Topic:"Low Income Programs" in M09096

Appliance Replacements Appliance Retirement will place an increased focus on appliance replacements by offering a new turn-key service. Currently, Appliance Retirement replaces fridges, freezers and dehumidifiers for low-income qualified N...

AI summary Appliance Retirement expands focus to appliance replacements, including new services for low-income Nova Scotians via HomeWarming and First Nations programs. ENS introduces a cost-based appliance replacement package under the Preferred Plan, offering full-service removal, recycling, and installation of efficient appliances.

Affordable Multi-Family Housing & Non-Profit Organizations This is a new program component being introduced under the Existing Residential Program in the Preferred Plan. This effort will build on ENS experience delivering a similar program...

AI summary A new program component under the Existing Residential Program in the Preferred Plan aims to improve energy efficiency in affordable multi-family housing and non-profit organizations. The initiative builds on Efficiency Nova Scotia's (ENS) prior work funded by the Province of Nova Scotia to reduce non-electrical energy use and enhance efficiency in affordable rental units.

4.2.3 Objectives - Objectives of the Existing Residential program include: - increase customer awareness of cost-effective energy efficient options; - improve the energy performance of residential dwellings within Nova Scotia; - improve ho...

AI summary The Existing Residential program aims to increase energy efficiency awareness, improve residential energy performance, reduce energy poverty, and lower energy use in First Nations communities. It seeks long-term savings, customer engagement, and adoption of peak-demand-reducing equipment across Nova Scotia.

Table 11: 2020-2022 Existing Residential Low-Income Performance Indicators Year First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Energy Savings (GWh) Savings Savings (GWh) (MW) Participation (products) a • Participation (homes) b Participation (projects) c...

AI summary Table 11 provides performance indicators for residential low-income energy savings from 2020 to 2022, showing decreasing energy savings and participation numbers over the years, with consistent project and home participation counts.

26 Page 44 of 95 & lt;sup>b PAC is a benefit/cost ratio comparing lifetime benefits to EfficiencyOne's costs. & lt;sup>c The number of individual products rebated through Efficient Product Installation, Green Heat, Home Energy Assessment,...

AI summary The text provides definitions and explanations of various metrics used in energy efficiency programs, including the benefit/cost ratio (PAC), levelized and nominal cost of saved energy, and the number of households and projects participating in specific programs such as Efficient Product Installation, Green Heat, and Affordable Multifamily Renter Program.

4.3.7 Low-Income Performance Indicators 1920 Low-income participation in the New Residential program is assumed to be zero. 2122

AI summary The document assumes zero low-income participation in the New Residential program under Low-Income Performance Indicators. This assumption is part of the regulatory proceeding's analysis of program effectiveness and equity considerations.

Program History The Direct Installation program began in 2008 in Dartmouth and Pictou County with incentives available for energy efficient lighting upgrades. A recycling component was incorporated into this program in 2009. In 2010, Effic...

AI summary The Direct Installation program began in 2008 and evolved to include non-lighting measures and contractor selection by participants. The Affordable Multi-Family Housing pilot launched in 2016 but had limited success, leading to adjustments in the Preferred Plan to better support low-income renters and non-profit organizations.

Table 4: 2022 Alternate DSM Resource Scenario Investment and Savings 2022 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) a First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Total Resource Cost Tes...

AI summary Table 4 outlines the 2022 Alternate DSM Resource Scenario Investment and Savings, showing various programs and their associated investments, benefits, and savings. This data includes residential and non-residential programs, with details on energy savings, peak demand savings, and cost tests such as TRC and PAC.

- 1 A: Not necessarily, for the reasons discussed below. Nonetheless, these caveats do not - 2 significantly diminish the value of undertaking such a benchmarking exercise, particularly in - 3 assessing whether any of the EfficiencyOne met...

AI summary The response outlines factors affecting benchmarking metrics across Program Administrators (PAs), including support for fuel efficiency activities, annual vs. lifetime savings, low-income program costs, and residential vs. C&I spending differences. These factors influence cost-of-savings calculations and portfolio-level efficiency metrics.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (g) Please provide a table similar to Table 7 showing the mitigation strategies used by 2 EfficiencyOne in its 2016-2018 DSM Plan to barriers to participation in the BNI 3 sector. 4 5 (h) Please provide a table similar t...

AI summary EfficiencyOne has addressed barriers to participation in the BNI sector through programs like HomeWarming and collaboration with the Affordable Energy Coalition. They expanded services for low-income renters and First Nation communities, including deep energy retrofits. Barriers identified in recent DSM plans are similar to those from earlier periods, indicating ongoing challenges.

facilitating energy mapping, monitoring and reporting, employee training, and support for employee engagement activities. Table 11: ENS Program Overview Low Income Program Plans ENS’s DSM portfolio currently does not feature an electricity...

AI summary The document discusses ENS's plans for a low-income energy efficiency pilot program, including building-wide upgrades, rebates for energy-saving measures, and modeling after the SBES delivery approach. The program aims to address the 350,000 kWh cap and include funding caps at the owner and project levels.

76 Not available Process & Systems Upgrade 81 Not available High Performance New Construction 47 Not available Energy Managers 117 Not available Industrial Accelerator Program 69 Not available Other Business Programs 540 Not available Tota...

