Topic:"Hearing Procedures" in M12249

2. BACKGROUND TO 2026 DSM EXTENSION

AI summary The section outlines the background for extending Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs to 2026, involving regulatory considerations by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) under the Public Utilities Act (PUA).

3.1 OVERVIEW In support of the 2026 DSM Extension Application, E1 has conducted a fulsome modelling process. An overarching objective of E1 in its modelling process for the 2026 DSM Extension was to adopt learnings drawn from the actual re...

AI summary E1's 2026 DSM Extension Application uses 2023-2025 data and 2025 forecasts to inform targets, noting no alternate scenarios were modelled. The NSUARB required alternative scenarios in past applications, with future submissions needing DSM budget scenarios and NSPI rate impact analysis.

16 4. 2026 DSM PROGRAMS

AI summary The document outlines the 2026 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Programs under regulatory review by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). Key entities include the DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) and the Public Utilities Act (PUA), with involvement from the Independent Energy System Operator (IESO) and the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).

is used to calculate benefits/costs. ePAC is a benefit/cost ratio comparing lifetime benefits to E1's costs. For DR a 10-year program life is used to calculate benefits/costs. 31 32 33 34 35 36 - The modelled scenario for the 2026 DSM Exte...

AI summary The 2026 DSM Extension investment of $63.75 million is modeled with lower energy efficiency savings (116.0 GWh) compared to prior years, attributed to residential lighting phase-out. ePAC and TRC ratios are used for benefit/cost analysis, with DR programs using a 10-year lifecycle.

3.4 PROGRAMS SAVINGS, INVESTMENT & PARTICIPATION - Programs for the 2026 DSM Extension remain largely the same as the approved 2023-2025 Plan, with - some changes and enhancements noted below[. Table 5](#page-56-0) provides investment budg...

AI summary The 2026 DSM Extension programs largely mirror the approved 2023-2025 Plan with some updates. Table 5 details investment budgets and savings targets by program component, focusing on demand-side management and efficiency initiatives.

RESID EN TIAL ENERGY EFFICIEN CY PROGRAM S

AI summary The document outlines residential energy efficiency programs under Nova Scotia's regulatory framework, involving entities like NSUARB and NSP. It references DSM, DCRR, and related acronyms for cost recovery and benefit analysis, with legislative context from the PUA.

10 BN I EN ERGY EFFICIEN CY PROGRAM S

AI summary The document discusses Nova Scotia's Energy Efficiency Programs under the NSUARB's regulatory proceeding. It references DSM, DCRR, and related initiatives, involving NSP, IESO, and NRCan. Key themes include program evaluation, cost recovery, and regulatory oversight.

3 8.2.1 LOW-IN COM E AN D EQUITY PERFORM ANCE IND ICATORS - 4 In the approved 2023-2025 DSM Plan, the NSUARB established a performance indicator of 23.6 GWh of - 5 incidental cumulative annual energy savings from E1's non-targeted programs...

AI summary The NSUARB set a 23.6 GWh low-income and equity performance target for E1's 2023-2025 DSM Plan. E1 proposes 6.6 GWh for 2026, totaling 30.2 GWh by 2026. The 2026 DSM Extension includes metrics on participation, expenditures, and savings, with data in Table 25. Reference is made to NSUARB Order M10473.

1. ISSUE - The purpose of the avoided costs discussion with the Demand Side Management Advisory Group (DSMAG) - was to achieve the following deliverable as described in the DSMAG Terms of Reference: - " Developing a methodology and process...

AI summary The document discusses the need to update avoided costs methodology for DSM planning, noting unresolved issues from NS Power's 2024 work using the 2022 IRP Update. E1 uses these costs for the 2026 DSM Extension but emphasizes resolving remaining issues to ensure updated costs are incorporated into the 2027-2031 DSM Plan.

2. BACKGROUND - On September 28, 2023 the initial session on avoided costs was held with the DSMAG. Since that session - the following activities have occurred: - Sept 28, 2023: DSMAG Session NS Power reviewed their methodology for calcula...

AI summary The document outlines a timeline of activities related to NS Power's avoided costs methodology discussions with the DSMAG from September 2023 to April 2025. Key events include presentations, comment submissions from entities like DNRR, Synapse, and E1, and iterative feedback sessions. The process involves refining avoided cost calculations for transmission, distribution, energy, and capacity.

18 Cost Effectiveness Screening : - 19 A. For modelling of the 2026 DSM Extension, the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test, and Program 20 Administrator Cost (PAC) test, have been provided. - 21 B. Cost effectiveness testing has been performed...

AI summary The 2026 DSM Extension uses TRC and PAC tests for cost effectiveness screening. Energy efficiency and demand response programs underwent testing, with E1 noting some avoided cost streams are non-material to models.

AVOIDED COSTS USED IN 2026 DSM EXTENSION MODELS

AI summary The document discusses the use of avoided costs in 2026 Demand-Side Management (DSM) extension models, focusing on regulatory considerations in Nova Scotia. Key entities include Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB), Nova Scotia Power (NSP), and related programs like DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR).

Filed Electronically

AI summary The document is an electronically filed submission in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding involving Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs, cost recovery mechanisms, and utility rate structures. Key entities include Nova Scotia Power (NSP), the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB), and EfficiencyOne (E1). Topics focus on DSM cost recovery, energy efficiency, and regulatory analysis.

