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REV CONNECT Utility Profile: NYSEG and RG&E Revised November 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction to NYSEG and RG&E ........................................................................... 1

1.1 Approach to Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) ......................................................................... 1 1.1.1 REV Strategy .................................................................................................................... 1 1.1.2 REV Organization ............................................................................................................. 2

1.2 System and Territory ..................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 Resources ..................................................................................................................................... 5

1.3.1 Relevant Filings ................................................................................................................ 5 1.3.2 Available Data .................................................................................................................. 5

2. Plans and Programs .................................................................................................. 7

2.1 Distribution System Implementation Plan (DSIP) ......................................................................... 7 2.1.1 Capabilities ....................................................................................................................... 7 2.1.2 Technology Roadmap ...................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Energy Efficiency Transition Implementation Plan (ETIP) .......................................................... 11

3. Projects .................................................................................................................... 12

3.1 REV Demonstration Projects ...................................................................................................... 12 3.1.1 Energy Marketplace (RG&E) .......................................................................................... 12 3.1.2 Community Energy Coordination (NYSEG) ................................................................... 13 3.1.3 Flexible Interconnect (NYSEG and RG&E) .................................................................... 13 3.1.4 Smart Home Rate (NYSEG and RG&E) ........................................................................ 14

3.2 Non-Wires Alternative (NWA) Projects ....................................................................................... 15

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1. INTRODUCTION TO NYSEG AND RG&E New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) are subsidiaries of Avangrid, Inc. Combined they serve 1.2 million electricity customers and 570,000 natural gas customers across upstate New York. Avangrid, Inc. is a diversified energy and utility company with more than $30 billion in assets and operations in 25 states. The company operates regulated utilities and electricity generation through two separate lines of business. Avangrid Networks operates eight regulated utilities serving 3.1 million customers in New England and New York, including NYSEG and RG&E. Avangrid Renewables develops, owns, and operates generation facilities, including the second largest wind generation fleet in the United States. Iberdrola, S.A., a leader in the energy and utility industry worldwide, is the majority shareholder of Avangrid, Inc.

1.1 Approach to Reforming the Energy Vision (REV)

1.1.1 REV Strategy

As a distributed system platform (DSP) provider, NYSEG and RG&E envision a technology-driven future with increased customer involvement in energy management, robust energy efficiency (EE) programs, and an intelligent DSP that integrates operations, planning, and market functions. Table 1 compares NYSEG and RG&E’s key objectives as a DSP provider as described in its Distribution System Implementation Plan (DSIP) and how the companies define the smart integrator role that they hope to play in the future.

Table 1. Alignment of REV Goals with NYSEG and RG&E’s Strategic Objectives

REV Goals Utility Strategy

Serve as a DSP provider, offering an intelligent DSP that integrates operations, planning, and market functions

Serve as a platform for customers and third-party service providers, enabling the growth, integration, and optimization of distributed energy resources (DER)

Transform the business to integrate clean energy resources and robust EE programs

Enable value-added products and services that benefit customers directly and the overall efficiency of New York’s energy markets

Provide customers with products and services that offer greater control over their energy usage and total energy bills

Improve delivery service efficiency while improving the reliability and resiliency of the network

Increase customer involvement in energy management by providing market participants with information to make informed investment decisions

Enable customer and supplier participation in evolving the distribution markets

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NYSEG and RG&E are approaching their key objectives by executing interdependent projects and initiatives in a phased plan. This phased approach is intended to allow continued reliable electricity service as new services and functions are developed. Many of NYSEG and RG&E’s new services, processes, and technologies will be tested in the Energy Smart Community (ESC) project in the Ithaca region (Tompkins County, New York) before deploying them across all of their service territories. The ESC is a collaborative effort between NYSEG, its customers, and market partners. Market partners will leverage the ESC as a micro-DSP platform to offer their technologies and services and analyze results on an accelerated timeline, as opposed to a new offering that is deployed system-wide. Table 2 highlights NYSEG and RG&E’s focus on market partners as part of the ESC project.1

Table 2. Market Partner Objectives for the ESC Project

Market Partner Objectives: ESC

Ensure that partners have access to new markets, retail customers, and the data needed to effectively engage those that will most benefit from energy services

Collaborate with market partners to support market participation and to develop compensation models and mechanisms that will inform the evolution of a more robust market for energy products and services

Maximize the opportunity to evaluate and refine new products in a test environment to prove the value of these technologies at scale

The ESC project is on track for a 2017 launch. NYSEG and RG&E will also leverage their presence in the community to locate additional demonstration projects in the Ithaca region.