AI summary The document presents a summary of various programs with associated TRC and PAC values, highlighting participation levels across different categories such as consumer, low income, Aboriginal, business, and industrial programs. The data indicates varying levels of participation and funding across these categories.

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AI summary The program provides low-income residential customers with a home energy assessment and weatherization at no cost, including insulation, water-saving products, and a programmable thermostat to improve energy efficiency.

promotions/wea thermostat. - ProgrammableThermostat therization/offer This program combines customers with free natural gas energy efficiency measures installed by Union Gas - No cost for measures and installation Low-Income Aboriginal rep...

AI summary This program offers free natural gas energy efficiency measures, including thermostats and carbon monoxide detectors, along with financial incentives for upgrading furnaces to 95% or higher efficiency, targeting low-income and Aboriginal customers, as well as social and assisted housing providers.

ing furnaces Life customer financial incentives to upgrade to a 95 percent or higher efficiency rating. - Financial incentives to use towards boilers, Program targets customers living in ventilation systems, custom measures and social-hous...

AI summary The program provides financial incentives for customers in multi-family buildings with a high proportion of low-income residents to upgrade to high-efficiency heating systems, including boilers, ventilation systems, and window upgrades, as well as energy-efficient fixtures and education on energy conservation.

offerings are available and delivered through ECAP. They provide qualified low-income residential account holders with a home energy evaluation, the installation of additional energy saving products such as energy-efficient refrigerators a...

AI summary The program provides free energy efficiency services to low-income residential customers, including home energy evaluations and installation of energy-saving appliances. It encourages the purchase of ENERGY STAR compliant products and focuses on major appliances and electronics. The initiative also includes tools and resources for improving energy efficiency in business operations, such as lighting, IT infrastructure, and HVAC systems.

Additional incentives available for Unitil, Maine NG, Bangor NG customers Low Income Home Energy Residential customers who are Air sealing with building performance Savings Program currently participating in LIHEAP institute (BPI) assessme...

AI summary The document outlines additional incentives for Unitil, Maine NG, and Bangor NG customers, including details about the Low Income Home Energy Savings Program and specific rebates for energy efficiency upgrades. Efficiency Maine is referenced as a source of information on these programs.

enerated comes from large scale generators and CHP units, while the rest comes from electric utilities. The majority of generators participate in ISO-New England’s capacity market. MASSACHUSETTS ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM INCENTIVE AND COST...

AI summary Massachusetts leads in energy efficiency, with utilities required to prioritize cost-effective programs under the Green Communities Act. The state's 2016-2018 plan targets 4,122 GWh of savings, funded by sources like the Systems Benefit Charge, Forward Capacity Market, and cap and trade programs. 10% of the budget must support low-income initiatives.

ergy assessment idential/mass- energy-rebate  Instant Price Discounts at Participating Retailers and for Online Catalogue for qualified ENERGY STAR CFL and LED lamps and fixtures  Instant Price Discounts for Online Catalogue for Lighting...

AI summary The document outlines various rebate and discount programs aimed at promoting energy efficiency, including instant price discounts for ENERGY STAR certified products, mail-in rebates for specific appliances, and programs for retiring inefficient appliances.

nstallation program include: 27 • Affordability: the cost of equipment/upgrades and lack of access to 28 affordable capital can be a barrier to program participation. 29 Date Filed: March 29, 2019 E1 (NS Power) IR-22 Page 1 of 2 Efficiency...

AI summary EfficiencyOne does not require income level reporting for its DSM programs, relying instead on independent evaluations to assess program effectiveness and cost efficiency. The only exception is the Low-Income Homeowner Service, which was offered before 2015.

stud opening Must “Heat be for Less Now!” ENERGY STARProgram zone 3 products Low-income rebates: Summerside Electric (Maximum Thermal $2000.00/property) Storage Hot Water Heater $500.00 $900.00 Must$200.00 perCity be through rough stud ope...

AI summary The document outlines various rebate programs for low-income households, including rebates for thermal storage hot water heaters and solar sealing. The text specifies maximum rebate amounts and eligibility criteria, such as the requirement for rebates to be through Summerside Electric Utility and adherence to ENERGY STAR zone 3 products.

Participant Comfort Additional Low-Income Participant Benefits Other Participant Non-Energy Benefits 4. Monetized Public Costs Monetized Public Benefits Public Costs Public Benefits of Low Income Programs Reduced Environmental Impacts (if...

AI summary The text outlines categories of costs and benefits associated with low-income energy programs, including monetized and non-monetized public benefits such as reduced environmental impacts, public health care costs, and increased reliability, as well as non-monetized benefits like customer equity and job creation.

First-Year Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2018 Plan as Filed 2018 Mid-Course Adjustment 2018 Actual Efficient Product Rebates 0.27 0.22 0.17 Instant Savings Appliance Retirement Existing Residential 0.26 0.26 0.28 tial Home Energy Assessment en Green H...

AI summary The table presents the first-year unit costs (in $/kWh) for various energy efficiency programs under the 2018 DSM Plan, including adjustments and actual figures. It covers residential, low-income, and business/non-profit programs, providing a breakdown of costs across different initiatives.

