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HAVE YOUR SAY
IN SHAPING OUR
ELECTRICITY
FUTURE
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PLAN WHAT IS A DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PLAN? It is a five year capital investment program that enables utilities to sustain, expand, renew and modernize their distribution systems. Distribution System Plans are submitted to the OEB during rate filings to support revenue requirements. THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PLAN GROUPS INVESTMENTS INTO 4 CATEGORIES: System Renewal - Asset Replacement System Access - Connections & Expansions System Service - Modernization & Capacity Upgrades General Plant – Facilities, Tools & Equipment
ENGAGEMENT
PROCESS
ONLINE SURVEY FOR TELEPHONE LOOK FOR US!
RESIDENTIAL TOWNHALL We will be visiting local libraries and
CUSTOMERS A public telephone townhall organized groups to discuss the
was held on October 28, distribution system plan. We will also
Oshawa power has created an be hosting a public open house
online survey designed to help 2019 and was open to all
Oshawa Power residential November 5, 2019 at the McLaughlin
us understand our customer Public Library.
priorities. This input will help us ratepayers. It was an
create a distribution system plan interactive hour with our
executive team.
for 2020-2025 based on our INFORMATION SESSION AT
customers’ needs.
OSHAWA SENIORS
COMMUNITY CENTRES
www.opuc.on.ca/cost-of-service A special information session is
being held November 6, 2019 at the
John Street Branch to discuss the
distribution system plan and the
effect on rates
WHAT ARE WE SEEKING INPUT ON? • SPENDING DECISIONS • RELIABILITY FACTORS • NEW TECHNOLOGY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2014-2019 - REPLACEMENTS OVERHEAD REBUILD • Over $11 million spent to replace poles in poor condition; reducing the average age of poles to 30 years
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2014-2019 - REPLACEMENTS UNDERGROUND REBUILD • Some cables are 35+ years old and need to be upgraded to better handle today’s demands
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2014-2019 – NEW CAPACITY NEW MUNICIPAL SUBSTATION • Total build cost $8 million • Increases reliability • Accommodates city growth
PROPOSED PROJECTS 2020-2025
UNDERGROUND REBUILD
• Cable faults are a major
cause of emergency power
outages with long restoration
times
• To maintain excellent
reliability Oshawa Power
practices cable replacement
over cable injection
Estimated Cable Replacement
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Residential $ 0.14 $ 0.12 $ 0.11 $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.15
Small Commercial $ 0.38 $ 0.31 $ 0.28 $ 0.33 $ 0.31 $ 0.40
DISTRIBUTION AUTOMATION
• Automation allows the utility to
restore power quickly
• Improves reliability
• Identification and isolation of
the fault to reduce customer
impact
Estimated Transformer Replacement
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Residential $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 0.14 $ 0.14 $ 0.16
Small Commercial $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.38 $ 0.38 $ 0.44SUBSTATION
UPGRADES
• Old transformers and old switch
gears are deteriorating
• Replacing them provides
capacity for growth and
ensures a reliable supply of
electricity
Estimated Substation Rebuild
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Did you know that there is some
Residential $ 0.08 $ 0.14 $ 0.13 $ 0.13 $ 0.13 $ 0.13
equipment at end of life that
dates back to the 1960’s.
Small Commercial $ 0.22 $ 0.37 $ 0.35 $ 0.35 $ 0.35 $ 0.35COST IMPACT OF DSP
Residential
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
$-
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Cost per Customer $1.30 $1.47 $2.89 $1.41 $1.33 $1.35
Small Commercial
$8.00
$6.00
$4.00
$2.00
$-
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Cost per Customer $3.48 $3.94 $7.72 $3.76 $3.55 $3.62DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
ASSETS
Where we are now
Distribution System Assets (2019)
5%
• An Asset Assessment 19%
categorizes assets into 3 End of 76%
Life (EOL) groups
• Less than EOL EOL Approaching EOL (w/in 5 years)
• Approaching EOL within 5 Where we will be
Distribution System Asset (2025)
years 8%
9%
• Greater than EOL
83%
EOL Approaching EOL (w/in 5 years)OPERATION FACILITIES • The current Oshawa Power building opened on December 2, 1931 when Oshawa had a population of 23,439. • The new building housed both water and electricity distribution with approximately 20-25 employees.
OPERATION FACILITIES
• As of 2018 Oshawa’s population
was 165,000 and growing.
Oshawa Power employs
approximately 85-95 people
• Current facilities can no longer
accommodate staff and it is
costly to bring up to modern
standards.
Estimated Office Relocation
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Residential $ - $ - $ 1.53 $ - $ - $ -
Small Commercial $ - $ - $ 4.08 $ - $ - $ -RATES How are they set? • Our utility is funded through user rates and based on actual usage • We must apply for our rates through a rate application • The Ontario Energy Board approves and sets our electricity rates
OEB RATE SETTING PROCESS • An application is submitted to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) • Capital expenditures are based on a five-year Distribution System Plan (DSP) • Operational expenditures are approved by the OEB • The application is due April 2020 for rates to be in effect January 1, 2021
RESIDENTIAL BILL BREAKDOWN As of November 1, 2019 Oshawa Power retains approximately 16% of an average residential bill
SMALL COMMERCIAL BILL BREAKDOWN As of November 1, 2019 Oshawa Power retains approximately 12% of an average small commercial bill
CURRENT RESIDENTIAL BILL COMPARISON
CURRENT SMALL COMMERCIAL BILL COMPARISON
TAKE OUR SURVEY
HELP A CHARITY
Oshawa Power has created an interactive
online survey to gather your feedback. As a
thank you for your participation at the end of
the survey you will be given an opportunity to
enter a draw for 1 of 5 $200 prepaid credit
cards or you can select to have Oshawa
Power donate $5 to 1 of 3 local charities.
A great way to have your say and help out our
community in one step!
www.opuc.on.ca/cost-of-serviceANY QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions or concerns following this
session please email Ivano at ceo@opuc.on.ca or call
905-743-5207
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