E-12027-2031 DSM Plan Application
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2.2.5 AVAILABLE DEMAND RESPONSE CAPACITY Demand response was introduced as a new program in 2023 following pilot initiatives undertaken from 2020-2022. In the 2023 season (December 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023), early implementation challe...
AI summary Demand Response (DR) program challenges in 2023–2025 included participant drop-outs, operational constraints, and technical issues like controller removals. E1 adjusted strategies for 2026, improving engagement and infrastructure, leading to early 2026/2027 results doubling 2024/2025 capacity. Target of 16.3 MW available capacity is expected to be met.
• E1 expects to integrate its BNI programs into its centralized Quality Assurance framework to provide consistency of quality assurance processes across programs by 2028. 1
AI summary E1 plans to integrate its BNI programs into a centralized Quality Assurance framework by 2028 to ensure consistent quality assurance processes across all programs.
15 Table 44: Demand Response - Overview, Objectives, Opportunity Demand Response • The program provides financial incentives to customers who reduce their load during peak times when there is value to the utility to shift load. Overview •...
AI summary The Demand Response program offers financial incentives to residential and BNI customers who reduce their load during peak times. It aims to diversify program offerings, increase customer awareness, and explore eligibility for interruptible customers in future plans. Barriers include lack of awareness, resources, and inconvenience for participants.
E-32025 DSM Evaluation Reports
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4.1.2 Business, Non-profit, and Institutional DSM Programs
AI summary This section outlines demand-side management (DSM) programs targeting business, non-profit, and institutional sectors in Nova Scotia, focusing on initiatives like energy efficiency incentives, rebates, and demand response strategies to reduce energy consumption and costs.
ABBREVIATIONS ARCA ARCA Canada Inc. ARet Appliance Retirement ASFH Affordable Single-family Homes BNI Business, non-profit, and institutional DA Delivery agent DR Demand response DSM Demand-side management DSM MA Demand-side Management Mea...
AI summary This document provides a list of abbreviations and their full forms used in the Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, including terms related to energy efficiency, demand-side management, and utility programs.
Jurisdictional Scan The Evaluator reviewed eight Canadian and American utilities' and program administrators' energy efficiency programs to document their BNI lighting offers, which measures are included, and whether the programs are insta...
AI summary The Evaluator reviewed energy efficiency programs from eight Canadian and American utilities, focusing on BNI lighting offers, included measures, and program types (instant vs. application-based). The scan also analyzed technical reference manuals (TRMs) to identify baseline and EUL data for BNI LED fixtures and lamps.
1.1 Custom Description Custom provides large business, non-profit, and institutional (BNI) participants with technical assistance, financial incentives, and project financing to help reduce their electricity consumption and peak demand. Bu...
AI summary The Custom program targets large business, non-profit, and institutional (BNI) participants by offering technical assistance, financial incentives, and project financing to reduce electricity consumption and peak demand. Business Development Managers (BDMs) support participants in advancing projects and identifying consultants, as illustrated in Figure 1, which outlines four services.