Topic:"Eco Shift" in M12780

3.3 DEMAND RESPONSE The demand response design in the 2027–2031 DSM Plan was informed by a combination of observed implementation experience, updated modelling assumptions, evaluation insights, DSMAG member feedback, and alignment with sys...

AI summary The 2027–2031 DSM Plan's demand response design prioritizes cost-effectiveness, achievability, and system value, informed by E1's refined assumptions, DSMAG feedback, and alignment with NS Power's IRP. Residential participation remains limited due to variable results, but Eco Shift's inclusion is justified for resilience and long-term maturation. Peer jurisdictions indicate improving cost-effectiveness over time.

3.3.1 WHY RESIDENTIAL LOAD CONTROL DEMAND RESPONSE MATTERS Strategic peak reduction can help lower long-term infrastructure costs and moderate upward pressure on electricity rates. The IRP identifies both increasing electrification and a g...

AI summary Residential load control demand response reduces infrastructure costs and moderates electricity rates by managing peak demand. Electrification trends, like heat pump adoption, increase peak demand, necessitating demand response programs. Eco Shift and Ontario's Peak Perks program demonstrate residential DR's role in grid flexibility. Expansion aligns with IRP planning and discussions with NS Power and NSIESO.

3.3.4 SUMMARY - Eco Shift continues to demonstrate measurable progress as it moves through its development phase. - Preliminary results show increasing customer participation and improved device responsiveness across - multiple technologie...

AI summary Eco Shift demonstrates measurable progress with increased customer participation and device responsiveness, enhancing demand response capacity and cost-effectiveness under PAC. Operational refinements, scaling participation, and alignment with constrained system areas are expected to reduce costs and improve reliability. Eco Shift is projected to achieve cost-effectiveness within two to three seasons.

9.2 SCENARIO IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDIZED FILING REQUIREMENTS. The Alternate Scenario represents a total investment in energy efficiency, demand response and solar PV of $308.4 million over the 2027–2031 DSM Plan. The design approac...

AI summary The Alternate Scenario invests $308.4 million in energy efficiency, demand response, and solar PV from 2027–2031. It maintains low-income and equity-focused investments while eliminating the Eco Shift program to address cost-effectiveness concerns and balance DSMAG perspectives.

1 1.3 ALTERNATE SCENARIO – PROGRAMS 15 Alternate tab for the Alternate Scenario). - 2 The Alternate Scenario removes the residential program component (Eco Shift) from the Demand - 3 Response program. 4 - 5 All other DSM programs in the Al...

AI summary The Alternate Scenario removes the residential Eco Shift program from Demand Response but retains energy efficiency and solar-PV programs, including new Mi'kmaw initiatives. Technical details are outlined in appendices, with no changes to energy efficiency or solar-PV measures compared to the Preferred Plan.

2 4.4 Demand Response Program Results - 3 E1 launched its Demand Response program in 2023, an initiative outlined in the 2023-2025 Plan - 4 and the 2026 DSM Extension with a Performance Target at the end of 2026 of 16.3 MW of - 5 available...

AI summary E1 launched its Demand Response program in 2023, targeting 16.3 MW of available capacity by 2026. The program includes BNI (Smart Synergy) for commercial/industrial curtailment and Residential (Eco Shift) with devices like smart thermostats and EV chargers. Table 11 provides 2025 results.

Program Components - The Residential Demand Response program component, marketed as Eco Shift, aims to help facilitate a more flexible residential load that provides residential customers with economic incentives and more visibility and co...

AI summary The Residential Demand Response (Eco Shift) program offers economic incentives and load control for residential customers using specific devices. The BNI Demand Response (Smart Synergy) program targets non-residential loads through commercial/industrial curtailment, providing similar incentives. Both aim to enhance load flexibility.

2024/2025 season (December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025) results - The Residential Demand Response program component, marketed as Eco Shift, achieved 0.9 MW of available capacity during the 2024/2025 season (December 1, 2024 to February 28...

AI summary The Eco Shift demand response program achieved 0.9 MW of available capacity in the 2024/2025 season, below the 2025 Plan target. Underperformance was attributed to delayed controller installations, low EV device enrollment, and weak battery participation. Smart thermostats were the most common enrolled device.

2025/2026 season (December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026) preparations - Eco Shift device installation ramped up throughout 2025, with 13,687 demand response eligible devices (smart thermostats and domestic hot water direct load controllers...

AI summary Eco Shift program installed 13,687 demand response devices in 2025, with 18,234 total since August 2024. E1 ensured device readiness, ran marketing campaigns, and expects residential demand response capacity to double in 2025/2026. Efforts focus on optimizing thermostat strategies and connectivity.

C. Perceived Potential Benefits - C1. What do you see as the potential benefits of taking part in the program? Select all that apply. [MULTIPLE RESPONSE. RANDOMIZED 1-6] - 1. Receiving financial incentives for enrolling in the Eco Shift Pr...

AI summary The section outlines perceived benefits of the Eco Shift Program, including financial incentives, reduced peak demand, sustainability support, and grid reliability. It also asks for additional information needed to reconsider enrollment.

Marketing and Communications - B8. Can you describe the Eco Shift Program's communications and marketing efforts? [OPEN END] - B9. Do you have any suggestions for improvements to program's communications and marketing strategy [If not ment...

AI summary The text outlines questions about the Eco Shift Program's marketing and communication strategies, seeking insights on current efforts, potential improvements, and effective positioning to enhance program participation and visibility.

E. Suggestions for Improvements - E1. Now that the program has grown from a pilot to a program, do you have any recommendations to improve operations (at a larger scale)? - E2. Are there opportunities for further automation of processes? -...

AI summary The text outlines four questions seeking improvements to the EcoShift Program, focusing on scaling operations, automation opportunities, future enhancements, and additional feedback. It emphasizes near- and long-term strategies for program optimization.

and battery devices compare to those experienced by residential HVAC pathways at the inception of Eco Shift, and would E1 expect similar growth trajectories if these device categories were continued? Request IR-17: Page 29 of the Evidence...

AI summary The request seeks information on peer jurisdictions, cost-effectiveness of Eco Shift, demand response usage, engagement strategies, and unproposed approaches. It emphasizes Eco Shift's role in resilience and grid management.

Request IR-7: Refer to Exhibit E-1, the DSM Plan, Section 9: Alternative Scenario, Page 67 of 71, Lines 18-21 and provide details regarding what would happen to current Eco Shift program customers should the Eco Shift program be eliminated.

AI summary Request IR-7 asks for details on the impact of eliminating the Eco Shift program, referencing Exhibit E-1, the DSM Plan, Section 9: Alternative Scenario, Page 67 of 71, Lines 18-21. It seeks clarification on what would happen to current Eco Shift program customers if the program were terminated.