Topic:"Commercial Industrial Programs" in M12780

9 5.4 NON-ELECTRIC AND NON-ENERGY BENEFITS - Non-electric and non-energy benefits—such as improved comfort, health and safety, housing quality, - productivity, and market awareness—are realized as ancillary outcomes of cost-effective DSM -...

AI summary The section discusses non-electric and non-energy benefits from DSM programs, highlighting their role in improving living conditions and operational reliability, particularly in residential, low-income, and business sectors. The Plan emphasizes affordability and cost-effectiveness, ensuring these benefits support, but do not override, long-term system value and ratepayer savings.

1 Table 10: 2028 DSM Preferred Plan Savings and Investment by Program Component 2028 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Available Dema...

AI summary Table 10 outlines the 2028 DSM Preferred Plan Savings and Investment by Program Component, detailing investment amounts, energy savings, and benefits for residential and BNI EE programs, as well as Enabling Strategies (ES). The data includes metrics such as first-year and lifetime energy savings, peak demand savings, and program administrator cost tests.

1 Table 11: 2029 DSM Preferred Plan Savings and Investment by Program Component 2029 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Available Dema...

AI summary Table 11 presents the 2029 DSM Preferred Plan Savings and Investment by Program Component, including residential and BNI EE programs, with details on investment, energy savings, and program administrator cost tests.

1 Table 13: 2031 DSM Preferred Plan Savings and Investment by Program Component 2031 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Available Dema...

AI summary Table 13 presents the 2031 DSM Preferred Plan Savings and Investment by Program Component, including details on investment, benefits, energy savings, and cost tests for various residential and BNI EE programs, as well as enabling strategies.

Energy Efficiency The investment for energy efficiency is reflective of the costs E1 expects to incur to achieve the savings with the suite of programs included in the Preferred Plan. Investment levels in Residential sector programs repres...

AI summary E1's energy efficiency investment allocates 56% to residential programs (29% savings) and 44% to BNI programs (71% savings), reflecting a shift toward non-lighting measures post-2025 LED baseline. Savings decline from 2027-2031 due to Canada Greener Homes Grant closure and removal of Residential Behaviour. 2024 billing analyses further reduced residential savings.

2 Custom Incentives • Consists of two program components: Custom and Strategic Energy Management. Objectives • influence electrical energy efficiency and system-peak demand reduction projects; • build awareness around cost-effective energy...

AI summary The Custom Incentives program includes Custom and Strategic Energy Management components. Its objectives are to influence energy efficiency, reduce peak demand, and promote energy modeling. Barriers include upfront costs, payback periods, internal capacity constraints, and lack of industry awareness. The program began in 2008 and expanded in 2010 and 2012.

11 Table 40: Direct Installation – Overview, Objectives, Opportunity Direct Installation Overview • Provides small businesses with access to financial incentives and technical assistance for the installation of energy efficient equipment u...

AI summary The Direct Installation program provides small businesses with financial incentives and technical assistance for energy efficiency upgrades. It aims to help them identify savings opportunities, overcome financial barriers, and improve profitability. The program has evolved over time, expanding from localized initiatives to province-wide offerings, and includes components like Business Energy Solutions and Rental Properties and Condos Common Area services.

- 3 [Table 41](#page-160-0) summarizes the five-year investment and savings for the Small Business Energy Solutions - 4 program component, including design and implementation strategy details.

AI summary Table 41 summarizes the five-year investment and savings for the Small Business Energy Solutions program component, including design and implementation strategy details.

6 Table 41: 2027–2031 Small Business Energy Solutions Program Component Small Business Energy Solutions Annual Plan Investment ($M) Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Participation (products) 2027 Total 6.7 6.4 1.6 509 2028 Total 6.8...

AI summary Table 41 outlines the 2027–2031 Small Business Energy Solutions Program Component, detailing annual investments, energy and demand savings, and participation numbers for each year. The total investment over the five-year period is projected to be $27.3 million, with cumulative energy savings of 21.6 GWh and demand savings of 5.9 MW.

2. Support E1's Efficiency Preferred Partner network As part of ongoing efforts to recruit and retain members to the Efficiency Preferred Partner network, E1 will continue to organize training and other professional development opportuniti...