Table 10: 2018 Low-Income Results Low-Income Participation (2018) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Expenditures ($ million) Participation (#) Participation Unit Residential Programs Eff...

AI summary Table 10 presents 2018 low-income participation results for various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including energy savings, expenditures, and participation numbers. The data highlights the impact of residential and BNI programs on energy savings and participation, with some figures noted as estimates or pending verification.

1.5 Enabling Strategies Enabling Strategies played a strong role in enabling energy-efficiency services and programs to continue achieving savings in 2018. Enabling Strategies indirectly facilitate future savings within programs and have t...

AI summary Enabling Strategies were crucial in maintaining energy-efficiency program savings in 2018. These strategies aim to facilitate future savings and include assumptions about low-income participation rates, tracking methods, and the distribution of benefits among tenants in various housing types.

Expenditure amounts used to calculate unit costs for the 2016-2018 Plan period are unaudited for 2018. \ Reflects tracked and estimated participation by low income customers; numbers are included in the overall Efficient Product Rebates (R...

AI summary The expenditure amounts for the 2016-2018 Plan period are noted as unaudited for 2018. The text mentions tracked and estimated participation by low-income customers in various programs, including Efficient Product Rebates, Existing Residential, Custom Incentives, and Direct Installation.

Table 17: 2016-2018 Low-Income Results Low Income Participation (2016-2018) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Expenditures ($ million) Participation (#) Participation Unit Residential Pr...

AI summary Table 17 presents low-income participation results for residential and BNI programs from 2016 to 2018, detailing energy savings, expenditures, and participation numbers for various initiatives such as efficient product rebates, home energy assessments, and business energy rebates.

& lt;sup>b HomeWarming was called Low-income Homeowner until the end of 2014. ° 2011 Residential Direct Install results correspond to the Efficient Product - Low-income Renters pilot, which offered a similar mix of products as Residential...

AI summary The text discusses various energy efficiency programs, including HomeWarming, Residential Direct Install, and Business Energy Rebates, highlighting their evolution over time, including name changes and program consolidations. It also notes the inclusion of different rebate types and program components.

[ASK IF RESPONDENT IDs UNDER REPRESENTED MARKET SEGMENTS] Q13. What can be done to encourage these market segments to participate in the program?

AI summary The question asks what can be done to encourage underrepresented market segments to participate in the program, highlighting a need for strategies to increase participation in energy efficiency initiatives.

The Appliance Retirement Program does not replace appliances. However, another component, HomeWarming, is rolled up within reporting for the Appliance Retirement Program. HomeWarming, a low-income program which is partially supported by th...

AI summary The Appliance Retirement Program includes the HomeWarming initiative, which replaces appliances in low-income households, and a pilot project with HRCE that targets schools. An evaluation in 2018 used updated protocols, found lower-than-expected savings, and noted a measurement issue related to temperature fluctuations. Customer satisfaction was high, and recommendations were made to improve metering and follow protocols.

https://www.novascotia.ca/finance/statistics/archive_news.asp?id=14410&dg=&df=&dto=0&dti=3. 1 In his evidence, Mr. Levitan notes that incomes are significantly lower in Nova Scotia 2 than in the US states E1 has put forward as a comparator...

AI summary Mr. Levitan argues that Nova Scotia's lower incomes compared to US states used as comparators by E1 justify not following their higher DSM funding levels. NS Power supports targeting DSM subsidies to low-income and First Nations communities, suggesting income testing and reducing incentives for higher-income households with short payback periods.

15 https://www.climatechangenews.com/2014/03/20/led-costs-to-halve-as-efficiency-doubles-by-2020-us-dept-ofenergy/. 1 2019 budget amounts. This amount should be sufficient to maintain energy and demand 2 savings, while increasing focus on...

AI summary E1 is requesting a significant increase in electricity customer-funded DSM at a time when it has access to non-electricity funds, including a $56 million federal grant and a $14.2 million provincial grant. E1 suggests that using these funds could reduce the financial burden on electricity customers and expand its impact on Nova Scotians.

E1 Responses to Affordable Energy Coalition (AEC) 1 Request IR-05: 2 3 Given the high cost of efficient lighting, will the residential Efficient Products Installation 4 program continue to be offered to low income customers under each of t...

AI summary The Affordable Energy Coalition (AEC) is inquiring whether the residential Efficient Products Installation program will continue to be available to low-income customers under various scenarios proposed by E1 and NSPI for the 2020-2022 contract period. E1 confirms that the program will be included in all four model outputs and is available to both low-income and non-low-income participants.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-06: 2 3 Are there any other programs targetting low or modest income residential customers that 4 E1 will test during the 2020-2022 contract period? Please explain. 5 6 (a) Under which of the 4 scenarios propo...

AI summary The response to Request IR-06 explains that EfficiencyOne's Preferred Plan and Alternate Scenario include specific programs targeting low-income residential customers, such as the Affordable Multi-Family and First Nations Home Energy Efficiency programs. No additional programs targeting low or modest income customers are included in either plan.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 actual results have informed savings and cost assumptions in the 2020-2022 plan cost 2 effectiveness screening. Date Filed: May 13, 2019 E1 (CA) IR-12 Page 2 of 2 E1 Responses to Consumer Advocate (CA) NON-CONFIDENTIAL R...

