Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M12249

24 DSM Evaluation for Home Energy Assessment included a billing analysis to update the overestimation ratios for the HOT2000 modelling software. As Affordable Single-Family Homes and Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project also use HOT2000,...

AI summary The 2026 DSM Extension adjusts savings targets due to year-one shortfalls, with residential and BNI sectors contributing 35% and 65% of portfolio savings. Investment shifts reflect the residential LED baseline adoption and Canada Greener Homes program closure. Enabling Strategies funding supports the 2027-2031 DSM Plan and collaboration with the IESO and IRP.

3.4 PROGRAMS SAVINGS, INVESTMENT & PARTICIPATION - Programs for the 2026 DSM Extension remain largely the same as the approved 2023-2025 Plan, with - some changes and enhancements noted below[. Table 5](#page-56-0) provides investment budg...

AI summary The 2026 DSM Extension programs largely mirror the approved 2023-2025 Plan with some updates. Table 5 details investment budgets and savings targets by program component, focusing on demand-side management and efficiency initiatives.

"Total-Savings" tab The "Total-Savings" tab provides a sum of annual class savings in energy and demand usage at the generator's gate and customer's meter. In addition, class demand savings at the high side of the bulk power substation are...

AI summary The 'Total-Savings' tab calculates annual energy and demand savings at the generator's gate, customer's meter, and bulk power substation. It details methods for determining avoided fuel, generation, transmission, and distribution costs, distinguishing between FAM-related and non-FAM-related calculations.

Mikmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project - Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project will largely follow the same approach for the 2026 DSM Extension as outlined in the approved 2023-2025 Plan. - Appliance replacements will no longer be offered,...

AI summary The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project will follow the 2023-2025 Plan approach for 2026, excluding appliance replacements due to the Appliance Retirement program's wind-up. A $1.1 million investment will support 180 Mi'kmaw homes in 2026.

EfficiencyOne (E1) Responses to Small Business Advocate (SBA) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL (a) Does EfficiencyOne plan to change its budget allocation to the BER program as a result of this finding that point of sale savings decli...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) states it will not change budget allocations for BER or the 2026 DSM Extension, citing real-time adjustments already incorporated. E1 plans to address baseline changes in the 2027-2031 DSM Plan and argues further study is needed due to program changes impacting customers and partners.

E1 Response In the development of a DSM Plan, E1 relies on several design objectives to guide the decisions that are required during the modelling phase, with one of these design objectives an investment allocation of approximately 50% for...

AI summary E1 explains its investment allocation for the DSM Plan, noting a slight decrease in residential funding from 55% (2023-2025) to 51% (2026 extension), but emphasizes the overall 54% allocation for 2023-2026 remains only 1% lower. E1 plans to consult stakeholders on the 2027-2031 DSM Plan.

5.8.1 Findings [80] The Board accepts E1's response and declines to direct a reallocation of investment.

AI summary The Board accepts E1's response and declines to direct a reallocation of investment. This finding underscores the Board's approval of E1's position regarding investment allocation, without mandating changes to current financial strategies.

Request IR-13: - Page 45 of 51 of Appendix A of the Application states: "Investment for Development and Research - has increased in 2026 compared to 2023-2025 to support the continuation of E1's heat pump - water heater market transformati...

AI summary The document highlights a request for clarification on the increased investment in Development and Research (DSM) for 2026, specifically the additional $0.9 million allocated to the heat pump water heater market transformation pilot compared to previous years' funding.

this is not satisfactory, and maintains that the budget should be reallocated for the reasons provided by GEEG. We thank for the Board for the opportunity to provide these submissions. Yours truly, Pink Larkin Michael Murphy, on behalf of...

AI summary The submission expresses dissatisfaction with the current budget allocation, arguing it should be reallocated based on GEEG's reasons. It acknowledges the Board's opportunity for input and is signed by Pink Larkin, Michael Murphy (on behalf of David Roberts, Consumer Advocate).

Anticipated Results E1 anticipates lower energy savings and lower demand savings in 2025 and 2026 compared to those achieved in 2023 and 2024, despite the notable increase in the budget. It attributes this to the following factors: - E1 ha...

AI summary E1 anticipates lower energy and demand savings in 2025-2026 despite increased budgets, citing expired LED rebates, exhausted Canada Greener Homes Grant funding, and lower demand response adoption. 2025 targets 128.7 GWh at $62M, while 2026 targets 116 GWh at $63.75M, with rising unit costs ($0.49/kWh in 2026 vs. $0.39/kWh in 2023). Residential and BNI energy savings contributions shift from 35%/65% to 51%/49%.

5.8.1 Findings [80] The Board accepts E1's response and declines to direct a reallocation of investment.

AI summary The Board accepts Efficiency Nova Scotia's (E1) response and does not direct a reallocation of investment. This decision reflects approval of E1's position regarding investment allocation.