Topic:"Planned Outage" in M12591

DESCRIPTION: The project scope includes implementation of three new technology solutions along with new and revised business processes across key areas related to system commitment, operational planning, and dispatch functions at the Energ...

AI summary The project involves implementing three technology solutions at NS Power's Energy Control Centre to improve system commitment, operational planning, and dispatch functions. These include a Portfolio Optimization tool, a Dispatch Dashboard, and an Outage Request Platform. The initiative supports NS Power's response to renewable and decarbonization targets and incorporates recommendations from the 2018-2019 FAM Audit Dispatch Study (M09548).

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 2 • Outage Request Platform (ORP) 3 4 The ORP software solution automates the process for requesting, analyzing, and 5 prioritizing planned outages related to the NS Power Transmission, Substation, 6 Generation, and Tele...

AI summary The document discusses the need for an Outage Request Platform (ORP) to automate the process of managing planned outages for NS Power Transmission, Substation, Generation, and Telecommunication assets, as well as Independent Power Producers. The current manual system is seen as unsustainable due to increasing complexity in asset management.

CI C0032664 – Energy Control Centre – Optimization Tools (NSEB M12591) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 with dispatchable quick-start generation, will be subject to a more complex set of 23 updated on the OASIS today via manua...

AI summary The document discusses the manual processes used by NS Power for managing planned outages and the need for automation through the SDD. It also references NERC standards TOP-001 and TOP-002, which require day-ahead reliability assessments for both the ECCPO and OCP solutions.

REDACTED 1 Request IR-9: 19 resources to ensure reliable, secure, and economic operation of the power system. The 20 current state process is largely manual, taking data from the outage coordination process 21 to plan near-term operations...

AI summary The text discusses the need for resources to ensure reliable, secure, and economic operation of the power system, highlighting the current manual process for planned outages and the proposed ORP to enhance reporting capabilities and reduce manual effort. The scope of the project includes interface development with other systems, though no full-scale upgrades are required. The response to a request for examples of utilities with comparable automated systems is mentioned, but no specific examples are provided.

Item Description System Operator Training Solution This is a training database which enables import and storage of training materials for formatted scheduling, look ups, delivery platform, tracking and reporting of training requirements an...

AI summary The text describes several software solutions used by the System Operator, including a training database, an Outage Request solution, an Economic Dispatch Optimization Solution (ECCPO), and a System Dispatch Dashboard (SDD). These tools are designed to enhance training, manage outages, optimize dispatch, and provide real-time data for Market Participants.

Request IR-2: - In the Description, NS Power noted that "The third technology solution is an Outage Request - Platform that will automate the process for requesting, analyzing, and prioritizing planned outages - related to the NS Power Tra...

AI summary NS Power proposes an Outage Request Platform to automate the management of planned outages, replacing the current manual process. The request asks for an explanation of the potential impact on customers and NS Power's reliability performance.

Request IR-18: - In "Why do this project now?", NS Power noted that "The project was deemed to be in service in - March 2025 when the first technology implementation (the Outage Request Platform) went live. - The Final Cost Date (September...

AI summary NS Power is being asked to provide an update on the status and progress of a project, which includes the implementation of the Outage Request Platform and other Technology Solutions, with the Final Cost Date set for September 2026.

M12591 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED (NS Power) for Subsequent Approval of a 2024 ACE Plan Capital Item CI C0032664 – Energy C...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has requested detailed information from NS Power regarding three new software solutions, including an Outage Request Platform, and their impact on operations and reliability. The request includes explanations of current processes, regulatory requirements, and potential impacts on customer reliability.