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The 4th Annual
 Electrical Power Symposium 2004
"Ontario's Tough Electricity Choices"
 

Abstracts and Bios:                                         

Symposium:

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Symposium Guest  
 

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Moderator and Chairperson  
Hans Konow, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA).

Hans Konow’s Biography
Hans R. Konow was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) in October 1994.  As President of CEA, Mr. Konow acts as spokesperson on issues of national concern to the electric utility industry.
Mr. Konow joined CEA in 1982 as Director of Public Affairs.  In 1991, he was appointed Vice President of Public Affairs and enhanced the association's presence at the federal level by opening CEA's Ottawa office.  In 1993, Mr. Konow returned to Montréal to assume additional duties, including responsibility for CEA's Customer Service Division.
Prior to joining CEA, Mr. Konow worked as a consultant in marketing and international trade before joining the federal government's Anti-Dumping Directorate in 1976 and later, the Electrical and Electronics Branch of Industry Canada.
Mr. Konow sits on a number of Boards and has represented the industry in a wide variety of national and international forums including the Energy Council of Canada, the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), the Standards Council of Canada, the Energy and Plastics Strategic Advisory Group on International Trade (SAGIT), the National Business Associations Roundtable, and CEA Technologies Inc.
Mr. Konow is a frequent speaker on electricity industry matters and lives in Montréal, Québec with his wife Diane and their two children, Julia and Nicolas.
Founded in 1891, the Canadian Electricity Association is the national voice of Canada's electric utilities, and is committed to fostering a better understanding of the industry and its contribution to the quality of life of Canadians. 

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Keynote Presentation: Ontario’s Electricity Sector – Challenges & Opportunities
By Shane Pospisil, Assistant Deputy Minister – Supply & Conservation, Ontario Ministry of Energy

Abstract
In response to the growing challenge regarding Ontario’s balance of electricity supply and demand, the Ontario government abolished the retail price freeze, introduced a rate-usage threshold, commissioned the ‘Electricity Conservation & Supply Task Force’, initiated the Renewable Energy RFT and introduced Bill 100 to create a new Ontario Power Authority.

Shane Pospisil’s Biography
Shane Pospisil is the Assistant Deputy Minister, Office of Energy Supply and Conservation in the Ontario Ministry of Energy.  He has been with the Ministry for just under a year, having returned to the Ontario Public Service after being with Canadian corporate law firm Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, where he was actively involved in the firm's national energy practice group. Prior to that, Shane worked in both the Ministries of Finance and Energy here in Ontario, the Government of Alberta, and for International Paper Corporation, the world's largest integrated forest products company, in Southern California – all in various policy, strategic planning and communications/marketing roles.
Shane is a graduate of the University of British Columbia (B.A., Economics), Queen's University (M.A., Economics) and was a Sloan Scholar in Economics and Marketing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  Shane and his wife Heather have three daughters, including twins.

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Electricity Markets in North America
By Carmela Phillips, Supervisor, Compliance and Dispute Resolution, Electricity Market Operator-IMO

 Abstract
The trends in Ontario electricity market price including imports and exports.  The Ontario supply-demand forecast for the next 18 months and underlying forecast assumptions.  The evolution of neighbouring markets in North America.  How does the cost of electricity in Ontario compare with neighbouring jurisdictions?

Carmela Phillips’s Biography
Ms. Phillips has 20 years of electricity industry experience in the area of Power System Operations including, Inter-jurisdictional Trading, Forecasting, inter-jurisdictional market development, and transmission market development.  Since the opening of the Ontario Electricity market Ms. Phillips was involved in Customer Relations and Compliance Investigations.

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 Smart Metering
By Allen Stanbury, Canadian Electricity Association (CEA)

 Abstract
Electromechanical and digital meters. Technological advancements covering interval meters, net-meters, energy-use information systems and meter reading. Metering accuracy classes. Potential new tariff structures and their benefits. Potential costs associated with more complex meter reading and data processing. Metering legislation and initiatives in Ontario.

