Topic:"Residential Programs" in M13053

Table 2: 2026 Plan as Approved, 2026 Mid-course Adjustment, Year-end Forecast, and Q2 Results p , Affordable Multifamily Housing 1.0 17.0 0.5 1.8 0.8 14.7 0.2 1.0 0.9 15.6 0.4 1.1 0.2 0.3 3.9 5.7 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 1 1 l Affordable Single-fam...

AI summary The table outlines various energy efficiency programs and their performance metrics for 2026, including approved plans, mid-course adjustments, year-end forecasts, and Q2 results. It includes data for affordable housing, efficient product installation, home energy assessments, and low-income programs.

Program status compares the 2026 year-end forecast to the 2026 mid-course adjustment. 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...

AI summary The text discusses program status, comparing 2026 forecasts and mid-course adjustments, with color codes indicating variances from targets. It mentions the end of the New Home Construction program component in 2023 and references E1's 2023-2025 DSM Plan. It also notes participation by low-income customers and demand response results for a specific period.

Table 4: Unit Cost First-Year Unit Cost 2026 Plan as Approved ($/kWh) 2026 Mid-Course Adjustment ($/kWh) 2026 Year-end Forecast ($/kWh) 2026 Actual YTD ($/kWh) al Efficient Product Rebates 0.52 0.34 0.41 0.45 enti Existing Residential 0.65...

AI summary Table 4 presents unit costs for various energy efficiency programs under the 2026 DSM Extension Plan, including approved, adjusted, forecasted, and actual year-to-date costs. The data covers residential, low-income, and business programs, with a subtotal for Enabling Strategies.

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 includes two programs: Efficient Product Rebates and Existing Residential. The New Home Construction program component under the New Residential program ended on December 31, 2023, with its wind-up outlined in E1's 2023-2025 DSM Plan. Tables 5 and 6 provide Q2 program highlights, and E1 explains changes of 25% or more in year-end forecasts, particularly in demand savings for the Existing Residential program.

13 4.1 Residential Efficient Product Rebates - 14 The Residential Efficient Product Rebates program consists of one program component: - 15 Instant Savings

AI summary The Residential Efficient Product Rebates program includes the Instant Savings component, which is designed to help residential customers reduce energy costs through immediate rebates for efficient products.

16 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 the performance of the Residential Efficient Product Rebates program in 2026, showing lower-than-expected energy savings due to lower-than-anticipated uptake of high-energy-saving products like the four-pack of smart thermostats. The rebate for this product was reduced in January 2026 after exceeding expectations in 2024 and early 2025.

2 4.2 Existing Residential - 3 The Existing Residential program consists of the following program components: - 4 Affordable Multifamily Housing and Non-Profit Organizations; - 5 Affordable Single-family Homes; - 6 Efficient Product Instal...

AI summary The Existing Residential program includes components such as Affordable Multifamily Housing, Efficient Product Installation, and Home Energy Assessment, among others, aimed at promoting energy efficiency in residential settings.

11 Table 6: Existing Residential EXISTING RESIDENTIAL (2026) Existing Residential Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2026 Plan as Approved 35.2 4.3 23.0 0.65 2026 MCA target 26.9 8.8 22.3 0.8...

AI summary The table shows energy and demand savings along with expenditures for the Existing Residential program in 2026. Year-end forecasts are lower than mid-course adjustment targets due to revised expectations for the Home Energy Assessment program.

Home Energy Assessment Highlights • In Q2, the program component team continued to focus on closing out open projects from several Home Energy Assessment program streams including the Canada Greener Homes Loan program, which provides inter...

AI summary The Home Energy Assessment program component team is working to close out remaining projects from several streams, including the Canada Greener Homes Loan program, which is expected to end by September 30, 2026, and the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program, which is closed to new applications and requires final assessments by December 31, 2026.

Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project Highlights - A new cohort of participants was enrolled in Q2, representing the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project's ninth and final cohort since it was launched as a pilot in 2018 and then became...

AI summary The Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project has completed its ninth and final cohort, with enrollment set to conclude in early Q3. E1 released the 2025 Impact Report, detailing the program's results and available in English and Mi'kmaw.

EXISTING RESIDENTIAL (2026) "The Residential Behaviour program will require a minimum of 1 bill cycle following the reintroduction of data into [My Energy Insights] MEI before it can produce results. Forecast restoration is by end of Q3 20...

AI summary The Residential Behaviour program will not resume in 2026 due to a required data restoration timeline, aligning with E1's 2027-2031 DSM Plan. Expenditures are expected to be $0.2 million at year-end as the program is being wound down.

Business Energy Rebates Highlights - Business Energy Rebates delivered strong results in Q2 in both the Instant Rebates and Application Rebates services and remains on track to achieve its mid-course adjusted energy savings and demand savi...

AI summary Business Energy Rebates delivered strong results in Q2, with both Instant Rebates and Application Rebates services performing well. Solar PV rebates, launched as a pilot in Q2 2024, ended in Q2 2025, while Instant Rebates saw increased uptake due to promotion efforts. Preparations were made for the July 1 launch of expanded lighting controls measures.

3 Table 8: Custom Incentives CUSTOM INCENTIVES (2026) Custom Incentives Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2026 Plan as Approved 38.0 7.4 10.8 0.28 2026 MCA target 41.2 7.4 11.5 0.28 2026 Yea...

