The Pay for Performance (P4P) program offers eligible organizations financial incentives to make substantial reductions in electricity consumption within their facilities. Incentives are based on a building’s realized energy performance verified at the meter and paid upon verification of at least a 10% reduction in electrical energy consumption.

Benefits & Features

Invest in actual savings, not separate measures.

• Covers a variety of energy efficiency initiatives.

• Offers freedom and flexibility to retrofit buildings how you want.

• Designed to support deeper savings, including capital and non-capital measures.

• Reduced administrative burden to estimate energy savings and complete rebate applications.

• Supports multiple upgrades in one single transaction.

• Can help you achieve energy savings of 10% or more.

• Enhances workspace comfort and productivity, reduces operating costs, and increases the building’s value.

Eligibility

The P4P program is open to institutional, not-for-profit, and commercial (including multi-unit residential) customers. Applicants must work with an approved consultant from the Efficiency Preferred Partner (EPP) network, to apply. Projects may be eligible for the P4P program if:

• The facility is served directly or indirectly by Nova Scotia Power Inc.

• Target project savings are greater than 10% reduction of annual energy consumption per facility included in the project

• Consume at least 1,000,000 kWh annually*

  • Can combine up to 5 buildings to meet this requirement.

• Have a minimum of 12 months of interval meter data of typical usage, at hourly resolution or better, from a revenue-grade meter*

* Exceptions may be considered at the discretion of Efficiency Nova Scotia. For full program eligibility, conditions for incentive payment, measurement and verification protocols and reporting requirements view the P4P Project Guide.

To participate in P4P

Please select a consultant from our Efficiency Preferred Partner network then complete the following steps.

Carmichael Engineering Contact: Mathew Healy 902-468-9837 energy@carmichael-eng.ca EastPoint Engineering Contact: Amanda Christianson 902-422-2000 info@eastpoint.ca Ecopilot Contact: Jennie King 1-800-217-1788 info@ecopilotai.com Star Energy Solutions Contact: Kuldeep Saxena 416-800-7774 info@starenergy-solutions.com Tate Engineering Contact: Roxanne Tate 902-818-0697 info@tateengineering.com WSP Canada Inc. Contact: Troy Greene 902-536-0522 troy.greene@wsp.com

How it works

1. Program Application & Baseline Period Model Submit the P4P Project Application for an initial eligibility screening. Once approved, your consultant will complete and submit a baseline period model report to Efficiency Nova Scotia.

2. Implement Measures Start to implement your energy efficiency measures outlined in your project agreement. The implementation period is up to 12 months.

3. Submit Quarterly Implementation Reports For the duration of the project implementation period, submit quarterly updates that summarize the implementation status of your energy efficiency measures and identify any major changes to the building or non-routine adjustments that have occurred. Once implementation is complete, the performance period can begin.

4. Complete End of Performance Report Within 60 days of the end of the performance period, your consultant submits a report that includes verification of electrical energy savings through modeling. The end of performance period report must include all supporting documentation as specified in the M&V Guidelines.

5. Verification & Payment Efficiency Nova Scotia verifies implemented measures, M&V results, and energy savings. If project criteria are met, incentive payment is issued.