Topic:"Residential Programs" in M12875

1 Table 2: 2026 Plan as Approved, 2026 Mid-course Adjustment, and Q1 Results 2026 Plan as Approved 2026 Mid-Course Adjustments Q1 and YTD 2026 Results Program Status Instant Savings 4.8 47.2 0.5 2.5 4.7 46.1 0.3 1.6 0.7 0.7 7.3 7.3 0.0 0.0...

AI summary The text presents a table comparing the 2026 Plan as Approved, 2026 Mid-course Adjustments, and Q1 Results for various energy efficiency programs. It outlines program participation metrics and performance indicators for initiatives such as Instant Savings, Residential Efficient Product Installation, and Home Energy Assessment.

6 Program status compares the 2026 mid-course adjustment to 2026 Plan as Approved targets. Green denotes an anticipated variance of less than 10% below, yellow denotes an anticipated variance of 7 10% to 25% below, and red denotes an antic...

AI summary The text discusses the status of energy efficiency programs, highlighting anticipated variances from 2026 targets and the end of the New Home Construction program component in December 2023. It also notes participation by low-income customers and demand response results for the 2025/2026 peak period.

5 Table 3: Participation Rates Participation 2026 Plan as Approved Q1 2026 Results YTD 2026 Results YTD Results as % of 2026 Plan as Approved Participation Unit Efficient Product Rebates 33,682 9,055 9,055 27% Units rebated Instant Savings...

AI summary Table 3 presents participation rates for various energy efficiency and demand response programs under the 2026 DSM Extension Plan. It compares approved targets with actual results for Q1 2026 and year-to-date (YTD) 2026. Some programs have achieved significant portions of their targets, while others, such as residential behavior, have not met any targets.

1 Table 4: Unit Cost First-Year Unit Cost 2026 Plan as Approved ($/kWh) 2026 MCA ($/kWh) 2026 Actual YTD ($/kWh) Efficient Product Rebates 0.52 0.34 0.55 Existing Residential 0.65 0.83 0.60 Residential Residential Subtotal 0.64 0.76 0.60 L...

AI summary Table 4 outlines the unit costs for various energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia, comparing the 2026 Plan as Approved, the 2026 MCA, and actual YTD costs. It highlights differences in cost across residential, low-income, and BNI programs, with references to the 2026 DSM Extension Application and associated matter number M12249.

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 E1's Residential sector includes Efficient Product Rebates and Existing Residential programs. The New Home Construction program ended in 2023 per the 2023-2025 DSM Plan. Q1 achieved 7.7 GWh energy savings and 1.9 MW peak demand savings, with mid-course adjustments noted for rebate program metrics.

17 4.1 Residential Efficient Product Rebates - 18 The Residential Efficient Product Rebates program consists of one program component: - 19 Instant Savings

AI summary The Residential Efficient Product Rebates program includes a single component: Instant Savings. This section outlines the structure of the rebate program under Nova Scotia's regulatory framework for energy efficiency initiatives.

20 Table 5: Residential Efficient Product Rebates RESIDENTIAL EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2026) Residential Efficient Product Rebates Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2026 Plan as Approved 4...

AI summary Table 5 presents data on residential efficient product rebates for 2026, including energy savings, demand savings, and expenditures. The mid-course adjusted demand savings are lower compared to the 2026 Plan, with factors influencing this difference being discussed.

EXISTING RESIDENTIAL (2026)

AI summary The document focuses on existing residential programs in Nova Scotia for 2026, contextualized within regulatory proceedings involving energy efficiency, demand-side management, and utility oversight. Key themes include program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with energy policies.

2 5. BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT AND INSTITUTIONAL (BNI) SECTOR - 3 The BNI sector consists of the following three programs: - 4 Efficient Product Rebates; - 5 Custom Incentives; and - 6 Direct Installation. 1 7 - 8 Energy Manager Placements - 9...

AI summary The BNI sector includes Efficient Product Rebates, Custom Incentives, and Direct Installation programs. E1's Energy Manager Placements identified DSM opportunities, with four partially funded positions in Q1 2026. The sector achieved 22.1 GWh of incremental savings and 3.4 MW peak demand savings in Q1, with variances in Direct Installation demand savings explained in tables 7-9.

