Topic:"Commercial Industrial Programs" in M10473

2 LICO is regularly updated by Statistics Canada Program Program Component Description Target Market Segment Market and/or Participant Barriers and How they are Addressed in the Settlement Plan DIRECT Small Business Energy Solutions Techni...

AI summary The Small Business Energy Solutions program provides technical and financial support to small businesses for energy efficiency and demand reduction. It targets businesses with annual electrical energy consumption of 350,000 kWh or less and addresses barriers such as affordability and lack of resources through free audits, rebates, and dedicated support.

5 Table 15: Major Categories of Customer Segments, Dedicated Program Components & Other Support Category Description of Target Segment Dedicated Program Components Other Support & Resources Small Business E1 defines eligible small business...

AI summary The table outlines the definition of small businesses eligible for energy efficiency programs, along with dedicated program components and support resources. Eligibility is based on annual energy consumption and electricity costs, and various initiatives are in place to assist small businesses in reducing energy use.

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.

11 Table 44: Criteria for Industrial and Commercial/Institutional Offerings in the Custom Program Component Customer Base Criteria • Rate code 21, 22, 23 or 25 except municipal, transportation, and Department of National Defence (DND) faci...

AI summary Table 44 outlines the customer base criteria for industrial and commercial/institutional offerings in the Custom Program Component, specifying eligible and excluded facilities based on rate codes and sector classifications.

16 5.3.1 OBJECTIVES - 17 Objectives of the Direct Installation program include assisting small businesses to: - identify energy savings opportunities within their business; - make informed decisions about energy upgrades; - overcome financ...

AI summary The Direct Installation program aims to help small businesses identify energy savings opportunities, make informed decisions about energy upgrades, overcome financial barriers through incentives, and improve profitability and comfort through energy efficiency. Table 49 summarizes the program's benefits in the Settlement Plan.

3 5.3.2 OVERVIEW - 4 The Direct Installation program provides small business customers access to technical assistance and - 5 financial incentives for the installation of energy efficient and system-peak demand reduction equipment. - 6 The...

AI summary The Direct Installation program offers small business customers technical assistance and financial incentives for installing energy-efficient equipment and reducing system-peak demand. It includes the Small Business Energy Solutions component with two participation pathways.

9 5.3.2.1 SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY SOLUTIONS PROGRAM COMPONENT - 10 The Small Business Energy Solutions program component provides small business customers access to - 11 technical assistance and financial incentives for the installation of e...

AI summary The Small Business Energy Solutions program component offers technical assistance and financial incentives to small businesses for energy efficiency upgrades. It includes two pathways: self-directed and facilitated, with the latter involving energy audits. The program provides prescriptive and customized incentives and is outlined in Table 50 of the Settlement Plan.

13 Table 50: Three-Year Summary of the Small Business Energy Solutions Program Component Annual Plan Investment ($M) Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Participation (products) 2023 Total 6.4 11.9 2.5 106,189 Low-income 0.11 0.48 0.1...

AI summary The Small Business Energy Solutions Program Component aims to support small commercial businesses, not-for-profits, and multi-unit residential buildings with annual electrical energy consumption of 350,000 kWh or less. The table outlines the program's investment, energy savings, demand savings, and participation over three years (2023-2025).

7.2.3.4 GREEN SCHOOLS NOVA SCOTIA & POST- SECONDARY EDUCATION - The Green Schools Nova Scotia initiative has formed part of E1's Enabling Strategies since 2016. The - initiative engages over 25,000 students across 340 schools each year to...

AI summary The Green Schools Nova Scotia initiative, part of E1's Enabling Strategies since 2016, engages over 25,000 students annually and partners with post-secondary institutions to promote energy efficiency education. Activities include providing educational resources, culturally appropriate materials, community engagements, field trips, and co-op/internship opportunities.

Table 14. DLC Thermostat-BYOT and DI Characteristics Item Description Program Description • Direct Load Control option to customers with Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats, where customer electric space heating is controlled during DR events,...

