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This is a set of slides used to provide a backdrop of the New England energy market for a smart grid trade delegation from Canada. Presented as luncheon keynote at Colonnade Hotel, Bost MA March 2, 2011.TRANSCRIPT
BRIDGE Energy Group, Inc.
The New England Energy Picture
Topics
• Introduction to Bridge Energy Group
• Overview of New England Electric System
• Sampling of Smart Grid Projects Underway in New England
• Smart Grid Challenges
• Keys to Remember
• Concluding Comments
• Questions & Discussion
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Bridge Energy Group, Inc.
• Focused on the Energy Industry
• HQ in Marlborough, Mass
• Regional Offices: Albany, Austin, Rutland, Sacramento
• 6 year old, 110+ people
• Clients: ISO, Small to Medium - T&D, Utilities, Coops, Munis
• Currently working on many Smart Grid Projects
BRIDGE is Not Aligned with any Tool, Product or Technology Vendor
Advantage: BRIDGE works for the client’s cause.
BRIDGE coordinates as neutral third party with all vendors without conflict of interest.
BRIDGE will be Your Trusted Advisor and Implementation Partner.
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Bridge’s Offerings
• IT Roadmap & Strategy – Holistic approach to Integration MDM, CIS, OMS, SCADA, WMS, GIS Dist.
Automation, Demand Response, etc.
• Integration Expertise– Implementation & Project Management
• eFAME™ Methodology – Methodology & Artifacts – Repeatable, Predictable, Transparent
– Enables diff. vendors with diff. products & technologies to collaborate
• Open Smart Grid Reference Architecture– Vendor & Product neutral, Technology agnostic
• Power Systems Engineering– Grid Operation, Market Operation, Distribution & Substation Automation
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A Macro Picture of the NE System
6.5 million electricity customers; population 14 million
350+ generators, 280+ Participants
8,000+ miles of high-voltage transmission lines
13 interconnections with systems in NY and CA
32,000+ megawatt (MW) of total supply
includes 1800 MW of Demand Response
28 GW Peak Demand
$12 billion electric energy market (2008)
A Macro Picture of the NE System
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NE Smart Grid Projects
Central Maine Power $195 million capital investment, 50% ARRA funded 600,000 meters
Town of Danvers Mass $16.9 million capital investment, 50% ARRA funded 12,000 meters Upgrade cyber security, distribution automation
Vermont Transco $167 million capital investment, 50% ARRA funded 300,000 meters Dynamic pricing, distribution automation
NE Smart Grid Projects
NStar $20 million distribution automation $4.6 million, 3,000 meter pilot of TOU rates and HAN $5 million, test of advanced sensors and monitoring, All 50% ARRA funded
NH Electric Coop $35 million capital investment, $15.8 million ARRA 84,000 meters Upgrade cyber security, distribution automation
An Industry Not Prone to Change
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Challenges Abound
Smart Grid Challenges
• Major technological transformation in a regulated monopoly industry
• Early stage with standards and platform uncertainty
• Disinterested Consumer Base
• Regulatory Skepticism
• The Deal “Triangle”
Concluding Thoughts
• Measuring & Communicating Value
• Think Interoperability
• Effectively Engaging the Consumer
• New Regulatory Compacts
Questions ?
David J. O'BrienDirector of Regulatory Strategy & ComplianceBRIDGE Energy Group Inc.
508.281.7133 x210 | M: 802.522.0917
BridgeEnergyGroup.com