Energy Industries of Ohio Southeast Energy-Water Interdependence Exercise Energy Assurance Program for the State of Ohio

–Non Profit 501(c) 3 Corp –Facilitate Technology Development for Ohio’s Power Generation and Energy Intensive User Industries –Foster Collaborations –Current Partners: Ohio Office of Energy Efficiency; Ohio Public Utilities Commission, U.S. DOE/OEA; Oak Ridge National Lab

Energy In Ohio Ranked 6 rd for All Energy Used Ranked 6 rd for All Energy Used Ranked 2 nd for Industrial Electrical Use Ranked 2 nd for Industrial Electrical Use Ranked 1 st for 3 of the 9 Most Energy Intensive Industries Ranked 1 st for 3 of the 9 Most Energy Intensive Industries Major Basic Industries/Manufacturing State Major Basic Industries/Manufacturing State Low Cost, Reliable Energy Supply Low Cost, Reliable Energy Supply Major Power Generator State Major Power Generator State Due to Geography and Natural Resources Due to Geography and Natural Resources

Energy Interruption would be economically catastrophic Proposed a Program Proposed a Program –Develop Strategy to address extended outages –Rely upon U.S. DOE for Technical Leadership –Work with the Investor Owned Utility Industry –Utilize existing resources such as PUCO, OEE

BLACKOUT!

August 13, 2003 August 14, 2003 Cleveland

Ohio Grid Disruption Project Funded by State of Ohio and U.S. DOE Demonstrate DER Capability for Emergency Use Demonstrate DER Capability for Emergency Use Identify DER issues (back feed, safety, etc.) Identify DER issues (back feed, safety, etc.) Identify Pro’s and Con’s of micro-grids Identify Pro’s and Con’s of micro-grids Assess Local Knowledge base for Emergency Generation Assess Local Knowledge base for Emergency Generation Identify energy emergency “First Responders” Identify energy emergency “First Responders” Identify and develop needed training module Identify and develop needed training module Use a Project Team of Stakeholders: U.S DOE, Brooklyn Hts., FirstEnergy, Ohio Office of Energy Efficiency and Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) Homeland Security Use a Project Team of Stakeholders: U.S DOE, Brooklyn Hts., FirstEnergy, Ohio Office of Energy Efficiency and Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) Homeland Security

Initial Observations Existing Emergency Infrastructure failed Existing Emergency Infrastructure failed Training for energy disruptions was needed at the local level Training for energy disruptions was needed at the local level Citizen Corps Being Trained to Assist in Emergency Situations—Needed to be expanded for energy emergencies Citizen Corps Being Trained to Assist in Emergency Situations—Needed to be expanded for energy emergencies Communities had little formal knowledge of resident emergency generation Communities had little formal knowledge of resident emergency generation

Main Concern is the health and safety risks of power outages in weather extremes: North-Cold, South-Heat

Outcomes: Logical First Responders for Local Energy Emergencies are Fire Fighters Logical First Responders for Local Energy Emergencies are Fire Fighters –Road Access during emergency –Possess keys and Access plans for commercial and industrial plants –Knowledge of Floor plans at plants –Trained & Equipped to work “in the dark” –Have small portable generators on trucks –Fire Station has large stationary unit

What Training is Needed?   What to Expect During an Energy Emergency –Understanding and dealing with:  cascading effects of energy outages  interdependency with other utilities  state and regional interdependency  inter/intra utility interconnection –Gas, Water, Sewer, cell and radio, etc.

First Responder Training Response (Continued)  How to Identify a Community’s Existing and Available DER Infrastructure Surveys, Inspections, permits, etc. Surveys, Inspections, permits, etc.  How to develop a resource data base of capability, capacity, fuel source, etc.  How to Develop and use Annual Inspections and Test Procedures to insure availability Maintenance Logs, Load Testing, etc. Maintenance Logs, Load Testing, etc.  How to Quick Start & Operate

Training Development Plan Sponsored by U.S. DOE – OE First Responder Training Training Development Plan Sponsored by U.S. DOE – OE First Responder Training Developed a class that would ensure DER devices are known, brought on-line and monitored by trained “first responders” in Homeland Security situations Developed a class that would ensure DER devices are known, brought on-line and monitored by trained “first responders” in Homeland Security situations Assessed the training needs of first responders Assessed the training needs of first responders Developed a curriculum Developed a curriculum Developed a blueprint for Developed a blueprint for implementation implementation Performed Beta Test training Performed Beta Test training 6 Training session assessment just completed 6 Training session assessment just completed

Pilot Training Sessions

First Responder Training Program--What We’ve Learned Classroom training needs to be on-site Classroom training needs to be on-site Hands-On Training with DE Devices Hands-On Training with DE Devices –Quick Start Instructions for Fire Fighters –Fuel and gauge monitoring good CERT role –Fire Station “test” module –Worksheets and Survey Forms need to be developed for First Responders with ability to add local needs (nursing homes, plug and play facilities, etc.)

Status of Infrastructure Awareness and Utilization Program for Homeland Security Needs Training Pilot undertaken with Cuyahoga Community College Training Pilot undertaken with Cuyahoga Community College Actual Fire Department “Beta” Candidates Actual Fire Department “Beta” Candidates Fine Tuning Course Fine Tuning Course Next Steps Course Certification Course Certification Further Define Delivery Mechanism Further Define Delivery Mechanism Recommend legislative needs for DER energy assurance Recommend legislative needs for DER energy assurance Full Scale Implementation of Training module at Regional, State & Federal level Full Scale Implementation of Training module at Regional, State & Federal level

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Typical Caterpillar Gensets

Indoor mounted Genset

Stationary Gensets Stationary Gensets

Caterpillar Genset Bank

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Transfer Switch