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Capital Investment Planning Workshop
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Implement QuadrantKing / Queen For The Day Selections
Workshop ObjectivesTo facilitate a coordinated and collaborative working session with the Delivery and Operations Services (DOS) extended leadership team to identify, evaluate, and prioritize future opportunities for capital investments across Customer Operations & Services (COS) and Grid Modernization (GM).
Specifically, capital investment opportunities were reviewed which seek to impact the DOS organization by:• enabling enhanced efficiencies and continuing to drive value
across the organization • providing O&M cost savings in 2015 and beyond• resulting in new revenue and/or new growth
Workshop SummaryA total of 162 capital investment ideas were submitted by leaders within COS and GM – 152 were submitted in advance of the workshop and the remaining 10 initiatives were identified day‐of as a part of the brainstorming session.
Workshop participants were tasked with prioritizing ideas by completing two exercises, “King/Queen for a Day” and “Quick Wins”. The responses to those exercises was aggregated and analyzed to identify the most tangible, high‐value capital investment opportunities for the DOS organization.
PICK Chart ‐ Implement Quadrant
Capital investment ideas placed in the Implement quadrant of the PICK chart represent those investment opportunities with the most favorable scores relative to value and implementation ability. These opportunities represent the quick wins and could be used to prioritize investment decisions.
= Capital Investments= Investments chosen during King/Queen exercise
PICK Chart Methodology
PICK Chart: A PICK chart is a lean six sigma tool used to help identify an organization’s most useful opportunities. Based on an idea’s score, it is placed on a 2x2 grid which is comprised of the following four quadrants:• Implement – easy implementation with high payoff• Possible – easy implementation with low payoff• Challenge – complex implementation with high payoff• Kill – complex implementation with low payoff
Note: The PICK chart above is based on aggregated individual data from the scoring exercise and does not adjust for scoring participation.
Idea Scoring Exercise
The objective of the scoring exercise was to gain a sense of each participant’s ‘gut feel’ of each idea. Participants were given handouts which included the list of all ideas collected prior to the workshop and then asked to score each idea on a scale of 1‐5 based on 3 metrics: Financial Value, Non‐Financial Value and Ease of Implementation. Scores were then aggregated within the three categories and plotted on a PICK Chart. Those that fell into the ‘implement’ quadrant of the PICK chart were then reviewed with the team.
King / Queen for the Day Exercise
The “King/Queen for a Day” exercise provided workshop participants the opportunity to provide their perspective on the top initiative(s) to be implemented were they leading the DOS organization, free from financial restraints or logistical challenges. Participants were asked to discuss with the group what their top initiative(s) would be and why.
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Prioritization Index
Top 25 Capital Investments Using the Index
Rank INDEX ID Category Item
1 3.79 135 T&D ToolsT
2 3.67 134 T&D ToolsC
3 2.65 2 AMII
4 2.52 1 AMIC
5 2.43 48 Distribution InfrastructureH
6 2.43 49 Distribution InfrastructureO
7 2.36 5 AMIM
8 2.29 37 Distribution Automation
D
9 2.22 114 Hardware & TelecomA
10 2.22 61 Electric VehiclesE
11 2.19 36 Distribution AutomationD
12 2.18 8 AMIA
13 2.01 73 Fleet
F
14 1.99 39 Distribution AutomationC
15 1.98 34 Distribution AutomationA
16 1.96 55 Distribution Infrastructure
R
Replace LineTracker units with Tollgrade sensors: Replace aging LineTracker units with Tollgrade
sensors in DEC and extend to other jurisdictions (I&V Team idea)
DA Fla: Accelerate DA Florida project currently slated to start in 2015. 2014 proposed scope: Install
30 electronic reclosers in targeted locations.
Additional Meter Coverage: Swap out non‐mesh meters in Ohio where there is weak
communications structure.
