Topic:"Grid Modernization" in M03589

Cost Centre 590 - 590-Admin. - Cust. Servo Mkt & Sale Budget Version - 2010 09/03 Foreciist Forecast 10/01/2010 10/30/2013 03/30/2014 $-5,700,000.00 $516,656.73 $2,585,642.01 $2,780,678.64 $3,441,938.39 $668,877.50 $4,293,793.27 Start Oper...

AI summary This document discusses a demonstration project exploring the use of smart grid technology to manage customer demand in real time, aiming to balance intermittent renewable energy sources like wind and increase their contribution to the grid.

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, along with developing wind forecasting models and using historical data to improve wind energy production forecasts.

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.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In February 2009, the United States and Canada enacted the US-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue process. The two nations agreed to expand collaboration in the development and deployment of clean energy technology and the creat...

AI summary The US-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue aims to develop clean energy technology and a more efficient electricity grid. The Maritime Provinces are well-positioned to contribute, with strong wind resources and long-standing energy trade with the US. A consortium of utilities and organizations proposes a technology cluster to manage wind integration through load control, as the region could have high wind capacity penetration in the next 15 years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

THE 5 REASONS FOR UNDERTAKiNG THE PROJECT There are five strategic drivers for undertaking the Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control Demonstration for. Wind Integration these include: - 1. To expand our ancillary service options to faci...

AI summary The Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control Demonstration for Wind Integration is driven by five strategic reasons, including expanding ancillary services, reducing GHG emissions, preparing for smart grid technologies, responding to national priorities, and building a business case for smart grid technologies.

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.

US-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue In February 2009, the United States and Canada enacted the US-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue process. The two nations agreed to expand collaboration in the development and deployment of clean energy technology...

AI summary The US-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue was initiated in 2009 to enhance collaboration on clean energy technology and grid efficiency. The Maritime Provinces are highlighted for their strategic location and energy partnerships with the U.S., with GE Multilin playing a role in grid development through R&D in Canada and the U.S.

The Atlantic Energy Gateway In addition to the US-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue, and the Clean Energy Fund, this demonstration project is also strategically aligned with the goals of the Federal Government's Atlantic Energy Gateway. Announc...

AI summary The Atlantic Energy Gateway initiative, announced in 2009, aims to promote clean and renewable energy development in Atlantic Canada. The Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control project supports these goals by advancing regional cooperation, smart grid technology, and renewable energy penetration.

FIVE: To BUILD A BUSINESS CASE FOR SMART GRID TECHNOLOGY Without federal funding to help offset the technical and monetary risk, there is no business case or regulatory framework to pursue the demonstration project factoring ratepayer inte...

AI summary The document argues that without federal funding, there is no viable business case or regulatory framework to pursue a smart grid demonstration project. The project aims to evaluate technology benefits for ratepayers, including renewable integration, system reliability, and cost-effectiveness, and to develop a framework for future smart-grid expenditures.

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.

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.

hat involve a variety of control systems applications. His research has also been supported by a number of NSERC research grants. Team Member: Dr. Howard Li Organization: University of New Brunswick Role in project: Development of demand r...

AI summary The project team consists of three researchers from the University of New Brunswick working on wind integration and demand response technologies. Their expertise spans advanced control systems, communications, and wind forecasting, supported by various research grants and industrial 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.

Mitigation \ The project consortium has organized a strong project team of research institution"power production"power system operation, electricity users and industry control solution. The team has strong and diverse technical expertise i...

AI summary The document outlines a project consortium focused on developing advanced control and forecasting technologies for power systems, including a test pilot and collaboration with UNB and other organizations. An Oversight Steering Committee will monitor the project's progress and ensure alignment with objectives.

2.3 IMPACT AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES 2.3.1 INNOVATION: Explain why the concept is new in the Canadian context and why the concept is significant from an innovation perspective. The Maritime Consortium has proposed the demonstration of using cu...

AI summary The Maritime Consortium proposes demonstrating customer load control to supply ancillary services for wind integration, a novel concept in Canada and globally. This innovation could significantly increase wind energy penetration, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and facilitate commercialization of smart grid technologies in the Maritimes and across Canada.

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.

ECONOMIC POTENTIAL: - Deferral of new infrastructure costs to accommodate contingencies. - Additional ancillary service options to economically dispatch net requirements. - Further extension of the benefits of the smart grid technologies f...

AI summary The text outlines economic benefits of deferring infrastructure costs, utilizing smart grid technologies for efficiency, and avoiding new supply-side costs. It emphasizes Canada's leadership in renewable energy integration and load control.

STRATEGIC NATIONAL POTENTIAL: - To achieve the target "90% of Canada's electricity needs to be provided by non-emitting sources such as wind by 2020" resolving the issue of wind integration will be critical. - The technologies can be expor...

AI summary The document highlights the importance of wind energy integration in achieving Canada's electricity targets, the potential for exporting related technologies, and the role of a demonstration project in advancing renewable energy solutions. It emphasizes collaboration among stakeholders and alignment with international and federal initiatives.

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.

stem Operator (www.nbsoea) E-mail [email protected] Ph 506-458-4704 Fax 506-458-4626 Energy Corporation Société de l'énergie Office of the Chief Executive Officer PO Box 2000, Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Canada CIA 7N8 Bureau du...

AI summary The Government of Prince Edward Island supports NB Power's application for funding under the Clean Energy Fund Program for a Customer Load Control Demonstration project. The project aims to assess the role of customer load control technologies in integrating more wind power into PEI's electricity supply, with Maritime Electric participating as a key member of the project team.

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.

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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.

Economic Potential: - Defer new transmission infrastructure costs to accommodate contingencies - Provide additional anoillary servIce options to economIcally dispatch net requirements. - o Further extend the benefits of the smart grid te<:...

AI summary The text discusses strategies to defer transmission infrastructure costs, enhance smart grid technologies for efficiency, and position Canadian businesses as leaders in renewable energy integration and load control technology.