N-1Non-Confidential Work Order 10/4/2010
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Original Cost: $0.00 The project consortium is proposing a demonstration project, using customer load control (demand response) to supply ancillary services for wind integration. The proposed innovative technologies have-not been demonstra...
AI summary The project consortium is proposing a demonstration project that uses customer load control (demand response) to supply ancillary services for wind integration. The proposed innovative technologies have not been demonstrated or trialed in Canada or globally, based on an extensive review of technical publications.
Why do this project? Person Responsible: NSPI must increase its renewable generation portfolio. Customer load control as an ancillary service may allow for greater penetration of wind generation enabling new ways for NSPI to meet its envir...
AI summary NSPI is undertaking a pilot project to demonstrate load control as an ancillary service, which could enable greater wind generation integration. The project aims to support environmental regulations and provide insights into customer participation in energy use and reduction through smart grid technologies.
Executive Summary NSPI is facing substantial challenges with respect to environmental regulation in the form of renewable energy targets and emissions constraints. To date, wind generation has been identified as a significant contributor t...
AI summary NSPI is seeking UARB approval for a $4.3M capital work order to participate in a load control demonstration project aimed at integrating wind energy through smart grid technology. The project, part of the Powershift Atlantic initiative, involves multiple Maritime utilities and is funded by a consortium and NRCAN. The goal is to enable cost-effective wind integration and reduce emissions.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION As illustrated in Fig 1, wind output from a typical wind farm in the Maritime region is intermittent and unpredictable. This demonstration project aims to answer the question "Can you deploy smart grid technology to con...
AI summary This demonstration project explores using smart grid technology to control customer demand in real time, balancing intermittent wind generation. The project consortium proposes using demand response to supply ancillary services for wind integration, with innovative technologies yet to be tested globally.
Project Overview The project will: - Install advanced metering infrastructure to monitor customer load in near real time - Install load control systems to control customer loads in near real time - Develop wind forecasting models - Use win...
AI summary The project involves installing advanced metering infrastructure and load control systems to monitor and manage customer load in near real time, developing wind forecasting models, and creating software algorithms to balance customer load with wind generation. The goal is to enable demand response and optimize load management using real-time data.
The project is broken into Three Phases as described below: Table 1 Project Phases Project Phase 1 Timeframe Jun 2010-March 2011 Description Project Design and Technology Development Key Milestones/Deliverables Assessment of the Smart Grid...
AI summary The project is divided into three phases: Phase 1 focuses on designing and assessing smart grid technologies for demand response and ancillary services; Phase 2 involves integrating these technologies and creating control algorithms; Phase 3 entails evaluating the project and implementing the systems.
Why do this project? NSPI must increase its renewable generation portfolio. Customer load control as an ancillary service may allow for greater penetration of wind generation enabling new ways for NSPI to meet its environmental regulations...
AI summary NSPI aims to increase its renewable generation portfolio through a pilot project demonstrating load control as an ancillary service for wind integration. This supports environmental regulations and could lead to greater wind capacity penetration in the Maritime Provinces, offering environmental and economic benefits.
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT - MARITIME PROVINCES CUSTOMER LOAD CONTROL FOR WIND ENERGY INTEGRATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT THIS PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT is made as of the 4th day of May ,2010 ("Effective Date"), AMONG:
AI summary This document outlines a participation agreement for a wind energy integration demonstration project involving customer load control in the Maritime Provinces. It establishes the framework for collaboration among various stakeholders.
WHEREAS: - A. The Parties are proposing an innovative technology cluster to provide fast ancillary services for wind integration, by controlling cOlmnercial and residential loads, as outlined in the proposal entitled the "Maritime Province...
AI summary The Parties are proposing a technology cluster to provide fast ancillary services for wind integration by controlling commercial and residential loads, as outlined in the 'Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control for Wind Energy Integration Demonstration Project.' The proposal was submitted to the federal Minister of Natural Resources for funding under the Clean Energy Fund, and a federal contribution agreement has been entered into with NB Power.
goal, the Maritime utilities must ensure sufficient resources in ancillary services. This can be achieved through a coordinated effort within the Maritimes as well as in surrounding jurisdictions. As applicants of the Government of Canada'...
