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Topic:"2023-2026 DSM Plan" in M12780

Matter: EfficiencyOne - 2027-2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan Application
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E-12027-2031 DSM Plan Application 10 passages
16 Table 11: Proposed 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan Performance Targets p. pp. 66-67
16 Table 11: Proposed 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan Performance Targets Available Energy Peak Demand Low-Income & Demand Solar-PV DSM Resource Savings Savings Equity Energy Response Generation (GWh) (MW) Savings (GWh) Capacity (GWh) (MW) En...

AI summary Table 11 outlines the proposed 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan Performance Targets, including energy efficiency savings, peak demand reductions, low-income and equity energy savings, demand response capacity, and solar-PV generation targets.

8 2.1 2023–2026 DSM PLAN p. p. 90
8 2.1 2023–2026 DSM PLAN 9 E1's current approved DSM Plan (2023–2026) provides for the delivery of DSM programs through the end of 2026. [1](#page-90-2) With three of the four Plan years now complete, E1 has made substantial progress towar...

AI summary E1 has made significant progress towards its 2023–2026 DSM Plan performance targets, achieving 82% of energy savings, 84% of demand savings, and 84% of energy savings for affordable housing and Mi'kmaw projects. The 2026 DSM Extension is expected to help achieve 90% compliance for all targets by December 31, 2026.

2 p. pp. 90-91
2 Table 1: 2023–2026 Approved Plan and Results Year Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Available Demand Response Capacity (MW) Low-Inc...

AI summary The table presents the 2023–2026 Approved Plan and Results for energy efficiency programs, detailing investments, benefits, energy savings, and program administrator costs. It compares approved plans with actual results and provides percentages of achievement for various metrics across the years.

2.2.7 2023–2026 DSM PLAN RATE CLASS RESULTS p. p. 91
2.2.7 2023–2026 DSM PLAN RATE CLASS RESULTS - 7 E1 has provided 2023–2025 rate class results, in addition to 2026 DSM Extension anticipated results, - 8 compared to the approved 2023–2026 Plan, in Table 2, below. 9 10 11 12 13 14 2025 actu...

AI summary E1 has provided 2023–2025 rate class results and 2026 DSM Extension anticipated results, compared to the approved 2023–2026 Plan. 2025 actual expenditures were slightly lower than the approved 2025 Plan, with the medium industrial rate class showing higher spending due to increased participation in the BNI Demand Response program.

Section 176 p. p. 98
- Table 3, below, highlights that for the 2023-2026 DSM Plan period, E1's spending by rate class has aligned - 21 proportionately with the approved spending by rate class.

AI summary Table 3 shows that E1's spending by rate class during the 2023-2026 DSM Plan period has aligned proportionately with the approved spending by rate class.

16 4.1 PORTFOLIO KEY INSIGHTS p. p. 108
16 4.1 PORTFOLIO KEY INSIGHTS The 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan will invest $318.75 million to achieve 435.4 GWh of incremental cumulative net energy savings, 85.0 MW of cumulative system-peak demand savings, 29.3 MW of available capacity f...

AI summary The 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan is projected to invest $318.75 million to achieve significant energy savings, demand reductions, and solar-PV generation. Key insights and impacts are detailed in Table 5.

DATE FILED: March 31, 2026 Page 24 of 112 p. p. 111
DATE FILED: March 31, 2026 Page 24 of 112 Area of Change Change/New Element Rationale and Context beneficial initiatives in its upcoming five-year DSM Plan"12 • E1 evaluated whether Residential Behaviour could be repurposed as a marketing...

AI summary The document outlines changes to the DSM Plan, including the introduction of a new Mi'kmaw New Home Construction program component, the removal of residential lighting from Instant Savings and Efficient Product Installation due to LED becoming the baseline, and a transition in BNI lighting market starting in mid-2026.

4.6 2027–2031 DSM PREFERRED PLAN INVESTMENT OVERVIEW p. p. 122
4.6 2027–2031 DSM PREFERRED PLAN INVESTMENT OVERVIEW E1's total investment for the 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan is $318.75 million.

AI summary E1's total investment for the 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan is projected to be $318.75 million.

15 Table 15: 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan Rate Class Savings and Expenditures p. pp. 127-129
15 Table 15: 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan Rate Class Savings and Expenditures 2027–2031 2027-2031 87.9 629.4 10.0 0.2 0.0 18.8 2027 0.7 6.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.5 2028 0.7 6.7 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.6 2029 0.6 6.5 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.6 Municipal (24) 2030 0.6 6...

AI summary Table 15 presents the projected savings and expenditures for the 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan, detailing energy savings, peak demand savings, and expenditures across different rate classes and years.

16 Table 62: 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan Performance Indicators p. p. 186
16 Table 62: 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan Performance Indicators DSM Resource Performance Indicators Annual incremental energy savings (reported by program and rate class) (GWh) Cumulative energy savings (reported by program and rate class...

AI summary Table 62 outlines performance indicators for the 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan, including annual and cumulative energy and peak demand savings by program and rate class, with a focus on low-income and equity programs such as Affordable Multifamily Housing and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project.

E-22025 DSM Annual Progress Report 4 passages
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY p. p. 4
chieved in 2023 and the 172.8 GWh achieved in 2024, represents 82% progress towards the four-year Plan target of 528.7 GWh); M10473, NSUARB Order, page 1, November 8, 2022. M12249, NSEB Order, page 1, December 22, 2025. (On March 26, 2025,...

AI summary The text discusses progress towards the four-year DSM Plan targets, including energy savings and demand reduction achievements in 2023 and 2024. It also references regulatory orders and a legislative extension of the DSM Plan for 2026 with a prescribed investment level of $63.75 million.

Preamble p. pp. 6-27
2025 Plan as Approved refers to the investment and savings targets as provided in the 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan Compliance filing. See M10473, 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan Compliance Filing, Appendix C, Schedule E, at page 42, October 4,...

AI summary The 2025 Plan as Approved refers to the investment and savings targets from the 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan Compliance filing, which was approved by the NSUARB on November 8, 2022. The program status compares 2025 results to the 2025 year-end forecast and the 2025 Plan targets, using color codes to indicate variances. The New Home Construction program component of the New Residential program ended on December 31, 2023.

5. CONCLUSION p. p. 49
5. CONCLUSION - In 2025, E1 achieved 129.4 GWh of incremental annual net energy savings (87% of the 2025 Plan - target of 149.5 GWh), 23.6 MW of annual net peak demand savings (90% of the 2025 Plan target - of 26.3 MW), 6.8 MW of available...

AI summary E1 achieved significant energy savings and demand reductions in 2025, meeting most of its 2025 DSM Plan targets. It also exceeded its target for energy savings applicable to affordable housing and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project. E1 expects to meet its 2023-2026 DSM Plan performance targets and is scheduled to file its Q1 2026 DSM report on May 25, 2026.

1 Table 8: 2023-2026 DSM Plan Period by Rate Class p. pp. 57-59
1 Table 8: 2023-2026 DSM Plan Period by Rate Class 2023 2024 2025 2026 2023-2026 Plan Rate Class Plan as Approved 2023 ($ million) Actual 2023 ($ million) 2023 Expenditures as % of 2023 Plan as Approved Exependitures Plan as Approved 2024...

