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Q3 2025 Demand Side Management Report 2025 Quarter Three Activity for the period July 1 – September 30, 2025 Efficiency Nova Scotia is a franchise awarded by the Province of Nova Scotia to EfficiencyOne, an independent not-for-profit corpo...
AI summary The Q3 2025 Demand Side Management Report details Efficiency Nova Scotia's activities from July to September 2025. It notes that Efficiency Nova Scotia operates as a franchise awarded to EfficiencyOne, a not-for-profit corporation, to promote energy efficiency and conservation in Nova Scotia.
1. SUMMARY - The Q3 2025 report summarizes EfficiencyOne's (E1) Demand Side Management (DSM) results - and activities as administrator and operator of the Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) franchise for the - period of July 1, 2025 to September...
AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) reports Q3 2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) results under its Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) franchise. The 2023-2025 DSM Plan, approved by the NSUARB with a $173M investment, includes performance targets. The Nova Scotia government extended the plan through 2026 with $63.75M, though the extension remains under review by the NSEB. E1's Q3 results show 26.3 GWh energy savings and 6.0 MW peak demand savings, with $14.4M spent.
2. 2023-2025 DSM PLAN PERIOD FORECAST AND 2025 YEAR-END FORECAST
AI summary This section outlines the 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) plan period forecast and the 2025 year-end forecast, focusing on energy efficiency and demand response initiatives in Nova Scotia. Key entities involved include Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) and regulatory bodies.
2.1 Forecast for 2023-2025 DSM Plan Period E1's three-year Plan forecast includes E1's actual savings results and expendituresfrom 2023 and 2024, and the current 2025 forecast, which is described in further detail in section 2.2. As shown...
AI summary E1's 2023-2025 DSM Plan forecasts $173 million in investments, aiming to meet 90% of performance targets for energy savings, demand savings, and affordable housing programs. However, E1 will miss its 17.9 MW available capacity target, with only 6.9 MW achieved in the final 2025 demand response season.
Table 1: 2023-2025 DSM Plan Period Forecast 2023-2025 D SM Plan Per iod Forecast Plan Year Energy Savings (GWh) De mand Savinį (MW) gs Ava ilable Capac (MW) iity Affordable Affordable and Mi'k avings appli Single-fami Multi-famil maw Home...
AI summary Table 1 presents the 2023-2025 DSM Plan Period Forecast, including energy savings, demand savings, available capacity, and affordability initiatives. The data shows variances between approved plans and actual results, with some years exceeding targets and others falling short. The table references the 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan Compliance Filing and a specific matter number.
2.2 2025 Year-end forecast - E1's current year-end forecast projects that E1 will achieve 131.8 GWh of energy savings, 25.2 - MW of net peak demand savings, 6.9 MW of available capacity, and 7.0 GWh of net energy - savings applicable to Af...
AI summary E1's 2025 year-end forecast projects achieving 131.8 GWh of energy savings and other targets, with an investment of $61.9 million, slightly below the $62.5 million approved for 2025 but aligned with the overall $173.0 million three-year DSM Plan investment.
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.
Table 2: 2025 Plan as Approved, Year-End Forecast, Q3 and Year-to-date (YTD) Results 5 Plan as App proved 202 5 Year-End For ecast , 0 3 and YTD 2025 Resu ılts F rogram Status Strategic Energy Management 2.7 5.0 0.3 0.9 4.5 8.5 0.5 0.9 0.4...
AI summary Table 2 outlines the 2025 Plan as approved, year-end forecast, and Q3 and year-to-date results for various energy programs. It includes data on Strategic Energy Management, Direct Installation, Small Business Energy Solutions, Low-Income programs, and Enabling Strategies such as Education & Outreach and Development & Research.
Program status compares the 2025 year-end forecast to 2025 Plan as Approved targets. 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 v...
