Topic:"Smart Synergy" in M11108

124,453 121,590 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) REDACTED 2023 Load Forecast Report Synapse IR-9 Attachment 2 Page 1 of 205 January 31, 2023 REDACTED Ms. Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and R...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) directed Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) to submit semi-annual reports on the Smart Grid Nova Scotia Project, following its decision in matter M09985. Reports are due by July 31 and January 31 each year and should include details on asset deployment, customer selection, economic assumptions, metrics, and demand response programs.

the metrics discussed above, Synapse also recommended that NS Power post, on its website, a monthly report about the solar garden's performance, including the following information: • total generation and average generation per kW for each...

AI summary Synapse recommended that NS Power post monthly reports on the solar garden's performance, including generation data and equipment details. NS Power agreed but proposed to include the information in its semi-annual Smart Grid Project Reporting to the Board instead. The Board accepted this proposal.

array of energy resources including solar photovoltaic (PV) and other generators, battery storage, commercial and industrial loads, smart water heaters, electric vehicle (EV) chargers, and microgrids. • Solution Designs continue to be revi...

AI summary The document outlines ongoing efforts by Siemens and NS Power to integrate various energy resources, including solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and smart devices, into the Energy System Platform (ESP). Integration progress includes completed and ongoing conformance testing, with revisions to solution designs and user guides.

Attachment 1 – SGNS Updated Project Timeline 3 Apr - 5 Oct Project Design Page 1 of 1 Requirements Workshops Customer Program Design DER Procurement Use Case Test Design 5 May - 3 Sep Execution EV Smart Chargers ESP Integration Recruitment...

AI summary This document provides an updated project timeline for the SGNS initiative, outlining key phases such as project design, requirements workshops, customer program design, DER procurement, and execution phases including EV smart chargers and distributed batteries integration.

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AI summary The Smart Grid Nova Scotia (SGNS) Project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) in enabling utility control of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). The project includes the development of use case metrics to measure potential technical and economic benefits of DERMS, which are expected to benefit all customers.

sting on ev.energy included the entire registered fleet. The number of vehicles receiving events fluctuated with user acquisition growth, which totaled 108 vehicles at the end of the reporting period. Figure 12 and Table 1 summarize all Ch...

AI summary The report details the performance of the ev.energy platform, including the number of vehicles in the registered fleet and the use of ChargePoint events for curtailment. The majority of events were for the EVSE3 use case, with metrics like 'Received Event Ratio' and 'Estimated Average Shed per Event' providing insights into participation and curtailment effectiveness.

y axis indicates kWh. An automated method of executing this use case based on generation system reserve levels is currently in design with the ESP development team for use with the ChargePoint fleet. EVSE5 is also available to execute with...

AI summary The document discusses updates to use case testing for smart grid systems, including automated execution based on reserve levels and configuration revisions for cold load pickup relief. EVSE5 and EVSE6 are highlighted, with details on their integration and limitations.

tes are receiving an email notification prior to each event, for which they can reply with a request to opt-out of an upcoming event before it begins. To date, there have been no customer opt-outs. Page 43 of 48 . . REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL...

AI summary Testing for the Smart Grid project involved three customer sites with varying controlled equipment. Testing began in February 2022 and resumed in July 2022 after integration pauses. Aggregated power data is calculated by the BMS and stored in the ESP system.

CI C0010788 – Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report Attachment 3 Page 2 of 4 SGNS Customer Program Enrollment Value to be Tested Data and Metrics to Measure System Impact and Value Project Scenarios for Comparison Measuring Outcomes ESP

AI summary The document outlines a Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report Attachment 3, focusing on customer program enrollment, value to be tested, data and metrics for measuring system impact and value, project scenarios for comparison, and measuring outcomes, with ESP as a key component.

CI C0010788 – Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report Attachment 3 Page 3 of 4 SGNS Customer Program Enrollment Value to be Tested Data and Metrics to Measure System Impact and Value Project Scenarios for Comparison Measuring Outcomes ESP

AI summary The document outlines a Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report Attachment 3, focusing on customer program enrollment, value testing, data and metrics for measuring system impact and value, project scenarios for comparison, and outcomes measurement using the ESP platform.

CI C0010788 – Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report Attachment 5 Page 13 of 14 Attachment 5 – SGNS Project Lessons Learned 26. Coritech Charger Commissioned w ith Coritech-ow ned Modem A Coritech-owned modem was initially installed to allow Corite...

