Topic:"Enabling Strategies Es" in M10473

1.1.4 TRANSFORMATION OF THE NOVA SCOTIA MARKET Within the changing energy industry, E1 faces an increasingly complex DSM planning environment as the Nova Scotia market matures and transforms, particularly in the residential sector. The res...

AI summary E1 is addressing the evolving DSM planning environment in Nova Scotia as the market matures, particularly in the residential sector. The 2023-2025 DSM portfolio includes new programs such as residential behavior initiatives, low-income programs, and expansion into more complex retrofit projects and new construction market transformation through Enabling Strategies.

- 7 sections of the Residential and BNI Programs & Services, Demand Response Programs & Services, and the - 8 Enabling Strategies sections of this document. Please refer to the Section Reference column in [Table 1,](#page-107-0) - 9 above,...

AI summary The text refers to sections of the document related to Residential and BNI Programs, Demand Response Programs, and Enabling Strategies, directing readers to Table 1 for specific references to report sections containing enhancement details.

4.3.1.1 NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM COMPONENT Since its adoption in 2011, the New Home Construction program component has provided support, education, and incentives to the building industry in Nova Scotia. The program has been successfu...

AI summary The New Home Construction program, established in 2011, has successfully supported energy efficiency in residential new construction in Nova Scotia. However, due to reduced future savings adjustments and rising costs, the program will be replaced by a new market transformation initiative under Enabling Strategies. The program offers performance-based incentives for energy efficiency upgrades and is aligned with Nova Scotia building code targets.

7.2.2 OVERVIEW - Seven in ten residents and businesses say that it is important for them to reduce their use of energy, while - four in ten still feel they need help understanding how to achieve energy savings[40](#page-23-0) , highlightin...

AI summary Seven in ten residents and businesses in Nova Scotia prioritize reducing energy use, but four in ten feel they need guidance on achieving energy savings, indicating a need for Enabling Strategies in the 2023 to 2025 Plan period. The Education & Outreach component of these strategies will leverage E1's expertise and feedback from Nova Scotians, including non-participants, and is outlined in Table 60 of the Settlement Plan.

1 7.3.2 OVERVIEW - 2 The Development & Research category historically includes research and development efforts not directly - 3 affiliated to specific programs or services. Keeping customers front-and-center when making decisions - 4 arou...

AI summary The Development & Research category focuses on research and development efforts that support program delivery and design, emphasizing customer-centric decisions and flexibility to adapt to challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. Table 61 summarizes three-year investments and areas of focus for this component in the Settlement Plan.

7.3 NEW RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM

AI summary Section 7.3 outlines the New Residential Program, focusing on demand-side management and enabling strategies for residential energy initiatives. Key considerations include program administrator costs, total resource cost analyses, and alignment with integrated resource plans.

7.3.1 OVERVIEW The New Residential program provides residential home builders and new home market entrants access to technical assistance and financial incentives for the installation of energy efficiency upgrades during the design and ear...

AI summary The New Residential program supports energy efficiency in new home construction through technical and financial incentives. E1 will discontinue this program, shifting focus to market transformation strategies detailed in Enabling Strategies (Section 7). The program's performance indicators are compared in Table 33.

21 7.3.1 OVERVIEW The New Residential program provides residential home builders and new home market entrants access to technical assistance and financial incentives for the installation of energy efficiency upgrades during the design and...

AI summary The New Residential program supports residential home builders with energy efficiency upgrades through technical assistance and incentives. E1 plans to phase out this program, refocusing on market transformation strategies outlined in Enabling Strategies (Section 7). The program includes components like Home Energy Assessments and Affordable Housing initiatives.

ies between E1 and NS Power (2023-2025 DSM Plan) E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 [Evidence] 2 Request IR-02: 3 4 On p. 4 of 65, E1 stated that the Settlement Plan will “...

AI summary E1 explains that the Settlement Plan creates favorable market conditions for energy efficiency and demand reduction through promotion of programs, Enabling Strategies, education, training, and codes and standards activities. The response addresses NSUARB's request regarding the 2023-2025 DSM Plan.

