Topic:"Mikmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project" in M10473

2023-2025 DSM Plan Settlement Plan 2022 Investment Ramp up to 2023 Millions $ 2022 DSM Investment Approved 41.0 Re-introduction of Low-Income Homeowner Program 8.1 Expansion of Services to Mi'Kmaw Communities 1.1 Re-introduction of Behavio...

AI summary The 2023-2025 DSM Plan Settlement Plan outlines investments and program adjustments for demand-side management in Nova Scotia. Key items include a re-introduction of low-income homeowner programs, expansion of services to Mi'Kmaw communities, and inflationary increases. The plan also includes a wind-up of new home construction and a decrease in existing program investments, resulting in a total investment of $53 million for 2023.

Table 11: 2024 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings, by Program Component 2024 Investment a ($ million) Lifetime Benefits b ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak EE Demand Savings (MW) Available D...

AI summary Table 11 outlines the 2024 Settlement Plan investment and savings by program component, including residential and business energy efficiency programs, enabling strategies, and demand response initiatives. It provides data on investment amounts, lifetime benefits, energy savings, and administrative costs.

5 3.4 SETTLEMENT PLAN – CUSTOMER GROUPS & SEGMENTS To ensure the Settlement Plan represents all Nova Scotians and is accessible for all to enjoy the benefits of energy efficiency, the Settlement Plan was designed with customers top of mind...

AI summary The Settlement Plan was designed with customers in mind, focusing on residential, BNI, and diverse & underserved communities. It outlines investments for 2023-2025 and emphasizes access to all market segments, including residential, small business, commercial & industrial, and diverse & underserved communities.

4.2.2.6 AFFORDABLE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES This is a new program component being re-introduced under the Existing Residential Program in the Settlement Plan. Re-introduction of this program component provides an opportunity to ensure equity of...

AI summary The Affordable Single-family Homes program component is being reintroduced under the Existing Residential Program in the Settlement Plan. It offers no-cost, fully project-managed whole-home retrofits to income-qualified Nova Scotians, aiming to improve energy efficiency and comfort. The program builds on past efforts and includes energy assessments, building envelope improvements, and appliance replacements for eligible low-income and Mi'kmaw participants.

- 1 Annual avoided costs of energy and capacity and annual avoided $CO_2e$ were provided by NS Power, from the 2020 IRP using the - 2 Base level of DSM for Scenario 2.0C. Avoided costs of transmission and distribution were provided by NS P...

AI summary The text discusses avoided costs of energy, capacity, and CO2e from NS Power's 2020 IRP and 2021 transmission and distribution costs. It also includes metrics on program participation, such as the number of rebated products and completed upgrades through various energy efficiency initiatives.

Table 6: Comparison of 2021 Evaluated and Tracked Energy Savings at the Generator Portfolio Total 141.346 111.047 138.896 0.79 109.418 1,548.786 99% BNI Subtotal 90.978 71.663 88.668 0.77 68.142 970.670 95% Direct Installation Small Busine...

AI summary Table 6 compares the 2021 evaluated and tracked energy savings across different programs and portfolios, including BNI, residential, and DSM initiatives. It highlights energy savings metrics such as annual gross and net savings, NTGR, and lifetime net energy savings for various programs like Small Business Energy Solutions, Strategic Energy Management, and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project.

Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project - › MHEEP net electrical energy and peak demand savings fell short of targets. - › Average electrical savings per participant increased in 2020, especially for peak demand savings. - › The evaluated n...

AI summary The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project (MHEEP) did not meet its energy and peak demand savings targets. However, average electrical savings per participant increased in 2020, particularly for peak demand. The savings evaluated by the Evaluator matched the initial net savings tracked by EOne.

Since 2012, ARet has retired or replaced a total of 62,213 old and inefficient appliances from homes and schools. These were recycled so that they could not be refurbished, sold second-hand, or left plugged in. In 2021, 5,859 appliances we...

AI summary Since 2012, the Appliance Retirement (ARET) program has retired over 62,000 inefficient appliances, with 5,859 retired or replaced in 2021 through ARet, HomeWarming, and MHEEP. Participation increased by 25% in 2021 compared to 2020, attributed to factors like rebate increases and expanded public events. ARet achieved 4.462 GWh in energy savings and 0.640 MW in peak demand savings in 2021.