1.1.2 REV Organization

NYSEG and RG&E have a significant number of employees committed to REV and REV-related activities, including a dedicated team of employees working on the ESC project. These employees draw on various subject matter experts and other personnel as needed. Over time, the companies expect to reshape their processes and business practices more broadly in response to REV, and all employees will need training to adapt to the changes. Iberdrola S.A. has been actively providing expertise and support in reviewing the business cases put forth by NYSEG and RG&E.

1.2 System and Territory

NYSEG and RG&E’s service area is diverse, including cities, suburbs, and rural towns across much of upstate and western New York, together serving more than 40% of upstate New York. Their customer base is a mixture of residential, commercial, and industrial.

1 Ballard, Jeffery, et al. The Energy Smart Community REV Project, NYSEG, June 2015: https://www.nyseg.com/MediaLibrary/2/5/Content%20Management/Shared/SuppliersPartners/2015%20Rate%20Case/Reforming%20the%20Energy%20Vision%20Panel%20Exhibits%20-%20Final%205202015.pdf

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Figure 1. NYSEG and RG&E’s Service Areas

Source: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Table 3. NYSEG and RG&E Customer Base: 2015

Utility and Customer Type Customers MWh

NYSEG Residential 764,250 6,761,954

Commercial 118,139 5,817,803

Industrial 1,948 3,025,695

Total 884,337 15,605,452 RG&E Residential 332,756 2,663,837

Commercial 40,215 3,149,477

Industrial 841 1,296,032

Total 373,812 7,109,346 Source: US Energy Information Administration (EIA)-861

Both NYSEG and RG&E are forecasting slight increases in energy use in the near term. They are also both forecasting a slight increase in peak demand without DER and a slight decrease in peak demand when accounting for DER.

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Figure 2. NYSEG Energy and Peak Demand Forecast: 2017-2021

Source: NYSEG and RG&E

Figure 3. RG&E Energy and Peak Demand Forecast: 2016-2021

Source: NYSEG and RG&E

The existing distribution system does not have the level of automation—e.g., DER management system (DERMS), advanced distribution management system (ADMS), smart meters—required to support a DSP provider model.

• NYSEG’s system:

o 18,400 square miles in upstate New York

o 34,000 miles of distribution lines

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• RG&E’s system:

o 2,700 square miles in the metropolitan Rochester area and the surrounding region

o 8,900 miles of distribution lines

1.3 Resources

1.3.1 Relevant Filings

Table 4 includes an abbreviated list of the relevant filings from NYSEG and RG&E. To access each filing, visit the NYS Department of Public Service (DPS) web page (www.dps.ny.gov) and view filed documents in the Case Number provided.

Table 4. NYSEG and RG&E’s Relevant Filings

Document Name Date of Filing Link

2016 DSIP 06/30/2016 NYSEG and RG&E 2016 DSIP - PUBLIC [PDF] in Case # 14-M-0101

Supplemental DSIP 11/01/2016 Joint Utilities Supplemental DSIP [PDF] in Case # 14-M-0101

NYSEG and RGE - Energy Efficiency Transition Implementation Plan (ETIP)

06/01/2017 ETIP [PDF] and Budget [PDF] in Case # 15-M-0252

EAM Implementation Petition Filing 12/02/2016

EAM Implementation Filing [PDF] in Case # 14-M-0101

Energy Smart Community Energy Smart Community Home Page Flexible Interconnect Capacity Solution 1/11/2016 Implementation Plan [PDF] and Quarterly