Filed Electronically

AI summary The document is an electronically filed submission in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding involving Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs, cost recovery mechanisms, and utility rate structures. Key entities include Nova Scotia Power (NSP), the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB), and EfficiencyOne (E1). Topics focus on DSM cost recovery, energy efficiency, and regulatory analysis.

Appendix A Attachment 4: 2026 DSM Extension Demand Response Technical Tables

AI summary Appendix A includes Attachment 4, which presents technical tables related to the 2026 extension of Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs, focusing on Demand Response (DR) initiatives. These tables likely outline technical parameters, cost structures, or implementation details for DSM and DR programs in Nova Scotia.

2. INTRODUCTION The forward-looking RBIA is an analysis of the rate and bill impacts associated with the proposed DSM investment only. The forward-looking rate and bill impact analysis associated with a DSM Plan or Extension Application co...

AI summary The document discusses forward-looking and historical Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) for Demand-Side Management (DSM) investments. It outlines E1's proposed elimination of historical RBIA filings except during DSM Plan Application years, with the NSUARB accepting this approach. The next historical RBIA is scheduled for the 2027-2031 DSM Resource Plan Application.

4. UPDATE ON MODEL EVOLUTION - In 2024-2025, E1 worked with Elenchus, its RBIA consultant, to update the E1 RBIA model and NS Power rate model. Updates include the following: - Integration of historical and forward-looking RBIA models. Bot...

AI summary In 2024-2025, E1 and NS Power updated their RBIA and rate models with historical/forward-looking integration, expanded resource options (including strategic electrification), refined participation methodology, revised data display, added change logs, and enhanced transparency through new model tabs. These updates support the 2026 DSM Extension RBIA and future DSM planning.

4.3 PARTICIPATION

AI summary The section titled '4.3 PARTICIPATION' outlines regulatory considerations related to stakeholder involvement in Nova Scotia utility proceedings, referencing acronyms and entities involved in energy efficiency, demand response, and regulatory analysis.

elected in the in the "E1 Data Inputs" tab, the avoided costs associated with all of the planned-DSM resources are added to NS Power's revenue requirement and will populate in the Savings(Added)' tab. Alternate scenarios, including a "No-D...

AI summary NS Power's rate model includes scenarios analyzing DSM resources' avoided costs, with alternate configurations in the 'COSS DSM Simulated' tab. Savings and costs are allocated using methods from the 2023 Cost of Service Study. A new 'Total-Savings (Avoided)' tab summarizes selected DSM resource savings and associated costs, enabling scenario analysis of 75%, 100%, and 125% of estimated avoided costs.

Appendix B Attachment 1: 2026 DSM Extension Summary Results

AI summary Attachment 1 of Appendix B outlines the 2026 DSM Extension Summary Results, focusing on Demand-Side Management program extensions in Nova Scotia. It is part of a regulatory proceeding involving the NSUARB and related energy efficiency initiatives.

2. RESOURCES AND SCENARIOS - The 2026 DSM Extension Analysis includes the NS Power rate model and the E1 RBIA model, filed - in Attachments 5 and 6 respectively. The analysis compares two scenarios: a DSM scenario and a - no-DSM scenario....

AI summary The 2026 DSM Extension Analysis compares DSM and no-DSM scenarios using NS Power's rate model and E1's RBIA model. It evaluates energy efficiency and demand response impacts, isolating 2026 DSM effects on rates and bills. Alternative scenarios include Energy Efficiency Only and Demand Response Only, with results summarized in Attachment 1.

Conclusions Bypassing the detailed COSS ratemaking step, which is intended to show how DSM-induced, cost causative changes in usage affects rates will produce misleading results and create difficulties in interpretation. Any such rate anal...

AI summary Bypassing the COSS ratemaking step for DSM leads to misleading rate analyses by failing to account for reallocation of embedded system costs. A simplified COSS process is recommended to accurately reflect how DSM-induced usage changes affect class-specific costs and rates.

Overview of Spreadsheet Calculations

AI summary The document outlines spreadsheet calculations related to Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs, involving the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) and EfficiencyOne (E1). Key considerations include benefit/cost ratios (TRC, PAC), regulatory frameworks (PUA), and cost recovery mechanisms (DCRR). The analysis supports NSUARB's evaluation of DSM initiatives under the Public Utilities Act.

"COSS Data Inputs" tab This tab includes all annual test year class usage and embedded costs from the COSS and BCF COSS filed in GRA and BCF proceedings as well as a forecast of annual usage by class per the most recent ten-year Load Forec...

AI summary The 'COSS Data Inputs' tab contains annual test year data from COSS and BCF COSS filings, load forecasts, and DSM expenditures, used to determine class unit costs and revenues. It includes data from regulatory proceedings and forecasts for usage by rate class.

"No DSM" tab The "No DSM" tab provides annual cost allocation to rate classes absent DSM. The FAM-related costs in years 2011–2035 are calculated using the following process: - Annual FAM costs for each class are calculated by multiplying...

AI summary The 'No DSM' tab calculates annual Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) costs for rate classes without Demand-Side Management (DSM) savings. It uses blended unit FAM costs from the 'With DSM' case, scales costs to match total annual estimates, and applies a formula incorporating energy requirement deltas and avoided FAM costs, as detailed in tables 'Before External Effect' and 'After External Effect'.

