Topic:"Energy Efficiency Budgets" in M12249

1.1 2026 DSM EXTENSION SNAPSHOT E1 seeks Energy Board approval to invest the legislated $63,750,000 to achieve the following targets under the four categories that were approved through the 2023-2025 DSM Plan: a) Incremental annual net ene...

AI summary E1 requests approval to invest $63.75 million under the 2026 DSM Extension to meet revised energy efficiency targets, including cumulative annual net energy savings of 528.7 GWh and net peak demand savings of 97.7 MW. The extension also includes dedicated low-income and equity programs with specific savings targets. The total investment from 2023–2026 is expected to reach $236.8 million.

1 Table 1: 2023-2026 DSM Extension Insights Insights 2023-2025 Plan as Approved 2026 DSM Extension 2023-2026 Carbon Emissions Avoided First-Year CO₂e Savings (kt) 326 26 352 Lifetime CO 2 e Savings (kt) 1,742 134 1,877 Portfolio Summary) F...

AI summary The table presents insights on the 2023-2026 DSM Extension, including carbon emissions avoided, energy and demand savings, investment breakdowns, and cost metrics. The extension aligns with objectives of maintaining 15% to 20% investment in low-income and equity programs.

& lt;sup>b 2026 EE results closely align with the 2026 DSM Extension design objectives of an energy savings split of 40% Residential and 60% BNI programs. & lt;sup>c Excluding Enabling Strategies investment. 2026 EE investment closely alig...

AI summary The 2026 Energy Efficiency (EE) results align with the 2026 DSM Extension objectives, with a split of 40% residential and 60% BNI programs. Investment splits for EE and DR are discussed, along with cost and benefit calculations, including first-year and lifetime unit costs and net benefits based on Program Administrator Cost (PAC).

8 Table 4: Program Component Comparison of 2025 Forecast and 2026 DSM Extension Year Program Component Comparison of 2025 Forecast and 2026 DSM Extension Year Home Energy Assessment • Further reduction in energy savings and increase in uni...

AI summary The document compares energy savings forecasts for various programs in 2025 and 2026. It notes a reduction in savings and increased costs for home energy assessments due to the closure of Canada Greener Homes, while residential behavior and business energy rebates are expected to see slight increases in savings.

1 Table 5: 2026 Program Savings and Investment First Voor Lifetime Dool: FF Total Program a Lifetime First Year Energy Energy Peak EE Demand Available Resource Administrator 2026 Investment a ($ million) Benefits b Savings Savings Savings...

AI summary Table 5 provides a detailed breakdown of 2026 program savings and investment for residential and business energy efficiency programs, demand response initiatives, and enabling strategies in Nova Scotia. It outlines investments, benefits, and cost tests for various energy efficiency and demand response programs.

3.1 PORTFOLIO SAVINGS & INVESTMENT 8 In 2026, E1 will invest $63.75 million (in nominal dollars) to achieve 116.0 GWh of incremental annual net energy savings, 18.9 MW of incremental annual net peak demand savings for energy efficiency, an...

AI summary In 2026, E1 plans to invest $63.75 million to achieve energy savings, peak demand savings, and available capacity through energy efficiency and demand response initiatives. The investment aligns with the 2026 DSM Extension and the approved 2023-2025 Plan.

3.3 DSM EXPENDITURES BY EXPENSE CATEGORY The legislated investment amount, $63.75 million represents a 2% increase over the approved 2025 investment of $62.5 million. Figure 1, below, provides 2026 DSM Extension expenditures by expense cat...

AI summary The 2026 DSM Extension sees a 2% increase in legislated investment to $63.75 million. Customer incentives remain the largest expense category at $41.9 million, contributing to energy savings and demand response capacity. Salary and training expenditures are influenced by a 3.23% increase recommended by a compensation consultant.

1 Table 5: Program Savings & Investment 2026 DSM Extension 2026 Investment a ($ million) Lifetime Benefits b ($ million) First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings c (GWh) Peak EE Demand Savings (MW) Available Capacity (MW) To...

AI summary Table 5 outlines the 2026 DSM Extension program savings and investment, including residential and business energy efficiency programs, enabling strategies, and demand response initiatives. It details investment amounts, lifetime benefits, energy savings, and other metrics for various programs.

Program Component Changes • • o enrolled devices. o o o • Extension as outlined in the approved 2023-2025 Plan. participate in DR events. incentive payment for participating. to participate in DR events. Residential Demand Response will fo...