Reports in Case # 14-M-0101

Smart Home Rate Demo (Proposed) 02/01/2017 Proposal [PDF] in Case # 14-M-0101

NYSEG Community Energy Coordination Demo 02/04/2016 Implementation Plan [PDF] and Quarterly

Reports in Case # 14-M-0101

RG&E Energy Marketplace Demo 04/15/2016 Implementation Plan [PDF] and Quarterly

Reports in Case # 14-M-0101

Electric Rate Case Filing 2015-2016

NYSEG Rate Filing 2016 RG&E Rate Filing 2016

1.3.2 Available Data

Table 5 presents the system data available to stakeholders. For further detail on available data, see NYSEG and RG&E’s DSIP or the Joint Utilities of NY Utility-Specific System Data web page.

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Table 5. NYSEG and RG&E System Data Available to Stakeholders

Data Availability Link

Customers

Load Forecast Available by email request to NYRegAdmin@avangrid.com; or see DSIP Addendum Report [PDF] and DSIP Addendum Data [XLS]

Load Data Not currently available to the public

Total Sales US EIA 861 – Power Sales, Revenue and Energy Efficiency data files

Demographics US EIA 861 – Power Sales, Revenue and Energy Efficiency data files

DER

Penetration Rates 2016 DSIP [PDF]: Roadmap and Near-Term Initiatives

Stage 2 Hosting Capacity Maps NYSEG/RG&E Distributed Interconnection Guide Map

Beneficial Locations DSIP: Integrated System Planning – Capability Enhancement. A web accessible portal is currently under development

NWA Opportunities NYSEG NWA Project Opportunities web page RG&E NWA Project Opportunities web page

Standardized Interconnection Requirements (SIR) Pre-Application

NYSEG Distributed Generation Online Application RG&E Distributed Generation Online Application

Queued DG and Installed DG Monthly SIR Inventory Report available on the NYS DPS – SIR Inventory Information web page

Infrastructure

Capital Investment Plan NYSEG/RG&E’s Capital Investment Plan can be found in their 5 year T&D Capital Expenditure Report [PDF] under Case # 07-M-0906

Reliability Statistics 2016 Annual Reliability Report [PDF] under Case # 17-E-0164

Substations DSIP: Grid Operations – Capability Enhancement

Voltage FERC Form 1: FERC Annual Electric Utility Report Poles and Manholes Not available

Circuit Capacity NYSEG Distributed Generation website RG&E Distributed Generation website

Circuit Design Criteria Not available

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2. PLANS AND PROGRAMS

2.1 Distribution System Implementation Plan (DSIP)

NYSEG and RG&E’s DSIP:

• Lays out the evolution from the current to the future state in three functional areas: grid operations, integrated system planning, and market enablement

• Identifies near-term and long-term initiatives affecting people, processes, and technology to develop its DSP capabilities

• Outlines the foundational platform technology roadmap including advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), distribution automation (DA), telecommunications and IT, ADMS, and system analysis and planning tools

2.1.1 Capabilities

To achieve their vision of the smart integrator utility of the future, NYSEG and RG&E will build several new capabilities within each of the core functional areas of the DSP, as outlined in Table 6.

Table 6. Focus Areas for DSP Development

Focus Area Outline Key Points

Grid Operations

• DER monitoring and observability • DER coordination and control • Real-time distribution system

optimization • Transmission and distribution

resource coordination • Integration of grid and market

operations

• Some initial investments in ADMS and automation have been made, but there is still a significant gap in granular data at a circuit or substation level that would help identify issues and operate the system with increased DER penetration

• A DER database is being developed to track existing and new DER interconnections, including DER locations and characteristics

Integrated System Planning

• Integrated system planning with DER

• Beneficial locations, hosting capacity (HC), and locational DER value

• Demand and energy forecasting with DER

• Capital planning with DER • Procurement of NWAs • Probabilistic integrated system

planning

• Annual planning analysis is focused on recent peak experience and known system stresses and constraints—currently takes 6-10 months

• There are current initiatives that will inform a new integrated system planning process: 1) flexible interconnect capacity demonstration looking at increasing HC; 2) distribution analysis portal developed to support estimated circuit load profiles for 70% of circuits; and 3) improving the capital planning process to include DER