AI summary The document discusses the status of energy efficiency programs, highlighting variances between 2025 forecasts and approved targets, with color-coded indicators for performance. It notes the conclusion of the New Home Construction program component and references E1's 2023-2025 DSM Plan. Low-income participation and demand response results during the 2024/25 peak period are also mentioned.
3. QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS - This section provides results on program participation, unit cost data, and DSM expenditures for - the Q3 period. 2025 rate class allocations and year-to-date rate class results by program are - provided in [Attac...
AI summary This section outlines quarterly results for program participation, unit cost data, and DSM expenditures in Q3. It references Attachment 1 for 2025 rate class allocations and year-to-date program results.
1 Table 3: Participation Rates Participation 2025 Plan as Approved Q3 2025 Results YTD 2025 Results YTD Results as % of 2025 Plan as Approved Participation Unit Efficient Product Rebates 82,221 9,795 107,083 130% Units rebated Appliance Re...
AI summary Table 3 outlines participation rates across various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia under the 2025 Plan. It shows performance metrics such as units rebated, projects completed, and participation percentages relative to the approved plan. The data covers residential and business programs, with some programs showing high participation rates while others lag significantly.
3.2 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 component;...
AI summary This section discusses unit cost data for E1's programs, highlighting a projected increase in unit costs due to factors like reduced energy savings in the Residential Behaviour program and increased Enabling Strategies costs. The 2025 Plan as Approved unit cost is compared to the year-end forecast and year-to-date results.
1 Table 4: Unit Cost First-Year Unit Cost 2025 Plan as Approved ($/kWh) 2025 Year-End forecast ($/kWh) 2025 Actual YTD ($/kWh) Efficient Product Rebates 0.51 0.23 0.19 Existing Residential 0.39 0.65 0.61 Residential New Residential N/A N/A...
AI summary Table 4 presents unit costs for various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including residential, low-income, and business programs. The table compares approved, forecasted, and actual costs for 2025. The 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan Compliance filing is referenced, which was approved by the NSUARB on November 8, 2022.
3.3 Year-to-Date Expenditures E1's expenditure results, year-to-date, are $47.2 million. [Figure 1](#page-14-1) presents a breakdown, by category, of those year-to-date expenditures. Similar to Q2, E1's incentive expenditures, as a percent...
AI summary E1's year-to-date expenditures in 2025 are $47.2 million, with a higher percentage allocated to incentive expenditures compared to the same period in 2024. This increase is attributed to higher participation in several program components, as noted in section 3.1.
Program Components - Appliance Retirement retired old, inefficient household appliances (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, room air conditioners) by offering free appliance pick-up from homes, proper recycling, and a financial incentive. The...
AI summary The document outlines two program components: Appliance Retirement, which retires inefficient appliances and offers incentives, ending in 2025, and Instant Savings, providing rebates for energy-efficient purchases. These programs target household appliances and are part of broader initiatives like the Affordable Single-family Homes and Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project.
Instant Savings Highlights • Q3 results for Instant Savings were low, as expected, following a pause on rebates for a number of products in Q2. This followed stronger-than-expected results in Q1 (which included some November and December 2...
AI summary Q3 Instant Savings results were low due to a rebate pause in Q2, following strong Q1 results. E1 plans to reintroduce rebates in the next DSM Plan period. Appliance replacement savings are claimed under the Affordable Single-family Homes and Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project, with funding provided by the Province of Nova Scotia for non-electrically heated homes.
11 Table 6: Existing Residential EXISTING RESIDENTIAL (2025) Existing Residential Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ 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.
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL (2025) - Efficient Product Installation provides homeowners and tenants with free-of-charge direct installation of energy efficient products such as smart thermostats, hot water controllers, humidity sensors, dimmer sw...
AI summary Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) outlines 2025 residential energy efficiency programs, including free product installations, heating incentives, home assessments, Mi'kmaw community retrofits, and behavior-based energy use feedback. Programs are managed by EfficiencyOne (E1) and Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS), targeting reduced electricity consumption through technology, rebates, and community partnerships.
