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Hydro One — Thunder Bay Customer Conference (October 2011)
27 slides from Hydro One's conference presentation, Oct 13, 2011
Slide 1: FIT, IPSP 2 and Transmission Projects Update
FIT, IPSP 2 and Transmission Projects Update Ibrahim El Nahas Transmission Planning Manager October 13, 2011
Slide 2: Presentation Overview
Presentation Overview • Update on the FIT Developments • IPSP 2 - Supply Mix Directive • IPSP 2 – Major Transmission projects • E-W Tie and Supply to Pickle Lake • Challenges ahead for Transmission Planning 2
Slide 3: FIT Milestones
FIT Milestones The Green Energy Act Received Royal Assent May 14, 2009 Launch of the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) Program October 1, 2009 FIT Launch period ended November 30, 2009 First FIT contracts awarded (approximately April 8, 2010 2500 MW) Phase 2 FIT contracts (approximately 872 February 24, MW) 2011
Slide 4: FIT and MicroFIT Update
FIT and MicroFIT Update • As of August 5, 2011 – OPA offered 2,440 FIT contracts (CAR & CAE) projects for 4,650 megawatts of renewable energy – and It had received 35,000 microFIT applications for nearly 330 megawatts – Executed more than 1,640 FIT contracts for 3,690 megawatts of renewable energy –
Slide 5: FIT TX and DX Offered Contracts Capacity (MW) by Region
FIT TX and DX Offered Contracts Capacity (MW) by Region * Information as of August 2011 5
Slide 6: Korean Consortium Agreement Update
Korean Consortium Agreement Update • Agreement to develop 2,500 MW of wind and solar generation in Ontario in five phases • 1st phase by March 2014: – 270 MW of wind generation in Essex County – 150 MW of wind and 100 MW of solar in Haldimand County • 2nd phase by end of 2014: – 2 projects of wind (
Slide 7: FIT Update - Transmission System Upgrades
FIT Update - Transmission System Upgrades • Projects recently completed/underway at restricted stations – Transformers: Modeland, Malden – Reactors: Walker, Jarvis • February 17, 2011 Minister Directive to OEB to amend Hydro One license – West of London reconductoring, – Reactive compensation in SWO
Slide 8: The IPSP 2
The IPSP 2 The Long Term Energy Plan and the Supply Mix Directive are the Foundations of the IPSP • Long Term Energy Plan Issued in November of 2010 • Supply Mix Directive Issued on February 17, 2011 – Replaces the previous Supply Mix Directive issued June, 2006 and September, 2008 – Establishes the
Slide 9: IPSP2 - Supply Directive
IPSP2 - Supply Directive • Nuclear generation to account for 50% of the energy – Refurbish Bruce and Darlington (10,000 MW) – Add two new units (about 2,000 MW) at Darlington • Phasing out coal fired generation by the end of 2014 – Convert Atikokan GS to biomass by 2013 – Convert Thunder Bay GS to n
Slide 10: IPSP2 – Major Transmission Projects
IPSP2 – Major Transmission Projects • Five priority transmission projects for system reliability, load supply, and renewables incorporation out to 2018 – Device(s) to enhance transfer capability in southwestern Ontario – Upgrading existing line(s) west of London – A new line west of London – Enhance
Slide 11: Recent Transmission Investments
Recent Transmission Investments Driver Investment Coal Renewable Reliability Interconnections Replacement Generation Bruce to Milton Transmission Project Northern Ontario Voltage Support and Transfer Enhancement Facilities North-South Series Compensation Southwestern Ontario Voltage Support Faciliti
Slide 12: OEB Designation Process
OEB Designation Process • August 26, 2010 – OEB issued Policy on Framework for Transmission Project Development describing the designation process – Encourage new entrants to transmission in Ontario to support competition and drive economic efficiency – The policy to be in place through many cycles
Slide 13: OEB Designation Process (Continued)
OEB Designation Process (Continued) • The selected bidder gets the right to carry out the development work and in normal circumstances, will also build the project (after obtaining leave to construct, where necessary) • Recovery of Transmission Development Plan costs – The selected bidder allowed re
