Topic:"Commercial Industrial Programs" in M12249

11 5.5.1 SM ALL BUSIN ESS ENERGY SOLUTION S - 12 Small Business Energy Solutions provides small business customers with access to technical assistance and - 13 financial incentives for the installation of energy efficient equipment. A smal...

AI summary The Small Business Energy Solutions program offers technical assistance and financial incentives for energy-efficient equipment installation, including a pilot for free installation of select products. Table 19 summarizes the program's 2026 DSM Extension components.

1 Table 19: 2026 Small Business Energy Solutions Program Component Extension Investment ($M) Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Participation (products) 2026 Total 5.8 6.1 1.5 42,096 Program Component Changes • • • o o • Extension as...

AI summary Table 19 outlines the 2026 Small Business Energy Solutions Program, including a total investment of $5.8M, energy savings of 6.1 GWh, and 42,096 participating products. The program includes enhancements such as extending the preapproval window, increasing eligibility caps, and improving marketing strategies.

3.3.5 SM ALL IN D USTRIAL - As modelled, the Small Industrial class includes Rate Code 21 only. - The average rate impact over the study period is an increase of 0.3 percent, or 0.05 cents/kWh. - Participants in the Small Industrial class...

AI summary The analysis details rate and bill impacts for Small, Medium, and Large Industrial classes under Nova Scotia's regulatory proceeding. Small Industrial sees a 0.3% rate increase but 5.8% lower bills for participants. Medium Industrial has a 0.1% rate increase with 0.7% lower participant bills. Large Industrial shows a 0.1% rate increase and 0.9% lower participant bills, with all customers assumed to participate in BER-IR by 2026.

Table 3: Planned Evaluations for 2024 Programs. 2024 Portfolio Evaluation Plan D Impact Ev Impact Evaluation Market Program Component Comprehensive Condensed Evaluation Evaluation Residential Appliance Retirement Х Instant Savings Х Afford...

AI summary Table 3 outlines the planned evaluations for 2024 programs, including various residential and business energy efficiency initiatives. It includes evaluations such as the Appliance Retirement Program, Instant Savings, and Strategic Energy Management. The table also references supporting reports from Econoler and Efficiency One.

X. Individual Program Component Review There are nine residential programs, four Business, Non-Profit, Institutional programs and two Demand Response programs.

AI summary The document outlines the review of energy programs in Nova Scotia, including nine residential, four business/non-profit/institutional, and two demand response programs, under the ARet, IS, SEM, SBES, DR, and DSM initiatives.

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AI summary The document references energy efficiency protocols and evaluation reports, including residential lighting evaluation methods, net savings estimation practices, and a small business direct install program evaluation. Key organizations and methodologies from the Uniform Methods Project and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are cited.

Most of the evaluations in this study have no evaluation issues. They are: - 1. Appliance Retirement Program - 2. Instant Savings - 3. Green Heat - 4. Residential Efficient Products Installation - 5. Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Program...

AI summary The document lists programs with no evaluation issues, including appliance retirement, instant savings, green heat, residential efficient product installation, and others focused on energy efficiency and affordability.

Review of Causality of the Issue for Industrial Customers

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) is conducting a review to assess the causality of the issue for industrial customers. The analysis focuses on determining the relationship between specific factors and the impact on industrial electricity consumers, though detailed arguments or findings are not provided in the text.

1) The Impact of New Initiatives Prior to 2019, expenditures for both the medium and large industrial rate classes were lower than what E1 had estimated in the DSM Plans for those years and as a result in 2019, E1 engaged Dunsky Energy Con...

AI summary E1 engaged Dunsky Energy Consulting in 2019 to address low industrial customer participation in DSM programs. By 2020, E1 developed an industrial strategy with energy management support, relationship building, and expanded incentives. Implementation grew from 3 to 15 participants by 2023, though E1's 2021 estimates underestimated the program's popularity in the 2023-2025 DSM Plan.

16 Table 1: Industrial Rate Class Unique Customers Participating in Energy Efficiency in 2023-2025 by Rate Class and 17 Program Component Rate Class 2023 2024 2025 Program Component Participating Customers % of Total Rate Class Customers P...

AI summary The table presents data on the participation of unique customers in energy efficiency programs across different industrial rate classes from 2023 to 2025. It shows the number of participating customers and their percentage of the total rate class customers for each program component.

Support for Business Customers – Custom & Strategic Energy Management - Custom provides large business, non-profit and institutional participants with technical assistance and financial incentives to help reduce electricity consumption and...

AI summary The document outlines Custom and Strategic Energy Management (SEM) programs by EfficiencyOne (E1) to help businesses reduce energy use. Custom offers technical and financial support for projects, while SEM focuses on operational changes. E1 also continues industrial management. In 2026, $9.8M will support 170+ Custom projects and $0.9M for SEM.