AI summary E1 aims to strengthen Nova Scotia's green building sector by expanding training, professional development, and networking opportunities for members of its Efficiency Preferred Partner network, ensuring ongoing support and engagement for network participants.

2.2 2025 Participation Result[s](#page-11-0) - [Table 2](#page-11-0) presents E1's 2025 participation results. The table provides a comparison of 2025 - participation results to those modelled in the 2025 Plan and the four-year Plan period...

AI summary E1's 2025 participation results show mixed outcomes compared to the 2025 Plan. Higher participation occurred in Instant Savings, Affordable Homes programs, and Business Energy Rebates due to retailer sales, faster project completion, and rebate promotions. Lower participation was observed in Efficient Product Installation (phasing out lighting measures), Green Heat (ended in 2025), and Demand Response (unpursued pathways). The Custom program exceeded energy savings despite lower participation.

1 Table 2: 2025 Participation Participation Results Unit Strategic Energy Management 34 8 11 146% 33% Participants Direct Installation 372,888 114,333 62,011 54% 17% Products Small Business Energy Solutions 372,888 114,333 62,011 54% 17% P...

AI summary Table 2 outlines the 2025 participation rates for various energy programs, including Strategic Energy Management, Direct Installation, Small Business Energy Solutions, and Demand Response. The data indicates participation levels, percentages, and results across different units.

Program Components - The Residential Demand Response program component, marketed as Eco Shift, aims to help facilitate a more flexible residential load that provides residential customers with economic incentives and more visibility and co...

AI summary The Residential Demand Response (Eco Shift) program offers economic incentives and load control for residential customers using specific devices. The BNI Demand Response (Smart Synergy) program targets non-residential loads through commercial/industrial curtailment, providing similar incentives. Both aim to enhance load flexibility.

- o delivering heat pump water heater installer training sessions in four communities across the province, and a similar training session for energy auditors from E1's service organizations; - o launching a new monthly webinarseriesfor mem...

AI summary E1's Education and Outreach initiatives include training sessions for installers and auditors, webinars, networking events, and partnerships with industry organizations. The Green Schools program reached 32,466 students with 1,215 engagements, achieving 80% participation in Nova Scotia's public schools. Strategic partnerships with organizations like the Ecology Action Centre and Black Business Initiative were also highlighted.

5 Direct Installation includes the Small Business Energy Solutions program component. - 7 [Table 7 p](#page-57-0)rovides a breakdown of available capacity, expenditures, and participation achieved, by - 8 rate class within the Demand Respo...

AI summary The text references a table that provides a breakdown of available capacity, expenditures, and participation achieved by rate class within the Demand Response program, and mentions that Direct Installation includes the Small Business Energy Solutions program component.

Table 1 Update on Implementation of 2022-2023 Evaluation Recommendations Year Evaluation/ Verification Recommendation Text Source Status Comments Expected Period of Completion wattage when information is not available from the participant....

AI summary The text provides an update on the implementation of 2022-2023 evaluation recommendations, focusing on the use of wattage information and product categorization in energy efficiency programs. It highlights the shift from manual determination by model number to automated methods.

1.2 Process and Market Evaluation Objectives and Scopes One market evaluation was completed in 2025. Market evaluation activities were aimed at achieving the following objectives: - › Validate 2024 market evaluation results and determine t...

AI summary A 2025 market evaluation validated 2024 results for Business Energy Rebates (BER) LED fixtures baseline timing and assessed implications for BER Application Rebates and Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES). A separate process evaluation for Residential Demand Response (DR) collected feedback on participation and operational improvements, with results in evaluation reports.

Table 3: 2025 Interviews Completed Program Component 1 Program Manager/ E1 Staff/Business Development Manager Service Providers/ Distributors/Retailers/Builders Participants Program Manager in Other Jurisdictions Residential Appliance Reti...

AI summary Table 3 outlines the number of interviews conducted in 2025 for various program components, including Residential, Business Energy Rebates, and Demand Response. The data indicates the involvement of program managers, service providers, participants, and managers from other jurisdictions.

Direct Installation Direct Installation consists of one program component, namely Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES). In 2025, Direct Installation achieved 7.862 GWh in net electrical energy savings at the generator and 1.414 MW in net...

