E-1Q1 2026 DSM Report
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2.1 Forecast for 2023-2026 DSM Plan Period - 7 E1's four-year Plan forecast includes E1's actual savings results and expenditures from 2023, - 2024, and 2025, and the 2026 mid-course adjustment, which is described in further detail in - 9...
AI summary E1's 2023-2026 DSM Plan forecasts spending slightly below the approved $236.8 million while targeting 90% compliance with energy savings, demand savings, and capacity goals. The plan includes a 2026 mid-course adjustment and focuses on programs like Affordable Multifamily Housing and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project.
2.2 2026 Mid-course adjustment - 26 E1's mid-course adjustment projects that E1 will achieve 109.6 GWh of energy savings, 21.6 MW - of net peak demand savings, 15.7 MW of available capacity, and 4.8 GWh of net energy savings applicable to...
AI summary E1's 2026 mid-course adjustment projects 109.6 GWh energy savings and 21.6 MW peak demand savings, with investments of $62.8 million across affordable housing and Mi'kmaw programs. These figures are slightly lower than the 2026 Plan as Approved, reflecting E1's management of 2023-2026 DSM Plan targets as the final year approaches.
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 Instant Savings 4.8 47.2 0.5 2.5 4.7 46.1 0.3 1.6 0.7 0.7 7.3 7.3 0.0 0.0...
AI summary The text presents a table comparing the 2026 Plan as Approved, 2026 Mid-course Adjustments, and Q1 Results for various energy efficiency programs. It outlines program participation metrics and performance indicators for initiatives such as Instant Savings, Residential Efficient Product Installation, and Home Energy Assessment.
3.1 Participation - Q1 participation results are provided in [Table 3](#page-9-1) as compared to the projected participation - uptake in the 2026 Plan as Approved. Results provide insight into current trends within program - components. -...
AI summary Q1 participation in programs like Affordable Single-family Homes and Home Energy Assessment exceeded projections due to project management changes and federal grant completion. Custom program participation remained low, while BNI Demand Response participation fell short of targets, though Residential Demand Response exceeded expectations.
1 4. RESIDENTIAL SECTOR - 2 E1's Residential sector consists of the following two programs: - 3 Efficient Product Rebates; and - 4 Existing Residential - 5 Note: The New Home Construction program component under the New Residential program...
AI summary E1's Residential sector includes Efficient Product Rebates and Existing Residential programs. The New Home Construction program ended in 2023 per the 2023-2025 DSM Plan. Q1 achieved 7.7 GWh energy savings and 1.9 MW peak demand savings, with mid-course adjustments noted for rebate program metrics.
Program Components • Instant Savings offers point-of-sale rebates to retail customers who purchase eligible energy efficient products.
AI summary The Program Components section describes the Instant Savings initiative, which provides point-of-sale rebates to retail customers purchasing eligible energy-efficient products, aiming to promote immediate adoption of efficient technologies.
Instant Savings Highlights - Rebates for smart thermostats and solar LED fixtures were reintroduced to Instant Savings on January 1 after being paused temporarily in Q2 2025 to manage program spending to adhere to approved Plan period inve...
AI summary The Instant Savings program reintroduced rebates for smart thermostats and solar LED fixtures after a Q2 2025 pause to manage spending. Product categories with low uptake or energy savings were removed, while new measures like heat pump clothes dryers and increased rebates for heat pump water heaters were added. A mid-stream rebate for contractors was introduced to boost participation in heat pump water heater installations.
2 4.2 Existing Residential 1 - 3 The Existing Residential program consists of the following program components: - 4 Affordable Multifamily Housing and Non-Profit Organizations; - 5 Affordable Single-family Homes; - 6 Efficient Product Inst...
AI summary The Existing Residential program includes components such as Affordable Multifamily Housing, Affordable Single-family Homes, Efficient Product Installation, Home Energy Assessment, the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project, and Residential Behaviour. The document was filed on May 25, 2026.
3 Table 6: Existing Residential EXISTING RESIDENTIAL (2026) Existing Residential Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2026 Plan as Approved 35.2 4.3 23.0 0.65 2026 MCA 26.9 8.8 22.3 0.83 Q1 202...
AI summary The 2026 mid-course adjusted energy savings for Existing Residential are lower than the original 2026 Plan due to the Residential Behaviour program not delivering expected savings. However, increased savings from Home Energy Assessment participants are partially offsetting this shortfall and increasing demand savings.
Efficient Product Installation Highlights - Energy savings and demand savings in Efficient Product Installation were lower in Q1 than in the same quarter in 2025, as expected, given that lighting measures were still in place in the first h...
AI summary Efficient Product Installation saw lower energy and demand savings in Q1 compared to 2025 due to lingering lighting measures. Air-sealing and water-saving measures were reintroduced after a 2025 pause, including window film kits and low-flow showerheads. Collaboration with the Residential Demand Response team automated smart thermostat enrollment during installations.
Home Energy Assessment Highlights - All remaining Canada Greener Homes Grant participants were processed and completed their projects in Q1. All rebates were issued by March 31. E1 and Natural Resources Canada began codelivering the Canada...
AI summary The Canada Greener Homes Grant program, co-delivered by E1 and Natural Resources Canada, completed all remaining participant projects by Q1 2024 with rebates issued by March 31. The program team reduced the backlog of unprocessed home energy assessments since December 2025.
BNI EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2026) - Business Energy Rebate's Q1 results were strong, as expected, in both the Application Rebate and Instant Rebates services. - o The Application Rebates service was boosted by the fact that a high volum...
AI summary The BNI Efficient Product Rebates (2026) program reported strong Q1 results driven by early project completions from 2025. Instant Rebates offset anticipated sales declines after LED fixture rebates end on June 30, 2026, while new lighting sensor measures are planned for expansion later in the year.
