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Appliance Retirement Highlights - In Q3, Appliance Retirement remained on track to meet its 2024 energy and demand savings targets. - Wait times for participants were low in Q3, with appliance pick-up requests in the Halifax Regional Munic...
AI summary Appliance Retirement is on track to meet 2024 energy and demand savings targets. Q3 wait times were short (10 days in Halifax, under 30 days elsewhere), and marketing included email, paid media, and social media campaigns.
Instant Savings Highlights - Q3 energy and demand savings were consistent with expectations as the program component geared up for its fall campaign, which launched September 23 and will run until November 17. Like the spring campaign, fal...
AI summary Q3 energy and demand savings aligned with expectations as the fall campaign (Sep 23-Nov 17) launched, offering higher LED lighting rebates (up to 80%) compared to spring (70%). Marketing efforts included digital channels. Appliance replacement savings are tied to specific programs, with E1 administering initiatives and DSM funds covering costs for non-electrically heated homes.
Affordable Multi-family Housing Highlights - Energy savings remained low in Q3, as the program component is receiving fewer applications for prescriptive projects than expected in 2024. Average savings per project have also declined, prima...
AI summary Energy savings in the Affordable Multi-family Housing program remained low in Q3 2024 due to fewer prescriptive project applications and smaller building sizes. Efforts to boost participation included revising affordability criteria, planning webinars, and improving application intake. A marketing campaign targeting non-profits continued, with a Q4 email campaign planned for multi-unit residential buildings.
Efficient Product Installation Highlights - Participation and savings results are lower year-to-date than last year. Measure saturation continues to rise, leading to fewer homes visited and lower average savings per home. - Electrician-ins...
AI summary Participation and savings in efficient product installations are lower year-to-date due to measure saturation. Electrician-installed measures (smart thermostats, etc.) were introduced in Q3, with expected Q4 growth. Marketing campaigns and community blitzes in Q3 boosted participation in targeted areas. Green Heat participants are encouraged to book smart thermostat installations.
Green Heat Highlights - Green Heat continued to experience low application volumes in Q3, as uptake of the most popular measure in the program component (heat pumps) continues to be impacted by the federal Canada Greener Homes Grant progra...
AI summary Green Heat saw low Q3 applications due to the Canada Greener Homes Grant's higher rebates, with single-zone mini-split heat pumps dominating. Marketing focused on cooling benefits and targeting those who missed the federal grant deadline. E1's Home Energy Assessment program influenced participant choices through no-interest financing options.
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL (2024) - As expected, and as noted in the Q1 and Q2 2024 DSM Reports[5](#page-17-0), demand for initial Home Energy Assessments (EnerGuide Evaluation) continued to decline in Q3, but Home Energy Assessment remains on t...
AI summary Demand for Home Energy Assessments declined in Q3 2024 but remains on track to meet mid-course adjusted targets due to the Canada Greener Homes Grant and billing analysis adjustments. Marketing campaigns are planned to boost 2024 savings, though reduced demand may impact 2025 outcomes.
Residential Behaviour Highlights - The first energy savings results for the Residential Behaviour program component were available from delivery partner, Bidgely, in Q3. Energy savings of 0.5 GWh were achieved in Q2, and 1.47 GWh were achi...
AI summary The Residential Behaviour program achieved 0.5 GWh savings in Q2 and 1.47 GWh in early Q3, with Bidgely as the delivery partner. E1 reports lower initial savings due to program ramp-up and delayed participant engagement. Q3 efforts focused on improving personalization of Efficiency Insights Reports through enhanced recommendations and survey participation.
Business Energy Rebates Highlights - The Application Rebates service of Business Energy Rebates had a strong Q3, while the Instant Rebates service results for Q3 were slightly lower than expected (as compared to previous years). - In the I...
AI summary Business Energy Rebates saw mixed Q3 results: Application Rebates performed strongly, while Instant Rebates fell short of expectations. Instant Rebates may improve in Q4 due to increased lighting rebates and new distributors. Solar PV pilot rebates gained traction with 40+ applications, but roadway lighting received no submissions. Marketing campaigns for BNI and in-store rebates exceeded engagement goals. The team aims to close Application Rebates projects by year-end to offset Instant Rebates' shortfall.
Custom Highlights - Custom energy savings were higher in Q3 than the same quarter of 2023, and were distributed fairly evenly across the Building Optimization, Retrofit, and New Construction services. - Custom continued to target compresse...
AI summary Custom energy savings in Q3 exceeded 2023 levels, evenly distributed across Building Optimization, Retrofit, and New Construction. Custom prioritizes compressed air projects for faster execution and seeks to enhance audit services. Engagement with companies, municipalities, and government departments for rebate-eligible projects continued.
DIRECT INSTALLATION (2024) - Several larger projects generated significant energy savings in Q3, resulting in the highest quarter so far this year for energy savings. - Cycle times and overall program participation continue to be affected...
AI summary Q3 saw record energy savings from large projects, but program challenges persist due to supply chain issues and contractor prioritization. Small Business Energy Solutions improved data accuracy via a partner portal, while BNI awareness campaigns focused on small businesses.