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

8/19/2010

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.

8/19/2010

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

2/21/11

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

DOBrien@bridgeenergygroup.com

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