Topic:"Residential Programs" in M12579

2.2.1 Analysis - The updated Q3 2025 year-end forecast reflects the balance programs are managing throughout - E1's portfolio as the end of both 2025 and the 2023-2025 DSM Plan period approach. To remain within the total approved investmen...

AI summary The Q3 2025 forecast shows scaled-back participation in most energy efficiency programs due to budget constraints, with the exception of Existing Residential, which is impacted by the unavailability of AMI data from NS Power following a cybersecurity incident. The closure of the Canada Greener Homes Grant and changes to LED lighting measures also affect program performance. Demand Response program results are below targets.

Table 2: 2025 Plan as Approved, Year-End Forecast, Q3 and Year-to-date (YTD) Results 5 Plan as App proved 202 5 Year-End For ecast , 0 3 and YTD 2025 Resu ılts F rogram Status Instant Savings 9.7 99.9 1.0 4.5 16.2 166.9 0.7 3.5 0.8 15.6 7....

AI summary Table 2 presents data on the 2025 Plan as approved, year-end forecasts, and results for Q3 and year-to-date (YTD) for various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia. The table includes metrics like participation numbers, savings, and performance across different initiatives such as Instant Savings, Affordable Multi-family Housing, and Home Energy Assessment.

Program status compares the 2025 year-end forecast to 2025 Plan as Approved targets. Green denotes an anticipated variance of less than 10% below, yellow denotes an anticipated variance of 10% to 25% below, and red denotes an anticipated v...

AI summary The document discusses the status of energy efficiency programs, highlighting variances between 2025 forecasts and approved targets, with color-coded indicators for performance. It notes the conclusion of the New Home Construction program component and references E1's 2023-2025 DSM Plan. Low-income participation and demand response results during the 2024/25 peak period are also mentioned.

1 Table 3: Participation Rates Participation 2025 Plan as Approved Q3 2025 Results YTD 2025 Results YTD Results as % of 2025 Plan as Approved Participation Unit Efficient Product Rebates 82,221 9,795 107,083 130% Units rebated Appliance Re...

AI summary Table 3 outlines participation rates across various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia under the 2025 Plan. It shows performance metrics such as units rebated, projects completed, and participation percentages relative to the approved plan. The data covers residential and business programs, with some programs showing high participation rates while others lag significantly.

1 Table 4: Unit Cost First-Year Unit Cost 2025 Plan as Approved ($/kWh) 2025 Year-End forecast ($/kWh) 2025 Actual YTD ($/kWh) Efficient Product Rebates 0.51 0.23 0.19 Existing Residential 0.39 0.65 0.61 Residential New Residential N/A N/A...

AI summary Table 4 presents unit costs for various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, including residential, low-income, and business programs. The table compares approved, forecasted, and actual costs for 2025. The 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan Compliance filing is referenced, which was approved by the NSUARB on November 8, 2022.

1 4. RESIDENTIAL SECTOR - 2 E1's Residential sector consists of the following two programs: - 3 Efficient Product Rebates; and - 4 Existing Residential - 5 Note: The New Home Construction program component under the New Residential program...

AI summary The Residential sector under E1 includes Efficient Product Rebates and Existing Residential programs. The New Home Construction program ended in 2023. Q3 achieved 8.7 GWh energy savings and 3.1 MW peak demand savings. E1 forecasts meeting 2025 demand savings target but expects to undershoot energy savings target, though meeting three-year targets. Tables 5 and 6 provide details.

25 Table 5: Residential Efficient Product Rebates RESIDENTIAL EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2025) Residential Efficient Product Rebates Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2025 Plan as Approved 1...

AI summary Table 5 outlines the Residential Efficient Product Rebates for 2025, showing energy and demand savings, expenditures, and unit costs. The 2025 Year-end forecast indicates higher energy savings than the approved plan, mainly due to strong performance in the Instant Savings program component.

EXISTING RESIDENTIAL (2025) • The program component team is working closely with contractors to address the backlog of applicants. Participants who have been waiting the longest are being prioritized.

