Topic:"Indigenous Communities" in M10473

4.7 ACCESS TO PROGRAMS BY ALL MARKET SECTORS AND RATE CLASSES BY ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION Equitable access to program benefits across all customer groups is a primary consideration in both program and plan design. In particular...

AI summary The Settlement Plan emphasizes equitable access to energy efficiency programs for all customer groups, including low-income households, Mi'kmaw communities, rental housing, and small businesses. It builds on E1's existing programs and addresses barriers to participation in DSM programming, as outlined in Attachment 1.

9.2 THE SETTLEMENT PLAN WILL EXPAND PROGRAMMING FOR UNDERSERVED MARKETS AND DIVERSE COMMUNITIES Increased investment in DSM programming for low-income, Mi'kmaw and diverse communities is both urgent and in alignment with the requirement fo...

AI summary The Settlement Plan aims to expand DSM programming for underserved markets and diverse communities, including low-income and Mi'kmaw populations. E1 will invest $35.8 million, a 177% increase, with a focus on equity and non-discrimination. Initiatives include the Affordable Single-family Home program and support for Mi'kmaw and African Nova Scotian communities.

7 3.4.1 DIVERSE & UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES 8 E1 focused on strengthening the support provided to diverse and underserved communities in the 9 Settlement Plan. Expanding investments in DSM for these customer groups is an important way to ens...

AI summary E1 emphasized increasing support for diverse and underserved communities in the Settlement Plan, including Mi'kmaw communities, through expanded energy efficiency programs and initiatives. The plan aims to reduce energy burden, improve health outcomes, and provide workforce development opportunities. Specific programs and outreach efforts are outlined, including the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project and engagement initiatives.

sed for Appliance Retirement, Home Energy Assessment, and New Home Construction. The Evaluator did not establish free-ridership and spillover levels for the following program components and services: - › Energy Management Information Syste...

AI summary The Evaluator found no free-ridership or spillover effects for Energy Management Information Systems, Strategic Energy Management, and low-income and Mi'kmaw community programs due to limited market penetration and prior knowledge.

Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project Highlights - From April 28 to June 1, 2021, MHEEP paused activities with the suspension of inperson activities due to COVID-19. No activities, upgrades or assessments were completed during this time....

AI summary The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project (MHEEP) faced delays due to the suspension of in-person activities during the pandemic, contractor capacity issues, and staff changes. Despite these challenges, MHEEP saw a significant increase in participants in 2021. Marketing efforts included bilingual website development and community photoshoots.

3 Enabling Strategies (2021) Highlights Education and In 2021, Education and Outreach activities included the following: Outreach • participated in community outreach events, draft-proofing workshops, information sessions, conferences, hom...

AI summary In 2021, Education and Outreach activities included community events, virtual workshops, media appearances, and engagement with diverse communities. Initiatives like Green Schools, webinars, and partnerships with educational institutions were highlighted, reaching thousands of students and promoting energy efficiency across Nova Scotia.

IG IR-06 Attachment 1: Programs and Program Components 2012-2025 2012 Efficient Product Rebates Appliance Retirement Lincient Froduct Repates Instant Savings Efficient Product Installation Existing Residential Home Energy Assessment Green...

AI summary This document outlines various energy efficiency programs and components from 2012 to 2025, including initiatives like Efficient Product Rebates, Home Energy Assessments, and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project, as well as the evolution of the DSM Plan over time.

Proposed Low Income Program elements The Affordable Energy Coalition vigorously supports the proposed low income programs in the application submitted by EfficiencyOne and endorsed by Nova Scotia Power. Low income households and many moder...

AI summary The Affordable Energy Coalition supports EfficiencyOne's and NS Power's low-income programs, emphasizing no-cost, turn-key solutions. They highlight HomeWarming's success in saving $500/year for 17,000 households and advocate for 50% energy savings targets. The coalition also supports expanding Mi'kmaw programming and ensuring equity in the zero-carbon transition.

Re: M10473 EfficiencyOne 2023-2025 DSM Application - Evidence of Membertou On behalf of Membertou, I welcome the opportunity to provide evidence and insight relevant to this matter and particularly the dedicated Mi'kmaw and Diverse Communi...

AI summary Membertou supports EfficiencyOne's DSM Plan expansion for underserved communities, emphasizing alignment with UNDRIP and TRC Calls to Action. The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project (MHEEP) is highlighted as a success, with calls for increased investment in Indigenous and diverse communities. The application seeks approval for a supply agreement with NSPI and the DSM Plan.

