Topic:"Demand Side Management Purchase Agreement" in M12780

THIS AGREEMENT made as of the _____ day of ______, 2026 and effective as of the 1st day 2 of January, 2027 (the " Effective Date "). 3 BETWEEN: NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED , 5 a body corporate, organized under the laws 6 of the Province...

AI summary This agreement is between Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and EfficiencyOne under the Public Utilities Act, establishing a demand-side management purchase agreement for the supply of cost-effective demand-side management activities. The agreement outlines the obligations of both parties and references the Act as a legal basis.

EfficiencyOne (E1), an independent, non-profit organization, is responsible for helping Nova Scotians improve the energy efficiency of their homes and workplaces by designing, marketing, and delivering demand-side management (DSM) for Nova...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) is responsible for demand-side management (DSM) in Nova Scotia through the Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) franchise. E1 commissioned Econoler to evaluate its 2025 DSM program portfolio, focusing on the Demand Response (DR) program, which includes the Residential DR (Eco Shift) and BNI DR (Smart Synergy) components. The evaluation report details available DR capacity, which is measured during DR events called between December and February, excluding weekends and holidays.

1.1 Residential DR Description In 2023, E1 officially launched Residential DR. Since the fall of 2020, E1 has implemented several initiatives focused on reducing demand during the Nova Scotia peak period. The Residential DR program compone...

AI summary The Residential Demand Response (DR) program in Nova Scotia, launched by E1 in 2023, offers four pathways for participants to reduce demand during peak periods. Eligibility criteria, incentives, and technical implementation details are outlined, including the role of EPI, Virtual Peaker, and Shifted Energy in program execution.

Table 130: Domestic Water Heater Load Control Measure Summary Parameter Demand Response Reference Measure Description and Identification Measure Direct load control for domestic water heaters with direct installation - Baseline Domestic wa...

AI summary Table 130 summarizes the Domestic Water Heater Load Control Measure, focusing on parameters like participation rates, in-service rates, and energy savings. It outlines details for demand response programs related to domestic water heaters, including available DR capacity and energy savings metrics.

Table 135: Battery Control Measure Summary Parameter Demand Response Reference Measure Description and Identification Measure Direct load control for batteries - Baseline Battery consumption of participating homes on non-event days General...

AI summary Table 135 outlines a battery control measure under Demand Response, including parameters like participation rate, useful life, and energy savings. The table provides details on electrical energy savings and available DR capacity, but some fields remain unspecified.

Table 137: EV Telematic and Charger Control Measure Summary Parameter Demand Response Reference Measure Description and Identification Measure Direct load control for EV telematics and chargers - Baseline EV telematics and chargers without...

AI summary Table 137 outlines a Demand Response measure involving direct load control for EV telematics and chargers. It includes parameters such as in-service rate, effective useful life, and available DR capacity. The table references details on electrical unitary energy savings and interactive effects factors.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On March 31, 2026, EfficiencyOne applied to the Board to approve the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, the establ...

AI summary EfficiencyOne seeks Board approval for a 2027-2031 DSM Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and a DSM Resource Plan. A public hearing will occur August 4-7, 2026, with participation options including live listening, speaking, written comments, and intervenor requests.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On March 31, 2026, EfficiencyOne applied to the Board to approve the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, the establ...

AI summary EfficiencyOne seeks approval for a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. A public hearing will occur from August 4-7, 2026, allowing public participation through written comments, live listening, or intervenor status.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On March 31, 2026, EfficiencyOne applied to the Board to approve the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, the establ...

AI summary EfficiencyOne seeks approval for a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. A public hearing will occur August 4-7, 2026, in Halifax.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On March 31, 2026, EfficiencyOne applied to the Board to approve the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, the establ...

AI summary EfficiencyOne has applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board for approval of a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and the establishment of a final agreement and resource plan. A public hearing is scheduled for August 2026.

1 (b) Please refer to Attachment 1 of this IR response. DATE FILED: May 28, 2026 E1 (IG) IR-21 Page 2 of 2 1 Request IR-22: 2 3 Reference: Exhibit E-1, Appendix D, Schedule B (Compensation). 4 5 (a) Please explain the rationale for changin...