4 5 Enabling Strategies are essential to ensure that ENS is able to increase awareness about energy efficiency, evolve services, and provide information and tools needed by Nova Scotians to make informed energy choices. This, in turn, driv...

AI summary Enabling Strategies are crucial for ENS to enhance energy efficiency awareness, evolve services, and drive market transformation. These strategies include education, research, and regulatory activities. ENS emphasizes their role in achieving cost efficiencies and long-term DSM results, even amid short-term affordability concerns.

4.3.1 Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing 8 9 10 ENS recognizes a lack of upfront capital can be a barrier to customers adopting energy efficiency measures. For this reason, financing DSM activities is a complementary incentive...

AI summary ENS acknowledges that upfront capital can hinder energy efficiency adoption and supports financing initiatives as a complement to rebates. ENS will assist municipalities in developing PACE programs, which allow participants to pay for energy upgrades through property taxes. These programs are considered Enabling Strategies, not direct services provided by ENS.

1 Table 11. Cost-effectiveness of the Settlement Plan 2023-2025 Settlement Plan TRC Test PAC Test Residential Energy Efficiency (EE) Programs Efficient Product Rebates 1.1 2.2 Existing Residential 1.5 2.4 New Residential 2.6 4.8 Residentia...

AI summary The table presents the cost-effectiveness of various programs under the 2023-2025 Settlement Plan, including residential and BNI energy efficiency initiatives and demand response, with scores from TRC and PAC tests. The data is sourced from E1's DSM Resource Plan Application.

9. NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION Consumer Advocate In testimony on behalf of the Consumer Advocate, with respect to the residential new home construction program, Theodore Love stated, " E1 is phasing out the residential new home construction prog...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate argues that phasing out financial incentives for residential new home construction, especially building shell measures, is a mistake. E1 responds that the program was unsustainable due to a 70-80% drop in savings after removing heat pump incentives and increased unit costs, but will adapt through Enabling Strategies.

- 7 sections of the Residential and BNI Programs & Services, Demand Response Programs & Services, and the - 8 Enabling Strategies sections of this document. Please refer to the Section Reference column in [Table 1,](#page-34-0) - 9 above,...

AI summary The text refers to sections of the Residential and BNI Programs & Services, Demand Response Programs & Services, and Enabling Strategies sections, directing readers to Table 1 for specific references to report sections containing enhancement details.

4.3.1.1 NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM COMPONENT Since its adoption in 2011, the New Home Construction program component has provided support, education, and incentives to the building industry in Nova Scotia. The program has been successfu...

AI summary The New Home Construction program component, established in 2011, has supported residential new construction energy efficiency in Nova Scotia. However, due to reduced savings from increased heat pump usage, the program is being phased out and replaced with a new market transformation initiative under Enabling Strategies.

7.2.2 OVERVIEW - Seven in ten residents and businesses say that it is important for them to reduce their use of energy, while - four in ten still feel they need help understanding how to achieve energy savings[40](#page-149-3) , highlighti...

AI summary Seven in ten residents and businesses in Nova Scotia emphasize the importance of reducing energy use, while four in ten feel they need help understanding how to achieve energy savings. This highlights an opportunity for Enabling Strategies activities during the 2023 to 2025 Plan period, which will build on E1's experience and incorporate feedback from Nova Scotians, including non-participants.

Other Enabling Strategies 4.1 Education & Outreach 4.4 Education & Outreach 4.4

AI summary The text references a table titled '2023-2025 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings, by Program Component' under the 'Other Enabling Strategies 4.1' section, specifically focusing on 'Education & Outreach' with a value of 4.4. The context suggests this is part of a broader discussion on enabling strategies within a regulatory proceeding.

4.3.1 OVERVIEW The New Residential program provides residential home builders and new home market entrants access to technical assistance and financial incentives for the installation of energy efficiency upgrades during the design and ear...

AI summary The New Residential program offers technical assistance and financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades in new residential construction. E1 will phase out this program and shift focus to a market transformation approach detailed in Enabling Strategies under Section 7.

1 7. ENABLING STRATEGIES - 2 E1 has delivered energy efficiency and conservation programs through annual and/or three-year DSM Plan 3 cycles since 2010. Beginning with the development of its first DSM Plan for the 2012 program year, E1 has...