AI summary The document outlines two approaches for implementing Direct Load Control (DLC) thermostats: Bring Your Own Thermostat (BYOT) and Direct Install (DI). Under BYOT, customers receive rebates for using their own smart thermostats, while under DI, thermostats are installed at no cost. Both approaches aim to enable demand response (DR) events through temperature reset strategies.

Item Description Eligible Customers • Residential, small commercial, and small industrial customers with central heat pumps (HP), mini-split heat pumps (MSHP), or baseboard heaters and with smart thermostats to control the different equipm...

AI summary The text outlines the parameters and assumptions for a program targeting residential and small commercial/industrial customers with heat pumps and smart thermostats. It details eligible customers, participation levels, operating months, event windows, and unit impacts in terms of kW reduction per thermostat. Participation is expected to ramp up gradually by 2023 and 2025.

Table 17. Critical Peak Pricing Option Characteristics Item Description Program Description • NS Power plans to offer voluntary opt-in to Residential and Small C&I customer classes starting in 2023, based on the approved CPP rate submitted...

AI summary NS Power plans to introduce a voluntary Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) rate for residential and small commercial/industrial customers starting in 2023, with a 150 cents/kWh critical peak rate. The program includes the direct installation of no-cost smart thermostats to enhance load reduction during peak events. Enrollment is expected to reach 15% of eligible customers after a 5-year period, and the CPP rate is currently a pilot subject to future NSUARB approval.

1.2 Process and Market Evaluation Objectives and Scope Process evaluation activities were completed for New Construction in 2021 and were aimed at achieving the following objectives: - › Collect information on the New Construction particip...

AI summary Process evaluations for New Construction in 2021 focused on decision-making processes and freeridership assessments. Market evaluations targeted residential LED lighting (Instant Savings), commercial LED lighting (Business Energy Rebates), and mini-split heat pumps (Green Heat), aiming to assess market trends, program satisfaction, and influence. Footnotes note low rebate data confidence and evolving appliance efficiency.

Table 3: 2021 Interviews Completed Program Component Program Manager 1 / EOne Staff Service Provider/ Distributors Participants Retailers Program Administrators Residential Appliance Retirement 2 - - - - Instant Savings 2 - - 8 - Home Ener...

AI summary Table 3 presents the number of interviews conducted in 2021 across various program components and stakeholder groups, including program managers, service providers, participants, and program administrators. The data highlights engagement levels for different programs such as appliance retirement, instant savings, and market transformation.

Direct Installation Direct Installation consists of one program component, namely Small Business Energy Solutions. In 2021, Direct Installation achieved 9.486 GWh in net energy savings and 2.045 MW in net peak demand savings at the generat...

AI summary Direct Installation is a program component that includes Small Business Energy Solutions. In 2021, it achieved 9.486 GWh in net energy savings and 2.045 MW in net peak demand savings at the generator.

Table 11: 2021 Satisfaction Results DSM Program Program Component Participant Satisfaction Partner Satisfaction Residential Residential Efficient Product Rebates Instant Savings - 8.0 Green Heat 9.0 - Existing Residential Efficient Product...

AI summary Table 11 presents 2021 satisfaction results for various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia. Participant and partner satisfaction scores are listed for different program components, with most scoring 8.0 or higher on a 10-point scale.

Table 13: Evaluated Net Energy Savings at the Generator, 2017-2021 Energy Savings (GWh) Energy Savings (%) DSM Program Program Component 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2017 2018 2019 2020 Appliance Retirement 3.094 2.657 2.545 2.111 2.474 2% 2%...

AI summary Table 13 presents evaluated net energy savings at the generator from 2017 to 2021, detailing energy savings in gigawatt-hours and percentages for various DSM programs, including Appliance Retirement, Instant Savings, Home Energy Assessment, Green Heat, Efficient Product Installation, and others. The data highlights the contribution of different programs to overall energy savings.

Table 42: Average LED Prices by Fixture Type, 2017-202171 Table 43: Free-ridership Level for LED Fixtures 2019-2021 72 Table 44: Overview of 2021 Key Factors in Program Planning74 Table 45: Overall 2021 Residential Efficient Product Rebate...