AI summary The Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control for Wind Integration project, funded by the Clean Energy Fund, aims to evaluate smart grid technology's ability to control customer load without affecting overall processes. The project seeks to determine if load control can provide a more economical integration of wind energy, increase wind supply penetration, and reduce GHG emissions. It aligns with the Atlantic Energy Gateway initiative, promoting regional cooperation, smart grid deployment, and renewable energy penetration.
7. Project Technology The technical objective of the demonstration is to determine if smart grid technology can enable the utility to control the customer's load by altering the duty cycle of each connected device without affecting the cus...
AI summary The demonstration aims to assess if smart grid technology can allow utilities to control customer load without disrupting their processes, using real-time AMI data. The goal is to increase wind supply penetration and reduce GHG emissions through load control and ancillary services.
Attached page 7 - 9. Expected Benefits (non-confidential) - Integration of more wind in the Maritime Provinces and the technological deployment nation-wide to allow for more wind across the country. - The economic and efficient dispatch of...
AI summary The text outlines expected benefits of integrating more wind energy in the Maritime Provinces, including enhanced regional collaboration, improved system efficiency, potential infrastructure deferral, and Canadian leadership in wind integration technologies. Demand response programs are highlighted as a tool to manage non-dispatchable renewable sources.
DEMAND RESPONSE AS AN ANCILLARY SERVICE: A consortium of Maritime utilities, including NB Power Corporation, Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, Maritime Electric Limited and the Power Commission of the City of Saint John, as well as the Unive...
AI summary A consortium of Maritime utilities and organizations proposes using demand response as an ancillary service to integrate wind power more economically. The project aims to control commercial and residential loads through smart grid technologies, minimizing customer impact and promoting participation in demand response programs for wind integration, GHG reduction, and cost savings.
PROJECT OVERVIEW: The project consortium is proposing a demonstration of using customer load control to supply ancillary services for wind integration. The proposed innovative technologies have not been demonstrated and trialled in Canada...
AI summary The project consortium is proposing a demonstration of customer load control to supply ancillary services for wind integration. The technologies being developed include wind production forecasting, aggregated control methodology, and integration of wind forecast with demand response and communication systems. The demonstration will evaluate load characteristics and customer program parameters such as enrollment, incentive, and communication protocols.
Customer Load Profile 750 customers, combination commercial, industrial, and residential in New Brunswic~ Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The Maritime Consortium will select both a residential and commercial customer load to complete...
AI summary The Customer Load Profile involves 750 customers across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. The Maritime Consortium will select representative loads, including hot water heaters and refrigeration companies, for a demonstration project.
Smart Grid Technology Solulion The technology solution presented in this proposal has 3 key elements: - 1} Demand Management and Demand Response System technology - 2) Advanced Communications Network as an enabler for Demand Response syste...
AI summary The proposal outlines a smart grid technology solution with three components: demand management and demand response systems, an advanced communications network using Zigbee, and an automatic optimization system to align loads with wind generation. The system would allow utilities to control customer loads in real time while using AMI data to monitor demand response effects.
Primary Objectives - Evaluation of load control performance in response to measured and forecaste'd wind power. - Evaluation of load control as a tool to maintain and improve power system efficiency and reliability. - Evaluation of the cus...
AI summary The primary objectives focus on evaluating load control performance in response to wind power, its role in maintaining power system efficiency and reliability, and customer acceptance of load control for renewable energy integration.
The projecCs secondary obj~ctives are: - Development of Smart Grid technologies that include demand response concepts and wind energy forecasting tools that will result in cost savings and operational efficiencies for' Maritime power utili...
AI summary The project's secondary objectives focus on developing Smart Grid technologies, including demand response and wind energy forecasting tools, to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies for Maritime power utilities. It also aims to articulate installation costs, refine business cases, assess customer load potential, and explore benefits of two-way communications and innovative rate design.
Striving for the economic and efficient dispatch of net requirements. - Capacity to integrate more wind energy within existing power system and achieve GHG reduction, - Enhanced regional collaboration and improved system reliability and mi...
