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2.2 2025 Year-end forecast E1's current year-end forecast projects that E1 will achieve 139.4 GWh of energy savings, 24.2 MW of net peak demand savings, 7.2 MW of available capacity, and 6.1 GWh of net energy savings applicable to Affordab...
AI summary E1's 2025 year-end forecast projects energy savings of 139.4 GWh and net peak demand savings of 24.2 MW, slightly below the approved 2025 DSM Plan investment. Declines in participation in programs like Home Energy Assessment and changes in LED lighting measures are impacting savings, though targets for affordable housing and Mi'kmaw projects are expected to be met.
Table 2: 2025 Plan as Approved, Year-End Forecast, Q2 and Year-to-date (YTD) Results 2025 5 Plan as App roved 202 5 Year-End Fore cast Q: 2 and YTD 2025 Resu ılts P rogram Status Appliance Retirement 1.2 5.0 0.2 1.1 0.1 0.5 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1...
AI summary Table 2 provides a comparison of the 2025 Plan as approved, year-end forecasts, Q2 results, and year-to-date (YTD) results for various programs, including Appliance Retirement, Instant Savings, and Green Heat, among others. The table highlights program performance metrics and outcomes.
3.1 Participation - Q2 participation results are provided in [Table 3](#page-10-0) as compared to the projected participation - uptake in the 2025 Plan as Approved. Results provide insight into current trends within program - components. -...
AI summary Participation in Nova Scotia energy efficiency programs shows mixed results. Affordable Multi-family Housing met 2025 targets despite lower savings from mini-split heat pumps. Business Energy Rebates saw strong uptake due to rebate increases. Green Heat participation remains low, leading to its 2025 phase-out. Appliance Retirement program concluded in January 2025, with no further participation changes.
Instant Savings Highlights - Stronger-than-expected results in Q1 (which included some November and December 2024 sales of lighting, outdoor heavy-duty timers, and smart thermostats), and in the early part of Q2, led to a review of planned...
AI summary E1 has adjusted the Instant Savings program for 2025, removing eligibility for certain products to stay within the $173 million investment limit for the 2023-2025 DSM Plan. Heat pump water heaters and other products remain eligible. Appliance replacement savings are covered under the Affordable Single-family Homes and Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project, with funding from the Province of Nova Scotia.
1 4.2 Existing Residential - 2 The Existing Residential program consists of the following program components: - 3 Affordable Multi-family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations; - 4 Affordable Single-family Homes; - 5 Efficient Product Insta...
AI summary The Existing Residential program includes components such as Affordable Multi-family Housing, Efficient Product Installation, Green Heat, and Home Energy Assessments, aiming to enhance residential energy efficiency through various initiatives.
Affordable Multi-family Housing Highlights - Affordable Multi-family Housing had a strong Q2, achieving 0.4 GWh in energy savings from 39 projects, but incentives and energy savings were, and will continue to be, impacted by: - o lower ene...
AI summary Affordable Multi-family Housing achieved 0.4 GWh in Q2 energy savings but faces challenges from reduced prescriptive mini-split heat pump savings and the end of provincial DSM incentive top-ups. The program team plans to address these issues through process improvements, faster project cycles, and a new marketing campaign to boost DSM project recruitment.
22 8. LOW-INCOME, DIVERSE, AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES - 23 The NSUARB established a separate Performance Target of 15.8 GWh for cumulative annual - 24 energy savings applicable to Affordable Multi-family Housing, Affordable Single-family...
AI summary The NSUARB set a 15.8 GWh performance target for energy savings in affordable housing and Mi'kmaw projects (2023-2025), and a 23.6 GWh indicator for non-targeted programs benefiting low-income/underserved communities. E1 forecasts meeting its 2025 target of 5.3 GWh for specific housing types and claims the 23.6 GWh indicator was achieved by 2024.
Table 11: Results Applicable to Affordable Single-family Homes, Affordable Multi-family Housing, and Mi'kmaw Home Energy ct 2025 Plan as Approved 2025 Forecast (Year-End) Q2 and YTD 2025 Results First-Year Energy Savings Lifetime Energy Sa...
AI summary Table 11 presents results related to energy savings and investment for affordable single-family homes, affordable multi-family housing, and Mi'kmaw home energy programs. It includes data on first-year and lifetime energy savings, peak demand savings, investment amounts, and participation numbers for the 2025 plan and forecast.
3 Existing Residential includes the following program components: Affordable Multi-family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations, Efficient Product 4 Installation, Green Heat, Home Energy Assessment, Affordable Single-family Homes, Mi'kmaw H...
AI summary The Existing Residential program includes components like Affordable Multi-family Housing, Efficient Product Installation, and Home Energy Assessment, with participation in appliance replacements through specific initiatives. The Home Energy Assessment primarily targets homes heated by electricity, with limited DSM funding for those using non-electric fuels.