N-1Annual Report
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6 Figure 1: Status of Recommendations and Directives Synapse Recommendations: Transmission Complete modifications to the DGIP structure, fees, and timelines. Complete. Implement pre-application reporting for non-commercial net metering pro...
AI summary The document outlines the completion of various modifications and updates to the DGIP structure, fees, timelines, and technical documents related to battery energy storage resources and hosting capacity. It also mentions the development of a cost allocation proposal for Distribution Network Upgrades and the completion of modifications to distribution interconnection requirements.
6 Figure 2: Update Hosting Capacity Table Synapse Recommendation / Board Decision Directive Synapse Sub-Recommendations Synapse Recommendation: 6. Update the hosting capacity table by March of 2024 Board Directive: Update the NS Power host...
AI summary The document outlines a directive for NS Power to update its hosting capacity table by March 2024 and conduct technical workshops in late 2024. The updated table should include a coordinated dynamic hosting capacity analysis and facilitate flexible interconnection services.
3.1 Broader System Benefits and Extension of Useful Life As set out in the original straw proposal, Distribution Network Upgrades (NU) are defined as any upgrade to existing distribution infrastructure that serves other customers on the ne...
AI summary The text discusses Distribution Network Upgrades (NU) and their broader system benefits, including direct and indirect contributions to system-level efficiencies and asset life extension. These benefits are considered in the Company's capital expenditure, interconnection, and planning processes.
While the cost allocation proposal does not adopt all of the particulars of Synapse's recommendations, it adopts their recommendation to "base the proportionate (per kW) contribution amount assuming 50% of the total network upgrade costs a...
AI summary The cost allocation proposal shifts from a prior cost-causer approach to a 50/50 split between ICs and NSPI for network upgrade costs, recognizing broader system benefits. This approach reduces financial barriers for ICs and limits rate-base exposure to speculative investments, as noted in the Compliance Report.
Scenario: An IC connects to a long radial 3-phase line built with deteriorated conductor not meeting current standards. The impact study finds: - Customers already experience low voltage violations during winter peaks (existing system issu...
AI summary An IC connects to a deteriorated 3-phase line, causing low voltage violations during winter peaks and ampacity issues during light load/max generation. The least-cost solution is reconductoring the full line for approximately $500,000, which addresses both voltage and ampacity concerns.
103052Board letter re: Response on directives
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2026 Annual Interconnection Processes Proceeding Report In this current matter M12778, the second annual Interconnection Processes Proceeding report, the NSPSO provided an update on the status of Synapse recommendations and Board directive...
AI summary The 2026 Annual Interconnection Processes Proceeding Report (M12778) provides an update on the NSPSO's progress in implementing Synapse recommendations and Board directives, including FERC Order 2023, distribution hosting capacity, and reporting requirements for distributed generation and battery projects. Two outstanding issues remain: the development of a refund regulation for distribution network upgrades and reporting requirements for non-CNMP projects.
Distribution Hosting Capacity In the Board's letter of July 17, 2024, regarding NS Power's CNMP 2023 Annual Report (M11626), NS Power was directed to incorporate certain additional metrics in future CNMP Annual Reports. NS Power was also d...
AI summary The Board directed NS Power to include additional metrics in future CNMP Annual Reports and address Synapse's recommendations in stakeholder workshops. NS Power held a workshop and filed a compliance report, which the Board accepted. Due to a cybersecurity incident, the hosting capacity map is temporarily unavailable, though updates will continue through annual reports.
Project Reporting Regarding the Distribution Generation and Battery Resource Project Reporting requirement, the NSPSO proposed providing that information in its annual interconnection processes reports rather than in the annual Commercial...
AI summary The NSPSO suggests reporting on Distribution Generation and Battery Resource Projects in annual interconnection process reports instead of Commercial Net Metering Program reports. IESO-NS states it would take over transmission-related interconnection process annual reporting if the Board deems it necessary.
Board Findings and Directives The Board acknowledges that most of the 21 recommendations and directives related to the interconnection processes have been completed or transferred to the IESO-NS. Accordingly, the Board directs that going f...
AI summary The Board has acknowledged the completion of most recommendations related to interconnection processes and has directed IESO-NS and NS Power to submit annual reports on transmission and distribution interconnection issues, respectively. NS Power is also directed to provide updates on the status of network upgrade refunds and to consider stakeholder consultation before filing its application.