Affordable Multi-family Housing Highlights - Affordable Multi-family Housing energy and demand savings results were low in Q3, but year-todate results are consistent with the same period in 2024. - Due to the ongoing impact of lower energy...
AI summary Affordable Multi-family Housing energy savings were low in Q3 but consistent year-to-date with 2024. Challenges include reduced prescriptive heat pump savings due to 2024 Green Heat evaluation adjustments and lower project recruitment from expired DSM incentive top-ups. The program team aims to boost applications via email campaigns targeting new DSM customers and collaboration with the Small Business Energy Solutions team.
Efficient Product Installation Highlights - Q3 and year-to-date energy and demand savings results are consistent with the same period in 2024 and Efficient Product Installation remains on track to achieve its year-end forecast targets. - A...
AI summary Efficient Product Installation (E1) reports Q3 and year-to-date energy savings consistent with 2024 forecasts. The program shifted focus to electrician-installed measures (e.g., smart thermostats, solar lights) in July 2025, replacing phased-out lighting. A Q3 marketing campaign promotes these measures, and 3,940 demand response devices were installed, supporting the Residential Demand Response program.
2 5. BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT AND INSTITUTIONAL (BNI) SECTOR - 3 The BNI sector consists of the following three programs: - 4 Efficient Product Rebates; - 5 Custom Incentives; and - 6 Direct Installation. - 8 Energy Manager Placements - 9 Unde...
AI summary The BNI sector includes three programs: Efficient Product Rebates, Custom Incentives, and Direct Installation. E1 employs Energy Managers to identify DSM opportunities, achieving 17.6 GWh energy savings and 2.9 MW demand savings in Q3 2025. E1 expects to meet 2025 energy savings targets but anticipates slightly lower demand savings than planned. Variances in Direct Installation program results are noted.
12 Table 7: BNI Efficient Product Rebates BNI EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2025) BNI Efficient Product Rebates Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2025 Plan as Approved 38.5 7.2 8.4 0.22 2025 Ye...
AI summary Table 7 shows BNI Efficient Product Rebates data for 2025, including energy and demand savings forecasts versus actuals. Energy and demand savings are projected to be lower than approved targets due to E1 managing program spending to stay within the $173 million investment level for the 2023-2025 DSM Plan period. Strong results were reported in Q1 and Q2.
Program Component • The Business Energy Rebates program component provides financial incentives in the form of prescriptive rebates to BNI participants through both the Application Rebates and the Instant Rebate service. Application Rebate...
AI summary The Business Energy Rebates program offers prescriptive rebates to BNI participants via Application Rebates (requiring E1 project applications) and Instant Rebates (delivered through provincial distributors). The program is administered by Efficiency Nova Scotia, with application details available on their website.
2 5.2 Custom Incentives - 3 The Custom Incentives program consists of the following two program components: - 4 Custom; and - 5 Strategic Energy Management. 6
AI summary The Custom Incentives program includes two components: Custom and Strategic Energy Management. These components aim to promote energy efficiency through tailored incentives and strategic management initiatives.
7 Table 8: Custom Incentives CUSTOM INCENTIVES (2025) Custom Incentives Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2025 Plan as Approved 26.8 5.1 8.6 0.32 2025 Year-end forecast 33.2 5.9 8.7 0.26 Q3...
AI summary Table 8 outlines Custom Incentives performance metrics for 2025, showing projected energy and demand savings exceeding approved targets. E1's Q1/Q2 DSM Reports indicate high-savings projects will drive this outcome, similar to 2024 results. The table compares plan approvals, year-end forecasts, and actuals through Q3 2025.
CUSTOM INCENTIVES (2025) from metered systems to inform decisions about their processes, is offered as a tool to Strategic Energy Management customers.)
AI summary The document outlines the 'Custom Incentives (2025)' program, which utilizes data from metered systems to support Strategic Energy Management customers in optimizing their processes. The initiative aims to provide tools for energy efficiency improvements.