AI summary Enabling Strategies have been a key component of E1's Demand Side Management (DSM) portfolio since 2010, focusing on education, research, and innovation. Over the past decade, these strategies have helped build capacity in Nova Scotia's energy efficiency industry and supported E1's evolution. The DSM Plan reflects ongoing trends such as electrification and equity in energy efficiency efforts.

7.2.2 OVERVIEW - Seven in ten residents and businesses say that it is important for them to reduce their use of energy, while - four in ten still feel they need help understanding how to achieve energy savings[40](#page-2-0) , highlighting...

AI summary Seven in ten residents and businesses in Nova Scotia value reducing energy use, but four in ten require assistance in achieving energy savings. This highlights an opportunity for Enabling Strategies in the 2023 to 2025 Plan period. The narrative draws on research and feedback from Nova Scotians, including non-participants, and outlines investment and focus areas for the Education & Outreach component of Enabling Strategies in the Settlement Plan.

1 7.3.2 OVERVIEW - 2 The Development & Research category historically includes research and development efforts not directly - 3 affiliated to specific programs or services. Keeping customers front-and-center when making decisions - 4 arou...

AI summary The Development & Research category focuses on research and development efforts that support program delivery, design, and offerings, ensuring cost-effective energy and demand savings. Investments in this area help E1 adapt to evolving conditions, such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in the energy landscape.

7 sections of the Residential and BNI Programs & Services, Demand Response Programs & Services, and the 8 Enabling Strategies sections of this document. Please refer to the Section Reference column in [Table 1,](#page-56-0) 9 above, for sp...

AI summary The text refers to specific sections of the Residential and BNI Programs & Services, Demand Response Programs & Services, and Enabling Strategies sections, directing readers to Table 1 for detailed references to report sections containing enhancement details.

Other Enabling Strategies 4.1 Education & Outreach 4.4

AI summary The text presents a table heading for 'Table 9: 2023-2025 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings, by Program Component' under the 'Other Enabling Strategies 4.1' section, specifically focusing on 'Education & Outreach' with a value of 4.4.

Enabling Strategies (ES) Education & Outreach 1.4 BNI EE Programs Subtotal 22.0 109.1 72.1 1,003 14.2 - 2.9 2.0 4.9 3.3

AI summary The table presents investment and savings data for the 2023 Settlement Plan under the Enabling Strategies (ES) Education & Outreach component, including details for BNI EE Programs.

7.2.2 OVERVIEW - Seven in ten residents and businesses say that it is important for them to reduce their use of energy, while - four in ten still feel they need help understanding how to achieve energy savings[40](#page-171-3) , highlighti...

AI summary Seven in ten residents and businesses in Nova Scotia value reducing energy use, but four in ten need help understanding how to achieve energy savings. This highlights an opportunity for Enabling Strategies activities in the 2023 to 2025 Plan period, which will build on E1's experience and incorporate feedback from Nova Scotians, including non-participants.

7.2.3.4 GREEN SCHOOLS NOVA SCOTIA & POST- SECONDARY EDUCATION - The Green Schools Nova Scotia initiative has formed part of E1's Enabling Strategies since 2016. The - initiative engages over 25,000 students across 340 schools each year to...

AI summary The Green Schools Nova Scotia initiative, part of E1's Enabling Strategies since 2016, engages over 25,000 students annually in energy efficiency education. It partners with post-secondary institutions to promote energy efficiency curriculum and careers. Activities include educational resources, community engagement, field trips, and co-op/internship placements.

4.8 New Home Construction Program [157] The New Home Construction (NHC) program was adopted in 2011. The program has provided "support, education, and incentives to the building industry" in the province. While E1 states in its application...

AI summary The New Home Construction (NHC) program, adopted in 2011, is proposed for wind-up by E1 due to reduced savings from heat pump adoption, increasing program costs. E1 plans to replace it with a market transformation program under Enabling Strategies to align with net-zero goals. The wind-up would reduce 2022 investment by $2 million, with NHC spending dropping to under $1 million in 2023.