Topic:"Operating Expenses" in M12438

13 BNI Efficient Product Rebates - 14 Business Energy Rebates (Application Rebates and Instant Rebates) - 15 In Q2 2024, the incentive cap was raised for certain lighting measures from 'up to 50% off' of unit - 16 cost to 'up to 75% off' o...

AI summary In Q2 2024, the incentive cap for lighting measures under BNI Efficient Product Rebates was increased to 75% to boost participation and energy savings. However, due to E1's budget constraints for 2025, the cap reverted to 50% by April 15, 2025, despite initial strong results post-incentive change.

1 2. 2025 RATE CLASS RESULTS BY PROGRAM - 2 Tables 2 through 6 provide a breakdown of net incremental energy and net peak demand - 3 savings, expenditures, and participation achieved year-to-date, by rate class within each - 4 program.

AI summary The document presents data from tables 2 through 6, which detail net incremental energy and peak demand savings, expenditures, and participation by rate class within each program as of 2025. These tables provide a year-to-date breakdown of program performance metrics.

explain the factors contributing to the decrease in energy savings and the corresponding - increase in program costs observed within the Small Business Energy Solutions program. Response IR-02: Following an extended period of low participa...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) attributes decreased energy savings and increased costs in the Small Business Energy Solutions program to 2023 challenges like supply chain issues, contractor prioritization of large projects, inflation, and loan repayment obligations. Q2 2024 changes, including higher eligibility caps, extended pre-approval windows, and increased incentives for non-lighting/heating measures, boosted participation but raised per-unit costs due to more complex installations.

January 6, 2026 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Gina Thompson Senior Director Regulatory Affairs EfficiencyOne 300 - 230 Brownlow Avenue Dartmouth, NS B3B 0G5 Dear Ms. Thompson: M12438 – EfficiencyOne – 2025 Q...

AI summary EfficiencyOne submitted its Q2 2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) report, achieving 36.2 GWh energy savings and 7.4 MW peak demand savings. The report's unit cost of $0.40/kWh exceeds the 2025 Plan as Approved cost of $0.38/kWh. The Board accepted the report but invited further questions or concerns.