AI summary E1 responds to the Consumer Advocate's request for low-income participation data in the 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan, citing specific tables in Appendix A. The New Residential program is assumed to have no low-income participation, while incidental participation is estimated using historical data and a top-down methodology shared with the DSM Advisory Group.

1 OBJECTIVE AND BACKGROUND Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) delivers the HomeWarming service to Nova Scotians that primarily use non-electric heating. Since HomeWarming is only offered to low income Nova Scotians, it is considered "dedicated"...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) provides HomeWarming, a dedicated low-income program for non-electric heating. Incidental participation in other ENS programs is estimated using available data, with results included in reports for informational purposes only, as ENS lacks regulated performance targets for low-income services.

Overall Prevalence (OP) of Low Income Nova Scotians From the county-level low income census data, the provincial average percentage of low income residents was calculated to be 14%. This is the Overall Prevalence (OP).

AI summary The provincial average percentage of low income residents in Nova Scotia, calculated from county-level census data, is 14%. This figure is designated as the Overall Prevalence (OP) of Low Income Nova Scotians.

3.1 RESIDENTIAL - EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES EfficiencyOne Estimation of Incidental Low Income Impacts

AI summary EfficiencyOne is addressing the estimation of incidental low-income impacts within the context of residential efficient product rebates. The analysis focuses on assessing how these rebates may affect low-income households, ensuring equitable outcomes in Nova Scotia's energy efficiency programs.

Assumptions When tracking savings and expenditures, ENS includes appliance replacements (which are delivered through the HomeWarming service) within the Appliance Retirement program component, however the low income participation is calcul...

AI summary ENS includes appliance replacements (via HomeWarming) in the Appliance Retirement program but calculates low-income participation differently. Replacements are exclusively low-income, while retirements assume low-income Nova Scotians participate at 10% the rate of the general population, per a local expert estimate.

Calculation Low income replacement savings = (total replacement savings) Low income retirement savings = (total retirement savings) $\times$ (OP) $\times$ (10%) Low income total savings = (low income replacement savings) + (low income reti...

AI summary The document outlines formulas for calculating low-income savings, including replacement savings, retirement savings (using Overall Prevalence and a 10% factor), and total savings. Calculations are presented as mathematical expressions without explicit stakeholder positions or regulatory references.

Assumption No low income participation.

AI summary The assumption that there is no low-income participation in the proceeding is highlighted. This absence is a critical factor in the analysis, potentially affecting program eligibility and resource allocation strategies.

Assumption EfficiencyOne Estimation of Incidental Low Income Impacts No low income participation.

AI summary EfficiencyOne's assumption in estimating incidental low-income impacts is that there is no low-income participation. This assumption is critical for the analysis of potential effects on low-income households.

Assumptions EfficiencyOne Estimation of Incidental Low Income Impacts Actual program participants are apartment building owners. Avoided energy benefits are assumed to flow-through to tenants either a) directly, where tenants pay power bil...

AI summary EfficiencyOne's assumption outlines how avoided energy benefits from its program flow to tenants in apartment buildings, either directly through power bill payments or indirectly via deferred rent increases. The analysis focuses on low-income impacts and program participant roles.

Calculation Low income savings = (total savings from apartment buildings) x (AP)

AI summary The calculation determines low-income savings by multiplying total savings from apartment buildings by the Apartment Prevalence (AP) factor, reflecting the proportion of low-income households in apartments.

11 Table 1: 2020-2022 Preferred Plan First Year Investment Energy Savings Lifetime Energy Peak Demand ($ million) (GWh) Savings (GWh) Savings (MW) Residential Sector 53.4 163.2 2,367.0 58.7 BNI Sector 64.3 258.5 3,629.3 61.4 Low Income 13....

AI summary Table 1 presents the 2020-2022 Preferred Plan, outlining investments, energy savings, and peak demand reductions across the residential, BNI, and low-income sectors. The data highlights the financial and energy efficiency impacts of demand-side management initiatives.

15 Table 2: 2020-2022 Alternate Scenario First Year Investment Energy Savings Lifetime Energy Peak Demand ($ million) (GWh) Savings (GWh) Savings (MW) Residential Sector 44.6 143.3 2,073.8 50.4 BNI Sector 56.4 230.9 3,242.3 52.3 Low Income...

AI summary Table 2 presents an alternate scenario for energy savings from 2020 to 2022, showing investments and savings across residential, BNI, and low-income sectors. The data includes energy savings, lifetime energy savings, and peak demand reductions for each sector.

UARB. 74 75 76 b) Performance Targets consist of: 77 i. Cumulative annual net energy savings at generator 78 ii. Cumulative annual net peak demand savings at generator 79 iii. Lifetime Energy Savings 80 81 c) Performance Indicators (for UA...

AI summary The document outlines performance targets and indicators for the Utility and Rate Board (UARB), including energy and demand savings, lifetime energy savings, ratepayer benefits, customer satisfaction, and low-income program participation. EfficiencyOne is required to report on these metrics by program and rate class, with specific deadlines.

