Topic:"Distribution" in M08929

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AI summary The text inquires about familiarity with LED Pole/Arm-mounted luminaire, which are exterior lighting fixtures used for vehicle and pedestrian illumination, typically mounted on poles.

ff, regarding the workflow and specific asset management documentation follow-up questions. • Delivery of a report summarizing the findings and high-level opportunities for improvements. The scope of this review document only applies to th...

AI summary The document outlines a review of the Hydro Interval Plan (HIP) focusing on sustainment activities, excluding modernization and maintenance work. The review was conducted by METSCO's team of engineers and economists, emphasizing their expertise in asset management and regulatory filings for electric utilities.

Industrial and Power Projects: x For Nova Scotia Power Inc.: Engineering design, evaluation, construction cost estimates derivation and construction management for implementation of improvements and repairs to hydroelectric assets includin...

AI summary The document outlines various engineering and infrastructure projects related to hydroelectric assets in Nova Scotia, including design, construction management, and environmental remediation efforts for Nova Scotia Power Inc. and other entities. It highlights specific projects such as the rehabilitation of Parson’s Dam and dam safety reviews.

n. During those times restricted travel on the Causeway will be controlled by flagging crews, as appropriate. A water transmission main pipeline joining the Town of Annapolis Royal and Granville Ferry was constructed and installed in the c...

AI summary The text discusses infrastructure related to the Annapolis Tidal Power Generation Station, including a water transmission main pipeline, the causeway, and the sluiceway. It notes that these will remain in service post-powerhouse decommissioning, with the sluiceway reverting to its original function as an aboiteau.

Water Transportation Road Network Water Features Mapped Stream Mapped Indefinite Stream Mapped Lakes and Rivers Pesaquid Lake NS Power Inc. - Avon Hydro System

AI summary The text includes a map-related description of geographical features such as water bodies, road networks, and a reference to the Avon Hydro System operated by NS Power Inc.

Marsh Salt Marsh Kilometres Swamp Water Transportation Road Network Water Features Mapped Stream Mapped Indefinite Stream Mapped Lakes and Rivers NS Power Inc. - Tusket Hydro System Qu ina Big Gull Lake nR iver

AI summary The text presents a map of geographical features, including salt marshes, swamps, water bodies, transportation routes, and road networks in the area surrounding the Tusket Hydro System, operated by NS Power Inc.

Page 27 of 67 2019 Ten-Year System Outlook NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 5.0 QUEUED SYSTEM IMPACT STUDIES 2 3 Figure 12 below provides the current combined Transmission and Distribution Advanced 4 State Interconnection Queue. 5 6 Figure 12: Combined...

AI summary This section outlines the queued system impact studies for the 2019 Ten-Year System Outlook, including details on various interconnection requests, their associated capacities, and statuses, such as GIA Executed and SIS Complete.

2019 Page 54 of 67 2019 Ten-Year System Outlook NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The 2019 Ten-Year System Outlook provides a long-term view of the Bulk Electric System (BES) and outlines key considerations for the future of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution in Nova Scotia.

identified through the IRP process. 27 28 2019 29 • 2C Port Hastings 138kV substation will be uprated to meet NPCC BPS standards 30 (moved from 2018). DATE FILED: July 2, 2019 Page 60 of 67 2019 Ten-Year System Outlook NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The 2019 Ten-Year System Outlook discusses the uprating of the 2C Port Hastings 138kV substation to meet NPCC BPS standards, which was moved from the 2018 plan to 2019.

1 • New 12MVA Mount Hope 69kV-25kV substation in Dartmouth (moved from 2 2018) 3 • 5P 25MVA Mobile Substation Replacement 4 • 6S Terrace Street 69 kV substation will be retired once the existing 4 kV 5 distribution load is converted to 12...

AI summary The text outlines various infrastructure projects and replacements within the Nova Scotia power grid, including substation upgrades, transformer replacements, and right-of-way widenings aimed at improving system reliability and accommodating load growth.

om 27 4kV to 25kV. CI:52328 28 • Transmission Right of Way Widening 69kV to reduce the occurrence of edge and 29 off right of way tree contacts (Year 5 of 8) DATE FILED: July 2, 2019 Page 61 of 67 2019 Ten-Year System Outlook NON-CONFIDENT...