AI summary The response to IR-22 clarifies that the term 'underspend' in the compensation schedule is an error and should be 'surplus'. E1 confirms that this correction will be made in the final Purchase Agreement before execution.

Date Filed: May 28, 2026 2025 Results - BNI Demand Response (Smart Synergy) Available Capacity (MW) Available capacity achieved by event (MW) Non-participation rate by event (%) Expenditures Participation (#) Enrolled Achieved Event 1 Even...

AI summary The table presents the 2025 results for the BNI Demand Response (Smart Synergy) program, showing participation rates, available capacity, and expenditures across different customer segments. It highlights low participation and achievement rates in residential and small industrial categories, while general and large general categories show higher participation but still below enrolled capacity.

Table 10: Scenario 2DR-High – Round 1 Modelling Results Scenario 1DR-High TRC & PAC NS Cost Test Available Total Program Investment1 ($ million) Lifetime Lifetime Capacity2 Resource Cost Administrator NS Cost Test (2027-2031) Benefits Bene...

AI summary Table 10 presents the results of Scenario 2DR-High – Round 1 Modelling, which includes various demand response and energy efficiency programs with associated investment, benefits, and capacity metrics. The table outlines the costs and benefits of different initiatives such as residential demand response, smart thermostats, and battery control.

Performance Targets and Thresholds 23 - i. Performance Targets apply to the period of the UARBNSEB-approved Supply DSM Purchase Agreement with NS Power, rather than annually; - ii. EfficiencyOne E1 is deemed to be in substantial compliance...

AI summary Performance Targets apply to the period of the UARBNSEB-approved Supply DSM Purchase Agreement with NS Power, not annually. EfficiencyOne E1 is considered in substantial compliance if it achieves 90% or more of each target; otherwise, a regulatory process is triggered.

Performance Targets and Thresholds[21](#page-66-0) - i. Performance Targets apply to the period of the NSEB-approved DSM Purchase Agreement, rather than annually; - ii. E1 is deemed to be in substantial compliance with the NSEB-approved Pl...

AI summary Performance Targets apply to the period of the NSEB-approved DSM Purchase Agreement, not annually. E1 is considered in substantial compliance if it achieves 90% or more of each target; otherwise, a regulatory process is triggered.

Performance Targets and Thresholds 34 i. Performance Targets apply to the Plan period of theas reflected in the UARBNSEBapproved Supply DSM Purchase Agreement with NS Power, or as ordered by the NSEB rather than annually; 33 EfficiencyOne,...

AI summary The text discusses performance targets and thresholds related to a Supply DSM Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power, as approved by the NSEB. The targets apply for the Plan period rather than annually, as outlined in a regulatory order.

Performance Targets and Thresholds[32](#page-149-0) - i. Performance Targets apply to the Plan period as reflected in the NSEB-approved DSM Purchase Agreement, or as ordered by the NSEB; - ii. E1 is deemed to be in substantial compliance w...

AI summary The document outlines performance targets and thresholds for the DSM Purchase Agreement, approved by the NSEB. E1 is considered in substantial compliance if it achieves 90% or more of the targets. If targets are not met, the NSEB may take appropriate action.

Performance Targets Performance targets apply over the Plan period as reflected in the Board-approved DSM Purchase Agreement or as ordered by the Board. E1 is in substantial compliance if it achieves 90 percent or greater on each approved...

AI summary Performance targets under the DSM Purchase Agreement require E1 to achieve at least 90% compliance. If targets are not met, the Board may take appropriate action. E1 will propose specific performance targets in each DSM Resource Plan filing for Board approval, including energy savings, peak demand savings, and others as directed.

1 Request IR-49: 2 3 Please refer to Table 36: 2027–2031 Custom Program Component on Page 69 of Appendix A – 4 Preferred Plan which states, "Enhancements in 2027-2031: Better support for E1's BNI Demand 5 Response program component by enco...

AI summary The response to Request IR-49 discusses the BNI Demand Response program, focusing on equipment compatibility, customer participation, and curtailment methods. It highlights that the program is technology-agnostic, plans to support residential customers with smart thermostats and heat pump water heaters, and primarily uses manual curtailment, with limited automatic control.

