N-1Non-Confidential Work Order 10/4/2010
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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.
Original Cost: $0.00 The project consortium is proposing a demonstration project, using customer load control (demand response) to supply ancillary services for wind integration. The proposed innovative technologies have-not been demonstra...
AI summary The project consortium is proposing a demonstration project that uses customer load control (demand response) to supply ancillary services for wind integration. The proposed innovative technologies have not been demonstrated or trialed in Canada or globally, based on an extensive review of technical publications.
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.
Why do this project now? NSPI is required to increase the percentage of energy provided from renewable sources to 25% by 2015 with a goal of 40% by 2020. Wind generation has been identified as a significant contributor to meeting these cha...
AI summary NSPI must increase renewable energy supply to 25% by 2015 and 40% by 2020. Wind energy is a key contributor, and load control technology is proposed to support wind integration. Federal funding through NRCAN's Clean Energy Fund covers 50% of the project costs up to $15.9M, with additional contributions from other partners.
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.
BACKGROUND As laid out in Nova Scotia's recently released Renewable Electricity Plan, NSPI is required to increase the percentage of energy provided from renewable sources to 25% by 2015 with a goal of 40% by 2020. Wind generation has sign...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) is required to increase renewable energy production to 25% by 2015 and 40% by 2020. To address the intermittency of wind energy, NSPI and NB Power collaborated on a load control demonstration project, supported by the federal Clean Energy Fund (CEF). The project, valued at $32 million, aims to integrate intermittent renewable energy sources on the grid.
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.
Why do this project now? NSPI is required to increase the percentage of energy provided from renewable sources to 25% by 2015 with a goal of 40% by 2020. Wind generation has been identified as a significant contributor to meeting these cha...
AI summary NSPI is required to increase renewable energy to 25% by 2015 and 40% by 2020. Wind generation is a key solution, and load control technology is being considered. Government funding, including a 50% contribution from NRCAN via the Clean Energy Fund up to $15.9M, supports the project's demonstration.
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT - MARITIME PROVINCES CUSTOMER LOAD CONTROL FOR WIND ENERGY INTEGRATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT THIS PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT is made as of the 4th day of May ,2010 ("Effective Date"), AMONG:
AI summary This document outlines a participation agreement for a wind energy integration demonstration project involving customer load control in the Maritime Provinces. It establishes the framework for collaboration among various stakeholders.
WHEREAS: - A. The Parties are proposing an innovative technology cluster to provide fast ancillary services for wind integration, by controlling cOlmnercial and residential loads, as outlined in the proposal entitled the "Maritime Province...
AI summary The Parties are proposing a technology cluster to provide fast ancillary services for wind integration by controlling commercial and residential loads, as outlined in the 'Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control for Wind Energy Integration Demonstration Project.' The proposal was submitted to the federal Minister of Natural Resources for funding under the Clean Energy Fund, and a federal contribution agreement has been entered into with NB Power.
Clean Energy Fund - Renewable and Clean Energy Demonstration Projects The Maritime Provinces Customer load Control Demonstration to Supply Ancillary Services for Wind Integration Project Proposal NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA CLEAN ENERGY FUND...
AI summary The text introduces a proposal for the Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control Demonstration to Supply Ancillary Services for Wind Integration Project, supported by the Natural Resources Canada Clean Energy Fund. It includes images and references to the project's context within renewable energy initiatives.
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.
Attached page 7 - 9. Expected Benefits (non-confidential) - Integration of more wind in the Maritime Provinces and the technological deployment nation-wide to allow for more wind across the country. - The economic and efficient dispatch of...
AI summary The text outlines expected benefits of integrating more wind energy in the Maritime Provinces, including enhanced regional collaboration, improved system efficiency, potential infrastructure deferral, and Canadian leadership in wind integration technologies. Demand response programs are highlighted as a tool to manage non-dispatchable renewable sources.
PROJECT SUMMARY: Wind power has been identified and demonstrated as a technology that will provide a significant contribution to GHG reduction. The Maritime Provinces have world·c1ass wind power potential. Wind power production is intermit...
AI summary Wind power contributes to GHG reduction but is intermittent, requiring ancillary services to balance supply and demand. The Maritime Provinces lack sufficient ancillary service resources, unlike regions with hydro and storage. Ancillary services are costly, with some sources reaching $10,000 per hour, plus carbon costs.
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.
A. ExPLAIN THE REASONS FOR UNDERTAKING THE PROPOSED PROJECT, INCLUDING WHY THE VARIOUS PARTIES ARE INVOLVED IN ITS IMPLEMENTATION. The Maritime Provinces have among the best wind resources in Canada. Over the next 15 years, the region coul...