Filed Electronically

AI summary The document is an electronically filed submission in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding involving Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs, cost recovery mechanisms, and utility rate structures. Key entities include Nova Scotia Power (NSP), the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB), and EfficiencyOne (E1). Topics focus on DSM cost recovery, energy efficiency, and regulatory analysis.

Filed Electronically

AI summary The document is an electronically filed submission in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding involving Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs, cost recovery mechanisms, and utility rate structures. Key entities include Nova Scotia Power (NSP), the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB), and EfficiencyOne (E1). Topics focus on DSM cost recovery, energy efficiency, and regulatory analysis.

Appendix C Amended 2023-2026 Supply Agreement Schedules

AI summary Appendix C contains the Amended 2023-2026 Supply Agreement Schedules, indicating regulatory documentation related to supply agreements in Nova Scotia.

2 Schedule B (Page 2 of 2)

AI summary Schedule B (Page 2 of 2) from a Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) regulatory proceeding, referencing demand-side management (DSM) and the DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR). Context includes programs like EfficiencyOne (E1) and legislation such as the Public Utilities Act (PUA).

E1 Responses to Industrial Group (IG) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) provides non-confidential responses to the Industrial Group's (IG) information requests, referencing Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) proceedings and Demand Side Management (DSM) initiatives. Key entities include Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSP) and the Public Utilities Act (PUA).

EfficiencyOne 2025 Engineering & Planning – Energy Managers EfficiencyOne 2025 Customer Experience Systems

AI summary The document is part of a regulatory proceeding related to EfficiencyOne 2025, focusing on customer experience systems and energy management. It includes figures from pages 18 and 19 but lacks detailed content or analysis.

1. BACKGROUND In 2024, NS Power led the development of electric utility avoided costs using the 2022 Evergreen Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update. While E1 has used the avoided costs resulting from this development work as provided on A...

AI summary NS Power developed electric utility avoided costs using the 2022 Evergreen IRP Update. E1 utilized these costs but highlights unresolved issues that must be addressed to incorporate updated avoided costs into the 2027-2031 DSM Plan. Resolving these issues is critical for future DSM planning.

7. MARGINAL LINE LOSSES As part of E1's BCA work completed with EFG in 2024 it was identified that for the purposes of costeffectiveness testing it is appropriate to use marginal rather than average line losses. The concept of marginal lin...

AI summary The document discusses the debate over using marginal vs. average line losses in Nova Scotia's regulatory proceeding. E1, EFG, and Synapse advocate for marginal line losses as best practice, while NS Power expresses concerns about aggregating them over time series. NS Power is conducting a line loss study to address these issues, but E1 remains concerned about NS Power's reluctance to engage on this methodology.

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The document you are attempting to access has been filed in confidence. Some exhibits, noted as confidential, contain information which if released might cause financial or other harm to the party filing it, or which...

AI summary The document contains a confidentiality notice from the Nova Scotia Energy Board, warning that certain exhibits may contain sensitive information. Access requires a Confidentiality Agreement. Contact details for the Board are provided, along with a document reference number.

2026 DSM Extension Application DSMAG Session 22 April 2025

AI summary The 2026 DSM Extension Application is under review by the DSMAG during a session on 22 April 2025. The proceeding involves EfficiencyOne (E1), Nova Scotia Power (NSP), and the Demand Side Management Advisory Group (DSMAG), focusing on extending demand-side management programs.

Summary and Next Steps - DSMAG session is scheduled for April 22nd prior to the April 30th filing date. - Work continues on the new BCA, tentatively scheduled to be filed mid-May. - E1's intention is to file the 2027-2031 DSM Plan in the f...

AI summary The DSMAG session is scheduled for April 22nd, with the new BCA filing planned for mid-May. E1 intends to submit the 2027-2031 DSM Plan in Q1 2026. The proceeding includes M12249, E1's application for the 2026 DSM Extension.

E1 Responses to Synapse Energy Economics (Synapse) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) is providing responses to information requests submitted by Synapse Energy Economics within a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. The context involves a non-confidential exchange of information related to the proceeding.

E1 Responses to Synapse Energy Economics (Synapse) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (e) Please refer to part (c) of this IR response. M12249 – EfficiencyOne (E1) Application for Approval of the 2026 DSM Extension

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) refers to part (c) of its response to Synapse Energy Economics' information requests and mentions its application for the 2026 DSM Extension under matter M12249.

Wave 1 – High users

AI summary The document pertains to 'Wave 1 – High users' in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. No substantive text is provided, only a reference to Figure 5 on page 12. Contextual acronyms and entities are listed but not elaborated upon in the visible text.

Response IR-1-a: - Yes, Peach's role is "verifier" as opposed to the role of evaluator consultant, Econoler. Peach is - H. Gil Peach & Associates LLC.

AI summary The response clarifies that H. Gil Peach & Associates LLC serves as a 'verifier' in the proceeding, distinct from Econoler's role as an 'evaluator consultant.' The text explicitly identifies Peach's organization and differentiates their roles.

Request IR-3: Refer to M12249, Exhibit E-2, 2024 Peach Report, Section IX, General Recommendations, including Recommendation SVR24-G-4, which states at page 18: SVR24-G-4. The Evaluator should include full worksheets or computer printout i...