AI summary The document outlines a series of infrastructure upgrades and replacements for the transmission and distribution system over the years 2019 to 2026, including transformer replacements, right of way widening, and new installations to improve reliability and reduce tree contact incidents.

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AI summary The text outlines questions related to the impact of the Maritime Link on renewable integration, existing assets, and demand response. It focuses on modeling, transmission availability, and the effects of additional infrastructure on system operations.

IRP Update Appendix 1 Page 388 of 487 Attachment 19 Pre-IRP Deliverables Page 24 of 70 2.2. Ireland The Irish transmission system comprises two distinct areas; the transmission system of Ireland (IE) operated by EirGrid at 400 kV, 220 kV a...

AI summary The Irish transmission system is divided into two areas operated by EirGrid and SONI, connected by multiple high-voltage lines. The system is operated as an All-Island system with a peak demand of 6500 MW in winter and a minimum demand of 2500 MW in summer. The nominal frequency is 50 Hz.

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AI summary The text discusses methods for short circuit current and voltage control at a local level, potentially involving synchronous condensers and a second tie.

Figure 6. Resource Options Resource Technology Low-Carbon Energy On-Demand Capacity & Grid Services Wind Turbines • • Solar PV Projects • • ₩ Hydro Plants • • Imports (Firm) • • Imports (Non-Firm) • • Battery Storage • • Demand Response •...

AI summary Figure 6 presents a table outlining various resource technologies and their contributions to low-carbon energy and on-demand capacity and grid services. Technologies such as wind turbines, solar PV projects, hydro plants, and demand response are highlighted as options for meeting energy needs.

around these resources. • Capacity optimization models (as employed in the IRP) may not be granular enough to capture cost/benefits, particularly locational value. 2020 IRP FINAL ASSUMPTIONS SET 42 Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Append...

AI summary The text discusses the limitations of capacity optimization models used in the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), particularly their inability to capture the locational value of distributed energy resources (DERs). The 2020 IRP includes scenarios with mandatory DERs to ensure their consideration, even if not economically selected. Costs and benefits of DERs are evaluated separately in the resource portfolio.

48 1,705 CAES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Battery Generation 0.52 0.62 0.45 0.63 5.65 8.05 8.25 7.62 8.29 9.07 10.33 12.98 13.37 13.35 12.91 10.79 10.54 10.17 9.45 11.02 6.92 7.04 7.14 7.18 0.00 Firm Imports 0 948 972...

AI summary The text presents numerical data on energy generation and imports, including CAES and Battery Generation figures, as well as Firm Imports over a period of time. The data indicates fluctuations in energy production and import levels.

1,313 1,361 1,426 1,408 1,401 1,376 1,377 1,386 1,413 1,408 1,434 1,468 1,481 1,483 1,573 1,582 1,750 1,832 CAES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Battery Generation 0.51 0.60 0.49 2.55 11.58 14.19 16.77 15.43 19.69 21.20 2...

AI summary The text presents numerical data related to energy generation and imports over a period of time. It includes figures for total energy, CAES (Compressed Air Energy Storage), Battery Generation, and Firm Imports, indicating trends and variations in energy production and import levels.

,317 1,317 1,304 1,412 1,628 1,630 1,649 1,645 1,652 1,677 1,711 1,732 1,743 1,757 1,790 1,818 1,853 1,943 1,906 1,921 CAES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Battery Generation 0.51 0.62 0.60 0.66 66.83 65.00 87.49 90.97 13...

AI summary The text presents numerical data representing various energy generation and import figures over time, including CAES, battery generation, and firm imports. The data shows fluctuations and trends in energy production and imports.

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AI summary The text presents numerical data across various categories, including Demand Response, Non Firm Market, CAES, Battery Generation, and Firm Imports, with fluctuating values over time. The data appears to represent energy-related metrics, possibly from a regulatory proceeding.

1,312 1,293 1,238 1,238 1,104 1,104 1,324 1,310 1,281 1,294 1,302 1,293 1,590 1,588 1,594 1,624 1,627 1,648 CAES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Battery Generation 0.55 0.68 0.50 0.81 3.38 3.15 3.93 3.48 3.48 4.12 4.75 5....