4 Year Investment ($ million) Available Capacity (MW) Participation (devices) Participation (participants) Levelized Cost ($/kW year) Program Administrator Cost Test (PAC) 2027 3.1 17.0 0 169 - 2.9 2028 3.5 19.1 0 173 - 1.6 2029 3.8 21.2 0...

AI summary Table 4 estimates the Residential and BNI Demand Response Program Administrator Cost (PAC) results under a constrained area scenario, calculated manually by E1 using data from the DSM Plan and substituted avoided costs from Table 5. This method provides an approximation rather than a model-based result.

DATE FILED: May 28, 2026 E1 (Synapse) IR-76 Page 2 of 2 Request IR-77: - Please refer to Figure 3: Average Rate Impacts (2027-2046) as a Result of 2027-2031 DSM - Preferred Plan Activities on page 8 of Appendix B - Rate and Bill Impact Ana...

AI summary The response explains that the Medium Industrial rate class has negative rate impacts due to reduced peak loads from high participation in the Demand Response program, which lowers the class's share of system peak costs. However, the inclusion of Renewable to Retail loads increases overall energy consumption, spreading DSM rider costs over more kWh and leading to negative rate impacts.

4 Approach: - 5 Active Participants represents participants who experience savings in the specified year 6 as a result of participation in DSM at any time over the 2027–2031 DSM Plan. - 7 Non-Active Participants represents customers who do...

AI summary The document discusses the categorization of participants in the 2027–2031 DSM Plan, distinguishing between active and non-active participants. It references a request (IR-80) to add columns for active and non-active participants in a table analyzing rate and bill impacts over time.

2 MM12780 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 6 NON-CONFIDENTIAL RESPONSES OF H. GIL PEACH & ASSOCIATES LLC TO 7 CONSUMER ADVOCATE INFORMATION REQUESTS 8 9 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, as amended. 10 – and – 11 12 13 14 15 16 17...

AI summary This document is a non-confidential response from H. Gil Peach & Associates LLC to consumer advocate information requests in the context of a regulatory proceeding related to the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated.

1 2 M12780 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 4 5 NON-CONFIDENTIAL RESPONSES OF H. GIL PEACH & ASSOCIATES LLC TO SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE INFORMATION REQUESTS 6 7 8 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, as amended. 9 -and 10 IN THE MATTER OF:...

AI summary This document outlines the non-confidential responses from H. Gil Peach & Associates LLC to information requests from the Small Business Advocate regarding EfficiencyOne's 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan. The responses are provided from the perspective of the Verification Team, which focuses on reviewing and verifying evaluation results.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act – and – IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027– 2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Sco...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc., as well as the establishment of a final agreement and approval of a DSM Resource Plan.

Q. Would you recommend E1 consider alternative program designs for EV charging demand response? A. Yes. Because at-home EV charging is driven primarily by schedules and routines, the event-based curtailment strategy currently used for the...

AI summary The response recommends that E1 consider alternative program designs for EV charging demand response, as the current event-based curtailment strategy has low performance compared to Rhode Island Energy's approach, which achieved higher kW per enrolled device by shifting charging off-peak throughout the year.

1 M12780 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 7 8 – and – 9 10 IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by EFFICIENYONE for approval of the 11 20272031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase 12 Agreement bet...

AI summary This document outlines a regulatory proceeding related to an application by EfficiencyOne for the approval of a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan. The response to information requests is addressed to EfficiencyOne's interim CEO, Martha Casey, and includes contact details for the Consumer Advocate, David J. Roberts.

1 M12780 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 7 8 – and – 9 10 IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by EFFICIENYONE for approval of the 11 20272031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase 12 Agreement bet...

AI summary This document outlines a regulatory proceeding related to the approval of a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, as well as the establishment of a final agreement and a DSM Resource Plan. The response to information requests is being provided by the Consumer Advocate to the Industrial Group.

vendors, and other programs. E1 should similarly treat early seasons as a learning period and use event data to refine baselines, dispatch strategies, and technology-specific performance assumptions. - Prioritize winter-relevant controllab...

