Topic:"BNI Custom Incentive Program" in M12780

6. ENERGY EFFICIENCY DSM energy efficiency refers to delivering the same or improved level of service using less energy, resulting in measurable reductions in energy consumption while maintaining or improving performance. Natural Resources...

AI summary Energy efficiency programs, led by E1, focus on reducing energy consumption through initiatives like residential LED baselines and Mi'kmaw New Home Construction. The 2027–2031 DSM Plan includes enhanced incentives, expanded rebate categories, and program updates to address rising costs and evolving market needs.

13 6.5.1 OVERVIEW, OBJECTIVES, OPPORTUNITY 14 [Table 35](#page-153-3) provides a description of the Custom Incentives program for 2027–2031.

AI summary The text introduces the Custom Incentives program for 2027–2031, as described in Table 35. The section provides an overview, objectives, and opportunity related to the program.

Custom Incentives - 2015 program renamed to Custom Incentives, comprised of five components: Custom Retrofit, New Construction, Existing Building Commissioning, Energy Management and Information Systems and Strategic Energy Management - 20...

AI summary The Custom Incentives program has undergone multiple structural changes since 2015, evolving from five components to two, with shifts in focus areas like retrofitting, energy management, and strategic initiatives. Key updates include the 2020 introduction of Industrial Energy Managers and the 2023 reconfiguration to two core components. Tables 36 and 37 provide historical component details.

6 Table 38: 2027–2031 Custom Incentives Performance Indicators Year Investment ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Participation (participants) Participation (projects) Lifetim...

AI summary Table 38 outlines performance indicators for the BNI Custom Incentives Program from 2027 to 2031, including projected investments, energy savings, peak demand savings, participation numbers, and the Program Administrator Cost (PAC) test. The table provides a detailed overview of the program's expected outcomes and financial metrics over the five-year period.

11 Table 39: 2027–2031 Custom Incentives Low-income and Equity Performance Indicators Year Investment ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Participation (participants) Participa...

AI summary Table 39 outlines projected investments, energy savings, and participation metrics for low-income and equity performance indicators under the Custom Incentives program from 2027 to 2031. The table shows minimal participation in the program during the forecasted years, with only one project expected in 2027 and decreasing participation in subsequent years.

1 6.5.4 PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES - 2 The Custom Incentives program shows no difference in the Alternate Scenario when compared to the - 3 Preferred Plan. Therefore, there is no variance in the program between the Preferred Plan and Alternate -...

AI summary The Custom Incentives program exhibits no variance between the Preferred Plan and Alternate Scenario. Table 38, referenced in the text, illustrates results for both scenarios, indicating no differences in program outcomes.

efficient units being retired. - Energy savings in Green Heat remained in steady decline in 2025, continuing a multi-year - trend, which prompted the decision to end the program on December 31, 2025. - The BNI sector achieved its 2025 Plan...

AI summary The Green Heat program is ending in 2025 due to declining energy savings. The BNI sector met its 2025 energy savings targets, with some programs overachieving. Demand Response missed its capacity target due to challenges, with details in section 4.4. Table 1 compares portfolio results to 2025 targets.

1 4.3 Business, Non-Profit and Institutional (BNI) Sector Results - 2 The BNI sector is comprised of the following programs: - 3 Efficient Product Rebates; - 4 Custom Incentives; and - 5 Direct Installation. 6 - 7 In 2025, the BNI sector a...

AI summary The BNI sector in Nova Scotia achieved 82.6 GWh energy savings and 13.5 MW peak demand savings in 2025, exceeding 2025 Plan targets. Key programs include Efficient Product Rebates, Custom Incentives, and Direct Installation. E1's Energy Manager initiative contributed to DSM savings, with 30 Energy Managers active by year-end. Variance explanations were provided for programs deviating by ±25% from targets.

2 4.3.2 Custom Incentives - 3 The Custom Incentives program consists of the following two program components: - 4 Custom; and - 5 Strategic Energy Management. 6

AI summary The Custom Incentives program includes two components: 'Custom' and 'Strategic Energy Management.' This section outlines the structure of the program within the context of a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding involving utility and energy board oversight.

7 Table 9: 2025 Custom Incentives CUSTOM INCENTIVES (2025) Custom Incentives Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) 2025 Results 34.5 6.7 8.5 2025 Plan 26.8 5.1 8.6 • Custom Incentives exceeded its 2025 Plan as Ap...

AI summary The Custom Incentives program exceeded its 2025 Plan targets for energy and demand savings (34.5 GWh and 6.7 MW, respectively), driven by high-savings projects completed in 2025. Expenditures aligned with the Plan's $8.6 million budget, continuing a trend from 2024.