AI summary The text presents a series of numerical values, likely representing energy generation and import data over time. It includes entries for Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES), Battery Generation, and Firm Imports, with values varying across different time periods.

S 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Battery Generation 0.60 0.59 0.50 0.71 2.04 2.07 2.29 2.29 2.52 2.80 2.88 4.05 4.51 4.48 4.70 4.36 4.34 4.01 3.52 3.63 0.98 1.46 1.82 1.77 0.00 Firm Imports 0 948 947 945 945 1,458 1,459...

AI summary The document presents data on battery generation and firm imports over time, showing variations in output and import levels. The figures indicate fluctuations in energy production and import volumes, which may be relevant for analyzing energy supply and demand dynamics.

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Battery Generation 0.54 0.65 0.42 0.45 2.10 2.90 3.29 3.14 2.58 4.36 4.37 4.15 4.30 6.08 5.79 5.62 5.37 5.61 5.04 5.49 1.81 1.88 1.81 1.81 0.00 Firm Imports 0 950 969 949 953 960 965 973 98...

AI summary The text presents data on battery generation and firm imports over a period of time, showing fluctuating values for each. Battery generation ranges from 0.00 to 6.08, while firm imports range from 0 to 2,395.

012 Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board Box 1692, Unit “M” Halifax, Nova Scotia. B3J 3S3 Subject; Proposed Annual Capital Expenditure Plan (ACE Plan 2012) (NSPI) Dear Sir/Madam; Nova Scotia Power Inc., is applying for a...

AI summary The letter expresses concern over Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s proposed ACE Plan 2012, highlighting the lack of emphasis on grid upgrades, particularly the 69kv transmission line in the Annapolis Valley. It emphasizes the outdated nature of the grid system and the need for investment in renewable energy and infrastructure, such as a CHP plant through the COMMFIT program.

Digby Submissions February 14, 2020 Page 2 of 62 Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix H Page 143 of 321 The ability of the utility system to accommodate renewable energy technologies is very much driven by the degree of variability...

AI summary The text discusses the challenges of integrating renewable energy into the utility system due to variability and the need for reliability and voltage control. It highlights the potential of energy storage and smart grid technologies to address these issues, while noting the regulatory constraints and the need for future voltage regulation changes.

y and not contribute to overloading of consisting principally of wind and tidal flows [2,3]. Electric vehicles the transmission system. (EVs) which have greatly increased efficiency compared with inter- Option 1 is not being considered by...

AI summary The document discusses the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into the local electricity grid, highlighting their potential to reduce energy consumption and reliance on fossil fuels. It outlines the current electrical transmission system and the challenges of incorporating EVs, noting that Option 3 is the basis for the study, which evaluates the impact of EVs on the grid and renewable energy use.

s to this TOD charging scenario will be to delay charging attainable over the medium term given both local and provincial through the use of a charge timer until after 23 h if possible, Digby Submissions February 14, 2020 Page 7 of 62 Nova...

AI summary The text discusses a TOD (Time of Day) charging scenario and mentions a delay in charging through the use of a charge timer. It also includes a table with measured data points and sampling rates related to Digby electricity infrastructure, including wind energy converters, transmission lines, and distribution lines.

results, because such conditions, when local loads are not at their evening. This is characteristic of areas with electric heat that is minimum, do not negatively impact the export transmission often turned down at night when businesses ar...

AI summary The text discusses variations in electricity generation and load profiles, focusing on the impact of electric vehicles on the grid. It highlights how wind generation is higher at night and lower during the day, and how different EV charging algorithms affect local load profiles and export probabilities.

-7 -14 -21 -28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 June, 2014 (date) Fig. 10. Electricity profiles of convenience, TOD, and smart charging compared with unmodified Transmission L-5533 in June. 12 Existing Load 11 Load with 10% of fleet Convenience Charging Digb...

AI summary The text presents a figure comparing electricity profiles of convenience, Time of Day (TOD), and smart charging with the existing load profile for Transmission L-5533 in June 2014. It shows the impact of different charging strategies on the load profile.

6. Conclusions [1] Statistics Canada. Report on energy supply and demand in Canada; 2011 preliminary. Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Canada, Tech. Rep. 57-003-X, April 2013; 2013. Digby is a region with abundant renewable energy resources, [2]...