AI summary Direct Installation, comprising the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program, achieved 7.862 GWh in net electrical energy savings and 1.414 MW in net peak demand savings at the generator in 2025. The results highlight the program's impact on energy efficiency and demand reduction.

Small Business Energy Solutions - › In 2025, SBES achieved 7.862 GWh in net electrical energy savings and 1.414 MW in net peak demand savings at the generator, falling short of the net electrical energy savings and net peak demand savings...

AI summary In 2025, SBES achieved 7.862 GWh in net electrical energy savings and 1.414 MW in peak demand savings, missing targets by 38% and 46% respectively. Evaluated savings slightly diverged from E1's tracked data, while DIY rebates accounted for 99% of units rebated.

Table 8: 2025 Evaluated Net Lifetime Electrical Energy Savings at the Generator DSM Program Program Component Annual Net Electrical Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Net Electrical En ergy Savings (GWh) Weighted Average EUL (years) Share of An...

AI summary Table 8 presents the 2025 evaluated net lifetime electrical energy savings at the generator for various DSM programs, including appliance retirement, efficient product rebates, and home energy assessments. The table highlights the contribution of residential and BNI programs to annual and lifetime energy savings, with the residential subtotal contributing 36% of annual and 45% of lifetime savings, and BNI programs contributing 64% of annual and 55% of lifetime savings.

, the lamp market lags the fixture market, with LEDs representing 76-78% of the stock depending on the lamp type, and distributors anticipate that LED lamps will represent 80-89% of the stock by 2027. Recommendation #8: The 2024 recommenda...

AI summary The text discusses LED market trends, recommending maintaining non-LED baselines for BER-IR until 2028 and adapting DSM programs. It highlights distributor strategies for non-LED inventory and suggests targeting laggard markets with direct install programs. SBES is advised to use dual baselines for LED fixtures, while BER-AR options are proposed for future consideration.

Participating distributor quote: "Large industrial customers […] everything is LED. but they are not fast on doing capital work for renovation. If you have to change a fixture. it has to go through an engineering review and with manpower c...

AI summary The quote highlights that large industrial customers in Nova Scotia are slow to adopt LED lighting due to delays in capital work, engineering review requirements, and prioritization of production over renovation. Older technologies remain in use among slower-moving industrial sectors.

6.3 Jurisdictional Scan This subsection outlines the results of a jurisdictional scan of eight North American jurisdictions that served to examine current commercial and industrial lighting program offerings, baseline assumptions, and rece...

AI summary This section describes a jurisdictional scan of eight North American jurisdictions to examine current and recent changes in commercial and industrial lighting programs. The review includes jurisdictions such as Mass Save, Efficiency Maine, and Hydro-Québec, with a table summarizing program types and changes.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report presents the 2025 demand-side management (DSM) results of the Direct Installation program administered by EfficiencyOne (E1). This program is comprised of the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program com...

AI summary This report outlines the 2025 demand-side management (DSM) results for EfficiencyOne's Direct Installation program, which includes the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) component. SBES provides incentives and resources to Nova Scotia small businesses for implementing energy efficiency upgrades.

SBES Findings and Recommendations This subsection presents the key findings from the 2025 SBES evaluation. 2025 SBES-Finding: SBES fell short of the net electrical energy savings and net peak demand savings targets by 38% and 46% respectiv...

AI summary The 2025 SBES evaluation found that the program missed its net electrical energy and peak demand savings targets by 38% and 46%, respectively. Participation increased slightly (1%) compared to 2024, with DIY rebates accounting for 99% of all units rebated. Evaluated savings were slightly lower than E1-tracked savings.

1 SBES Overview This section describes the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program component, follows up on past evaluation recommendations, and provides an overview of participation history.

AI summary This section outlines the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program, addresses past evaluation recommendations, and summarizes participation history within the program.

1.1 SBES Description SBES offers incentives and resources to Nova Scotia small businesses to encourage them to implement energy efficient upgrades in their facilities. To be eligible, businesses must annually consume less than 600,000 kWh...

AI summary SBES provides energy efficiency incentives and on-bill financing to Nova Scotia small businesses consuming under 600,000 kWh annually. It offers two participation paths: Audit (no-cost energy audit) and DIY (self-identified measures). Rebates depend on technology factors, with a 2025 target of 12.616 GWh energy savings and 2.621 MW peak demand reduction. The CDI Pilot was discontinued in 2025.