AI summary The Maritime Provinces have strong wind resources, but to support high wind capacity penetration, utilities must ensure sufficient ancillary services through coordinated efforts. This section outlines the project and five primary reasons for its implementation.
Primary Objectives - Evaluation of load control performance in response to measured and forecaste'd wind power. - Evaluation of load control as a tool to maintain and improve power system efficiency and reliability. - Evaluation of the cus...
AI summary The primary objectives focus on evaluating load control performance in response to wind power, its role in maintaining power system efficiency and reliability, and customer acceptance of load control for renewable energy integration.
Striving for the economic and efficient dispatch of net requirements. - Capacity to integrate more wind energy within existing power system and achieve GHG reduction, - Enhanced regional collaboration and improved system reliability and mi...
AI summary The text discusses the benefits of integrating more wind energy into the power system, enhancing regional collaboration, improving system reliability, deferring new infrastructure, and leveraging demand response programs to manage non-dispatchable renewable energy sources like tidal, solar, and wave power.
Phase Three: Technical Evaluation Evaluate Scalability - Completion of business case and cost framework for ancillary services supplied by load control. - Implementation of the proposed load control and communication systems as an integral...
AI summary This phase focuses on evaluating the scalability of load control systems and their integration into the System Operator's operations to balance load and wind power generation, aiming to reduce GHG emissions and avoid thermal power use for ancillary services.
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.
ONE: To EXPAND ANCILLARY SERVICE OPTIONS FOR WIND INTEGRATION In 2008, the NBSO completed the study: Large Scale Wind Power in New Brunswick. The study indicated significant benefits to the Maritime region from a deployment of 5,500-7,500...
AI summary This section discusses the integration of wind power into the Maritime region's electricity systems, emphasizing the need for ancillary services to balance variable wind production. It references studies indicating the need for cooperation between markets and further research on load flows and system dynamics as wind capacity expands.
Two: To REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS Canada's GHG Plan requires that Canada reduce its total GHG emissions by 20 percent from 2006 levels by 2020. Additionally, it is estimated that the electricity sector will be required to reduce its emissions b...
AI summary The text discusses Canada's GHG reduction targets, emphasizing the need for the electricity sector to reduce emissions by 25% from 2006 levels by 2020. It highlights the potential of the Clean Energy Fund project to demonstrate innovative technologies that could support increased wind penetration in the Canadian electricity market.
New Brunswick Provincial Carbon Emissions: New Brunswick contributes approximately 2.5% of Canada's GHG emissions. NB Power contributes approximately 35% of those provincial carbon emissions. By leveraging our world class wind regime, N B...
AI summary New Brunswick contributes 2.5% of Canada's GHG emissions, with NB Power responsible for 35% of those. By installing 10,000 MW of wind power, NB Power could reduce emissions by 1.5 Mtons annually, equivalent to a 25% reduction from 2008 levels. The province also requires NB Power to source 10% of its load from renewables by 2016 under its Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Nova Scotia Provincial Emissions: Electricity generation accounts for 46 percent of Nova Scotia's greenhouse gas emissions. More than 85% of electricity in Nova Scotia is produced from fossil fuels; 72% of the total is coal and pet coke. T...
AI summary Electricity generation contributes 46% of Nova Scotia's greenhouse gas emissions, with over 85% of electricity coming from fossil fuels. The province has updated its renewable energy target to 25% by 2025. Energy efficiency and local renewable development are emphasized as key strategies for reducing emissions and transitioning to a more balanced energy portfolio.
Prince Island Carbon Emissions: Approximately 85% of the electricity used in PEl is generated outside of the Province. When emissions associated with these electricity imports into PEl are included, PEl's current greenhouse gas emissions a...
AI summary Prince Island (PEl) imports most of its electricity, leading to significant greenhouse gas emissions. Integrating more wind power is seen as key to meeting Canada's emissions targets. PEl already meets its 15% renewable energy standard with existing wind farms, but expanding this may require new ancillary services due to limited capacity in New Brunswick.
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.
D. How DO THE PROJECT'S OBJECTIVES ALIGN WITH THOSE OF CEf? Clean Energy Fund Program Objectives The Maritime Demand Response Project for Wind Integration Proposal Alignment with CEF Demonstration Objectives Make greater use of technologie...
AI summary The Maritime Demand Response Project aims to align with the Clean Energy Fund (CEF) objectives by demonstrating a technology that optimizes renewable energy penetration and reduces reliance on conventional generation, thereby minimizing GHG emissions and improving system efficiency.