AI summary This table presents the 2023-2026 DSM Plan Period by Rate Class, showing approved and actual expenditures for various rate classes. It highlights the percentage of planned expenditures against actuals for each year and the overall plan period, with references to regulatory filings and approvals.

E-32025 DSM Evaluation Reports 1 passage
Section 2492 p. p. 91
For most plug load control measures, peak demand savings are calculated using the peak demand-to-energy ratios developed by Navigant in the 2016-2018 DSM Plan. These ratios were established for various product categories based on modelled...

AI summary The document discusses the calculation of peak demand savings for plug load control measures using peak demand-to-energy ratios developed by Navigant for the 2016-2018 DSM Plan. These ratios are recommended for continued use in the 2020-2023 DSM cycle. ENERGY STAR certified variable speed pool pumps are assumed to have a zero peak demand-to-energy ratio due to their usage patterns.

E-7E1 (CA) RIRs 1-19 2 passages
19 Table 1: First-Year and Lifetime CO2e Savings Comparison between 2027–2031 Preferred DSM Plan Energy 20 Efficiency Scenario and 2027–2031 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Energy Efficiency Scenario p. p. 16
19 Table 1: First-Year and Lifetime CO2e Savings Comparison between 2027–2031 Preferred DSM Plan Energy 20 Efficiency Scenario and 2027–2031 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Energy Efficiency Scenario 2027-2031 Preferred 2027-2031 IRP Varian...

AI summary The text presents a comparison of CO2e savings between the 2027–2031 Preferred DSM Plan Energy Efficiency Scenario and the 2027–2031 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Energy Efficiency Scenario. It also discusses a response to a request regarding the extent of E1's review of residential demand response programs in other jurisdictions.

Section 30 p. p. 20
Response IR-16: (a) EfficiencyOne (E1) relied on the 10.5 percent figure from the 2023–2026 DSM Plan as the primary benchmark for assessing what a reasonable and appropriate percentage would be for the 2027–2031 DSM Plan. Based on a review...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) used the 10.5% benchmark from the 2023–2026 DSM Plan to propose an 11% target for the 2027–2031 DSM Plan, reflecting a commitment to support low-income and equity customers. E1 shifted from using Census data to expressing low-income and equity savings as a percentage of total residential savings, based on DSMAG feedback. E1 has not yet defined equity by residential load share due to lack of disaggregated data.

E-9E1 (IG) RIRs 1-29 6 passages
Section 1 p. p. 16
Request IR-01: References: Exhibit E-1, Application, page 8/71, lines 23–24; and Table 15, pages 40–44/71. Preamble: E1 states that annual investment is constrained to the 2026 approved level of $63.75M per year, with no inflationary incre...

AI summary The request asks for a detailed breakdown of annual spending by rate class under different plans and seeks explanations for spending changes. The response refers to an attachment for the table and explains that spending estimates are based on historical data and expected program activity, aligning with the 2026 DSM Plan Extension commitment.

Section 2 p. p. 16
031 rate class estimates. The 2027–2031 DSM Plan rate class estimates were developed in alignment with that commitment and reflect E1's best available forecast of customer participation by rate class. Spending in the Medium Industrial rate...

AI summary The 2027–2031 DSM Plan rate class estimates show increased spending in the Medium Industrial and Residential rate classes compared to previous plans, driven by higher-than-expected participation in the BNI Demand Response program and planned growth. Spending in Large Industrial rate class increased but remained consistent with 2026 levels, while General and Small General rate classes saw spending decreases.

Table 1: 2023–2025 Other Enabling Strategies costs (Plan and Actual) p. p. 16
Table 1: 2023–2025 Other Enabling Strategies costs (Plan and Actual) 2023 2024 2025 Other Enabling Strategies ($ million) Plan Actual Variance (Actual to Plan) Plan Actual Variance (Actual to Plan) Plan Actual Variance (Actual to Plan) DSM...

AI summary The table shows that actual expenditures for Other Enabling Strategies in 2024 and 2025 exceeded the planned amounts, primarily due to costs related to the development and regulatory processes of the 2026–2030 DSM Plan, the 2026 DSM Extension, and E1's BCA Test application. The 2027–2031 DSM Plan's development also continued in 2025.

Response IR-09: p. p. 19
acknowledges that any surplus from the 2023–2026 DSM Plan will inform the Balance Adjustment (BA) in NS Power's Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider during the 2027–2031 DSM Plan implementation. (b) The % 2023-2025 Results to 2023-20...

AI summary The text discusses how surplus from the 2023–2026 DSM Plan will influence the Balance Adjustment (BA) in NS Power's Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider during the 2027–2031 DSM Plan. It also details expenditure comparisons between actual and approved figures, noting a 18.4% overspend for Large Industrial programs when combining 2023–2025 results with the 2026 DSM Extension. E1 provides this information as informational, with potential changes in future applications.

Section 205 p. p. 137
- 4 and 'Alternate scenario' (DSM scenario). Request IR-21: Reference: Exhibit E-1, Application, Appendix B, Attachment 2, Tables 7 and 15. Preamble: Table 15 of Appendix B, Attachment 2 provides planned rate-class savings and expenditures...

AI summary The request asks for a disaggregated version of Table 15 by individual program components for the 2027–2031 Preferred Plan and equivalent data for 2023–2026. The response indicates that Appendix A, Attachment 2 of the DSM Resource Plan application provides the required disaggregated data.

Section 222 p. p. 155
- 1 2027–2031 DSM plan modelling and as presented in the measure level technical 2 tables in Appendix A, Attachment 3 of E1's 2027–2031 DSM Plan Application. - 3 Additionally, changes in measure definitions, program structures, and resourc...

AI summary The document discusses the challenges faced in aligning historical DSM plan results with the new technical table format for the 2027–2031 DSM Plan. It highlights the limitations due to changes in measure definitions, program structures, and resource categories, as well as the design of the technical tables for portfolio-level performance targets rather than year-specific reporting.

E-12E1 (NSEB) RIRs 1-66 - Redacted 10 passages
E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL p. p. 3
E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 concluded that maintaining current investment levels - rather than seeking growth - was 2 the appropriate and responsible approach at this time. 3 4 E1...

AI summary E1's 2027–2031 DSM Plan prioritizes customer incentives and long-term affordability, with a focus on maintaining current investment levels rather than pursuing growth. The plan emphasizes customer benefits, including long-term savings and a five-year payback period, while capping spending at previously approved levels. E1 acknowledges that this approach may result in lower long-term energy savings compared to the Integrated Resource Plan.

Preamble p. pp. 42-54
(a) 3 4 i) Please refer to Attachment 4 of EfficiencyOne's (E1) response to NSEB IR-38 for the 5 2027–2031 DSM Plan demand response inputs. 6 Please refer to Attachment 1 of this IR response for the 2026 Extension DR inputs. 7 Demand respo...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) included demand response in its 2023–2025 DSM Plan for the first time, but faced challenges such as customer awareness and device quality issues. E1 has since used these lessons to improve its approach. Demand response administrative costs are discussed, and references are made to prior filings and attachments.