3. 2023-2026 DSM PLAN PERIOD [Table 8 p](#page-59-0)rovides actual expenditures by rate class for 2023, 2024, and 2025, and the variances between the Plan and actuals. The table also provides the 2026 Plan as Approved expenditures by rate...

AI summary The 2023-2026 DSM Plan period shows variances in expenditures due to participation levels in programs like BNI Demand Response and Custom Incentives. Medium industrial spending rose due to higher-than-expected participation, while large general and small industrial spending fell due to lower participation. Large industrial spending increased in 2023 but aligned with the Plan in 2024-2025.

Figure 12: 2025 Custom Incentives Targeted and Evaluated Net Electrical Energy Savings55 Figure 13: 2025 Custom Incentives Targeted and Evaluated Net Peak Demand Savings55

AI summary The text references figures 12 and 13, which outline the 2025 Custom Incentives Targeted and Evaluated Net Electrical Energy Savings and Net Peak Demand Savings, respectively. These figures are part of a broader analysis of energy efficiency programs.

This report presents the 2025 demand-side management (DSM) results of the Custom Incentives program administered by EfficiencyOne (E1). This program is comprised of two program components: (1) Custom and (2) Strategic Energy Management (SE...

AI summary This report outlines the 2025 demand-side management (DSM) results for EfficiencyOne's Custom Incentives program, which includes Custom and Strategic Energy Management components. The program supports commercial, industrial, and institutional participants in implementing energy efficiency initiatives through various services and financial incentives.

E. Spillover - E1. Since taking part in the Custom Retrofit program, have you implemented any additional energy efficiency measures outside of the program? - 1. Yes - 2. No [GO TO SECTION F] - 98. Don't know [GO TO SECTION F] - 99. Refused...

AI summary The section explores spillover effects from the Custom Retrofit program, inquiring about additional energy efficiency measures, financing, influence of prior projects, and reasons for not using Efficiency Nova Scotia programs. It seeks details on measures implemented outside the program and their impact.

1 Table 2: 2027–2031 Breakdown of Custom Incentives Program by Rate Class and Program Component 2027-2031 Custom Incentives Program Total 62.1 218.7 30.1 570 5.4 18.8 2.3 31 67.5 237.5 32.4 601

AI summary Table 2 presents a breakdown of the Custom Incentives Program from 2027 to 2031, categorized by rate class and program component, with figures indicating the distribution of incentives across various segments.

3.1.1 MEASURE IDENTIFIERS & DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS Measure ID (Plan) ANH_RETRO Measure ID (Incremental Cost) BNI__CUS-IND_001 Common Measure Name Equity Deserving - Retrofits Sector BNI Program Name Custom Incentives Program Component Cu...

AI summary This section defines a measure for the Equity Deserving - Retrofits program under the BNI Custom Incentives program, with details including measure IDs, sector, program name, and unit basis.

1 3.3.1 MEASURE IDENTIFIERS & DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS Measure ID (Plan) CUS-IND_001 Measure ID (Incremental Cost) BNI__CUS-IND_001 Common Measure Name Custom - Industrial Retrofit Sector BNI Program Name Custom Incentives Program Componen...

AI summary This section defines a measure for a custom industrial retrofit program under the BNI program, specifying identifiers, sector, program name, and other attributes such as replacement type and unit basis.

3.4.1 MEASURE IDENTIFIERS & DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS Measure ID (Plan) CUS-RET_001 Measure ID (Incremental Cost) BNI_CUS-RET_001 Common Measure Name Custom - Commercial Retrofit Sector BNI Program Name Custom Incentives Program Component C...

AI summary This section outlines a measure related to a custom commercial retrofit program under the BNI program, with details on measure identifiers, sector, program name, and other defining characteristics.

3.5.1 MEASURE IDENTIFIERS & DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS Measure ID (Plan) CUS-P4P_001 Measure ID (Incremental Cost) BNI__CUS-P4P_001 Common Measure Name Custom - Pay for Performance Sector BNI Program Name Custom Incentives Program Component...

AI summary This section outlines a measure identified as 'Custom - Pay for Performance' within the BNI program, specifying its sector, program name, component, replacement type, unit basis, and DI flag.

1 3.6.1 MEASURE IDENTIFIERS & DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS Measure ID (Plan) CUS-BO__001 Measure ID (Incremental Cost) BNI__CUS-BO__001 Common Measure Name Custom - Building Optimization Sector BNI Program Name Custom Incentives Program Compon...