Fuel System Card Readers: Automated systems for no more than 19 that track fuel consumption for
underground on‐site storage tanks currently in use in Midwest
CDO Tie Line Projects with Automation: Add tie lines to increase switching options and flexibility.
Proposed 2014 scope: Pull highest value project forward.
Automatic disconnection of distributed generation (smart inverters):
Transmission Tools: LLBH/Hot Sticks, Slings/Rigging Equipment, Portable Power Tools, Battery
Operated Power Tools
C & M Climbing Tools: Safety equipment ‐ Belt, hooks, buck squeeze, pads, tool bag, tool pouch,
Indiana AMI: Begin planning phase in Sept 2014 with Commit gate in Jan 2015. 2014 spend for
Planning would be capital
Car West AMI ‐ added scope: Add scope of 20k meters to existing project and to 2014 plan.
(Dependency on timely approvals including DOA and Itron ability to deliver)
Hydraulic Reclosers: Replace hydraulic reclosers with low/no maintenance solid dielectric/vacuum
bottle reclosers
OH Line Sensors: Issue analysis and resolution for existing line sensors; CM, training, BPM to sustain
(500 sensors that are not currently functioning …)
Marietta AMI Change out: Remove 2300 Echelon/Ambient meters and replace with Itron/Cisco
standard solution
DEP Feeder Segmentation Project. In flight project: Full Scope: Install multiple upgraded and new
electronic reclosers from 2011 ‐ 2014, including IPP locations. Proposed new 2014 scope: Install
reclosers at 8 IPP locations recently targeted by Grid Management.
Additional screens and technology for storm centers: As we leverage more technology in the storm
centers, we will need more screens to display the information.
Expand the fleet of plug‐in vehicles: Use as pool vehicles for employees travelling locally on business
Top 25 Capital Investments Using the Index
T&D Tools,12%
AMI, 28%
Distribution Infrastructure, 24%
DistributionAutomation,
20%
Hardware & Telecom, 12%
Electric Vehicles, 8%
Hardware & Telecom, 12%
Fall Into Seven Categories
‐ Distribution Infrastructure
‐ AMI
‐ Distribution Automation
‐ T&D Tools
‐ Hardware & Telecom
‐ Electric Vehicles
Assigns a score for each potential investment based on perceived value and ease of implementation100
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Rank INDEX ID Category Item
17 1.95 3 AMI
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18 1.92 53 Distribution Infrastructure
N
19 1.86 4 AMI
K
20 1.84 52 Distribution Infrastructure
N
21 1.74 110 Hardware & TelecomD
22 1.73 54 Distribution Infrastructure
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23 1.73 115 Hardware & Telecom
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24 1.72 10 AMIM
25 1.72 65 Electric VehiclesD
* Multiple capital investments grouped together based on equipment similarity and high correlation of participant scores
AMI project optimization in Car East and Fla: Scope addition to existing Car East / Florida AMI
project to continue RF mesh optimization due to foilage increase since mesh deployment.
Neutral current CT’s on fixed (un‐switched) cap banks : It is my understanding Duke Midwest have
been leveraging a Cooper “Outage Advisor” neutral current CT’s on fixed (un‐switched) cap banks for
years to help proactively identify questionable or failed capacitors/blown fuses. Duke West, Duke
Florida and Duke Progress has never had the funding to add neutral CT monitoring on their fixed cap
banks but I understand Duke Florida is considering such a project this year utilizing the Tollgrade
sensor. My suggestion would be to add Communicating neutral CT’s on Duke Florida, Duke West and
Duke Progress fixed capacitor banks at a cost of around $700‐$1000 each plus labor (price depends
on vendor and technology).