Allen Stanbury’s Biography
Allen Stanbury is a registered professional engineer and member of the IEEE with over 30 years experience in revenue metering and electric power systems in Ontario, Canada.  He has worked in transmission, distribution and generating facilities in Ontario, Ghana and Egypt. Retired from the Independent Electricity Market Operator, Al led development of Ontario’s wholesale metering standards, meter point registration and validation, editing and estimating requirements which were later incorporated into the statutes of Ontario.  After the IMO, Al undertook leadership of the Canadian Electricity Association’s and Electricity Metering Task Group.  The goal of this program is to meet regulatory requirements with greater efficiency, at less cost and without loss of confidence in meter accuracy.  The program also strives to reduce regulatory barriers preventing electronic metering systems from entering the market.

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Commodity Treatment of Electricity ("Pay as You" Electricity) by Ken Quesnelle, Vice President, Woodstock Hydro

Abstract
The conventional method of purchasing electricity is to use the commodity for a certain time period, typically a month, and then receive an invoice that contains some information about how much we used and how much we owe. This method is at odds with how consumers of goods typically make purchases and results in a total value disconnect. Pre-payment electricity systems have demonstrated that consumer behavior is directly related the method of purchase. Making the value for money connection is key to having an informed, empowered consumer.

Ken Quesnelle's Biography
Ken Quesnelle is the Vice-President and Assistant General Manager of Woodstock Hydro Services Inc.
Ken has been a very active participant in the remodeling of the electricity sector in Ontario over the past several years, having taken a leadership role on numerous industry task forces and advisory groups. He has over 25 years of experience in the utility business with a focus on electricity distribution. 
Ken is the current Chair of the Electricity Distributors Association and as such, networks with a wide variety of electricity sector stakeholders, thus gaining a very global perspective on the issues the industry faces.

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The Power of Decision: Reinvesting in Canada's Nuclear Future
 By Pierre Guimond, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Canadian Nuclear Association

Abstract
With increasing discussion of conservation and renewable energy Ontario needs to take some aggressive steps to decide on a secure dependable base load electricity capacity.  About 80 per cent of the province’s electricity capacity is due to be replaced, refurbished, or phased out in the next 15 years. Power plants are aging, coal-fired facilities will be taken off-line, and an estimated 6500 megawatts in new load growth is expected. In all, that amounts to 14,000 MW of capacity that must be provided.
Ontario must make decisions now to approve new nuclear capacity that ensures a reliable supply of affordable electricity to support a vibrant Canadian economy. 
With increased costs and environmental concerns of fossil fueled generation, and the lack of new sites for large hydro, Nuclear generation is a clear candidate to help solve the supply-demand balance in Ontario and many other parts of the world. In addition, the technology associated with new Ontario nuclear generation could have major export potential for the Canadian economy.

Pierre Guimond's Biography
Pierre Guimond is the Director, Regulatory Affaires at the Canadian Nuclear Association since September 2003.  Concurently, he is the Director, Federal Government Liaison for Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG).  OPG is one of the successor companies of Ontario Hydro that began operation in April 1999. OPG’s share of the Ontario electricity market is approximately 70%.  The company operates nuclear, hydro-electric, fossil-fuelled and alternative energy facilities with a net in-service capacity of about 22,000 megawatts of electricity.
Prior to joining OPG in November 1999, Pierre Guimond was the Senior Advisor on Government Relations for the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA).  The Association represents Canada’s electric utilities across Canada.  He dealt with a range of policy issues within the federal sphere of jurisdiction that impact on the electric utility industry.  Since February 1995, he had responsibility for the climate change file and helped develop the electricity industry’s strategies to deal with GHG emissions.  He served as an advisor from the electricity industry on the Canadian delegation to the international negotiations leading to the Kyoto Protocol and to subsequent negotiations at the Conferences of the Parties under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
He joined CEA in November 1991 from the federal department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs where he managed the department’s Grants and Contributions Program for consumer organizations. He provided guidance and expertise on how government can support and enhance the role of non-governmental organizations working in the consumer interest.  He was also responsible for implementing a regulatory program in the area of consumer protection based on the Tax Rebate Discounting Act (TRDA).
Prior to joining the Public Service of Canada in 1984, he worked on Parliament Hill as Executive Assistant and political advisor to a number of federal cabinet minister including the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Minister of Public Works and Housing, and the Minister of State (Finance).  He was also the Executive Assistant to the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Honourable James Jerome, in late 1979, during the Clark government.
Originally from Sudbury, Ontario, he has lived in the National Capital Region for over twenty years. He hold an Honours B.A. in Political Science from Carleton University.  He is married to Johanne Roy and they have three children.