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Focus Area Outline Key Points

Market Enablement

• Customer care processes and systems

• Customer data and portals • Sharing customer data with

customers and DER providers • Outreach, marketing, and sales • Sharing system data and

information with DER providers • DSP markets • Interconnection processes

• Existing market enablement demos include ESC, the Energy Marketplace, and Community Energy Coordination

• NWA requests for proposals (RFPs) have been issued; these provide preliminary market opportunities for DER providers and will test market products and services

• NYSEG and RG&E are working with the state Ombudsmen on the current large queue of interconnection requests

2.1.2 Technology Roadmap

NYSEG and RG&E laid out five areas of technology investments:

1. Smart metering (also referred to as AMI)

2. Distribution Automation (DA)

3. Telecommunications and IT

4. ADMS, including DERMS

5. System analysis and planning tools Figure 4 shows the contributions of these technologies to the three core DSP functions.

Figure 4. Foundational Platform Technologies and Core DSP Functions

Source: NYSEG and RG&E DSIP, June 2016

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The ESC and demonstration projects will provide a range of market opportunities including implementation of the foundational platform technologies, customer education and outreach programs, new rate designs, testing new methods of sharing relevant market data, and online energy platforms. The criteria that NYSEG and RG&E will be looking for in any partners and opportunity include: alignment with global strategy (creating value for the network and customers), alignment with DSIP strategy, alignment with REV objectives, and additional qualitative and quantitative criteria to be determined. Table 7 lists some of the near- and long-term DSIP initiatives. Many of these initiatives will be supported through existing resources and competitive procurement processes, while others will provide opportunities for market partnerships.

Table 7. Near- and Long-Term DSIP Initiatives

Functional Category

Near-Term Focus (2017-2018)

Long-Term Focus (2019+)

Grid Operations

• Roll out ESC to pilot DSP, including communications, DA, and ADMS—integrate with AMI

• Complete outage management system with full SCADA and geographic maps

• Continue investment in automation and additional ADMS functionality

• Enable DER dispatch for Volt/Volt-Ampere Reactive Optimization (VVO)

• Support standards development for DER interfaces for monitoring, control, and forecasting methodologies

• Develop a proof-of-concept with smart inverters for ancillary services

• Upgrade protection schemes for installed DER

• Execute AMI rollout across distribution system

• Install enhanced ADMS • Utilize DER resource tracking and

master database • Conduct resource forecasts • Implement DA to nearly 100% by 2020 • Require new system planning tools

including GIS enhancements, advanced planning tools, and an analytics platform

• Utilize DSP and New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) network management

• Implement microgrids/islanding • Implement system wide VVO

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Functional Category

Near-Term Focus (2017-2018)

Long-Term Focus (2019+)

Integrated System Planning

• Develop a DER aggregation and dispatch tool

• Continue DER master database development

• Develop and initiate DER reporting • Re-engineer the planning process to

explicitly reflect the impact of DER • Leverage detailed data in the planning

process as it becomes available • Pursue data quality initiatives to

enhance accuracy of physical and electric model

• Utilize advanced planning tools with increased collaboration with third parties for better data input

• Identify preferred DER installation locations using distributed interconnection guide map

• Develop HC methodology with the Joint Utilities (JU)

• Identify projects potentially amenable to an NWA solution

• Develop DER penetration forecast methodology

• Calculate and share distribution locational value with JU, NYISO, and stakeholders

• Utilize system wide portal to post improved circuit data assessment for market participants

• Develop, design, and implement procurement of NWAs utilizing tariffs

• Determine probabilistic planning methodology and apply to high penetration circuits

• Incorporate grid storage and microgrids into planning process

• Develop energy demand and DER advanced forecast methodology

• Implement storage and microgrids in addition to NWAs and DER

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Functional Category

Near-Term Focus (2017-2018)

Long-Term Focus (2019+)

Market Enablement

• Implement competency development and manage DSP products and customer inquiries