AI summary The text discusses the benefits of integrating more wind energy into the power system, enhancing regional collaboration, improving system reliability, deferring new infrastructure, and leveraging demand response programs to manage non-dispatchable renewable energy sources like tidal, solar, and wave power.
Phase One: Project Design and Technology Development Demonstrate Technical Knowledge Assessment of the Smart Grid technologies available for an effective Demand Response program which will result in provision of fast acting ancillary servi...
AI summary This section assesses Smart Grid technologies for a Demand Response program to provide fast acting ancillary services for wind integration, aiming to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies for Maritime utilities.
Phase Two: Te.chnlcal Integration Deploy New Technology - Demonstration of the proposed control, communication and smart grid systems to provide ancillary selVices for wind integration, including procurement and installation. - Creation of...
AI summary Phase Two focuses on deploying new technology for technical integration, including smart grid systems and algorithms for load control to support wind integration.
Phase Three: Technical Evaluation Evaluate Scalability - Completion of business case and cost framework for ancillary services supplied by load control. - Implementation of the proposed load control and communication systems as an integral...
AI summary This phase focuses on evaluating the scalability of load control systems and their integration into the System Operator's operations to balance load and wind power generation, aiming to reduce GHG emissions and avoid thermal power use for ancillary services.
THREE: THE CONVERGENCE OF SMART GRID TECHNOLOGIES AND CUSTOMER INTERACTION The Maritime Utilities recognize that significant transformation is occurring in the utility industry and important customer care processes will be impacted by the...
AI summary The Maritime Utilities are undergoing transformation due to the convergence of information and operational technologies, impacting customer care processes. The Maritime Load Control Demonstration Project will enable greater customer participation in energy use and reduction, and will explore new frameworks for rate design in the Maritimes. NB Power previously completed a Customer Services Delivery project to enhance customer interaction with technology.
B. WHY ARE THE VARIOUS PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION Participant Role Utilities To oversee project execution, To develop business case for broader deployment of technology. To determine optimum load Icustomer parameters fo...
AI summary This section outlines the roles of various participants in the project implementation, including utilities, technology service providers, DR service providers, customers, universities, system operators, and government entities. Their roles focus on technology development, demand response integration, customer engagement, and oversight.
The intended outcome of the demonstration is to evaluate the effectiveness of a demand response system to provide a fast reacting and timely response to measured changes in wind energy generation and forecasts of wind energy generation. It...
AI summary The project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a demand response system in responding to wind energy generation changes and forecasts, with objectives including load control performance, power system reliability, and customer acceptance. It also seeks to develop smart grid technologies for cost savings and scalability.
D. How DO THE PROJECT'S OBJECTIVES ALIGN WITH THOSE OF CEf? Clean Energy Fund Program Objectives The Maritime Demand Response Project for Wind Integration Proposal Alignment with CEF Demonstration Objectives Make greater use of technologie...
AI summary The Maritime Demand Response Project aims to align with the Clean Energy Fund (CEF) objectives by demonstrating a technology that optimizes renewable energy penetration and reduces reliance on conventional generation, thereby minimizing GHG emissions and improving system efficiency.
Below is an overview of the key milestones and deliverables at each phases of the Maritime Consortium proposal, which are indicative of alignment to CEF project outcome requirements. CEF Intent of the Demonstration ScopeJ Appendix 1 Mariti...
AI summary The Maritime Consortium proposal outlines a three-phase project aligned with the Clean Energy Fund (CEF) requirements, focusing on demand response, smart grid technologies, and wind integration. The project aims to reduce GHG emissions and improve operational efficiency through load control systems. The importance of completing the project within the next five years is emphasized.
f .. WHY SHOULD THIS PROJECT TAKE PRIORITY OVER OTHER PROJECTS, AND WHAT OPPORTUNITIES MIGHT BE LOST IF THE PROJECT IS NOT FUNDED? This project has many technical, environmental and economic benefits, which make it a competitive and nation...
AI summary The project is highlighted for its technical, environmental, and economic benefits, and its importance in advancing renewable energy integration. It emphasizes the need for funding to avoid delays in smart grid technology development and missing federal renewable energy targets, as well as the benefits of collaboration among Maritime Provinces utilities and stakeholders.