E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL p. pp. 3-55
E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 In the 2023–2025 DSM Plan, demand response cost assumptions were 2 largely developed by Guidehouse, as E1 did not yet have direct 3 experience deliveri...

AI summary E1 updated demand response cost assumptions in the 2026 DSM Extension and the proposed 2027–2031 DSM Plan based on its actual program delivery experience, which was initially developed by Guidehouse due to E1's lack of direct experience.

In thousands of dollars p. p. 61
In thousands of dollars 2023 2024 2025 DSM Salary Costs $ 8,167 $ 9,394 $ 9,891 7

AI summary The table shows the DSM Salary Costs in thousands of dollars for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025, with values of $8,167, $9,394, and $9,891 respectively.

Section 102 p. p. 61
8 DSM Salary Cost increased in 2024 by $1.2 million over 2023. Annual employee salary 9 adjustments accounted for $0.4 million. Between December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2023, as contemplated in the DSM Plan, 17.0 FTEs were added to supp...

AI summary DSM Salary Costs increased by $1.2 million from 2023 to 2024 due to the hiring of 17.0 FTEs and annual salary adjustments. Further increases of $0.5 million occurred from 2024 to 2025, driven by salary adjustments and inflation.

In thousands of dollars p. p. 61
In thousands of dollars 2023 2024 2025 DSM Benefit Costs $ 1,398 $ 1,728 $ 1,808 16

AI summary The table shows the projected DSM Benefit Costs for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025, with values increasing from $1,398 thousand to $1,808 thousand.

In thousands of dollars p. p. 61
In thousands of dollars 2023 2024 2025 DSM Training & Development Costs $ 242 $ 264 $ 134 19

AI summary The document presents a table showing the costs associated with DSM Training & Development for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025, with values of $242, $264, and $134 respectively, all in thousands of dollars.

Section 108 p. p. 61
9 DSM Salary costs are projected to increase between 3.6% - 4.2% over the 2027–2031 10 Plan period related to anticipated performance increases and inflation.

AI summary DSM salary costs are expected to rise by 3.6% to 4.2% from 2027 to 2031 due to anticipated performance increases and inflation.

Date Filed: May 28, 2026 NSEB-17, Attachment 1, Page 46 of 46 REDACTED p. p. 120
Date Filed: May 28, 2026 NSEB-17, Attachment 1, Page 46 of 46 REDACTED 1 Request IR-18: 15 • Please confirm that this lower savings result for this measure has 16 been incorporated into the 2027-2031 DSM plan modeling. 17 a) If not confirm...

AI summary The text discusses questions raised about the 2027-2031 DSM plan modeling, the rationale for increasing incentive levels after government funding ended, and the impact of higher first-year unit costs on electricity rates. It also mentions benchmarking in Exhibit E-1.

Comparison of Diversity of Program Delivery – 2023-2025 Plan, 2026 DSM Extension and 2027-2031 DSM Plan p. p. 3
Comparison of Diversity of Program Delivery – 2023-2025 Plan, 2026 DSM Extension and 2027-2031 DSM Plan Item 2023-2025 DSM Plan 2026 DSM Extension 2027-2031 DSM Plan Diverse Measures • 356 measures, with measure lives ranging from 1 to 36...

AI summary This table compares the diversity of program delivery across three different Demand Side Management (DSM) plans in Nova Scotia, highlighting the number of measures, program components, and shifts in focus over time, such as the reduction in reliance on residential LED lighting savings and the introduction of new components like smart thermostats and solar PV programs.

E-14E1 (SBA) RIRs 1-8 1 passage
Section 17 p. p. 8
Request IR-05: Refer to Exhibit E-1, the DSM Plan, page 35 of 71, lines 19-20 and lines 30-31, confirming E1's decision to eliminate Strategic Electrification (SE) as part of the preferred DSM Plan and instead to include research on SE by...

AI summary The request seeks clarification on EfficiencyOne's decision to remove Strategic Electrification from the DSM Plan and instead fund research on SE through Enabling Strategies. It asks about the evaluation process, use of prior research, consultation with other organizations, and the influence of Enabling Strategies on future plans.

E-15E1 (SNS) RIRs 1-15 4 passages
Section 1 p. p. 1
1 Request IR-01: Smart Thermostats and Air Purifiers 2 3 Reference: 2027-2031 DSM Plan; 2027-2031 Technical Tables. 4 - 5 The 2027-2031 Technical Tables appear to show air purifiers and smart thermostats accounting - 6 for approximately 65...

AI summary The 2027-2031 Technical Tables indicate that smart thermostats and air purifiers are expected to account for about 65.9 GWh of first-year residential energy efficiency savings, representing approximately 52.2% of total residential savings.

Section 7 p. p. 1
Request IR-02: Water Heating: Heat Pump Water Heaters and DR Readiness Reference: 2027-2031 DSM Plan; 2027-2031 Technical Tables; NRCan residential electric water heater stock data. NRCan data indicate approximately 246,000 residential ele...

AI summary The response to Request IR-02 addresses the 2027-2031 DSM Plan, confirming that EfficiencyOne's 2026 Potential Study is ongoing and that heat pump water heater participation is estimated at 1,840 units over the plan period.

Section 12 p. p. 5
- (b) For 2023 and for each year from 2027 to 2031, provide the number of participating homes, total first-year electricity savings, and first-year savings broken down by lighting, heat pumps, insulation, and any other material end uses or...

AI summary The response addresses requests for data on program participation, energy savings, and costs for the DSM Plan periods 2023-2025 and 2027-2031, clarifying that the HEA program achieved 26.0 GWh of savings with 4,085 participants in 2023 and provides guidance on where to find detailed breakdowns of measures and costs.

Section 44 p. p. 5
(c) Innovation projects are scoped, planned, and approved annually through E1's Executive Leadership Team as part of the business planning process. Appendix A – Attachment 5 outlines the structured decision-making process used to set prior...

AI summary Innovation projects are planned and approved annually by E1's Executive Leadership Team as part of the business planning process. These projects aim to improve cost effectiveness, advance new DSM measures, leverage system insights, and support emerging DSM activities, with outcomes informing future research, program modifications, and DSM plan development.

E-16E1 (Synapse) RIRs 1-90 22 passages
Section 1 p. p. 3
Request IR-01: Please provide Appendix A - Attachment 3: 2027–2031 Preferred Plan Measure-level Energy Efficiency and Solar-PV Technical Tables and Appendix A – Attachment 4: 2027–2031 Preferred Plan Demand Response Technical Tables in Exc...

AI summary The document outlines responses to two information requests regarding the 2027–2031 DSM Plan. It directs the requester to specific attachments containing technical tables, modeling assumptions, and results, as well as BCA workbooks related to the plan's development.

2.1 DESIGN OBJECTIVES p. p. 10
2.1 DESIGN OBJECTIVES [Table 1,](#page-10-2) below, provides the design objectives used by E1 in the development of the 2027-2031 DSM Plan in Round 1 modelling.

AI summary The document outlines the design objectives used by E1 in developing the 2027-2031 DSM Plan during Round 1 modelling, as presented in Table 1.