AI summary The document emphasizes the need for E1 to refine its demand response (DR) strategies by focusing on winter-relevant controllable loads and learning from early seasons. It suggests prioritizing resources like electric resistance backup heating and smart thermostats, while also considering the experience of other utilities in stabilizing DR programs over time.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by EfficiencyOne for the approval of a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, as well as the establishment of a final agreement and the approval of a DSM Resource Plan.

new floor area actually electrified, load coincidence, backup-fuel availability, controls, customer adoption, event duration, rebound, emissions and permitting requirements, and operating constraints. Solar Nova Scotia has not developed a...

AI summary Solar Nova Scotia has not developed a reliable incremental-cost estimate due to missing data on enablement, administration, and performance-payment assumptions. They propose a two-part incentive model for demand-response readiness and recommend using the same allocation methodology as the BNI Demand Response Program.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, as amended IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova...

AI summary This document pertains to an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, as well as the establishment of a final agreement and approval of a DSM Resource Plan.

Response to Request IR-6: Refer to M12780, Exhibit E-24, SNS Evidence, Section 4.5, Recommended Direction for Demand Response, pages 11-12 of 16. (a) Referring to the 1st bullet, has SNS discussed this recommendation with IESO Nova Scotia?...

AI summary SNS has not formally discussed the demand response recommendation with IESO Nova Scotia. The recommendation is directed to the Board as IESO Nova Scotia's role is in long-term contracting, and the DSM Plan's five-year term creates uncertainty for long-term investments in demand response assets.

- Energy efficiency from NBP 2.61, Part A – Appendix AHi 2024-25 to 2026-27 DSM Program Initiatives Update. - Electrification from NBEUB IR-237c and d, page 80. - Demand response from NBEUB IR-141e, page 268. - Renewables from NBEUB IR-267...

AI summary NB Power's energy efficiency and electrification programs have notable gaps, including missing savings proportions, unfinalized rebate programs, lack of electrification for non-low-income customers, and limited demand response integration. The company also supports oil-to-natural gas conversions, and has a significant waitlist for its energy savings program.

EfficiencyOne IN THE MATTER OF The Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 380, as amended -and- IN THE MATTER OF An Application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of the 2027–2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between Effici...

AI summary This document pertains to an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a Demand Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc., along with the establishment of a final agreement and the approval of a DSM Resource Plan for the period 2027–2031.

1 1. INTRODUCTION - On March 31, 2026, EfficiencyOne ("E1") filed its Application for Approval of the 2027–2031 Demand Side - Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc., the establishment of a - final agreeme...

AI summary EfficiencyOne has filed a Rebuttal Evidence in response to evidence and responses to Information Requests submitted by intervenors and Synapse Energy Economics regarding the 2027–2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Solar Nova Scotia recommends that DSM-funded controllable devices, including smart thermostats, electric water heaters, and heat pumps, be made demand-response capable and integrated into DR programming wherever technically feasible, subje...

AI summary Solar Nova Scotia suggests integrating DSM-funded controllable devices into demand-response programming, emphasizing customer consent, override protections, and annual reporting on peak reduction and capacity value, as these devices represent a low-cost source of demand response.

E1 Rebuttal Evidence E1 disagrees that the Custom New Construction Program's incentive structure fails to recognize system- level benefits. As discussed above, the Program uses a consistent and objective baseline methodology grounded in th...

AI summary E1 argues that the Custom New Construction Program's incentive structure effectively recognizes system-level benefits by focusing on whole-building energy performance and encouraging buildings to exceed current code requirements. E1 also refutes Eastward Energy's claim that the program cannot incentivize peak demand reduction, noting that hybrid heating systems are eligible under the program.

EfficiencyOne IN THE MATTER OF The Public Utilities Act , RSNS 1989, c. 380, as amended -and- IN THE MATTER OF An Application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of the 2027–2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between Efficiency...

AI summary The document outlines an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027–2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc., as well as the establishment of a final agreement and approval of a DSM Resource Plan.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT — and — IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by EFFICIENCYONE for approval of the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, the...

AI summary The document is an opening statement from the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs and Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO)/Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative regarding an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a DSM Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated.