AI summary Peach requested detailed significance test information from the evaluator, but the consultant provided only partial responses. Peach noted that power values of 100% indicated statistical significance was not reliable. The recommendation SVR24-G-4 requires full test details for future evaluations to ensure transparency. The evaluator's incomplete responses were deemed sufficient for analysis.

H. Gil Peach & Associates LLC (Peach) Responses to Efficiency One (E1) Information Requests Regarding 2024 Savings Verification Review Report In the Matter of EfficiencyOne's (E1) Application for Approval of the 2026 DSM Extension (M12249)...

AI summary H. Gil Peach & Associates LLC responds to EfficiencyOne's information requests regarding the 2024 Savings Verification Report in the context of EfficiencyOne's application for the 2026 DSM Extension under the Public Utilities Act (M12249).

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The document you are attempting to access has been filed in confidence. Some exhibits, noted as confidential, contain information which if released might cause financial or other harm to the party filing it, or which...

AI summary The document is a confidentiality notice from the Nova Scotia Energy Board, indicating that some exhibits are confidential and access requires a Confidentiality Agreement. Contact details are provided, and the document number is 320036.

BEFORE THE NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD

AI summary The document is a heading indicating a regulatory proceeding before the Nova Scotia Energy Board. No further details, arguments, or entities are provided in the text.

Energy Efficiency Program Cost-Effectiveness

AI summary The document discusses the cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, involving organizations like NSPI and EEC. Key acronyms include DSM, E1, PAC, TRC, and NSPI. The analysis focuses on regulatory proceedings related to demand-side management and program administration costs.

Q. What do you recommend? - A. Given these developments, E1 should reconvene the DSMAG to develop updates - to the Standardized Filing Framework. These updates should be included in the - 2027-2031 DSM Plan.

AI summary E1 recommends reconvening the DSMAG to update the Standardized Filing Framework, incorporating changes into the 2027-2031 DSM Plan. This addresses evolving regulatory needs and ensures alignment with future energy efficiency goals.

BEFORE THE NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD : Matter No. M12249 : IN THE MATTER OF The Public Utilities : : Act , RSNS 1989, c 380, as amended - and – IN THE MATTER OF An Application by : EfficiencyOne for Approval of the 2026 DSM Extension for De...

AI summary Matter No. M12249 involves EfficiencyOne's application to the Nova Scotia Energy Board for approval of a 2026 Demand-Side Management (DSM) extension and amendment to a 2023-2025 DSM purchase agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc., under the Public Utilities Act.

DIRECT TESTIMONY OF THEODORE M. LOVE GREEN ENERGY ECONOMICS GROUP, INC. On Behalf of The Consumer Advocate

AI summary Theodore M. Love of the Green Energy Economics Group, Inc. provides direct testimony on behalf of the Consumer Advocate in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding.

Q. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT THIS SHARP INCREASE IN RESIDENTIAL SAVINGS ACQUISTION COSTS? Yes. The primary goal of the portfolio is to acquire energy savings, with the main constraint coming from the budget available to do so. As costs to ac...

AI summary The respondent confirms concern over rising residential savings acquisition costs, which reduce savings and net benefits under the current Total Resource Cost (TRC) test, yielding a 0.9 benefit-cost ratio (BCR). This indicates negative net benefits, though an ongoing proceeding (Matter No. 12282) may revise the benefit-cost test.

Development and Regulatory Support for DSM Portfolio Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (February 2022 – Present) - Successfully developed, provided regulatory support for, and got approval of a three-year voluntary ga...

AI summary Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania developed and secured regulatory approval for a three-year voluntary gas energy efficiency plan under Docket No. P-2014-2459362, later updating it in 2024 under Docket No. R-2024-3046519 as part of a rate case proceeding. Ongoing implementation support is provided for the plan.

Analysis of Energy Efficiency in British Columbia BC Sustainable Energy Association & Sierra Club BC, British Columbia (May 2011 – June 2014) - Provided comments and energy efficiency opportunities report for proceedings on FortisBC Gas an...

AI summary The BC Sustainable Energy Association and Sierra Club BC contributed to regulatory proceedings in British Columbia from 2011–2014 by providing energy efficiency analysis, technical support, and testimony on FortisBC and BC Hydro's demand-side management (DSM) plans before the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC).

Testimony Support for Expanding Gas Energy Efficiency in Pennsylvania Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future, Pennsylvania (July 2013 – September 2013) - Provided support on preparation of testimony regarding Peoples Gas of Pennsylvania's DSM...

AI summary Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future supported the preparation of testimony for Peoples Gas of Pennsylvania's DSM plans, including creating a benchmarking report and alternative scenario projections from July 2013 to September 2013.

Energy Efficiency Potential in Texas Sierra Club, Texas (May 2012 – August 2012) - Research and development of alternative energy efficiency potential scenarios for the ten investor owned utilities (IOUs) in Texas; - Development of comment...

AI summary The Sierra Club conducted research on energy efficiency scenarios for Texas's ten investor-owned utilities (IOUs) between May and August 2012. Activities included developing comments for the Public Utility Commission of Texas and preparing a presentation for the Energy Efficiency Incentive Program Committee.

Energy Efficiency Potential in Arkansas Sierra Club/Audubon Society, Arkansas (September 2009 – March 2010) - Research and drafting assistance for expert testimony on energy efficiency' as an alternative to the White Bluff Steam Electric S...