3.2.2 SCENARIO 2EE – HIGH p. p. 15
3.2.2 SCENARIO 2EE – HIGH The five-year total program and program component Round 1 modelling results are provided i[n Table 7.](#page-15-0)

AI summary This section presents the five-year total program and program component Round 1 modelling results for Scenario 2EE – HIGH, as outlined in Table 7.

6.1 REPORTING p. p. 22
6.1 REPORTING E1 will report on the implementation of the 2027-2031 Plan through quarterly reports (quarters one through three), annual progress reports, annual evaluation reports, and annual audited financial statements filed with the NSE...

AI summary E1 will provide regular reporting on the implementation of the 2027-2031 Plan, including quarterly and annual reports, evaluations, and audited financial statements, all to be submitted to the NSEB.

Table 1: STANDARDIZED FILING FRAMEWORK p. p. 26
Table 1: STANDARDIZED FILING FRAMEWORK ITEM DESCRIPTION 6.2 Payback Period & Considerations As per the NSUARB's 2023-2025 DSM Plan Order.14 6.3 Justifications for Measure Inclusion As per the NSUARB's 2023-2025 DSM Plan Order.15 6.26.4 Oth...

AI summary The document outlines the standardized filing framework for the NSUARB's 2023-2025 DSM Plan, including sections on payback period considerations, justifications for measure inclusion, and other items such as cost allocation and HST updates. The conclusion summarizes the items EfficiencyOne is seeking approval for.

Table 1: STANDARDIZED FILING FRAMEWORK p. pp. 57-60
Table 1: STANDARDIZED FILING FRAMEWORK ITEM DESCRIPTION Portfolio-level metrics will be provided as follows: - in aggregate (i.e., the aggregate of all DSM resources proposed for the upcoming Plan period); and - by DSM resource (e.g., by e...

AI summary The document outlines the Portfolio-level metrics for the upcoming DSM Plan period, specifying that metrics should be provided both in aggregate and by individual DSM resource, including energy efficiency, demand response, and others. This includes providing rationale for metrics that are zero or not applicable.

Solar PV p. p. 79
Solar PV Providing support to non-profits, diverse, and equity communities is the objective of E1's Solar PV programs in the 2027-2031 DSM Plan. The Residential Solar PV program provides direct support to Nova Scotia's Mi'kmaw communities...

AI summary E1's Solar PV programs aim to support non-profits and equity communities under the 2027-2031 DSM Plan. The Residential Solar PV program supports Mi'kmaw communities, while BNI Solar PV programs target non-profit organizations serving equity communities. Investment levels for BNI and Residential programs are equal.

3.3 MODELLING p. pp. 79-81
3.3 MODELLING E1 shared its key model assumptions, cost effectiveness test (CET) assumptions, and low-income and equity assumptions in the Round 1 model results package circulated October 27, 2025. There have been no changes to E1's approa...

AI summary E1 updated its cost effectiveness test (CET) assumptions in Round 2 to align with the Board's decision in M12282, which required using the PAC test and NS Power's WACC as the discount rate. E1's key assumptions remain unchanged since Round 1, but ongoing refinement of model inputs is occurring, with finalization prior to the 2027-2031 DSM Plan Application.

7. RATE CLASS ALLOCATION p. p. 90
7. RATE CLASS ALLOCATION [Table 16,](#page-90-2) below, provides a breakdown of the 2027-2031 DSM Plan expenditures by rate class for each resource scenario modelled in Round 2. Resource Scenario Residential/ Charitable (2,3,4) Small Gener...

AI summary The text presents a table detailing the 2027-2031 DSM Plan expenditures by rate class for various resource scenarios modeled in Round 2, including residential, industrial, and municipal categories.

9. UPDATE ON BOARD DIRECTIVES: 2027-2031 DSM PLAN p. p. 91
9. UPDATE ON BOARD DIRECTIVES: 2027-2031 DSM PLAN E1 received several Board directives relating to the development of the 2027-2031 Plan and has provided an update on these items i[n Table 17,](#page-91-1) below. As always, E1 remains comm...

AI summary E1 has received several Board directives related to the development of the 2027-2031 DSM Plan and has provided an update on these items in Table 17. E1 is committed to complying with all Board directives.

12 E1 submitted its first DSM Plan in 2012 as DSM Administrator. p. pp. 99-141
12 E1 submitted its first DSM Plan in 2012 as DSM Administrator. ITEM DESCRIPTION 4.1 Overall Summary A brief overview of the proposed DSM Resource Plan for the upcoming period and any proposed significant changes in program delivery or ph...

AI summary E1 submitted its first DSM Plan in 2012 as DSM Administrator. The document outlines the structure for the proposed DSM Resource Plan, including an overview, proposed changes, and metrics for evaluation. NS_Power! will conduct a rate impact analysis, and E1 will provide a glossary of terms.

4.3.3 Performance Metrics p. p. 163
4.3.3 Performance Metrics The following performance metrics and requirements were established under the 2016-2018 DSM Plan. [1](#page-159-2)

AI summary This section outlines the performance metrics and requirements established under the 2016-2018 DSM Plan, providing a framework for evaluating demand-side management initiatives during that period.

5. CONSOLIDATED ENDNOTES AND SOURCES p. pp. 168-176
ble combinations of resources: (a) EE – Base & DR – Base & Solar PV - Base & Strategic Electrification – Base (b) EE – High & DR – Base & Solar PV - Base & Strategic Electrification – Base (c) EE – Base & DR – High & Solar PV - Base & Stra...

AI summary EfficiencyOne modeled various scenarios for the 2027–2031 DSM Plan during Round 1 and Round 2, sharing results with the DSM Advisory Group. Details are provided in Attachments 1 and 2 of E1's response to Synapse IR-02.

Section 456 p. p. 176
he DSM Plan reflects a near-term implementation decision. The Plan explicitly uses the IRP as a benchmark and includes modelling of an IRP-aligned scenario, confirming those savings are achievable and cost-effective. However, the Preferred...

AI summary The DSM Plan prioritizes short-term affordability over long-term system optimization, acknowledging deferral risks but finding a balance. It identifies a 39 MW peak demand gap and a 15 MW demand response shortfall by 2031, which may require future DSM programming, demand response expansion, and alternative supply-side resources.

Section 464 p. p. 187
common understanding is reached in 2026, E1 expects collaboration and efforts will continue into the 2027–2031 DSM Plan period. (b) Please refer to E1's response to Synapse IR-72. Request IR-15: Page 25 of the Evidence states, "The Preferr...

AI summary E1 references a jurisdictional scan conducted by APEX to determine appropriate energy savings targets and sector allocations for the DSM Plan, aligning with 0.8–1.0% of load and a 30/70 split between residential and BNI sectors, as well as 11% low-income and equity programs within residential savings.

(a) p. p. 40
(a) DSM Investment restated in 2027 Dollars using 2 Percent Inflation Rate - Millions of Dollars 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 DSM Plan $ 63.75 $ 63.75 $ 63.75 $ 63.75 $ 63.75 2027 Dollars $ 63.75 $ 62.50 $ 61.27 $ 60.07 $ 58.90 DSM Benefits Re...

AI summary The text presents a table showing the restated costs and benefits of the DSM Plan in 2027 dollars using a 2% inflation rate across the years 2027 to 2031. The values remain consistent for investment costs, while benefits decrease over time.

