63'-[- A· BCUC Issues List for the IEP/L TAP Proceeding Theme Sub-Theme Issue 1A 1B 2 3 4 5 6 7 POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.1 Need, Timing and a) BC Hydro proposes a filing cycle of long-term plans that CONTEXT AND PLANNING Process of Regulatory includes: IEP, LTAP, and the 21-year Electric Load " " OBJECTIVES Review Forecast. Does this proposed cycle address stakeholders' needs? POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.1 Need, Timing and b) Will BC Hydro file its plans on a date certain rather than - - - - - - - CONTEXT AND PLANNING Process of Regulatory on an as-needed basis, and in a timeframe that allows for " " OBJECTIVES Review their adequate consideration by all parties? - - - - - - - POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.2 Engagement a) Has there been adequate engagement of First Nations CONTEXT AND PLANNING and stakeholders? How was the feedback integrated into " " OBJECTIVES Process the planning process and application? POLICY AND REGULATORY - - - - - -- - CONTEXT AND PLANNING 1.3 Linkages to a) Has there been adequate integration of transmission " " OBJECTIVES Transmission Planning information into the IEP planning process? --"'--"~-",._,-~."""',~,,,,,,,,,,,,-" ..., ..- - ." ~_......... ~ ........... -..._.~~._ ..._-_ ..... ..._ .._""._-,_ ........ _~_._---_._--------------~-----_.--"'~._-------_. __ .._.._~-,-" ...." .. ,.,. ... -~-_ .._. __....._-_._-- "..--- .'_n .. m_._ n __ ••. ___ ••• _ ...--.-- ------- ---- -- -~,-- POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.3 Linkages to b) Are there institutional issues regarding coordination of CONTEXT AND PLANNING " ,; OBJECTIVES Transmission Planning electricity and transmission plans? I POLICY AND REGULATORY • ___________ ,._.~ _____ .• __ . __ ._. ___________ .... m_~~ •• ___ • __ •• __ •••• __ •. __ ._ •• ____ ._ ----- ------ - ---.----- -~._------- ..------ ------- CONTEXT AND PLANNING 1.3 Linkages to c) What is the relationship between the LTAP and BCTC's " ,; OBJECTIVES Transmission Planning Transmission Capital Plans? - - - - - - - POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.4 Planning Objectives CONTEXT AND PLANNING a) Is the 2006 IEP reflective of the public interest? " " ..J OBJECTIVES and Attributes - - - - - - - POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.4 Planning Objectives CONTEXT AND PLANNING b) Is the 2006 IEP reflective of the 2002 Energy Plan? " OBJECTIVES and Attributes - - -- - - - - POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.4 Planning Objectives c) What is the relationship between BC Hydro "Security of CONTEXT AND PLANNING " " OBJECTIVES and Attributes Supply" and provincial "Self Sufficiency"? - - - - -- -- - POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.4 Planning Objectives d) Are there conflicting objectives? Are the objectives CONTEXT AND PLANNING suitably prioritized and weighted for the purposes of " OBJECTIVES and Attributes ~~!~cting portfolios? . --~----------- ------ --- -- - -- --- --- - - - POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.4 Planning Objectives e) Does BC Hydro adequately take into account public CONTEXT AND PLANNING and Attributes interest objectives in its evaluation of alternative sources of " " OBJECTIVES ::>UI-'I-'IY! ,.-- ......,-.•.-....."......... -.•..•-....... .. ~ , ... , ................... -.....-...- -..•--- •____ ........ _m ____ ._·'" __ • __ ~_· __________ .. _._~ ____ • ..-.-- --.-- ..-.--.. . --.. ---- - 1----- ~_._------ POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.4 Planning Objectives CONTEXT AND PLANNING f) Are reliability criteria objectives or constraints? ..J OBJECTIVES and Attributes .-..--..--...-.-- ...-............ - -.......... - .... ~-_._,~._ ..._ .._-~ .._._,- .-...-.--.-,--.-------.- .... ---..-.--- ..-...----......-...,- ...,...... " _.__.•_,,,_· ___ ~~ .. ____ .,__...____ .m __________ ._______ ._, ___ .._._..._____ ._._._.._.____ ._____ . - ----~_ .. -...-.--- ---..--...-.. -. -.- --- ._---~ ------- POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.4 Planning Objectives g) Are BC Hydro's selected attributes reasonably accurate CONTEXT AND PLANNING in portraying impacts on its planning objectives, e.g, Clean " OBJECTIVES and Attributes Energy and rate impact? - - 1 of 14 B-34A
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63'-[- A·BCUC Issues List for the IEP/L TAP Proceeding
Theme Sub-Theme Issue 1A 1B 2 3 4 5 6 7
POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.1 Need, Timing and a) BC Hydro proposes a filing cycle of long-term plans that
CONTEXT AND PLANNING Process of Regulatory includes: IEP, LTAP, and the 21-year Electric Load " "OBJECTIVES Review Forecast. Does this proposed cycle address stakeholders'needs?
POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.1 Need, Timing and b) Will BC Hydro file its plans on a date certain rather than- - - - - - -
CONTEXT AND PLANNING Process of Regulatory on an as-needed basis, and in a timeframe that allows for " "OBJECTIVES Review their adequate consideration by all parties?- - - - - - -
POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.2 Engagement a) Has there been adequate engagement of First NationsCONTEXT AND PLANNING and stakeholders? How was the feedback integrated into " "OBJECTIVES Process
the planning process and application?POLICY AND REGULATORY
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CONTEXT AND PLANNING 1.3 Linkages to a) Has there been adequate integration of transmission
" "OBJECTIVESTransmission Planning information into the IEP planning process?
POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.3 Linkages to b) Are there institutional issues regarding coordination ofCONTEXT AND PLANNING " ,;OBJECTIVES Transmission Planning electricity and transmission plans?
POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.4 Planning Objectives e) Does BC Hydro adequately take into account publicCONTEXT AND PLANNING and Attributes interest objectives in its evaluation of alternative sources of " "OBJECTIVES ::>UI-'I-'IY!,.-- ......,-.•.-....." ......... -.•..•-....... .. ~, ... , ................... -.....-...- -..•--- •____ ........ _m ____ ._·'" __ • __ ~_· __________ .. _._~ ____ • ..-.-- --.-- ..-.-- .. .--..---- - 1----- ~_._------POLICY AND REGULATORY 1.4 Planning ObjectivesCONTEXT AND PLANNING f) Are reliability criteria objectives or constraints? ..JOBJECTIVES
g) Are BC Hydro's selected attributes reasonably accurateCONTEXT AND PLANNING in portraying impacts on its planning objectives, e.g, Clean "OBJECTIVES
and Attributes Energy and rate impact? - -
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BCUC Issues List for the IEP/L TAP ProceedingTheme Sub-Theme Issue 1A 1B 2 3 4 5 6 7
POLICY AND REGULATORY h) What is the relationship between the Provincial
CONTEXT AND PLANNING 1.4 Planning Objectives Government's Energy Plan and other related Provincial
" "OBJECTIVES and Attributes policy pronouncements and the Commission's statutorymandate?
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PLANNING INPUTS AND 2.1 Reliability Criteria a) Are BC Hydro's energy planning criteria appropriate?
ASSUMPTIONS and Reserve Margin Should BC Hydro continue to rely on up to 2,500 GWh of "non-firm energy/market allowance to meet its criteria?
PLANNING INPUTS AND 2.1 Reliability Criteria b) Should domestic non-firm energy acquired in calls be- - - - - - -
ASSUMPTIONS and Reserve Margin treated differently from non-firm market imports? "- -- - -- - - -
PLANNING INPUTS AND 2.1 Reliability Criteria c) Should BC Hydro's capacity criterion continue to include '-IASSUMPTIONS and Reserve Margin 400 MW of reserves from neighbouring control areas?~--""""""-----------_.~-_ .._,,-_ .._.----_. __ ._.._._.__ ._..--------~._--,...,..,-, .._,--_._._----"- ---- --_.~ --- - ------ ---- .-.- ..-- -----
PLANNING INPUTS AND 2.1 Reliability Criteria d) What is the relationship between operational and
ASSUMPTIONS and Reserve Margin planning reserves and their respective impacts on Loss-of- ,;••....._._...·._·... ·._'"_m_~._.._.._..__ .._w,_ ____ .. _ . ____ ,_____ ~._,..• _~oad~E~~~ility_ (LOLPE___________ ________________
PLANNING INPUTS AND 2.1 Reliability Criteria f) What are the appropriate definitions of dependable
"ASSUMPTIONS and Reserve Margin capacity and firm energy for reliability planning purposes?
g) Should frequency distribution curves for wind projects be- - - - - - -
PLANNING INPUTS AND 2.1 Reliability Criteria put directly into the LOL model to determine the incremental "ASSUMPTIONS and Reserve Margin ELCC for projects?------- - --- - - - - -
PLANNING INPUTS AND 2.2 Gas and Electricity a) Are base forecasts used in the portfolio analysisreasonable? Is the range represented by the scenarios "ASSUMPTIONS Price Forecasts adequate for risk analysis?
- - - -PLANNING INPUTS AND 2.2 Gas and Electricity b) How should gas and electricity price scenarios be " ..J "ASSUMPTIONS Price Forecasts weighted in evaluating overall risk?
- - - - - - -PLANNING INPUTS AND 2.2 Gas and Electricity c) Did the results of the F2006 Call change BC Hydro's view "ASSUMPTIONS Price Forecasts of market risk?__ •• ______ • ___ ._. __ ~_. __ n "------------.--------.-- ---_.- - ----- ------ - --- -- ---..- - -- -PLANNING INPUTS AND 2.2 Gas and Electricity d) Should BC Hydro reduce its exposure to natural gas and ,; "ASSUMPTIONS Price Forecasts ma~~~L~~Q.tricltyJ~!"i~~_~:?________________..__.___________________~-_.•.._.,,-~.._._-_ •.•._ ..•__ ......_. .......... -- ................................ ....... __.______ ·.._··~m.·_·_______.___.________ ¥ •• ,_. ---- --.-.----- - --------- ----
2.3 Green House Gas a) Is the range of GHG prices (offset costs) reasonable inPLANNING INPUTS AND (GHG) Emission light of the recent debates on the federal Clean Air Act and "ASSUMPTIONS Reduction or Offset GHG policy? Is the range adequate to capture GHG
F.2~g,=,iLE3_'!lE3r:!L____________emission risk?----------------------------.--.-------- ..---. -_._- -- ---- --- -2.3 Green House Gas
PLANNING INPUTS AND (GHG) Emission b) In the risk analysis, should some correlation be assumed "ASSUMPTIONS Reduction or Offset between GHG prices and market gas and electricity prices?Requirement -
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BCUC Issues List for the IEP/LTAP ProceedingTheme Sub-Theme Issue 1A 1B 2 3 4 5 6 7
2.3 Green House GasPLANNING INPUTS AND (GHG) Emission c) Is BC Hydro's risk management strategy for GHG
"ASSUMPTIONS Reduction or Offset emissions reasonable and adequate?Requirement - - -- - - - --
PLANNING INPUTS AND 2.4 Regulatory and a) Is the development risk attributable to changes to public
ASSUMPTIONS Public Policy Risk policy and stakeholder expectations adequately captured in "the IEP analysis and LTAP?LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOAD
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FORECASTS, SUPPLY 3.1 Annual Energy and a) Is the methodology on annual forecasting acceptable?