The gross energy and peak demand savings resulting from the retirement of old appliances through ARet and the appliance replacements through HomeWarming and MHEEP are listed in [Table](#page-107-0) 12 below. The total gross energy and peak...

AI summary The text discusses energy and peak demand savings from appliance retirement and replacement programs, including ARet, HomeWarming, and MHEEP. It references line loss factors used in calculations submitted to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) as part of a 2014 study. The savings are presented in terms of gross energy and peak demand at the generator level.

Table 4: 2021 ARet Corrected Tracked Savings Program Component Result Value Tracked by EOne Corrected Tracked Value Relative Difference Value Unit Value Unit Value ARet Gross Energy Savings at the Generator 4.341 GWh 4.342 GWh 0.03% Gross...

AI summary Table 4 presents corrected tracked savings for the 2021 ARet program, showing minimal differences between original and corrected values for both gross and net energy and peak demand savings at the generator, as well as for the HomeWarming and Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project.

Table 63: Tracked and Evaluated 2021 MHEEP Equivalent Effective Useful Life Values Measure Tracked Equivalent EUL [years] Evaluated Equivalent EUL [years] Evaluated Lifetime Gross Energy Savings per Unit [kWh] Building Envelope Space Heati...

AI summary Table 63 presents the tracked and evaluated equivalent useful life values for the 2021 Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Program (MHEEP). It includes data for space heating equipment, showing tracked and evaluated equivalent useful life in years and energy savings per unit.

Table 64: Evaluated 2021 MHEEP Gross Energy and Peak Demand Savings Total Number of Participants 82 Energy Savings Gross Energy Savings Without Overestimation Ratio (OR) – at the Meter (GWh) 0.425 Gross Energy Savings with OR – at the Mete...

AI summary Table 64 evaluates the 2021 MHEEP program's energy and peak demand savings. It reports 82 participants, with gross energy savings of 0.289 GWh at the meter and 0.316 GWh at the generator. Peak demand savings were 0.129 MW at the meter and 0.147 MW at the generator, with a peak demand-to-energy ratio of 0.445 MW/GWh, differing from previous calculations due to new methodology for heat pumps.

Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project Appendix XVII MHEEP: Tracking Sheet Audit Appendix XVIII MHEEP: 2021 Recommendations

AI summary The document contains appendices related to the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project, including a tracking sheet audit and 2021 recommendations. Visual content is included but no textual details are provided.

4 Table 2: 2021 Results to 2021 Plan as Filed, Mid-Course Adjustments, and 2021 Year-End Forecast 12 2021 Plan as Filed 1 2021 Mid-Course Adjustment 2021 Forecast (Year-end) 2021 Results Results to Forecast Results to Mid-Course Affordable...

AI summary Table 2 provides a comparison of 2021 results to the 2021 plan as filed, mid-course adjustments, and the 2021 year-end forecast for various energy efficiency programs. The table includes data for Affordable MultiFamily Housing, the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project, New Residential, and Low Income initiatives, among others.

21 7.3.1 OVERVIEW The New Residential program provides residential home builders and new home market entrants access to technical assistance and financial incentives for the installation of energy efficiency upgrades during the design and...

AI summary The New Residential program supports residential home builders with energy efficiency upgrades through technical assistance and incentives. E1 plans to phase out this program, refocusing on market transformation strategies outlined in Enabling Strategies (Section 7). The program includes components like Home Energy Assessments and Affordable Housing initiatives.

Table 5: List of Program Component Evaluations. Program Components (PY 2021) Residential 1 Appliance Retirement Program (ARet) 2 Instant Savings 3 Efficient Product Installation (EPI) 4 Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project 5 Green Heat 6...

AI summary Table 5 lists various program components for 2021, including residential and business programs such as the Appliance Retirement Program, which provides incentives for the environmentally sound disposal and recycling of household appliances.

Annual avoided costs of energy and capacity and annual avoided $CO_2e$ emissions were provided by NS Power, from the 2020 IRP using the Base level of DSM. Avoided costs of transmission and distribution were provided by NS Power in 2021. Co...