AI summary The program component team is addressing the backlog of applicants in the Existing Residential (2025) program by prioritizing participants who have been waiting the longest.

EXISTING RESIDENTIAL (2025) • E1, its partners, and community housing managers continued to gather information to better estimate the number of homes in Mi'kmaw communities that are expected to enroll in the program component between 2025...

AI summary E1 and its partners are gathering information to estimate the number of homes in Mi'kmaw communities enrolling in the program component between 2025 and March 2027.

2 5.3 Direct Installation 3 The Direct Installation program is marketed as Small Business Energy Solutions.

AI summary The Direct Installation program, marketed as Small Business Energy Solutions, is discussed in the context of Nova Scotia's regulatory proceedings. The text highlights the program's branding and its role in energy initiatives.

DIRECT INSTALLATION (2025) the Efficiency Preferred Partner Network or a contractor of their choosing to complete and install approved measures.

AI summary The document outlines that EfficiencyOne's Preferred Partner Network or their contractors can install approved measures under the 2025 Direct Installation program, part of Nova Scotia's energy efficiency initiatives.

1 Table 12: Results Applicable to Low-Income and Underserved Communities, Non-Targeted Program Components 2025 Plan Performance Indicators 2025 Forecast (Year-End) Q3 and YTD 2025 Results First-Year Energy Savings Lifetime Energy Savings P...

AI summary Table 12 presents the results of low-income and underserved community programs under the 2025 Plan, including energy savings, peak demand savings, investment, and participation metrics. The data shows minimal performance in key areas such as energy savings and participation for various program components.

Education and Outreach Highlights Education and Outreach in Q3 included the following activities: • The Green Schools initiative began planning for the 2025/2026 school year. Preparations included a strategic planning session with the admi...

AI summary Education and Outreach in Q3 focused on the Green Schools initiative's planning for the 2025/2026 school year, including strategic planning sessions and training for administrators.

1.2 Results E1 provides explanations of changes of 25 percent or more in the year-end forecast expenditures within rate classes, as compared to the 2025 Plan as Approved. Like in Q1 and Q2, this applies to the large general, small industri...

AI summary E1 explains changes in year-end forecast expenditures for various rate classes, noting higher-than-expected participation in programs like Demand Response and Custom Incentives for certain classes, while others show lower-than-expected participation. Year-to-date actual expenditures are 76% of the 2025 Plan as Approved.

6 Table 2: Residential Efficient Product Rebates Rate Class Results Residential Efficient Product Rebates (2025 YTD) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Expenditures ($ million) Units Reba...

AI summary Table 2 presents the results of residential efficient product rebates for 2025, showing energy and demand savings across various rate classes, along with expenditures and units rebated. The data highlights the impact of rebate programs on energy efficiency and savings.

9 Residential Efficient Product Rebates includes the Appliance Replacement and Instant Savings program components. The Appliance Replacement 10 program component ended on January 8, 2025. 11 \ The Appliance Retirement program component col...

AI summary The text discusses the Residential Efficient Product Rebates program, which includes the Appliance Replacement and Instant Savings components. The Appliance Replacement program ended on January 8, 2025, and the Appliance Retirement component collects eligible appliances from BNI customers and residential customers.

Table 3: Existing Residential Rate Class Results Existing Residential (2025 YTD) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Expenditures ($ million) Housing Units / Products (#) Residential/Chari...

AI summary Table 3 presents the existing residential rate class results for 2025, showing energy and demand savings, expenditures, and the number of housing units or products across various rate classes. The data includes savings metrics and financial expenditures related to energy efficiency programs.

Date Filed: November 25, 2025 Page 4 of 6 9 \ Includes apartments. Participation total contains mixed units, as per the tracked participation unit within each program component. 14 BNI Efficient Product Rebates includes the Business Energy...

AI summary The text provides details about participation in energy efficiency programs, including the inclusion of apartments and mixed units, as well as the eligibility of certain residential customers in the BNI Efficient Product Rebates program.