E-1Q2 2026 Demand Side Management Report
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Program status compares the 2026 year-end forecast to the 2026 mid-course adjustment. Green denotes an anticipated variance of less than 10% below, yellow denotes an anticipated variance of 10% to 25% below, and red denotes an anticipated...
AI summary The text discusses program status, comparing 2026 forecasts and mid-course adjustments, with color codes indicating variances from targets. It mentions the end of the New Home Construction program component in 2023 and references E1's 2023-2025 DSM Plan. It also notes participation by low-income customers and demand response results for a specific period.
1 Table 7: BNI Efficient Product Rebates BNI EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2026) BNI Efficient Product Rebates Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2026 Plan as Approved 31.9 5.2 8.1 0.25 2026 MCA...
AI summary Table 7 presents the BNI Efficient Product Rebates for 2026, showing energy and demand savings, expenditures, and unit costs across different periods. The year-end forecast aligns closely with the mid-course adjusted targets and the 2026 Plan as Approved.
Program Components - The Custom program component provides large business, non-profit and institutional participants with technical assistance and financial incentives to help reduce electricity consumption and demand and includes four ser...
AI summary The Custom program component offers large businesses, non-profits, and institutions technical and financial support to reduce energy use through services like Retrofit and Building Optimization. Strategic Energy Management, another component, helps organizations develop long-term energy management plans and was merged with Energy Management Information Systems as part of the 2023-2025 DSM Plan.
2 6. DEMAND RESPONSE - 3 The Demand Response program consists of two program components: - 4 Residential Demand Response; and - 5 BNI Demand Response. 6 - 7 In the 2026 season (December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026), the BNI Demand Respons...
AI summary The Demand Response program includes two components: Residential Demand Response (marketed as Eco Shift) and BNI Demand Response (marketed as Smart Synergy). The latter includes commercial and industrial curtailment, while the former includes eligible devices such as smart thermostats and EV chargers. Table 10 outlines the 2026 Plan as Approved, mid-course adjustment, and results for the program.
2025/2026 season results - Results show the BNI Demand Response program component achieved 12.7 MW of available capacity from 98 participating facilities. Although the number of participants decreased by 31% from 143 participants in the 20...
AI summary The BNI Demand Response program achieved 12.7 MW of available capacity from 98 participants in the 2025/2026 season, despite a 31% decrease in participants compared to the previous season. The average capacity per participant increased significantly, and NS Power called six demand response events during the season.
BNI Demand Response In BNI Demand Response, E1 implemented a change to the method used to calculate participant incentives to make it easier for participants to understand the approach. The DR incentive is calculated based on the differenc...
AI summary In BNI Demand Response, E1 updated the method for calculating participant incentives to improve transparency. The new ten-of-ten methodology calculates the baseline by averaging the last ten eligible days, excluding weekends, holidays, and self-reported exclusions. Participants receive $100 per reduced kW during events, with E1's service provider responsible for payouts.
Area of focus: Market Research - E1 continued development of a new DSM potential study in Q2, after being engaged by the Independent Energy System Operator Nova Scotia (IESO NS) in Q1 regarding timelines and requirements for its inaugural...
AI summary E1 is developing a new DSM potential study in alignment with the IESO NS's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) timelines, including 25-year DSM projections. E1 also tracks quality assurance and participant satisfaction metrics to stay informed about market conditions.
Area of focus: DSM Plan Development & Reporting - E1 filed the following reports with the Nova Scotia Energy Board in Q2 (matter number in brackets): - o 2025 E1 Financial Statements (M12822) - o 2025 Affiliate Code of Conduct (M12821) - o...
AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) submitted several reports to the Nova Scotia Energy Board in Q2, including the Q1 2026 DSM Report and responses to intervenor information requests on the 2027-2031 DSM Resource Plan. E1 also reviewed information from the Energy Board's independent verification consultant and intervenor evidence related to the DSM Plan.
Area of focus: Stakeholder Engagement • Engagement with regulatory stakeholders and the DSM Advisory Group (DSMAG) continued in Q2 in regards to the 2027-2031 DSM Plan Application, with a series of one-on-one meetings taking place with DSM...
AI summary Stakeholder engagement efforts continued in Q2, focusing on discussions with the DSM Advisory Group regarding the 2027-2031 DSM Plan Application, including one-on-one meetings with DSMAG members.
2.1.1 Large general - 2026 year-end forecast expenditures for the large general rate class are higher than the 2026 - Plan as Approved as results from large general participantsin the BNI Demand Response program - component spiked in 2026,...
AI summary The 2026 year-end forecast expenditures for the large general rate class are higher than in 2026 Plan as Approved, with a significant increase in available capacity from 0.6 MW in 2025 to 2.8 MW in 2026. This increase in available capacity leads to higher customer incentives paid out under the BNI Demand Response program.
2.1.2 Medium industrial 2026 Plan as Approved as medium industrial participation in the BNI Demand Response program component continues to increase year-over-year. In 2025, 32 medium industrial participants 2026 year-end forecast expenditu...
AI summary The 2026 Plan shows increasing participation from medium industrial users in the BNI Demand Response program, with available capacity rising from 3.3 MW in 2025 to 6.7 MW in 2026. As capacity increases, customer incentives also increase.
1 Table 7: Custom Incentives Rate Class Results Custom Incentives (2026 YTD) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Expenditures ($ million) Projects / Participants (#) Residential/Charitable...
AI summary Table 7 presents the results of custom incentives across various rate classes in 2026, showing energy and demand savings, expenditures, and the number of projects or participants. The data indicates that General (11) and Large Industrial (23, 25) rate classes have the highest energy savings, while expenditures remain relatively low.
Table 1: Update on implementation of 2024 Evaluation Recommendations Year Evaluation Recommendation Source Comments Status 2024 E1 should update the Custom New Construction logic model to document and address current barriers and update th...
AI summary Table 1 provides an update on the implementation of 2024 Evaluation Recommendations, specifically addressing the update of the Custom New Construction logic model and theory of change. E1 has completed this task. The status of 2025 evaluation recommendations remains largely unchanged, except for four that have been updated or completed, as detailed in Table 2.