AI summary The document provides annual avoided costs of energy and capacity, as well as avoided CO2e emissions from NS Power's 2020 IRP using the Base level of DSM. It also outlines cost-effectiveness ratios using 2023 present values and details various programs and their participation metrics.

E1 Responses to Synapse Energy Economics (Synapse) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-17: - Please refer to Appendix A, p. 80, regarding the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project - component. E1 states that "Housing Managers...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) explains that in the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project (MHEEP), Mi'kmaw communities independently select participants based on community priorities and input from local leaders, with E1 recommending a focus on households with the highest energy burden.

3 Q. HAVE THESE DESIGN OBJECTIVES BEEN INTERPRETTED IN THE 4 SETTLEMENT PLAN? - 5 A. Yes. The Settlement Plan provides significantly expanded investment for underserved - 6 communities, mainly through the addition of the Affordable Single-...

AI summary The Settlement Plan includes expanded investment for underserved communities through the Affordable Single-Family Homes Program and the Mi'kmaw and Diverse Community initiatives, addressing design objectives related to equity and accessibility.

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.

The E1 Proposal The ANSMC and KMKNO support the E1 proposal to increase the DSM funding allocated to Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency project to $3.7 million over three years (2022-2025 plan). This funding is intended to build on the 2018/19...

AI summary ANSMC and KMKNO support increasing DSM funding for the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency project to $3.7M over 2022-2025, building on prior pilot projects. The program provides no-cost energy upgrades to Mi'kmaw homes, creating local jobs via Mi'kmaw contractors. Theodore Love (Consumer Advocate) highlights these benefits, urging continued UARB support.

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.

1 Table 1: 2023-2025 Settlement Plan Investment, Energy Savings and Demand Savings 2023-2025 Investment ($ million) Cumulative Annual Energy Savings (GWh) Cumulative Annual Peak Demand Savings (MW) Cumulative Annual Energy savings applicab...

AI summary Table 1 outlines the 2023-2025 Settlement Plan, detailing total investments of $173 million, energy savings of 412.7 GWh annually, and demand savings of 78.8 MW. It also highlights energy savings specific to affordable housing and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project, as well as demand response reductions.

1 Table 5: 2025 DSM Resource Plan Investment and Savings 2025 Investment a ($ million) Lifetime Benefits b ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak EE Demand Savings (MW) Available DR Capacity (MW) our...

AI summary Table 5 outlines the 2025 DSM Resource Plan investment and savings, detailing various energy efficiency and demand response programs in Nova Scotia. It includes data on investment amounts, lifetime benefits, energy savings, and cost ratios for residential and business programs.

11 Table 11: 2024 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings, by Program Component 2024 Investment a ($ million) Lifetime Benefits b ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak EE Demand Savings (MW) Availabl...

AI summary This table outlines the investment and savings associated with various energy efficiency and demand response programs in Nova Scotia for 2024. It includes details on program components, investment amounts, lifetime benefits, energy savings, and other metrics.

Existing Residential, Efficient Product Rebates (BNI), and Direct Installation. 2025 Investment a Lifetime Benefits b First-Year Energy Savings Lifetime Energy Savings Peak EE Demand Savings Available DR Capacity (MW) Test ( ource Cost (TR...

AI summary The document presents a detailed table of energy efficiency and demand response programs, including investment, benefits, energy savings, and costs. It outlines various programs such as efficient product rebates, appliance retirement, and direct installation, along with their associated metrics and costs. The data includes both residential and business/non-profit programs and highlights the total benefits and costs across different initiatives.

1 3.4 SETTLEMENT PLAN – CUSTOMER GROUPS & SEGMENTS To ensure the Settlement Plan represents all Nova Scotians and is accessible for all to enjoy the benefits of energy efficiency, the Settlement Plan was designed with customers top of mind...

AI summary The Settlement Plan was designed with customers in mind, focusing on three major groups: Residential, BNI, and Diverse & Underserved Communities. Investments for 2023-2025 are illustrated in Figure 12. E1's portfolio design objectives emphasize access for all market segments, particularly residential, small business, commercial & industrial, and diverse & underserved communities.