UNDRIP , Article 29 At its core, UNDRIP seeks to safeguard the self-determination of our People, promote reconciliation, and ensure we can live according to our own values and traditions. With Bill C-15 having received Royal Assent on June...

AI summary The text discusses the implementation of UNDRIP in Canadian law, emphasizing its role in environmental conservation and Indigenous rights. It highlights EfficiencyOne's initiatives, such as funding the MHEEP and staffing roles aligned with Article 29, as supportive of these commitments.

TRCC Call to Action #92 TRCC Call to Action #92 concerns reconciliation with the Business Community. Notably, Call to Action #92 is also rooted in UNDRIP's reconciliation framework and calls for the following: - i. [A commitment] to meanin...

AI summary TRCC Call to Action #92 emphasizes reconciliation with Indigenous communities through meaningful consultation and equitable economic opportunities. It highlights a DSM Plan between NSPI and EfficiencyOne, involving Mi'kmaw communities, as a model for reconciliation aligned with UNDRIP. Chief Terry Paul supports these efforts.

IN THE MATTER OF EfficiencyOne (E1) application for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (2023-2025) Statement of the Assembly of Nova Scotia...

AI summary EfficiencyOne seeks approval for a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (2023-2025) for energy efficiency programs. The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs and KMKNO emphasize Mi'kmaw title to Nova Scotia lands, the duty to consult, and the need for culturally appropriate energy programs. They represent 13 Mi'kmaw communities and coordinate energy initiatives through the Mi'kmaw Energy and Mines Advisor.

id. & lt;sup>5 Shirley Li, Aboriginal peoples: Fact sheet for Nova Scotia, Release date: March 14, 2016, (Ottawa: Statistics Canada, 2016), Catalogue no. 89-656-X2016004, p4, Table 2. In the 2011 COMFIT hearings, the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia...

AI summary The text highlights disparities in electricity use and income between Mi'kmaw communities and non-Mi'kmaw communities in Nova Scotia, citing a 2009-2010 study showing 1.6–2.3 times higher residential energy use in Mi'kmaw communities. It also notes elevated child poverty rates and lower median incomes in Mi'kmaw on-reserve communities, referencing Statistics Canada data and the 2011 COMFIT hearings.

Conclusion Call to Action 92 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls upon Canada's corporate sector to adopt the philosophy of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ( UNDRIP ) as a reconciliation frame...

AI summary The conclusion emphasizes the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency project as a reconciliation initiative aligned with UNDRIP, requesting $3.7M funding (2022-2025) to support Indigenous communities. It highlights NSPI's commitment to Indigenous partnerships and energy equity, citing TRC Call to Action 92 and NSPI's renewable energy targets.

7 3.4.1 DIVERSE & UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES E1 focused on strengthening the support provided to diverse and underserved communities in the Settlement Plan. Expanding investments in DSM for these customer groups is an important way to ensure...

AI summary E1 emphasizes expanding support for diverse and underserved communities, including Mi'kmaw communities, through increased investments in energy efficiency and demand response programs. The Settlement Plan aims to improve equity and accessibility for low-income households by allocating 21% of total investment to this group, with additional initiatives such as workforce development, home energy assessments, and tailored outreach efforts.

7 3.4.1 DIVERSE & UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES E1 focused on strengthening the support provided to diverse and underserved communities in the Settlement Plan. Expanding investments in DSM for these customer groups is an important way to ensure...

AI summary The text discusses E1's focus on supporting diverse and underserved communities through the Settlement Plan, including increased investment in energy efficiency programs for low-income households and Mi'kmaw communities. It highlights initiatives such as the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project, workforce development, and partnerships with organizations like ISANS to promote diversity in hiring.

28 Table 23: Summary of Benefits – Existing Residential Participant Industry Benefits Environmental Strategic DSM Portfolio Benefits Benefits Benefits • utility bill savings and improved home comfort • greater program benefits for resident...

AI summary The table outlines the benefits of the existing residential energy efficiency program, highlighting utility bill savings, improved home comfort, increased sales of energy-efficient products, reduced GHG emissions, and strengthened relationships with Mi'kmaw communities.

7 3.4.1 DIVERSE & UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES E1 focused on strengthening the support provided to diverse and underserved communities in the Settlement Plan. Expanding investments in DSM for these customer groups is an important way to ensure...

