Topic:"BNI Custom Incentive Program" in M10473

16 Table 37: Settlement Plan – BNI Sector Offerings Program Program Component Target Market Segment Delivery Approach Enhancements in Settlement Plan Section Reference BNI Efficient Product Rebates Business Energy Rebates Existing and new...

AI summary Table 37 outlines the BNI Sector Offerings under the Settlement Plan, including programs such as Business Energy Rebates, Custom Incentives, and Direct Installation. These programs target various market segments and include delivery approaches like point of sale rebates, facilitated assistance, and financial incentives. Enhancements include mid-stream commercial kitchen rebates and pay-for-performance models.

1 Table 43: Summary of Benefits – Custom Incentives Participant Industry Benefits Environmental Strategic DSM Portfolio Benefits Benefits Benefits

AI summary Table 43 outlines the summary of benefits for custom incentives, categorizing them into industry benefits, environmental benefits, and strategic DSM portfolio benefits. The table provides a structured overview of the advantages associated with the Building and Neighborhood Initiative (BNI) program.

5.2.3.2 MARKETING STRATEGY - Promotion of the Custom Incentives program is largely driven by E1's Business Development team. Business - Development Managers directly engage clients across 18 market verticals to build long-term relationship...

AI summary The Marketing Strategy section outlines how the Custom Incentives program is promoted through the Business Development team's engagement with clients across various market sectors. Tactics include presentations, media plans, trade show participation, and training for service providers and contractors.

5.2.3.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE - The Custom Incentives program has an established framework for quality assurance. Quality control of - projects includes pre and post measurement of energy consumption (e.g. direct, modelled, expert review), - r...

AI summary The Custom Incentives program has a quality assurance framework that includes pre and post measurement of energy consumption, site visits, documentation review, and customer surveys to ensure project quality.

1 5.2.4 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 2 Performance indicators for the Custom Incentives program are provided in Table 47, below. 3 4

AI summary This section discusses performance indicators for the Custom Incentives program, referencing Table 47 for detailed metrics.

5.2.5 PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES In the Alternate Scenario, the Custom Incentives program has a marginally lower amount of participation and incentive spending when compared with the Settlement Plan. In addition, Custom Incentives features a low...

AI summary In the Alternate Scenario, the Custom Incentives program shows slightly lower participation and incentive spending compared to the Settlement Plan, with a reduced focus on pay-for-performance enhancements. This is illustrated in Table 48.

13 Table 56: Three-Year Summary of the BNI Demand Response Program Component Annual Plan Investment ($M) New DR Capacity (MW) Available DR Capacity (MW) Participation38 (participants) 2023 Total 1.1 2.8 2.8 32 2024 Total 1.3 4.3 7.1 606 20...

AI summary Table 56 provides a three-year summary of the BNI Demand Response Program Component, including annual investment, new and available demand response capacity, and participant numbers. The target market includes non-residential customers and diverse communities.

o program. Qualified products can be enrolled in the Auto-DR component. • events are called; enrolled customers are paid based on contracted load reduction quantity, referred to as nominated amount (when events Load reductions are realized...

AI summary The BNI Curtailment option allows Large C&I and Interruptible customers to reduce load by a fixed amount during events. Customers are paid based on the contracted load reduction quantity. Load reductions can be achieved manually or via Auto-DR, with the customer retaining control through the Business Energy Rebates program and EMIS component of the Custom Incentives program.

CONCLUSION Table 47 presents the participation levels as well as evaluated gross and net savings at the generator for each Custom Incentives program component and for the program as a whole.

AI summary The conclusion section references Table 47, which outlines participation levels and evaluated gross and net savings at the generator for each component of the Custom Incentives program and for the program overall.

Figure 20: 2021 Custom Incentives Program Targeted and Evaluated Net Energy Savings Figure 21: 2021 Custom Incentives Program Targeted and Evaluated Net Peak Demand Savings

AI summary The document includes figures related to the 2021 Custom Incentives Program, focusing on targeted and evaluated net energy savings and net peak demand savings. These figures provide visual representations of the program's outcomes.

12 year-end totals. 8 15 Custom Incentives includes some residential customers as eligible participants (e.g., farms, community groups on charitable rate codes, rental 16 apartment buildings, and condominium buildings). Date Filed: March 3...

AI summary The text discusses the Custom Incentives program, which includes residential customers such as farms, community groups, rental apartments, and condominiums. It also mentions that the program includes the Custom, EMIS, and SEM components, with participants being counted once but their participation ongoing throughout the year.

10. BNI Custom Incentives Program For 2021, the BNI Custom Incentives Program includes three primary components: (1) Custom, (2) Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) and (3) Strategic Energy Management (SEM). EMIS and SEM evaluatio...

