Topic:"Energy Efficiency Budgets" in M12875

Table 1: 2023-2026 DSM Plan Period Forecast 2023-2026 D SM Plan Per iod Forecast Plan Year Er nergy Saving: (GWh) s Demand Savings (MW) Ava ilable Capac (MW) iity Affordable Affordable and Mi'l avings appli Single-fami Multi-famil Kmaw Hom...

AI summary This table presents the 2023-2026 DSM Plan Period Forecast, including energy savings, demand savings, available capacity, affordable savings, and expenditures. It shows the variance between the plan as approved and the results/forecast for each year, along with cumulative data and percentages of targets achieved.

ficiency Project. 2026 is the final year of the 2023-2026 DSM Plan and the 2026 mid-course adjusted numbers reflect E1's management of both its 2026 targets and its overall 2023-2026 DSM Plan targets. In the Residential sector, the Existin...

AI summary The 2026 mid-course adjustment for the DSM Plan highlights impacts from the paused Residential Behaviour program due to a cybersecurity incident at NS Power, leading to reduced energy savings. E1 anticipates partial offset from the Home Energy Assessment program. The BNI sector's mid-course adjusted energy savings are also discussed, reflecting updated circumstances.

1 Table 2: 2026 Plan as Approved, 2026 Mid-course Adjustment, and Q1 Results 2026 Plan as Approved 2026 Mid-Course Adjustments Q1 and YTD 2026 Results Program Status First-Year Energy Lifetime Energy Peak EE Demand Investment Available Cap...

AI summary This table presents the 2026 Plan as Approved, the 2026 Mid-course Adjustment, and Q1 Results for Energy Efficiency (EE) Programs, including Efficient Product Rebates. It outlines first-year and lifetime energy savings, peak demand savings, investment, and program status metrics.

5 Table 3: Participation Rates Participation 2026 Plan as Approved Q1 2026 Results YTD 2026 Results YTD Results as % of 2026 Plan as Approved Participation Unit Efficient Product Rebates 33,682 9,055 9,055 27% Units rebated Instant Savings...

AI summary Table 3 presents participation rates for various energy efficiency and demand response programs under the 2026 DSM Extension Plan. It compares approved targets with actual results for Q1 2026 and year-to-date (YTD) 2026. Some programs have achieved significant portions of their targets, while others, such as residential behavior, have not met any targets.

22 3.2 Unit Cost - 23 Unit cost data is a calculation output of E1's investment and savings over a defined time period. - 24 Factors that influence unit cost results typically include: 21 - the level of participation in a program or progra...

AI summary The document discusses unit cost calculations for E1's 2026 Plan, highlighting factors like program participation and changes in savings/costs. The mid-course adjusted unit cost for Existing Residential programs rose to $0.76/kWh due to the paused Residential Behaviour program following NS Power's cybersecurity incident, which eliminated expected savings. BNI sector costs slightly decreased.

1 Table 4: Unit Cost First-Year Unit Cost 2026 Plan as Approved ($/kWh) 2026 MCA ($/kWh) 2026 Actual YTD ($/kWh) Efficient Product Rebates 0.52 0.34 0.55 Existing Residential 0.65 0.83 0.60 Residential Residential Subtotal 0.64 0.76 0.60 L...

AI summary Table 4 outlines the unit costs for various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, comparing the 2026 Plan as Approved, the 2026 MCA, and actual YTD costs. It highlights differences in cost across residential, low-income, and BNI programs, with references to the 2026 DSM Extension Application and associated matter number M12249.

3.3 Year-to-Date Expenditures - E1's expenditure results, year-to-date, are $14.2 million. [Figure 1](#page-12-1) presents a breakdown, by - category, of those year-to-date expenditures. - E1's incentive expenditures, as a percentage of to...

AI summary E1's year-to-date expenditures are $14.2 million, with incentive costs comprising 71.1% of total expenditures in Q1 2026 (down from 73.4% in Q1 2025). No evaluation expenditures occurred in Q1 2026 as planning for 2026 activities began in Q2.

20 Table 5: Residential Efficient Product Rebates RESIDENTIAL EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2026) Residential Efficient Product Rebates Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2026 Plan as Approved 4...

AI summary Table 5 presents data on residential efficient product rebates for 2026, including energy savings, demand savings, and expenditures. The mid-course adjusted demand savings are lower compared to the 2026 Plan, with factors influencing this difference being discussed.

Affordable Multifamily Housing Highlights - Several changes were introduced to the Affordable Multifamily Housing program component in Q1 to help address the impacts on project recruitment and completion rates being felt since a provincial...

AI summary The Affordable Multifamily Housing program underwent changes in Q1 2025 to address recruitment and completion challenges after provincial DSM incentive top-ups ended. Key adjustments include raising eligible unit costs to $1.50/kWh for residential projects and $0.65/kWh for non-profits, maintaining rebate caps at $150,000 per project, and revising operating agreement terms, rental rates, and regional tiers.

14 Table 7: BNI Efficient Product Rebates BNI EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2026) BNI Efficient Product Rebates Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2026 Plan as Approved 31.9 5.2 8.1 0.25 2026 MC...

AI summary Table 7 compares energy and demand savings targets, expenditures, and unit costs for BNI Efficient Product Rebates under the 2026 Plan, Mid-Course Adjustment (MCA), and Q1 2026 actuals. Mid-course adjustments align energy savings and expenditures with the approved plan, but demand savings are lower due to higher uptake of solar PV projects (which yield no demand savings). Solar PV rebate pilots (Q2 2024–Q2 2025) are expected to conclude by Q2 end.

5 Table 9: Direct Installation DIRECT INSTALLATION (2026) Direct Installation Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2026 Plan as Approved 6.1 1.5 5.8 0.95 2026 MCA 6.9 1.1 6.3 0.91 Q1 2026 Actua...

AI summary Table 9 compares Direct Installation energy and demand savings, expenditures, and unit costs under the 2026 Plan, Mid-Course Adjustment (MCA), and Q1 2026 Actuals. Energy savings and expenditures align with the approved plan, but demand savings are lower due to the product mix of projects expected to close in 2026.

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AI summary The table presents results related to low-income and underserved communities under non-targeted program components, including energy savings, participation numbers, and investment figures. It includes data for residential, business, and BNI programs and references the 2026 DSM Extension Application (M11249).

2 available capacity, and investment 2026 Plan as Approved 2026 Mid-course Adjustment Rate Class First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Peak EE Demand Savings (MW) Available capacity (MW) Investment ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Pea...

AI summary The document presents a comparison between the 2026 Plan as Approved and the 2026 Mid-course Adjustment, highlighting energy savings, peak demand savings, available capacity, and investment across various rate classes. The data includes figures for residential, general, industrial, and municipal sectors, with a reference to the 2026 DSM Extension Application (M12249).

9 Table 6: BNI Efficient Product Rebates Rate Class Results BNI Efficient Product Rebates (2026 YTD) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Expenditures ($ million) Units Rebated (#) Resident...

AI summary Table 6 presents the results of the BNI Efficient Product Rebates program for various rate classes in 2026, including energy and demand savings, expenditures, and the number of units rebated. The data shows the program's impact across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Table 1 Update on Implementation of 2023-2024 Evaluation Recommendations Year Evaluation/ Verification Recommendation Text Comments Expected Period of Completion 2025 Evaluator To ensure that the unitary available DR capacity values are co...

AI summary This table outlines the implementation status of 2023-2024 evaluation recommendations, focusing on ensuring consistency in unitary available DR capacity values year over year. E1 agrees with the recommendation and plans to update analyses using metering data and AMI data where available, with expected completion by 2026.