Topic:"Solarhomes" in M12780

Columns may not add correctly due to rounding. Currency is expressed in nominal dollars. For the five-year total row, currency is a straight sum of 5 years of nominal values. Lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response and sol...

AI summary The document discusses the calculation of lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response, and solar-PV programs using net present value of avoided costs. It also highlights the inclusion of low-income and equity impacts from both targeted and non-targeted programs.

1 Table 10: 2028 DSM Preferred Plan Savings and Investment by Program Component 2028 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Available Dema...

AI summary Table 10 outlines the 2028 DSM Preferred Plan Savings and Investment by Program Component, showing investments, benefits, energy savings, and other metrics for various programs like Education and Outreach, Market Transformation, and Solar-PV. It highlights the overall investment and savings for the DSM Portfolio, including Energy Efficiency, Demand Response, and Solar-PV Programs.

Currency is expressed in nominal dollars. For the five-year total row, currency is a straight sum of 5 years of nominal values. Lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response and solar-PV are expressed as the net present value of...

AI summary The text discusses the calculation of lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response, and solar-PV programs, using net present value of avoided costs. It also mentions low-income and equity impacts from dedicated and incidental programs, citing specific initiatives such as Existing Residential, New Residential, and BNI Efficient Product Rebates.

Currency is expressed in nominal dollars. For the five-year total row, currency is a straight sum of 5 years of nominal values. Lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response and solar-PV are expressed as the net present value of...

AI summary The text discusses how lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response, and solar-PV programs are calculated using net present value of avoided costs. It also highlights how low-income and equity impacts are assessed, considering both dedicated and incidental program participation.

1 Table 12: 2030 DSM Preferred Plan Savings and Investment by Program Component 2030 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits First Year Energy Lifetime Energy Peak Demand Available Demand Response Solar-PV Generation Weighted Average Prog...

AI summary Table 12 outlines the 2030 DSM Preferred Plan Savings and Investment by Program Component, detailing energy efficiency (EE) programs, enabling strategies (ES), demand response (DR), and solar-PV programs. It includes investment amounts, savings, and other metrics for residential, business, and institutional programs, as well as equity and low-income impacts.

Currency is expressed in nominal dollars. For the five-year total row, currency is a straight sum of 5 years of nominal values. Lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response and solar-PV are expressed as the net present value of...

AI summary The text discusses the calculation of lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response, and solar-PV programs using net present value and utility WACC. It also highlights the inclusion of low-income and equity impacts from both targeted and non-targeted programs.

1 Table 13: 2031 DSM Preferred Plan 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 Dema...

AI summary Table 13 outlines the 2031 DSM Preferred Plan savings and investment by program component, including investments, benefits, energy savings, and demand response capacity across various programs such as Enabling Strategies, Energy Efficiency, and Solar-PV.

Currency is expressed in nominal dollars. For the five-year total row, currency is a straight sum of 5 years of nominal values. Lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response and solar-PV are expressed as the net present value of...

AI summary The text discusses the calculation of lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response, and solar-PV programs, expressed as net present value of avoided costs using utility WACC. It also highlights the inclusion of low-income and equity impacts from dedicated and incidental programs.

13 8. SOLAR-PV - 14 E1 is proposing the introduction of a new Solar-PV program in the 2027–2031 DSM Preferred Plan. 15 Solar‑PV refers to technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity. Solar‑PV can produce 16 electricity that...

AI summary E1 proposes a Solar-PV program in the 2027–2031 DSM Plan, targeting Mi'kmaw communities to reduce energy burdens through equity-focused, small-scale residential initiatives. The program leverages existing frameworks, aims for phased implementation, and includes a $2.8M investment over five years, reflecting affordability and equity priorities.

13 DSM Resource Performance Indicators Incidental annual and cumulative energy savings (GWh) from E1's non-targeted programs applicable to low-income and equity customers (reporting also includes incidental low-income and equity participat...

AI summary The section provides an overview of performance indicators for various DSM resources, including energy savings, demand response capacity, solar-PV installations, ratepayer benefits, program spending, customer satisfaction, and program administrator cost test results.

17 Table 1: 2027–2031 Alternate Scenario Portfolio Level Insights Insights 2027–2031 Energy Efficiency Energy Savings as % of NS Power Load 0.8% Energy Savings (EE) Split (RES/BNI) 29/71 Demand Savings (EE) Split (RES/BNI) 44/56 Dedicated...

AI summary This table provides insights into the 2027–2031 alternate scenario portfolio, including energy efficiency savings, demand response capacity, solar-PV generation, and overall benefits of the alternative plan, such as energy savings, investment, and CO₂e reductions.

