Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Generator Interconnection" in M13008

Matter: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - RtR Market Elements Application - Approval of necessary tariffs, Terms and Conditions
11 passages 3 documents

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N-1Updates to RTR Market Elements Application 6 passages
Work Plan p. pp. 61-62
Work Plan - During June, the parties will undertake focused issue resolution activities through collaborative working meetings with REI and NS Power, facilitated by Power Advisory. This phase will include defining the issues in detail, the...

AI summary During June, the parties will engage in focused issue resolution activities with REI and NS Power, facilitated by Power Advisory, to define issues, share information, assess alternatives, and prepare recommendations, which may include interconnection process and market rule revisions.

Preamble p. pp. 102-161
- "CCi" is a capacity contribution factor of LRS' generator to NS Power's system peak as determined by NS Power. The capacity contribution factor may be the subject of periodic adjustment if operating conditions of the generator, such as a...

AI summary The text defines key terms related to capacity contribution and generator capacity in the context of LRS and NS Power. It mentions the use of ELCC methodology for determining capacity contribution factors and outlines the conditions under which these factors may be adjusted.

13.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTION OF RTR BEHIND-THE-METER AND DISTRIBUTION-CONNECTED GENERATION p. pp. 120-121
13.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTION OF RTR BEHIND-THE-METER AND DISTRIBUTION-CONNECTED GENERATION 13.1 Behind-the-Meter Generation and Distribution-connected Generation facilities participating in the RtR market shall be subjec...

AI summary The technical requirements for interconnecting RTR behind-the-meter and distribution-connected generation facilities are outlined, aligning with those for net metering and similar programs governed by the Electricity Act. These requirements depend on the facility's nameplate capacity and use thresholds from NS Power's Self-generating Option and Commercial Net Metering Program.

14.1 Provision and Ownership p. p. 121
14.1 Provision and Ownership - 14.1.1 NS Power will install and seal all revenue class meters for the purpose of measuring the output of the LRS' generation resources and the RtR Customer's load, including any export from bidirectional met...

AI summary This section outlines NS Power's responsibilities regarding the installation, ownership, and regulation of revenue class meters for LRS generation resources and RtR Customers. It specifies that NS Power will install and maintain these meters, which will be used for billing and load settlement purposes. Metering equipment remains NS Power's property and must comply with applicable regulations.

13.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTION OF RTR BEHIND-THE-METER AND DISTRIBUTION-CONNECTED GENERATION p. p. 163
13.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTION OF RTR BEHIND-THE-METER AND DISTRIBUTION-CONNECTED GENERATION 13.1 Behind-the-Meter Generation and Distribution-connected Generation facilities participating in the RtR market shall be subjec...

AI summary The technical requirements for interconnecting Behind-the-Meter and Distribution-connected Generation facilities in the RtR market are aligned with those for NS Power Bundled Service customers, as per the Electricity Act. These requirements depend on the facility's generating capacity and use the same thresholds as NS Power's Self-generating Option and Commercial Net Metering Program, with the exception that net metering program sizing limits do not apply.

13.114.1 Provision and Ownership p. p. 163
13.114.1 Provision and Ownership 13.1.114.1.1 NS Power will install and seal all revenue class meters for the purpose of measuring the output of the LRS's generation resources and the RtR Customer's load, including any export from bi-direc...

AI summary NS Power is responsible for installing and maintaining revenue class meters for measuring generation resources and customer load. Meter data is used for billing purposes under applicable tariffs. NS Power retains ownership of the meters and must comply with relevant regulations during installation.

N-5NSPI (Synapse) RIR 1 to 20 3 passages
Section 7 p. p. 6
1 interconnections within the context of the RtR market, consistent with the established 2 interconnection requirements and applicable technical standards. 3 4 Consistent with the Company's existing processes for interconnecting generation...

AI summary The text discusses interconnection requirements and technical standards for generation facilities, noting that the level of technical review depends on the size, characteristics of the facility, and potential impacts on the distribution system.

7 p. p. 6
7 Distribution-Connected Generator Size Technical Assessment Requirement Less than 27 kW Plans review by NS Power Electrical Inspection 27 kW to less than 100 kW Class 1 Interconnection Requirements2 100 kW to 1,000 kW (limited to 1,000 kW...

AI summary The text outlines technical assessment requirements for distribution-connected generators based on their size, including different review processes and interconnection requirements for various power ranges.

Section 9 p. pp. 6-7
9 This tiered approach ensures that the technical review process remains proportionate to the 10 size and potential system impact of the generation facility while maintaining the safety, 11 reliability, and operational integrity of the dis...

AI summary The text discusses a tiered approach to the technical review process for generation facilities, ensuring proportionality based on the size and potential system impact, while maintaining safety, reliability, and operational integrity of the distribution system. Links to Class 1 and Class 2 interconnection requirements are provided.

103530Synapse (NSPI) IR 1 to 20 2 passages
Request IR-6:
Request IR-6: Refer to Attachment 4, p. 1, which states, "The LRS' Customers and generators will make all necessary arrangements to ensure that their generation and load do not unduly deteriorate the integrity of the power supply system, e...

AI summary Request IR-6 seeks clarification on the requirements for Load-Serving Retailers (LRS) and their customers regarding power supply integrity, including definitions of key terms, dispute resolution processes, and cost recovery mechanisms related to distributed generation. The request also inquires about interconnection processes and how they interact with system integrity requirements.

Request IR-19:
Request IR-19: - Refer to Attachment 12, p. 16, Section 13. - A. Please clarify how a distribution-connected generator sized above net-metering limits will be technically evaluated for interconnection. Please also describe what protections...

AI summary Request IR-19 seeks clarification on interconnection processes for distribution-connected generators exceeding net-metering limits, the applicability of sizing limits to BTM and FTM resources, and whether there are maximum energy or capacity limits for RtR Customers or LRS.

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