In 2025, SBES rebated a total of 62,011 units, 513 through the Audit path and 61,498 through the DIY path. There were no units rebated under the CDI Pilot in 2025, since the Pilot was no longer offered in 2025. In terms of units rebated, S...

AI summary In 2025, the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program rebated 62,011 units, primarily through the DIY path, with a 1% increase in participation compared to 2024. However, the total number of projects decreased by 28%, leading to a 27% reduction in gross electrical energy savings and a 34% reduction in peak demand savings compared to 2024. Lighting accounted for a slightly larger share of savings, while HVAC savings decreased.

3 SBES Impact Evaluation The objectives of the 2025 SBES impact evaluation were to determine gross and net electrical energy and peak demand savings, annually avoided GHG emissions, as well as EUL values and associated lifetime electrical...

AI summary The 2025 SBES impact evaluation aims to assess gross and net electrical energy savings, peak demand reductions, annual GHG emissions avoided, and Effective Useful Life (EUL) values with associated lifetime energy savings for Nova Scotia's Small Business Energy Solutions program.

Table 7: 2025 SBES Equivalent EUL for Updated Measures Product Tracked Equivalent EUL [years] Evaluated Equivalent EUL [years] Indoor - Four-pin Base Replacement Lamps for Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) 11.9 1.9 Indoor - High-bay Luminai...

AI summary Table 7 presents the 2025 SBES Equivalent Useful Life (EUL) for various lighting products, comparing tracked and evaluated EUL values. The table highlights significant differences between the two metrics across different product categories, with some products showing a large discrepancy, such as the Indoor - Four-pin Base Replacement Lamps for Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs), which have a tracked EUL of 11.9 years and an evaluated EUL of 1.9 years.

Small Business Energy Solutions Appendix I SBES: 2025 Tracking Sheet Audit Appendix II SBES: 2025 Recommendations 2475, Laurier boul., Suite 250 Quebec City, QC G1T 1C4 Canada Tel.: 418-692-2592 Fax: 418-692-4899 EfficiencyOne

AI summary The document outlines appendices for the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) 2025 Tracking Sheet Audit and Recommendations. EfficiencyOne is referenced as an organization involved in the proceedings, with no explicit claims or arguments presented in the provided text.

APPENDIX II SBES 2025 Recommendations The Evaluator made no specific recommendation as part of the 2025 evaluation of SBES. 2475, Laurier boul., Suite 250 Quebec City, QC G1T 1C4 Canada Tel.: 418-692-2592 Fax: 418-692-4899 EfficiencyOne

AI summary The Evaluator made no specific recommendations as part of the 2025 evaluation of the Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES) program.

Installation Rates For SBES low-flow showerheads, an installation rate of 100% is assumed.

AI summary The document assumes a 100% installation rate for SBES low-flow showerheads, indicating full adoption of this energy-efficient measure in the program.

6.12.4 Commercial Laundry Measures

AI summary Section 6.12.4 outlines Commercial Laundry Measures, focusing on energy efficiency and demand-side management (DSM) initiatives for commercial laundry operations in Nova Scotia. Key considerations include appliance retirement, efficiency programs, and regulatory frameworks to reduce energy consumption and costs.

New Brunswick – 2024/25 to 2026/27 Initiatives Update Budget kWh $/kWh Residential $ 10,200,000 $ 8,700,000 1.17$ Direct Install $ 200,000 300,000 0.67$ Total Home $ 8,700,000 7,800,000 1.12$ New Home $ 1,300,000 600,000 2.17$ Commercial a...

AI summary The document outlines a budget and cost-per-kWh for various energy efficiency initiatives in New Brunswick from 2024/25 to 2026/27, including residential, commercial, and industrial programs. It includes details on funding amounts and costs associated with different initiatives such as direct installation, home energy assessments, and peak rebate programs.

Date Filed: May 28, 2026 IG IR-12, Attachment 1, Page 1 of 1 DSM Statement of Operations ($ millions) 18.29 15.74 (2.55) -14% 16.24 0.50 3% 16.50 0.25 2% 17.04 0.55 3% 17.56 0.53 3% Total Costs $ 63.75 $ 63.75 $ 63.75 $ 63.75 $ 63.75 $ 63....