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The Case for Distributed Power in Ontario
 By Bill Kemp, Vice-President Powerbase Automation Systems Inc.

Abstract
Ontario, as with many countries, has a vast potential of untapped distributed generation options. What is required is an appropriate technical, regulatory and financial framework that will enable these technologies to compete on a level playing with the large generating stations. Developing the innovative technologies associated with distributed generation would also open up new opportunities for the Canadian economy.

Bill Kemp’s Biography
As a consulting electronics/software designer, Bill develops high performance embedded control systems for low environmental impact hydroelectric utilities worldwide. He is actively involved in the development and advocacy of green-technologies including; renewable energy heating, energy efficiency, sustainable development as well as photovoltaic, micro-hydro and wind electric systems. Bill advises on grid-intertie and off-grid domestic systems and is a leading expert in small and mid-scale (20MW) renewable energy technologies. He is the author of the best selling book The Renewable Energy Handbook for Homeowners and has just completed his second book titled $mart Power; an urban guide to renewable energy and efficiency. In addition he has published numerous articles on small-scale private power and is the chairman of an electrical safety standards committee with the Canadian Standards Association. He and his wife Lorraine, live off the electrical gird on their hobby/horse farm in eastern Ontario.

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Options for Electricity Conservation in Ontario
By Greg Clarke, Director, Energy Products and Services, Energy Ottawa Inc. 

Abstract
The combination of the projected end of life of the Ontario’s existing coal-fired and nuclear generating stations and predictions of growing electricity demand have prompted a major debate over Ontario’s future electricity needs and how those needs might be met. The options that have been proposed range from ambitious energy efficiency programs accompanied by major investments in low-impact renewable-energy sources, such as wind and small scale hydro, to the construction of a series of new nuclear generating facilities.  In this presentation, Greg Clarke will examine the results of a recent study conducted by the Pembina Institute and the role for energy conservation in securing a reliable and affordable electricity system for Ontario.

Greg Clarke's Biography
Greg Clarke has over 15 years of experience in the fields of energy services and energy performance contracting.  Currently, as the Director for Energy Products and Services for Energy Ottawa (an affiliate of Hydro Ottawa), Mr. Clarke is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of a variety of energy-related products and services including an energy procurement advisory service.  Prior to joining Energy Ottawa, Mr. Clarke was the General Manager of one of Canada’s leading Energy Performance Contracting firms. In this role he managed the delivery of energy services such as energy audits, feasibility studies, engineering design, project management, contractor management and energy monitoring for a diversified client base.  Mr. Clarke also worked in various capacities in the Ontario utility industry and was involved in developing energy management programs and establishing time of use rate structures for large users.
Energy Ottawa is a diversified and innovative energy company that generates green power and offers residential and commercial customers a variety of energy related products and services including an energy procurement advisory service.  Energy Ottawa is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. and an affiliate of Hydro Ottawa.