AI summary The Sierra Club and Audubon Society conducted research and prepared expert testimony promoting energy efficiency as an alternative to the White Bluff Steam Electric Station. This was part of a proceeding before the Public Service Commission of Arkansas (Docket No. 09-024-U) from 2009-2010.

1 1. INTRODUCTION - 2 EfficiencyOne's ("E1") Application for Approval of the 2026 DSM Extension for Demand-Side Management - 3 Activities ("DSM") between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. ("NS Power"), and for Approval of the - 4 Amendment to...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) seeks approval to extend its Demand-Side Management (DSM) services until 2026, aligning with the Nova Scotia Energy Board's (NSEB) new mandate and pending Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) test (Matter M12282). The application includes an amendment to the DSM Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power). E1 concurs with intervenor findings but addresses limited divergences and relies on Econoler's report for the Peach Report (Matter M12186).

2.6 BENCHMARKING STUDY

AI summary The document section titled '2.6 BENCHMARKING STUDY' outlines a regulatory proceeding involving a benchmarking study. Key entities include Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSP) and the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB), with acronyms such as BCA and TRC referenced. The study likely evaluates efficiency metrics and resource costs.

E1 Response E1 submits that this recommendation arises from a different interpretation of E1's evidence. As E1 noted in its response to CA IR-04, there are no differences in low-income and equity allocations methods, assumptions, and formu...

AI summary E1 argues that the recommendation stems from a misinterpretation of its evidence, emphasizing consistency in low-income and equity allocation methods between 2026 DSM Extension estimates and future reported savings (2025+). It asserts that 2023-2024 actuals used for 2026 scaling factors were calculated using identical assumptions and methodologies.

Reply Evidence The Savings Verification Review of Efficiency Nova Scotia Program Year 2024 Evaluation Results (the "Peach Report") authored by H. Gil Peach & Associates ("the Verifier") for the Nova Scotia Energy Board, and filed on June 5...

AI summary Econoler responds to the Peach Report's evaluation of the Residential Behavioural Program under the EfficiencyOne 2026 DSM Extension Application (M12249), addressing concerns about the program's effectiveness and long-term behavioral impacts.

Econoler Response: Econoler disagrees with the statement that leakage rates appear far too high. Based on the Econoler team's in-field experience, leakage rates for compressed air systems in large industrial facilities can frequently excee...

AI summary Econoler disputes claims of excessive leakage rates in compressed air systems, citing industry experience where rates often exceed 30%. The Verifier retracted their initial criticism after reviewing calculations. The Peach Report, however, notes an unexplained surge in savings claims at two facilities, urging further investigation.

NOTICE OF PAPER HEARING _____________________________________________________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF an application by EFFICIENCYONE for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension for Demand-Side Management Activities between Eff...

AI summary EfficiencyOne seeks approval for the 2026 DSM Extension and an amendment to the 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. The Nova Scotia Energy Regulation Board invites public comments and intervenor applications for a paper hearing process, with deadlines for submissions.

026 DSM Extension Plan, E1 states it plans to expand and build upon these demand response initiatives outlined in the 2023-2025 DSM Plan. [20] E1's Demand Response program consists of two components: - Residential Demand Response - BNI Dem...

AI summary E1 plans to expand its 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management (DSM) initiatives through a 2026 DSM extension. The Demand Response program includes Residential and BNI components, aiming to reduce residential electric load during peak events via financial incentives. Table 20 summarizes the Residential Demand Response program details.

5.5.1 Findings [73] The concerns raised by the Industrial Group are serious. The potential for E1 to proceed with relatively unrestrained changes to ensure it meets its own performance targets and objectives at the cost of hardship and pre...

AI summary The Board acknowledges E1's need for flexibility but finds its current process unbalanced, risking hardship for rate classes funding E1. The Board mandates revised procedures for mid-course adjustments and collaboration with the DSMAG to ensure affected ratepayers have input before changes are implemented.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD

AI summary The document identifies the Nova Scotia Energy Board as the regulatory body overseeing the proceeding. However, no substantive content, arguments, or details about the proceeding are provided in the text beyond the heading.

NOTICE OF PAPER HEARING _____________________________________________________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF an application by EFFICIENCYONE for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension for Demand-Side Management Activities between Eff...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Regulation Board is conducting a paper hearing on EfficiencyOne's application for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension and amendment to the 2023-2025 Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. Public comments and intervenor requests are invited with specific deadlines.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c.380, as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: NSEB Matter No. M12249 – EfficiencyOne – 2026 DSM Extension Application

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) is considering an application by EfficiencyOne under the Public Utilities Act (RSNS 1989, c.380) for a DSM (Demand-Side Management) extension. The proceeding references NSEB Matter No. M12249, focusing on regulatory approval for energy efficiency initiatives.

Eastward Energy Incorporated TAKE NOTICE that Eastward Energy ("Eastward") hereby requests to intervene in this proceeding. Eastward is a Nova Scotia-based company, formed for the purpose of providing natural gas distribution service to No...