RESOURCES AND RESOURCEPeak Load Are estimates of causal factors and input variables "GAPRequirements reasonable?
--_._-------~,._-~-_._------_ .._- ,_.~~. __ .._--------, --_.,.,_._---~- ..---- ....--- -_ .. - ---- - - ----. -- ---LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOAD 3.1 Annual Energy and b) Is the methodology on peak forecasting acceptable? AreFORECASTS, SUPPLY Peak Load the drivers assumed in peak forecasting reasonable?
"RESOURCES AND RESOURCE Requirements Should there be a link between peak and annual loadGAP f.~~~~~~~rl9.?__mm_____m ______m___ ____mm__________________
c) Should the increase in forecast sales (e.g., updates in the-- ------ ---- ..-.--.-- ----. --,-,-,_._ ... .- ... ..,,-,---- ---~--
LONG- TERM ELECTRIC LOADFORECASTS, SUPPLY 3.1 Annual Energy and F07/F08 RRA Evidentiary Update which are reflected in the
RESOURCES AND RESOURCE Peak Load Amended LTAP) be accepted as long-term (e.g., beyond ,;GAP
Requirements five years) increase instead of near-term need for additionalpower?
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3.1 Annual Energy andFORECASTS, SUPPLY Peak Load d) Is the Update reasonable for use in long-term
..JRESOURCES AND RESOURCE Requirements forecasting?GAP - - - - - - -LONG- TERM ELECTRIC LOAD 3.1 Annual Energy andFORECASTS, SUPPLY Peak Load e) Is the uncertainty in the load forecast adequately "RESOURCES AND RESOURCE Requirements captured in the load forecast documents?GAP - - - - - --LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOAD 3.1 Annual Energy andFORECASTS, SUPPLY Peak Load f) Is the uncertainty in the load forecast adequately "RESOURCES AND RESOURCE Requirements incorporated into the IEP analysis and proposed LTAP?GAP.-•.----- ...-...-..... -.-- ...-.-..... -.-.-- ..-...--.-.-_ ..-------- ..~----_...... _ •._ ..__ .._, .....__ .__ ._... _ ..-._------_.--------_._------~._~, _._-~_._._~~---_ ... __ ._._. ______ • __ . __ O •• _._m_m .. ____ ..--..-- --- __ .n ..----- _.~._--_._._.. .-".-- --- -.----LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOAD 3.1 Annual Energy and g) Is the impact of recently introduced rate structures (e.g.,FORECASTS, SUPPLY Peak Load stepped rates for transmission customers) adequately "RESOURCES AND RESOURCEGAP
LONG- TERM ELECTRIC LOAD 3.1 Annual Energy andFORECASTS, SUPPLY Peak Load
h) Is the load forecasting function enhanced by BC Hydro's ..JRESOURCES AND RESOURCE Requirements
new Statistically Adjusted End Use Models?GAP ----
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LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOAD 3.1 Annual Energy andFORECASTS, SUPPLY Peak Load i) Is BC Hydro's assumption that there will be no real price..JRESOURCES AND RESOURCE Requirements increase a reasonable assumption in the Load Forecast?
GAP - - - - -- - - -LONG- TERM ELECTRIC LOAD a) Are uncertainties over the timing and magnitude of EE2FORECASTS, SUPPLY 3.2 Load Forecast with
and LD2 savings adequately captured and integrated in the "RESOURCES AND RESOURCE DSM savingsGAP
Load Forecast?- - - _. - - -
LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOAD 3.3 Capabilities ofFORECASTS,SUPPLY Existing and Planned a1) Is estimated dependable capacity and firm energy of "RESOURCES AND RESOURCE existing and planned resources justified and acceptable?GAP
LONG- TERM ELECTRIC LOAD 3.3 Capabilities of b) Are Resource Smart projects achieving the statedFORECASTS, SUPPLY Existing and Planned results? Are the actual capital costs for the expected " "RESOURCES AND RESOURCEGAP
Resource electrical output in line with budgeted expectations?- - - - - - -
LONG- TERM ELECTRIC LOAD 3.3 Capabilities of c) How does BC Hydro use its storage to manage itsFORECASTS,SUPPLY Existing and Planned operations and what impact does this have on its selection " "RESOURCES AND RESOURCEGAP
Resource of resource options?- - - - - - -
LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOAD 3.3 Capabilities ofFORECASTS,SUPPLY Existing and Planned
d) How is storage being used? Does storage have value for " "RESOURCES AND RESOURCE domestic purposes?GAP
Resource---~_._-_.~._~~-~~-_._. - - - -LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOAD 3.3 Capabilities ofFORECASTS, SUPPLY Existing and Planned
e) Should IPP contracts be restricted for deliveries during " "RESOURCES AND RESOURCE the freshet?GAP
LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOAD 3.3 Capabilities ofg) How have non-firm resources acquired in the F2006 Call
FORECASTS, SUPPLY Existing and Plannedbeen reflected in the Load/Resource Balance? Should non- "RESOURCES AND RESOURCE firm resources have any effect on the evaluation of firm
GAPResource energy and capacity for reliability planning purposes?