AI summary The document presents the DSM Statement of Operations for 2026, detailing total costs and program-specific incentive expenditures across various energy efficiency and demand-side management initiatives in Nova Scotia.

4 Item E1 Smart Synergy / BNI Participants NS Power Large Industrial Interruptible Rider (LIIR) viii) Minimum load to participate No specific written requirement. Any industrial customer having a regular billing demand of 2,000 kVA or 1,80...

AI summary The text compares participation requirements for the E1 Smart Synergy / BNI program and the NS Power Large Industrial Interruptible Rider (LIIR), noting that the former has no specific written minimum load requirement, while the latter requires a minimum of 2,000 kVA or 1,800 kW.

Table 15 : ENS Program Overview Program Name Program Offer and Incentive Structure Type of Program (for CE modelling purposes) There is also a compressed air-focused component where customers can have a no-cost targeted study performed to...

AI summary The table outlines the ENS Program Overview, which includes a compressed air-focused component offering no-cost studies and leak fixing incentives, as well as a Custom program for larger commercial and industrial customers involving recommissioning specialists and partial coverage up to $25,000 per building.

Program Net Savings (GWh) Expenditure Appliance Retirement 58 Not available Retailer Coupons 280 Not available Heating & Cooling Incentive 174 Not available Home Assistance Program 55 Not available Other Residential Programs 5 Not availabl...

AI summary The document presents a table showing energy efficiency programs with their net savings and expenditures, followed by another table with TRC and PAC values for different program categories. The data provides insights into the performance of energy efficiency initiatives across residential, business, and industrial sectors.

ONTARIO CORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS (RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS) Currently, the conservation programs in Ontario cover the residential, low income, small business, commercial and industrial, and large industrial sectors. The programs cover financ...

AI summary Ontario's conservation programs target multiple sectors, offering financial incentives and support for energy efficiency. The province has implemented rigorous evaluations and updated baselines, such as T8 lighting, and recently introduced a pay-for-performance framework for LDC funding, marking a first in North America.

LOAD AND CONSUMPTION INFORMATION Total Number of Customers in Ontario (2014): 3,489,238 Union Gas: 1,400,536 o Residential: 1,300,000 o Commercial and Industrial: 116,000 o Large Volume: 1,000 Union Gas Sales in 2014 (General Service, in 1...

AI summary The text provides statistics on the number of customers and gas sales by Union Gas in Ontario for 2014, categorizing them into residential, commercial, industrial, and large volume segments, along with details on different rate classes.

Annual Savings Target: 884GWh Figure 25: Customer Count and Loads 1 Customers Count Electricity Sold 2014 (Gigawatt Hours) Residential 1,709,071 17,965 Light Industrial and Commercial 201,812 18,501 Large Industrial 177 13,994 Other 3,489...

AI summary The document presents a table of customer counts and electricity sold by customer type in Nova Scotia, with residential customers making up the majority. It also compares this data to BC Hydro, where residential accounts account for about 90% of customer accounts.

- 4. Net Levelized cost ($/kWh)1 = PV (costs all benefits except for electric energy benefits) / PV (energy savings) Benefits Costs Commercial BC Hydro Leaders in Energy Management This program provides a range of technologies, but focuses...

AI summary The document discusses a Net Levelized cost calculation and outlines a program by BC Hydro Leaders in Energy Management aimed at improving energy efficiency in commercial settings through various tools and resources.

Program Analysis Initiatives Target Market Incentive Setting Methodology Residential Rebate (Electric) Residential customers looking to upgrade to more energy efficient appliances. Appliance rebate up to $75 available on refrigerators, dis...

AI summary The document outlines three energy efficiency programs targeting residential and small business customers, including appliance rebates, thermostat incentives, and direct installation services. Each program offers financial incentives to encourage energy-efficient upgrades and participation in energy-saving initiatives.

EFFICIENCY VERMONT CORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS (RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures (Prescriptive Incentives) Links Electronics Residential  Advanced Power Strips Incentive provided through a coupon at particip...

AI summary The document outlines the core program offerings for residential and business customers under Efficiency Vermont, including incentives for electronics and heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. Rebates are provided through various mechanisms, including coupons and mail-in forms, based on product qualifications and specifications.