Efficiency Nova Scotia 230 Brownlow Avenue, Suite 300 Dartmouth, NS B3B 0G5 efficiencyns.ca @efficiencyns facebook.com/efficiencyns Friday, December 21 Sally Martin, Regulatory Specialist, Efficiency One AEC response to 2020-2022 Plan prop...

AI summary The Affordable Energy Coalition (AEC) supports the inclusion of low-income rental efficiency programs in the 2020-2022 plans, noting their long-term advocacy for such measures. They highlight the success of a pilot program and suggest that EfficiencyOne's investments should aim to match NS Power's annual charitable contributions to the HomeWarming program.

1. We strongly support the proposal to fund an Affordable Multi-family Housing Program. As EfficiencyOne's 2015 research concluded, over 50% of low income households in NS live in rental accommodation. To achieve equity in efficiency servi...

AI summary The text supports funding an Affordable Multi-family Housing Program, citing EfficiencyOne's research showing over 50% of low-income households in Nova Scotia live in rental accommodation. The pilot program has increased landlord participation and achieved significant energy savings, benefiting low-income renters by stabilizing rent and reducing out-of-pocket expenses.

4. We support the P referred Plan. Efficiency investments create the best long term value for electricity customers. We support the Preferred Plan for this reason and because it will enable a higher investment in the Affordable Multi-famil...

AI summary The text supports the Preferred Plan due to its long-term value for electricity customers through efficiency investments and its alignment with increased funding for the Affordable Multi-family Housing program.

5. We support research and implementation of moderate income programming. During the discussion at Dal Legal Aid December 5, EfficiencyOne representatives stated that you intend to research programming for moderate income households simila...

AI summary The Affordable Energy Coalition supports research into moderate income energy programs, citing past initiatives by Conserve NS and Efficiency Nova Scotia (2010-11). They acknowledge challenges faced by households above LICO thresholds and advocate for equitable access to energy efficiency measures. The letter praises collaboration with EfficiencyOne and acknowledges contributions from various stakeholders.

Supporting increased and stable programming for underserved Nova Scotians EAC supports E1's inclusion of programming for First Nations and low-income tenants. Underserved Nova Scotians will benefit more than most from the programs offered...

AI summary EAC supports E1's inclusion of programming for First Nations and low-income tenants, emphasizing benefits for underserved Nova Scotians through Efficiency NS programs. The continuation of pilots is praised for potential savings and community, social, and health benefits.

Low income programming Please refer to Attachment 1 of this IR response (filed electronically) which includes measures in low-income-oriented programming (i.e., HomeWarming and First Nations). Eight measures are contained in the Residentia...

AI summary The document references Attachment 1, which outlines low-income measures including HomeWarming and First Nations programs. The Residential Efficient Products Installation program, open to all Nova Scotians, is highlighted as a key avenue for EfficiencyOne to support low-income renters.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-15: 2 3 Referring to E1's response to NSP IR-67 on the scaling down of DSM measures to create the 4 alternative plan. 5 6 a. Please identify which measures are not scaled down proportionally by the 0.89 factor...

AI summary The response to IR-15 outlines that certain DSM program components were scaled down by different factors between the Preferred and Alternate Cases, specifically in Affordable Multi-family Housing, First Nations Home Energy Efficiency, and demand reduction in various energy efficiency programs.

1 M09096, 2018 DSM Evaluation Reports Final Report, March 27, 2019. 1 d) Please refer to the 2018 Existing Residential Program Evaluation Report and 2018 Efficient 7 b. How are low-income multifamily buildings and units defined and verifie...

AI summary The document discusses how low-income participation is defined and verified in various program components under the Existing Residential program, including Affordable Multi-Family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations, and Efficient Products Installation. EfficiencyOne assumes no low-income participation in Green Heat and Home Energy Assessment programs, while all participation in Affordable Multi-Family Housing is considered low-income.

15 Table 1: 2020-2022 Low-Income First Year Energy Savings 2020-2022 Low Income First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Preferred Alternate Difference % Change Plan Scenario Existing Programs 34.2 30.6 3.7 -11% Affordable Multi-Family Housing 4.8...

AI summary Table 1 presents energy savings data for low-income programs from 2020 to 2022, comparing preferred and alternate scenarios. The total energy savings decreased by 17%, with significant reductions in several program categories, including a 50% decrease in savings from affordable multi-family housing and non-profit organizations.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-2: With respect to the E1 utility funded programs designed to address the needs of low income customers in the domestic class, including the homeowner programs and the multi family residential program, please co...

AI summary NS Power confirms existing programs like HomeWarming and HST rebates support low-income customers but recommends income testing for E1 programs to ensure benefits reach those most in need. They emphasize maximizing support through targeted subsidies.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-6: - Provide year over year data, annually, from 2012 to the present concerning the number of - payment agreements that were breached and forwarded to collection, from the domestic - customer class. Response IR-...

AI summary The response to Request IR-6 discusses NS Power's handling of payment agreements with domestic customers, including the types of arrangements and the process for addressing breaches. It notes that accounts are not sent to external collection agencies until necessary.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-9: 2 3 Identify what steps NSPI has taken to ensure that energy burdens for members of the 4 domestic class whose income falls below the low income cut-offs are sustainable? 5 6 Response IR-9: 7 8 NS Power is...