Opening Statement Kwe. Good morning, Chair and Members of the Board. My name is Tamara Young and I am the Chief of Pictou Landing First Nation and Co-Lead for the Energy, Mines and Environment Portfolio with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'...

AI summary Tamara Young, Chief of Pictou Landing First Nation and Co-Lead for the Energy, Mines and Environment Portfolio with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs, appears on behalf of the Assembly and KMK as interveners in the proposed Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan. The outcome of this matter will impact energy programs benefiting Mi'kmaw communities.

1 2026 M12780 2 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 4 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027-2031 5 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement 6 between EfficiencyO...

AI summary EfficiencyOne has applied for approval of its 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan, proposing a total budget of $318.75 million. The Industrial Group supports the plan, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, proper governance, and equitable allocation. They highlight the use of the Program Administrator Cost test, as directed by the Board in Matter M12282, to ensure cost-effective DSM programming.

Affordable Energy Coalition Opening Statement July 29, 2026 for delivery August 4, 2026 Regarding the Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova...

AI summary The Affordable Energy Coalition provides an opening statement regarding EfficiencyOne's application for approval of the 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc.

EfficiencyOne's demand-side management responsibilities and the differing interpretations of applicable statutory language, the work of interpreting and opining on the changes introduced by the Energy Reform (2024) Act , SNS 2024, c 2, wil...

AI summary The document discusses EfficiencyOne's application for approval of a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, highlighting ongoing challenges in interpreting the Energy Reform (2024) Act and the involvement of East Coast Environmental Law in the proceeding.

1 M12780 2 3 4 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF Section 35A of the Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c 380, as amended 7 8 – and – 9 10 11 12 13 14 IN THE MATTER OF an APPLICATION by EFFICIENYONE for approval of the 2027-2031 D...

AI summary This document outlines an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, as part of a proceeding under Section 35A of the Public Utilities Act.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027- 2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Powe...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, as well as the establishment of a final agreement and approval of a DSM Resource Plan.

1 M12780 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 7 8 – and – 9 10 11 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement 12 b...

AI summary EfficiencyOne is seeking approval for its 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Plan, which aims to deliver 435.4 GWh of energy savings. The plan prioritizes near-term affordability due to current economic pressures, including rising interest rates and electricity rate increases, and is expected to cost $318.7 million.

James R. Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 1969 Upper Water Street, Suite 1300 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3R7 Tel +1 (902) 425-6500 Fax +1 (902) 425-6350 Our File: 238984 July 29, 2026 Nova Scotia Energy Boa...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) has reached an agreement with Eastward Energy to address matters raised in Posterity Group's evidence. The agreement is detailed in Appendix A and will be discussed during the hearing. E1 expects Eastward's counsel to acknowledge the agreement on the record.

James R. Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 1969 Upper Water Street, Suite 1300 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3R7 Tel +1 (902) 425-6500 Fax +1 (902) 425-6350 Our File: 238984 July 31, 2026 Nova Scotia Energy Boa...

AI summary EfficiencyOne and the Industrial Group have reached an agreement regarding the value of customer participation in the Large Industrial Interruptible Rider outside of Nova Scotia Power-dispatched interruptible events. This agreement is part of the M12780 application for approval of the 2027-2031 DSM Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan.

James R. Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 1969 Upper Water Street, Suite 1300 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3R7 Tel +1 (902) 425-6500 Fax +1 (902) 425-6350 Our File: 238984 August 3, 2026 Nova Scotia Energy Bo...

AI summary EfficiencyOne and the Consumer Advocate have reached an agreement regarding the setting of customer incentive levels for energy efficiency programs. This agreement is part of the M12780 application for the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan.

Affordable Energy Coalition Opening Statement July 29, 2026 REVISED August 4, 2026 Regarding the Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scot...

AI summary The Affordable Energy Coalition provides an opening statement regarding EfficiencyOne's application for approval of the 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by EfficiencyOne for Approval of the 2027– 2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne...

AI summary This document outlines an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc., including the establishment of a final agreement and the approval of a DSM Resource Plan.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING _______________________________________________________________________________ On March 31, 2026, EfficiencyOne applied to the Board to approve the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement between Effic...