Kentucky AMI Planning: Begin planning phase in ??? 2014 with Commit gate in???. 2014 spend for
Planning would be capital
Neutral current CT’s on switched cap banks: Both Duke West and Duke Midwest have been
leveraging neutral current CT’s of switched cap banks for years to help proactively identify
questionable or failed capacitors/blown fuses. Duke Florida and Duke Progress has never had the
funding to add neutral CT’s but their CBC is equipped with the neutral CT input. My suggestion would
be to add neutral CT’s on Duke Florida and Duke Progress switched capacitor banks at a cost of
around $150 per site, plus labor
Duke WLAN Expansion at Op Centers: Increase Duke Wireless LAN coverage at Op Centers (prepares
us for increased use of mobile devices), including dock areas.
Tollgrade current sensors behind non‐communicating hydraulic reclosers: Both Duke West and Duke
Midwest have been leveraging Tollgrade current sensors behind non‐communicating hydraulic
reclosers for the past 1‐2 years. I understand Duke Florida is considering such a project this year
utilizing the Tollgrade sensor. I suggest Duke Progress be given the opportunity to leverage this
proven sensing technology at hydraulic recloser sites. The combination of FMS and Tollgrade
sensors at hydraulic recloser sites can be a powerful solution
Purchase more ruggedized laptops : Purchase more ruggedized laptops that are truly made for field
use and mobility now that smart phones will no longer be the norm for the company. Many
employees I speak with think the company is going in the wrong direction with mobile technology
and how it can help improve employee job performance in the field and response.
Move Forward MDM Work: Complete the Ohio Conversion and prepare for Indiana AMI rollout.
DE Fleet Charging Infrastructure: EV Charging Infrastructure to support DE fleet vehicles
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Top Capital InvestmentRankings by IndividualUsing Index formula without "Scoring Participation"
Robert Sipes ID Category Item Index
79 Fleet Internet connectivity through entire garage: ability to connect to the internet
no matter where you are within the garage
21.54
2 AMI Indiana AMI: Begin planning phase in Sept 2014 with Commit gate in Jan
2015. 2014 spend for Planning would be capital
10.00
4 AMI Kentucky AMI Planning: Begin planning phase in ??? 2014 with Commit gate
in???. 2014 spend for Planning would be capital
10.00
8 AMI Additional Meter Coverage: Swap out non‐mesh meters in Ohio where there
is weak communications structure.
10.00
73 Fleet Fuel System Card Readers: Automated systems for no more than 19 that track
fuel consumption for underground on‐site storage tanks currently in use in
Midwest
10.00
74 Fleet Veeder‐Root Systems: Automated system that monitor and track fuel tank
levels to offer additional protection from potential tank leaks in underground
fuel tanks . Reduce need for as frequent "sticking tanks' to measure
inventory and increases accuracy of tank measurement
10.00
78 Fleet Fleet Management System : Software that assists with titling, licensing and
registration
10.00
124 Software Veg Mgmt Land Based Asset Mgmt System: Utilize LIDAR technology to
develop a corridor approach, condition based VM maintenance program.
10.00
147 T&D Tools Transmission Line Level 1 Equipment: Magnetic Drill (DEF, DEMW) 10.00
148 T&D Tools Transmission Line Level 1 Equipment: Light Duty Pole Jacks (DEF, DEMW) 10.00
154 T&D Tools Substation Level Equipment: Infared Camera 10.00
Randy Parks ID Category Item Index
(Ron A) 8 AMI Additional Meter Coverage: Swap out non‐mesh meters in Ohio where there
is weak communications structure.