Custom Highlights - All Custom services (Building Optimization, Retrofit, New Construction, and Pay-for-Performance) completed projects in Q3. - o The Retrofit service accounted for the majority of completed projects and included compresse...
AI summary Custom services (Building Optimization, Retrofit, New Construction, Pay-for-Performance) completed Q3 projects. Retrofit led in completed projects with measures like compressed air and solar PV, while New Construction drove energy savings and incentives.
Strategic Energy Management Highlights - Strategic Energy Management supported 12 customers in Q3. - Two customers claimed savings in Q3, while most savings claims for the program component are expected in Q4.
AI summary Strategic Energy Management supported 12 customers in Q3, with two customers reporting savings. Most savings claims for the program are anticipated in Q4.
5 Table 9: Direct Installation DIRECT INSTALLATION (2025) Direct Installation Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2025 Plan as Approved 12.6 2.6 6.8 0.54 2025 Year-end forecast 9.4 1.6 7.1 0.7...
AI summary The 2025 Direct Installation program is forecast to achieve lower energy and demand savings than originally approved due to E1 managing spending to stay within the $173 million investment level for the 2023-2025 DSM Plan period.
DIRECT INSTALLATION (2025) the Efficiency Preferred Partner Network or a contractor of their choosing to complete and install approved measures.
AI summary The document outlines that EfficiencyOne's Preferred Partner Network or their contractors can install approved measures under the 2025 Direct Installation program, part of Nova Scotia's energy efficiency initiatives.
Small Business Energy Solutions Highlights - Energy and demand savings were strong in Q3, as Small Business Energy Solutions continues to receive a higher-than-expected number of applications, following changes in 2024 that increased progr...
AI summary Small Business Energy Solutions saw strong energy and demand savings in Q3 2024, driven by increased applications following 2024 eligibility and incentive changes. The program team managed participation to stay within the 2025 Plan's approved investment level, similar to Q2 strategies.
2 6. DEMAND RESPONSE - 3 E1 launched its Demand Response program in 2023, an initiative outlined in the 2023-2025 Plan - 4 with a Performance Target of 17.9 MW. It is delivered through the Residential and BNI sector - 5 Demand Response pro...
AI summary E1 launched its Demand Response program in 2023 with a 17.9 MW target, delivered through Residential and BNI sectors. The 2024/2025 season includes Commercial/Industrial Aggregator and Eco Shift pathways with specific devices. E1 will not meet its 2023-2025 Plan capacity target, as highlighted in Table 10.
17 Table 10: Demand Response DEMAND RESPONSE (2025) Demand Response Available Capacity (MW) Expenditure ($ million) 2025 Plan as Approved 17.9 5.0 2025 Year-end forecast 6.9 3.5 Q3 2025 Actual - 0.6 1
AI summary Table 10 presents demand response data for 2025, including available capacity and expenditures. The 2025 Plan as Approved shows 17.9 MW of available capacity and $5.0 million in expenditures, while the 2025 Year-end forecast indicates 6.9 MW and $3.5 million. Actual expenditures for Q3 2025 are $0.6 million.
Date Filed: November 25, 2025 Page 22 of 31 DEMAND RESPONSE (2025) YTD 2025 Actual 6.9 2.6 - Available capacity results achieved by the Residential and BNI Demand Response program components during the 2024/2025 season (December 1, 2024 to...
AI summary The Residential and BNI Demand Response program components achieved lower available capacity than the 2025 Plan target of 17.9 MW during the 2024/2025 season. As a new program with a complex value proposition, E1 has faced challenges in building customer awareness and understanding, but has gained insights to improve strategies for future seasons and the next DSM Plan (2027-2031).
Residential Demand Response Highlights
AI summary The document outlines residential demand response initiatives in Nova Scotia, involving Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) and the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). It highlights Demand Side Management (DSM) programs and regulatory considerations under the jurisdiction of the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB).
2024/2025 season results • The Residential Demand Response program component achieved 0.6 MW of available capacity during the 2024/2025 season (December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025) through the Eco Shift pathway, with those results still...