Improves comparability and clarity of results p. p. 40
Improves comparability and clarity of results For the 2023–2025 DSM Plan and 2026 DSM Extension, Guidehouse applied a 10-year cost effectiveness framework to reflect the full expected duration of DR programs and capture all associated cost...

AI summary Guidehouse applied a 10-year cost effectiveness framework for the 2023–2025 DSM Plan and 2026 DSM Extension, but this approach introduced challenges such as reliance on long-term assumptions and post-modeling adjustments. Levelizing upfront costs over ten years improves comparability and clarity of benefit-cost ratios for DR programs within the PAC test.

Section 752 p. p. 122
the participation and unitary capacity assumptions used in the proposed 2027–2031 DSM Plan. These assumptions were informed by evaluation results, observed program performance, and EfficiencyOne (E1) program experience. The attrition assum...

AI summary The proposed 2027–2031 DSM Plan uses participation and unitary capacity assumptions informed by EfficiencyOne's (E1) program experience and evaluation results. The attrition rate remains at 2% per year, and the increase in Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Curtailment potential is due to targeted recruitment and improved customer coordination, not just an increase in participant count.

Section 764 p. p. 141
3 Avoided costs used in the constrained area analysis are provided in Table 5. This can be 4 compared to the DSM Plan avoided costs in Table 1. 5

AI summary The text references Table 5, which provides avoided costs used in the constrained area analysis, and compares them to the DSM Plan avoided costs in Table 1.

1 Request IR-72: p. p. 158
(g) recommended changes to respond to implementation challenges or opportunities; (h) the potential for additions and/or terminations of programs; and (i) the potential for a plan amendment and the cause(s), including but not limited to: s...

AI summary E1 proposes a mid-term check-in process for the DSM Plan to enhance transparency and stakeholder engagement. This includes advance notice, input opportunities, written materials, and one-on-one meetings with DSMAG members, with a session planned for the first quarter of 2029.

14 Table 1: Rate and Bill Impacts by Rate Class as a Result of 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan Activities with 15 Participation p. p. 158
14 Table 1: Rate and Bill Impacts by Rate Class as a Result of 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan Activities with 15 Participation Rate Class Rate Codes Average Rate Impact (%) Average Rate Impact (cents/kWh) Participant Average Bill Impact Non...

AI summary Table 1 outlines the rate and bill impacts by rate class as a result of the 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan activities with 15% participation. The data shows varying impacts across different rate classes, with the residential class showing the largest negative bill impact for participants.

1 Table 2: 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan Active and Non-Active Participants (2031, 2036, 2041, 2046) p. p. 158
1 Table 2: 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan Active and Non-Active Participants (2031, 2036, 2041, 2046) 2031 2036 2041 2046 Rate Class Active Participants Non-Active Participants Active Participants Non-Active Participants Active Participants...

AI summary Table 2 presents the number of active and non-active participants in the 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan across different rate classes for the years 2031, 2036, 2041, and 2046. The data shows a decline in active participants in residential and some industrial categories over time.

E-21Evidence - CA 1 passage
1 Q. HOW DID E1 ARRIVE AT THE 11% LEVEL? p. pp. 18-19
1 Q. HOW DID E1 ARRIVE AT THE 11% LEVEL? 2 A. E1 set the level by reference to its own historical performance. In response to the 3 Consumer Advocate, E1 confirmed that it "relied on the 10.5% figure from the 2023– 4 2026 DSM Plan as the p...

AI summary E1 arrived at the 11% level by referencing its historical performance and the 10.5% figure from the 2023–2026 DSM Plan. The increase reflects a commitment to expanding support for low-income and equity customers, moving away from a previous approach based on Census data.

E-21-(i)Resume - Theodore Love 1 passage
Energy Efficiency Plans of BC Hydro and Terasen Gas p. p. 0
Energy Efficiency Plans of BC Hydro and Terasen Gas BC Sustainable Energy Association and The Sierra Club - British Columbia, Canada (October 2008 – March 2009) - Provided research and support for expert testimony and technical support on...

AI summary The BC Sustainable Energy Association and The Sierra Club provided research and technical support for expert testimony on the assessment of BC Hydro's long-term DSM plan and Terasen Gas conservation plans before the BCUC between October 2008 and March 2009.

E-23Evidence - Synapse 5 passages
3. BACKGROUND p. p. 3
3. BACKGROUND 2 Q. Please provide background on the 2027-2031 DSM Plan filing. 3 A. The last multi-year DSM Plan covered 2023 to 2025. In late 2025, the NSEB 4 approved an extension to the 2023-2025 DSM Plan to include 2026 (the 2026 5 Ext...

AI summary The document outlines the background of the 2027-2031 DSM Plan filing by E1, including the extension of the 2023-2025 DSM Plan to 2026 and key changes in the new five-year plan, such as new program components, retired programs, and updated measure categories.

Sources: p. p. 9
Sources: - 2023 Actuals: 2023 DSM Annual Progress Report, Table 1: 2023 Results to 2023 Plan as Approved, 2023 Mid-Course Adjustments, and 2023 Year-End Forecast, pg. 6. - 2024 Actuals: 2024 DSM Annual Progress Report, Table 1: 2024 Result...

AI summary The text references annual progress reports and planned DSM activities from 2023 to 2026, including actuals, mid-course adjustments, and forecasts. It also mentions a proposed DSM plan for 2027-2031. These documents provide data on program savings and investments related to demand-side management.

Sources: p. p. 11
Sources: - 2023 Actuals: 2023 DSM Annual Progress Report, Table 1: 2023 Results to 2023 Plan as Approved, 2023 Mid-Course Adjustments, and 2023 Year-End Forecast, pg. 6. - 2024 Actuals: 2024 DSM Annual Progress Report, Table 1: 2024 Result...

AI summary The text references annual progress reports and planned DSM activities from 2023 to 2026, including actuals, mid-course adjustments, and forecasts. It also mentions a proposed DSM plan for 2027-2031. These documents provide data on program savings and investments related to demand-side management.

Evidence of Alice Napoleon Page 14 p. p. 13
Evidence of Alice Napoleon Page 14 2 • 2027-2031 Proposed: E1 2027-2031 DSM Plan, Appendix A: Preferred Plan, Tables 9-13. 3 • Solar-PV installed capacity from E1's response to Synapse IR-10 (c) 4 NS Power DER Reports/Plans: 5 • DR: NSPI 2...

AI summary This document references E1's 2027-2031 DSM Plan, Solar-PV installed capacity data, and NS Power DER Reports/Plans, including the 2026 Load Forecast Report and the 2022 Evergreen IRP. It outlines how E1 integrates NS Power DER Reports/Plans into its DSM Reports/Plans while subtracting the 2022 Evergreen IRP from the total.

Preamble p. pp. 17-44
- 2023-2025 Planned: Appendix A, Tables 10-12, Settlement Plan Investment and Savings, by Program Component. - 2026 Planned: Table 5: 2026 Program Savings and Investment from Appendix A of 2026 DSM Extension for Demand-Side Management Acti...

AI summary The text outlines planned and proposed Demand-Side Management (DSM) activities for various time periods, including investment and savings details from multiple appendices and tables related to DSM plans and extensions.