AI summary E1 emphasizes increasing support for diverse and underserved communities, particularly low-income and Mi'kmaw populations, through expanded investments in energy efficiency programs. The Settlement Plan aims to improve energy bill savings, equity, and accessibility, while also promoting workforce development and partnerships.

4.1 Proposed Levels of DSM Spending for 2023-2025 [34] As noted earlier in this decision, E1 is seeking Board approval of its Settlement Plan, which includes spending $173.0 million over the three-year period from 2023 to 2025. DSM program...

AI summary E1 is proposing a three-year DSM spending plan of $173 million from 2023 to 2025, aiming for 412.7 GWh of energy savings and 96.7 MW of demand savings. Spending will increase annually, with a focus on residential and BNI sectors, and significant investment in underserved and Mi'kmaw communities.

es. E1 said this increase followed the guiding principle that programs and initiatives must be accessible on an equitable and non-discriminatory basis to all ratepayers. In its application, E1 states: The Settlement Plan will feature progr...

AI summary E1 proposes a Settlement Plan that significantly increases funding for DSM programs, particularly for underserved and diverse communities, including low-income and Mi'kmaw populations. The plan aims to improve accessibility and equity in program delivery, with a 177% growth in funding for these initiatives.

March 23th, 2022 Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 3rd Floor, Summit Place 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 ATTENTION: Crystal Henwood, Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk of the Board Via Email: [[email protected]](m...

AI summary A letter dated March 23, 2022, from Janice M. Maloney of the Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) notifies participation in EfficiencyOne's (E1) application (M10437) for approval of a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. for electricity efficiency and conservation activities (2023-2025). The KMKNO and The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs (ANSMC) are participating in the proceeding.

Peter Polley [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Document Number: 292898 KWILMU'KW MAW-KLUSUAQN NEGOTIATION OFFICE (KMKNO) AKA MI'KMAQ RIGHTS INITIATIVE and THE ASSEMBLY OF NOVA SCOTIA MI'KMAQ CHIEFS (ANSMC) 75 Treaty Trail Millb...

AI summary A regulatory proceeding document listing participants including Indigenous groups, municipal utilities, and government agencies. Key entities include the Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative, Membertou First Nation, Municipal Utilities (MUNIS), and the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (NRR), with legal counsel from McInnes Cooper.

he Ecology Action Centre, page 3. & lt;sup>19 M10473, E1 2023-2025 DSM Plan Application, Exhibit E-19, Evidence of the Affordable Energy Coalition, page 2. & lt;sup>20 M10473, E1 2023-2025 DSM Plan Application, Exhibit E-27, Statement of t...

AI summary The document discusses E1's 2023-2025 DSM Plan Application, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, participation rates, and Indigenous consultation. Evidence from the Affordable Energy Coalition, Mi'kmaw Chiefs, and Synapse highlights benefits of energy efficiency programs, while the Small Business Advocate stresses participation's role in reducing bills. E1 commits to increasing small business participation.

process was largely supportive of E1's 4 enhanced commitment in this area, and Evidence and letters of comment filed under this regulatory 5 process have been supportive of the funding level proposed. 7 Under the 2023-2025 DSM Plan, E1 wil...

AI summary The document highlights support for E1's 2023-2025 DSM Plan, which focuses on underserved markets and diverse communities, including low-income and First Nations groups. Both NS Power and the Consumer Advocate support the increased investment in these areas, with the latter emphasizing the plan's equity benefits.

4.1 Proposed Levels of DSM Spending for 2023-2025 [34] As noted earlier in this decision, E1 is seeking Board approval of its Settlement Plan, which includes spending $173.0 million over the three-year period from 2023 to 2025. DSM program...

AI summary E1 proposes a three-year DSM spending plan of $173 million from 2023 to 2025, targeting energy savings of 412.7 GWh and demand savings of 96.7 MW. Spending is expected to increase annually, with 55% directed to residential programs and 45% to BNI sectors. A significant portion is allocated to underserved and diverse communities, including Mi'kmaw communities.

nstitutes a considerable portion of this growth in investment and will offer significant savings for the families who need it most with an investment level of $24.7 million. [Exhibit E-1, pp. 55-56] [78] E1's proposed DSM programs for low-...

AI summary E1's DSM programs for low-income and Mi'kmaw communities receive broad support from ANSMC/KMKNO, Membertou, AEC, EAC, NS Power, CA, and Synapse. The ANSMC/KMKNO highlights disproportionate energy burdens on Mi'kmaw households and aligns expanded programming with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and TRC Call to Action #92. Increased investment in these programs is emphasized for savings and equity.