AI summary This section outlines a measure related to a custom building optimization program under the BNI program, with specific identifiers and characteristics, including its sector, program name, and replacement type.

4.3.4 DSM PROGRAMS E1 will propose DSM programs within each DSM Resource Plan. DSM programs are offered to the Residential and the Business, Not-for-Profit and Institutional (BNI) sectors. Historically, DSM programs have included:: - Resid...

AI summary E1 will propose DSM programs for residential and BNI sectors, including rebates, incentives, and demand response initiatives. These programs have historically included a variety of efficiency and energy-saving measures for both residential and business sectors.

- 1 As a result, the automatically controlled portion is too small to support a meaningful - 2 comparison with manual curtailment. E1 will continue to monitor participation as the BNI - 3 DR portfolio develops. Request IR-50: Please refer...

AI summary E1 explains that it can claim savings for a portion of a project in the BNI DR portfolio due to low-income and equity impacts being treated as incidental. Participation rates for low-income and equity projects in the 2027–2031 DSM plan are estimated as 1, 0.4, 0.3, 0.3, and 0.2 for each year, respectively. These participants are apartment building owners, with benefits flowing to tenants.

• BNI Custom Incentives Program (compressed air component): The relevant protocol was followed except for the measurement method. However, there is regulatory approval for the method. Since Econoler followed regulatory direction correctly,...

AI summary The BNI Custom Incentives Program's compressed air component followed protocol except for the measurement method, which has regulatory approval. Econoler's compliance justifies accepting savings results, but the method is unsuitable for savings verification. Evaluators must address this issue in future assessments and consider alternatives.

\ Subject to reassessment in 2026. Evaluation Issues: None. The methods and calculations performed by the evaluator are consistent with industry practice and evaluation guides. 57 K. BNI Custom Incentives Program and Strategic Energy Manag...

AI summary This section discusses the BNI Custom Incentives Program and Strategic Energy Management, highlighting their role in energy efficiency initiatives. The evaluation methods used are consistent with industry practices and evaluation guides.

Sub-Programs Within Custom Incentives Each Custom Incentives sub-program is designed around a distinct participant profile, project scale, and intervention model. The table and sections below describe each subprogram's target group and ope...

AI summary The text introduces sub-programs within Custom Incentives, which are tailored to specific participant profiles, project scales, and intervention models. It mentions that descriptions of each sub-program's target group and operational design are provided in the following table and sections.

Strategic Energy Management (SEM) SEM is delivered as a distinct program component within Custom Incentives. It funds the implementation of structured energy management practices - not specific equipment purchases - and produces continuous...

AI summary Strategic Energy Management (SEM) is a program component within Custom Incentives that funds the implementation of structured energy management practices, aiming for continuous, organization-wide savings over multi-year engagements.

Function Allowed method Protocol stance Leak identification / targeting Ultrasonic detection Appropriate / recommended Leak quantification (savings calculation) Ultrasonic detection Not appropriate Leak quantification (savings calculation)...

AI summary The document outlines methods for leak identification and quantification, noting that ultrasonic detection is appropriate for identification but not for quantification, which is better suited for leak-down or system-level measurement. It also references a section on the share of total custom incentives savings.

Request IR-6 Reference: Exhibit E-1, 2027-2031 DSM Plan, Section 3.3 Demand Response (pages 34-35 of 419), states "The demand response design in the 2027-2031 DSM Plan was informed by a combination of observed implementation experience, up...

AI summary The 2027-2031 DSM Plan's demand response design incorporates implementation experience, modelling updates, and stakeholder feedback. EfficiencyOne (E1) considered hybrid heating measures and collaborated with Eastward Energy and NS Power during modelling. The request asks for details on specific hybrid measures, their modelling under New Construction and Custom programs, and a summary of E1's collaboration with Eastward Energy.

- 5 (b) Please split BNI custom programs by customer class (Large General, Small 6 Industrial, Medium Industrial, Large Industrial, etc.), including for measure 7 level PAC results (as provided in Exhibit E-1-(ii).

AI summary The document requests the splitting of BNI custom programs by customer class, including measure level PAC results as provided in Exhibit E-1-(ii).

10 IR-8: Custom Program - 11 Reference: 2027-2031 DSM Plan; Custom Program; Existing Buildings; New Construction. - 12 Requests: - 13 a) For each year from 2027 to 2031, provide first-year savings and number of projects broken 14 down by E...

AI summary The document outlines requests related to the 2027-2031 DSM Plan's Custom Program, seeking data on savings, project numbers, and explanations for declining savings from 2027 to 2031. It also asks about enhancements for BNI Demand Response in new construction and Energy Manager-supported account contributions to savings.