AI summary The Residential Demand Response program achieved 0.6 MW of available capacity during the 2024/2025 season via the Eco Shift pathway, with results pending evaluation. Four eligible devices were used: domestic hot water controllers, smart thermostats, EV telematics, and home battery storage units.
2025/2026 season preparations - Eco Shift device installation continued to increase in Q3 for the 2025/2026 demand response season, with 3,940 demand response devices (smart thermostats and domestic hot water direct load controllers) being...
AI summary Eco Shift device installations increased in Q3 for the 2025/2026 demand response season, with 3,940 devices installed and over 12,000 since August 2024. E1 collaborates with providers to ensure event-readiness and battery integration for demand response technologies.
DEMAND RESPONSE (2025) companies into Eco Shift and expects this will allow more customers to enroll home batteries this season. • A marketing campaign is in market and includes paid media and social media components to encourage Nova Scot...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) is promoting the Eco Shift program through a marketing campaign to enroll more customers with home batteries, aiming to increase participation this season.
BNI Demand Response Highlights
AI summary The document heading 'BNI Demand Response Highlights' indicates a section focusing on demand response initiatives, though no further details or content are provided in the text.
2 7. INCENTIVE REPORTING - 3 In the NSUARB's Decision on the 2023-2025 DSM Plan, E1 was directed to "identify any instances - 4 where E1 has adjusted the per unit incentive amount for a measure by more than 10% from the - 5 amount included...
AI summary The NSUARB directed E1 to report any adjustments exceeding 10% in per-unit incentive amounts for DSM measures. E1 confirmed no such adjustments occurred in the reported quarter, complying with the 2023-2025 DSM Plan requirements.
1 Table 12: Results Applicable to Low-Income and Underserved Communities, Non-Targeted Program Components 2025 Plan Performance Indicators 2025 Forecast (Year-End) Q3 and YTD 2025 Results Existing Residential 8.0 35.6 0.6 1.0 - 4.1 17.7 0....
AI summary Table 12 outlines program performance indicators and results for low-income and underserved communities under non-targeted program components, including data on residential and business energy rebates, efficient product installations, and custom incentives.
1 9. ENABLING STRATEGIES - 2 The Enabling Strategies component in the 2023-2025 DSM Plan focuses on the following three - 3 categories: - 4 Education and Outreach; - 5 Development and Research; and - 6 Other Enabling Strategies. 7 - 8 [Tab...
AI summary The Enabling Strategies component of the 2023-2025 DSM Plan includes three categories: Education and Outreach, Development and Research, and Other Enabling Strategies. Table 13 details 2025 plan approvals, expenditures, and Q3 activity highlights.
11 Table 13: Enabling Strategies ENABLING STRATEGIES (2025) 2025 Plan as 2025 Year-end Q3 Actual YTD Actual Approved forecast expenditures expenditures Enabling Strategies category expenditures expenditures ($ million) ($ million) ($ milli...
AI summary The 2025 forecast shows increased spending on Enabling Strategies, driven by Other Enabling Strategies (Regulatory Affairs), including DSM Plan development, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory initiatives. Costs are tied to the 2026 DSM Extension application, the 2027-2031 DSM Plan, and E1's BCA test regulatory proceeding. The five-year plan includes new DSM resources like solar-PV and strategic electrification.
ENABLING STRATEGIES (2025) - o posted content and articles on relevant, trending topics (e.g. World Nature Conservation Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, electric vehicle fall road trips in Nova Scotia); - o made regular post...
AI summary E1's Q3 2025 activities focused on expanding digital engagement through social media, influencer partnerships, and refining its Google Business profile. The Efficiency Preferred Partner network grew to 454 members, with initiatives including webinars on heat pump services, training programs, and collaboration with organizations like Natural Resources Canada and industry institutes.
Research - Quarterly tracking of quality assurance, participant satisfaction, and other attitudinal metrics among Nova Scotia households was completed to help E1 respond to changing market conditions. - A questionnaire and discussion guide...
AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) conducted quarterly tracking of quality assurance and participant satisfaction metrics for Nova Scotia households. E1 also developed a questionnaire and discussion guide for evaluating the Small Business Energy Solutions audit client program, including surveys and follow-up discussions.
Innovation - Heat Pump Water Heater Market Transformation pilot activities continued including heat pump water heater training for energy advisors who conduct home energy assessments, planning for several upcoming heat pump water heater in...
AI summary The document outlines two innovation initiatives: a Heat Pump Water Heater Market Transformation pilot, including training and consumer campaigns, and a Demand Response Load Flexibility pilot. The latter aims to expand demand response use cases outside the current season, utilizing home batteries, EVs, and smart thermostats, with incentives for participants. The goal is to enhance the cost-effectiveness of E1's Residential Demand Response program by exploring new use cases and flexible loads.
Other Enabling Strategies Highlights Other Enabling Strategies activities in Q3 included:
AI summary The document outlines Q3 activities under 'Other Enabling Strategies' but does not provide specific details beyond the heading. No substantive content or arguments are present in the provided text.
Regulatory Affairs E1 filed the following reports with the Nova Scotia Energy Board: - E1 Responses to Information Requests on the 2024 Verification Savings Review Report - E1 Responses to Information Requests on the Benefit-Cost Analysis...
AI summary E1 submitted multiple reports and evidence to the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) regarding Demand Side Management (DSM), Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA), and financial statements, including responses to information requests and public hearing submissions.
Other regulatory activities included: - participation in the two-day (September 22-23) public hearing on E1's BCA application; - ongoing development of the 2025 DSM annual evaluation with E1's independent evaluation consultant; and - ongoi...
AI summary Activities included participation in a public hearing on E1's BCA application, collaboration with E1's consultant on 2025 DSM evaluation, and ongoing implementation of evaluation recommendations. Updates on 2024 recommendations are referenced in Attachment 2.
2 10. CONCLUSION - 3 At the end of Q3 2025, E1's year-to-date results were 105.7 GWh of net incremental energy - 4 savings, 19.7 MW of net peak demand savings, 5.2 GWh of net energy savings applicable to - 5 Affordable Multi-family Housing...
AI summary E1's Q3 2025 results show 105.7 GWh energy savings, 19.7 MW peak demand savings, and $47.2M investment. The MHEEP and Affordable Housing programs contributed to savings. The 2025 Annual Progress Report will be submitted to NSEB by March 31, 2026.
EfficiencyOne Q2 2025 DSM Quarterly Report
AI summary EfficiencyOne's Q2 2025 DSM Quarterly Report outlines progress in demand-side management initiatives under Nova Scotia's regulatory framework. The report involves Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) and is subject to oversight by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). Key focus areas include energy efficiency programs like the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project (MHEEP) and Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) methodologies.
1.2 Results E1 provides explanations of changes of 25 percent or more in the year-end forecast expenditures within rate classes, as compared to the 2025 Plan as Approved. Like in Q1 and Q2, this applies to the large general, small industri...
AI summary E1 explains changes in year-end forecast expenditures for various rate classes, noting higher-than-expected participation in programs like Demand Response and Custom Incentives for certain classes, while others show lower-than-expected participation. Year-to-date actual expenditures are 76% of the 2025 Plan as Approved.
9 Residential Efficient Product Rebates includes the Appliance Replacement and Instant Savings program components. The Appliance Replacement 10 program component ended on January 8, 2025. 11 \ The Appliance Retirement program component col...
AI summary The text discusses the Residential Efficient Product Rebates program, which includes the Appliance Replacement and Instant Savings components. The Appliance Replacement program ended on January 8, 2025, and the Appliance Retirement component collects eligible appliances from BNI customers and residential customers.
Table 3: Existing Residential Rate Class Results Existing Residential (2025 YTD) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Expenditures ($ million) Housing Units / Products (#) Residential/Chari...