20 Table 16: Settlement Plan – Residential Sector Offerings Program Program Component Target Market Segment Delivery Approach Enhancements in Settlement Plan Section Reference Residential Efficient Product Appliance Retirement Residential...

AI summary Table 16 outlines the Settlement Plan for residential sector offerings, including various programs such as appliance retirement, rebates, home energy assessments, and new initiatives like the Affordable Single-family Homes program. These programs aim to support energy efficiency across different residential segments, including low-income and Mi'kmaw communities.

27 Table 23: Summary of Benefits – Existing Residential Participant Industry Benefits Environmental Strategic DSM Portfolio Benefits Benefits Benefits • • • • utility bill savings and increased sales of reduced GHG strengthened relationshi...

AI summary The document outlines benefits of existing residential programs, including utility bill savings, improved home comfort, and reduced GHG emissions. It highlights industry benefits such as increased sales of energy-efficient products and environmental benefits like alignment with provincial and federal incentives. Strategic benefits include partnerships with Mi'kmaw communities and potential for future initiatives like demand response.

1 4.2.2.3 MI'KMAW HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT 2 The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project program component is a whole-home retrofit service offered 3 to customers at no-cost. Available to band-owned homes in Mi'kmaw communities, the M...

AI summary The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project offers no-cost whole-home retrofits to band-owned homes in Mi'kmaw communities. It includes energy assessments, building envelope improvements, and heating system upgrades. The program prioritizes hiring Mi'kmaw and community-preferred contractors and targets low-income and eligible Mi'kmaw customers.

19 Table 26: Three-Year Summary of the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project Program Component Annual Plan24 Investment Energy Savings Demand Savings Participation ($M) (GWh) (MW) (products) (homes) 2023 Total 1.2 0.5 0.2 130 118 2024 Tot...

AI summary Table 26 provides a three-year summary of the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project, including investment, energy savings, demand savings, and participation metrics. The table outlines market barriers such as affordability, awareness, and resource limitations that hinder the implementation of energy efficiency upgrades in Mi'kmaw communities.

4.2.3.1 PROGRAM DELIVERY - The Existing Residential Program leverages a variety of delivery approaches to help customers implement - energy efficiency improvements in their home. These strategies include: - turn-key direct installation ser...

AI summary The document outlines various program delivery methods for energy efficiency initiatives in Nova Scotia, including direct installation, rebates, energy audits, and partnerships with communities and delivery agents to implement upgrades and support energy efficiency efforts.

DATE FILED: 4 October 2022 - 1 Annual avoided costs of energy and capacity and annual avoided $CO_2e$ were provided by NS Power, from the 2020 IRP using the - 2 Base level of DSM for Scenario 2.0C. Avoided costs of transmission and distrib...

AI summary The document provides data on annual avoided costs of energy and capacity, as well as CO2e emissions, from NS Power's 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) under Scenario 2.0C. It also includes cost-effectiveness ratios calculated using 2023 present values and details on various energy efficiency programs such as Home Energy Assessment and Affordable Multi-family Housing.

Performance Targets consist of: - Cumulative annual energy savings; - Cumulative annual system-peak demand savings; Performance targets are at the portfolio (i.e. DSM Plan) level. The cumulative annual system-peak demand savings Performanc...

AI summary Performance targets include cumulative annual energy and system-peak demand savings, with specific exclusions for demand response savings from new or available demand capacity. Targets are set at the DSM Plan level and apply to specific programs such as Affordable Single-family Homes and Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project.

10. CONCLUSION - The Settlement Plan is responsive to the climate emergency and helps advance recent environmental goals - preparing for the future. The Settlement Plan positions E1 to achieve levels of DSM in the future and is a - transit...

AI summary The Settlement Plan addresses the climate emergency, increases energy efficiency targets, expands accessibility and equity initiatives, and delivers significant cost savings to ratepayers. It aims to achieve 1.2% DSM savings, supports underserved communities, and provides financial benefits exceeding the investment. The plan is achievable, stakeholder-informed, and in the best interest of ratepayers.

1 3.4 SETTLEMENT PLAN – CUSTOMER GROUPS & SEGMENTS To ensure the Settlement Plan represents all Nova Scotians and is accessible for all to enjoy the benefits of energy efficiency, the Settlement Plan was designed with customers top of mind...