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LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOAD 3.3 Capabilities of h) Are the Canal Plant Agreement Projects (includingFORECASTS,SUPPLYRESOURCES AND RESOURCE Existing and Planned Brilliant Expansion) treated as dependable capacity in the " "GAP Resource Load Resource Balance?
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FORECASTS, SUPPLY 3.4 Demand Side a) Will there be changes in the definition of DSM savings as
RESOURCES AND RESOURCE Management a result of the CPR Update? If so, what will the impacts be ..J
GAP on EE 2 and LD 2, and on EE 3, 4 and 5?
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FORECASTS, SUPPLY 3.4 Demand Side b) Is it reasonable to include savings attributable to federal
"RESOURCES AND RESOURCE Management and/or provincial regulations in DSM cost tests?GAPLONG- TERM ELEC"I HIL; LOAD
c) How are the impacts of stepped rates being monitored forFORECASTS, SUPPLY 3.4 Demand Side purposes of designing incentive levels for industrial DSM
..JRESOURCES AND RESOURCE Management programs? What is the appropriate level of DSM incentivesGAP !2i_~!~pped ra!.~g.LJ~to~~~~_~______ _____..______m_,.,~ .... """, .... ,,~"" '. • •__,_u_"., ______ 'w ___,',', ... ___• __~~. ___ •___ •._._ .. ,",,,,,,, .. ,~_,_,. , ....... .. "' .........-....... " .....,-.-.. ---..---~--~.._--~---_._,--- -- _ •• __ .n _
_____ n ____ --- ---- ------- ---,,-- ~---------LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOAD d) When considering conservation incentives offered byFORECASTS, SUPPLY 3.4 Demand Side different levels of government and their impact on B.C.
"RESOURCES AND RESOURCE Management Hydro's DSM program, are incremental costs and benefitsGAP evaluated?LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOAD
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e) Are BC Hydro's evaluation criteria for DSM, such as TRCFORECASTS, SUPPLY 3.4 Demand Side and RIM, appropriate? DSM metrics for equity: RIM (Non- "RESOURCES AND RESOURCE ManagementGAP participant Test) versus ROI.--- - f- - - - - --LONG- TERM ELECTRIC LOAD f) Is BC Hydro's methodology in assessing "Free Riders" inFORECASTS,SUPPLY 3.4 Demand Side EE 2 and LD 2 programs reasonable? Is the evaluation of "RESOURCES AND RESOURCE Management "spill-over effects" and "re-bound effects" reasonable in EE2GAP programs? - - ~ - - - -LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOADFORECASTS, SUPPLY 3.4 Demand Side g1) Is it reasonable for BC Hydro to use 2.5¢/kWh as the "RESOURCES AND RESOURCE Management utility cost threshold?GAP --.-- ----- --~. !- - -- - - -..__ ................. ~-~...... _ .......... -.-...._._-._-_. __ .__ .--..-.--..-..---.-.- ..--..-..---- .....--.--.,- ...-----. ••• _ •• ___ •• __ •• _. __ n_ •• __ ••• _m __________ • _____ --_._-~_. __ ._-_ .._ .._-_ .._-_._---
LONG- TERM ELECTRIC LOADFORECASTS, SUPPLY 3.4 Demand Side g2) Is it reasonable for BC Hydro to favour only the lowest
" -VRESOURCES AND RESOURCE Management cost DSM projects?GAP ----- ... -----------------._- --.-.-.- ------- ----..----..-.. -------------.-- -----------------.LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOAD a) What is the Load Resource Balance given load forecastFORECASTS, SUPPLY 3.5 Need for New and committed resources? Why are differing Load "RESOURCES AND RESOURCE Resources Resource Balances presented in LTAP, Responses toGAP Intervenor IRs, and the F2006 Call Report?--- ------'-~-
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LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOAD b) Why has the Load Resource Balance deteriorated inFORECASTS,SUPPLY 3.5 Need for Newrecent years? Is there something BC Hydro should have "RESOURCES AND RESOURCE Resources
GAP been doing earlier to address this situation?- - - - - -- - --
LONG- TERM ELECTRIC LOADFORECASTS,SUPPLY 3.5 Need for New c) The impact of call size targets on the need for precision
..J ..JRESOURCES AND RESOURCE Resources in load forecasting and on resource balance planning.GAP----- -- - -- - - - - -LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOADFORECASTS, SUPPLY 3.5 Need for New d) What range of load forecast risks do the contingency
..JRESOURCES AND RESOURCE Resources plans cover?GAP__ .•,.•_.' ••••,.••_,_ •••_~__.•_.•_......_... '.'_..'. .••.•. ". "' .w~",_"~_~ ..•.•.•. .•. ...-....-....-.-----.---.--.-.-------------------.- ___...~._._...___..__ ..._______,.__.____._____..__._____ ...._.m~ _____ ---....-.... _.- .._-- i---- ----..--.. ... ' .....-- -- ..-- -~----LONG- TERM ELECTRIC LOAD a) Should BC Hydro's load curtailment programs be moreFORECASTS, SUPPLYRESOURCES AND RESOURCE
3.6 Regional Constraints extensive in some regions because of forecast regional ~
GAPload/resource imbalances?