AI summary The text discusses Digby's abundant renewable energy resources and grid constraints, highlighting its goal to better utilize local renewable energy. It also notes the potential of electric vehicles in reducing energy consumption and supporting renewable energy integration.

56 of 321 Digby Submissions February 14, 2020 Page 16 of 62 Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix H Page 157 of 321 EcoStruxure Microgrid Advisor Connect, monitor, and control your facility’s Distributed Energy Resources (DER) to opt...

AI summary The document references EcoStruxure Microgrid Advisor, a tool used to connect, monitor, and control Distributed Energy Resources (DER) to optimize performance.

Control And • User and local Interfaces Data Acquisition Engineering expertise Microgrid control • Energy Management Microgrid • Power Management controllers • Control algorithms Distributed Energy Resources Field communication • Multi-flu...

AI summary The text discusses microgrid control systems, including user interfaces, energy and power management, control algorithms, and distributed energy resources. It also mentions field communication involving multi-fluid energies, heat, gas, and electricity.

G x x x x x Protections & Metering 0 x x x x x Protections • Protections Power • Loads Meters Quality Flexible Sheddable Critical Basic Loads Confidential Property of Schneider Electric Page 13 Digby Submissions February 14, 2020 Page 59 o...

AI summary The text discusses protections and metering related to power loads and quality, including flexible, sheddable, critical, and basic loads. It references a submission by Digby in February 2020 and mentions the EcoStruxure Microgrid Advisor, a tool for managing distributed energy resources.

Control And • User and local Interfaces Data Acquisition Engineering expertise Microgrid control • Energy Management Microgrid • Power Management controllers • Control algorithms Distributed Energy Resources Field communication • Multi-flu...

AI summary The text outlines key components of microgrid control systems, including user interfaces, energy and power management, control algorithms, and communication with field devices. It also references distributed energy resources and multi-fluid energy systems such as heat and gas.

can offer improved prospects for civil dialogue and more stable conditions for change. Smart Energy Communities, by definition, spend less time shouting at each other and more on building the future. 6) Restoring public trust and confidenc...

AI summary The text discusses the importance of restoring public trust in decision-making institutions through inclusive processes and highlights the challenges and changes in the power grid due to climate events, technological advancements, and the need for local resilience and GHG emission reductions.

Verschuren Centre Memo February 16, 2020 Page 2 of 6 Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix H Page 278 of 321 3. Distribution On its own merits, it is clear that this IRP should take into account substation level capacity consideratio...

AI summary The document discusses the need to consider substation capacity in the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) due to increased load from electrification. It highlights 34 heavily loaded substations and suggests including thermal energy storage in the IRP to manage future heating and cooling demands and provide flexibility in peak demand periods.

4. Supply Side Natural The cost of wind $2100 is 15% higher than Natural Forces The low wind sensitivity included in the final assumption Options Forces experience on slide 35. set is $1500/kW which is in line with the 2019 Lazard low cost...

AI summary The document discusses supply-side options in Nova Scotia, including the cost of wind energy, energy storage, smart grid technologies, EVs, tidal energy, and solar gardens. It highlights challenges in transmission, the need for microgrids, and the lack of modeling for distribution systems in the Integrated Resource Plan.

acity The IRP model does not consider the Distribution system Interconnection Centre considerations (some of which have Transmission explicitly however NS Power will be considering a & T&D restraints as well). methodology for avoided T&D c...

AI summary The IRP model currently does not account for distribution system considerations, although NS Power plans to develop a methodology for avoided T&D costs as part of the IRP process. Most electrification is expected to occur at the end of the line, adding load to substations, and a range of distribution-scale energy and capacity assumptions (1-10MW) should be considered.

IRP SCENARIOS AND MODELING PLAN 6 Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix H Page 318 of 321 RESOURCE STRATEGIES Distributed No New Emitting Current Landscape Regional Integration Resources Promoted Resources • New In-Province • Distrib...

AI summary The document outlines resource strategies and modeling plans for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), emphasizing the promotion of distributed resources and the prioritization of non-emitting resources. It highlights the importance of evaluating key areas of interest in the IRP analysis.

D E L I N G U P D AT E 16 Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix I Page 19 of 44 T&D AVOIDED COST METHODOLOGY UPDATE CONSIDERATIONS • There is no universally accepted methodology for calculating Avoided T&D Costs • A methodology which...