AI summary The 2026 Residential Demand Response Program Component outlines changes and extensions based on the approved 2023-2025 Plan. It includes DR pathways such as Direct Load Control (DLC) smart thermostats, DLC water heaters, and DLC Electric Vehicle Managed Charging. Customers receive annual payments for participation, and direct installation options are available with upfront incentives.

7 Table 21: 2026 Summary of the BNI Demand Response Program Component Extension Investment ($M) New Capacity (MW)a Available Capacity (MW) Participation (participants) Program Component Changes • • o o o o o o o outlined in the approved 20...

AI summary The BNI Demand Response Program Component for 2026 includes various pathways such as load reduction during DR events, battery discharging, and participation in the Eco Shift pilot. The program will follow a similar approach to BNI Curtailment, with annual payments based on performance, and includes options like DLC smart thermostats and electric vehicle managed charging.

161718 Table 23: 2023-2026 Performance Targets 2023-2026 Performance Targets Year Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Available Capacity (MW) Low-Income & Equity a (GWh) Investment ($ million) 2023 120.7 26.9 3.0 5.3 53.1 2024 142.6 2...

AI summary Table 23 outlines the 2023-2026 performance targets for energy savings, demand savings, available capacity, low-income and equity goals, and investment amounts. The data includes annual and cumulative figures for the period, highlighting energy efficiency and demand-side management goals.

17 The Performance Targets will be achieved in accordance with the EECA Plan as set out 18 in Schedule E. \ \ \ For certainty, in accordance with the performance requirements set out in Schedule "C" attached hereto, EfficiencyOne shall be...

AI summary The Performance Targets will be achieved according to the EECA Plan outlined in Schedule E. EfficiencyOne is deemed to be in substantial compliance if it reaches the 90 percent level of achievement for each Performance Target. If not, a regulatory process will be triggered.

The relation of lifetime energy savings to net first year energy savings is shown in Figure 3. The programs are listed on the vertical axis and the multiplier for each program (rounded to the nearest whole number) is shown on the horizonta...

AI summary Figure 3 illustrates the relationship between lifetime energy savings and net first-year energy savings, showing multipliers for different programs. Residential programs have a multiplier of fifteen, BNI programs have fourteen, and the overall portfolio has a multiplier of fourteen, representing the average lifetime of energy savings.

Date Filed: June 25, 2025 IG IR-04, Attachment 1, Page 1 of 1 Plan As Approved Expenditures ($ million) Actual Expenditures ($ million) Variances (Actual Expenditures to Plan as Approved) ($million) Small Industrial (21) 0.9 1.2 1.3 1.3 1....

AI summary The table presents a comparison of approved and actual expenditures for various industrial and municipal categories, highlighting variances between planned and actual spending. The data spans multiple years and shows discrepancies, particularly in the 'Total' row, which indicates significant differences between approved and actual expenditures.

- 2 (14.9%) to inform E1's design objective applied to the 2026 DSM Extension as related to - 3 the % investment in low-income and equity of total energy efficiency portfolio investment.

AI summary The text discusses the percentage (14.9%) allocated to inform E1's design objective for the 2026 DSM Extension, specifically relating to the investment in low-income and equity within the total energy efficiency portfolio.

1 2) Increased Demand for Support from E1 2 E1 identified that after the lingering effects of the pandemic, there was an increased 3 uptake in the Custom program to support large industrial projects. Customers initiated 4 projects that had...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) reports an increased demand for support from large industrial projects post-pandemic, the launch of a new demand response program, and the use of historical data for rate class allocation in the 2023-2025 DSM Plan. E1 plans to improve accuracy by using three years of historical data and reviews for future DSM plans.

Table 1: Approved 2023-2025 Plan with 2023 & 2024 Results and 2025 Q1 Results and 2025 Forecast 2023-2025 Year Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) a First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand...

AI summary Table 1 presents the approved 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan, including investment figures, energy savings, and benefits. It includes results for 2023 and 2024, 2025 Q1 results, and a forecast for the end of 2025. The table highlights progress percentages and lifetime benefits calculated using a weighted average measure life approach.

Date Filed: June 25, 2025 E1 (IG) IR-19 Page 2 of 2 1 Request IR-20: 2 3 Reference: Appendix A, Page 45, Section 7. Enabling Strategies. 4 5 (a) Please expand Table 22 to include the investment for each year from 2023, 2024 and 2025 6 (sep...