Residential Demand Response Highlights
AI summary The document heading 'Residential Demand Response Highlights' indicates a section focusing on residential demand response initiatives, likely discussing programs, participant engagement, and regulatory considerations related to energy efficiency and load management in Nova Scotia.
2025/2026 season results - Tracked results show the Residential Demand Response program component achieved approximately 2.7 MW of available capacity, driven primarily by smart thermostats and domestic hot water direct load controllers. Th...
AI summary The 2025/2026 season results highlight the Residential Demand Response program achieving 2.7 MW of capacity, driven by smart thermostats (80%) and domestic hot water controllers. Participation rates were 56%, with challenges in performance variability and declining engagement during events. EV telematics and battery storage contributed minimally.
Instant Savings - Heat pump water heater rebates were increased from $400/unit to $800/unit, and clothesline - and outdoor clothes dryer kit rebates increased from $5/unit to $10/unit. The higher incentives - are designed to increase uptak...
AI summary The Instant Savings program increased rebates for heat pump water heaters from $400/unit to $800/unit and for clothesline/outdoor clothes dryer kits from $5/unit to $10/unit. These higher incentives aim to accelerate adoption of energy-saving measures with high impact.
8. LOW-INCOME, DIVERSE, AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES - For the 2023-2026 Plan as Approved, the NSEB established a Performance Target of 19.8 GWh - for cumulative annual energy savings applicable to Affordable Single-family Homes, Affordable...
AI summary The NSEB set a 2023-2026 energy savings target of 19.8 GWh for low-income and underserved communities through specific programs, with E1 confirming achievement via mid-course adjustments. Incidental savings from non-targeted programs reached 30.2 GWh, meeting performance indicators. Key programs include Affordable Single-family Homes, Affordable Multifamily Housing, and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project.
Efficiency Project 2026 Plan as Ap proved 2026 Mid-Course Adjustment Q1 and YTD 2026 Results First-Year Energy Lifetime Energy Peak Demand Participation First-Year Energy Energy Energy Den Demand Investment First-Year Energy Savings (GWh)...
AI summary The Efficiency Project table outlines energy savings and participation metrics for various programs in 2026, including Affordable Multi-family Housing, Affordable Single-family Homes, and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project. The data reflects both projected and actual results, including energy savings, peak demand reductions, and expenditures.
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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).
ENABLING STRATEGIES (2026) - o continued delivery of the monthly webinar series for network members (topics were recent enhancements to E1's Customer Information System partner portal, cybersecurity, and heat pump water heaters); - o facil...
AI summary The 2026 Enabling Strategies outline initiatives to enhance program delivery, including webinars on E1's Customer Information System, training for Affordable Single-family Homes contractors, and partnerships with industry institutes for professional development in HVAC and energy training.
Codes and Standards • E1 continued to participate in the Canadian Standards Association's Steering Committee on Performance, Energy Efficiency and Renewables (the parent steering committee for energy efficiency-related standards developmen...
AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) remains engaged in the Canadian Standards Association's Steering Committee focused on energy efficiency and renewables standards development, contributing to the creation of energy efficiency-related standards.
10. CONCLUSION - At the end of Q1 2026, E1's year-to-date results were 29.8 GWh of net incremental energy - savings, 5.3 MW of net peak demand savings, 1.4 GWh of net energy savings applicable to - Affordable Multi-family Housing, Affordab...
AI summary E1 achieved 29.8 GWh of net incremental energy savings and 5.3 MW of peak demand savings by Q1 2026, with specific programs targeting Affordable Multi-family Housing, Affordable Single-family Homes, and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project. The Q2 DSM Report will be submitted to stakeholders and the Nova Scotia Energy Board on August 25, 2026.
15 8 Date Filed: May 25, 2026 Page 7 of 11 3 Existing Residential includes the following program components: Affordable Multifamily Housing and Non-Profit Organizations, Efficient Product 4 Installation, Home Energy Assessment, Affordable...
AI summary The text outlines the components of the Existing Residential program, including Affordable Multifamily Housing and Non-Profit Organizations, Efficient Product Installation, and Home Energy Assessment. It also notes that the Home Energy Assessment includes homes heated by electricity and some non-electric homes. The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program includes both business and some residential customers.
4 Custom Incentives includes the Custom program component and Strategic Energy Management program component. Strategic Energy 5 Management participants are each counted once, but their participation is ongoing throughout the year. 6 \ Cust...
AI summary The Custom Incentives program includes both the Custom program component and the Strategic Energy Management program component. Strategic Energy Management participants are counted once but participate throughout the year. The Custom Incentives program also includes some residential customers such as farms, community groups, rental buildings, and condominiums.
4. 2023-2026 DSM PLAN PERIOD BY RATE CLASS Table 9 provides actual expenditures by rate class for 2023, 2024, and 2025, and the variances between the Plan and actuals. The table also provides the 2026 Plan as Approved and 2026 mid- course...
AI summary The 2023-2026 DSM Plan's actual expenditures by rate class show variances from the original plan, driven by participation in programs like BNI Demand Response and Custom Incentives. Medium industrial spending increased due to higher-than-expected participation, while large general and small industrial spending decreased due to lower participation. Large industrial spending rose initially but aligned with the plan later, with 2026 mid-course adjustments showing reduced investment.
Table 1 Update on Implementation of 2023-2024 Evaluation Recommendations Year Evaluation/ Verification Recommendation Text Comments Expected Period of Completion 2025 Evaluator For SBES, given the target population of small businesses, the...
AI summary This table provides an update on the implementation of 2023-2024 evaluation recommendations, specifically focusing on the dual baseline approach for LED fixtures in small business energy efficiency projects. E1 is in progress with implementing this approach and testing it in CIS, with expected completion in 2026.