AI summary EfficiencyOne seeks Board approval for a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and a DSM Resource Plan. A public hearing will occur August 4-7, 2026, at the Office of the Board in Halifax.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , RSNS 1989, c 380 as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: an application by EFFICIENYONE for approval of the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement betwee...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board considers an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, including the establishment of a final agreement and approval of a DSM Resource Plan under the Public Utilities Act.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act -and- IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027- 2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scoti...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering EfficiencyOne's application under the Public Utilities Act for a DSM Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan with Nova Scotia Power from 2027-2031, seeking approval for the agreement and establishment of a final plan.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION of KWILMU'KW MAW-KLUSUAQN NEGOTIATION OFFICE and ASSEMBLY OF NOVA SCOTIA MI'KMAW CHIEFS TAKE NOTICE that Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) hereby seeks to intervene in the above Applications and Proce...

AI summary KMKNO and ANSMC intervene in a proceeding concerning the 2027-2031 DSM Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan, asserting Mi'kmaw Aboriginal title to Nova Scotia and emphasizing the duty to consult. They highlight the importance of Mi'kmaw access to energy efficiency programs and their role in tripartite negotiations.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , RSNS 1989, c 380, as amended – and – IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of the 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement betw...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc., including the establishment of a final agreement and approval of a DSM Resource Plan under the Public Utilities Act.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT and IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by EfficiencyOne (E1) for Approval of the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Sco...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by EfficiencyOne (E1) for approval of a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. The application seeks establishment of a final agreement and approval of a DSM Resource Plan under the Public Utilities Act.

1 M12780 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, as amended. 7 8 9 10 11 12 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of the 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreem...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and DSM Resource Plan with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. The Small Business Advocate has submitted an information request to Martha Casey, interim President and CEO of EfficiencyOne, for responses by May 28, 2026.

1 2026 M12780 2 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 4 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027-2031 5 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement 6 between EfficiencyO...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued an information request to EfficiencyOne regarding the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan. The request asks for a rate-class-by-rate-class comparison of approved annual spending under the 2023–2025 Plan, the 2026 baseline, and the proposed spending for each rate class.

1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Reference: 2025 Savings Verification Review (Exhibit E-17), Introduction, p. 1; Savings 4 Verification Approach, p. 24; and Evaluation Effort for 2025 Programs, p. 22: 5 6 "We have reviewed calculating methods, checked...

AI summary The document outlines a request for information regarding the 2025 Savings Verification Review, including the number of impact evaluations reviewed, the methodology used, and the distribution of site visits. It also references a separate proceeding concerning the approval of a DSM Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan by EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Inc.

1 M12780 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, as amended. 7 8 9 10 11 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of the 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is handling an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and the establishment of a final agreement and DSM Resource Plan. A request for a Peach Verification Report has been issued to H. Gil Peach & Associates LLC, with responses due by June 16, 2026.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended -and- IN THE MATTER OF: IN THE MATTER OF An Application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of the 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purch...

AI summary This document outlines an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc., as well as the establishment of a final agreement and approval of a DSM Resource Plan for the same period.

1 M12780 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, as amended. 7 8 9 10 11 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of the 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement...

AI summary This document pertains to an application by EfficiencyOne for the approval of a 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, as well as the establishment of a final agreement and approval of a DSM Resource Plan under the Public Utilities Act.

Request IR-3: Refer to M12780, Exhibit E-24, SNS Evidence, Section 3.4 Recommended Direction for SBES, pages 9-10 of 16, which states: Solar Nova Scotia recommends that the Board require EfficiencyOne to revise the proposed SBES design to...

AI summary Solar Nova Scotia recommends that EfficiencyOne revise the proposed SBES design to reduce unit costs and move away from a default no-cost direct-install model. The Board is asked to clarify terms such as 'funding-navigation support,' 'reasonable cost-share incentives,' and 'qualified private-sector providers,' as well as who would bear the costs of these providers.

Request IR-5: Refer to M12780, Exhibit E-24, SNS Evidence, Section 4.2 Smart Thermostats Illustrate the Missed Opportunity, page 10 of 16, 2nd paragraph of this section, which states: Solar Nova Scotia recommends that DSM-funded controllab...