• Develop processes and procedures for customer care team

• Change customer care and billing system to support AMI

• Introduce the Energy Manager customer data portal in ESC

• Test the Energy Marketplace demonstration concept in the ESC

• Develop a method to quickly and properly aggregate customer data

• Identify both basic and value-added system data that will be provided to DER providers

• Develop a secure method for customers to obtain their usage information and share it with DER providers on an opt-in basis

• Identify organizational gaps and inefficiencies to provide comprehensive and consolidated outreach and educational programs to customers

• Assess interconnection requirements and necessary additional procedures

• Monitor interconnection queue progress and continue to add staff to the interconnections group

• Implement DER billing and settlement system

• Implement full rollout of Your Energy Savings store based on lessons learned from the Energy Marketplace demonstration project

• Begin implementation of data portal platform with ESC and update as necessary

• Develop a long-term strategy to consistently and automatically provide more granular data to a larger audience in a secure manner for customers that select this option

• Begin to refine and further develop products that could be provided by transactive DSP markets

• Invest in AMI, CYME Gateway, ADMS, and other technology investments

• Provide online access to pre-authorized developers for relevant, properly classified, and secured data elements to help them market and connect DER

• Utilize integrated data marketplace functionality: intersection of outreach and education, data portals and provisions, and Your Energy Savings store functionalities

2.2 Energy Efficiency Transition Implementation Plan (ETIP)

NYSEG and RG&E are in the process of aligning their EE programs to the changing market under REV. The portfolio of programs offered by the Companies during the three-year period from 2018 through 2020 will be anchored by the core programs that have historically proven to be successful. These core programs will be adapted to address changing market demands and technologies. Additionally, NYSEG and RG&E will continue efforts to identify and match energy efficiency programs to DER distribution needs and to incorporate new approaches and flexibility which is part of the REV paradigm. NYSEG and RG&E are evaluating proposals for new and innovative programs that were submitted in response to an RFP. The Companies plan to include more specific information on innovative programs that will be added to their offerings in their December 2017 ETIP filing.

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3. PROJECTS

3.1 REV Demonstration Projects

NYSEG and RG&E’s existing demonstration projects include the following:

1. Energy Marketplace, an online marketplace where RG&E is providing energy-related products to customers and helping customers better manage their energy bills

2. Community Energy Coordination (CEC), through which NYSEG is providing an online DER services marketplace that offers energy efficiency, residential solar, and community shared solar solutions to customers

3. Flexible Interconnect Capacity Solution (FICS), where NYSEG is reducing the cost of interconnections and increasing hosting capacity by utilizing active network management

4. Smart Home Rate, where NYSEG and RG&E will develop and implement a virtual storage system to test time-varying pricing models

3.1.1 Energy Marketplace (RG&E)

RG&E’s Energy Marketplace launched in Q3 2016 to offer energy-saving products and incentives to customers. Products include smart thermostats, LED lighting, smart power strips, water-saving products, and security solutions – with integrated rebates and enrollment in DR programs.

Table 8. Energy Marketplace Specifics

Utility Market Partner Customer

Provides

• Existing customer relationships, customer data, and communications channels (web, email)

• White-labeled energy marketplace portal to support customer engagement

• Established products and distribution services

• Access to their energy usage information

• Payments for services acquired through the marketplace

Receives

• Shared revenue with third-party partners

• Expanded customer products and services

• Shared revenue with the utility

• Revenue from software services provided

• Customized energy-saving info and product recommendations

• Improved energy usage information, tools, and products to help manage energy costs

Unique Value Proposition

• Leverage strong customer relationships and communication channels to support online transactions and customer satisfaction

• Decreased customer acquisition costs

• Increased access to customer data

• Expanded and integrated product and service offerings to support improved energy/cost management

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3.1.2 Community Energy Coordination (NYSEG)

The CEC demonstration project was developed based on comprehensive discussions with community leaders in Tompkins County. Local businesses and residential consumers face barriers to adopting available renewable alternatives including access to information and trust of energy service providers. Based on feedback from the community, in Q1 2017 NYSEG launched a community-specific online marketplace where customers can connect with qualified community solar, residential solar, and energy efficiency service providers. The initiative seeks to increase customer adoption of DER and reduce the cost of customer acquisition for participating service providers. The project transitioned from being a REV demonstration to being part of the NYSEG Energy Smart Community; the new NYSEG Smart Solutions website includes an energy products marketplace along with the energy services offerings.

