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3. QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS - This section provides results on program participation, unit cost data, and DSM expenditures for - the Q1 period. 2025 rate class allocations and year-to-date rate class results by program are - provided in Attach...
AI summary This section outlines Q1 results for program participation, unit cost data, and DSM expenditures. It references Attachment 1 containing 2025 rate class allocations and year-to-date program performance metrics.
3.2 Unit Cost - Unit cost data is a calculation output of E1's investment and savings over a defined time period. - Factors that influence unit cost results typically include: - the level of participation in a program or program component;...
AI summary Unit cost calculations for E1's programs are influenced by participation levels, measure mix, and changes in savings/costs. The 2025 year-end forecast unit cost increased to $0.44/kWh compared to the approved plan's $0.38/kWh, attributed to shifting focus from low-cost lighting to complex markets. Residential programs saw higher costs, while BNI programs decreased slightly. The analysis references E1's 2026 DSM Extension application.
1 Table 5: Residential Efficient Product Rebates RESIDENTIAL EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2025) Residential Efficient Product Rebates Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2025 Plan as Approved 10...
AI summary Residential Efficient Product Rebates in 2025 show higher energy savings (13.4 GWh forecast vs. 10.9 GWh approved) due to strong Instant Savings program performance. Demand savings (0.4 MW) and expenditures ($2.7M) are lower than approved targets, driven by product mix shifts (e.g., low-demand-saving items) and program changes like Appliance Retirement ending in 2025.
Green Heat Highlights - Green Heat continued to experience low participation in Q1, consistent with a trend seen in both 2023 and 2024 as uptake of the most popular measure in the program component (heat pumps) continued to be impacted by...
AI summary Green Heat program in Nova Scotia saw low participation in Q1 2025, influenced by the Canada Greener Homes Grant. Mini-split heat pumps and biomass systems faced reduced savings estimates. Solar thermal and biomass inserts will be removed from the program due to low uptake and high costs.
Regulatory Affairs E1 filed the following reports with the NSUARB: - Responses to NSUARB Information Requests regarding E1's Residential Behaviour program component - Responses to NSUARB Information Requests on E1's Q3 2024 DSM Report - 20...
AI summary E1 submitted multiple reports to the NSUARB, including DSM evaluations and progress updates. Engagement with the DSM Advisory Group (DSMAG) focused on DSM planning, including the 2026 DSM Extension. The Nova Scotia government introduced legislation to extend E1's DSM Plan by one year and establish a new five-year plan for 2027-2031.