Topic:"Cybersecurity" in M13014

CI C0068719 - IT - Distributed Intelligence Apps - $3,165,790 This project was originally included in the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan at a cost of $2,637,356. The estimate subsequently increased by $528,434 following additio...

AI summary NS Power is requesting $3,165,790 for a pilot project to evaluate Distributed Intelligence (DI) Apps, which aim to improve operational efficiency and safety. The project is compatible with existing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and supported by funding from Natural Resources Canada. The Board approves the request, citing its potential to enhance grid reliability and support provincial energy goals.

Request IR-5: In "Description," NS Power noted that: The DI Apps project will consist of deploying a cloud-based Itron DI App platform on existing meter and head-end infrastructure and piloting a set of apps across targeted groups of meter...

AI summary NS Power's DI Apps project involves deploying a cloud-based platform on existing infrastructure and piloting apps on targeted meters. The request asks about access to the apps, data storage, and cybersecurity and privacy risk assessments.