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1 Community Powerline Safety Alliance UAC Update Patrick Falzon Code Specialist Power Line Safety Feb 25, 2016

on the table Powerline Safety Summit Report available on ESA s website https://www.

2 Community Powerline Safety Alliance Powerline Safety Summit Held on June 8, 2015 Participants included: Road Constructors EDA LDC s IHSA MOL Various thoughts were put on the table Powerline Safety Summit Report available on ESA s website /2015-Community-Powerline-Safety-Summit-Report.pdf 2

3 Community Powerline Safety Alliance Powerline Safety Strategy CPSA to endorse a Powerline Safety Best Practice for Dump Truck Drivers Working Group has been established Includes LDC s, IHSA, Ontario Dump Truck Association 3

4 Community Powerline Safety Alliance Scope of Working Group Identify powerline hazards for dump truck drivers Identify prevention and mitigation techniques-preventing contact Identify an effective conduit to communicate hazards to drivers Where do they go for the information and what will it look like First meeting scheduled for March

5 Thank You Questions?

6 Targeted Outreach for Powerline Safety Raising awareness for those at highest risk EDA Communicators Council February 9, 2016

7 Five Different Consumers Sensible Suburbanites Eager Urbanites Electric Cowboys Weekend DIY-ers Lawful Home Keepers Informing Fill in the extensive information gaps Engaging Give them more reason and information to further support Preventing Policing and saving them from themselves Collaborating Working with them for informed DIY decisions Advocating Provide means for them to advocate for their and others safety 2 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

8 Who s Who? 16% Lawful Home Keepers Eager Urbanites 12% 29% Electric Cowboys Weekend DIYers 18% Sensible Suburbanites 25% 3 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

9 The Challenge On average, every other year in Ontario: One member of the public will die or be critically injured from contacting a powerline. On average, every year in Ontario Three workers will die or be critically injured by contacting a powerline. 33 powerline contacts by dump trucks 4 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

10 Powerline Safety Campaign

11 Objective and Target Audience A risk-based, targeted approach to powerline safety awareness Direct resources to higher-risk areas to maximize safety impact Who s most at risk? Workers: males (18-53); heavy construction workers Consumers: males (30+) 6 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

12 Powerline Safety Campaign p49yqipu yvf1ob7nti 7 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

2015 Media Strategy Television, Digital & Social Five week

the public and workers Target males 18-55 through :30s television

Support with social media using #RespectThePower with memes that

13 2015 Media Strategy Television, Digital & Social Five week campaign kicked off during Powerline Safety Week The audience: the public and workers Target males through :30s television ad and video pre-roll (also using consumer-focused :10s ad) Support with social media using #RespectThePower with memes that focus on debunking myths 8 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

14 Looking back at 2015 More than 35 LDCs participated in the 2015 Powerline Safety Awareness Campaign Paid advertising Contractor safety days Website content Social media posts Bill inserts Customer events 9 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

15 Consumer Campaign Performance 10 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

16 Occupational Campaign Performance 11 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

17 Key Takeaways from 2015 Campaign Consumers and workers who saw ESA s ads were 15% more likely to look for powerlines when on the job or working in the yard The creative resonated with and changed the intent of both the occupational and non-occupational target audiences 12 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

18 2016 Campaign: Media Strategy Paid advertising Starts May 16 (first day of Powerline Safety Week) 5 weeks TV (SportsNet) and digital (targeted to males, 18-55) 13 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

during Powerline Safety Week Create attention with free coffee/food Educate with safety

19 2016 Campaign: On-Site Engagement Powerline Safety Job-Site Activation Gain access to job sites by partnering with canteen truck operators Target multiple job sites across GTA during Powerline Safety Week Create attention with free coffee/food Educate with safety messaging Amplify using social media channels 14 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

2016 Campaign: Earned Media Media outreach Powerline Safety Week Focus

and at home GTA-focused interview/coverage opportunities (680 News,

20 2016 Campaign: Earned Media Media outreach Powerline Safety Week Focus on TV morning shows (e.g. Live Eyes) Leveraging job site setting to talk about powerline at work and at home GTA-focused interview/coverage opportunities (680 News, NewsTalk 1010) Air cover across the province through Audio News Release Weather Network Partnership outdoor work/chores weather dependent 15 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

21 2016 Campaign: Social Amplification Continued use of #RespectThePower for all social messaging Combination of paid/organic social posts Social media photo filter campaign Powerline Safety Week Partner support essential for success Employee engagement opportunity 16 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