21.54
5 AMI Marietta AMI Change out: Remove 2300 Echelon/Ambient meters and
replace with Itron/Cisco standard solution
10.00
134 T&D Tools C & M Climbing Tools: Safety equipment ‐ Belt, hooks, buck squeeze, pads,
tool bag, tool pouch,
6.31
135 T&D Tools Transmission Tools: LLBH/Hot Sticks, Slings/Rigging Equipment, Portable
Power Tools, Battery Operated Power Tools
6.31
21 Data More accurate GIS model: Convert from X‐Y Coordinate system to a Latitude‐
Longitude based system for better accuracy of GIS model (this can be helpful
in streamlining the design process, tracking/location/maintenance of GIS
assets, and trouble shooting)
3.16
32 Distributed Energy Resources Duke sponsored/ owned PV farm in Florida: Potential location: former landfill
site adjacent to I‐275 in St.Pete. There is a large T/D/Transmission substation
adjacent to the site and advertising could be set up along I275 indicating how
much renewable power is being generated in real‐time. This could be a
partnership with Pinellas County as a “brown to green” initiative taking
advantage of the large space covered by the former landfill. It would also
serve as our test bed here in Florida for renewal integration and impact, so if
the legislation does change to become more like NC, then we will be better
educated on the impacts to our system (Purchase land or other contractual
commitments could be executed in 2014, with other work later)
3.16
47 Distribution Infrastructure House Power Panels: Replace current House Power Panels with standard
breaker panel & meterbase
3.16
61 Electric Vehicles Expand the fleet of plug‐in vehicles: Use as pool vehicles for employees
travelling locally on business
3.16
69 Fleet Facilities project mgmt: Identify a facilities major project requiring capital
investments
3.16
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Tony Adcock ID Category Item Index
136 Grp T&D Tools Relay Equipment: Megger MPRT 3 Phase Relay Test Set, CT Test Set Vanguard
EZCT 2000C, Enoserv RTS Key for Megger MPRT, Megger Battery Ground Fault
Tracer 2461008, Megger Battery Impediance Tester ‐ Bite 2, Oscilloscope
Tektronics THS‐720A
3.73
142 Grp T&D Tools Transmission Line Level 1 Equipment: Capstan Hoist/Good Rigging System,
Steel Pole Ladders (60), Conex Box for Storage, Wire Grips (12), Battery
Operated Power tools (DEF, DEMW), Magnetic Drill (DEF, DEMW), Light Duty
Pole Jacks (DEF, DEMW), Generator 4kw (DEF, DEMW), 60 Ton Press for line
construction, dies (DEF, DEMW), Tool Barn to store tools and materials (25 x
25) ‐ DEMW
3.73
152 Grp T&D Tools Substation Level Equipment: DGA Monitor (Portable for Transformer Oil, Hot
Stick Tester, Infared Camera, Portable Oil Moisture Meter, Oil Moisture
Tester, Phasing Sticks (Wireless 208‐88KV), SF6 Moisture Analyzer,
Transformer Winding Resistance Tester, Oil Filter Press
3.73
162 Workforce Add additional line construction resources to achieve capital workplan: 0 3.73
34 Distribution Automation Automatic disconnection of distributed generation (smart inverters): 0 3.16
107 Hardware & Telecom Computer Hardware and Bandwidth Upgrades : Improvement to existing
computer performance and communication bandwidth to correct current
poor performance.
3.16
108 Hardware & Telecom Printing Solution: Request a review by Corporate IT to determine if additional
print servers or new printers are needed to overcome the slowness in
printing jobs, especially in the Midwest.
3.16
110 Hardware & Telecom Duke WLAN Expansion at Op Centers: Increase Duke Wireless LAN coverage
at Op Centers (prepares us for increased use of mobile devices), including
dock areas.
3.16
113 Hardware & Telecom Tablets to support damage assessment application: We plan to adopt an
application that contract damage assessors can access from their own device,
but will likely need some additional devices for employees in DA roles.