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Co-generation
By Gordon Robb, President COGEN Canada

Abstract
Co-generation offer both flexibility and high overall efficiency and is available in a range of scales from domestic to large industrial. In addition, these technologies can utilize a variety of local fuel sources from biomass to waste. Since, in many cases, their primary output is electricity, electricity prices can have a significant impact on their overall commercial viability. These principles are illustrated using a case study of a co-generation plant on the Ottawa river, able to provide electrical power to either Ontario or Quebec, steam to three paper mills, as well as district heating and cooling.

Gordon Robb's Biography
Gordon A. Robb, P. Eng., MASME , Power Eng. Certificate, Economics & Financial training. Training - major electric utility generation, transmission; dist., planning; - training program with Canadian General Electric (now GEC). AECL Nuc. Power steam cycles. 12 years Steam Power & Energy, major Pulp & Paper mills with cogen, 15 years Fed. Govt. National Energy Board and Electric Power Group Energy Policy Sector - helped develop cogen incentive since weakened. Many industrial cogen studies + concept designs. Was Consultant to Industrial Gas Users Assn.

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Clean Coal Technologies
By Keith B. Rivers, P. Eng., Manager, Fossil Products & Services Marketing, Babcock & Wilcox Canada 

Abstract
Clean coal fired plants are a current reality since commercially available technologies can remove 96% of total air pollutant emissions.  Meteorological modeling demonstrates, that existing coal fired plants, retrofitted with emissions control equipment, can be nearly as clean as modern combined cycle gas turbines.  Promising new technologies are now being demonstrated to make coal burning for power generation even cleaner in the future.
 

Keith B. Rivers' Biography
Mr. Rivers is a graduate of University of Waterloo with a BASc in Mechanical Engineering.  Currently employed as Fossil Products and Services Marketing Manager at Babcock & Wilcox Canada, located in Cambridge, Ontario.  Mr. Rivers has had a 30 year career in Engineering, Construction, Proposal Management, Product Management and Regional Service all within B&W's Fossil products division.  During this time he has been involved in the construction, upgrade and life
extension of coal and oil fired power plants.  He has addressed seminars across Canada and the US, in Europe, South America and Asia. 
Keith, an avid old-timer hockey player, resides in Cambridge and together with his wife, Sue has raised three children, Andrew (Kinesiology), Gillian (Nursing), and Geoff (studying computer engineering).

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Tutorial:

The tutorial is intended for the non-power system professional.  The objective is to provide the participant with:

• Familiarization with the language of the power system professional.

• Understanding of the operating principles of modern electric power systems.

• Existing and future electricity metering technologiesAdvances in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies

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Moderator and Opening  
By Steve Finnagan, Academic Chair, Electronics and Electro-Mechanical Department, School of Advanced Technology, Algonquin College.

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Welcome Statement  
 By Morris Uremovich, Dean, School of Advanced Technology, Algonquin College.

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The Power System and the Power System Management
By Aidan Foss, Principal, ANF Energy Solutions Inc.

Abstract
Over the past century, power systems across the world have evolved according to similar principles, involving three-phase alternating currents with frequencies of either 50 or 60Hz. As it is impractical to store electrical energy in significant quantities, the power system operates like a single gigantic machine with electrical power produced by the generators just as it is required by the loads. Power System Management involves the economic provision of services for energy balancing and for the maintenance of power system integrity. Large generating stations, supporting the system frequency and voltage profile, generally form the backbone of these systems. Accommodation of increasing amounts of small-scale distributed generation requires a proper understanding of power system principles. Attendees will be introduced to:

• Key characteristics of modern power systems.

• Generation, transmission, distribution and load.

• The Ontario electricity system including voltage levels, network, interconnections and generation mix.

• Demand profiles, energy balancing, load duration curves, baseload and peaking plant.

• Frequency management, droop control and contingency reserves.

• Transmission constraints: thermal, voltage and synchronism.

• Active and reactive power.

• System disturbances, blackouts and black start.

