Topic:"Grid Modernization" in M12782

1 proceedings under M10905 provide relevant context that informs that work. NS Power will 23 (a) NS Power has recovered the required systems and data for CNMP administration and to 24 meet its target service levels for the execution of CNM...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's progress in restoring AMI meter functionality and system restoration details, referencing cybersecurity incident reports. It also requests the 2025 Annual CNMP Report to include the cost of the Commercial Net Metering Program to the system and non-participating ratepayers.

(b) Yes, this refers to interconnection customers that, at the time of Report preparation, had not yet identified the program or option under which they were interconnecting. In accordance with the Interconnection Processes, interconnectio...

AI summary The text discusses interconnection customers who have not yet selected the Community Net Metering Program (CNMP) and explains that CNMP is governed by the Electricity Act and Renewable Electricity Regulations . It also notes that net metering customers using solar PV may not consistently reduce demand during system peak, requiring NS Power to maintain firm generating capacity. The timing of GIS and CYME software restoration is tied to the GIS recovery timeline.

20 Reference: Report, p. 12 22 The timing of restoration for the hosting capacity data and map is dependent on the GIS 23 recovery timeline and the associated integrations between GIS and CYME software. GIS 24 service restoration work cont...

AI summary Restoration of hosting capacity data and maps depends on GIS recovery and integration with CYME software, targeted for Q2 2026. A question is raised about potential costs from the data loss.

Request IR-2: Refer to the "2025 Report" on page 12 of 13, at line 12, in Section 3.3 Planned or Pending CNMP Improvements there is the first of two references to the "response to question 23", and the second is in Section 3.4 Additional S...

AI summary Request IR-2 seeks clarification on references to 'question 23' in the 2025 Report, asking for specific exhibit/matter numbers, whether Synapse evidence includes planned CNMP improvements, the status of AMI data integration, and consistency of the report's statement with Synapse recommendations and Board directives.

Hosting Capacity Map The need for a hosting capacity map was identified several years ago in other matters 1 but updates to the hosting capacity map have been paused due to the 2025 cybersecurity breach2. The SBA respectfully submits that...

AI summary The SBA emphasizes the importance of restoring the hosting capacity map and enabling bi-directional billing through AMI meters to support the CNMP program. NS Power has committed to reconfiguring AMI meters by June 30, 2026, and restoring GIS service by May 31, with a public hosting capacity map to be published by June 15-26, 2026, and finalized by Q4 2026.

The SBA provided: The need for a hosting capacity map was identified several years ago in other matters but updates to the hosting capacity map have been paused due to the 2025 cybersecurity breach. The SBA respectfully submits that the re...

AI summary The SBA emphasizes the importance of restoring the hosting capacity map and using AMI meters for bidirectional billing to support the CNMP program. NS Power acknowledges the map's usefulness but clarifies it is informational and not used for interconnection studies or cost determination.

Hosting Capacity Analysis and Advanced Metering Infrastructure In its decision on the 2023 CNMP Report, the Board directed NS Power to address recommendations made by Synapse during its hosting capacity stakeholder workshops and file a sub...

AI summary The Board directed NS Power to address recommendations on hosting capacity analysis following a cybersecurity incident that affected GIS data. NS Power has conducted workshops, filed a report, and plans to restore the hosting capacity map by mid-2026. The SBA requested a webinar to confirm functionality, but NS Power declined, stating the map is informational and not used for CNMP application processing.