Below is an overview of the key milestones and deliverables at each phases of the Maritime Consortium proposal, which are indicative of alignment to CEF project outcome requirements. CEF Intent of the Demonstration ScopeJ Appendix 1 Mariti...
AI summary The Maritime Consortium proposal outlines a three-phase project aligned with the Clean Energy Fund (CEF) requirements, focusing on demand response, smart grid technologies, and wind integration. The project aims to reduce GHG emissions and improve operational efficiency through load control systems. The importance of completing the project within the next five years is emphasized.
f .. WHY SHOULD THIS PROJECT TAKE PRIORITY OVER OTHER PROJECTS, AND WHAT OPPORTUNITIES MIGHT BE LOST IF THE PROJECT IS NOT FUNDED? This project has many technical, environmental and economic benefits, which make it a competitive and nation...
AI summary The project is highlighted for its technical, environmental, and economic benefits, and its importance in advancing renewable energy integration. It emphasizes the need for funding to avoid delays in smart grid technology development and missing federal renewable energy targets, as well as the benefits of collaboration among Maritime Provinces utilities and stakeholders.
G. DESCRIBE PAST WORK THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT BUILDS UPON. Examples of past work this project builds upon are as follows: Prince Edward Island: Energy Research Group, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dalhousie Universit...
AI summary The proposed project builds upon a study conducted by the Energy Research Group at Dalhousie University, which analyzed the potential of wind energy for heating on Prince Edward Island. The study did not examine communication and control systems, which the proposed project aims to demonstrate.
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.
Benefits Increasing the penetration of wind on our system thereby ensuring C02 Reduction Economic Dispatch of Ancillary services
AI summary The text discusses the benefits of increasing wind penetration to reduce CO2 emissions and the economic dispatch of ancillary services.
Notes Once the innovative technologies are demonstrated through this project, they will be commercialized in the Maritimes and in olher Canada jurisdictions, facilitating the increase of wind penetration from the current leve! of 1 % in th...
AI summary This note discusses the potential of innovative technologies to increase wind penetration in Canada's electricity market and reduce GHG emissions. It also highlights the benefits of load control in reducing emissions from peak plants by minimizing reliance on marginal units for 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.
ince Edward Island's future electricity supplies. Team Member: Stephen Pothier Organization: Nova Scotia Power Inc, Role In project: Project development and implementation Expertise and experience: Stephen Pothier, P. Eng. is Director, Rev...
AI summary This section outlines the project team involved in a project related to Nova Scotia's future electricity supplies. It includes members from Nova Scotia Power Inc. and the University of New Brunswick, detailing their roles, expertise, and 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.
Maritime Load Control Demonstration for Wind Integration Project Milestones
AI summary The document outlines the milestones for the Maritime Load Control Demonstration for Wind Integration Project, focusing on key phases and achievements in implementing load control to support wind energy integration.
Sector-wide - 1) deployment and commercialization of technology North American-wide benefiting utilities and the wind sector. - 2) the increased penetration of wind or other intermittent renewables and the associated value of carbon reduct...
AI summary The text discusses the deployment and commercialization of technology across North America that benefits utilities and the wind sector, as well as the increased penetration of wind and other intermittent renewables and the associated value of carbon reduction.
Aggregated load control technology for ancillary services: The proposed technology is innpv,ativ8,and significant, and yet has not been demonstrated in power systems. How to control numerous commercial and residential loads aggregately wit...
AI summary The document discusses the technical challenges of implementing aggregated load control technology for ancillary services, particularly in the context of wind integration. It highlights the need for accurate wind production forecasting tailored to the Maritime region and the financial and performance risks associated with multiparty project delivery.
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.
ENViRONMENTAL POTENTiAL: - Integration of more wind power, with displacement of greenhouse gas emissions. - Avoidance of the use of thermal power plants to provide ancillary services, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions of these plants....
AI summary The text discusses the environmental benefits of integrating more wind power, including the displacement of greenhouse gas emissions from thermal power plants and the avoidance of costs and environmental impacts associated with new supply-side options.
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.
APPENDIX C Letter of References. TransAlta Corporation Box 1900, Station "M" 110-12th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M1 T (403) 267-2070 September 11, 2009 Energie NB Power Holding Corporation / Corporation de portefeuille PO Box 2010 /...
AI summary TransAlta supports NB Power's proposal for a demonstration project to integrate more renewable energy into the electricity system. The project aims to evaluate tools for efficient wind power integration and expand wind generation in Canada. TransAlta, a leading wind energy developer, expresses interest in participating in the Steering Committee for the project.