AI summary Eastward Energy Incorporated requests intervention in a Nova Scotia Energy Board proceeding. The company provides natural gas distribution in Nova Scotia and seeks involvement in issues determined by the NSEB. Contact details for Eastward representatives are provided, including Allison Coffin and Angela Costello.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. TAKE NOTICE that Nova Scotia Power Inc. hereby intervenes in the above Application and Proceeding. NS Power is a regulated public utility within the definition of the Public Utilities Act engaged in the generation, t...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSP) intervenes in a regulatory proceeding, identifying itself as a regulated public utility under the Public Utilities Act. NSP provides contact details for its representatives, including Jennifer Ross, Krysta Russell, and June Karanja, and commits to addressing issues raised by the Energy Board.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF:

AI summary A notice of intervention is filed, though the content of the intervention is not provided in the text. The document is part of a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding involving demand-side management (DSM) initiatives.

SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE that the Small Business Advocate hereby Intervenes in this proceeding in accordance with the regulations. The Small Business Advocate represents 3 classes of small business (namely 10, 11, and 21 small b...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate intervenes on behalf of three classes of small businesses (classes 10, 11, 21, general, and small industrial) in a regulatory proceeding. Contact information for the advocate and consultants is provided, including representatives from Blackbum Law Inc. and Daymark Energy Advisor.

COUNSEL Stewart McKelvey Suite 600 – 1741 Lower Water Street P.O. Box 997 Halifax, NS B3J 2X2 Fax (902) 420-1417 Attention: Nancy G. Rubin, K.C. Telephone (902) 420-3337 Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Attention...

AI summary Counsel information for the Industrial Group in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, listing Stewart McKelvey as the solicitor with contact details for multiple attorneys and consultants. The document includes addresses, phone numbers, and email contacts for legal representatives involved in the matter.

75 Treaty Trail Truro, NS B6L 1W3 Tel (902) 843 3880 Fax (902) 843 3882 Toll Free 1 888 803 3880 Email [email protected] www.mikmaqrights.com May 20, 2025 Nova Scotia Energy Board 3rd Floor, Summit Place 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax...

AI summary EfficiencyOne seeks approval for a 2026 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Extension and an amendment to a 2023-2025 Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. The Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) and Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs (ANSMC) have submitted a Notice of Intervention in the proceeding.

NOV A SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act -and- IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension for Demand-Side Management Activities between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering EfficiencyOne's application for approval of a 2026 DSM Extension and amendment to a 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc., under the Public Utilities Act.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EFFICIENCYONE for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension for Demand-Side Management Activities between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering EfficiencyOne's application for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension and amendment to the 2023-2025 Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc., under the Public Utilities Act.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF: CONSUMER ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE that the Consumer Advocate hereby intervenes in the above Application and proceeding. The Consumer Advocate represents the interests of residential ratepayers, who may be impacted by...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate intervenes in the proceeding on behalf of residential ratepayers, addressing issues raised by the Nova Scotia Energy Board. They are represented by Pink Larkin and consult with Green Energy Economics Group Inc. The notice is dated May 20, 2025.

iv. The Affordable Energy Coalition will be represented by: Peter Duke Dalhousie Legal Aid Service 57 46 Russell Street Halifax, NS B3K OH8 Tel: 902-423-8105 Email: [email protected] Brian Gifford AND 6299 Summit Street Halifax, NS B3L 1 R6 Tel...

AI summary The Affordable Energy Coalition (AEC) is represented by Peter Duke of Dalhousie Legal Aid Service and Brian Gifford. Contact details for both representatives are provided, including addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. The document is dated May 20, 2025, and signed by Peter Duke as Staff Lawyer.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REQUESTS To: EfficiencyOne James Gogan, Counsel McInnes Cooper [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) From: Nova Scotia Energy Board Board Staff Responses Due : Wednesday, June 25...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued a non-confidential information request to EfficiencyOne, with responses due by June 25, 2025. Contact details for Steve Pronko (Director, Electrical Advisory Services) and Crystal Henwood (Clerk of the Board) are provided for inquiries.

Request IR-11: Please provide the Statistics Canada data and related calculations referenced in the footnote on page 5 of 25 of E1's Evidence. Document: 321929 Date Filed: June 4/25 NSEB (E1) Page 4 of 6

AI summary Request IR-11 seeks Statistics Canada data and calculations referenced in a footnote on page 5 of E1's Evidence. The document, filed by NSEB (E1) on June 4/25, is part of a regulatory proceeding, requesting specific data for review.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REQUESTS 1 To: EfficiencyOne c/o James R. Gogan McInnes Cooper By email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) From: Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. Board Counsel Consultant Respo...

AI summary Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. is responding to EfficiencyOne's non-confidential information request, with responses due on June 25, 2025. They must provide electronic and hard copies, and Jenn Kallay is the contact person. The clerk is Crystal Henwood.

for DSM Reporting' for the Small Business Energy Solutions program component states, "Incidental low-income & equity savings = (total savings from residential dedicated low-income & affordable housing projects "Housing\ ")." Please discuss...

AI summary The document contains non-confidential information requests related to DSM reporting methodologies, the 2026 Plan Extension's alignment with future plans, energy and demand savings comparisons, evaluation plans for DSM programs, AMI data agreements, and demand response marketing strategies. Requests focus on low-income savings attribution, program evaluation frameworks, and regulatory compliance.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REQUESTS To: E1 James R. Gogan EfficiencyOne Counsel From: The MEUs Responses Due: June 25, 2025 Contact Person: James MacDuff McInnes Cooper P.O. Box 730 Purdy's Wharf Tower II 1300 – 1969 Upper Water Street H...

