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2.2.1 Analysis - The updated Q3 2025 year-end forecast reflects the balance programs are managing throughout - E1's portfolio as the end of both 2025 and the 2023-2025 DSM Plan period approach. To remain within the total approved investmen...
AI summary The Q3 2025 forecast shows scaled-back participation in most energy efficiency programs due to budget constraints, with the exception of Existing Residential, which is impacted by the unavailability of AMI data from NS Power following a cybersecurity incident. The closure of the Canada Greener Homes Grant and changes to LED lighting measures also affect program performance. Demand Response program results are below targets.
11 Table 6: Existing Residential EXISTING RESIDENTIAL (2025) Existing Residential Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2025 Plan as Approved 60.6 10.2 23.6 0.39 2025 Year-end forecast 36.6 10.7...
AI summary The Existing Residential program's 2025 forecast shows energy savings below the approved targets, attributed to the paused Residential Behaviour program due to NS Power's cybersecurity incident and data unavailability. Revised savings expectations per participant, as noted in E1's 2024 DSM Annual Progress Report, further impacted performance.
Residential Behaviour Highlights - The Residential Behaviour program component remained paused throughout Q3 due to a cybersecurity incident at NS Power that hasresulted in NS Power being unable to transfer customer consumption AMI data to...
AI summary The Residential Behaviour program is paused due to a cybersecurity incident at NS Power, preventing data transfer to E1. NS Power is working on restoring systems, but no timeline is available. The last reports were in May with 7.0 GWh savings, and the program is expected to resume in 2026.
2025/2026 season preparations - Outreach and recruitment for the 2025/2026 season (December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026) continued in Q3, with a focus on engaging the highest-performing participants. - As a result of the Nova Scotia Power...
AI summary Outreach for the 2025/2026 season focused on high-performing participants. The Nova Scotia Power cybersecurity incident forced E1 to reconfigure the BNI Demand Response program, requiring independent metering due to missing AMI data. A new aggregator partner enhanced metering and data capabilities, while revised customer engagement strategies aim to improve participation rates.