..... ".- .."""" .."''''''. .' ........... ' .................. _., .._ .._~._. _.,_. __ ,..... _._ •• _____ ~~ .. ___ .. , ___ .. __ ._._ •••_____ •__ ._ ••••• m ••• _ .. _.'"_ •• _ ••• _____ •• __.... _____ •• __ -_.__ .~... -- i------ -....--.-.. -- -..--- - ...-.-..- ---LONG-TERM ELECTRIC LOADFORECASTS, SUPPLY 3.6 Regional Constraints b) Should Vancouver Island be treated as a special area for
" ,;RESOURCES AND RESOURCE the purposes of the Integrated Electricity Plan?GAP - - - - - - -LONG- TERM ELECTRIC LOADFORECASTS,SUPPLY 3.7 Net Imports a) Testing of BC Hydro's net import data. "RESOURCES AND RESOURCEGAP - - --- - - - -
4.1 Resourcea) Does IEP analysis adequately consider all feasible
RESOURCE OPTIONS Characterizationresource options? Are estimates of dependable capacity "and firm energy for each resource bundle reasonable?
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4.1 Resourceb1) Are methodology and estimates for levelized cost of
RESOURCE OPTIONS Characterizationenergy (UEC) and capacity (UCC) for resource options "reasonable?-- - - - -- - -- ---
4.1 Resourceb2) How do they compare with the results of the F2006
RESOURCE OPTIONS CharacterizationCall? Should BC Hydro's UEC calculations include social ..J "I"'V"""~ : -- .. -.----- -----.--- .•.. --- ---c) Is the UEC approach comprehensive in assessingoperating costs and benefits such as dispatchability and
RESOURCE OPTIONS4.1 Resource ancillary services? Does it adequately reflect the costs of "Characterization integrating wind into BC Hydro's operations? What is the
appropriate pricing methodology for determining the costs ofintegrating wind gene~ation? ------------
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RESOURCE OPTIONS4.1 Resource d) Is BC Hydro's analysis of Burrard Thermal, Site C,
"Characterization Resource Smart, DSM and DSB (CE) options adequate?
RESOURCE OPTIONS 4.1 Resource f) How does BC Hydro propose to investigate the viability of
"Characterization emerging technologies for incorporation into future IEPs?- - - - - - -
RESOURCE OPTIONS 4.1 Resource g) Has pumped storage been adequately considered as a
"Characterization !~_~2~rcelype l!:1Jhe2QQ? ROR?_~-'--------_.~--- ------~-~---~-_ ..,-,-- -------------- -- - -- --- ._---------- --- -- -4.2 Interaction between a) Does the analysis adequately incorporate interaction
RESOURCE OPTIONS Capacity and Energy between capacity and energy benefits of individual "Benefits resources?..... _"_"w'w, __ ._".·,., ••·w"_,,,·,.'____ ~ __ ._~""·, __ ,W" •• _ .. _.,._w._,_ .. w,_,,. __ • ____ •• ___ ._~'· •• m"_·, ___ "w,~w, ____ .. _ ......... __ ... ww_.www_ •__ • .,----" •..---... ---...-.-- 1------·· ----,.-'--"--- ...