AI summary The document contains a list of tables and figures related to energy efficiency programs, including average LED prices, free-ridership levels, and participation metrics for residential and commercial programs. It also includes figures that track savings, shipments, and market evolution for LED lighting in Atlantic Canada.

Table 39: Evaluated 2021 EMIS Gross Energy and Peak Demand Savings 82 Table 40: Evaluated 2021 EMIS GHG Emission Reductions83 Table 41: Comparison of 2021 EMIS Tracked and Evaluated Savings at the Generator84 Table 42: Implementation Statu...

AI summary The text presents a list of tables and figures from a regulatory proceeding document, focusing on energy management and efficiency programs. Tables evaluate energy savings, GHG emissions, and program implementation status, while figures illustrate program performance, participant satisfaction, and participation trends over time.

New Construction In 2021, 21 projects were completed under New Construction. As highlighted in [Figure](#page-27-0) 9 below, the number of completed projects reached a new high in 2021. A number of those projects were small commercial buil...

AI summary In 2021, 21 New Construction projects were completed, with a notable increase in participation leading to higher gross energy and peak demand savings compared to 2020. Despite a 11% decrease in energy savings per project, the overall results were the highest recorded.

1 The results presented in this table include savings for SBES and the Commercial Direct Install (CDI) pilot. 2 76 of the 512 projects were CDI pilot projects.

AI summary The table includes savings data from SBES and the CDI pilot, with 76 out of 512 projects being CDI pilot projects. A picture is referenced but not included in the text.

="page-27-1"> Applicants who do not qualify for an audit follow the DIY path summarized in [Figure](#page-27-1) 5. Figure 5: 2021 DIY Path Participation Process Rebates vary according to factors related to specific technologies, including...

AI summary The 2021 DIY Path Participation Process allows non-qualifying applicants to participate in energy efficiency programs. EOne launched a Commercial Direct Install pilot offering free installations of energy-efficient products for small businesses. SBES aimed to achieve specific energy and peak demand savings targets in 2021.

3.3 Business, Non-Profit and Institutional (BNI) Sector Results - The BNI sector is comprised of the following programs: - Efficient Product Rebates; - Custom Incentives; and - Direct Installation. - In 2021, the BNI sector achieved net in...

AI summary The BNI sector includes Efficient Product Rebates, Custom Incentives, and Direct Installation programs. In 2021, the sector achieved energy and peak demand savings, with E1's On-site Energy Manager (OEM) initiative contributing to these results. Marketing efforts targeted various sectors, including small businesses, retail, and non-profits, through digital and in-store campaigns, virtual events, and website updates.

3 Table 10: Direct Installation Program Results Direct Installation (2021) Program Components • The Direct Installation (DI) program is comprised of the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program component. SBES offers small businesses...

AI summary The Direct Installation (DI) program includes the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) component, offering small businesses incentives and resources for energy-efficient upgrades. Participants can choose between an audit path with a no-charge energy audit or a DIY path, and are directed to contractors through the Efficiency Preferred Partner Network (EPP) or their own choice.

(at Generator) Program Residential Annual Net Savings (GWh) Residenital Efficient Appliance Retirement 2.474 Products Rebates Instant Savings 14.314 16.788 Home Energy Assessment 3.481 Green Heat 6.795 Existing Residential Efficient Produc...

AI summary The table presents energy savings data from various residential and business programs under the Demand-Side Management (DSM) initiative in 2021. It highlights the annual net savings in gigawatt-hours (GWh) across different programs such as appliance retirement, home energy assessments, and business energy rebates.

13. BNI Small Business Energy Solutions Program (SBES) The BNI Direct Installation Program has a single program component, Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES). SBES is available to businesses that use less than 350,000 kWh annually. For...

AI summary The BNI SBES program offers energy solutions for small businesses, with 2021 incentives increasing participation. Two paths (audit and DIY) and a Commercial Direct Installation pilot were available, achieving 9.486 GWh energy savings. Evaluation by Econoler and Narrative Research found the program met energy targets but had lower demand reduction. No recommendations were made for program changes.

E1 Responses to Affordable Energy Coalition (AEC) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-04: Please explain what efficiency programming is available to public housing either within the proposed supply agreement or outside of that...