AI summary The year-end forecast for Custom Incentives in 2026 is closely aligned with the mid-course adjusted and 2026 Plan as Approved targets for energy savings, demand savings, expenditures, and unit cost, indicating consistency in performance and planning.

Program Component • The Direct Installation program is comprised of the Small Business Energy Solutions program component. Small Business Energy Solutions offers small businesses incentives and resources to encourage them to make energy ef...

AI summary The Direct Installation program includes the Small Business Energy Solutions component, which provides incentives and resources for small businesses to implement energy-efficient upgrades. Participants can choose between an audit path with a no-charge energy audit or a do-it-yourself path, and are directed to contractors through the Efficiency Preferred Partner Network or their own choice.

DIRECT INSTALLATION (2026) • Given the high demand, the program component team is working closely with small businesses as new applications are received to communicate clearly about the timelines they can expect for final project completio...

AI summary The Direct Installation (2026) program is experiencing high demand, prompting the program component team to work closely with small businesses to provide clear communication on project timelines as new applications are received.

Table 12: Results Applicable to Low-Income and Underserved Communities, Non-Targeted Program Components 2026 Pla an Performa nce Indicator 5 20 26 Mid-Cou ırse Adjustn nents 2026 Foreca i) Q2 a nd YTD 2 2026 Re sults First-Year Energy Savi...

AI summary Table 12 presents results and performance indicators for low-income and underserved communities related to energy savings, participation, and expenditures under various programs. The data covers energy savings, investment, and participation numbers across multiple program components in 2026.

Area of focus: Partnership Development - E1's strategic partnerships continued with a range of organizations in Q2. Activities with partners included: - o Planning for a series of summer camps (related to energy efficiency, green careers,...

AI summary E1 continued expanding strategic partnerships in Q2, including planning summer camps with various organizations, hosting training sessions for small businesses, and collaborating with CORAH to support 55+ clients. The Efficiency Preferred Partner network maintained 436 members and engaged in activities such as webinars, training, and focus groups.

Area of focus: Market Transformation • Heat pump water heater market transformation activities continued in Q2. A series of heat pump water heater installer training sessions were held in Sydney, Truro, and the Halifax Regional Municipalit...

AI summary Heat pump water heater market transformation activities continued in Q2, including installer training sessions in multiple locations and promotion of a new mid-stream rebate program launched in Q1, allowing contractors to pass rebates to customers through Instant Savings.

1 3. 2026 RATE CLASS RESULTS BY PROGRAM - 2 Tables 4 through 8 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 This section provides a breakdown of net incremental energy and net peak demand savings, expenditures, and participation achieved year-to-date by rate class within each program for 2026.

6 Table 4: Residential Efficient Product Rebates Rate Class Results Residential Efficient Product Rebates (2026 YTD) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Expenditures ($ million) Units Reba...

AI summary Table 4 presents the results of the Residential Efficient Product Rebates program for 2026, showing energy savings, expenditures, and units rebated across various rate classes. The majority of savings and rebates are concentrated in the Residential/Charitable category, with minimal contributions from other categories.

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.

Table 5: Existing Residential Rate Class Results Existing Residential (2026 YTD) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Expenditures ($ million) Housing Units / Products (#)\ Residential/Char...

AI summary Table 5 presents the existing residential rate class results, showing energy savings, peak demand savings, expenditures, and the number of housing units or products for various rate classes in Nova Scotia. The data includes first-year and lifetime energy savings, with the Residential/Charitable class contributing the most significant savings.

15 3 Existing Residential includes the following program components: Affordable Multifamily Housing and Non-Profit Organizations, Efficient Product 4 Installation, Home Energy Assessment, Affordable Single-family Homes, Mi'kmaw Home Energy...

AI summary The text outlines the components of the Existing Residential program, including Affordable Multifamily Housing and Non-Profit Organizations, Efficient Product Installation, and Home Energy Assessment. It also explains that the Home Energy Assessment program primarily includes homes heated by electricity, with some non-electric homes receiving limited DSM funding. The BNI Efficient Product Rebates program includes both business and some residential participants.

4 Custom Incentives includes the Custom program component and Strategic Energy Management program component. Strategic Energy 5 Management participants are each counted once, but their participation is ongoing throughout the year. 6 \ Cust...

AI summary The Custom Incentives program includes both the Custom program component and the Strategic Energy Management program component. Strategic Energy Management participants are counted once but remain engaged throughout the year. The Custom Incentives program also includes some residential customers such as farms, community groups on charitable rate codes, rental apartment buildings, and condominium buildings.

10 Table 8: Direct Installation Rate Class Results Direct Installation (2026 YTD) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Expenditures ($ million) Products (#) Residential/Charitable (2,3,4) 0...

AI summary Table 8 presents the results of the Direct Installation program across various rate classes in 2026, including energy savings, peak demand savings, expenditures, and the number of products installed. The data shows varying levels of impact across different customer segments, with General (11) being the most significant in terms of energy savings.

13 Direct Installation includes the Small Business Energy Solutions program component. - 1 Table 9 provides a breakdown of year-to-date expenditures by rate class within the Demand - 2 Response program.

AI summary The text references a table that breaks down 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.