Topic:"Demand Side Management Purchase Agreement" in M12249

1. INTRODUCTION Over the last two and a half years, EfficiencyOne (E1) has been successful in implementing its 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management ("DSM") Plan. The important work entrusted to E1 pursuant to the DSM Plan has achieved measurab...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) has successfully implemented its 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Plan, achieving significant energy and demand savings. E1 seeks Energy Board approval for a 2026 DSM extension and amendments to the DSM Purchase Agreement, aligning with new legislative changes and the Energy Board's expanded mandate focused on sustainability and emissions reduction.

- following factors in relation to regulatory decision-making function: 1 2 3 4 5 6 (2) In approving or fixing rates, tolls, charges, tariffs, capital applications and all other matters over which the Energy Board has authority, the Board...

AI summary The text discusses the extension of a demand-side management purchase agreement approved by the Energy Board, which was originally set to end in 2025 but is now extended to 2026 with a payment of $63,750,000.

5 Table 6: Program Changes and Enhancements in the 2026 DSM Extension Program Program Component Changes and Enhancements in the 2026 DSM Extension as compared to the 2023-2025 Plan Custom Incentives Strategic Energy Management • Continued...

AI summary Table 6 outlines changes and enhancements to demand-side management programs in the 2026 DSM Extension, including program name changes, expanded measures, and new components such as the addition of commercial batteries during the 2025/26 demand response season.

1 2 3 4 M12249 5 6 7 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 8 9 10 11 12 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act – and – 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 IN THE MATTER OF an application by EFFICIENCYONE for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension for Dema...

AI summary The document is a non-confidential response from H. Gil Peach & Associates, LLC to the Consumer Advocate IRs regarding an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension and an amendment to the 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Inc.

1 2025 M12249 2 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c.380, as amended 4 5 6 7 8 9 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension for Demand-Side Manage...

AI summary The document outlines an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension and an amendment to the 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc., under the Public Utilities Act.

1 2 M12249 3 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD 4 5 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended 6 7 - and - 8 9 10 IN THE MATTER OF: an application by EFFICIENCYONE for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension...

AI summary This document is part of a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, involving EfficiencyOne's application for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension and amendment to the 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Extension Program Component Demand Response Option Investment ($ million) 2026 DSM Extension PAC 2026 DSM Extension TRC Residential DLC-Water Heating 0.31 0.33 Demand EV Charging Control 12/0 0.05 0.06 Response BTM Battery Control n/a 0.18...

AI summary The document presents a table with investment figures and cost estimates for various demand response programs under the 2026 DSM Extension, including residential and business components. It outlines Program Administrator Cost (PAC) and Total Resource Cost (TRC) for different initiatives such as EV charging control, water heating, and thermostat programs.

HEARING ORDER On April 30, 2025, EfficiencyOne (E1) filed an application for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension for Demand-Side Management (DSM) Activities between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Inc., and for approval of the amendment...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) has filed an application for the 2026 DSM Extension and amendment to the DSM Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. The Board has opted for a paper hearing, with specific deadlines for notices of intervention, information requests, and responses.

HEARING ORDER On April 30, 2025, EfficiencyOne (E1) filed an application for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension for Demand-Side Management (DSM) Activities between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Inc., and for approval of the amendment...

AI summary EfficiencyOne has filed an application for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension and amendment to the DSM Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. The Board has opted for a paper hearing with specific deadlines for notices, information requests, and responses.

1 M12249 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD 4 5 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended 6 7 - and - 8 9 IN THE MATTER OF: an application by EFFICIENCYONE for approval of the 2026 10 DSM Extension...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is handling an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension and amendment to the 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. An information request has been issued to EfficiencyOne and their counsel, with responses due by June 25, 2025.

1 2025 M12249 2 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c.380, as amended 4 - and - 5 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2026 DSM 6 Extension for Demand-Side Mana...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued information requests to EfficiencyOne regarding the 2026 DSM Extension and the amendment to the 2023-2025 DSM Purchase Agreement. The Industrial Group has raised concerns about the lower performance targets outlined in the 2026 DSM Extension compared to the original plan.

11 Reference: Appendix A, page 27, Table 8: 2026 DSM Extension Rate Class Expenditures. - 12 (a) Please provide a breakdown by program component of the proposed 13 expenditures for each of the Large Industrial and Medium Industrial 14 Clas...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board requests detailed breakdowns of proposed and actual 2026 DSM expenditures for Large and Medium Industrial rate classes, including forecasted and actual costs, energy savings, and demand savings from 2023 to 2025.

1 M12249 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD 4 5 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended 6 7 - and - 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IN THE MATTER OF: an application by EFFICIENCYONE for approval of the 2026 DS...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is handling an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension and amendment to the 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. An information request has been issued to EfficiencyOne for responses related to the Peach Verification Report, with due date set for July 3, 2025.

1 M12249 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD 4 5 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended 6 7 - and - 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IN THE MATTER OF: an application by EFFICIENCYONE for approval of the 2026 DS...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is handling a proceeding related to EfficiencyOne's application for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension and amendment to the 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. An information request has been issued to H. Gil Peach & Associates LLC by the Small Business Advocate, with responses due by July 3, 2025.

1 2025 M12249 2 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c.380, as amended 4 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2026 DSM 5 Extension for Demand-Side Management Act...

AI summary The document is an information request from The Industrial Group to EfficiencyOne regarding the 2026 DSM Extension Plan, specifically asking whether wood and pellet fireplace inserts are included in the list of measures and requesting justification if they are.

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AI summary The text outlines various programs and initiatives related to energy efficiency and demand-side management, including incentives for electric vehicle charging, smart thermostat installation, and participation in demand response events. It also references components of the DSM Plan and EfficiencyOne (E1), along with customer engagement strategies such as education and case studies.