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SCADA System Replacement

December 20, 2018

LCEC Confidential

What is SCADA?

• SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is a software platform for process control and gathering real-time data from remote devices (i.e., RTUs) in order to control LCEC’s electric grid.

• Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) are the computers in substations and on poles that have a direct connection with various sensors, switches, and circuit breakers within the grid control environment.

• SCADA compiles the data collected from remote devices and displays it in a logical and graphical format to enable System Operators to make informed decisions operating the electric grid. The SCADA system can also be programmed to perform various levels of automatic control.

• SCADA is integral to maintaining the reliability of the electric grid by preemptively identifying potential problems and enabling quick restoration of outages through grid reconfiguration.

• The monitoring and control capabilities of SCADA also enable efficient and cost-effective operation of the electric grid.

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Background

• Existing system is 30+ years old.

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• Although state-of-the-art when deployed, features/technology has passed it by.

• It utilizes a proprietary code, making it difficult to upgrade, interface with other platforms, and/or enhance.

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Project Scope

• Replace LCEC's existing SCADA system with a more robust and modern SCADA/ADMS solution that offers advanced control and analytical functions on a stable, secure, proven platform that interfaces with the NISC software suite.

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Benefits of a SCADA/ADMS Platform

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

Feature-rich, open, scalable and flexible platform

Provides real-time monitoring and control applications

Monitoring/managing substation infrastructures, distribution, and transmission networks

Cyber-security segmentation and hardening

Mature application and systems architecture

ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System)

Model and manage the distribution network

Monitor and control the power system

Manage planned and unplanned outages

Analyze and optimize the operation of the network

Integrate with renewable and distributed generation

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Project – Evaluation Phase

• In 2016 LCEC identified the replacement of our SCADA system as an integral part of the Business Enhancement and System Transformation (BEST) technology roadmap.

• With the assistance of PSE Consultants, LCEC identified SCADA/ADMS business needs, developed RFI specifications, and analyzed vendor RFI responses.

• The two SCADA vendors (* and *) that best matched LCEC's requirements and provided the greatest value presented an onsite demonstration to LCEC's key stakeholders.

• Following the presentations, management and the key stakeholders selected * as the vendor of choice.

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Initial Short-List Evaluation Summary

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Pricing (2016 Pricing) * *

Functionality X

Conversion X X

Integration with NISC X X

Vendor of choice for LCEC – *

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The Work Ahead of Us

Timeline

• Start – January 2019

• Complete – April 2020

• Duration – 14-16 months

Major Work Effort

• Design Phase – Est. 1-2 months (IT/ *, EO, NISC, Aclara)

• Dimensioning, acquiring, shipping and staging HW at *

• EO/IT to provide data uploads to * by substation

• * to configure systems

Major Work Effort (cont.)

• Training – Start early and extend as required (EO/IT)

• Integration work with NISC and Aclara (MultiSpeak APIs)

• Perform testing (*)

• Ship to and deploy on LCEC facility

• Perform testing (LCEC/ *)

• Acceptance

• Production

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Project Costs

SCADA/ADMS Platform

Hardware $ * Software (OSI and 3rd-party) $ * Implementation $ * Training $ * Support (for one year from “in production”) $ * Shipping $ * Travel $ __ ** Total $ 1,321,969

Data Center Buildout

* Total $ 368,117

Total Project Cost $1,690,086

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Risks

• Not able to start operation before the 2020 storm season due to unexpected delays

• Severe weather conditions impacting the schedule of the project

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Action Requested

Requesting a motion to authorize the CEO to approve and

sign the * Service Agreement supporting the

implementation and migration to LCEC’s new SCADA/ADMS platform for a total of $1,321,969

Requesting a motion to authorize the CEO to approve and

sign the * Agreement supporting the implementation for a

new SCADA/ADMS Data Center for a total of $368,117

Total Project Cost – $1,690,086

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Acronyms

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• SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

• ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System)

• RTU (Remote Terminal Units)

• BEST (Business Enhancement & Systems Transformation)

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• API (Application Programming Interface)

• NISC (National Information Solutions Cooperative)

• TWACS (Two-Way Automatic Communication System)

• UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

• PDU (Power Distribution Units)

• HVAC (Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning)

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