NJ TRANSITGRID: MICROGRID TECHNOLOGY AS THE CORNERSTONE OF A TRANSPORTATION RESILIENCE STRATEGY

STEVEN H. SANTORO Assistant Executive Director, NJ TRANSIT

ERIC R. DALEO Director, Superstorm Sandy Recovery and Resilience Program, NJ TRANSIT

RIMA KASIA OUEID Senior Policy Advisor, Finance and Market Development, U.S. Department of Energy

FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE & EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 16-19, 2015

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ERIC R. DALEO Director, Superstorm Sandy Recovery and Resilience Program,

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“The worst disaster for public transit systems (e.g., bus, subway, commuter rail) in the nation’s history.”

-President’s Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force Report (Aug. 2013)

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KEY LESSONS LEARNED FROM SUPERSTORM SANDY

ENERGY RESILIENCE KEY TO TRANSPORTATION

After floodwater subsides, electric power needed to resume service.

ENERGY SPEEDS RECOVERY

Electrical outages serve only to complicate the path to recovery forcing reliance on emergency generators to energize key equipment, pump stations, and facilities.

DIESEL GENERATORS ARE NOT THE SOLUTION

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1. Fuel supply “severely impaired” following Superstorm Sandy.

2. Cannot move trains with generators. 3. Generators operated well beyond continuous run

time. 4. Generators raised air quality and emissions

concerns.

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PRESIDENT’S HURRICANE SANDY REBUILDING STRATEGY (AUG. 2013) “We’re encouraging the adoption of microgrid technologies to update our energy systems so that they are more resilient, harnessing technological innovation throughout our rebuilding solutions, and ensuring that our decisions are guided by current science and best available data, while anticipating future risks.”

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ENERGY FOCUS AFFORDS OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD NEW PARTNERSHIPS, AUGUST 2013

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Governor Christie and Secretary Moniz announce partnership to study the NJ TRANSITGRID – a ground-breaking use of microgrid power system technology.

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WORKING PARTNERSHIPS

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RIMA KASIA OUEID Senior Policy Advisor

Finance and Market Development, U.S. Department of Energy

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NJ TRANSITGRID: MICROGRID TECHNOLOGY AS THE CORNERSTONE OF A TRANSPORTATION RESILIENCE STRATEGY

A group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources within clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single controllable entity with respect to the grid. A microgrid can connect/disconnect from the grid to enable it to operate in both grid-connected and island mode.

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MICROGRIDS: Why do it?

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80-90% of all grid failures begin at the distribution level of electricity service.* Promotes more competition which equals more choice and more reliable, cleaner

energy at competitive prices. Cities and states see microgrids to spur economic growth by increasing jobs to

build and manage the microgrid and by attracting businesses that depend on premium energy that is always available.

Certain energy market trends favor microgrids, Natural gas and solar prices – two fuels for microgrids – have fallen dramatically in recent years. Lower fuel prices make microgrids cost-effective to operate. Prices also are declining for electric energy storage.

New smart grid technology allow microgrids to be more sophisticated. Real-time data displays, grid interfaces, and various software advances maximize their use and resources for greatest economy.

Industry and government officials are very worried about grid reliability, security, and accountability. Microgrids can keep the power flowing when the central grid faces threats.

*Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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MICROGRIDS DELIVER RESILIENCE: Benefits for end users

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Provide secure, reliable and resilient energy. Earn revenue and reduce energy costs through buying and selling into

wholesale energy and ancillary services markets. Deliver high quality power and thermal energy, which is especially

important to data centers, life sciences, e-commerce, pharmaceutical companies and similar tech-driven operations.

Customize energy operations to the distinct needs of the host. Offer a way to produce and control energy supply locally. Help businesses and institutions enhance their environmental reputation.

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NJ TRANSITGRID

Final Feasibility Report – February 2014.

RFP process has begun.

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SANDIA ROLE IN NJ TRANSITGRID

Definition of System Boundaries, Design Basis Threat (DBT) and Performance Objectives.

Characterization of critical infrastructure and demand.

Conceptual design of electrical and cyber/controls architecture.

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NJ TRANSITGRID

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System design Overview: Large generator and microgrid for trains.

— 100+ MW gas-fired, with heat recovery. — Microgrid connected to large, critical traction power stations.

Distributed energy resources for distributed facilities, (several buildings and terminals.)

— Solar, small and large scale. — CHP, micro-turbines, fuel cells.

Use of non-revenue electric vehicles. Potential opportunities USDOE studying to promote resilient microgrids, such as NJ TRANSITGRID: Wholesale and Regulatory Markets. Potential for Securitization/Monetization of Benefits.

NJ TRANSITGRID: MICROGRID TECHNOLOGY AS THE CORNERSTONE OF A TRANSPORTATION RESILIENCE STRATEGY

STEVEN H. SANTORO Assistant Executive Director

NJ TRANSIT

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CORE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM: Passenger Rail, Bus and Light Rail lines. Major rail terminals: Newark Penn, Hoboken. Connections to trans-Hudson services: Ferries,

PATH.

PATH

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REPAIR AND RECOVERY STRATEGY: Identify damage, effect immediate repairs, make service restoration a priority. Make repairs that better withstand future extreme weather events. SIGNIFICANT FTA FUNDING invested and more than 100 projects underway.

HOBOKEN TERMINAL: Electric substations, signals, Yard and Terminal power. WEEHAWKEN FERRIES: Slip dredging. MMC/ROC: Maintenance facility & Rail Operations Center restoration. HBLR: Light rail signals, cables and stations.

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HBLR

MMC/ ROC

WEEHAW- KEN

HOBOKEN

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MANHATTAN

PATH

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RESILIENCY STRATEGY: Implement projects that make the system’s infrastructure more resilient and ensure

the continuity and safety of operations. Approximately $2B to be invested.

DELCO LEAD: Safe haven. MMC/ROC: Flood protection. TRAIN CONTROLS: Communications & signal system. RARITAN DRAW BRIDGE: Surge resistant structure. LONG SLIP CANAL: Flood protection & service continuity. EOC: Central command/control.

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Train

Controls

WEEHAW- KEN

Long Slip

Delco Lead

Raritan Draw

EOC MMC/ ROC

MANHATTAN

PATH

HBLR

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POWER STRATEGY: Microgrid technology to provide a resilient source of electric power for the core

portion of our commuter system. In non-emergency mode, power will support normal NJ TRANSIT operations. NJ TRANSITGRID: Natural gas powered 100mw generation facility supported with distributed generation at regional transportation facilities.

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Bus Garage

Bus Garage

Bus Garage

Subs 41 & 42

Train Controls

Delco Lead

Raritan Draw

Long Slip

NJT Grid

Long Slip

EOC MMC/ ROC

WEEHAW- KEN

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MANHATTAN

Secaucus Jct.

PATH

HBLR

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