AI summary The document discusses considerations for updating the methodology to calculate Avoided T&D Costs, including the use of load growth forecasts and the potential for deferring investments through Demand Side Management. The revision is to be completed by Sept. 15, 2020.

installations, and under what conditions, it would be highly speculative to model such value sources. NS Power agrees that the Smart Grid Atlantic Project and a continued analysis on the potential of DERs to provide distribution level savi...

AI summary NS Power acknowledges the importance of the Smart Grid Atlantic Project and ongoing analysis of DERs for distribution level savings as these technologies develop and mature. The value of such installations and their conditions remain speculative.

purposes. investments that are captured within the IRP revenue requirement. Accordingly, there should be some downward adjustment. T&D capital investment: These costs will depreciate but will be replaced by investments that are not capture...

AI summary The text discusses adjustments to revenue requirements based on T&D capital investments and utility operating costs, noting the need for downward adjustments and potential increases under higher load scenarios. It also mentions the need for electrification programs and the lack of detailed cost analysis for electrification in the IRP exercise.

ulation on the basis of expected carbon revenues, as they are now a key differentiator in many cases and may affect the selection of a lowest cost plan. T&D E1 The determination of the appropriate methodology for quantifying T&D Avoided Co...

AI summary The text discusses the importance of quantifying T&D avoided costs from DSM and the development of methodology in consultation with stakeholders. It highlights that the IRP does not evaluate T&D investment optimization and that future DSM procurement activities can be informed by T&D avoided cost estimates and IRP results.

Development Goals Act (“SDGA”). Significant investment in T&D is also expected to arise electrification from the current “Base” level. An observed transition will trigger additional work to from the large potential increases in peak energy...

AI summary The text discusses the need for significant investment in transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure due to increased peak energy demand from electrification. It also highlights ongoing efforts to determine avoided T&D costs from demand-side management (DSM) and mentions the role of electrification in reducing carbon emissions, although it notes that electrification alone may not be sufficient to meet the SDGA net-zero 2050 target.

be incurred in expanding the T&D informed as these cost estimates are developed system to support electrification load.

AI summary The text discusses the costs associated with expanding the transmission and distribution (T&D) system to support increased electrification load, highlighting the need for accurate cost estimates.

Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix L Page 17 of 125 Comments on Draft IRP Report Page 12 of 21 on the T&D system,” much more is needed over the near term. One significant shortcoming of this IRP analysis is that it lacked a meanin...

AI summary The text highlights the need for Nova Scotia Power to improve its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) by incorporating better estimates of transmission and distribution (T&D) costs related to electrification. It emphasizes the importance of aligning T&D planning with demand-side management (DSM) programs to optimize cost management and planning.

n the electrical grid and regional interconnections associated with increased electrification needs to be considered with respect to energy security and reliability for the province. General Comments Heritage Gas notes that NSPI distribute...

AI summary Heritage Gas comments on the need for a rigorous timeline for a T&D study to understand the full costs of electrification and the reliability of aging infrastructure, as part of NSPI's Integrated Resource Plan. They emphasize the importance of this study for informing future investments in regional interconnection and transmission by 2030.

ACTION PLAN ITEM STAKEHOLDER STAKEHOLDER COMMENT REFERENCE 4. Development of an electrification strategy as defined in the IRP action plan must take place as part of stakeholder-driven process.’ SBA Supports: 2020-09-18, p. 3/3 -‘Increased...

AI summary The text discusses the development of an electrification strategy as part of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) action plan, emphasizing a stakeholder-driven process. SBA supports increased electrification and advanced technology to help NSP manage challenges from non-dispatchable resources. Heritage supports continued study of transmission and distribution (T&D) costs.

Electrification T&D investment costs Action Plan (2) Another area of significant costs related to electrification will be T&D costs. While the Action Plan indicates that NS Power will "address electrification impacts on the T&D system," mu...

AI summary The comment highlights a significant shortcoming in the IRP analysis regarding the lack of a method to estimate T&D costs related to electrification. NS Power acknowledges the comment and plans to incorporate it into the IRP Action Plan, and has participated in developing T&D Avoided Costs for future DSM programming.