AI summary The document discusses issues encountered during the commissioning of a Coritech-owned EV charger, including delays due to modem replacement and the need for better integration monitoring. It highlights the importance of improved event scheduling and error notification systems to support DERMS recommendations.

9,152,691 9,959,113 Please use the Current Claim total (1) and the Total to Date (2) to complete the Appendix A - Recipient's Claim Summary . Veuillez SVP utiliser le total de la Réclamation Actuelle (1) ainsi que le Total à ce Jour (2) po...

AI summary The document includes a claim summary form, a redacted 2023 Load Forecast Report, and a Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report. It also includes a progress report from Siemens Canada Limited, New Brunswick Power Corporation, and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated under the Strategic Innovation Fund for the Smart Grid Atlantic project.

COSTS - COÛTS TOTAUX 447,260 9,959,113 10,406,373 Please use the Current Claim total (1) and the Total to Date (2) to complete the Appendix A - Recipient's Claim Summary . Veuillez SVP utiliser le total de la Réclamation Actuelle (1) ainsi...

AI summary The document includes a table with cost data and instructions for completing a claim summary, a redacted section referencing a 2023 Load Forecast Report, and a progress report related to the Smart Grid Atlantic project under the Strategic Innovation Fund. The report is submitted by Siemens Canada Limited, New Brunswick Power Corporation, and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated.

2023 Load Forecast Report Synapse IR-9 Attachment 2 Page 136 of 205 REDACTED CI C0010788 – Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report Attachment 9a Page 1 of 5 Smart Grid Program Per the quarterly claim due date indicated in Schedule C of the Contribut...

AI summary The document outlines the Smart Grid Program's financial reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2022-23, including eligible expenditures such as salaries, overhead, professional services, travel, equipment, and other expenses for the Collaborative Grid Innovation for Atlantic Smart Energy project by Nova Scotia Power.

elop extension module for Desigo CC V5 & configure connection for Site existing BMS and ESP $ GP Joule PV Canada Site 1 - Substantial completion (C&I Solar + Battery project) $ Mattatall Signs Ltd. Smart Grid NS project branding wrap insta...

AI summary The text lists various eligible and ineligible expenditures related to energy and infrastructure projects, including equipment, contracting services, and costs incurred for DERs, BMS, and ESP. It also references a redacted load forecast report and a smart grid semi-annual report.

CI C0010788 – Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report Attachment 11 Page 5 of 17 ↓ Continue down to the Co-Ops Section ↓ Guidance and Definitions Training (for-profit clients only) Valid

AI summary The text references a Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report Attachment 11, highlighting guidance and definitions related to training for for-profit clients. It includes a continuation indicator to the Co-Ops Section.

(Automatic) Fiscal Year End: 2020-12-31 Project Details Project start date (format YYYY-MM-DD) 2018-09-14 Estimated project completion date (format YYYY-MM-DD) 2023-03-31 Guidance and Definitions Project Name Smart Grid Atlantic SIF Stream...

AI summary The Smart Grid Atlantic project, under the SIF Stream 1, started on September 14, 2018, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2023. It does not support a new or retained R&D or production mandate and the organization is not acting as an intermediary on this project.

Does your business or institution act as an intermediary on this project? (2) No SIF defines a full-time equivalent (FTE) as 2,000 hours worked per year. On the APBR, please represent all employment figures as FTEs. If your definition of F...

AI summary The document asks whether the business or institution acts as an intermediary on the project and defines FTE according to the SIF as 2,000 hours per year. It also requests the institution to provide its own definition of FTE if it differs from the SIF definition.

-9 Attachment 2 Page 191 of 205 CI C0010788 – Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report Attachment 14 Page 4 of 18 Need Help? Refer to the Guidance and ← Previous Definitions Section 2: Benefits Data

AI summary This section of the document discusses the benefits data related to the Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report. It provides guidance and definitions for understanding the data presented in the report.

tion? Please indicate the number of four month positions. 2) Were any co-ops hired to work directly on the SIF-funded project? (2) No ↓ Continue down to the bottom of the Page and Click the button to be taken to the next section of the que...

AI summary The text includes a questionnaire related to the Smart Grid Initiative Fund (SIF), asking about hiring cooperatives and collaborations for the SIF-funded project. It also mentions a redacted section of a 2023 Load Forecast Report and a Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report attachment.