Topic:"Efficiency Preferred Partner" in M12249

Program Component Changes • • dimmer switches). • other E1 programs. • o pipe insulation o hot water tank wraps o o o o o o split heat pumps) o o o o • Extension as the approved 2023-2025 Plan. kitchen and bathroom faucet aerators low-flow...

AI summary The 2026 Efficient Product Installation Program Component includes changes such as the extension of the approved 2023-2025 Plan and the inclusion of new measures like window air sealing kits, dimmer switches, and motion sensors. The program will focus on electrician-installed measures due to the phase-out of LED lighting measures in mid-2025, with enhancements aimed at integrating energy efficiency and demand response programming for cost efficiencies and ease of participation.

participation in the measure-based programs[.42](#page-52-1) Out of nine similar analyses of possible effect, the Evaluator only claims a (very tiny) effect for three of the nine analyses (one-third). The three claims include for Green Hea...

AI summary The analysis of measure-based programs shows minimal effectiveness, with only three out of nine analyses claiming a very small effect (0.1% for Green Heat and 0.4% for Efficient Products Installation). The Home Energy Assessment program had no claimed effect. The Evaluator emphasizes the importance of including opt-out subjects in energy savings analysis to avoid bias.

M. BNI Small Business Energy Solutions Program (SBES) Small Business Energy Solutions (SBES). SBES is available to businesses that use less than 350,000 kWh annually. There are two paths within the program, the audit path, and the do-it-yo...

AI summary The SBES program in Nova Scotia serves small businesses with annual usage under 350,000 kWh, offering audit and DIY paths. In 2024, 493 projects were completed, with 89% on the DIY path. Energy savings increased by 46% (10.854 GWh) and demand reduction by 45% (2.155 MW). Evaluation methods included audits, desk reviews, and a non-participant spillover survey, which found no significant results, suggesting a need for larger samples.

Refer to M12249, Exhibit E-2, Savings Verification Review of Program Year 2024 Evaluation Results, Report for the Nova Scotia Energy Board (2024 Peach Report) June 4, 2025, authored by H. Gil Peach & Associates, (Peach) Section IX. General...

AI summary The document references a savings verification report evaluating energy efficiency programs in 2024, highlighting concerns about the practical value of savings and demand reduction from specific programs. It raises questions about the roles of the verifier and evaluator, and the definition of practical value in program evaluation.