AI summary NSPI has implemented various measures to assist low-income customers, including a dedicated Customer Care Centre employee, the Low Income Advocacy committee, the Equal Billing Plan, waiver of security deposits, and a pilot project to help formerly homeless individuals access housing.

electricity accounts. This includes the waiver of security deposits and the ability to use the equal billing plan. NS Power's Customer Care team is also trained to recognize accounts where customer electricity usage is high and offers thes...

AI summary NS Power implements programs to assist customers with high electricity bills, including the HomeWarming program and EfficiencyOne's initiatives. These programs provide energy-efficient upgrades to low-income homeowners and emergency heating support. NS Power also sponsors community initiatives such as the United Way and Feed Nova Scotia.

Request IR-5: Refer to NS Power's Evidence, p. 13, lines 3 to 5. 1 2 3 a. Please describe each of the non-customer funded efficiency initiatives operated by NS Power, other than the HomeWarming and heat pump programs. For each program, ple...

AI summary The document contains several requests for information from NS Power, including details on non-customer funded efficiency initiatives, data on Basket Measure poverty rates, income testing practices, and specifics about the HomeWarming program. These requests are part of a regulatory proceeding.

- On June 6, 2019, E1 filed a proposed Consensus Agreement with the Board, - signed by NSPI, which addresses the issues identified by the Board in its "Final - Issues List" in this proceeding, including "the impact of the EfficiencyOne - A...

AI summary E1 filed a Consensus Agreement with NSPI to address issues raised by the Board, including the impact of the EfficiencyOne Application on low-income residential customers. The AEC supports parts of the Agreement, particularly the DSM allocation for First Nations and low-income programs, but has not joined the agreement.

Columbia requires its utilities to account for participant and non-energy benefits and assigns a uniform 15% benefit adder to the TRC. Ontario also applies a 15% benefit adder to the TRC. 5 More than 60% of low income Nova Scotians are ten...

AI summary The document highlights energy affordability challenges for low-income Nova Scotian tenants, citing 43% in core housing need and high utility costs. It references Columbia and Ontario's 15% TRC benefit adder, stakeholder support for energy efficiency programs, and submissions from Efficiency Canada and small businesses emphasizing program sustainability. Statistics Canada data and Board proceedings are cited.

Summary of AEC Position The expert reports filed on behalf of the NSUARB, the Consumer Advocate and the AEC demonstrate that the preferred funding level for the First Nations and Kevin Russell, IPOANS, letter of comment May 22, 2019 Jeff D...

AI summary The AEC supports low-income energy efficiency programs but raises concerns about insufficient funding in the proposed Agreement. It argues that underfunding would hinder long-term affordability and deprive future generations of benefits. The AEC references past Board decisions emphasizing the need for alignment between the IRP and NSPI plans.

Demand Side Management Mi'kmaw households in Nova Scotia tend to experience higher than average energy bills and problematic indoor air quality due to issues such as low-quality housing, overcrowding, and obstacles to individual home owner...

AI summary Mi'kmaw households in Nova Scotia face higher energy bills and poor indoor air quality due to housing issues. Demand Side Management (DSM) funding will support energy efficiency upgrades, reduce emissions, and lower costs. ANSMC and KMKNO support the allocation of $1.5 million annually for three years for Mi'kmaw communities, emphasizing the need for Mi'kmaw representation on the DSMAG.

- The EAC is primarily motivated by the urgency of the climate emergency and, given - the scientific consensus about the need for immediate action, notes that increasing - investments in DSM to meet the 2%/year target is a very reasonable...

AI summary The EAC supports E1's Preferred Plan for Demand Side Management (DSM) to meet the 2% annual efficiency target, arguing it reduces emissions, lowers bills, and benefits low-income residents. The EAC also requests cost recovery of $24,019.75 for expenses incurred.

- 3 in Table 2 below: 4 Table 2: 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan Residential Low Income Investment – 5 Alternate Scenario vs. Consensus Agreement Scenario Year Alternate Scenario Consensus Agreement Low Income Participation Projected Low-Incom...

AI summary Table 2 compares the 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan's Alternate Scenario and Consensus Agreement Scenario for residential low-income investment. The Consensus Agreement Scenario shows higher projected low-income participation compared to the Alternate Scenario, with a decrease in demand reduction investment by $1.6M in the Alternate Scenario.

7 First Nation and Multi Family Affordable Housing - 8 Under the Consensus Agreement Scenario, investment in First Nation communities will remain at - 9 the Preferred Plan level of $1.5M per year, for a total of $4.5M over the three year t...

AI summary The Consensus Agreement Scenario maintains investment levels for First Nation and multi-family affordable housing energy efficiency programs at the Preferred Plan level. This includes $1.5M annually for First Nation communities and similar support for multi-family housing. Stakeholders, including the Affordable Energy Coalition and the Consumer Advocate, have positively received these investments, with no explicit opposition noted.

2.1 Consensus Agreement [17] Ultimately, E1 and NS Power filed a Consensus Agreement which is attached as Appendix A to this Decision. In addition to setting the spending, energy savings target, and demand savings target levels of $110 mil...