AI summary The response to Request IR-20 provides an overview of the breakdown of Enabling Strategies costs for the 2023-2025 DSM Plan, noting that these costs are estimates and some staff costs have shifted between programs during implementation. The total costs remain the same as approved.

Program costs by participating rate classes Program Efficient Product Rebates RES Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Existing Residential Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) New Residential Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (M...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing program costs and energy and demand savings by rate class for various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia. It includes data for different programs such as Efficient Product Rebates, Custom Incentives, and Direct Installation, along with their respective savings and costs.

E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-15: 2 3 On page 21 of 25 in E1's Evidence, E1 stated that the unit cost of energy savings will increase 4 over time due to factors such as d...

AI summary E1 acknowledges the increase in unit cost of energy savings in its DSM plans and explains that affordability should be assessed based on lifetime unit costs rather than first-year costs. The 2026 DSM Extension has a 2% increase in investment aligned with inflation, an average measure life of 11.4 years, and a lifetime unit cost of $0.04/kWh, comparable to the 2023-2025 plan. System benefits from energy efficiency are estimated at $135 million over the lifetime of the program.

M12249 – EfficiencyOne (E1) Application for Approval of the 2026 DSM Extension 1 o As DR programs scale-up, fixed costs will be spread over more capacity 4 • Affordable Single-Family Homes – Rationale for inclusion - These energy efficient...

AI summary The document discusses the rationale for including certain programs in the 2026 DSM Extension, focusing on equity, accessibility, and the justification for measures that do not pass the TRC test. It highlights subsidized energy audits, support for Mi'kmaw communities, and early-stage measures with potential for long-term benefits.

12 Insights 2023 Actuals 2024 Actuals 2025 Forecast 2026 DSM Extension 2023-2026 Carbon Emissions Avoided First-Year CO₂e Savings (kt) 73 82 38 26 218 Lifetime CO₂e Savings (kt) a 339 350 207 134 1,030 Portfolio Summary First-Year Energy S...

AI summary The document presents data on energy efficiency and demand response programs, including carbon emissions avoided, energy savings, investment amounts, and cost metrics from 2023 to 2026. It also includes insights into the split of investments between RES and BNI and the net benefits of these programs.

Date Filed: June 25, 2025 REDACTED Synapse IR-04, Attachment 1, Page 6 of 19 2026 Investmenta ($ million) Lifetime Benefitsb ($ million) First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak EE Demand Savings (MW) Available DR...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of investment and benefits for various energy efficiency (EE) and demand response (DR) programs in Nova Scotia for 2026. It outlines program-specific investments, lifetime benefits, energy savings, and associated costs, with a focus on residential, business, non-profit, and institutional programs.

A. I recommend that E1 provide actual PAC and TRC results in its annual reporting, which can then be referenced in DSM Plans. E1 should document its assumptions about participant costs and avoided costs in presenting these calculations.

AI summary The recommendation suggests that E1 should provide actual Program Administrator Cost (PAC) and Total Resource Cost (TRC) results in its annual reporting, which can be referenced in DSM Plans, and document its assumptions about participant costs and avoided costs.

Q. Have costs, energy savings, and benefits associated with energy efficiency changed from 2023 to 2026? A. [Table 1,](#page-9-0) below, provides the most up-to-date data on investments, first-year energy savings, first-year unit costs, li...

AI summary The response indicates that energy efficiency investments, energy savings, and benefits peaked in 2024 and have since declined, with savings and benefits decreasing more significantly than costs. The data covers the 2023-2026 period, with 2026 being part of an extended DSM Plan.

12 Table 3. Cost-Effectiveness by Energy Efficiency Program Component for 2026 DSM 13 Extension Sector Program Component PAC TRC Residential Energy Efficiency Instant Savings 2.0 1.0 Affordable Multi-Family Housing 1.1 0.6 Affordable Singl...

AI summary Table 3 provides a breakdown of the cost-effectiveness of various energy efficiency program components under the 2026 DSM Extension, including metrics such as Program Administrator Cost (PAC) and Total Resource Cost (TRC) across residential, business, and institutional sectors.

Extension Program Component Demand Response Option Investment ($ million) 2026 DSM Extension PAC 2026 DSM Extension TRC Residential DLC-Water Heating 0.31 0.33 Demand EV Charging Control 12/0 0.05 0.06 Response BTM Battery Control n/a 0.18...

