Topic:"Grid Modernization" in M12588

1 Request IR-1: 8 2.1 Set Up Distribution Tariff Billing The Distribution Tariff must be recorded against the LRS customer in CIS as 'misc. charges'. However, a bill must not be sent to the customer directly. NSP will recover the distribut...

AI summary The document outlines procedures for setting up distribution tariff billing, payments from LRS, metering reading, and metering data management/reporting. It details the use of AMI meters, data management systems, and the involvement of multiple departments and systems.

CI C0053699 Renewable to Retail Implementation (NSEB M12588) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-2: 26 NS Power had proceeded with its plan to replace its CIS on the timeline it had planned 27 to when it filed its prev...

AI summary NSPI responded to NSEB information requests regarding the implementation of Renewable to Retail (RtR) and the replacement of the Customer Information System (CIS). NSPI stated that CIS modifications were completed and are core functionality, and that these changes would carry through to any future CIS replacement project without incremental costs.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 for aggregating LRS customer meter interval data so the correct distribution-class loss 2 factor can be applied to the aggregation to account for losses in the distribution system. 3 4 (b) Configurations and internal int...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's development of configurations and integrations for its CIS and MDMS platforms, including collaboration with Renewall Energy Inc. (REI) during various stages of system development and testing. It highlights the review of functional designs, such as the web form application for RCTRA and tariff billing calculations, to ensure transparency and agreement with REI.

Active Submissions Total A - Technical Evaluation A-1 - Adherence to RFP requirements A-2 - Ongoing support availability and service levels A-3 - Speed and efficiency of implementation (or project) plan, availability, and delivery the indu...

AI summary The text outlines a request for clarification regarding the role of the Finance Business Analyst in the RtR Project Implementation team, specifically their involvement in updating and enhancing the CIS and MDMS systems.

Interest to be compounded 18 Power's efforts at this stage, minimal work would be required to set up and 19 configure the new LRS in the software systems described in NSEB IR-7 (a-c). 20 21 (iv) Please refer to NSEB IR-9. 22 23 (b) Please...

AI summary The text discusses the setup and configuration of a new Licensed Retail Supplier (LRS) within existing software systems, referencing NSEB IR-9 and noting that the current Meter Data Management System (MDMS) has sufficient computational capability. It also mentions that scalability for future LRSs would have an immaterial impact on project costs.

(e) The entire scope of system changes for CI C0053699 Renewable to Retail Implementation Project as described in NSEB IR-9 (a-c) is required to enable the first LRS to transact at forecasted customer volumes at the Commercial Operation Da...

AI summary The implementation of the Renewable to Retail (RtR) project requires full system changes as outlined in NSEB IR-9 (a-c) to enable the first Licensed Retail Supplier (LRS) to operate at forecasted customer volumes by the Commercial Operation Date. All project components must be in place at the start of retail operations to meet the LRS Terms and Conditions and support RtR tariff settlement and billing.

Plan Revision Summary 1 Request IR-7: 25 development platform leveraged to produce these forms is the same as that which is used 26 for NS Power's customer onboarding processing. 27 28 CIS system modifications are necessary to identify and...

AI summary The document discusses the need to modify the CIS system to differentiate customer transactions between NS Power and LRS, highlighting the large volume of meter data involved and the inefficiency of manual processes. It also references the Renewable to Retail Implementation Project and related requirements.

- 6 As mentioned in part (b), NS Power does not have access to the original estimate details. 1 Request IR-12: 15 collection/aggregation functionality dependent on MDMS/MDM systems, please 16 provide: 17 18 (i) The current meter reading on...

AI summary NS Power does not have access to original estimate details, and there are requests regarding the current meter reading onboarding timeline and operational capability for interval data collection. The response includes details on software systems impacted by the implementation and mentions cybersecurity incident remediation efforts.

Date Filed: March 3, 2026 NSPI (REI) IR-13 Page 3 of 3 1 Request IR-14: 2 3 Please elaborate on what existing MDMS capabilities were evaluated and found insufficient 4 for RtR settlement and billing and explain why. 5 6 Response IR-14: 7 8...

AI summary The document includes two requests related to the Renewable to Retail (RtR) implementation project. Request IR-14 asks for an explanation of why existing Meter Data Management System (MDMS) capabilities were found insufficient for RtR settlement and billing. The response indicates that MDMS capabilities were sufficient but required configuration changes. Request IR-15 seeks procurement documentation for major external costs and whether competitive practices were used.

3.3.1 Data Readiness Milestones [95] Renewall submitted that project approval should be conditional on the satisfaction of certain data-readiness milestones before the market opening and the issuance of an initial invoice to Renewall. Thes...

AI summary Renewall proposed that project approval be conditional on meeting specific data-readiness milestones before market opening and invoicing. NS Power responded that all projects follow established technical and quality assurance processes before implementation.

4 million estimate for the total required for renewable to retail market development, inclusive of costs to date, forecasted costs, and deferred amounts in Matter M11874 (Letter of Credit proceeding). Please advise whether any work done to...

AI summary The document discusses the estimated $4 million required for renewable to retail market development, including costs to date, forecasted costs, and deferred amounts in Matter M11874. It also raises concerns about whether NS Power's cybersecurity breach affected work done to implement the Renewable to Retail (RtR) market and if redoing affected work has been included in the project amount. NS Power mentions that its Customer Information System (CIS) is outdated and requires modernization to support new tariff designs and programs.

23 Please confirm whether NSPI is seeking recovery of its own regulatory hearing costs (internal and 24 external legal, consulting, expert witness costs) associated with this RtR capital application and 25 other RtR applications? 1 RtR imp...

AI summary The document requests confirmation on whether NSPI is seeking recovery of its regulatory hearing costs related to the RtR capital application and other RtR applications. It also asks for details on delays in AMI deployment and MDMS capabilities evaluated for RtR settlement and billing.

3.3.1 Data Readiness Milestones [95] Renewall submitted that project approval should be conditional on the satisfaction of certain data-readiness milestones before the market opening and the issuance of an initial invoice to Renewall. Thes...

AI summary Renewall proposed that project approval should be conditional on meeting specific data-readiness milestones before market opening and invoicing. NS Power responded that all projects follow established technical and quality assurance processes, including testing and approvals, before going live.