{"id":5480,"date":"2026-02-27T22:29:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T22:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/econoler.firmecreative.com\/?post_type=case_study&#038;p=5480"},"modified":"2026-02-27T22:30:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T22:30:04","slug":"independent-review-and-data-driven-insights-supporting-nova-scotias-dsm-portfolio-3","status":"publish","type":"case_study","link":"https:\/\/econoler.com\/en-ca\/case-studies\/independent-review-and-data-driven-insights-supporting-nova-scotias-dsm-portfolio-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Independent Review and Data-Driven Insights Supporting Nova Scotia\u2019s DSM Portfolio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-two-cols is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-blue-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Decade of Trusted Energy Efficiency Evaluation with EfficiencyOne<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-blue-1-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Econoler\u2019s mandate is to independently evaluate EfficiencyOne\u2019s DSM portfolio on an annual basis, quantifying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verified energy savings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity impacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoided greenhouse gas emissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond validating results, the mandate emphasizes learning and improvement. Econoler\u2019s findings and recommendations are used by EfficiencyOne to refine program design, respond to market changes, and strengthen portfolio performance over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__color-spacer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-blue-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-blue-3-background-color has-background wp-pattern__color-spacer__separator\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-two-cols wp-pattern__text-two-cols--spacer-color-right is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Rigorous, Adaptive Evaluation Framework<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-green-1-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Econoler leads the mandate as independent evaluator, delivering a structured and adaptive evaluation approach that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development of a multi-year strategic evaluation framework aligned with EfficiencyOne\u2019s DSM Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual evaluation plans reflecting program changes and emerging priorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application of leading EM&amp;V best practices, including robust sampling and analytical methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market research on energy behaviours, free-ridership, spillover, and customer satisfaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process evaluations to assess program delivery, customer experience, and opportunities for improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market evaluations in rapidly evolving areas such as lighting, heat pumps, and new construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluation of pilot programs and emerging initiatives, including demand response and market transformation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulatory support, including responses to intervenor requests and formal evidentiary submissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-green-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-green-3-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the mandate, Econoler also provides program advisory support, including the development of logic models for all programs and a comprehensive Technical Reference Manual defining savings assumptions, baselines, and effective useful lives of energy efficiency measures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__color-spacer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-blue-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-blue-3-background-color has-background wp-pattern__color-spacer__separator\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-two-cols is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-blue-1-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trusted Results and Better Decisions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-grey-200-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key benefits of this project include:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regulatory certainty: All savings claims have been accepted annually by the Nova Scotia energy regulator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stronger portfolio performance: Evaluation findings have helped identify opportunities to improve program uptake, savings realization, and customer experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for innovation: Evaluation provided information to validate new program concepts, such as demand response, and to scale them successfully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved decision-making: Annual insights support portfolio planning and program decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div 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