Slide 14: East-West Tie Project
East-West Tie Project • Need: Maintain system reliability, allow more renewables, accommodate requirement of new mineral processing project • Construct a 400 km, 230 kV double- circuit transmission line or single circuit line from Wawa to Thunder Bay for a total transfer capability of 650 MW • Targe
Slide 15: Pickle Lake: Background on Supply
Pickle Lake: Background on Supply • A large area north of Dryden is supplied by radial, 115 kV transmission lines • Significant increases in s itie electricity demand e Co m mu n Ring of Fire ot • Mine expansions in Pickle Lake and m Re Red Lake areas • Community growth and remote Red Pickle Lake co
Slide 16: Northeast Major Projects Underway
Northeast Major Projects Underway 11 9 3 10 Driver Project I/S 4 Load 1. Northgate Minerals - Rebuild K4 2011 8 Connections 2. North Bay TS - Rebuild & Upgrade 2012 5 3. Detour Gold Mine 2012 1 4. Lake Shore Gold – Bill Creek Mine 2013 Network 5. Kirkland Lake SVC 2011 6. Essa Capacitor Bank 2012 7
Slide 17: New Line to Pickle Lake Options
New Line to Pickle Lake Options • The OPA is evaluating options to supply load growth and connection of remote communities in the area north of Dryden • Hydro One supports OPA and provides assistance and information to develop long-term plans for the area s n itie m mu Co te • Pickle Lake options be
Slide 18: Northwest Major Projects
Northwest Major Projects Driver Project I/S Load 1. Longlac TS - Rebuild & Upgrade 2011 Connections 2. Barwick TS- Rebuild & Upgrade 2012 3. Red Lake TS – Gold Corp connection to E2R 2013 Generation 4. Greenwich 99 MW 2011 3 1 2 4
Slide 19: Transmission Planning - The Challenges Ahead
Transmission Planning - The Challenges Ahead • OEB’s new policy and transmitter designation process • Medium Term supply options in the 2015-2025 period could have transmission implications – Conversion of coal-fired facilities and Renegotiation of NUG contracts, Retirement of Pickering nuclear unit
Slide 20: Questions?
Questions? 20
Slide 21: CESOP and CHP IV
CESOP and CHP IV Launched May 2011 Contract Offer Q3 2011 CHP Directive November 23 2010 Clean Energy Standard Combined Heat & Power Offer Program Initiative (CHP IV) (CESOP) 150 MW Combined Heat & Power Standard Offer Program (CHPSOP) and 50 MW Energy Recovery Standard Offer Program (ERSOP) 21
Slide 22: Bruce to Milton Transmission Project
Bruce to Milton Transmission Project • 500 kV Double Circuit Transmission Line New Double Circuit 500kV • 180 km in Length Bruce x Milton Line • December 2012 In- Service • Project on schedule • All approvals and property rights have been acquired • Construction more than 50% complete 22
Slide 23: Reactive Compensation in SWO
Reactive Compensation in SWO • Need – Enable additional renewable generation in the Bruce transmission area – Incremental to the capacity enabled by the Bruce x Milton transmission expansion project – Improve voltage stability, expanding the area capability once Bruce x Milton is in service – Maximi
Slide 24: West of London Reconductoring
West of London Reconductoring Need: Connect up to 300 to 500 of additional renewable generation west of London Budgetary Cost: $50 - 100 M Current Status: OPA letter received June 30 recommending - Longwood x Lambton line - File OEB S.92 - spring 2012 - In service end of 2014 24
Slide 25: New Transmission Line West of London
New Transmission Line West of London • Need: Add renewable to the grid • Capability is expected to be between 500 MW and 1000 Buchanan TS MW Sarnia Scott TS • A number of route and configuration alternatives are Lambton TS under consideration Longwood TS – 230 kV or 500 kV options – Preliminary cost
Slide 26: Northeast TX & DX FIT Project Locations
Northeast TX & DX FIT Project Locations 26
Slide 27: Northwest FIT TX & DX Project Locations
Northwest FIT TX & DX Project Locations 27
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