22 LDC Participation

23 The Opportunity More participation from LDCs means more Ontarians become aware of Powerline hazards Directly target consumers and workers in your service territory Leverage ESA s existing ad campaign to benefit your brand Professionally produced creative Focus-group tested and very successful campaign results Can be adapted specifically to your service territory Leverage ESA s trusted brand to provide additional credibility in the community you serve 18 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

24 Additional ideas for participation On-Site Engagement Turnkey solution with third party Worker or public focused Combine with conservation events/festivals/home shows Amplify with social media, including photo filter Co-branded Advertising Geo-targeted digital advertising using powerline creative ESA vendor can facilitate media buy Possible to co-brand ESA television ad for local TV stations; ESA vendor can facilitate co-brand 19 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

25 LDC Toolkit Still images web carousels, social media or other customer communications Powerline safety tips for web content or customer newsletter articles Bill insert, poster and ad material artwork provided for sizing and co-branding Social media content tweets, posts, memes Television ads for website linking and co-branding Radio scripts for local announcer-read promotion Aq5pY1v-06ea0stdqa?dl=0 20 POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

26 Next Steps Interested in partnering for Powerline Safety Awareness? Contact Kath Chopp: POWERLINE SAFETY AWARENESS LDC WEBINAR FEB. 9, 2016

27 Thank you!

28 Adjusting reporting requirements under O.Reg 22/04 UAC update February 25, 2016

29 Agenda 1. Background 2. Current Status 3. Voluntary Reporting 4. Path Forward 5. Consultations 6. Questions 2

30 Background On August 6, 2014, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) launched a due diligence review of smart meter incidents reported in Saskatchewan The objective was to determine whether there were any systemic electrical safety impacts for Ontario relating to the incidents in Saskatchewan This due diligence review is consistent with ESA activity to monitor relevant developments from other jurisdictions 3

31 Current Status On August 5, 2015, ESA publically released its Meter Safety Due Diligence Review (DDR) which outlined conclusions and recommendations Recommendation #3 in the Review outlined that: the systems and processes for reporting and sharing information about electrical safety incidents involving utility assets can be made more efficient and effective through some changes to processes and requirements A similar sentiment was outlined by the Ontario Auditor General* who raised concerns in relation to the monitoring of smart metering-related fire safety risks: There have been cases of fires arising from smart meters in Ontario and in other jurisdictions. However, no accurate and complete information on smart meter-related fires was available in Ontario to determine and monitor the scope and extent of the problem across the province. Only anecdotal evidence was available.. *Ontario Auditor General Report Smart Metering Initiative, Online at: 4

32 Current Status (cont.) As outlined in ESA s Review, we have committed to seeking an adjustment to mandatory reporting requirements for Local Distribution Companies (LDC) to include all electrical safety incidents involving meters This commitment was advised to LDC s with a request for LDC Voluntary Reporting in the Summer, 2015 Thus far, 15 LDCs have submitted voluntary reports 5

33 Path Forward Seek an adjustment to mandatory reporting requirements under section 12 of the Distribution Safety Regulation, O.Reg 22/04 6

34 Desired Outcome and Intent Outcome: Improve process efficiencies and detection capabilities that will assist in enhancing an understanding of electrical safety hazards within the electrical safety system As a result: more informed decisions to respond to serious electrical incidents involving utility assets can be achieved. creating opportunities to develop prevention strategies and responses to enhance regulatory effectiveness Intent: Adjust mandatory reporting requirements for electrical safety incidents involving utility assets under 750v in order to better detect serious electrical safety concerns for the purposes of responding, reducing and preventing risks to public safety 7

35 Benefits Responds to the Ontario Auditor General who has raised concerns in relation to the monitoring of metering-related fire safety risks (Ontario Auditor General Report Smart Metering Initiative, 2014) Opportunity for an appropriate level of information sharing in order to facilitate risk evaluation and conduct trend analysis of serious electrical safety incidents and emerging aging infrastructure considerations involving LDC assets Enhance appropriate safety-related processes in order to increase public safety, reduce electrical fire fatalities, serious injuries, and property damage Alignment opportunities - potential to create a cyclical circle of ever-improving mitigation strategies by making continuous, systematic and transparent efforts to address harms Collaboration with a range of safety system partners who help shape a culture of safety in the interest of Public Safety 8

