E-1Q2 2026 Demand Side Management Report
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Table 2: 2026 Plan as Approved, 2026 Mid-course Adjustment, Year-end Forecast, and Q2 Results p , Efficient Product Rebates 31.9 485.6 5.2 8.1 - 29.9 456.3 4.0 7.8 - 30.0 456.9 4.0 7.6 - 8.7 21.9 84.4 236.8 1.2 2.9 1.9 4.5 - - - Business E...
AI summary This table presents data on various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including efficient product rebates, business energy rebates, custom incentives, and direct installation, with figures for approved plans, mid-course adjustments, year-end forecasts, and Q2 results.
Instant Savings Highlights - Energy savings results for Instant Savings in Q2 were consistent with Q1, as smart thermostats continued to be the most popular category. - After introducing a mid-stream rebate on heat pump water heaters in Q1...
AI summary Instant Savings program reported consistent energy savings in Q2, with smart thermostats remaining the most popular category. A mid-stream rebate for heat pump water heaters was introduced in Q1 and first issued in Q2, allowing contractors to provide rebates directly to customers. The program is recruiting new distributors to expand the rebate option.
1 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 ($/kWh) 2026 Plan as Approved 31.9 5.2 8.1 0.25 2026 MCA...
AI summary Table 7 presents the BNI Efficient Product Rebates for 2026, showing energy and demand savings, expenditures, and unit costs across different periods. The year-end forecast aligns closely with the mid-course adjusted targets and the 2026 Plan as Approved.
Business Energy Rebates Highlights - Business Energy Rebates delivered strong results in Q2 in both the Instant Rebates and Application Rebates services and remains on track to achieve its mid-course adjusted energy savings and demand savi...
AI summary Business Energy Rebates delivered strong results in Q2, with both Instant Rebates and Application Rebates services performing well. Solar PV rebates, launched as a pilot in Q2 2024, ended in Q2 2025, while Instant Rebates saw increased uptake due to promotion efforts. Preparations were made for the July 1 launch of expanded lighting controls measures.
3 Table 8: Custom Incentives CUSTOM INCENTIVES (2026) Custom Incentives Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2026 Plan as Approved 38.0 7.4 10.8 0.28 2026 MCA target 41.2 7.4 11.5 0.28 2026 Yea...
AI summary The year-end forecast for Custom Incentives in 2026 is closely aligned with the mid-course adjusted and 2026 Plan as Approved targets for energy savings, demand savings, expenditures, and unit cost, indicating consistency in performance and planning.
13 Home Energy Assessment - Similar to changes made in Instant Savings in Q16 14 [,](#page-22-2) heat pump water heater rebates in Home - 15 Energy Assessment were increased from $400/unit to $800/unit in Q2. The higher incentive is - 16 d...
AI summary The Home Energy Assessment program increased rebates for heat pump water heaters from $400/unit to $800/unit in Q2 to encourage higher uptake and achieve significant energy savings.
1 Table 7: Custom Incentives Rate Class Results Custom Incentives (2026 YTD) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Expenditures ($ million) Projects / Participants (#) Residential/Charitable...
AI summary Table 7 presents the results of custom incentives across various rate classes in 2026, showing energy and demand savings, expenditures, and the number of projects or participants. The data indicates that General (11) and Large Industrial (23, 25) rate classes have the highest energy savings, while expenditures remain relatively low.