AI summary The Settlement Plan was designed with customer segments in mind to ensure all Nova Scotians benefit from energy efficiency. It focuses on three major groups: Residential, BNI, and Diverse & Underserved Communities, with investments outlined for 2023–2025. The plan also emphasizes access for four major categories: residential, small business, commercial & industrial, and diverse & underserved communities.

4.2.2.3 MI'KMAW HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT - The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project program component is a whole-home retrofit service offered - to customers at no-cost. Available to band-owned homes in Mi'kmaw communities, the Mi'...

AI summary The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project offers no-cost whole-home retrofits to band-owned homes in Mi'kmaw communities, including energy assessments, building envelope improvements, and heating system upgrades. The program also includes appliance replacements for eligible low-income and Mi'kmaw customers, and Table 26 summarizes its investment, energy savings, and key components.

Table 26: Three-Year Summary of the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project Program Component Annual Plan24 Investment Energy Savings Demand Savings Participation ($M) (GWh) (MW) (products) (homes) 2023 Total 1.2 0.5 0.2 130 118 2024 Total...

AI summary The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project is a low-income program targeting Mi'kmaw communities, focusing on energy efficiency upgrades and education. It addresses barriers such as affordability, awareness, and resource limitations, and includes measures like home energy assessments, heating systems, and appliance replacements. The program has evolved from a pilot initiative into a standalone component under the DSM Resource Plan.

4.2.2.6 AFFORDABLE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES This is a new program component being re-introduced under the Existing Residential Program in the Settlement Plan. Re-introduction of this program component provides an opportunity to ensure equity of...

AI summary The Affordable Single-family Homes program component is being reintroduced under the Existing Residential Program in the Settlement Plan. It offers no-cost, whole-home retrofits for income-qualified Nova Scotians, building on past Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (E1) initiatives. The program includes energy assessments, building envelope improvements, and appliance replacements for eligible low-income and Mi'kmaw customers.

Table 9: 2023-2025 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings, by Program Component Residential (Res) Energy Efficiency (EE) Programs Efficient Product Rebates 14.1 30.8 32.3 279.0 3.5 - 1.1 0.7 2.2 1.4 Appliance Retirement 3.1 2.0 3.7 15 0.5...

AI summary Table 9 presents investment and savings data for various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia from 2023 to 2025, including residential and business programs. The data outlines investments, lifetime benefits, energy savings, and other metrics for different initiatives.

Existing Residential 20.9 50.3 37.3 403 10.3 - 15 11 2.4 1.8 Efficient Product Installation 3.1 6.6 11.2 59 1.7 2.2 1.4 2.2 1.4 Affordable Mult-Family Housing 1.3 3.8 1.9 34 0.6 1.2 0.9 2.9 2.0 Home Energy Assessment 3.9 21.7 8.6 17.2 4.3...

AI summary The table presents investment and savings data for various energy efficiency and demand response programs in 2023, including Efficient Product Installation, Affordable Mult-Family Housing, Home Energy Assessment, and others, with metrics such as investment, savings, and benefit/cost ratios.

11 Table 11: 2024 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings, by Program Component 2024 Investment a ($ million) Lifetime Benefits b ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak EE Demand Savings (MW) Availabl...

AI summary Table 11 outlines the 2024 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings by Program Component, detailing investments, benefits, energy savings, and costs for various energy efficiency, enabling strategies, and demand response programs in Nova Scotia.

1 3.4 SETTLEMENT PLAN – CUSTOMER GROUPS & SEGMENTS To ensure the Settlement Plan represents all Nova Scotians and is accessible for all to enjoy the benefits of energy efficiency, the Settlement Plan was designed with customers top of mind...

AI summary The Settlement Plan is designed to ensure energy efficiency benefits are accessible to all Nova Scotians, with a focus on customer segments such as residential, BNI, and diverse & underserved communities. The plan outlines investments for 2023-2025 and emphasizes access across various market segments.