Support for Business Customers – Demand Response (con't) - Eco Shift pilot, including: - DLC smart thermostats: utility control of smart thermostats (mini-split heat pumps, central heat pumps, and electric baseboards). E1 has included a br...

AI summary The Eco Shift pilot under E1 includes demand response initiatives like smart thermostats, water heater controllers, EV managed charging, and battery control. Participants receive annual payments and upfront incentives. A 2026 investment of $2.6 million aims to support over 400 customers through these programs.

Enabling Strategies There are three Enabling Strategies programs: Education & Outreach; Development & Research; and Other Enabling Strategies. In 2026, investment in these programs at $7.0 million is aligned with the 2025 Forecast. Educati...

AI summary Three Enabling Strategies programs (Education & Outreach, Development & Research, Other Enabling Strategies) with investments of $7.0M in 2026, aligned with the 2025 Forecast. Education & Outreach focuses on community outreach, diverse communities, partnerships, and green schools. Development & Research includes innovation, market research, heat pump water heater pilot, and data analytics.

leak-down test (defined in section 3.2.1 of UMP) requires that all production loads are turned off, the compressor is shut off and the system is allowed to reach its normal operating system pressure. The Compressed Air Leak Audit Service m...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) describes its Compressed Air Leak Audit Service, developed in 2013 with national experts, using ultrasonic leak detection tools like the Ultraprobe 3000 and OL1 smart sensor. E1 emphasizes low-cost access through complimentary audits, training for industrial staff, and minimizing barriers to participation. The methodology aligns with industry standards from Compressed Air Best Practices and Compressed Air Challenge.

Economic and Policy Analysis Small Business Utility Alliance – Ontario, CA (June 2021 – Present) - Reviewed plan and participated in fully litigated proceeding, including providing testimony on bet practices and program design, coordinatio...

AI summary The Small Business Utility Alliance in Ontario, Canada, participated in a fully litigated proceeding (Matter No. EB-2021-0002) by providing testimony on best practices, program design, coordination with electric programs, cost-effectiveness, shareholder incentives, and stakeholder engagement.

Introduction Econoler was commissioned by EfficiencyOne (E1) to evaluate E1's 2024 DSM program portfolio, including the Custom Incentives program. The 2024 Custom Incentives program evaluation consisted of a comprehensive impact evaluation...

AI summary Econoler evaluated EfficiencyOne's 2024 DSM program, focusing on the Custom Incentives program's energy savings. The program includes Strategic Energy Management (SEM) and Custom components, with the latter offering incentives for compressed air leak audits and repairs. The process involves auditing leaks, repairing them, and tracking progress through an internal platform.

ort for incentive programs. Based on a review of seven jurisdictions where incentives are available for compressed air leak projects, Econoler also said none require the recommended test be performed. [54] Regarding the pattern of claims,...

AI summary Econoler reviewed savings claims for compressed air leak projects, noting no other jurisdictions require the recommended test. Savings claims began in 2022 after customer-E1 discussions, with variations due to differing leakage rates across departments. Econoler disputed a 2024 adjustment claim.

Refer to the Application, Appendix B, Section 7. Conclusion, page 23 of 24 at line 21, where EOne states that "Maximizing customer participation in DSM programs mitigates rate impacts by increasing the number of customers who experience ne...

AI summary EOne asserts that maximizing customer participation in Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs reduces rate impacts by increasing net bill reductions. The proceeding questions EOne's confidence in achieving small business participation and whether other cost-reduction strategies beyond participation rates are being pursued.

Rate Class Expenditures Below are the planned rate class expenditures for 2026:[3](#page-1-2) 2 Exhibit E-1, Evidence, page 5, line 19-21. 3 Exhibit E-1, Evidence, page 6. Rate Class 2026 ($ million) Residential/Charitable (2,3,4) 33.9 Sma...

AI summary The document outlines 2026 rate class expenditures across residential, industrial, and municipal sectors, totaling $63.75 million. E1 used 2022-2024 data and addressed concerns raised by the Industrial Group per the Board's direction. Key allocations include $33.9M for residential/charitable and $17M for general demand.

Programs There are no new programs contemplated under the 2026 DSM Extension Plan. The three residential energy efficiency programs are: (1) residential efficient product rebates; (2) existing residential; and (3) new residential (the new...

AI summary The 2026 DSM Extension Plan does not introduce new programs. Existing residential and BNI energy efficiency programs continue, with the new home construction component retired. Demand response programs are also proposed to continue.

ort for incentive programs. Based on a review of seven jurisdictions where incentives are available for compressed air leak projects, Econoler also said none require the recommended test be performed. [54] Regarding the pattern of claims,...

AI summary Econoler reviewed savings claims for compressed air leak projects, noting seven jurisdictions don't require a specific test. Historical claims since 2022 stem from 2021 discussions with E1. Facilities' complex networks led to multiple, variable savings claims. Econoler disputed an adjustment to a 2024 value.