E-24Evidence - SNS 1 passage
2.1 Business Programs Are Carrying Most First-Year Savings p. p. 4
2.1 Business Programs Are Carrying Most First-Year Savings The overall savings and cost-effectiveness of the proposed 2027–2031 DSM Plan are heavily weighted toward the business sector. Business, non-profit and institutional (BNI) programs...

AI summary The proposed 2027–2031 DSM Plan is expected to deliver the majority of first-year electricity savings through business, non-profit, and institutional programs, which have a significantly lower unit cost compared to residential programs.

E-29CA (IG) RIR 1 to 5 1 passage
32 Response IR-02: p. p. 5
optimal level in either direction. The purpose is to keep the plan aligned with 10 the least-cost level identified through integrated planning, whether that requires acquiring 11 more DSM or less. 12 13 (b) The 20% threshold for IRP saving...

AI summary The response discusses adjusting the DSM plan to align with integrated planning and the 20% threshold for IRP savings. It supports the Board's decision to evaluate cost-effectiveness at the portfolio level and opposes fixed evidentiary standards for MCAs, instead advocating for case-by-case evaluation with intervenor input.

E-35SNS (SBA) RIR 1 to 7 2 passages
Response to Request IR-6:
ation is limited by fuel supply rather than stored energy, which is why the third bullet identifies them as the resources naturally suited to providing longer-duration (for example, eight-hour) calls. Yes, SNS recommends that this directio...

AI summary SNS recommends applying the direction to the 2027-2031 DSM Plan, suggesting scaling and focusing existing components like the Demand Response Program's back-up generator and Innovation/Enabling Strategies activities, emphasizing new construction and longer-duration call capability.

Response to Request IR-7:
es not have access to hourly modeling capabilities, is SNS aware of the time/cost for obtaining such capabilities? SNS has not obtained a quotation and cannot speak to EfficiencyOne's internal costs. (c) Are the recommendations in this sec...

AI summary The document discusses the 2027-2031 DSM Plan, emphasizing the inclusion of strategic electrification even if it fails stand-alone cost-effectiveness tests, as long as it passes at the portfolio level. It references the 2025 BCA Decision and provides supporting evidence from E1.

E-36Synapse (CA) RIR 1 to 9 1 passage
Preamble
A. Please explain the basis of that conclusion. B. How would the investment of 12.2 million dollars in Strategic Electrification affect the ability of the DSM Plan to reduce energy costs and capacity challenges?

AI summary The text includes two questions: one asking for the basis of a conclusion and another inquiring about the impact of a 12.2 million dollar investment in Strategic Electrification on the DSM Plan's ability to reduce energy costs and capacity challenges.

E-38Synapse (IG) RIR 1 to 10 2 passages
Five years is a long DSM planning period relative to other provinces. 83 p. p. 13
Five years is a long DSM planning period relative to other provinces. 83 - Please provide a copy of the table of comparable DSM plans, as referred to in Footnote 83, and - summarize any additional information contained in that report that...

AI summary The text requests a copy of a table comparing DSM plans from other provinces and any additional relevant information from the report referenced in Footnote 83 to aid the Board in its decision-making.

Response IR-9: p. p. 13
Response IR-9: - The table of comparable plans, as referenced to in Footnote 83, is pasted below. This - table shows that 6 of 9 utilities have plan periods of less than five years, with an average

AI summary The document references a table of comparable plans, noting that 6 out of 9 utilities have plan periods of less than five years, with an average duration not explicitly stated in the provided text.

E-40Michael Goldman Resume - E1 1 passage
Energy Efficiency & DSM Planning p. p. 1
Energy Efficiency & DSM Planning Multi-year plan development, portfolio strategy, budgets, savings goals, incentive structures, program narratives, and filing support.

AI summary The text outlines the development of a multi-year energy efficiency and demand-side management (DSM) plan, including portfolio strategy, budgets, savings goals, incentive structures, program narratives, and filing support.

E-41Rebuttal Evidence - E1 4 passages
4. NOVA SCOTIA POWER EVIDENCE p. pp. 17-20
4. NOVA SCOTIA POWER EVIDENCE - NS Power engaged The Brattle Group ("Brattle") to review E1's Preferred Plan and assess its proposed - 2027–2031 DSM Plan. The Brattle evidence was filed with the Board as E-22. This section sets out new - e...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NSP) submitted evidence in response to The Brattle Group's review of E1's 2027–2031 DSM Plan, addressing concerns related to demand response (DR), solar-PV, and SE. This evidence was filed as E-22 with the Board.

E1 Rebuttal Evidence p. p. 25
E1 Rebuttal Evidence Several of the design features Brattle enumerates, including a simple enrollment incentive, automated "bring your own thermostat" participation, thermostat-manufacturer enrollment channels, and customer comfort protect...

AI summary E1 argues that several design features mentioned by Brattle are already part of the existing Eco Shift program, with improvements recognized in the 2023–2026 DSM Plan.

6. EASTWARD ENERGY EVIDENCE p. pp. 41-42
6. EASTWARD ENERGY EVIDENCE Eastward Energy engaged the Posterity Group to review E1's 2027–2031 DSM Plan. The Posterity Group evidence was filed with the Board as E-20. This section of the Rebuttal Evidence sets out new evidence of E1, re...

AI summary Eastward Energy commissioned the Posterity Group to review E1's 2027–2031 DSM Plan, and new evidence from E1 was filed in response to concerns raised by the Posterity Group regarding the Custom New Construction baseline and incentives in the plan.

Q. What are the key points that Apex is addressing in this testimony ? p. p. 50
Q. What are the key points that Apex is addressing in this testimony ? A. This testimony addresses claims that E1's proposed 2027–2031 DSM Plan is not sufficiently ambitious relative to prior Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) scenarios, that...

AI summary Apex's testimony addresses concerns about the 2027–2031 DSM Plan proposed by E1, including its ambition relative to prior IRP scenarios, unit costs, incentive levels, and the emphasis on traditional energy efficiency over demand response. Apex supports the methodologies and comparison jurisdictions used by E1.

E-42Opening Statement - E1 3 passages
EfficiencyOne Opening Statement M12780 p. p. 0
t of expenditures flow directly to customers, compared with 66 per cent in the current plan - because every dollar that reaches Nova Scotians helps households and businesses manage their energy costs. This is the first Demand Side Manageme...

AI summary EfficiencyOne outlines its 2023-2026 DSM Plan, emphasizing increased customer benefit with 75% of expenditures flowing directly to customers. The plan supports the five-year planning cycle under the Public Utilities Act, aiming for greater certainty, efficiency, and lower costs for ratepayers while maintaining rigorous but proportionate regulatory oversight.

4. Solar PV p. p. 0
4. Solar PV (a) E1 confirms that its Solar PV proposal as outlined in E1's Application is limited to Mi'kmaw communities; it does not intend to expand Solar PV to other customer segments during the 2027-2031 DSM Plan period.

AI summary E1's Solar PV proposal is limited to Mi'kmaw communities and does not intend to expand to other customer segments during the 2027-2031 DSM Plan period.