19 Table 26: Three-Year Summary of the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project Program Component Annual Plan24 Investment Energy Savings Demand Savings Participation ($M) (GWh) (MW) (products) (homes) 2023 Total 1.2 0.5 0.2 130 118 2024 Tot...

AI summary The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project aims to improve energy efficiency in Mi'kmaw communities through investments in energy-saving measures. The three-year plan outlines investments, energy and demand savings, and participation targets. Key barriers include affordability, awareness, and resource limitations, as well as split incentives affecting implementation.

ative products, - demonstrating the products to participants, engaging with customers about energy efficiency, installer - training and education, reporting and data collection, and marketing efforts. - The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency P...

AI summary The text outlines the delivery mechanisms for various energy efficiency programs, including the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project, Green Heat, and the Home Energy Assessment program. It describes the roles of E1's delivery agents, partnership with Mi'kmaw communities, and collaboration with NRCan licensed Service Organizations to deliver these initiatives.

- 20 a The number of individual products rebated through Efficient Product Installation, the Affordable Multi-family Housing & Non-21 Profit Organizations, and Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project. - 22 b The number of households complet...

AI summary The text provides details on the number of products rebated and households completing energy efficiency upgrades through various programs, including the Efficient Product Installation, Affordable Multi-family Housing & Non-Profit Organizations, and Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project.

Performance Targets consist of: - Cumulative annual energy savings; - Cumulative annual system-peak demand savings; Performance targets are at the portfolio (i.e. DSM Plan) level. The cumulative annual system-peak demand savings Performanc...

AI summary The performance targets outlined include cumulative annual energy and system-peak demand savings, with specific exclusions for Demand Response savings from new or available demand capacity. Targets also apply to specific affordable housing and Mi'kmaw energy efficiency programs, as well as available demand response capacity during winter peak periods.

10. CONCLUSION - The Settlement Plan is responsive to the climate emergency and helps advance recent environmental goals - preparing for the future. The Settlement Plan positions E1 to achieve levels of DSM in the future and is a - transit...

AI summary The Settlement Plan addresses the climate emergency and supports environmental goals by increasing DSM targets to 1.2% of NS Power's load, reducing emissions, and improving accessibility and equity. It is cost-effective, delivering significant benefits to ratepayers, and is achievable with stakeholder input and expertise.

t reducing energy burdens for this population produces benefits for these customers in energy cost savings, and for all ratepayers through, for example, a reduction in arrears and collection expenses. [55] In its rebuttal evidence, E1 ackn...

AI summary E1 acknowledges pandemic-related challenges in meeting 2020-2021 savings targets for underserved communities but remains confident in achieving Settlement Plan goals. It proposes a 15.8 GWh performance target (90% threshold) for specific programs and designates 23.6 GWh of incidental savings as a performance indicator, with the CA deeming this reasonable.

June 29, 2022 VIA EMAIL 30611 Ms. Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M10473 - EfficiencyOne 2023-2...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate submits closing remarks on EfficiencyOne's DSM Plan Application, emphasizing the need for improved low-income savings projections, supporting a 90% performance target for low-income programs, advocating for accurate avoided cost calculations, and prioritizing cost-effectiveness testing methodologies. They also stress the importance of expanding low-income housing projects.

han the previous average of 8% for the 2015 to 2020. This increased goal is a very important step in making the plan more equitable and helping address broader issues in Nova Scotia ."[31](#page-13-1) M10473, E1 2023-2025 DSM Plan Applicat...

AI summary The document discusses increasing Nova Scotia Power's DSM goal from 8% to address equity issues, with support from organizations like the Consumer Advocate and Ecology Action Centre. E1 proposes a 15.8 GWh performance target for programs targeting underserved communities, including low-income and Indigenous groups, while maintaining incidental savings as indicators.

t reducing energy burdens for this population produces benefits for these customers in energy cost savings, and for all ratepayers through, for example, a reduction in arrears and collection expenses. [55] In its rebuttal evidence, E1 ackn...

AI summary E1 acknowledges pandemic-related challenges in meeting energy savings targets for underserved communities but remains confident in achieving Settlement Plan goals. E1 proposes a 15.8 GWh target for specific programs and designates 23.6 GWh of incidental savings as a performance indicator. The CA deems this counter-proposal reasonable.