AI summary E1 explains that Efficiency Nova Scotia offers multiple programs for public housing, including residential and business initiatives like Efficient Product Installation, Appliance Retirement, and Home Energy Assessments, along with tenant-focused options such as Instant Savings. Business programs include Custom and Business Energy Rebates.

IG IR-06 Attachment 1: Programs and Program Components 2012-2025 2012 Program Program Component Efficient Products Appliance Retirement Lincient Froducts Instant Savings Low Income Homeowner Residential Direct Install Home Energy Assessmen...

AI summary The document outlines various energy efficiency programs and their components from 2012 to 2025, including appliance retirement, instant savings, home energy assessments, performance plus for new homes, and business energy rebates. These programs aim to promote energy efficiency across residential and commercial sectors.

1 Table 8: Alternate Scenario – Allocation of 2025 DSM Expenditures by Rate Class ($ millions) Progr ram costs by part icipating rate clas s Program Efficient Product Rebates RES Existing Residential New Residential Efficient Product Rebat...

AI summary Table 8 outlines the allocation of 2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) expenditures by rate class in millions of dollars. The data includes program costs, education and outreach, development and research, and other enabling strategies, with different rate classes showing varying levels of spending.

orking groups to promote the exchange of ideas and information (Statewide Plan, Exh. 1, at 75). In response to industry feedback acknowledging that most commercial customers have small, standard installations, the Program Administrators de...

AI summary The Program Administrators have introduced new offerings for commercial and industrial customers, including small heat pump installations, weatherization services, and deep energy retrofits. They also plan to implement active demand reduction strategies such as income-eligible direct load control and electric vehicle load management.

-115). The Program Administrators propose several strategies for the C&I sector, which include: (1) increasing participation of microbusinesses through the Main Streets offering; (2) developing a technically proficient and diverse workforc...

AI summary The Program Administrators propose several strategies for the C&I sector, including increasing microbusiness participation and improving workforce diversity. They also suggest technical assistance and new optimization measures. The Department supports these strategies as reasonable for addressing barriers and emphasizing new technologies. NEGPA recommends a 30-year measure life for ground source heat pumps, but Program Administrators plan to use 25 years. The Department directs a review of the TRM for electrification offerings before the next Three-Year Plan filing.

to RI public transit agency, RIPTA, and their funding in total for FY 2019 is $169.71 million, which supports the operation, maintenance, expansion, and development of public transportation across RI. Last Reviewed: June 2020 ","The Charge...

AI summary The document discusses funding for RIPTA, the ChargeUp! program offering EV incentives, and the Energy and Consumer Savings Act of 2005, including its amendments and preemptions by federal legislation. It highlights the role of the Office of Energy Resources in adopting appliance standards.

Businesses show interest in more than seven of the 16 programs, on average. Nova Scotia organizations were presented with a list of programs and services offered by ENS and asked to indicate their level of interest in each. Seven in ten or...

AI summary Nova Scotia organizations show varying levels of interest in energy efficiency programs, with higher interest in lighting, building updates, and smart technologies, and lower interest in battery storage, vehicle electrification, and energy-efficient pumping.

29 30 The Direct Installation program is designed to assist small to medium-sized businesses reduce their energy consumption through access to no-charge energy audit services and financial incentives for energy-efficient technologies. Chan...

AI summary The Direct Installation program helps small to medium businesses reduce energy consumption through no-charge audits and financial incentives. Changes allow customers to choose any contractor, not just those in ENS's Efficiency Partner Network. The program targets small businesses and non-profits and will expand in 2016-2018 to include more products and support industry capacity.

1 Revised Table 9: 2023-2025 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings, by Program Component 2023-2025 Investment a ($ million) Lifetime Benefits b ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak EE Demand Savin...

AI summary The document presents a table outlining the investment and savings associated with various energy efficiency programs from 2023 to 2025, including residential, low-income, and business programs, along with their energy savings, peak demand reductions, and administrative costs.

New Construction The Commercial New Construction Program now has higher incentives for both modeling and implementation. The energy modeling incentive covers 50% of modeling fees up to a maximum incentive value of $15,000 (previously $10,0...