New Brunswick: NSERC Strategic Project on "Aggregated Load Control Using Electric Domestic Water Heaters and Smart Meters" In collaboration with New Brunswick System Operator (N BSO) and the Power Commission of the City of Saint John, the...
AI summary This project, led by Dr. Liuchen Chang at UNB, aims to develop control strategies using electric water heaters and smart meters to manage power demand and provide ancillary services. It is funded by NSERC and involves collaboration with the New Brunswick System Operator and the Power Commission of Saint John.
H. IF THE PROJECT FOCUSES ON SMART GRID AND/OR INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGIES EXPLAIN HOW THE PROJECT Will ADVANCE THE GHG REDUCTION OBJECTIVES OF THE CLEAN ENERGY FUND. Also See Section 2.1.{A and E) for an explanation of how the project will a...
AI summary The proposed smart grid technology aims to advance GHG reduction objectives by enabling higher penetration of wind power, transforming to a lower carbon utility, adding clean renewable sources, and improving power efficiency through demand response and monitoring mechanisms.
Technology Description: The technical objective of ihe demonstration is to determine if smart grid technology can enable the utility to control the customer's load by altering the duty cycle of each connected load without affecting the cus...
AI summary The demonstration aims to evaluate if smart grid technology can allow the utility to control customer load without disrupting their overall process, using real-time demand data from AMI to monitor DR effects. The goal is to increase wind supply penetration and reduce GHG emissions through load control and ancillary services.
See page 24 for a listing of partners and roles. Participant Role Utilities To oversee project execution, To develop business case for broader deployment of technology To determine optimum load Icustomer parameters for a DR program to foll...
AI summary This document outlines the roles and responsibilities of various participants in a project involving demand response (DR) and renewable energy integration. Key entities include utilities, technology providers, service providers, customers, and academic and government stakeholders.
ince Edward Island's future electricity supplies. Team Member: Stephen Pothier Organization: Nova Scotia Power Inc, Role In project: Project development and implementation Expertise and experience: Stephen Pothier, P. Eng. is Director, Rev...
AI summary This section outlines the project team involved in a project related to Nova Scotia's future electricity supplies. It includes members from Nova Scotia Power Inc. and the University of New Brunswick, detailing their roles, expertise, and experience.
2.2.2 PROJECT STATEMENT OF WORK 2.2.3 PROJECT MILESTONES, OUTPUTS Project Phase Statement of Work: Overview of What work will be completed an how it will be done Year Principal Milestone Completion Date Outputs Interim (I) or Final (F) Pha...
AI summary Phase One of the project involves designing and installing technology to evaluate load control's impact on power system efficiency and wind power penetration. Key activities include technology integration and customer engagement, with a milestone of establishing a baseline for ancillary services and spinning reserve costs at varying wind generation levels.
Table A2 from the Clean Energy Fund applicant guide. Costs for each activity and the types of cost apportioned to each activity by year. Year / Phase / Activity Expenditure Type (from Eligible Costs) Total Cost CEF Contribution Phase 2 - P...
AI summary Table A2 from the Clean Energy Fund applicant guide outlines the costs associated with Phase 2 - Project Implementation, including detailed design, site preparation, and technology development. Each activity includes total costs and the CEF contribution for each phase.
THE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION: The technology solution offered in the proposal is truly a unique solution to address the overall challenge of achieving ability to increase renewable energy penetration to the Maritimes power grid. This challeng...
AI summary The proposal introduces an innovative Smart Grid technology solution utilizing wireless Zigbee MESH networks to enhance Demand Management and Demand Response capabilities. This system eliminates hardwiring, integrates with existing AMI infrastructure, and optimizes renewable energy penetration while reducing reliance on conventional generation.
Receptor Interest Utilities Peak plants are expensive to operate, with fossil fuel bought on the volatile spot market, run ning with poor heat rales and emitting C02. The success of this demonstration may provide for an economic dispatch o...
AI summary The text discusses the interest of various stakeholders in a demonstration project related to renewable energy integration, smart grid technologies, and demand response. It highlights the potential benefits for utilities, technology companies, DR service providers, universities, customers, system operators, and the renewable energy industry.
provinces, TransAlta supports NB Power's proposal and we are interested in being part of the Steering Committee to oversee the detailed development of NB Power's strategy through the project's phases. As always, we stand ready to work with...