Custom Highlights - The Retrofit and New Construction services delivered steady Q1 results, supported by sustained participation levels and ongoing customer interest. Year-to-date performance aligns with expectations and the outlook for bo...

AI summary The Retrofit and New Construction services achieved strong Q1 results with sustained participation. Retrofit projects focused on compressed air, refrigeration, and HVAC, aligning with 2026 outlooks.

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 energy efficiency initiatives under Nova Scotia's regulatory framework.

5 Table 9: Direct Installation DIRECT INSTALLATION (2026) Direct Installation Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2026 Plan as Approved 6.1 1.5 5.8 0.95 2026 MCA 6.9 1.1 6.3 0.91 Q1 2026 Actua...

AI summary Table 9 compares Direct Installation energy and demand savings, expenditures, and unit costs under the 2026 Plan, Mid-Course Adjustment (MCA), and Q1 2026 Actuals. Energy savings and expenditures align with the approved plan, but demand savings are lower due to the product mix of projects expected to close in 2026.

DIRECT INSTALLATION (2026) the Efficiency Preferred Partner Network or a contractor of their choosing to complete and install approved measures.

AI summary The 2026 Direct Installation program allows participants to choose between the Efficiency Preferred Partner Network or alternative contractors for approved measure installations, emphasizing flexibility in implementation.

2 6. DEMAND RESPONSE - 3 E1 launched its Demand Response program in 2023, an initiative outlined in the 2023-2025 Plan - 4 and the 2026 DSM Extension, with a Performance Target at the end of 2026 of 16.3 MW of - 5 available capacity. It is...

AI summary E1 launched its Demand Response program in 2023 as part of the 2023-2025 Plan and the 2026 DSM Extension, aiming for 16.3 MW of available capacity by 2026. The program includes the BNI Demand Response component (Smart Synergy) and the Residential Demand Response component (Eco Shift), with eligible devices such as smart thermostats and EV chargers. E1 expects to meet the 90 percent compliance threshold for the available capacity target.

Efficiency Project 2026 Plan as Ap proved 2026 Mid-Course Adjustment Q1 and YTD 2026 Results First-Year Energy Lifetime Energy Peak Demand Participation First-Year Energy Energy Energy Den Demand Investment First-Year Energy Savings (GWh)...

AI summary The Efficiency Project table outlines energy savings and participation metrics for various programs in 2026, including Affordable Multi-family Housing, Affordable Single-family Homes, and the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project. The data reflects both projected and actual results, including energy savings, peak demand reductions, and expenditures.

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AI summary The table presents results related to low-income and underserved communities under non-targeted program components, including energy savings, participation numbers, and investment figures. It includes data for residential, business, and BNI programs and references the 2026 DSM Extension Application (M11249).

9 Residential Efficient Product Rebates includes Instant Savings program component.

AI summary The text mentions that the Residential Efficient Product Rebates program includes the Instant Savings program component.

13 Direct Installation includes the Small Business Energy Solutions program component. 14 9 Date Filed: May 25, 2026 Page 8 of 11 - 1 Table 8 provides a breakdown of year-to-date expenditures by rate class within the Demand - 2 Response pr...

AI summary The document references a breakdown of year-to-date expenditures by rate class within the Demand Response program and mentions the inclusion of the Small Business Energy Solutions program component under Direct Installation.

Table 1 Update on Implementation of 2023-2024 Evaluation Recommendations Year Evaluation/ Verification Recommendation Text Comments Expected Period of Completion 2025 Evaluator Focus LED fixture rebates on application-based and direct inst...

AI summary The table outlines the implementation status of 2023-2024 evaluation recommendations, specifically focusing on LED fixture rebates targeting small businesses, institutions, and non-profits. E1 agrees with the recommendation, and ongoing efforts include marketing and identifying lighting opportunities in laggard markets.

Request IR-3: - The Residential Program has been paused indefinitely due to the inability to collect data from NS - Power. However, the forecast still includes $1.2 million in program spending against a $2.1 million - budget, despite no fo...

AI summary The Residential Program has been paused indefinitely due to data collection issues with NS Power, yet the forecast still includes program spending without measurable energy savings. Questions are raised about ongoing obligations, data access, and the potential restart of the program.