AI summary The 2021 BNI Custom Incentives Program includes retrofit, new construction, and building optimization initiatives, with 54 completed retrofit projects and 21 new construction projects. The program also features an OEM Operational Demand Savings Pilot with three participants. An evaluator recommended improvements to accelerate savings adoption and enhance program performance.

ENERGY SAVING VS. SELF GENERATION - DISTINCTIONS - If so, is there a sub distinction made between different types of renewable energy sources and equipment such as air source heat pump vs. ground source vs. solar PV. All extract energy fro...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) distinguishes between energy-saving measures (e.g., heat pumps with established rebates) and self-generation (assessed case-by-case under Custom and Direct Installation programs). E1 does not further differentiate renewable energy sources beyond program-specific support, focusing instead on quantifying energy savings or generation.

y choices than would otherwise have been purchased; - Discretionary retrofit: efficient components intended to replace existing equipment before the end ofits useful life as a cost-effective retrofit. Technical and financial services suppo...

AI summary The Custom Incentives program provides financial and technical support for energy efficiency retrofits and new construction projects, targeting specific market segments. It includes rebates, financing options, and guidance to promote energy-efficient technologies and practices within BNI facilities and across Nova Scotia.

- 15 Table 37: Settlement Plan BNI Sector Offerings Program Program Component Target Market Segment Delivery Approach Enhancements in Settlement Plan Section Reference BNI Efficient Product Rebates Business Energy Rebates Existing and new...

AI summary This table outlines the BNI Sector Offerings under the Settlement Plan, detailing various programs and their components, target markets, delivery approaches, and enhancements. The programs include Efficient Product Rebates, Custom Incentives, and Direct Installation, aimed at promoting energy efficiency in different market segments.

1 Table 43: Summary of Benefits – Custom Incentives Participant Industry Benefits Environmental Strategic DSM Portfolio Benefits Benefits Benefits

AI summary Table 43 provides a summary of benefits related to custom incentives, categorizing them into industry benefits, environmental benefits, and strategic DSM portfolio benefits. The table outlines the various participants and their associated benefits, though no specific details are provided in the text.

2 - 4 The Custom Incentives program provides financial incentives and technical assistance to help non-profit, - 5 institutional, commercial, and industrial customers reduce their electrical energy consumption and system- - 6 peak demand....

AI summary The Custom Incentives program offers financial and technical support to non-profit, institutional, commercial, and industrial customers to reduce energy consumption and peak demand. It includes two components: Strategic Energy Management (SEM) and Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS).

5.2.3.2 MARKETING STRATEGY - Promotion of the Custom Incentives program is largely driven by E1's Business Development team. Business - Development Managers directly engage clients across 18 market verticals to build long-term relationship...

AI summary The marketing strategy for the Custom Incentives program is led by E1's Business Development team, which engages clients across 18 market verticals and uses various tactics such as presentations, media plans, trade show participation, and training for service providers to promote the program.

5.2.3.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE - The Custom Incentives program has an established framework for quality assurance. Quality control of - projects includes pre and post measurement of energy consumption (e.g. direct, modelled, expert review), - r...

AI summary The Custom Incentives program includes a quality assurance framework with measures such as pre and post measurement of energy consumption, site visits, documentation review, and customer surveys to ensure quality control of projects.

1 5.2.4 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 Performance indicators for the Custom Incentives program are provided in Table 47, below.

AI summary This section introduces performance indicators for the Custom Incentives program, referencing Table 47 for detailed metrics.

5.2.4.1 LOW-INCOME PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Low-income performance indicators for the Custom Incentives program were calculated using 2020 actuals, consistent with the approach used for other programs. In 2020, the Custom Incentives program...

AI summary The Low-Income Performance Indicators for the Custom Incentives program were calculated using 2020 data, with no low-income participation recorded in 2020, leading to an assumption of zero participation for the 2023-2025 Plan period.

5.2.5 PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES In the Alternate Scenario, the Custom Incentives program has a marginally lower amount of participation and incentive spending when compared with the Settlement Plan. In addition, Custom Incentives features a low...

AI summary The Alternate Scenario for the Custom Incentives program shows slightly lower participation and incentive spending compared to the Settlement Plan, with a reduced focus on pay-for-performance enhancements. These differences are detailed in Table 48.

1 Table 48: Custom Incentives Performance Indicators – Comparison of Settlement Plan and Alternate Scenario Scenario Year Investment First-Year Energy Savings Lifetime Energy Savings Peak Demand Savings Total Ro Cost Tes esource st (TRC) a...

AI summary Table 48 compares performance indicators for the Settlement Plan and Alternate Scenario, focusing on investment, energy savings, demand savings, and participation metrics. The Alternate Scenario shows slightly higher investment and participation levels but similar energy and demand savings compared to the Settlement Plan.