8. Allocation of Interest Earned in the Balancing Account p. p. 0
8. Allocation of Interest Earned in the Balancing Account (a) E1 will provide additional detail on interest earned during the DSM Plan implementation in its quarterly and annual reports. END

AI summary E1 is required to provide additional detail on interest earned during the DSM Plan implementation in its quarterly and annual reports.

E-47Opening Statement - SBA 1 passage
Section 2
- 2 of those costs may be offset by overall system savings, it is not a complete counterbalance. - 3 The SBA had the opportunity to review EfficiencyOne's opening statement and the Schedule "A" - 4 that was attached t _ The SBA acknowledge...

AI summary The SBA acknowledges EfficiencyOne's efforts in developing the 2027-2031 DSM plan, finding many proposed adjustments reasonable and beneficial. The SBA supports strategic electrification under certain conditions and appreciates the commitment to enhanced reporting on innovation-framework activities and Enabling Strategies.

E-53Opening Statement - NS Power 2 passages
Section 2 p. p. 0
EfficiencyOne (E1) holds the demand side management (DSM) franchise in Nova Scotia and has the exclusive right to supply Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) with reasonably available, cost-effective demand side management[.](#page-0-0) 1 NS Power...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) holds the DSM franchise in Nova Scotia and has filed a five-year DSM Resource Plan for 2027–2031, proposing a total investment of $318 million. NS Power must ensure the plan is affordable and cost-effective. This proceeding establishes a five-year planning horizon, aligning with Nova Scotia's energy transformation goals.

Section 6 p. p. 0
e that Nova Scotia's DSM portfolio remains aligned with emerging system needs, customer priorities and affordability concerns, and planning realities that Nova Scotia is expected to face through 2031. NS Power respectfully submits that the...

AI summary NS Power submits that the Board should consider Brattle's recommendations and other evidence to modify the Preferred Plan, ensuring alignment with affordability, winter peak demand, system flexibility, and long-term policy goals. It suggests developing demand response as a verifiable capacity resource and addressing funding issues for standalone solar PV.

E-55Mr. Chris Pulfer, P.Eng. - Posterity Group CV - EE 2 passages
Energy Efficiency Program Design, Administration, ond Support p. pp. 12-13
terity Group to help develop PNG's 2023 Consolidated Resource Plan and Long- Term DSM Plan. The resource plan development involves the development, analysis, and reporting of energy consumption forecasts (for 20 years from 2023-2042) under...

AI summary Posterity Group is working with FortisBC on various energy efficiency initiatives, including the development of a long-term DSM plan, a five-year DSM expenditure plan, and an assessment of additional energy savings from DSM measures. These projects involve forecasting, modeling, and evaluating program effectiveness to support FortisBC's emissions reduction targets.

REGULATORY EXPERIENCE p. p. 24
REGULATORY EXPERIENCE - G-215-24 2024 Consolidated Resource Plan: Pacific Northern Gas - o Regulatory Support - EB-2021-0002 Mult i-Year Natural Gas DSM Plan: Enbridge Gas Inc. - o Regulatory Support - G-371-22 2023- 2027 Demand-Side Manag...

AI summary The text lists various regulatory filings and plans related to energy and gas resource management, including long-term gas resource plans, demand-side management expenditures plans, and energy conservation initiatives by companies such as FortisBC Energy Inc. and Pacific Northern Gas.

E-62Response to Undertakings U-1 to U-11 1 passage
1 Problem Statement p. p. 2
1 Problem Statement E1 is naturally interested in the quality of Guidehouse's review, an essential step for identifying quality problems in measure characterization inputs and structural problems in the input and output Excel workbooks. In...

AI summary E1 is interested in the quality of Guidehouse's review of the ProCESS model and its associated workbooks, which are crucial for the development of E1's DSM Plan. A QC protocol has been developed to address known problem-types and document outcomes.

101907IG (E1) IR 1 to 29 4 passages
Section 1 p. p. 5
1 2026 M12780 2 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 4 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027-2031 5 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement 6 between EfficiencyO...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued an information request to EfficiencyOne regarding the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan. The request asks for a rate-class-by-rate-class comparison of approved annual spending under the 2023–2025 Plan, the 2026 baseline, and the proposed spending for each rate class.

27 2027–2031, representing approximately 64% of the 683.1 GWh savings target in NSPI's p. p. 5
- 2 Reference: Exhibit E-1, Application, page 36/71; and Exhibit E-1, Appendix B, Section 9, 27 2027–2031, representing approximately 64% of the 683.1 GWh savings target in NSPI's 6 overall budget envelope? 5 spending, what are the drivers...

AI summary The text refers to a regulatory proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) and discusses the 2027–2031 DSM Plan, which aims to achieve 64% of a 683.1 GWh savings target. It raises questions about budget envelopes, spending increases, and engagement with the IESO-NS during the IRP process.

- 28 (a) Please provide a table explaining the increase in first-year unit cost from 29 $0.49/kWh (2026) to $0.66/kWh (2027–2031), broken down by the 30 following drivers: p. p. 5
- 28 (a) Please provide a table explaining the increase in first-year unit cost from 29 $0.49/kWh (2026) to $0.66/kWh (2027–2031), broken down by the 30 following drivers: 1 (i) Change in measure mix (e.g., shift away from lighting); 3 to...

AI summary The request asks for a table explaining the increase in first-year unit cost from $0.49/kWh (2026) to $0.66/kWh (2027–2031), broken down by drivers, and a comparison table of the 2026 DSM Extension to the 2027–2031 Preferred Plan, including detailed cost categories and allocations.

Section 37 p. p. 5
29 Reference: Exhibit E-1(iv), "Preferred Plan" tab and "Alternate Scenario" tab.

AI summary The text references two tabs within Exhibit E-1: the 'Preferred Plan' tab and the 'Alternate Scenario' tab, which likely present different scenarios or planning options for consideration in the regulatory proceeding.

101909SNS (E1) IR 1 to 15 3 passages
24 IR-1: Smart Thermostats and Air Purifiers
24 IR-1: Smart Thermostats and Air Purifiers - 25 Reference: 2027-2031 DSM Plan; 2027-2031 Technical Tables. - 26 The 2027-2031 Technical Tables appear to show air purifiers and smart thermostats accounting - 27 for approximately 65.9 GWh...

AI summary The 2027-2031 Technical Tables indicate that smart thermostats and air purifiers contribute approximately 65.9 GWh of first-year savings, accounting for about 52.2% of residential energy savings.

5 IR-4: Home Energy Assessment
5 IR-4: Home Energy Assessment - 6 Reference: 2027-2031 DSM Plan; Home Energy Assessment program; 2023 DSM Plan results. - 7 The following figures appear to show a significant increase in Home Energy Assessment unit

AI summary The document references the 2027-2031 DSM Plan and the Home Energy Assessment program, noting a significant increase in the number of Home Energy Assessment units.

- 8 costs between the 2023 DSM Plan year and the 2031 DSM Plan year.
- 8 costs between the 2023 DSM Plan year and the 2031 DSM Plan year. Year Investment First-Year Savings Unit Cost 2023 ~$3.9M ~8.6 GWh ~$0.45/kWh 2031 ~$6.1M ~2.0 GWh ~$3.05/kWh 9

AI summary The text compares the costs and savings associated with the 2023 and 2031 DSM Plans, highlighting a significant increase in investment and a decrease in first-year savings over the period.