AI summary Table 3 presents the existing residential rate class results for 2025, showing energy and demand savings, expenditures, and the number of housing units or products across various rate classes. The data includes savings metrics and financial expenditures related to energy efficiency programs.
3 Existing Residential includes the following program components: Affordable Multi-family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations, Efficient Product 4 Installation, Green Heat, Home Energy Assessment, Affordable Single-family Homes, Mi'kmaw H...
AI summary The document outlines the components of the Existing Residential program, including initiatives like Affordable Multi-family Housing, Efficient Product Installation, and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project. It also notes that the Home Energy Assessment program primarily serves homes heated by electricity, with limited DSM funding for those using non-electric fuels.
11 Table 4: BNI Efficient Product Rebates Rate Class Results BNI Efficient Product Rebates (2025 YTD) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Expenditures ($ million) Units Rebated (#) Residen...
AI summary Table 4 presents the results of the BNI Efficient Product Rebates program for 2025, showing energy and demand savings across various rate classes, along with expenditures and the number of units rebated. The data highlights the impact of the program on different customer segments, including residential, commercial, and industrial users.
Date Filed: November 25, 2025 Page 4 of 6 9 \ Includes apartments. Participation total contains mixed units, as per the tracked participation unit within each program component. 14 BNI Efficient Product Rebates includes the Business Energy...
AI summary The text provides details about participation in energy efficiency programs, including the inclusion of apartments and mixed units, as well as the eligibility of certain residential customers in the BNI Efficient Product Rebates program.
1 Table 5: Custom Incentives Rate Class Results Custom Incentives (2025 YTD) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Expenditures ($ million) Projects / Participants (#) Residential/Charitable...
AI summary Table 5 presents 2025 YTD energy and demand savings across Nova Scotia rate classes, including expenditures and project counts. Footnotes indicate rounding discrepancies, net savings calculations (accounting for free-ridership and spillover), and unaudited expenditure figures.
10 Table 6: Direct Installation Rate Class Results Direct Installation (2025 YTD) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Expenditures ($ million) Products (#) Residential/Charitable (2,3,4) 0...
AI summary Table 6 presents the results of the Direct Installation Rate Class for 2025, showing energy and demand savings across various customer classes, along with expenditures and the number of products installed. The data indicates significant energy savings, particularly in the General (11) class, with total energy savings reaching 124.3 GWh and expenditures amounting to $5.5 million.
EfficiencyOne Q3 2025 DSM Quarterly Report Attachment 2: Update on Implementation of 2023 and 2024 Evaluation Recommendations Four evaluation recommendations – one from the 2023 evaluation and three from the 2024 evaluation – were complete...
AI summary EfficiencyOne's Q3 2025 DSM Quarterly Report Attachment 2 discusses the completion of four evaluation recommendations from 2023 and 2024, with four 2024 recommendations already completed in Q2. The status of remaining recommendations remains unchanged from the Q1 2025 report.
Table 1: Update on Implementation of 2023 and 2024 Evaluation Recommendations Year Evaluation Recommendation Source Comments Status 2023 Establish enrolled capacity based on test events when feasible. This approach would be consistent with...
AI summary This table outlines the implementation of 2023 and 2024 evaluation recommendations related to the BNI DR and AMH programs. EfficiencyOne (E1) has taken actions such as establishing enrolled capacity based on test events, providing case study examples for participants, and enhancing resources and documentation to support program navigation. All recommendations have been marked as completed.
13 M12290, E1 2025 Q1 DSM Report, Attachment 2, May 26, 2025. Year Evaluation Recommendation Source Comments Status 2024 Investigate the possibility of improving the audit reporting templates to improve time efficiencies for EAs, for examp...
AI summary The document discusses a 2024 recommendation to improve audit reporting templates for Energy Auditors (EAs) to enhance time efficiencies. E1 agrees and has created a new audit report template to address the recommendation, which has been completed.