AI summary A non-confidential information request is directed to EfficiencyOne (E1) by the MEUs, with responses due by June 25, 2025. Contact details for James MacDuff of McInnes Cooper are provided.

Application by E1 for Approval of the 2026 DSM Extension - (NSUARB M12249) Non-Confidential MEU Information Requests to E1 1 IR-1 2 Reference: Evidence, page 14 of 25: "E1 intends to utilize the intervening time between 3 now and the antic...

AI summary E1 seeks approval for the 2026 DSM Extension, detailing plans to accelerate consultations on the 2027-2031 DSM Plan by Q4 2025. The MEU requests expenditure ranges for the Municipal Rate Class (24) and detailed breakdowns of forecast and actual expenditures for municipal utilities, including energy and demand savings. E1 must confirm assumptions about Demand Response participation.

1 M12249 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 7 8 – and – 9 10 IN THE MATTER OF an application by EFFICIENCYONE for approval of the 2026 11 DSM Extension for Demand-Side Management Activities 12 bet...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is processing an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension and amendment to a 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. under the Public Utilities Act. The Consumer Advocate has issued information requests to EfficiencyOne and their counsel, James Gogan, with responses due by June 25, 2025.

22 Reference: EfficiencyOne's Evidence, p. 24 24 E1 indicates that certain directives "from the 2023-2025 DSM Plan Decision relate to, and 25 contemplate, the next complete DSM Plan filing," and for that reason E1 proposes not to address 2...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) states that certain directives from the 2023-2025 DSM Plan Decision relate to future DSM Plan filings and proposes not addressing them now. The question asks E1 to confirm if this is the sole reason and if they can respond to the directives otherwise.

Request IR-3: Refer to M12249, Exhibit E-2, 2024 Peach Report, Section IX, General Recommendations, including Recommendation SVR24-G-4, which states at page 18: SVR24-G-4. The Evaluator should include full worksheets or computer printout i...

AI summary Request IR-3 references M12249, Exhibit E-2, and the 2024 Peach Report, specifically Recommendation SVR24-G-4, which mandates inclusion of detailed significance test worksheets. It asks whether Peach confirmed missing information from the Evaluator and EfficiencyOne, if Peach requested it, and requests an example of required worksheet formatting from another reviewed report.

In the Matter of EfficiencyOne's (E1) Application for Approval of the 2026 DSM Extension (M12249) IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: M12249, EfficiencyOne (E1) Application for Approval of the 2026 DSM Exte...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) seeks approval for the 2026 DSM Extension under Nova Scotia's Public Utilities Act. The proceeding involves regulatory review of E1's application for extending demand-side management programs.

Request IR-01: Request IR-02: - Please provide a copy of the scope of work for which Gil Peach & Associates LLC ("Verifier") was - retained in relation to its preparation of the 2024 Verification Report. Please confirm whether the Verifier...

AI summary The request seeks the scope of work for Gil Peach & Associates LLC as the Verifier for the 2024 Verification Report and whether their scope included planning or policy-related tasks.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document is marked as non-confidential and involves EfficiencyOne (E1). No further details or arguments are provided in the text.

1 M12249 2 3 4 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 5 6 7 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 8 – and – 9 10 11 12 13 IN THE MATTER OF an application by EFFICIENCYONE for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension for Demand-Side Management Activities...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering EfficiencyOne's application for a 2026 DSM Extension and amendment to a 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management Purchase Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. The Consumer Advocate has requested information from H. Gil Peach & Associates LLC, with responses due July 3, 2025.

James R. Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 292 Charlotte Street Suite 300 Sydney NS Canada B1P 1C7 Tel +1 (902) 563 1000 Fax +1 (902) 563 1113 Our File: 262880 June 25, 2025 Nova Scotia Energy Board 3 rd Floor, 1...

AI summary EfficiencyOne submits responses to multiple Information Requests (IRs) in the M12249 proceeding regarding its 2026 DSM Extension application. Responses include filings from the Consumer Advocate, Industrial Group, Municipal Electric Utilities, Nova Scotia Energy Board, Small Business Advocate, and Synapse, with some documents redacted for confidentiality.

James R. Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 292 Charlotte Street Suite 300 Sydney NS Canada B1P 1C7 Tel +1 (902) 563 1000 Fax +1 (902) 563 1113 Our File: 262880 July 3, 2025 Nova Scotia Energy Board 3 rd Floor, 16...

AI summary EfficiencyOne submits responses to information requests (IRs) from the Industrial Group (IRs 1–7) and Small Business Advocate (IRs 1–5) regarding the (Peach) 2024 Savings Verification Review Report in regulatory proceeding M12249. The submission pertains to the 2026 DSM Extension application for demand-side management activities.

July 17, 2025 VIA EMAIL Ms. Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M12249 -Application by EFFICIENCYONE for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) has reviewed EfficiencyOne's application (M12249) for approval of a 2026 DSM Extension and amendment to a purchase agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. The SBA will not submit evidence but intends to file submissions later. The application involves demand-side management activities.

VIA EMAIL Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 3rd Floor Summit Place 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: RE: M12249 – EfficiencyOne – 2026 DSM Extension Applicatio...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate submits documents regarding EfficiencyOne's 2026 DSM Extension Application (M12249) to the Nova Scotia Energy Board. The email is addressed to Crystal Henwood, Regulatory Affairs Officer at the Board, and references the regulatory proceeding involving demand-side management.