102626Email E1 re: no objection to the requests of virtual appearances of expert witnesses. 1 passage
Preamble p. p. 0
From: [Westin-Eastaugh, Lucia](mailto:[email protected]) To: [MacNeil, Janet](mailto:[email protected]); [Alice Napoleon;](mailto:[email protected]) [Alissa Whalen](mailto:[email protected]...

AI summary This email is related to the M12780 EfficiencyOne 2027-2031 DSM Plan Application and virtual appearances. It is sent by Lucia Westin-Eastaugh to a large number of recipients, including various professionals and organizations involved in energy efficiency and regulatory processes in Nova Scotia.

102631CA (Brattle Group - NSPI) IR 1 to 10 1 passage
32 Request IR-10:
32 Request IR-10: 33 34 On page 30 of 39, the Report recommends that E1 be required to develop a "Strategic 35 Electrification pathway" that satisfies the statutory requirement to reduce both electricity cots and 36 GHG emissions. 37 38 A....

AI summary The document requests clarification on whether a 'Strategic Electrification pathway' can be achieved during the DSM Plan's lifespan and what measures would be required to create such a pathway, aiming to reduce electricity costs and GHG emissions.

102633CA (Synapse) IR 1 to 9 3 passages
21 Request IR-3:
21 Request IR-3: 22 23 Beginning at page 19 of the report, Synapse reviews the basis of E1's decision not to offer 24 incentives for the implementation of electrification in the proposed plan. 25 26 A. What are the implications for the abi...

AI summary The document raises a question about the implications of not promoting strategic electrification in the proposed DSM Plan on energy costs and capacity challenges.

1 Request IR-5:
1 Request IR-5: 2 3 At page 25 of the Report, Synapse states that the previously modeled investment in Strategic 4 Electrification of 12.2 million dollars in the DSM Plan would not materially impact the cost 5 effectiveness of the plan mea...

AI summary The document requests an explanation of Synapse's conclusion that a 12.2 million dollar investment in Strategic Electrification would not significantly impact the cost effectiveness of the DSM Plan, and how this investment would affect the plan's ability to reduce energy costs and capacity challenges.

13 Request IR-6:
13 Request IR-6: 14 15 As an alternative to funding Strategic Electrification based on previous modeling exercises, 16 Synapse also reviews Strategic Electrification measures that focus on low and moderate income 17 customers who heat with...

AI summary The document discusses an alternative approach to funding Strategic Electrification, focusing on low and moderate income customers who heat with oil, and asks how this would further the objectives of the DSM Plan.

102640IG (Synapse) IR 1 to 10 1 passage
1 Request IR-9:
1 Request IR-9: 2 Reference: E-23, Page 46, lines 15-16. - Five years is a long DSM planning period relative to other provinces. 83 3 - 4 Please provide a copy of the table of comparable DSM plans, as referred to in Footnote 83, and - 5 su...

AI summary The text references a five-year DSM planning period in Nova Scotia, which is longer than in other provinces. It requests a copy of a table comparing DSM plans and additional relevant information from Synapse for the Board's decision-making.

102894Email E1 re: Response to Boards email re accommodating witnesses 1 passage
Preamble p. p. 1
From: [Westin-Eastaugh, Lucia](mailto:[email protected]) To: [Henwood, Crystal D](mailto:[email protected]) Cc: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]); [Alissa Whalen](mailto:aw...

AI summary This email is a communication regarding the hearing logistics for EfficiencyOne's 2027-2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan Application under matter M12780. It includes a list of recipients and senders involved in the regulatory process.

102910Board email re: Hearing logistics response to E1's email 2 passages
Statement of Confidentiality p. p. 0
Statement of Confidentiality This message (including any attachments) may contain private or protected information meant for a specific person or organization. If you received this by mistake, please let the sender know, do not communicate...

AI summary This email is a confidentiality notice regarding a proceeding related to the 2027-2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan Application by EfficiencyOne. It was sent to multiple stakeholders and includes a list of recipients.

102998Letter from EE re: witness 1 passage
Section 1 p. p. 0
July 29, 2026 Ms. Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: EfficiencyOne – M12780 2027-2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan Applicat...

AI summary Eastward Energy has submitted an opening statement and witness information for its 2027-2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan Application. The sole witness will be Mr. Chris Pulfer from Posterity Group, appearing virtually.

103050Email IG confirming agreement of Appendix “A”. 1 passage
Nancy G. Rubin, K.C.\ p. p. 1
Nancy G. Rubin, K.C.\ Partner She/Her Stewart McKelvey D: 902.420.3337 \ Law Corporation From: MacNeil, Janet Sent: July 31, 2026 12:20 PM To: Alice Napoleon ; Alissa Whalen ; Angela Costello ; bill ; Brianne E. Rudderham ; Brown, Wendy ;...

AI summary The email is a communication regarding the submission of the M12780 EOne 2027-2031 DSM Application Plan and an agreement with IG concerning a DR Participation Study. It includes a list of recipients and the subject matter of the proceeding.

103051Email CA confirming agreement of Appendix “A”. 1 passage
\ \ EXTERNAL EMAIL / COURRIEL EXTERNE \ \ p. p. 1
innescooper.com>; Jason Rioux ; Jennifer Kallay ; Jennifer Ross ; Jessica Ginsburg ; Jessie Wallace ; Jiang, Chris ; Joni Keeping ; Jordan MacNeil ; Karlie MacPherson ; Karynne Munroe ; Kate McDonald ; Power, Katie ; Katrin MacPhee ; Kayte...

AI summary This email is a communication regarding the M12780 E1 2027-2031 DSM Plan Application and an E1 and CA Agreement on an Incentive Study. It is addressed to various stakeholders and legal representatives involved in the proceeding.

103461Submission - AEC 2 passages
August 11, 2026 p. pp. 0-2
1 See P 3 of App A of E1 Plan (p 91) The four approved performance targets over the 2023–2026 Plan period. AND P 99 (187) of App A: Table 62: 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan Performance Indicators 2 See P 7 (95) of App A of E1 Plan; P 25 (113...

AI summary The document raises concerns about a significant cut in spending levels for the DSM Plan, leading to a loss of investment and savings compared to the 2022 IRP. It recommends increasing DSM funding to meet affordability goals, citing input from the Consumer Advocate, Board Counsel, and other stakeholders.

APPENDIX A – Calculations showing a 45% cut in annual savings from 2023-2026 plan to the 2027-31 preferred plan, for dedicated Low Income and Equity (LI & E) programs p. p. 4
APPENDIX A – Calculations showing a 45% cut in annual savings from 2023-2026 plan to the 2027-31 preferred plan, for dedicated Low Income and Equity (LI & E) programs - 1. SAVINGS in the 2023-2026 Plan: - a. Source: Table 4 2023-2026 DSM P...

AI summary This appendix compares the energy savings from Low Income and Equity (LI & E) programs between the 2023-2026 DSM Plan and the 2027-2031 Preferred Plan. The average annual savings decrease by 45%, from 5.15 GWh to 2.8 GWh per year, due to changes in program targets and implementation strategies.

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