Figure 49: Number of Customer Accounts 2 Maine T2 All sectors 805,178 806,103 806,950 819,638 Residential (24) 709,288 710,160 710,988 721,508 ··· Commercial 72 92,844 92,884 92,896 95,047 ···· Industrial (2) 3,046 3,059 3,066 3,083 Transp...

AI summary Figure 49 presents the number of customer accounts in Maine across different sectors from 2015, showing an increase in residential and commercial accounts. Figure 50 lists customer rates for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors in 2015, with Efficiency Maine providing specific rates. The data is sourced from a 2015 annual report.

Figure 53: Natural Gas Consumption (Maine) 8 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total Consumption 77,575 71,690 68,266 64,091 60,661 Pipeline & Distribution Use 1,753 2,399 762 844 1,300 Volumes Delivered to Consumers 75,821 69,291 67,504 63,24...

AI summary The document presents data on natural gas consumption in Maine from 2010 to 2015, detailing total consumption, pipeline and distribution use, and volumes delivered to consumers by sector. It also includes customer rates for 2014, highlighting the rates charged by Efficiency Maine for different sectors.

Figure 63: Electric Program Expenditures 2015 [12](#page-110-0) Program Incentive Delivery Total Heat Pump Water Heater Program (Residential) Residential customers who are looking for a new, highly efficient way to heat water. http://www.e...

AI summary Figure 63 outlines electric program expenditures in 2015, detailing various incentive programs aimed at promoting energy efficiency among residential and business customers in Maine, including heat pump water heater programs, appliance rebates, and lighting initiatives.

NATIONAL GRID CORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS (RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS) Program Name Program Area Program Measures Links

AI summary The document provides an overview of National Grid's core program offerings for residential and business customers, outlining program names, areas, measures, and links. However, the content is incomplete as the table lacks detailed information in the rows.

3.4 Innovation Pilots Overview No. Technology Description 2025 Action Short-term Deliverables (1-3 years) Medium-term Deliverables (3-5 years) Long-term Deliverables (5+ years) Sector(s) Category / Categories 3 Behind-the meter batteries R...

AI summary The document outlines two innovation pilot programs for 2025: one involving behind-the-meter batteries for load flexibility and another exploring natural gas customer-sited generators as demand response assets. Short-term, medium-term, and long-term deliverables are outlined for each pilot, along with target sectors and categories.

rs prepare and submit program applications. E1 offers incentives to customers to reduce the costs of feasibility studies and energy modelling, and customers pay these third parties for their services. There can be some overlap between the...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) collaborates with third-party consultants and Energy Managers to deliver energy efficiency programs. E1 provides incentives for feasibility studies and energy modelling, with third-party consultants offering specialized expertise. Small businesses receive free assessments, and incentives are adjusted if third-party consultants are engaged.

3, page 785 – 790 of 1156. 2 Ibid, Table 10 on Page 785 of 1156. participants, as well as customers who did not proceed with or complete program participation. Additionally, in 2023, a qualitative review of the SBES and Business Energy Reb...

AI summary The text discusses findings from customer research on small business energy programs, identifying barriers such as lengthy pre-approval timelines, complex requirements, and limited awareness of financing options. It also highlights the need for improved communication and support from contractors to enhance the customer experience and increase participation.

nt survey in 2024 with 30 SBES non-participants to collect non-participant perspectives and determine spillover. Non-participant businesses were asked about program awareness and sources of awareness, 1 reasons or barriers for not particip...

AI summary The document discusses a survey conducted in 2024 with 30 SBES non-participants to gather perspectives on energy efficiency programs and barriers to participation. A 2026 study will further explore factors preventing program completion among incomplete participants.

lighting measures starting in 2026 will shift greater emphasis toward the opportunities presented by advanced lighting controls. The phase-out of incentives for LED lamps and fixtures is being driven by a market assessment conducted by E1'...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) plans to phase out LED lamp and fixture incentives by 2029, citing market saturation where LED products will become baseline technologies. The shift emphasizes advanced lighting controls, which E1 deems less complex and disruptive. This aligns with a third-party market assessment predicting LED dominance post-2028, reducing opportunities for energy savings through traditional incentives.

