Topic:"Infrastructure Planning" in M13014

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) CI C0068719 IT – Distributed Intelligence Apps REDACTED August 4, 2026 NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: IT - Distributed Intelligence Apps CI Number: C0068719 Date: August 4, 2026 Expenditure P...

AI summary This document is an NSEB approval sheet for the IT - Distributed Intelligence Apps project under CI Number C0068719, outlining budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization statuses for various years, with total figures and approvals from Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

DESCRIPTION: Distributed Intelligence (DI) refers to the use of software applications (apps) deployed on field devices to collect highresolution operational data and perform localized analysis using data collected at the grid-edge, where t...

AI summary Distributed Intelligence (DI) involves deploying software apps on field devices to collect and analyze grid-edge data, improving grid reliability and situational awareness. The project will pilot DI apps on a subset of meters, assessing their efficacy before potential broader deployment. The initiative is supported by federal funding and complies with measurement regulations.

Why do this project now? Proactive and timely improvement of grid model accuracy is foundational to support continued reliable system operation and effective system planning as the distribution system becomes increasingly complex. Testing...

AI summary This project aims to improve grid model accuracy and test DI technologies to enhance system reliability and customer experience. NS Power is partnering with NRCan and has secured federal funding, contingent on regulatory approval by March 31, 2027, with project completion required by March 31, 2028.

Why do this project this way? The project focuses on deploying and evaluating selected distributed intelligence applications at the meter level, while the foundational DI Iron Apps Platform will be fully implemented to enable sustained ope...

AI summary The project aims to deploy and evaluate selected distributed intelligence (DI) applications at the meter level, with the DI Iron Apps Platform fully implemented to support ongoing evaluation. Technologies will be installed following NS Power's cybersecurity controls, and apps will be selected based on their potential to improve grid accuracy, safety, and situational awareness. Testing will occur in Q3 2026, with final app selection and evaluation criteria confirmed during this phase.

Document No: XXX-XX-XXXX-XXXX An Emera Company Project Cost Estimate Input Checklist and N Naturity M atrix Equipment Replacement Required fields: Esti mate Classifica ition Project Name: IT - Distributed Intelligence Apps Started or Preli...

AI summary The document outlines the status of a project related to the implementation of Distributed Intelligence Applications (DI) by an Emera Company. It includes a checklist for project cost estimates and project definition deliverables, with various sections indicating the maturity levels and completion status of different project components.

While AACE does not provide guidelines for the Information Technology (IT) projects, industry best practices such as PMI's Practice Standard for Project Estimating recommend IT Projects follow a Risk base work cycle like a Decision Gate (D...

AI summary The project is being submitted at Decision Gate 5 with a contingency level appropriate for this stage, and it has achieved 81% of deliverables defined or completed for a Class 3 estimate, following industry best practices for IT project management.

Challenges - May not have the field resources to proactively address issues (process is currently customer initiated) - Low excitement from business stakeholders Future State: DI data autonomously identifies poor electrical connections and...

AI summary The current process for addressing electrical connection issues is customer-initiated, leading to challenges such as lack of field resources and low stakeholder engagement. The future state envisions using DI data to autonomously identify and dispatch resources for poor electrical connections.

Description - » CenterPoint Energy (CNP) serves approximately 2.8 million metered electricity and 4.2 M gas customers in 6 states. CNP leveraged their 150k OW Riva Network in Indiana to pilot DI - » DI has already demonstrated multiple ben...

AI summary CenterPoint Energy (CNP) has implemented a pilot program using their OW Riva Network in Indiana, demonstrating benefits such as reduced equipment damage, improved customer satisfaction, and proactive maintenance. The pilot also includes high impedance detection and active temperature monitoring, with reported accuracy rates. The document includes a reference to a case number and attachment.

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET IT - Distributed Intelligence Apps Project Title: CI Number: C0068719 Date: August 4, 2026 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (...

AI summary The document outlines the expenditure profile for the IT - Distributed Intelligence Apps Project, including budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization types for various years from 2025 to 2028, with total figures provided.

2nd Quarter Overview - as of June 30, 2026 ACE Plan Reference Submission or 1 Approved Transmission Transmission C0050835 C0052055 2023/2024 Steel Tower Refurbishment 2023/2024 Transmission Right-of-Way Widening 69kV P&A OTQ - December 5,...

AI summary The 2nd Quarter Overview as of June 30, 2026, outlines approved projects under the ACE Plan, including transmission and distribution upgrades, generation refurbishments, and associated costs and approvals. Projects include steel tower refurbishments, right-of-way widenings, and engine replacements, with references to orders in the queue and submission dates.

NS Power can achieve the same or similar function through existing alternatives or improved processes. - i. If no, please explain why. - ii. If yes, please explain why NS Power still needs the app. - d) For each proposed DI app, please des...

AI summary The document requests NS Power to explain the necessity and benefits of various proposed DI apps, including their incremental costs, benefits, and comparisons with existing alternatives. It also asks for details on current issues, strategies, and cost-effectiveness of deploying these apps.