• System management, monitoring and control.

• The different contributions from large and small-scale generation.

Aidan Foss’ Biography
Aidan Foss, PhD, P.Eng has 28 years of engineering experience covering power, control, software and simulation. As the Principal Engineer of ANF Energy Solutions Inc., Aidan provides technical consultancy services covering power plant automation, generator-grid interconnection, power systems analysis and power quality. A graduate in mathematics from Cambridge University with a doctorate in control engineering from Imperial College, Aidan worked in government and industry on advanced control and simulation, and was the Vice-Chairman of the United Kingdom Simulation Council. During 10 years with the National Grid Company, Aidan focused on power system planning, generator controls, power quality and auditing of generator-grid connections. He is currently the Chairman of the Ottawa branch of the IEE, a member of the IEEE Power Engineering Society, and is known for his organization of the Ottawa Electrical Power Symposia. E-mail: Aidan.Foss@sympatico.ca.

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Metering Technology (Metering, Billing, and Customer Equity)
By Allen Stanbury, Canadian Electricity Association-CEA

Abstract
Utilities need to recover costs for capital invested as well as energy delivered.  Over the past century many energy and demand rates have been developed and metering technology has always limited the ability to fairly assess charges to consumers. New metering technology offers the promise of eliminating subtle cross subsidies in the electricity market.
The electricity market is a changing place.  New non-traditional products and services have been introduced.  How should delivery of these products and services be measured and billed?  This presentation will introduce attendees to:

• Measurement of demand response: Commodity or service?

• Reactive power: Commodity or service?

• Vector vs Arithmetic kVA: How big is the difference?

• Harmonics and unbalance: Should these be bundled into the maximum demand levy?

• Common demand measurement strategies in use today

• Should measuring devices for all commodities and services be regulated?

Allen Stanbury’s Biography
Allen Stanbury is a registered professional engineer and member of the IEEE with over 30 years experience in revenue metering and electric power systems in Ontario, Canada.  He has worked in transmission, distribution and generating facilities in Ontario, Ghana and Egypt. Retired from the Independent Electricity Market Operator, Al led development of Ontario’s wholesale metering standards, meter point registration and validation, editing and estimating requirements which were later incorporated into the statutes of Ontario.  After the IMO, Al undertook leadership of the Canadian Electricity Association’s and Electricity Metering Task Group.  The goal of this program is to meet regulatory requirements with greater efficiency, at less cost and without loss of confidence in meter accuracy.  The program also strives to reduce regulatory barriers preventing electronic metering systems from entering the market.

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Demand Management and Distributed Generation by Bill Kemp, Vice-President Powerbase Automation Systems Inc.

Abstract
Load reduction – Basic energy efficiency; Advanced energy efficiency; Renewable energy non-electrical, 
Load displacement – non­electrical alternatives;
Load time-shifting – open & closed loop control; Commercial load-shedding.
Alternative Energy – Photovoltaic; Wind; Small hydro; Co-generation; Landfill Gas; Biofuels; Fuel cells; Inverters; Grid interconnection; Emerging technologies.

Bill Kemp’s Biography
As a consulting electronics/software designer, Bill develops high performance embedded control systems for low environmental impact hydroelectric utilities worldwide. He is actively involved in the development and advocacy of green-technologies including; renewable energy heating, energy efficiency, sustainable development as well as photovoltaic, micro-hydro and wind electric systems. Bill advises on grid-intertie and off-grid domestic systems and is a leading expert in small and mid-scale (20MW) renewable energy technologies. He is the author of the best selling book The Renewable Energy Handbook for Homeowners and has just completed his second book titled $mart Power; an urban guide to renewable energy and efficiency. In addition he has published numerous articles on small-scale private power and is the chairman of an electrical safety standards committee with the Canadian Standards Association. He and his wife Lorraine, live off the electrical gird on their hobby/horse farm in eastern Ontario.

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