AI summary E1 and NS Power filed a Consensus Agreement outlining spending, energy savings, and demand savings targets for 2020-2022. The agreement includes provisions for DSM funding, FAM usage, HST refunds, and program administration by E1. It also acknowledges several evaluation reports without objection.

Year Investment (S million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) 2020 34,4 119.2 30.9 2021 36.5 121.5 32.6 2022 39.1 127.1 34.8 Total 110 367.8 98.3 - 2. The amount of DSM allocated for First Nations and Low Income in t...

AI summary The table shows investment and energy savings data for the years 2020 to 2022. It also states that the amount of DSM allocated for First Nations and Low Income in the final 2020-2022 DSM Plan will remain consistent with E1's proposed Preferred Plan from 2019.

Annual avoided costs of energy and capacity were provided by NS Power, from the 2014 IRP using the Base level of DSM. Avoided costs of transmission and distribution were provided by NS Power in 2018. a Lifetime benefits are expressed as th...

AI summary The text discusses annual avoided costs of energy and capacity from NS Power's 2014 IRP, including transmission and distribution costs from 2018. It outlines how lifetime benefits are calculated using net present value and WACC, and introduces TRC and PAC as benefit/cost ratios. The text also highlights EfficiencyOne's planned participation by low-income customers through various programs.

Table 8: 2020-2022 Residential Efficient Product Rebates Low Income Performance Indicators Year First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Participation (units) a 2020 0.4 2.3 0.03 1,700 2021 0.3...

AI summary Table 8 presents performance indicators for the Residential Efficient Product Rebates Low Income program from 2020 to 2022, showing energy savings, peak demand savings, and participation numbers over the years.

4.2.1 Overview - The Existing Residential program provides residential customers with access to technical and financial assistance to identify, assess and implement energy efficiency and system-peak demand reduction upgrades. The Existing...

AI summary The Existing Residential program offers energy efficiency and demand reduction upgrades through five components: Affordable Multi-Family Housing, Efficient Product Installation, Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency, Green Heat, and Home Energy Assessment. These initiatives target low-income renters, homeowners, and Mi'kmaw communities, providing technical support, financial incentives, and no-cost upgrades like insulation, heating equipment, and home assessments.

4.3.7 Low-Income Performance Indicators 15 Low-income participation in the New Residential program is assumed to be zero. & lt;sup>a TRC is a benefit/cost ratio comparing lifetime benefits to the sum of EfficiencyOne's and participants' co...

AI summary The document outlines Low-Income Performance Indicators, noting zero participation in the New Residential program. It defines TRC and PAC as benefit/cost ratios, and explains metrics like levelized and nominal costs of saved energy, referencing EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power's WACC.

Low-Income performance indicators for the Custom Incentives program are provided in Table 16 below. Table 16: 2020-2022 Custom Incentives Low Income Performance Indicators Year First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh)...

AI summary The text provides performance indicators for the Custom Incentives program targeting low-income participants from 2020 to 2022, including energy savings, peak demand savings, and participation numbers. It also references a section on Direct Installation program description.

Program History The Direct Installation program began in 2008 in Dartmouth and Pictou County with incentives available for energy efficient lighting upgrades. A recycling component was incorporated into this program in 2009. In 2010, Effic...

AI summary The Direct Installation program, initiated in 2008, expanded to include small businesses and non-lighting measures by 2015. A 2015 redesign allowed participants to select contractors, supported by the Efficiency Trade Network. The Affordable Multi-Family Housing pilot (2016) faced low participation, prompting adjustments like higher incentives and extended timelines. The DSM Resource Plan now includes low-income support components.

4.3.14.2.1 Overview The Existing Residential program provides residential customers with access to technical and financial assistance to identify, assess and implement energy efficiency and system-peak demand reduction upgrades. The Existi...

AI summary The Existing Residential program offers energy efficiency and demand reduction upgrades for residential customers, with components targeting low-income renters and non-profits. Cost-effectiveness tests (TRC and PAC) evaluate program benefits versus costs, with WACC factoring into energy savings calculations.

Affordable Multi-Family Housing & Non-Profit Organizations This is a new program component being introduced under the Existing Residential Program in the Preferred PlanDSM Resource Plan. This effort will build on ENS experience delivering...

AI summary A new program component under the Existing Residential Program in the Preferred PlanDSM Resource Plan aims to enhance energy efficiency in affordable multi-family housing. It builds on ENS's prior experience in similar initiatives funded by the Province of Nova Scotia and past efforts to improve energy efficiency in affordable rental units.

4 4 7 4 2 7 1 4.4.74.3.7 Low-Income Performance Indicators 2728 26 Low-income participation in the New Residential program is assumed to be zero. 29 30

AI summary The document states that low-income participation in the New Residential program is assumed to be zero, highlighting a key assumption in the performance indicators for low-income households under the program.

Table 18: 2020-2022 Direct Installation Low Income Performance Indicators Year First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Participation (products) a 2020 0.01 0.1 0.00 270 2021 0.01 0.1 0.00 284...