36 Next Steps Critical Path (Key Milestones) Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 ESA responds to DDR recommendations Assessment of proposed options ESA conducts Stakeholder consultations Develop final options and recommendation for MGCS ESA submits recommendation to MGCS MGCS to consider options and ESA recommendation Complete Winter, 2016 Spring - Summer, 2016 Fall, onwards 9

37 Path Forward Consultations 10

38 Consultations ESA will conduct (2-part) consultations: 1. LDC-sector Working Group will be held to obtain feedback and identify any further impact considerations of the proposed change (Feb-March) 2. A public consultation will invite all stakeholders to provide comments on the proposed change (45 days between May/June) Objectives: Solicit feedback from LDCs, industry and the regulated community on proposed changes to O.Reg 22/04 to appropriately address areas of concern and identify potential impacts (cost and safety) Inform ESA s impact assessment and develop a robust proposal to amend O.Reg 22/04 *See ESA ConsultatiZon Plan 11

39 12 Questions

40 New Bulletins: Certificate of Deviations Jason Hrycyshyn, P.Eng February 25, 2016

41 Certificate of Deviation Bulletin Overview: ESA accepts that a certified list of deviations from Section 5 of Regulation 22/04, approved by a P.Eng is acceptable. The LDC may establish or utilize a certified list of deviations from required standards, if the LDC deems it appropriate to do so. A certified list shall state the failure to meet the standards will not materially affect the safety of any person or property. 2

42 Certificate of Deviation Bulletin Origin: Third Party Attacher approached ESA with how/if a standing list of certified deviations could be applied and satisfy the requirements of Regulation 22/04. The example appended to the bulletin is designed around a Third Party Attacher. 3

43 Certificate of Deviation Bulletin Examples: Neutral Wires that sag below the line of sight of Communication Attachments when: 4 a. Span length is less than 75 meters b. Neutral wire is part of a multi-grounded neutral system c. Neutral wire is measured in its maximum sag condition. d. Communications is measured in its Thermal sag condition e. Closest distance between the Neutral and Communications is greater than 0.3m under the above conditions.

44 February 25th, 2016 UAC Malcolm Brown Western Region Technical Advisor

45 Revenue Meters & Gas Regulations 2 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

46 Meter Replacement/ Meterbase location ESA has been contacted by the TSSA. Smart meters are not arc producing devices while external Load Limiter meters may produce arcs. Gas technicians will not be able to distinguish the two meter types. TSSA to issue advisory on their website ESA to update Distributor and OESC bulletin 3 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

47 Meter Replacement/ Meterbase location Technical Standards Safety Authority Advisory - GAS Tech.: Any new gas meter/regulator set shall be installed such that the regulator vent opening is at least 1 m away from an electrical meter. 4 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

Meter Replacement/ Meterbase location Technical Standards Safety Authority Advisory - LDC : In cases where existing electrical smart meters are located within 1 m from the gas regulator relief

48 Meter Replacement/ Meterbase location Technical Standards Safety Authority Advisory - LDC : In cases where existing electrical smart meters are located within 1 m from the gas regulator relief opening, and the electrical meter will be replaced by External Load Limiter meter(switching contacts), the meter base shall be relocated to maintain a minimum 1 m clearance from vent to meter 5 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

49 The Confusion about Generation 6 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

50 Stand-by vs. Interconnected Generation Stand-by : Required to be isolated from the LDC Interconnected : Can operate in Parallel with the LDC 7 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

51 Interconnected Generation Operates in parallel with the utility : Is not isolated (solid state connection) Maintains a synchronous condition, (possible back-feed utility) Certified to disconnect under certain conditions (Anti-Island) OESC requires Disconnecting means from the supply authority Utility Service Box Utility Interactive Generator G LOADS 8 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

52 Interconnected Generation Operates in parallel with the utility : Is not isolated (solid state connection) Maintains a synchronous condition, (possible back-feed utility) Certified to disconnect under certain conditions (Anti-Island) OESC requires Disconnecting means from the supply authority Utility Service Box Utility Interactive Generator G LOADS 9 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

53 Interconnected Generation Operates in parallel with the utility : Is not isolated (solid state connection) Maintains a synchronous condition, (possible back-feed utility) Certified to disconnect under certain conditions (Anti-Island) OESC requires Disconnecting means from the supply authority Utility Service Box Utility Interactive Generator G LOADS 10 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

54 Interconnected Generation Operates in parallel with the utility : Is not isolated (solid state connection) Maintains a synchronous condition, (possible back-feed utility) Certified to disconnect under certain conditions (Anti-Island) OESC requires Disconnecting means from the supply authority Utility Service Box Within 10 s Utility Interactive Generator G LOADS 11 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