4.2 Interaction betweenb) Does the analysis adequately address the dispatchabilityRESOURCE OPTIONS Capacity and Energy ,;
Benefits of individual resources and of the portfolio as a whole?_____ ...... "w_ - ------------------- ____ ow ------ .-.----- -.----- --- -- - -- -.--- -- ---
5.1 Portfolio a) Do the 17 resource portfolios address the 2006 IEPRESOURCE PORTFOLIOS Construction planning objectives? Is scheduling of resources reasonable ,;
in the portfolio construction?- - - - - -- - -
a) Has BC Hydro adequately captured the impact ofresource diversification in the analysis of bundles and
5.0 RESOURCE PORTFOLIOS 5.2 Portfolio Evaluation portfolios? For example, are estimates of dependable "capacity and firm energy capabilities of each portfolioreasonable, assuming diversification effects amongindividual projects/resource types? - - - - - - -
5.0 RESOURCE PORTFOLIOS 5.2 Portfolio Evaluation b) Is B.C. Hydro using a suitable rate impact measurement
" "-- -methodology? - - - - - -- -c) Is a coherent risk measure such as TailVar90 a suitable
TRADE-OFF ANAL YSIS 6.1 Resource Mix and f) Treatment of technological diversification in portfolio " ,;of Supply l?_Y-~!ua~g_':l~l1d~~~qtJJsitio~______________________ . ----.•... ---------- ---~
TRADE-OFF ANALYSIS 6.1 Resource Mix and g) Implications of target mix on project definition and
" "_._ •• _ •• m •• ____ •__ • ______ •_____ ~_.~_. ____ ._. ___ .. _._ •• _ •••• Se~urity__of §.L!P2!L___ ~!ysis and competitive c~1Iprocess!?s. _____ --- --- - - - ----h) Should BC Hydro continue to use the wholesale spot
TRADE-OFF ANAL YSIS 6.1 Resource Mix and market as a component of its supply portfolio (Le., should..J " " " "Security of Supply part or all of the market allowance in BC Hydro's planning
criteria be included in the LTAP?)- - - -- - - -
TRADE-OFF ANAL YSIS 6.1 Resource Mix and i) Is it appropriate for the reliability criteria, whether energy "Security of Supply or capacity, to be held constant among portfolios?- - - - - - -
TRADE-OFF ANAL YSIS6.1 Resource Mix and j) Is the proposed prioritization of resources over the next 10 "Security of Supply years in the public interest? - - - - - - -
6.1 Resource Mix and k) Are the commercial results of a properly managed call toTRADE-OFF ANAL YSIS Security of Supply the private sector to be considered cost-effective by virtue " "of that fact alone?
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TRADE-OFF ANAL YSIS 6.2 DSMa) What volume of energy and associated commitments in " "reducing demand should BC Hydro pursue?
TRADE-OFF ANALYSIS 6.3 Site C b) Are the capital cost scenarios reasonable? "------- --- - - - - - -
TRADE-OFF ANAL YSIS 6.3 Site Cc) Are BC Hydro's development plans for Site C
" "reasonable?-------
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a) What are the impacts of a plan to (a) maintain BurrardTRADE-OFF ANALYSIS 6.4 Burrard (for capacity or energy); (b) replace Burrard; or (c) re-power " ..J
Burrard?1- -- - - - - -b) Are BC Hydro's plans for investigative phase work,
TRADE-OFF ANALYSIS 6.4 Burrard including studies, on repowering Burrard adequate? If not, " "- how should the plans change?- - - - - - -
c) Should BC Hydro establish a benchmark price, based onTRADE-OFF ANAL YSIS 6.4 Burrard the price of repowering Burrard, to be used in the 2007 " "Call?
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TRADE-OFF ANALYSIS 6.4 Burrard e) To what extent have market purchases in recent years..J
TRADE-OFF ANAL YSIS 6.4 Burrard f) Is Burrard an effective physical hedge against high market
".PE!~E3~?_. __._ . ______.. m _____ ••••• m __ ...... _..... • •• __ .m ______ --..--.------- ................ -.- ..--... ------TRADE-OFF ANAL YSIS 6.5 Transmission a) What are the trade-offs between reliance on Burrard and
..J " "timinQ of ILM transmission? ...._~~---n_.~ ------ -----." 1---· ..-........- 1---- - ~-----
TRADE-OFF ANALYSIS 6.5 Transmission b) What is the relationship between Burrard, ILM and the
TRADE-OFF ANALYSIS 6.5 Transmission c) Are there trade-offs to be made with respect to ILM vis-a-
"Implications vis CRP?-- - .- - - -- !- -- - -
TRADE-OFF ANALYSIS 6.5 Transmission d) Is the timing of ILM reinforcement independent of the..JImplications choices to be made with respect to generation options?
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TRADE-OFF ANAL YSIS 6.5 Transmission e) Is ILM reinforcement economic in the absence of
"Implications approval of the CRP?- - - - - - -
TRADE-OFF ANALYSIS 6.5 Transmission f) Has there been adequate coordination and integration of
d) Is early investment in resources critical to the flexible andLTAP 7.1 General staged approach? Is the flexible and staged approach "appropriate? --- -
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e) Should the Commission accept the continuation of (and
LTAP 7.1 General risk mitigation for) previously committed and not yet fully..Jimplemented plans, e.g., EE 2 and LD 2, Resource Smart
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LTAP 7.1 General f) What information exists regarding a mountain pine beetle
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LTAP 7.1 General g) What changes have been made, or are required, in the
" ..J "IEP/LTAP as a result of the F2006 Call?7.2 Load Resource Gap a) What is the appropriate load resource gap assumption
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LTAP and General Execution given expected load forecast, and committed and planned " "of LTAP resources?7.2 Load Resource Gap
b) Is the expenditure on incentives for the LD 2 micro-hydroLTAP and General Execution "of LTAP program reasonable given the LPI eligibility criteria?
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7.2 Load Resource GapLTAP and General Execution identification and definition phases in future calls and "of LTAP Q!.<?22~~dproject~ in the LTA'=__?l?proprLCitel______________.____..__ .__.......__ ~._._.n____________ .__..___~_ ----- -- -- -- --- ------ .----.-- -
7.3 Lessons Learned
LTAPfrom the F2006 Call and a) Should future calls include a premium for Firm Energy? "the Impact on FutureCalls -- - - - - - - - -7.3 Lessons Learned
LTAPfrom the F2006 Call and b) Should future calls include Liquidated Damages for "the Impact on Future energy shortfalls?Calls - - - - - - -7.3 Lessons Learned c) Should an allowance for attrition and outages befrom the F2006 Call and
LTAP the Impact on Futureconsidered in future calls, and how should such an "Callsallowance be calculated?