Overview On April 30, 2025, Efficiency One ("E1") filed an application with the Nova Scotia Energy Board (the "Board") to extend its 2023-2025 DSM Plan and DSM Agreement for an additional year. Given recent legislative amendments, the Cons...

AI summary Efficiency One applied to extend its 2023-2025 DSM Plan and Agreement for an additional year. The Consumer Advocate does not oppose the extension but recommends modifications based on Theodore Love's evidence from Green Energy Economics Group, considering recent legislative changes.

Synapse Evidence, p. 4 4 [E](#page-1-7)xhibit E-16, GEEG Evidence, p. 7 5 [E](#page-1-9)xhibit E-16, GEEG Evidence, p. 9 cost-effective savings for residential ratepayers.["](#page-2-0) 6 GEEG further recommended that "[s]urveys should be...

AI summary GEEG recommended conducting surveys to assess low-income participation in energy efficiency programs and advised against adopting a 2024 Savings Verification Report recommendation to discontinue counting savings for the Efficiency Insights program. E1 responded to these recommendations in its reply.

Submissions The Consumer Advocate has reviewed the evidence filed in this matter, including E1's application and reply evidence, as well as the evidence filed by Synapse and GEEG. On review, the Consumer Advocate sees no basis to oppose th...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate reviewed evidence in the proceeding, including E1's application and responses from Synapse and GEEG, and found no basis to oppose the requested extension. The Advocate confirmed E1's acceptance of certain GEEG recommendations and expressed satisfaction with the responses.

Cost Effectiveness Testing E1 states that at the portfolio level, cumulatively the programs exceed the threshold ratio of 1.0, with a ratio of 1.6. E1 asserts that this thereby satisfies the statutory requirement of "cost effective" under...

AI summary E1 argues that a portfolio-level cost-effectiveness ratio of 1.6 satisfies the PUA 's 'cost effective' requirement. The Industrial Group disputes this, asserting the PUA allows granular cost-effectiveness testing beyond the portfolio level to assess DSM plans' alignment with customer interests and NSPI's obligations. The Consumer Advocate's consultant emphasizes the need for detailed cost-effectiveness criteria, target markets, and evaluation methods in DSM planning.

4. INDUSTRIAL GROUP 5 The items raised by the Industrial Group's Submission have been addressed in the following sub-sections. 6 7

AI summary The Industrial Group's submission items are addressed in subsequent sub-sections, though the provided text lacks detailed content or specific arguments. The section structure indicates ongoing regulatory discussion but offers no substantive claims or data.

4.4 REMOVING SAVINGS FROM CALCULATION Mr. Peach, in the Peach Report, recommends removing specific evaluated savings results from the portfolio on validation grounds. E1's independent evaluator, Econoler, provided detailed responses suppor...

AI summary Mr. Peach recommends removing specific savings from the portfolio due to validation concerns. E1 and the Industrial Group support retaining these savings, citing Econoler's analysis. The Industrial Group urges the Board to reject Peach's recommendation regarding residential and BNI programs. E1 also plans to engage DSMAG in reviewing the Standardized Filing Framework for the 2027-2031 DSM Plan.

James R. Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 1969 Upper Water St., Suite 1300 McInnes Cooper Tower – Purdy's Wharf Halifax, NS B3J 3R7 TEL: 902.425.6500 FAX: 902.425.6350 Our File: 262880 September 25, 2025 Nova Sc...

AI summary EfficiencyOne submits reply submissions to the Nova Scotia Energy Board's M12249 proceeding regarding approval of the 2026 DSM Extension for Demand-Side Management Activities. Represented by McInnes Cooper, the submission addresses regulatory approval for extended demand-side management programs. Key entities include EfficiencyOne, McInnes Cooper, and the Nova Scotia Energy Board, with James R. Gogan and Crystal Henwood involved in the process.

4.3 Small Business Advocate - [36] The Small Business Advocate is generally supportive of E1's application to extend the DSM Plan. However, she identified concerns she felt should be held in abeyance and brought forward in the 2027-2031 DS...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate supports extending the DSM Plan but raises concerns about cost-effectiveness of Demand Response programs and valuation methods. She argues that Synapse's evidence may expand the application's scope beyond current matters and that Econoler's response to the Peach Report overlooks participant benefits. These issues should be addressed in future filings.

5.1 Scope of 2026 DSM Extension [40] The Industrial Group argued E1 filed this application as a "one year extension," and as a result, the application lacked the full consultative approach generally employed by E1. The Industrial Group als...

AI summary The Industrial Group criticized E1's 2026 DSM extension application for lacking consultative processes and standardized filings, while E1 defended it as a one-year extension requiring only annual targets. E1 argued program design issues should be addressed in its future five-year DSM Plan.

5.4 Demand Response [64] E1 acknowledges the potential for further development within the demand response programs. It submits that concerns about the design of its demand response programs, including an analysis of any overlap with NS Pow...

AI summary E1 acknowledges potential for demand response program development but states concerns about program design, including overlap with NS Power's Critical Peak Pricing Program and substation data use, are outside the proceeding's scope. These issues should be addressed during E1's engagement with the DSMAG and application for the 2027-2031 DSM Plan.