Topic:"Mikmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project" in M12249

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

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

chieved in 2024 is not expected to continue in 2025 or 2026 as discussed in subsequent sections. overachieved its targets, driven by project completions in the Retrofit and New Construction services. For demand response, E1 has seen a shor...

AI summary E1 overachieved 2024 targets due to project completions in Retrofit and New Construction services but faced demand response shortfalls in 2023-2024 due to customer awareness, retention, and device adoption issues. Low-income program targets were met in 2024 but not 2023. E1 expects to achieve 90% compliance for three performance targets by 2025.

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

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

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

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

6 8.1 PERFORMANCE TARGETS - 7 The currently approved 2023-2025 Plan has been extended to include 2026 as a fourth year as outlined in - 8 the recently amended PUA . Consequently, E1's Performance Targets for the 2023-2025 period would be -...

AI summary The 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan has been extended to include 2026, as outlined in the amended Public Utilities Act (PUA). E1's Performance Targets for the 2023-2026 period include cumulative energy and peak demand savings, demand response capacity, and energy savings in low-income and equity programs. E1 is considered in compliance if it achieves 90% or more of each target.

16 Table 1: Dedicated Low-Income and Equity Program Components Program Component Assumptions Calculation for 2026 DSM Extension Calculation for DSM Reporting Affordable Multi-Family Housing and Non-Profit Organizations (AMF) • Exclusively...

AI summary This section outlines dedicated low-income and equity program components, including Affordable Multi-Family Housing, Affordable Single-Family Housing, and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project. It details assumptions, savings calculations, and performance targets established by the NSUARB for the 2023-2025 Plan period.

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.

Mikmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project - Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project will largely follow the same approach for the 2026 DSM Extension as outlined in the approved 2023-2025 Plan. - Appliance replacements will no longer be offered,...

AI summary The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project will follow the 2023-2025 Plan approach for 2026, excluding appliance replacements due to the Appliance Retirement program's wind-up. A $1.1 million investment will support 180 Mi'kmaw homes in 2026.

[23] E1 said it remains steadfast in its commitment, established in the 2023-2025 DSM Plan, to ensure that programs are both designed and delivered on an equitable and non-discriminatory basis. Specifically, the 2026 DSM Extension will con...

AI summary E1 reaffirms its commitment to equitable energy efficiency programs, as outlined in the 2023-2025 DSM Plan, and adjusts the low-income investment range based on updated census data. It also notes an increase in the portfolio unit cost for energy efficiency in 2026 due to changes in program mix and participation.

5.9 Performance Requirements [81] For the 2026 DSM Extension, E1 proposes to use the same definitions of performance metrics, targets, performance indicators, and thresholds as in the approved 2023-2025 Plan. E1 proposes that its performan...

AI summary E1 proposes to extend the 2023-2025 DSM Plan to include 2026, maintaining the same performance metrics and targets. The proposal includes specific energy and demand savings targets, as well as a total investment of $236.8 million over the four-year period. The targets include energy savings for low-income and equity programs.

2026 DSM PROGRAMMING CHANGES On the residential side, E1 ended appliance retirement on January 8, 2025, as delivery costs were rising, savings were declining as units being retired were newer and more efficient already. In addition, starti...

AI summary E1 ended appliance retirement in 2025 due to rising costs and declining savings, replaced seasonal campaigns with year-round rebates, and added electrician-installed measures for 'Eco Shift' demand response. 'Green Heat' was retired due to lower participation from federal grants, while HEA introduced virtual audits and expanded eligibility. BNI programs saw small business measure expansions and commercial battery additions to demand response.

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

AI summary The 2026 DSM Extension Application evaluates program components based on TRC and PAC. Key findings include Home Energy Assessment failing TRC due to lower savings and higher costs, BNI Efficient Product Rebates having the highest TRC/PAC, and BNI sector showing higher TRC than residential. Differences in TRC/PAC calculations for energy efficiency vs. direct installation measures are noted.

5.9 Performance Requirements [81] For the 2026 DSM Extension, E1 proposes to use the same definitions of performance metrics, targets, performance indicators, and thresholds as in the approved 2023-2025 Plan. E1 proposes that its performan...

AI summary E1 proposes extending DSM performance metrics from 2023-2025 to 2026, including targets like 528.7 GWh energy savings, 97.7 MW peak demand reduction, and 16.3 MW winter demand response. E1 also seeks to include low-income programs and estimates a $236.8M investment over four years.