Topic:"Instant Savings" in M12249

- E1 provided its 2025 forecast in its 2024 Annual Progress Report, filed on March 31, 2025, and noted that energy savings and demand savings are forecast to be lower in 2025, as compared to 2024 results. E1 provided the following observat...

AI summary E1's 2025 forecast projects lower energy and demand savings compared to 2024, citing reduced participation in programs like Instant Savings and Home Energy Assessment, program closures (Appliance Retirement, Green Heat), and the Canada Greener Homes Grant's closure. Declines are attributed to baseline changes, rebate reductions, and participant preferences for higher-incentive programs.

Management Measure Assessment (DSM MA) document. The update included a literature review of technical reference manuals, metering studies, and program evaluations from other jurisdictions, to gain information that could be used to modify u...

AI summary The document discusses the update to the Management Measure Assessment (DSM MA) which included a literature review of technical reference manuals and program evaluations to refine energy savings metrics and program effectiveness. The 2024 review updated several energy efficiency programs.

B. Instant Savings (IS) The Instant Savings program is one of two components of the Residential Efficient Product Rebates program. Instant Savings is an instant cash rebate program offered to purchasers of energy efficient products, delive...

AI summary The Instant Savings (IS) program, part of the Residential Efficient Product Rebates, offers instant cash rebates for energy-efficient products via retailers and online platforms. In 2024, 395,472 products were sold, with Energy Start LED Fixtures leading sales. Energy savings rose 73% to 26.884 GWh, and peak demand savings reached 2.955 MW. A 2025 phase-out of LED rebates was announced. The program's evaluation focuses on energy savings, GHG reductions, and market impact.

Evaluator Findings. The Evaluator reported the following key Instant Savings findings: - Instant Savings exceeded both 2024 planned net electrical energy and peak demand savings of 12.544 GWh and 1.680 MW, respectively. - 2024 net electric...

AI summary The Evaluator found that Instant Savings exceeded 2024 energy and peak demand targets by 77% and 45%, respectively, with LED products driving 69% of savings. Non-lighting product savings rose 17% YoY, and free ridership for LEDs dropped to 39%. Evaluated savings were 16-10% higher than Efficiency Nova Scotia's tracked values. No new recommendations were provided.

E. Residential Efficient Product Installation (EPI)

AI summary The section discusses Residential Efficient Product Installation (EPI), outlining key programs and acronyms relevant to energy efficiency initiatives in Nova Scotia. It lists abbreviations for programs, grants, and infrastructure related to residential energy management and demand-side strategies.

(c) The phase out of LED lighting in the residential sector due to the LED baseline shift in 2025 only impacts Instant Savings and Efficient Product installation program components. & lt;sup>b EfficiencyOne (E1) is not able to retroactivel...

AI summary The phase out of LED lighting in the residential sector due to the LED baseline shift in 2025 only affects Instant Savings and Efficient Product installation programs. EfficiencyOne (E1) cannot retroactively perform cost-effectiveness testing due to a lack of verified customer and utility avoided costs.

y efficiency programs include: - Efficient Product Rebates - Business Energy Rebates - Custom Incentives - Custom - Strategic Energy Management - Direct Installation - Small Business Energy Solutions [16] The 2026 DSM Extension investment...

AI summary The 2026 DSM Extension investment in energy efficiency programs reflects a shift in focus from lighting to non-lighting measures in residential programs, with BNI sector programs expected to generate a larger share of savings. This change is attributed to the adoption of a residential LED lighting baseline and the closure of the Canada Greener Homes program.

7 Request IR-26: - 8 Reference: Appendix B, page 13 of 24, and pages 15-16 of 24. - 9 On page 13 of Appendix B, E1 states that: When examining non-participant bill impacts, it is important to note the broad reach of E1's point-of-sale reba...

AI summary Request IR-26 seeks data on participation rates in energy efficiency (EE) and demand response (DR) programs for industrial rate classes under the 2023–2025 and 2026 DSM Plans. It emphasizes that E1's rebate programs (Instant Savings, BER-IR) likely result in near-universal participation, affecting non-participant bill calculations (0.1–0.3% increases).

Request IR-4: Refer to M12249, Exhibit E-2, 2024 Peach Report, Section X, Individual Program Component Review, subsection B. Instant Savings (IS), pages 21-22, under Evaluator Findings on p. 22, which includes the following 5 bullets, at p...

AI summary The document discusses Instant Savings (IS) exceeding 2024 targets by 77% and 45% for energy and peak demand savings, with LED products driving 69% of savings. It also notes a 17% increase in non-lighting savings and a 20% reduction in free ridership. The 5th bullet highlights discrepancies between evaluator and Efficiency Nova Scotia's tracked savings. Additionally, BER rebate program savings declined 7.7% in 2024, with recommendations to update baselines for energy efficiency programs.