Table 9. CEC Specifics

Utility Market Partner Customer

Provides

• Existing community and customer relationships, customer data, and communications channels (web, email)

• White-labeled energy marketplace portal to support community goals and customer engagement

• Engaged, community-focused customers actively interested in targeted product and services

Receives

• Shared revenue with third-party partners

• Meets community needs via customized online marketplace

• Shared revenue with the utility

• Revenue from services provided

• Community-specific marketplace with selected services

Unique Value Proposition

• Leverage community and customer relationships and communication channels to support online transactions and customer satisfaction

• Decreased customer acquisition costs

• Engaged community and customers with product offerings to support community goals

3.1.3 Flexible Interconnect (NYSEG and RG&E)

The FICS tests a new model for interconnecting large-scale distributed generation (DG) to the grid utilizing active network management. The solution supports the utility’s ability to curtail generator output at times of system constraint. With the FICS, the DG developer will have reduced interconnection costs and potential grid upgrades. The FICS aims to achieve the following benefits:

• Align the interests of utilities, DG developers, and customers to identify the best interconnection solutions at the lowest costs

• Accelerate and expand the benefits of DG development to NYSEG customers

• Allow NYSEG to leverage the distribution network to support a platform as an interconnection service business model that generates new revenue streams for the company

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• Maximize the utilization of existing network infrastructure while increasing visibility

• Test platform as a service model through FICS related-fees NYSEG and RG&E are partnering with Smarter Grid Solutions who is providing the Active Network Management (ANM) software and hardware. The ANM provides distributed decision making and control/curtailment of the DG based on local system data in real time.

Table 10. Flexible Interconnect Specifics

Utility Market Partner Customer

Provides

• Interconnection options for increased DG penetration

• Technical capabilities to actively manage DG curtailment during grid constraints

• Large-scale DG project developers accept limited curtailment of output to grid and pay lower interconnection costs (upfront and/or as fee for services).

Receives

• Fees for FICS connections

• Improved interconnection processes

• Revenue from product sales and services

• Large-scale interconnection at lower interconnection costs

Unique Value Proposition

• Expand tools and options for interconnection to support increased DG on the grid

• Opportunity to manage and optimize DG curtailment to support lower cost interconnection

• Lower DG interconnection costs

• Option to pay for interconnection via a small upfront cost and then a fee for services

3.1.4 Smart Home Rate (NYSEG and RG&E)

NYSEG and RG&E, in partnership with Cornell University, will develop and implement a virtual storage system to test time-varying pricing models on various simulated storage designs and penetrations. The project also will network 12,400 electric smart meters to a central server allowing two-way communication between NYSEG and each smart meter.

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3.2 Non-Wires Alternative (NWA) Projects

NYSEG and RG&E are committed to considering Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA) solutions to electric capital investments where there are appropriate and cost-effective solutions, supporting principles from the REV regulatory framework. NWA projects provide the opportunity to improve reliability, explore alternative infrastructure solutions, and contribute to New York’s energy vision. To determine upcoming distribution and transmission projects suitable for these solutions, several factors are considered. Traditional electric system construction projects that meet a need for decreased demand and/or increased reliability, with a minimum of 36 months until time of need and construction costs greater than $1,000,000 are reviewed as potential NWA projects. Projects are evaluated and ordered according to time of need. Requests for proposals are then scheduled and reviewed to determine cost-effectiveness and technical viability. View descriptions and the status of current and upcoming NWA projects for NYSEG at http://www.nyseg.com/SuppliersAndPartners/NonWiresAlternatives/ProjectOpportunities.html. View descriptions and the status of current and upcoming NWA projects for RG&E at http://rge.com/SuppliersAndPartners/NonWiresAlternatives/ProjectOpportunities.html.