AI summary The document presents a table with investment figures and cost estimates for various demand response programs under the 2026 DSM Extension, including residential and business components. It outlines Program Administrator Cost (PAC) and Total Resource Cost (TRC) for different initiatives such as EV charging control, water heating, and thermostat programs.

1 jurisdictional scan of programs across provinces to better assess the state of 2 demand flexibility in Canada. 3 Q. What do you recommend? 4 I recommend that NSEB approve the demand response offering. Participation in 5 2023 and 2024 was...

AI summary The text discusses a recommendation to approve a demand response offering by NSEB, with a focus on improving participation and formalizing it in the 2027-2031 DSM Plan. It also addresses the updated avoided transmission and distribution costs for the constrained system provided by NSPI in 2024.

- NSPI calculated avoided transmission and distribution costs for constrained areas, but E1 made no mention of targeting constrained areas with its DSM 1 2 efforts in 2026 and did not apply these avoided cost values in the 2026 DSM Extensi...

AI summary NSPI calculated avoided transmission and distribution costs for constrained areas, but E1 did not target these areas in its DSM. The NSEB is recommended to direct E1 to include strategies targeting constrained areas in the 2027-2031 DSM Plan and incorporate avoided costs in its analysis.

9 Q. WHAT OTHER FACTORS DO YOU THINK CONTRIBUTED TO THE 10 DECREASE IN RESIDENTIAL GWH SAVINGS? 11 A. The 2026 budget for the residential sector declined by 12% as compared to the 2025 12 approved plan's budget. The residential percentage...

AI summary The 2026 residential energy efficiency budget decreased by 12% compared to the 2025 approved plan, with the residential percentage of the overall energy efficiency programs budget dropping from 55% to 51%.

15 Table 2. Comparison of Residential Budget Allocations for 2025 to 2026 Subtotal Approved 2025 Plan Filed 2026 Extension Residential Budgets ($M) $29.1 $25.5 EE Program Budget ($M) $52.9 $50.2 Percentage Residential 55% 51% 16 17

AI summary Table 2 compares residential budget allocations for 2025 and 2026, showing a decrease in both the residential budgets and EE program budgets. The percentage of residential spending also slightly decreases from 55% to 51%.

Economic and Policy Analysis Attorney General's Office of Ratepayer Advocacy- Massachusetts (October 2023 – Present) - Provides economic, technical, and policy related consulting services to the AG's office related to MA's 2025 to 2027 Ene...

AI summary The Attorney General's Office of Ratepayer Advocacy in Massachusetts is working with consultants to support the development of energy efficiency plans and decarbonization initiatives, including the Clean Heat Standard and geothermal projects. The consultant has led a review of Eversource's geothermal demonstration project.

Technical Assistance for Energy Efficiency Program Planning - Developed multivariable regression model and framework to estimate the cost per kW to address a reliability gap in the St. Albans region with targeted energy efficiency. - Revie...

AI summary The text outlines technical assistance efforts related to energy efficiency program planning, including the development of a multivariable regression model, analysis of program proposals for a community energy fund, and preparation of a report on renewable generation benefits.

Training for NGOs Working on Energy Efficiency Projects in China ISC and NRDC – United States and China (August 2008 – September 2010) - Developed training materials and provided remote and in-person training sessions on the economic and f...

AI summary This document outlines a training initiative for NGOs working on energy efficiency projects in China, conducted by ISC and NRDC from 2008 to 2010. The initiative focused on economic and financial analysis of industrial retrofit projects and included collaboration with local organizations in Guangdong and Jiangsu Provinces.

Testimony and Proceeding Participation Forum On Behalf Of Docket/Matter Date Issues Addressed Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Philadelphia Gas Works P-2014-2459362, Petition of Philadelphia Gas Works for Approval of Demand Side Mana...

AI summary The text outlines testimony and proceeding participation in various regulatory forums, focusing on demand-side management (DSM) plans and clean energy financing options. It includes matters involving Philadelphia Gas Works, Small Business Utility Advocates, and Efficiency 1 in Nova Scotia.

osal to exclude savings from the Efficiency Insights Program. 3.2 REALLOCATION OF $2.1 MILLION TO RESIDENTIAL SECTOR Green Energy Green Energy states: DATE FILED: September 4, 2025 Page 12 of 17 I recommend that EfficiencyOne readjusts its...

AI summary EfficiencyOne is recommended to reallocate $2.1 million to the residential sector, increasing its budget to $27.6 million and maintaining a 55% allocation from the 2025 plan year, as suggested by Green Energy.