55 Stand-by Generation Does not operate in parallel with the utility : OESC does not permit interconnection of normal and standby sources.* Isolated by Certified Transfer switch (not solid-state) Utility Service Box G Loads 12 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

56 Stand-by Generation Does not operate in parallel with the utility : OESC does not permit interconnection of normal and standby sources.* Isolated by Certified Transfer switch (not solid-state) Utility Service Box G Loads 13 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

57 Stand-by Generation Does not operate in parallel with the utility : OESC does not permit interconnection of normal and standby sources.* Isolated by Certified Transfer switch (not solid-state) Utility Service Box G Loads 14 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

58 Stand-by Generation Does not operate in parallel with the utility : OESC does not permit interconnection of normal and standby sources.* Isolated by Certified Transfer switch (not solid-state) Utility Service Box G Source are not connected to each other Loads 15 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

59 Stand-by Generation Closed Transition: Must have an agreement with LDC Runs in parallel with LDC usually less than 1 second Has protection scheme to prevent back feed 16 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

60 Stand-By Issue Background: Some stakeholders have been asked by LDCs for additional disconnecting means when installing stand-by generation. Demarcation Point Customer Loads 17 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

61 Stand-By Issue Certified product approved that will not permit back-feed. Not an interconnected system Proven safe design used world wide and in Ontario for decades Inspected by Electrical Safety Authority LDC requirements do not apply to customer equipment that is beyond the service disconnect that is not operating in parallel with the utility. 18 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

62 Net Zero is coming 19 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

Net Zero Inverter based systems that operate in parallel with the LDC : Usually connected load side of customer service box Disc/Hold typically not required ESA inspection

63 Net Zero Inverter based systems that operate in parallel with the LDC : Usually connected load side of customer service box Disc/Hold typically not required ESA inspection and C/A Sent Often Has Battery Storage May or may not have PV panels Typically no separate meter Not limited to Micro Size Must Have Agreement with LDC 20 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

Net Zero LDC physical Connections are Same a Net Metered: ESA - Electrical Guidelines for Inverter Based Micro Generation Facilities Net Metering Connection Multi-Mode inverters :

64 Net Zero LDC physical Connections are Same a Net Metered: ESA - Electrical Guidelines for Inverter Based Micro Generation Facilities Net Metering Connection Multi-Mode inverters : -Installer programed (Not Factory) - loadshed -charge off peak -export on peak -Supply Customer loads during power failure through critical load panel -Certified to anti-island 21 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

65 Net Zero LDC ISOLATION SWITCH 22 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

66 Questions? 23 UAC - Feb 25th 2016

67 Pole Top Fire Working Group Update UAC Update Patrick Falzon Code Specialist Power Line Safety Feb 25, 2016

Pole Top Fire Working Group Update Update Group met November 26 2015 Draft sections distributed to sub-working group

68 Pole Top Fire Working Group Update Update Group met November Draft sections distributed to sub-working group Some suggested items to include: Pole washing considerations Design considerations Target to complete Q1 or Q2 of

Pole Top Fire Working Group Update Distributor Bulletin Issued as an initial recommendation as the group concludes the best practice Proactive mitigation steps may include: Establish a

69 Pole Top Fire Working Group Update Distributor Bulletin Issued as an initial recommendation as the group concludes the best practice Proactive mitigation steps may include: Establish a cutout/insulator washing program in high traffic areas; Create a mapping system to collect and capture information to identify locations; Reactive approach to include information gathering when attending an incident location-including pictures 3 and materials

70 Pole Top Fire Working Group Update Survey Pole washing sub working group requests some information from LDC s Survey/ bulletin to be sent out shortly for LDC s to provide information to feed back to the sub working group 4

71 Thank You Questions?

72 UAC Ongoing Education Items 1. Disconnection of Power Process 2. Public Safety Incident Reports 3. Electrical Contractor Licensing Regulation 4. Inspector Training Process Suggestions From UAC? 1 PRESENTATION NAME DATE

POWERLINE SAFETY FY2014 ACHIEVEMENTS FY2013-FY2015 PLANS

POWERLINE SAFETY FY2014 ACHIEVEMENTS FY2013-FY2015 PLANS POWERLINE SAFETY FY2011 TO FY2015 GOAL Support Community Powerline Safety Alliance Decrease the number of worker and non-worker powerline contacts from 160 to 113 (based on the five-year rolling average)