9 10 Table 3: 2027–2031 Alternate Scenario Savings and Investment by Program Component 2027-2031 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Av...

AI summary The table provides a detailed overview of energy efficiency (EE) and demand response (DR) programs for the 2027–2031 period, including investment, lifetime benefits, energy savings, and program administrator cost test (PAC) data. It highlights the contribution of various programs, such as residential and business EE initiatives, enabling strategies, and solar-PV programs, to overall energy savings and investment.

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.

Columns may not add correctly due to rounding. Currency is expressed in nominal dollars. For the five-year total row, currency is a straight sum of 5 years of nominal values. Lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response and sol...

AI summary The text outlines how lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response, and solar-PV are calculated using net present value of avoided costs. It also discusses how low-income and equity impacts are reflected in program participation and mentions the PAC as a benefit/cost ratio for DSM investment.

1 Table 5: 2028 Alternate Scenario Savings and Investment by Program Component 2028 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Available Deman...

AI summary Table 5 outlines the 2028 Alternate Scenario Savings and Investment by Program Component, highlighting energy efficiency (EE) programs, enabling strategies (ES), demand response (DR), and solar-PV programs. It provides data on investment, lifetime benefits, energy savings, peak demand savings, and other metrics for residential and business, non-profit, and institutional (BNI) programs, as well as overall portfolio totals.

Currency is expressed in nominal dollars. For the five-year total row, currency is a straight sum of 5 years of nominal values. Lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response and solar-PV are expressed as the net present value of...

AI summary The text outlines how currency is expressed in nominal dollars and discusses the calculation of lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response, and solar-PV programs using net present value of avoided costs. It also addresses low-income and equity impacts based on participation in specific programs.

Currency is expressed in nominal dollars. For the five-year total row, currency is a straight sum of 5 years of nominal values. Lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response and solar-PV are expressed as the net present value of...

AI summary The text discusses the calculation of lifetime benefits for energy efficiency, demand response, and solar-PV programs, expressed as net present value of avoided costs. It also highlights the inclusion of low-income and equity impacts from targeted and non-targeted programs.

5 Schedule A 6 Demand-Side Management Activities 7 8 The figure below identifies the scope of savings (5 year cumulative energy savings, 9 cumulative peak demand savings, cumulative energy savings from Low Income & Equity (includes Afforda...

AI summary Schedule A outlines the scope of demand-side management (DSM) activities over a five-year term, including energy and peak demand savings, low-income and equity programs, demand response capacity, and solar-PV generation.

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.

Table 140: Electrical Savings Values for SolarHomes Parameter Symbol Value Reference Modelled Energy Production [kWh] - Varies per project Project documentation, using PV Watts Snow Loss Factor [%] - For panel tilt angles ≥ 25°: 1% Norther...

AI summary Table 140 outlines parameters for calculating electrical savings in SolarHomes projects, including energy production, snow loss factors, adjustment ratios, and unitary savings. Savings are calculated using a 1,086 kWh/kW factor derived from calibrated data, incorporating a 1.009 adjustment ratio from SolarHomes evaluations.

(2) Solar Domestic Hot Water

AI summary The section titled '(2) Solar Domestic Hot Water' appears to be part of a regulatory proceeding document in Nova Scotia, focusing on programs or policies related to solar domestic hot water systems. However, no further details or content are provided in the given text.

Summary [Table](#page 1-5) 30 presents a summary of the values used to calculate solar domestic hot water (DHW) savings. The detailed methodology follows.

AI summary Table 30 summarizes the values used to calculate solar domestic hot water (DHW) savings. The detailed methodology for these calculations is provided in the following text.

Summary [Table](#page-8-0) 253 presents a summary of the values used to calculate solar air heating savings. The detailed methodology follows.

AI summary Table 253 summarizes the values used to calculate solar air heating savings, with a detailed methodology provided in the following text.

E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 E1 has accumulated significant experience administering solar-PV programs over many 2 years, providing a strong foundation for the delivery of the sola...

AI summary E1 has extensive experience in administering solar-PV programs through various initiatives, supporting its ability to deliver the solar-PV component of the 2027–2031 DSM Plan. E1 also provides support for small-scale biomass generation but did not explore other renewable energy resources in the proposed DSM Plan.

10 Table 3: Low-Income and Equity Investment as a Percentage of Total Investment Year Energy Efficiency Residential Low-income & Equity (Incidental + Dedicated) ($ million) Energy Efficiency BNI Low income & Equity (Incidental + Dedicated)...

AI summary Table 3 presents data on low-income and equity investments in energy efficiency and solar-PV programs from 2027 to 2031. It shows the distribution of investments across residential and BNI categories, with the percentage of low-income and equity investment relative to total plan investment increasing slightly over the years.