Table 23. BNI EE-DR Integration Considerations EE Program EE Program Component EE-DR Measure for Integration Corresponding DR Option for Integration Considerations Brief Description of EE-DR Integration Approach Small Business Smart Thermo...

AI summary The table outlines the integration of energy efficiency (EE) and demand response (DR) measures under the BNI Custom Incentive Program, specifically for small businesses. It details the use of smart thermostats with direct load control (DLC) as an integration approach, including free installation and additional incentives for DR participation.

1 5.2.4 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS - 2 Performance indicators for the Custom Incentives program are provided in Table 47, below.

AI summary The document discusses performance indicators for the Custom Incentives program, referencing Table 47 for detailed metrics.

- 15 Table 37: Settlement Plan BNI Sector Offerings Program Program Component Target Market Segment Delivery Approach Enhancements in Settlement Plan Section Reference BNI Efficient Product Rebates Business Energy Rebates Existing and new...

AI summary Table 37 outlines the BNI Sector Offerings under the Settlement Plan, detailing various energy efficiency programs, their target markets, delivery approaches, and enhancements. These include rebates, custom incentives, and direct installation initiatives aimed at promoting energy efficiency in different business sectors.

5.2.1 OBJECTIVES - Objectives of the Custom Incentives program include: - influence electrical energy efficiency and system-peak demand reduction projects within Nova Scotia; - build awareness around cost-effective energy efficiency option...

AI summary The Custom Incentives program aims to influence energy efficiency and system-peak demand reduction, raise awareness of cost-effective energy efficiency options, reduce barriers to complex projects, and promote long-term customer relationships for energy sustainability and cost reduction.

1 Table 43: Summary of Benefits – Custom Incentives Participant Industry Benefits Environmental Strategic DSM Portfolio Benefits Benefits Benefits

AI summary Table 43 summarizes the benefits of custom incentive programs, categorizing them into industry, environmental, and strategic DSM portfolio benefits. However, the table lacks detailed data, making it difficult to assess the specific impacts or outcomes of these programs.

- 4 The Custom Incentives program provides financial incentives and technical assistance to help non-profit, - 5 institutional, commercial, and industrial customers reduce their electrical energy consumption and system- - 6 peak demand. Su...

AI summary The Custom Incentives program offers financial and technical support to non-profit, institutional, commercial, and industrial customers to reduce energy consumption and peak demand. It includes two components: Strategic Energy Management (SEM) and Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS), tailored for projects not covered by other programs.

22 Table 46: Three-Year Summary of the SEM & EMIS Program Component Annual Plan Investment ($M) Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Participation (participants) Program Component History • 2012 – launched EMIS as a pilot • 2013 – intr...

AI summary This table outlines the history and development of the SEM and EMIS program components, including key milestones such as the launch of EMIS as a pilot in 2012, the integration of SEM into the Custom Incentives program in 2016, and the adoption of a continuous, individualized uptake approach in recent years.

5.2.3.2 MARKETING STRATEGY - Promotion of the Custom Incentives program is largely driven by E1's Business Development team. Business - Development Managers directly engage clients across 18 market verticals to build long-term relationship...

AI summary The marketing strategy for the Custom Incentives program is primarily led by E1's Business Development team, which engages clients across various market sectors through direct interaction, integrated marketing plans, and collaboration with industry professionals and contractors.

5.2.3.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE - The Custom Incentives program has an established framework for quality assurance. Quality control of - projects includes pre and post measurement of energy consumption (e.g. direct, modelled, expert review), - r...

AI summary The Custom Incentives program has a quality assurance framework involving pre and post measurement of energy consumption, site visits, documentation review, and customer surveys to ensure project quality.

5.2.4 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 2 Performance indicators for the Custom Incentives program are provided in Table 47, below. 3 1

AI summary The document references performance indicators for the Custom Incentives program, which are detailed in Table 47. However, the content of the table is not provided in the text.

5.2.4.1 LOW-INCOME PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Low-income performance indicators for the Custom Incentives program were calculated using 2020 actuals, consistent with the approach used for other programs. In 2020, the Custom Incentives program...

AI summary The Custom Incentives program had no low-income participation in 2020, and this was assumed to continue for the 2023-2025 Plan period. Performance indicators for low-income participation were calculated based on 2020 actuals.

5.2.5 PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES In the Alternate Scenario, the Custom Incentives program has a marginally lower amount of participation and incentive spending when compared with the Settlement Plan. In addition, Custom Incentives features a low...

AI summary The Alternate Scenario shows a slightly lower participation and incentive spending in the Custom Incentives program compared to the Settlement Plan, with a reduced emphasis on pay-for-performance enhancements.