Table 7: Scenario 2EE-High – Round 1 Modelling Results Scenario 1EE - High (2027-2031) Investment ($ million) Lifetime TRC & PAC Benefits ($ million) NS Cost Test Lifetime Benefits ($ million) First Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Sav...

AI summary The table presents the results of Scenario 2EE-High – Round 1 Modelling, detailing investment amounts, energy savings, and cost-benefit analyses for various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including residential, business, and enabling strategies. The data highlights the financial and energy-saving impacts of these programs.

Table 3: Scenario 2EE-High – Round 2 Modelling Results Scenario 1EE - High (2027-2031) Investment ($ million) Lifetime PAC Benefits ($ million) First Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Weighted Aver...

AI summary Table 3 presents the results of Scenario 2EE-High – Round 2 Modelling, which includes investment amounts, lifetime benefits, energy savings, and other metrics for various energy efficiency (EE) programs in Nova Scotia. The data covers residential, business, and enabling strategies programs, highlighting the financial and energy impacts of different initiatives.

DATE FILED: May 28, 2026 E1 (Synapse) IR-50 Page 2 of 2 1 M12249, E1 2026 DSM Extension, April 30, 2025, Appendix A, Attachment 2: Estimation of DSM Low-income and Equity Impacts, section 3.2: DSM Reporting Assumptions: Incidental Impacts,...

AI summary The document outlines a request and response regarding the definition of small businesses and their inclusion in the BNI demand response effort. It clarifies that small businesses are defined based on annual energy consumption and that while they may participate, they are not the primary focus of recruitment during the 2027–2031 DSM Plan period.

Verified Portfolio Results The Econoler evaluation reports the following portfolio-level results for Program Year 2025: - Net peak demand reduction (installed measures): 23.556 MW - Available demand response capacity: 6.795 MW - Net first-...

AI summary The Econoler evaluation reports 2025 Verified Portfolio Results: 23.556 MW net peak demand reduction, 129.444 GWh first-year energy savings, and 1,476.864 GWh lifetime savings. Residential and BNI sectors contribute 36% and 63% respectively, with HEA and BNI programs as major drivers.

Table 4: 2025 and Lifetime Net Energy Savings at the Generator. 2025 Net Evaluated Energy Savings (at Generator) Annual (GWh) Lifetime (GWh) Rebate Appliance Retirement 0.115 0.461 106.969 Programs Instant Savings 11.430 11.545 106.508 100...

AI summary Table 4 presents 2025 and lifetime net energy savings at the generator for various programs, including rebate programs, residential and business initiatives, and energy efficiency measures. The data highlights the contributions of different programs to overall energy savings, with a focus on residential and business sectors.

Target Group Eligible facilities must be 15,000 square feet or larger. Each project must achieve at least a 25% reduction in total building energy consumption compared to code baseline and save at least 100,000 kWh of electricity. Lighting...

AI summary Eligible facilities must be 15,000 square feet or larger and achieve a 25% reduction in total building energy consumption compared to code baseline, saving at least 100,000 kWh of electricity. Lighting savings are excluded from incentive calculations to prevent double-counting with other E1 lighting offerings.

Compressed air leak surveys contribute meaningfully to total program savings, even though they appear as a discrete sub-category within Retrofit and as a single measure type within SEM. The table below presents the share of each component'...

AI summary Compressed air leak surveys are a significant contributor to energy savings within the Retrofit and SEM programs. The text highlights the share of 2025 electrical energy savings attributable to compressed-air leak activity and its contribution to the Custom Incentives Program savings.

3. BNI Efficient Products Rebates (BER) SVR25-BER-7: Adopt the updated adjustment ratios for tracking purposes, except the 0.514 peak demand ratio for non-lighting/non-HVAC measures and reassess that group in 2026. SVR25-BER-8: Apply the n...

AI summary The document outlines several recommendations for updating the BNI Efficient Products Rebates (BER) program, including adjustments to tracking ratios, baseline standards for LED fixtures, rebate strategies, and market transformation goals by 2028–2029.

2.2 Lighting Saturation Is Changing the Business Portfolio Within the business sector there is a major structural shift underway due to the saturation of LED lighting as a DSM measure. As lighting opportunities decline, programs such as Bu...