AI summary Solar Nova Scotia (SNS) recommends that demand-side management (DSM)-funded controllable devices, such as smart thermostats, be integrated into demand-response (DR) programming where technically feasible, with customer consent and annual reporting on peak reduction and capacity value. The questions posed explore how this differs from E1's current residential DR program and whether automatic enrollment or conditional incentives are recommended.

Request IR-6: Refer to M12780, Exhibit E-24, SNS Evidence, Section 4.5 Recommended Direction for Demand Response, pages 11-12 of 16, which states: Solar Nova Scotia recommends that the Board: - direct IESO Nova Scotia, as the Independent E...

AI summary Solar Nova Scotia (SNS) recommends that the Board direct IESO Nova Scotia to procure longer-term demand response and aggregator capacity, and requires specific actions from EfficiencyOne regarding demand response capabilities and reporting. Questions are raised about the status of discussions with IESO Nova Scotia and the application of these recommendations to the current DSM plan.

1 M12780 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, as amended. 6 7 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of the 2027–2031 8 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is handling an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and the establishment of a final agreement and DSM Resource Plan. The Small Business Advocate has issued an information request for intervenor evidence, with responses due by July 17, 2026.

1 M12780 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 7 8 – and – 9 10 IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by EFFICIENYONE for approval of the 2027- 11 12 2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement b...

AI summary This document is an information request from the Nova Scotia Energy Board related to an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and a DSM Resource Plan. The request is directed to Brattle Group and the Consumer Advocate, with responses due by July 17, 2026.

1 M12780 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 6 7 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 8 – and – 9 10 IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by EFFICIENYONE for approval of the 11 12 20272031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement bet...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued information requests to Synapse Energy Economics Inc. regarding an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and DSM Resource Plan. Responses are due by July 17, 2026, and the Consumer Advocate is involved in the process.

1 2026 M12780 2 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 4 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027-2031 5 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement 6 between EfficiencyO...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan. Posterity Group has requested information on the use of the NECB Part 8 code-compliance baseline in other Canadian jurisdictions and any regulatory challenges or evaluations related to it.

2026 M12780 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova...

AI summary The document outlines an information request related to the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. Theodore M. Love of the Green Energy Economics Group, Inc. recommends that the Board require explicit approval for Mid-Course Adjustments (MCA), allow carryforward of unspent funding, and trigger MCA for material changes in identified savings levels.

9 Request IR-12: - 10 (a) Please confirm that PJM, ISO-NE, Efficiency Maine, and CAISO operate 11 demand response frameworks in which interruptible or standby capacity 12 commitments and voluntary performance-based demand response are 13 t...

AI summary The text requests confirmation on demand response frameworks operated by PJM, ISO-NE, Efficiency Maine, and CAISO, and asks whether Smart Synergy incentives and LII tariff payments are complementary or duplicative. It focuses on compensation rules for incremental reductions and potential overlaps.

1 2026 M12780 2 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 4 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027-2031 5 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement 6 between EfficiencyO...

AI summary The document outlines an information request from The Industrial Group to Solar Nova Scotia regarding the authors of evidence submitted in a proceeding involving EfficiencyOne's 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan. The request seeks details on the qualifications of the authors and whether an independent expert was involved in preparing the evidence.

1 Request IR-4: 2 Reference: E-24, Page 11. Hybrid heating systems and back-up generators are well suited to participate in longer-duration calls because they can sustain load reductions over extended periods, including during the multi-ho...

AI summary The text discusses the potential of hybrid heating systems and backup generators in participating in demand response (DR) programs, particularly during winter peak events. It requests clarification on the applicability of hybrid heat pump DR recommendations to industrial customers, estimates of available DR capacity from new commercial construction, and supporting data for the scale of backup generator capacity in Nova Scotia's commercial and industrial sectors.

1 2026 M12780 2 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 4 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027-2031 5 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement 6 between EfficiencyO...

AI summary This document is an information request from The Industrial Group to The Brattle Group and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) regarding the preparation of evidence for the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan. It asks for details on data sources, filings, and any non-public information used in the analysis.