AI summary The Commercial New Construction Program has increased incentives for energy modeling and implementation. The modeling incentive now covers up to 50% of fees, with a maximum of $15,000. Implementation incentives range from $0.13/kWh to $0.18/kWh, with higher rates for projects achieving Net Zero performance.

Incentives • \ NEW\ Instant and Mail-In incentives to cover up to 50% of the total product cost on select lighting and Commercial Heating measures The higher rebate amounts are reflected in our commercial lighting and heating rebate guides.

AI summary The document introduces new instant and mail-in incentives covering up to 50% of the total product cost for select lighting and commercial heating measures, with higher rebate amounts detailed in the rebate guides.

Commercial Lighting Rebates Availability Criteria Previous Rebate Current Rebate % Increase Indoor Lighting 10,000 – 19,999 lm $75 $100 33.3% 20,000 - 29,999 Im $125 $150 20% High-bay Luminaires (DLC Premium) Mail-in 30,000 - 39,999 lm $20...

AI summary The document outlines various commercial lighting rebate programs, detailing the availability, criteria, and rebate amounts for different types of lighting products. It includes percentage increases for current rebates compared to previous ones, indicating an overall trend of increased financial incentives for energy-efficient lighting solutions.

Eligibility - Building Optimization - Existing institutional, charitable, commercial or industrial facilities served (directly or indirectly) by Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI); - Facility has a functioning Building Automation System (BAS) -...

AI summary The eligibility criteria for the Building Optimization program include being an existing institutional, charitable, commercial, or industrial facility served by Nova Scotia Power Inc., having a functioning Building Automation System, consuming at least 350,000 kWh annually, and implementing measures with a combined minimum savings of 20,000 kWh/yr.

10 Q. Do you believe the Plan to be beneficial to the business customers in the Small 11 Business Classes 12 A. Small Business Class participants of the Plan stand to benefit the most in terms of 13 average participant bill savings both du...

AI summary The Plan benefits small business participants with average bill savings during implementation and through 2039, while non-participants face higher bill impacts due to rate increases.

1 Table 3: 2023 DSM Resource Plan Investment and Savings 2023 Investment a Lifetime Benefits b First-Year Energy Savings Lifetime Energy Savings Peak EE Demand Savings (MW) Available DR Capacity (MW) Program Administrator Cost Test (PAC) d...

AI summary Table 3 outlines the 2023 DSM Resource Plan investment and savings, including residential and BNI energy efficiency programs, enabling strategies, and demand response initiatives. The table provides data on investment, benefits, energy savings, and cost ratios for various programs.

1 Table 5: 2025 DSM Resource Plan Investment and Savings 2025 Investment a ($ million) Lifetime Benefits b ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak EE Demand Savings (MW) Available DR Capacity (MW) our...

AI summary Table 5 outlines the 2025 DSM Resource Plan investment and savings, detailing various energy efficiency and demand response programs in Nova Scotia. It includes data on investment amounts, lifetime benefits, energy savings, and cost ratios for residential and business programs.

1 Table 9: 2023-2025 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings, by Program Component 2023-2025 Investment a Lifetime Benefits b First-Year Energy Savings Lifetime Energy Savings Peak EE Demand Savings Available DR Capacity Test ( ource Cost (...

AI summary Table 9 outlines the investment and savings associated with various energy efficiency and demand response programs in Nova Scotia from 2023 to 2025. It details program components, including residential and business initiatives, along with their respective investments, energy savings, and cost metrics.

7 Table 10: 2023 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings, by Program Component 2023 Investment a Lifetime Benefits b First-Year Energy Savings Lifetime Energy Savings Peak EE Demand Savings Available DR Capacity Test ( ource Cost (TRC) c Pr...

AI summary Table 10 outlines the 2023 Settlement Plan investment and savings by program component, detailing energy efficiency (EE) programs, enabling strategies (ES), and demand response (DR) programs. It provides data on investment amounts, energy savings, and cost metrics such as TRC and PAC across residential, business, and institutional sectors.

11 Table 11: 2024 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings, by Program Component 2024 Investment a ($ million) Lifetime Benefits b ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak EE Demand Savings (MW) Availabl...

AI summary This table outlines the investment and savings associated with various energy efficiency and demand response programs in Nova Scotia for 2024. It includes details on program components, investment amounts, lifetime benefits, energy savings, and other metrics.

1 Table 15: Major Categories of Customer Segments, Dedicated Program Components & Other Support Category Description of Target Segment Dedicated Program Components Other Support & Resources Small Business E1 defines eligible small business...

AI summary Table 15 outlines customer segments, dedicated program components, and other support for small businesses, including eligibility criteria, energy solutions, rebates, and additional resources such as dedicated managers and online tools.

5.1.2.1 BUSINESS ENERGY REBATES PROGRAM COMPONENT - The Business Energy Rebates program component offers two participation pathways Instant Rebates and - Mail-In rebates: - Instant Rebates: customers have access to prescriptive rebates on...

AI summary The Business Energy Rebates program offers two participation pathways: Instant Rebates and Mail-In rebates. Instant Rebates provide point-of-purchase discounts for a limited suite of energy efficiency equipment, while Mail-In rebates allow for adjustments based on specific facility conditions. Prescriptive rebates are calculated before purchase and are applied to eligible measures that demonstrate energy savings potential.

Table 39: Three-Year Summary of the Business Energy Rebates Program Component Annual Plan Investment ($M) Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Participation (products) 2023 Total 7.4 35.3 6.7 207,143 Low-income 0.09 0.47 0.12 2,738 202...

AI summary Table 39 provides a three-year summary of the Business Energy Rebates Program, including investment amounts, energy and demand savings, and participation numbers for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The target market includes existing and new construction business, non-profit, and institutional facilities in Nova Scotia.

21 Table 45: Three-Year Summary of the Custom Program Component Annual Plan Investment Energy Savings Demand Savings Participation Program Component History Program Component History • 2008 – launched as a single component, custom retrofit...

AI summary This table outlines the evolution of the Custom Program Component over the years, including key developments such as the launch of new services, administrative changes, and adjustments to incentive structures to align with code changes and improve participation.

2 8 - 4 The Direct Installation program provides small business customers access to technical assistance and - 5 financial incentives for the installation of energy efficient and system-peak demand reduction equipment. - 6 The program cons...

AI summary The Direct Installation program offers small business customers technical assistance and financial incentives for installing energy-efficient and system-peak demand reduction equipment. It includes the Small Business Energy Solutions component with two participation pathways.

5 6.4.1 PROGRAM DELIVERY 1 3 The DR program structure is designed to overcome customer barriers associated with lack of awareness, lack of resources, and the "hassle factor" experienced by customers participating in DR events for customers...

AI summary The DR program is structured to address customer barriers by helping residential and BNI customers modify their usage during peak events. It will be delivered through E1 staff, NS Power, contracted partners, and third parties, with integration into existing EE programs as appropriate.

2.1.3 Customer Count Projections The following steps were followed to generate customer count projections: - Separate out Interruptible Rider customers using Business, Non-profit & Institutional (BNI) account counts by rate class - Exclude...

AI summary The document outlines the methodology for generating customer count projections, including the separation of specific customer types, exclusion of certain categories, and use of data from NS Power and load forecast reports to forecast customer numbers by class over a ten-year period.

Item Description Program Enrollment Assumptions • Steady state participation levels22 range from 10% to 30% of eligible customers depending on the customer segment and the type of delivery (BYOD and DI). Eligible customers are those that e...

AI summary The document outlines the assumptions and parameters for a demand response program targeting residential and small C&I customers, including participation levels, incentives, and projected load reductions. It also introduces the BNI Curtailment option for large C&I customers, projected to provide 9 MW of load reduction by 2025.

3.2.4 Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) Option The 2023-2[025](#page-47-2) DR Portfolio includes a Critical Peak Pricing offer to Residential and Small C&I customers.25 Customers enrolled in the CPP rate will be offered smart thermostats as an e...

AI summary The 2023-2025 DR Portfolio includes a Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) option for residential and small C&I customers, offering smart thermostats to enhance response to the rate. E1 claims only the CPP savings associated with the smart thermostats, projecting 0.03 MW of savings by 2025, with half from residential customers and the rest from small commercial and industrial customers.

11 Table 44: Criteria for Industrial and Commercial/Institutional Offerings in the Custom Program Component Customer Base Criteria Industrial • Rate code 21, 22, 23 or 25 except municipal, transportation, and Department of National Defence...

AI summary Table 44 outlines the criteria for industrial and commercial/institutional offerings in the Custom Program Component, specifying eligible customer bases such as industrial facilities with specific rate codes and commercial customers including municipal, transportation, and DND facilities.

Table 9: 2023-2025 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings, by Program Component Residential (Res) Energy Efficiency (EE) Programs Efficient Product Rebates 14.1 30.8 32.3 279.0 3.5 - 1.1 0.7 2.2 1.4 Appliance Retirement 3.1 2.0 3.7 15 0.5...

AI summary Table 9 presents investment and savings data for various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia from 2023 to 2025, including residential and business programs. The data outlines investments, lifetime benefits, energy savings, and other metrics for different initiatives.

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AI summary The document presents a table outlining the 2023 Settlement Plan, detailing investment amounts, lifetime benefits, energy savings, and other metrics by program component. It includes columns for investment, benefits, energy savings, and cost-related data.

11 Table 11: 2024 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings, by Program Component 2024 Investment a ($ million) Lifetime Benefits b ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak EE Demand Savings (MW) Availabl...

AI summary Table 11 outlines the 2024 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings by Program Component, detailing investments, benefits, energy savings, and costs for various energy efficiency, enabling strategies, and demand response programs in Nova Scotia.

1 Table 15: Major Categories of Customer Segments, Dedicated Program Components & Other Support Category Description of Target Segment Dedicated Program Components Other Support & Resources Commercial & Industrial Commercial includes a var...

AI summary Table 15 outlines the major customer segments, dedicated program components, and other support for commercial and industrial customers, including initiatives like custom retrofit programs, business energy rebates, and demand response programs, along with resources such as onsite energy managers and benchmarking pilots.

Table 39: Three-Year Summary of the Business Energy Rebates Program Component Annual Plan Investment ($M) Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Participation (products)

AI summary Table 39 provides a three-year summary of the Business Energy Rebates Program Component, highlighting key metrics such as investment, energy savings, demand savings, and participation in products over the period.

11 Table 44: Criteria for Industrial and Commercial/Institutional Offerings in the Custom Program Component Customer Base Criteria Industrial • Rate code 21, 22, 23 or 25 except municipal, transportation, and Department of National Defence...

AI summary Table 44 outlines the criteria for industrial and commercial/institutional offerings in the Custom Program Component, specifying eligible customer bases such as industrial facilities with specific rate codes and commercial/institutional facilities including municipal, transportation, and DND facilities.

2 8 - 4 The Direct Installation program provides small business customers access to technical assistance and - 5 financial incentives for the installation of energy efficient and system-peak demand reduction equipment. - 6 The program cons...

AI summary The Direct Installation program offers small business customers technical assistance and financial incentives for installing energy-efficient equipment and reducing system-peak demand. The program includes one component, Small Business Energy Solutions, with two participation pathways.

5.3.3.2 MARKETING STRATEGY - The marketing strategy includes a mix of traditional and digital marketing methods, with a focus on direct - email marketing, to effectively reach small businesses. Media plans are complemented by business - de...

AI summary The marketing strategy focuses on reaching small businesses through a combination of traditional and digital methods, including direct email marketing, media plans, industry engagement, and event participation. Tactics include engagement with industry associations, sponsorships, and training for service providers.

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) Component Pathways • Direct Load Control – utility cont...

AI summary The BNI Demand Response Program Component includes pathways such as Direct Load Control, Enabling Technologies (CPP), and behind-the-meter batteries. Supported technologies include smart thermostats and commercial hot water controllers. The program aims to increase participation and load impact through various incentives and technologies.