AI summary TransAlta supports NB Power's proposal for a demand response project, which can enhance the flexibility needed for integrating non-dispatchable renewable energy sources. The NBSO highlights the importance of regional cooperation and the benefits of a regional approach to demand response for reliability and efficiency.
1. PROJECT TITLE: The Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control Demonstration for Wind Integration
AI summary The project title is 'The Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control Demonstration for Wind Integration', which focuses on demonstrating customer load control to support wind energy integration.
2. BACKGROUND: Wind power has been identified and demonstrated as a technology that will provide a significant contribution to greenhouse gas reduction. The Maritime Provinces have world-class wind power potential. Wind power production is...
AI summary The document discusses the potential of wind power in the Maritime Provinces and the need for ancillary services to manage its intermittency. A consortium of utilities and the University of New Brunswick is proposing a technology cluster to control commercial and residential loads as a more economical solution. The project aims to demonstrate smart grid technologies and develop business practices to support demand response programs.
3, OBJECTIVEIPURPOSE: The primary objectives of the project are: - Evaluate if load control is a cost effective and reliable ancillary service to dIspatch net requirements. - Evaluate load control performance In response to measured and fo...
AI summary The project aims to evaluate load control as a cost-effective and reliable ancillary service for dispatching net requirements, assess its performance with wind power, and examine customer acceptance. Secondary objectives include developing smart grid technology, evaluating costs and scalability, determining load characteristics for demand response, and exploring benefits of 2-way communication and smart grid configurations.
The work to be undertaken for this project Is summarized in the following table: manage risk and provide pelnt. Develop business case for the System Operator (SO) and the regulator to evaluate the economics and reliability of load control...
AI summary The project involves developing a business case for load control as an ancillary service, assessing its economic and reliability impacts. It also includes determining customer load opportunities, designing customer programs, and developing platforms for wind energy forecasting and demand management optimization.
I • Report· providing an demonstration sites. overview of proJect Collect data, and optimize technological design/architecture, process improvement. customer enrollment program and response, system Integration issues, technology d! :~:,:~,...
AI summary The document outlines a project involving the integration of smart controllers for residential and commercial load management, including software and hardware requirements, system testing, data collection, and technological process improvements to support the project's business case.
D. Follow-on reports (Outcome reports) As part of the evaluation of this project, the following information will be required in the format of a report or presentation during the five years following the project completion: - i) Once a year...
AI summary The project requires the Proponent to submit annual outcome reports, load profile data, economic benefits of load control, and participant satisfaction surveys for five years post-completion. A $100,000 holdback is tied to the submission of these follow-on reports.
Fiscal Years 2011, 2012, and 2013 - Complete two arulUal reports spanning Phase 2: - Report One: 2012/2013: - development, installation, adjustments made/process improvement and next steps for Phase 2. Provide an overview of Project design...
AI summary The document outlines two annual reports for Phase 2 of a project covering fiscal years 2012/2013 and 2013/2014. It includes details on project design, customer response, system integration issues, technology, and a summary of production strengths and weaknesses along with customer load reports.
Fiscal Years 2013 and 2014 • Completion of final report outlining customer, New Brunswick System Operator (the ''NBSO'') and regulator response, including a business case for scalability ofload control for wind integration. Each of the Par...
AI summary The text outlines the completion of a final report on customer, New Brunswick System Operator, and regulator responses, as well as the alignment of project deliverables with the Federal Contribution Agreement and NB Power's requirements. Deliverables must be reviewed and approved by the Working Group, NB Power, and the Executive Oversight Committee by December 31, 2010.
I Project Management Office NB Power will establish a Project Management Office to provide common administration services for all Parties. This Office will be accountable to the Program Director to facilitate the Project at an operational...
AI summary The Project Management Office (PMO) will be established by NB Power to provide administrative support, manage project processes, and ensure collaboration among all parties involved in the project. Key responsibilities include financial tracking, procurement, and engaging experts in grid management, demand response, and integration.