Topic:"Cost Recovery" in M11630

3.4 2023 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 compo...

AI summary E1 achieved a 2023 portfolio-level unit cost of $0.33/kWh, below mid-course adjusted ($0.42/kWh) and year-end forecasted ($0.37/kWh) targets. Lower costs stemmed from overperformance in programs like Existing Residential and BNI Efficient Product Rebates, driven by higher energy savings and reduced heat pump installation costs.

Instant Savings Highlights - Instant Savings ran two successful campaigns with higher-than-anticipated uptake and strong campaign savings results. - o The spring campaign ran from March 31 to May 29 at 163 store locations across the provin...

AI summary Instant Savings conducted successful spring and fall campaigns with high participation and strong savings outcomes. Campaigns included 240+ in-store events across 163+ locations, with LED lighting, dehumidifiers, and ENERGY STAR dishwashers as top-selling products. E1 administers HomeWarming programs with provincial funding and DSM funds covering appliance costs for non-electric homes.

Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project Highlights • The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Projectsaw its highest participation result since it launched. [17](#page-26-1) (Note: First launched as a pilot in 2018, the initiative became a new pr...

AI summary The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project achieved its highest participation since its 2018 pilot launch, now part of E1's Existing Residential program. Funded by provincial and Natural Resources Canada sources for non-electric homes, and DSM funds for electric homes, the program extended agreements with all 13 Mi'kmaw communities until 2027. Outreach included bilingual impact reports and marketing materials.

2023 Rate Class Expenditures E1 reports on planned and actual DSM expenditures by rate class to aid in cost recovery allocations.[34](#page-48-0) Annual mid-course planned expenditures per rate class are established using E1's mid-course a...

AI summary E1 reports on planned and actual DSM expenditures by rate class in 2023, showing 85% of mid-course planned expenditures were achieved. Variations in spending across rate classes are attributed to different program activities and customer participation. A 2015 NSUARB Order directed NS Power to file its proposed accounting treatment and cost recovery for DSM programs.

9.2.6 Evaluated Gross Savings The annual gross savings for each category of measure installed through Green Heat in 2023 are listed in [Table](#page-50-0) 30 below. The gross savings at the generator were estimated by using a line loss fac...

AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of annual gross savings for measures installed through Green Heat in 2023, estimating savings at the generator using line loss factors from the 2014 Cost of Service Study Progress Update submitted to the NSUARB.

Consultant Perspectives Consistent with participant feedback, consultants indicated that project costs and insufficient returns on investment are the primary barriers to businesses carrying out energy efficiency projects (n=6). Two consult...

AI summary Consultants identified project costs, insufficient returns on investment, and lengthy timelines as key barriers to energy efficiency projects for businesses. They suggested standardizing forms and providing additional training for EOne staff to reduce administrative burdens and improve processing times.

2023 Retrofit Finding: The primary barriers to implementing energy efficiency projects are the costs and insufficient returns on investment of energy efficiency projects. This challenge impacts the majority of Retrofit participants. Other...

AI summary The primary barriers to implementing energy efficiency projects are the high costs and insufficient returns on investment. While program incentives and supports exist, they are not well communicated in the Retrofit program logic model. Energy savings assumptions are mostly consistent, but there are some discrepancies, particularly in the treatment of NTGR for compressed air leak audit and repair projects. Custom-specific adjustment ratios for solar PV projects have also been established.

articipants, 1,441 (35%) did not complete the exit assessment and that of these participants 54% had completed at least one efficiency measure installation activity as a result of program operations. HEA program participation increased fro...

AI summary HEA program participation rose 47% from 2022 to 2023, with energy savings per participant increasing 57% due to the Canada Greener Homes (CGH) Grant. Non-electric primary heat homes reduced per-participant electrical savings but overall gains stemmed from PV system installations. Evaluator results showed higher energy/peak demand savings than Efficiency Nova Scotia, attributed to improved Net to Gross Ratios for upgrades and solar PV.

5. Residential Efficient Product Installation (EPI) In 2023 the Evaluator conducted a condensed impact evaluation for the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program, a component of EOne's Residential DSM Program. EPI provides free direct...

AI summary The EPI program, part of EOne's Residential DSM Program, provides free energy-efficient product installations. In 2023, eligible items included LED lamps, smart thermostats, and insulation. Funding comes from electricity ratepayer funds and the Low Carbon Economy Fund. A pilot for smart thermostats was paused due to installer withdrawal, and air sealing kits were no longer offered.

Program Specific Recommendations

AI summary The document outlines program-specific recommendations for energy efficiency initiatives in Nova Scotia, including appliance retirement, home energy assessments, and residential and commercial incentive programs. Key entities and acronyms related to these programs are detailed in the context.