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LTAPfrom the F2006 Call and d) The meaning and application of total energy acquisition
"the Impact on Future targets of future calls.Calls .--.- .---.- -.-- --- ~--------_.~.._ ......_-------_.-._---_._-----_._-------.-._._.----_.-. __ ._.._--_._-,~-,. --..-..•..-----.--- ....--. ._-_., ..~~,~,-,-,-,----------,---_. - -- ,-------- --,,--
7.3 Lessons Learned e) How will future calls ensure that risks are allocated to theLTAP
from the F2006 Call and parties most capable of assuming them and of mitigating ~the Impact on Future them in the most cost-effective manner?Calls --.--. _.~- --_. --,---,-_. _._-~-- ---_._._-
7.3 Lessons Learned f) How can BC Hydro reduce the risk that acquisitions under
LTAPfrom the F2006 Call and a current call may displace potentially more cost-effective "the Impact on Future resources that may have been bid into future calls orCalls acquisition processes? ----
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7.3 Lessons Learned g) How should the structure and terms of future calls or
LTAPfrom the F2006 Call and acquisition processes address other factors in the F2006
"the Impact on Future Call such as valuation of capacity benefits; tiering of energy;Calls and discounting of spring deliveries?_._~ - - - - - - -7.3 Lessons Learned
LTAPfrom the F2006 Call and h) Are the proposed size, timing and structure of the "the Impact on Future proposed 2007 and 2009 calls in the public interest?Calls
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i) How should future calls define the size, technology/projectfrom the F2006 Call and
LTAPthe Impact on Future
type, timing, location, allocation of GHG liability, and "Callsallocation of gas price risk?
_ ... _._.,.,.,._.~. .._ ..... ~" •• ,_"..... ••.••• _ .•• ____ .• _•.• ____ _ ___.. m ____ .n _____ •• _.. _ ••• __ ..... ___ ._ ..... _ •• _,, ___ .. - , ....-.- ...-".-------- ----.---.--- ...----- ....---.--.------.- ..-.----- -..---- ...• ...---.--.- "' ___.·m~ __ •_ ____ u. ____ ..--. --- ----~~----7.3 Lessons Learned j) Has BC Hydro met the "onus" on it established by thefrom the F2006 Call and
LTAPthe Impact on Future
F2006 Call Decision (at pp. 27-78) with respect to residual ,; "Callsrisk? If not, for what volume has BC Hydro met the "onus"?
LTAP 7.4 DSMa) Comparison of the terms of reference and scope in the ,;
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b) Definition of EE 3, 4, 5, including the use of rate
LTAP 7.4 DSMstructures and new meter technologies; and what
"methodology and process are required to complete theDefinition Phase of EE 3, 4 and 5?
- - - - - - --c) Are B.C. Hydro's proposed levels of DSM expenditures
LTAP 7.4 DSM and associated electricity savings too high, too low, or more ..Jor less right? - - - - - - -a) What is the appropriate staging and timing of capacity
LTAP 7.5 Resource Smart resources, in particularly of Resource Smart capacity "projects such as Mica and Revelstoke -- - - - - - 1-
LTAP 7.5 Resource Smartb) Resource Smart project evaluation issues, including the "-- ...-.-- ---seismic upgrade issue. - - - -
LTAP 7.6 Revelstoke Unit 5 a) Is the timing of Revelstoke Unit 5 appropriate? " "--.--.-- ..-.-.- ...-.--- ..... -.--- .-------- ---_._-- ..._--_ .._-_._ ..._~--_._-~._-._._---------------~-- --- ..- ----- -- --- __ m._' -- I- ------ ---
b) Are the costs and benefits of Revelstoke Unit 5 identified
LTAP 7.6 Revelstoke Unit 5appropriately, and does the evaluation of UEC and UCC " "accurately capture all costs and benefits, including potentialsystem, ILM and Burrard effects?
c) Are the benefits assigned to Revelstoke Unit 5 related toLTAP 7.6 Revelstoke Unit 5 its timing? Would a similar capacity-rich project attract the "same benefits if constructed elsewhere in the system?-- -- --
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7.d) Should BC Hydro use a price benchmark to evaluate a
LTAP Revelstoke Unit 5 project such as Revelstoke Unit 5 and how should such a ,; ,;benchmark be established?a) Is BC Hydro able to set a date by which the Site C
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LTAP 7.7 Site C resource will be required? For instance, is the timing " ,;U<::µ<::IIUdlll on the outcome of the 2007 and 2009 calls?
LTAP 7. Site C b) What transmission cost and effects should be assigned ,j....... to Site C in its overall evaluation?
LTAP 7.8 Burrard a) Is the value given to Burrard firm capacity appropriate ,jand sufficient relative to the value given to its firm energy?