Colleen; This note is to inform you that the Minister will be sending a letter directly to NRCAN indicating DOE's supports for NB based projects that are submitted for CEF support (of which NB Power's two submissions are included). Regards...
AI summary The document discusses support for NB Power's projects by DOE and the inclusion of CanWEA as a supportive observer on a steering committee. Key entities involved include Colleen, Tom Levy, and CanWEA.
CEAA Checklist. Physical Work under the CEA Act Does any phase of the proposal involve the construction, operation, modification, decommissioning, abandonment or other activity in relation to a built structure that has a fixed location and...
AI summary The CEAA Checklist outlines criteria for determining if a project requires an environmental assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. It includes questions about physical work involving hydroelectric, tidal power, and water diversion activities, as well as activities in protected areas and Indigenous lands.
1. PROJECT TITLE: The Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control Demonstration for Wind Integration
AI summary The project title is 'The Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control Demonstration for Wind Integration', which focuses on demonstrating customer load control to support wind energy integration.
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.
The work to be undertaken for this project Is summarized in the following table: manage risk and provide pelnt. Develop business case for the System Operator (SO) and the regulator to evaluate the economics and reliability of load control...
AI summary The project involves developing a business case for load control as an ancillary service, assessing its economic and reliability impacts. It also includes determining customer load opportunities, designing customer programs, and developing platforms for wind energy forecasting and demand management optimization.
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.
Environmental Potential; - Potential to integrate more wind power, with displacement of greenhouse gas emIssfons Avoid the use oftherrtlal power plants 10 provide ancillary services, thus reducing gre~nhouse gas emISSIOns of these plants....
AI summary The text discusses the environmental benefits of integrating more wind power, which can displace greenhouse gas emissions from thermal power plants and reduce the need for new supply-side options, thereby avoiding environmental footprint and land-based impacts.
Strategic National POlenUal: - o Expand similar technologies into other CanadianJunsdictlons to facilitat. the integration of wind capaclly in Canadian power systems. - o Export the demonstrat,a technologies to USA nnd other countries to f...
AI summary The text outlines strategic initiatives to expand wind energy technologies across Canada and internationally, promote community energy projects, and align with federal energy goals. It emphasizes collaboration among stakeholders to integrate high-penetration wind into power systems and achieve environmental and economic benefits.
- Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Canada's contribution shall be allocated to the Proponent in the following amounts by Fiscal Year: BUDGET (1,000$) ≔ 09/1 ( 1 - 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 Total . CONTRIBUTORS , NATURAL...
AI summary This agreement outlines how Canada's contribution of $15,900,000 will be allocated to the Proponent over several fiscal years, with the possibility for adjustments subject to approval by Canada's representative. Unused funds may be lost if re-profiling of government funding is not possible.
Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 - Business case baseline report specifying cost drivers for ancillary service and "dnd/renewable energy integration. - Phase 1 implementation Demonstration report providing an overview of Project design/architect...
AI summary The text outlines two reports related to fiscal years 2010 and 2011. The first is a business case baseline report focusing on cost drivers for ancillary services and renewable energy integration. The second is a Phase 1 implementation demonstration report covering project design, customer enrollment, system integration, and planning for Phase 2.
The Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control Demonstration For Wind Integration CEF Funding Allocation: Default Scenario $15,900,000 $1,400,000 0$ $17,300,000 $9,400,000 $22,650,000 $32,050,000 Total Shared Funding CEF Funding Other (GE/UN...
AI summary The document outlines the funding allocation for the Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control Demonstration for Wind Integration, detailing shared funding, utility contributions, and cost breakdowns. It includes figures for CEF funding, other funding sources, and the distribution of costs among various entities.
The Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control Demonstration For Wind Integration CEF Funding Allocation: Utility short funded by $1 M $15,025,000 $1,400,000 $0 $16,425,000 $9,400,000 $20,650,000 $30,050,000 Total Shared Funding CEF Funding...
AI summary The document outlines the funding allocation for the Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control Demonstration for Wind Integration, highlighting a shortfall of $2,099,122 and contributions from various entities including Nova Scotia Power, New Brunswick Power, and Maritime Electric.
The Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control Demonstration For Wind Integration CEF Funding Allocation: Additional Fedral funds $15,900,000 $1,400,000 $19,300,600 $2,000,000 $32,050,000 $9,400,000 $22,650,000 Other Future Federal funds Tot...
AI summary The document outlines the allocation of federal funds for the Maritime Provinces Customer Load Control Demonstration project, which supports wind integration. It includes funding details for NB Power, NS Power, MECL, and SJ Energy, with breakdowns of costs and contributions from various sources.