Request IR-13: Reference: E-22, page 20. For instance, an EV managed charging program, or electric water heating program which can shift the load to off-peak hours, could improve grid utilization and defer expensive incremental grid invest...

AI summary The text discusses the potential benefits of managed EV charging and electric water heating programs in improving grid utilization and deferring costly grid investments. It also asks Brattle to confirm if such programs exist within the DSM Plan's DR programming and whether savings from these programs can be captured within DR programs.

11 Reference: E-22, Page 3. Demand Response should play a larger and more disciplined role in the 2027–2031 DSM portfolio. DR provides system value because it can reduce load during the hours when the system is most stressed and when avoid...

AI summary The text emphasizes the importance of Demand Response (DR) in the 2027–2031 DSM portfolio, highlighting its system value in reducing load during peak times and avoiding costly generation and peaking capacity. It raises questions about the allocation of DR benefits and costs among ratepayers and whether a review should occur during the next 5-year plan.

2026 M12780 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova...

AI summary The document outlines an information request related to EfficiencyOne's application for a 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan. It references the Nova Scotia Energy Board's (NSEB) Order on E1's Application for Approval of a New Benefit-Cost Analysis Test and section 79A(iv) of the Public Utilities Act. Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. provides alternative interpretations of the Board's decision.

Nova Scotia Energy Board 3 rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3S3 Filed via email Attention: Clerk of the Board Dear Ms. Henwood, RE: M12780 An Application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of the 2027-2031 Demand Side...

AI summary EfficiencyOne is seeking approval from the Nova Scotia Energy Board for a 2027-2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. and the establishment of a final agreement and DSM Resource Plan. James Gogan and Lucia Westin-Eastaugh from McInnes Cooper will represent EfficiencyOne in the proceeding.

July 24, 2026 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) James Gogan McInnes Cooper 1300-1969 Upper Water Street PO Box 730 Halifax, NS B3J 3R7 Dear Mr. Gogan: M12780 – EfficiencyOne – Demand Side Management (DSM...

AI summary The Board has concerns about EfficiencyOne's (E1) intended witness panels in the M12780 proceeding, fearing that the approach may cause confusion, unfairness, inefficiencies, and prolong the hearing. The Board is particularly concerned about the vague distinction between high-level and technical questions and the potential for redundant questioning.

James R. Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 1969 Upper Water Street, Suite 1300 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3R7 Tel +1 (902) 425-6500 Fax +1 (902) 425-6350 Our File: 238984 July 24, 2026 Nova Scotia Energy Boa...

AI summary This letter from James R. Gogan of McInnes Cooper submits EfficiencyOne's rebuttal evidence for their application to approve a Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan and Purchase Agreement for 2027-2031. It includes Appendix A with testimony from Michael Goldman of Apex Analytics, filed on behalf of EfficiencyOne.

James R. Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 1969 Upper Water Street, Suite 1300 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3R7 Tel +1 (902) 425-6500 Fax +1 (902) 425-6350 Our File: 238984 Filed via secure file transfer (Tita...

AI summary EfficiencyOne responds to the Nova Scotia Energy Board's request regarding the composition of its witness panels for the M12780 proceeding. EfficiencyOne acknowledges the Board's concern and proposes a streamlined single-panel format to ensure an efficient and timely hearing while maintaining a coherent presentation of the application.

James R. Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 1969 Upper Water Street, Suite 1300 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3R7 Tel +1 (902) 425-6500 Fax +1 (902) 425-6350 Our File: 238984 July 31, 2026 Nova Scotia Energy Boa...

AI summary EfficiencyOne and the Industrial Group have reached an agreement regarding the value of customer participation in the Large Industrial Interruptible Rider outside of Nova Scotia Power-dispatched interruptible events. The agreement is part of the M12780 application for approval of the 2027-2031 DSM Purchase Agreement and Resource Plan.

CLOSING REMARKS of the AFFORDABLE ENERGY COALITION Regarding Matter 12780 before the Nova Scotia Energy Board, the Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Purchase Agreement between Efficienc...

AI summary The Affordable Energy Coalition provides closing remarks regarding Matter 12780, which involves EfficiencyOne's application for approval of a 2027–2031 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc.