Topic:"Residential Solar Pv Program" in M12780

e. - Solar-PV - The Residential Solar-PV program component provides direct support to Nova Scotia's Mi'kmaw - communities participating in the energy efficiency Mi'kmaw New Home Construction program. - Enabling Strategies - 2027–2031 inves...

AI summary The document outlines Nova Scotia's Energy Efficiency initiatives, including Solar-PV programs supporting Mi'kmaw communities, Enabling Strategies investments (2027–2031), and DSM expenditure changes. E1 increased customer incentives (71% of total costs) and reduced full-time employees. The 2032–2036 DSM Plan and collaboration with NSIESO are highlighted.

1 Table 49: Overview, Objectives, Opportunity Solar-PV • The Solar-PV program is new for 2027–2031 Plan; although, E1 has prior experience delivering solar programs. These have been supported by both DSM, provincial and federal funds, outl...

AI summary The Solar-PV program is a new initiative under the 2027–2031 Plan, with E1 having prior experience in delivering solar programs. These programs have been supported by various funds including DSM, provincial, and federal sources, such as the SolarHomes program and the Canada Greener Homes Grant.

6 Table 50: 2027–2031 Residential Solar-PV Program Component Residential Solar-PV Annual Plan Investment Generation Installed Capacity ($M) (GWh) (MW) Participation (participants) 2027 Total 0.0 0.0 0.00 0 2028 Total 0.8 0.5 0.55 55 2029 T...

AI summary The 2027–2031 Residential Solar-PV Program Component aims to provide post-installation financial incentives for residential solar-PV systems in Mi'kmaw communities participating in the Mi'kmaw New Home Construction energy efficiency program. The program is a new initiative during this period and includes measures such as solar-PV systems of approximately 10 kW nominal.

- Systems must be designed and installed by registered solar providers who are members of the Efficiency NS Preferred Partner network. - Customers must receive project approval from E1 prior to project start and systems must be grid-connec...

AI summary The text outlines requirements for solar system installations, specifying that they must be handled by registered solar providers within the Efficiency NS Preferred Partner network and that project approval from E1 is necessary before starting, with grid-connection being a prerequisite for rebate eligibility.

1 Table 51: 2027–2031 Solar-PV Performance Indicators Year Investment ($ million) Solar-PV Generation (GWh) Solar-PV Lifetime Generation (GWh) Installed Capacity (MW) Participation (products) Lifetime Unit Cost ($/kWh) Program Administrato...

AI summary Table 51 outlines projected Solar-PV performance indicators from 2027 to 2031, including investment, generation, capacity, and participation metrics. The table shows a gradual decline in investment and generation over the years, with a corresponding decrease in installed capacity and participation. The Program Administrator Cost (PAC) is defined as a benefit/cost ratio comparing lifetime benefits to DSM investment.

2 The Alternate Scenario will invest $308.4 million to achieve 435.4 GWh of incremental cumulative net 3 energy savings, 85.0 MW of cumulative system-peak demand savings, 25.5 MW of available capacity from 4 demand , and 1.7 GWh of solar-P...

AI summary The Alternate Scenario involves a $308.4 million investment to achieve energy savings and demand reductions, with a focus on maintaining cost-effective BNI demand response programs and introducing new initiatives for Mi'kmaw communities. The residential Eco Shift pathway is excluded compared to the Preferred Plan.

4 Table 4: 2027 Alternate Scenario Savings and Investment by Program Component 2027 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Available Deman...

AI summary Table 4 outlines the 2027 Alternate Scenario Savings and Investment by Program Component, detailing investments and benefits across various programs including Education and Outreach, Market Transformation, Energy Efficiency (EE), Enabling Strategies (ES), Demand Response (DR), and Solar-PV. The table provides data on investment amounts, lifetime benefits, energy savings, and other metrics for each component.

1 Table 6: 2029 Alternate Scenario Savings and Investment by Program Component 2029 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Available Deman...

AI summary Table 6 outlines the 2029 alternate scenario savings and investment for the Residential Solar-PV program component, showing an investment of $0.8 million and lifetime benefits of $0.9 million, with a weighted average measure life of 30 years and a Program Administrator Cost Test value of 1.2.

1 Table 7: 2030 Alternate Scenario Savings and Investment by Program Component 2030 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Available Deman...

AI summary Table 7 outlines the projected investment, benefits, and savings across various energy efficiency (EE), enabling strategies (ES), demand response (DR), and solar-PV programs for 2030. The data highlights the financial and energy-saving impacts of these initiatives, including residential and business programs, and emphasizes the overall savings and investment required for the DSM portfolio.

Table 8: 2031 Alternate Scenario Savings and Investment by Program Component 2031 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Available Demand...

AI summary Table 8 presents the 2031 alternate scenario savings and investment by program component, including energy efficiency (EE), enabling strategies (ES), demand response (DR), and solar-PV programs. It outlines investments, lifetime benefits, energy savings, and other metrics for residential, business, and institutional programs, as well as the Mi'kmaw community initiatives.

Table 1 Update on Implementation of 2022-2023 Evaluation Recommendations Year Evaluation/ Verification Recommendation Text Source Status Comments Expected Period of Completion wattage when information is not available from the participant....

AI summary The text provides an update on the implementation of 2022-2023 evaluation recommendations, focusing on the use of wattage information and product categorization in energy efficiency programs. It highlights the shift from manual determination by model number to automated methods.

\ \ Two different adjustment ratios are applied to solar PV projects, one for projects modelled with PV Watts and one for those modelled with RETScreen Expert. These ratios were established as part of the 2023 evaluation based on modelled...

AI summary Two different adjustment ratios are applied to solar PV projects, depending on whether they are modelled with PV Watts or RETScreen Expert. These ratios were established in the 2023 evaluation using modelled and measured energy production data from a sample of solar PV projects.

(1) Solar Photovoltaic Systems

AI summary The document section titled '(1) Solar Photovoltaic Systems' is introduced, though no further content or analysis is provided in the text chunk. The heading indicates a focus on solar PV systems within a regulatory proceeding context.

Summary [Table](#page-107-0) 139 presents a summary of the values used to calculate savings for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. The detailed methodology follows.

AI summary Table 139 summarizes the values used to calculate savings for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, with a detailed methodology provided in the document.

The electrical unitary energy savings for solar PV under HEA come from the average savings of projects rebated by SolarHomes (government funded). The SolarHomes project savings were calculated using the variables defined and listed in the...

AI summary The document discusses the calculation of electrical unitary energy savings for solar PV projects under the Home Energy Assessment (HEA) program, using data from the SolarHomes project and specific variables and models.

(1) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

AI summary The document section titled 'Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems' appears to be a heading with no further content provided. No specific details, arguments, or entities are discussed in the text.

Table 250: Solar PV Measure Summary Parameter Custom Retrofit, BER-AR Reference Measure Description and Identification Measure Solar PV systems for commercial, industrial, and agricultural facilities rebated after installation - Baseline F...

AI summary Table 250 outlines the Solar PV Measure Summary, focusing on the installation and energy savings parameters for solar PV systems in commercial, industrial, and agricultural facilities. The table includes details such as installation rates, effective useful life, and energy savings calculations.

Installation Rates For solar photovoltaic systems, the installation rate is assumed to be 100%.

AI summary The document assumes a 100% installation rate for solar photovoltaic systems, indicating full adoption of this technology in the context of Nova Scotia's regulatory proceedings.

Request IR-03: In Table 14 of Appendix A, Solar PV generation of 1.7 GWH is shown. Is this first year or lifetime generation? Please report both first year and lifetime generation, to be comparable to first year and lifetime savings for ot...

AI summary The response clarifies that the 1.7 GWh of Solar PV generation in Table 14 refers to first-year generation. It also directs to Table 51 for both first-year and lifetime generation data, ensuring comparability with other DSM programs.

- Values, page 162 (PDF 336/1442). Measure Free-ridership Participant Spillover NTGR Energy Efficiency Measures 17% 40/ 0.84 Solar PV Measures 26% 1% 0.75 - 4.8.5 INCREMENTAL COST

AI summary The text presents a table comparing free-ridership, participant spillover, and NTGR for energy efficiency and solar PV measures, followed by a section titled 'INCREMENTAL COST' which likely discusses the financial implications of these measures.

1 Request IR-01: 2 3 Reference: Appendix A, Table 49, "Program History," page 85. 4 5 Please provide a table which, for each year from 2020 to 2026, includes: 6 7 (a) total DSM investment for solar PV projects/measures, by program componen...

AI summary The document requests detailed information on DSM investments in solar PV projects from 2020 to 2026, including total investment, percentage of expenditures, number of systems installed, and funding sources. The response indicates that solar PV incentives were supported by DSM funds in specific programs and provides data for 2020–2025.

6 Table 2: Percentage of Total DSM Expenditures by Year Allocated to Solar-PV % of total DSM Expenditure 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total (BER-AR and Custom) 0.17% 0.56% 0.57% 0.68% 1.08% 0.75% 8 (c) The number of solar PV systems insta...

AI summary Table 2 shows the percentage of total DSM expenditures allocated to solar-PV from 2020 to 2025, with figures ranging from 0.17% to 1.08%. The document also references additional tables that provide details on the number of solar PV systems installed, total installed capacity, and estimated total generation.

Solar-PV Solar-PV, as modelled in Round 1 (2027-2031 DSM Plan) reflects participation that ramps up over the fiveyear period as implementation of the resource becomes more established. Solar-PV measures, as modelled, will specifically targ...

AI summary The 2027-2031 DSM Plan models Solar-PV participation increasing over five years, targeting low-income and equity groups. Incentive levels for Solar-PV remain under review and refinement. Details on modelling results are referenced in Section 3.4.

3.4 SOLAR-PV ROUND 1 MODEL RESULTS [Table 11](#page-18-1) provides insights for the Solar-PV scenario modelled in Round 1.

AI summary This section presents the results of the Solar-PV scenario modelled in Round 1, as detailed in Table 11. It provides insights into the outcomes of the solar photovoltaic initiative.

Scenario 1Solar-PV-Base - The residential solar-PV is tied to Advanced New Homes which is being delivered to Mi'kmaw communities in Nova Scotia. - The BNI solar-PV is being delivered through the BER program component and is eligible to non...

AI summary The residential solar-PV initiative is linked to Advanced New Homes in Mi'kmaw communities, while the BNI solar-PV program is delivered through the BER program and is available to nonprofits in Nova Scotia.

Solar PV Providing support to non-profits, diverse, and equity communities is the objective of E1's Solar PV programs in the 2027-2031 DSM Plan. The Residential Solar PV program provides direct support to Nova Scotia's Mi'kmaw communities...

AI summary E1's Solar PV programs aim to support non-profits and equity communities under the 2027-2031 DSM Plan. The Residential Solar PV program supports Mi'kmaw communities, while BNI Solar PV programs target non-profit organizations serving equity communities. Investment levels for BNI and Residential programs are equal.

Request IR-32: Page 17 of Appendix A – Preferred Plan states, "the residential solar-PV program is linked to Mi'kmaw New Home Construction energy efficiency program through aligned launch timing and participation assumptions." Does the pro...

AI summary The response to Request IR-32 clarifies that the proposed 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan assumes a 100% participation rate for the residential solar-PV program among Mi'kmaw New Home Construction participants, with exceptions not affecting overall savings projections.

DATE FILED: May 28, 2026 E1 (Synapse) IR-81 Page 2 of 2 1 Request IR-82: 2 3 What are the incentives for solar-PV, on a per unit basis and in total? 4 5 Response IR-82: 6 7 The proposed solar PV incentive is $1/Watt, up to $10,000 for a 10...

AI summary The document outlines a request and response regarding solar-PV incentives, specifying a rate of $1 per watt with a maximum of $10,000 for a 10 kW system, and an assumed total installation of 2,000 kW over the Plan's duration at a total incentive cost of $2,000,000.

2 Q. DO YOU SUPPORT THE INCLUSION OF THE SOLAR-PV PROGRAM? 3 A. Yes I do. The installed costs for solar PV systems have declined dramatically in recent 4 years, but the upfront costs have been a barrier to low-income customers' ability to...

AI summary The respondent supports the inclusion of the Solar-PV program, noting that while upfront costs are a barrier for low-income customers, starting with Mi'kmaw communities aligns with the New Residential program and offers cost savings through integration during new construction. The investment is estimated at $2.8 million over five years.

Inclusion of Solar PV in E1's Preferred Plan E1's Preferred Plan includes a new residential Solar PV program. Unlike strategic electrification, which E1 excluded as a resource and instead proposed to focus research and development efforts...

AI summary E1's Preferred Plan introduces a new residential Solar PV program, targeting Mi'kmaw communities and aligning with the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act. The program is modest in scale and part of the DSM portfolio, excluding strategic electrification in favor of Enabling Strategies research.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 other equity-based programming for E1 to draw from. E1's own DSM plan also highlights its experience with leveraging Provincial or Federal funds to administer solar PV programs.[3](#page-14-0) 2

AI summary The text mentions E1's experience with leveraging Provincial or Federal funds to administer solar PV programs, referencing a footnote. It also refers to E1's own DSM plan.

/span> See Gaede, J., Nippard, A., Turner, K. 2026. The 2025 Energy Efficiency Programs Report. Efficiency Canada, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, page 50. Id., page 51. See EfficiencyOne, EfficiencyOne 2027–2031 DSM Resource Plan Applica...

AI summary The document references a report on energy efficiency programs and a request regarding potential double compensation for participants in E1's Solar PV program. The response confirms that participants would receive both DSM incentives and net metering credits, raising concerns about the use of ratepayer funds.

m, Miami FL (October 2016) - "Impact of Residential PV Penetration on Load Growth Expectations," AEIC Western Load Research Conference, September 2016. - "Moving away from Flat Rates," Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative, Chicago, IL (Septem...

AI summary This section lists various speaking engagements and presentations related to energy topics, including residential PV penetration, moving away from flat rates, and residential demand charges, presented by Sanem Sergici at different conferences and events in 2016.