AI summary The saturation of LED lighting as a DSM measure is causing a structural shift in the business sector, leading to lower savings and higher unit costs for programs like Business Energy Rebates and Small Business Energy Solutions. Meanwhile, the Custom Program has become the dominant source of business-sector savings, with its share increasing from 25% in 2019 to nearly 80% in the 2027–2031 DSM Plan.

3.2 Replace Default Free Direct Install with Advisory Support and Cost Share EfficiencyOne correctly identifies two key barriers facing small businesses: an awareness gap, where participants may not understand the costs, benefits, and appr...

AI summary EfficiencyOne recognizes awareness and capacity gaps among small businesses but argues that a free direct-install model may not be the most efficient approach. Solar Nova Scotia contends that focusing solely on incentives without adequate advisory support may not be the best use of DSM funds, suggesting a model combining technical assistance with cost-share incentives would be more effective.

6. Conclusion The 2027–2031 DSM Plan should be approved only with a clearer path to program redesign. The evidence shows that business-sector savings are increasingly dependent on complex, customer-specific projects and that Energy Manager...

AI summary The 2027–2031 DSM Plan needs redesign to address gaps in support for small businesses and underutilized demand response resources. Solar Nova Scotia recommends expanding SBES, improving Energy Manager support, treating controllable load as demand response, and developing a strategic electrification pathway to align with future energy needs.

(a) What is meant by the reference to "funding-navigation support" and who would provide this type of support? Funding-navigation support means helping a small business identify, apply for, and combine the funding sources available for an...

AI summary Funding-navigation support helps small businesses identify and apply for available energy project funding, including federal incentives and financing programs. This support is typically provided by EfficiencyOne staff or qualified private-sector providers as part of the redesigned SBES delivery model.

4.4. Program Types, Sectors, and Market Segments Supported [Table 4](#page-26-0) below provides a description of program coverage in NB Power's proposed DSM Plan. - NB Power's portfolio includes a wide range of measures and efforts, from m...

AI summary NB Power's proposed DSM Plan includes a wide range of energy efficiency and electrification programs targeting residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, including hard-to-reach customers such as low-income, small commercial, and small industrial participants.

Table 7. DSM portfolio and program cost-effectiveness, 2024/25 Program Type Sector Program Name PACT – All Fuels PACT – NB Power PCT – All Fuels PCT – NB Power Energy Efficiency Residential New Home Energy Savings Program 1.6 1.6 1.1 1.1 T...

AI summary Table 7 presents the cost-effectiveness of various Demand Side Management (DSM) programs in Nova Scotia for 2024/25, including Energy Efficiency, Electrification, and Demand Response programs across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, with specific metrics for all fuels and NB Power.

Solar Nova Scotia At page 6 of its evidence, Solar Nova Scotia States: EfficiencyOne stated in response to Solar Nova Scotia information request E1 (SNS) IR-08(e) that 94 percent of Custom Program savings under the Existing Buildings strea...

AI summary Solar Nova Scotia highlights that the Custom Program under the DSM portfolio is the central source of cost-effective business savings, primarily driven by Energy Manager-supported projects. However, Energy Manager capacity is limited, with only a few positions funded through DSM, none dedicated to small businesses, putting them at a disadvantage. Solar Nova Scotia recommends focusing on customer enablement through Energy Manager support to expand access to cost-effective savings and facilitate deeper projects.

5.1.2 SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY SOLUTIONS AND BUSINESS ENERGY REBATES

AI summary This section discusses small business energy solutions and business energy rebates, focusing on financial incentives provided to support energy efficiency initiatives in the small business sector.

- d. Pdf pg. 123 states: "Investment levels in Residential sector programs represent approximately 56 percent of the energy efficiency portfolio and BNI sector programs at 44 percent. At the same time, residential sector programs will gene...

AI summary The document raises questions about E1's energy efficiency investment allocation between residential and BNI sectors, requests clarification on rate class allocation calculations, and seeks reconciliation of investment figures between Table 17 and Attachment 3. It also asks for supporting evidence or recalculations for proposed DSM plans.

tween the residential and BNI sectors; a 40/60 energy savings split between the residential and BNI sectors; and 15–20 percent investment in low-income and equity as a percentage of total investment."

AI summary The text outlines proposed energy savings distribution, allocating 40% to residential sectors and 60% to BNI sectors, alongside a target of 15–20% investment in low-income and equity initiatives relative to total investment.