3.0 2026 DSM EXTENSION APPLICATION - [7] E1 seeks approval to invest the legislated $63,750,000 to achieve the following targets for 2026 under the four categories that were approved for the 2023-2025 DSM Plan: - a) Incremental annual net...

AI summary E1 seeks approval to invest $63.75 million to achieve updated energy efficiency and demand savings targets for 2026 under the extended 2023–2026 DSM Plan. The revised targets include cumulative energy savings and demand reductions, with a focus on low-income and equity programs. E1 used Guidehouse's modeling tools and engaged the DSMAG for input.

Table 5: 2026 Program Savings and Investment 2026 Investment Lifetime Benefits b First Year Energy Savings Lifetime Energy Savings c Peak EE Demand Savings Available Capacity Total Resource Cost Test Program Administrator Cost Test ,,,,,,,...

AI summary Table 5 outlines the 2026 Program Savings and Investment, detailing the investment, energy savings, and capacity benefits for various energy efficiency and demand response programs in Nova Scotia. It includes residential and business programs, along with enabling strategies and demand response initiatives.

Avoided costs of both energy and capacity were based on NS Power's Evergreen IRP and avoided costs of transmission and distribution were provided by NS Power, both provided to the DSMAG on August 23, 2024. Avoided costs of carbon are embed...

AI summary The document discusses avoided costs related to energy, capacity, and carbon, referencing NS Power's Evergreen IRP and the 2026 DSM Extension. It outlines cost-effectiveness ratios, investment requirements for demand response (DR), and lifetime benefits calculations for energy efficiency (EE) and DR programs. It also mentions participation by low-income and equity customers in various programs.

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AI summary The text discusses various energy efficiency and demand response programs, including direct load control, smart thermostat installations, and electric vehicle charging management. It outlines participation incentives, payment structures, and customer engagement strategies. The content highlights initiatives such as the Business Energy Program, direct installation of energy-efficient devices, and education efforts through case studies and outreach.

f data submission from retailers there remains LED lighting savings from the 2024 fall campaign that will be claimed in 2025. This has been factored into the 2025 forecast and will not occur in 2026." a. Please provide the Investment, Life...

AI summary The text requests specific data related to the Instant Savings program component, including investment, energy savings, and cost metrics for lighting measures across different years (2023 Actuals, 2024 Actuals, 2025 Forecast, and 2026 Plan Extension).

23 Request IR-10: - 24 Please provide particulars of all changes to the modelling inputs referenced on page 16 (including - 25 lines losses, avoided costs, discount rates, annual energy savings, peak demand savings,

AI summary Request IR-10 asks for details on changes to modelling inputs, including line losses, avoided costs, discount rates, annual energy savings, and peak demand savings, referenced on page 16.

- 25 (b) Please explain the "LED baseline changes in 2025" and why increased 26 rebates were required. 1 2 (c) Did E1 have data or information that suggested that consumers would not purchase LEDs absent higher incentives? If so, please pr...

AI summary The text requests an explanation of 'LED baseline changes in 2025' and the need for increased rebates. It also includes requests for technical data related to the 2026 DSM Extension Energy Efficiency, including Excel files and alignment of measures with previous years' data.

5. RELIEF SOUGHT E1 respectfully requests that the Board: 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 - (a) approve the following 2026 targets and associated portfolio consistent with the legislated investment amount of $63,750,000: - i) Incremental annual...

AI summary E1 requests the Board to approve 2026 DSM targets and reject the removal of specific evaluated savings, citing the 2024 DSM Programs Evaluation Reports. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining evaluated savings from certain programs.

Table 5: 2026 Program Savings and Investment 2026 Investment Lifetime Benefits b First Year Energy Savings Lifetime Energy Savings c Peak EE Demand Savings Available Capacity Total Resource Cost Test Program Administrator Cost Test ,,,,,,,...

AI summary Table 5 outlines the 2026 Program Savings and Investment for energy efficiency and demand response programs in Nova Scotia. It includes details on investment amounts, energy savings, and capacity benefits for residential, business, and institutional programs.

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AI summary The text outlines various programs and initiatives related to energy efficiency and demand-side management, including incentives for electric vehicle charging, smart thermostat installation, and participation in demand response events. It also references components of the DSM Plan and EfficiencyOne (E1), along with customer engagement strategies such as education and case studies.