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b) How does the 2014 date to remove the reliance on
LTAP 7.8 Burrard Burrard affect the need and structure of the ILM path, the~CI=lPs,and other Revelstoke and Mica units? Is the date
.. by the results of the 2007 and 2009 calls?
a) Are there adequate contingencies and risk mitigationto address:
LTAP 7. Contingency Plans (i) IPP deliverability and cost risks (including attrition in ,;and future calls)? What is the most appropriate type
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a) Are there adequate contingencies and risk mitigation
LTAP 7.9 Contingency Plans strategies to address: ,j(ii) DSM savings and costs? What is the most appropriatetype of to address this risk?a) Are there adequate contingencies and risk mitigation
to address:LTAP 7. Contingency Plans (iii) Risks to permitting and costs for Resource Smart and ,j
other BC Hydro projects? What is the most appropriate typeof Ilvy to address this risk?
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a) Are there adequate contingencies and risk mitigation
LTAP 7. Contingency Plans strategies to address: ,;(iv) Changes in load forecast/consumption? What is themost appropriate type of contingency to address this risk?
a) Are there adequate contingencies and risk mitigationto address:
LTAP 7. Contingency Plans (v) Changes in gas and electricity price forecasts? What is ;/the most appropriate type of contingency to address thisrisk?
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a) Are there adequate contingencies and risk mitigation
LTAP 7.9 Contingency Plansstrategies to address:
..J(vi) Changes in GHG regulation and costs? What is themost appropriate type of contingency to address this risk?
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LTAP 7.9 Contingency Plansstrategies to address:
"(vii) Changes in government policy? What is the mostappropriate type of contingency to address this risk?
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a) Are there adequate contingencies and risk mitigation
LTAP 7.9 Contingency Plansstrategies to address: ,;(viii) Transmission supply uncertainty? What is the mostappropriate type of contingency to address this risk?
b) Whether the contingency resource plans submitted byB.C. Hydro achieve the appropriate balance between theneed to plan for reasonably forecasted network load, andthe ability of other transmission customers to secure long-term firm capacity in the form of long-term firm point-to-point
LTAP 7.9 Contingency Plansrollover rights on the transmission system. "(i) Is the resource distribution (type and location) forContingency Resource Plans (CRP) 1 and 2 appropriate?(ii) Is the efficient or optimal use of existing transmissionconsidered?(iii) Are the 2007 Call and 2009 Call appropriately reflectedin the CRPs?
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LTAP 7.9 Contingency Plansrespect to the CRP(s), whether with respect to process "steps or content of the plans, so that BC Hydro can proceed
8.2 Project Evaluationa) What should be the basis for comparing BC Hydro
PROJECT EVALUATION projects, e.g., DSM, Site C, Resource Smart, BCTC- "Processconstructed transmission with private sector alternatives?
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PROJECT EVALUATION8.2 Project Evaluation b) How should incremental taxpayer benefits such as water "Process rentals be considered in project evaluation? --
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PROJECT EVALUATION8.2 Project Evaluation IC) How should non-financial considerations be captured in
PROJECT EVALUATION8.3 Perpetuity a) Should project analysis be conducted using the life of the
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PROJECT EVALUATION8.3 Perpetuity b) Is this approach consistent with each project and
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a) Is it appropriate to have two different methodologies for
8.4 Cost of Capital andcost-effectiveness test? One for the project evaluation (BC
PROJ ECT EVALUATION Hydro's WACC based on 80:20 debt equity) and another for "Discount Raterate making purposes (based on 100 percent debt to reflectBC Hydro's access to funds)?
b) What is the appropriate basis for BC Hydro to compare.~.__ . ... mm __ ~ ~~-_ .. 1--------- __ "_._._m ...- 1---------- - ---_._-
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PROJECT EVALUATION projects on the customers of BC Hydro who would be "Discount Rateexpected to pay BC Hydro for the additional services being
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c) What is the appropriate discount rate for revenue
PROJECT EVALUATION8.4 Cost of Capital and requirement impact on customers? What is the appropriate
"Discount Rate discount rate for economic costlbenefit analysis? Are thediscount rates of BC Hydro and its customers synonymous?
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8.4 Cost of Capital andd) Should "level playing field" be a consideration factor
PROJECT EVALUATION when comparing BC Hydro projects with IPP suppliers? Is it "Discount Ratenecessary to level the playing field to make comparisons?
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8.4 Cost of Capital ande) Does BC Hydro's use of real pre-tax cash flows
PROJECT EVALUATION discounted with real pre-tax discount rates lead to equitable "Discount RatecQf!lE§~i§~!l§_""i!~J?i~~!E?J?!s>jec!??________._.________________ ----- - --- ___ d ........_------ '----'- - ~_.__ ..-
PROJECT EVALUATION 8.5 Risksa) Has BC Hydro properly assessed the risk of non-BC ".....__ ._.,_ ...... -...-_ ..__ .' ..-~--_ ..,- - --- - -- - ----.-,---- ..-.- ..--.----- tty.g~~_e~~j§lg!§? ____________________________________________________-~-,---_._. ._ .....--~._..._-- ----,-.---_.-
PROJECT EVALUATION 8.5 Risksb) Allocation of risk with respect to capital projects. Do ..J_c::_LJ_§Jg_f!l§l!S_~~~rJb_e.!isk._~L~~Pl!~§~§_of t~2r:Qj~~?' ___________"---- --~---_._- ____ ._ m •• n • .....-....---- ------- t---- ~---
PROJECT EVALUATION 8.5 Risksc) Has BC Hydro properly assessed the inflationary risk of " "different types of BC Hydro projects?---- --- ----------- --------