Topic:"Homewarming" in M12249

2.2 2023-2025 DSM RESOURCE PLAN - E1 developed the 2023-2025 Plan based on a full resource modelling approach with a comprehensive - stakeholder engagement process. On November 8, 2022, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board - (NSUARB) a...

AI summary E1's 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan, approved by NSUARB with $173M investment, includes performance targets and programs. The plan covers energy efficiency and demand response initiatives, with progress made in 2023-2024.

24 DSM Evaluation for Home Energy Assessment included a billing analysis to update the overestimation ratios for the HOT2000 modelling software. As Affordable Single-Family Homes and Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project also use HOT2000,...

AI summary The 2026 DSM Extension adjusts savings targets due to year-one shortfalls, with residential and BNI sectors contributing 35% and 65% of portfolio savings. Investment shifts reflect the residential LED baseline adoption and Canada Greener Homes program closure. Enabling Strategies funding supports the 2027-2031 DSM Plan and collaboration with the IESO and IRP.

3.7 LOW-INCOME AND EQUITY - In developing the 2026 DSM Extension, E1 maintained its commitment to supporting low-income and - equity communities. The 2026 DSM Extension allocates 20% of its total investment to these communities, - consiste...

AI summary E1's 2026 DSM Extension allocates 20% of total investment to low-income and equity communities, aligning with prior 21% investment levels. Dedicated programs include Affordable Multi-Family Housing, Affordable Single-Family Homes, and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project. E1 also considers incidental impacts from non-targeted programs and updated assumptions on low-income impacts, detailed in Attachment 2.

4 5.2 EXISTING RESIDENTIAL - 5 The Existing Residential program provides residential customers with access to information, technical - 6 support, and financial assistance to identify, assess and implement energy efficiency behaviours and -...

AI summary The Existing Residential program, part of the 2023-2025 Plan, will transition from seven to six components by 2026, removing Green Heat due to declining participation. The 2026 DSM Extension includes six components, such as Home Energy Assessments and Mi'kmaw initiatives, while E1 cites reduced savings as the reason for ending Green Heat.

small refrigerator $10 for small freezer Rule Changes. Since 2016 Efficiency Nova Scotia has adjusted the retirement criteria to increase program participation and maintain cost effectiveness: - In 2016 appliance age criteria changed from...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia's Appliance Retirement Program (ARet) has evolved since 2016, with criteria adjustments to boost participation and cost-effectiveness. In 2024, 5,941 appliances were retired, yielding 39% higher energy savings (4.195 GWh) and peak demand reduction (0.598 MW) compared to 2023. Evaluations focused on calculating savings, avoided GHG emissions, and program impact.

The Evaluator: - Developed participant survey. - Conducted interviews with program staff, heat pump contractors, and delivery agents (DAs) To determine the gross and net electrical energy and peak demand savings and avoided annual GHG emis...

AI summary The evaluator assessed the Affordable Single-Family Homes (ASFH) program, noting high participant satisfaction but identifying issues like long wait times and insufficient information. The program exceeded energy and demand reduction targets, achieving 3.719 GWh net savings and 2.089 MW peak demand reduction. Adjustments reduced tracked savings by 21% and 3%. Recommendations focus on improving delivery processes, communication, and training.

Affordable Single-Family Homes - Affordable Single-family Housing will largely follow the same approach for the 2026 DSM Extension as outlined in the approved 2023-2025 Plan. - Appliance replacements will no longer be offered, due to wind...

AI summary The 2026 DSM Extension for affordable single-family homes follows the 2023-2025 Plan, excluding appliance replacements due to the Appliance Retirement program's wind-up. A $7.7 million investment supports 800 homes.

ficiency Project program components do not pass TRC. These are dedicated low-income and equity program components, within the Existing Residential program, which are expected to have lower TRC values. - The Home Energy Assessment program c...

AI summary The analysis evaluates energy efficiency program components under the 2026 DSM Extension, noting that Home Energy Assessment fails TRC due to lower savings and higher costs, while BNI Efficient Product Rebates has the highest TRC and PAC. Other components, like Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project, pass TRC. TRC and PAC differences stem from cost inclusion and program design factors.