBES but whose projects had not been completed after a minimum of 8 months),...
AI summary This section evaluates the SBES program through surveys and interviews with participants, dropped-out participants, contractors, and program staff, presenting results by topic and stakeholder group.
3.1.1 Participants The main source of participant awareness about SBES, as shown in [Table](#page-179-3) 6, continues to be contractors, equipment vendors, or energy consultants (35%), while other key sources include prior experience with...
AI summary The primary source of awareness about the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program is contractors, equipment vendors, or energy consultants (35%), followed by prior experience with the program (20%) and the ENS website (20%). Other sources include friends or colleagues (11%), the internet (11%), and emails/newsletters (9%).
C. Challenges and Opportunities C1. In your experience, what are the most common concerns or participation challenges faced by potential participants in SBES that cause them not to participate? How do you address these concerns and challen...
AI summary The text outlines a series of questions posed to stakeholders regarding the Smart Building Energy Solutions (SBES) program, focusing on challenges faced by potential and registered participants, contractor availability, industry sectors with energy improvement potential, participant feedback, and ways to improve the program experience.
B. Awareness and Motivations for Participating
AI summary This section discusses the awareness and motivations for participating in the regulatory proceeding, focusing on factors that influence stakeholder engagement and involvement in the process.
E-32023 Savings Verification Review
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real and to determine whether or not behavior changes associated with program delivery are resulting in significantly reduced energy savings from those expected by the delivery agent.[19](#page-26-0) 19 In fieldwork, our Savings Verificati...
AI summary The text highlights issues with heat pump installations under the Home Energy Assessment (HEA) program, noting that improper operation by homeowners leads to negative energy savings. The Evaluator recommends adding an education component to address misunderstandings about heat pump functionality and improve program outcomes.
y retrofits. In 2023 the Energy Management Information System (EMIS) program was absorbed as a subprogram within SEM and now functions as an additional measure that may be adopted by the SEM program. In 2023 the SEM program continued to pr...
AI summary In 2023, the SEM program absorbed EMIS as a subprogram, leading to 9 participants with savings driven by compressed air leak repairs (70%) and control automations (25%). A single participant accounted for 54% of savings, offsetting a potential decline. The Evaluator conducted an impact evaluation without metering studies, ignoring 2023 verification recommendations.
HRM where problems do not appear to be as prevalent). Using automated or electric systems, box checking, call center scripts, and the lack of physical presence are likely contributors to this problem. SVR-10 : Have two or more teams that p...
AI summary The text identifies issues in HRM, attributing them to automated systems and lack of physical presence. Recommendation SVR-10 suggests increasing field presence outside HRM, enhancing communication, and strengthening Efficiency Nova Scotia's oversight to improve service quality.
95973Summary Report - EOne
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1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND - EfficiencyOne ("E1") filed its 2023 Annual Progress Report ("APR") and 2023 DSM Evaluation - Reports with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board ("NSUARB") on April 1, 2024.[1](#page-2-1) 3 On July 29, -...
AI summary EfficiencyOne submitted its 2023 Annual Progress Report and DSM Evaluation Reports to the NSUARB, which directed inclusion in DSMAG discussions. Stakeholders, including the Small Business Advocate and Consumer Advocate, provided feedback on small business programs, affordable housing, and underspent funds. E1 responded to comments ahead of the October 2024 DSMAG meeting.
2. OUTCOMES - E1 presented an overview of its reply comments at the DSMAG session.[4](#page-3-2) E1 invited further - comments and questions from stakeholders and responded to them during the session. The - NSUARB's Verification Consultant...
AI summary E1 presented its reply comments at the DSMAG session, inviting stakeholder feedback. NSUARB's Verification Consultant Gil Peach and associate John Mitchell attended. E1 will file its final Summary Report on November 20, 2024, including responses to stakeholder comments circulated on October 24, 2024.
3. CLOSING E1 thanksthe DSMAG membersfor their comments and engagement on these reports. The October 31, 2024 DSMAG meeting was conducted via Microsoft Teams.
AI summary E1 thanks DSMAG members for their engagement on reports. The October 31, 2024 DSMAG meeting was conducted via Microsoft Teams.
REPLY TO STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS - 2 EfficiencyOne ("E1") filed its 2023 Annual Progress Report ("APR") and 2023 DSM Evaluation - Reports with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board ("NSUARB") on April 1, 2024.[1](#page-5-0) 3 On July 29, -...
AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) submitted 2023 reports to the NSUARB, which directed E1 to present them to the DSMAG for discussion. Stakeholders including the SBA and CA provided comments, prompting E1's reply. The NSUARB emphasized involving DSMAG and requiring a post-session summary report.
1 Table 1: DSMAG Member Comments and E1 Response
AI summary Table 1 summarizes DSMAG member comments and EfficiencyOne's (E1) responses regarding demand-side management programs. Key stakeholders include the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB), Small Business Advocate (SBA), and Consumer Advocate (CA), highlighting stakeholder input on regulatory proposals and efficiency initiatives.
Key finding include:
AI summary The regulatory proceeding involves the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) and stakeholders including the DSM Advisory Group (DSMAG), EfficiencyOne (E1), Small Business Advocate (SBA), and Consumer Advocate (CA). Key findings likely address utility regulation, stakeholder input, and policy considerations.
M11630 / 2023 DSM Annual Progress Report, 2023 DSM Evaluation Reports, 2023 Savings Verification Report // EfficiencyOne Reply to Stakeholder Comments DSMAG Member Comments E1 Response
AI summary The document outlines the EfficiencyOne response to stakeholder comments on the 2023 DSM Annual Progress Report, Evaluation Reports, and Savings Verification Report. It reflects engagement with the DSM Advisory Group and other stakeholders in the regulatory process.
1 CLOSING - 2 E1 wishes to thank the DSMAG members for providing written comments on the 2023 DSM APR, - 3 2023 DSM Evaluation Reports, and 2023 Savings Verification Report and for the opportunity to - 4 respond to these comments. DATE: Oc...
AI summary E1 expresses gratitude to the DSMAG for their written comments on the 2023 DSM APR, 2023 DSM Evaluation Reports, and 2023 Savings Verification Report, as well as for the opportunity to respond to these comments.