AI summary Table 18 shows minimal first-year and lifetime energy savings (0.01-0.1 GWh annually) and zero peak demand savings from 2020-2022 under the Direct Installation Low Income program. Participation in Small Business Energy Solutions increased from 270 to 312 products over three years.

Table 23: 2020-2022 Direct Installation Low-Income Performance Indicators Year First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Participation (products) a 2020 0.01 0.1 0.00 296 2021 0.01 0.1 0.00 307...

AI summary Table 23 shows minimal first-year and lifetime energy savings (0.01–0.1 GWh annually) and no peak demand savings (0.00 MW) for Nova Scotia’s Direct Installation Low-Income programs (2020–2022). Participation in the Small Business Energy Solutions program grew from 296 to 320 products, totaling 923 units.

Year Investment (S million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) 2020 34.4 119.2 30.9 2021 36.5 121.5 32.6 2022 39.1 127.1 34.8 Total 110 367.8 98.3 - 2. The amount of DSM allocated for First Nations and Low Income in t...

AI summary The table shows investment and energy savings data for the years 2020 to 2022. It also mentions that the DSM allocated for First Nations and Low Income in the 2020-2022 DSM Plan will remain at the level set out in E1's proposed Preferred Plan.

x. Reporting on low-income program participation, expenditures, and savings through a variety of methods, including estimation based on geographic census information.

AI summary The text discusses the reporting on low-income program participation, expenditures, and savings, emphasizing the use of geographic census information for estimation purposes.

Annual avoided costs of energy and capacity were provided by NS Power, from the 2014 IRP using the Base level of DSM. Avoided costs of transmission and distribution were provided by NS Power in 2018. \ \ Lifetime benefits are expressed as...

AI summary Annual avoided costs of energy and capacity from the 2014 IRP and 2018 transmission and distribution costs were provided by NS Power. The text discusses lifetime benefits, TRC, and PAC ratios, as well as EfficiencyOne's planned participation by low-income customers.

Table 5: 2022 DSM Resource Plan Investment and Savings 2022 Investment (S million) Lifetime Beachts (S million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWb) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) h Program...

AI summary Table 5 outlines the 2022 DSM Resource Plan investment and savings, highlighting a low-income participation program with an investment of 0.6 S million, first-year energy savings of 5.0 GWb, and lifetime energy savings of 71.4 GWh.

of gr 1 offering a new turn-key service. Currently, Appliance Retirement replaces fridges, 2 fi:eezcrs and dehumidifiers for Low-income qualified Nova Scotians participating in the 3 HomeWanning program. In addition to the appliances liste...

AI summary The text discusses enhancements to energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including appliance replacement services for low-income residents and the introduction of rebates for energy-efficient clothes dryers. These initiatives aim to increase access to energy-efficient products, raise awareness, and reduce energy consumption.

Table 8: 2020-2022 Residential Efficient Product Rebates Low Income Performance Indicators Year First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Participation (units) n 2020 0.4 2.3 0.03 1,700 2021 0,3...

AI summary Table 8 presents performance indicators for the Residential Efficient Product Rebates Low Income Program from 2020 to 2022, showing energy savings, peak demand savings, and participation numbers over the years.

4.3.7 Low-Income Performance Indicators Low-income participation in the New Residential program is assumed to be zero. go com

AI summary The analysis assumes zero low-income participation in the New Residential program, impacting performance indicators. This assumption affects the evaluation of program effectiveness for low-income households, with no specific entities or legislation mentioned.

Table 14: 2020-2022 BNI Efficient Product Rebates Low Income Performance Indicators Year First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Participation (products) a 2020 3.1 45.8 1.03 27,878 2021 2.9 4...

AI summary Table 14 presents performance indicators for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's BNI Efficient Product Rebates program from 2020-2022, showing annual and lifetime energy savings, peak demand reductions, and participation numbers. Total energy savings reached 129.5 GWh over three years, with peak demand savings of 3.22 MW and 78,752 participating products.

Table 16: 2020-2022 Custom Incentives Low Income Performance Indicators Year First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Participation (projects) a 2020 1.8 25.4 0.10 13 2021 1.8 26.4 0.10 14 2022...

AI summary Table 16 presents performance indicators for the BNI Custom Incentives Low Income Program from 2020 to 2022, showing energy savings, peak demand savings, and participation numbers over the years.

19 Program History 20 The Direct Installation program began in 2008 in Dartmouth and Pictou County with 21 incentives available for energy efficient lighting upgrades. A recycling 'component was 22 incorporated into this program in 2009. I...

AI summary The Direct Installation program, launched in 2008, expanded to include non-lighting measures and participant-selected contractors in 2015. The Efficiency Trade Network was introduced to connect participants with qualified contractors. The Affordable Multi-Family Housing pilot (2016) faced low participation, prompting adjustments like higher incentives and project management support. The DSM Resource Plan now includes a component for low-income renters.

Table 18: 2020-2022 Direct Installation Low Income Performance Indicators Year First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Participation (products) a 2020 0.01 0.1 0.00 270 2021 0.01 0.1 0.00 284...

AI summary Table 18 presents performance indicators for the Direct Installation Low Income program from 2020 to 2022, showing minimal energy savings and no peak demand savings, with participation increasing over the years.