3.16
Keith Blanden ID Category Item Index
73 Fleet Fuel System Card Readers: Automated systems for no more than 19 that track
fuel consumption for underground on‐site storage tanks currently in use in
Midwest
100.00
76 Fleet Hydraulic Tools: Portable pin press, etc. 100.00
77 Fleet ABC software module: Software that assists in design & development of
training materials
100.00
78 Fleet Fleet Management System : Software that assists with titling, licensing and
registration
100.00
80 Fleet Scheduling Too: A tool to help up schedule customer maintenance repairs 100.00
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Bob Dollar ID Category Item Index
13 Billing Power Factor Billing: Begin calculating bills using data from the kVAR channel 4.64
14 Customer Hardware HOM ‐ DEO: Duke Energy take ownership of thermostats and capitalize the
volume of units, plus install costs
4.64
46 Distribution Automation Expand DEP FMS type capabilities across the enterprise: Legacy Progress
Energy’s DCC uses FMS to locate faults and communicate fault locations to
dispatched crews. Over 83% of the time, the DCC is able to put a crew at a
fault location within one span in less than 3 minutes. For the times when
FMS cannot accurately locate the fault, Grid Engineers can do so with
waveform data pulled in from FMS. Legacy Progress’ Account Managers
frequently use the query functions of the FMS to provide accurate
date/time/magnitude/duration of events for any interval of time up to five
years’ worth of data. This system gives the Account Managers the tools to
quickly and accurately provide pertinent event data to their customers
without involving power delivery personnel. Legacy Progress PQ Engineers
typically use the waveform data to analyze events and abnormal disturbances
on the system.
4.64
17 Data Build Out Reporting Hubs: Build out additional reporting hubs to support
cross‐DOS/T/G reporting. For example, move remaining outage‐related data
(ITR/ETR, Cause Code, Truck info, etc) into OMS History Datamart; move core
transmission work info from Cascade/Primavera/eMax into new reporting
hub;
2.51
47 Distribution Infrastructure House Power Panels: Replace current House Power Panels with standard
breaker panel & meterbase
2.51
107 Hardware & Telecom Computer Hardware and Bandwidth Upgrades : Improvement to existing
computer performance and communication bandwidth to correct current
poor performance.
2.51
110 Hardware & Telecom Duke WLAN Expansion at Op Centers: Increase Duke Wireless LAN coverage
at Op Centers (prepares us for increased use of mobile devices), including
dock areas.
2.51
154 T&D Tools Substation Level Equipment: Infared Camera 2.51
155 T&D Tools Substation Level Equipment: Portable Oil Moisture Meter 2.51
156 T&D Tools Substation Level Equipment: oil Moisture Tester 2.51
Bob McCall ID Category Item Index
133 T&D Tools Storage Area for WG Florida: New Hire Supplies ‐ restock tools, equipment,
attire
10.00
134 T&D Tools C & M Climbing Tools: Safety equipment ‐ Belt, hooks, buck squeeze, pads,
tool bag, tool pouch,
10.00
135 T&D Tools Transmission Tools: LLBH/Hot Sticks, Slings/Rigging Equipment, Portable
Power Tools, Battery Operated Power Tools
10.00
136 Grp T&D Tools Relay Equipment: Megger MPRT 3 Phase Relay Test Set, CT Test Set Vanguard
EZCT 2000C, Enoserv RTS Key for Megger MPRT, Megger Battery Ground Fault
Tracer 2461008, Megger Battery Impediance Tester ‐ Bite 2, Oscilloscope
Tektronics THS‐720A
10.00
142 Grp T&D Tools Transmission Line Level 1 Equipment: Capstan Hoist/Good Rigging System,
Steel Pole Ladders (60), Conex Box for Storage, Wire Grips (12), Battery
Operated Power tools (DEF, DEMW), Magnetic Drill (DEF, DEMW), Light Duty
Pole Jacks (DEF, DEMW), Generator 4kw (DEF, DEMW), 60 Ton Press for line
construction, dies (DEF, DEMW), Tool Barn to store tools and materials (25 x
25) ‐ DEMW
10.00
152 Grp T&D Tools Substation Level Equipment: DGA Monitor (Portable for Transformer Oil, Hot
Stick Tester, Infared Camera, Portable Oil Moisture Meter, Oil Moisture
Tester, Phasing Sticks (Wireless 208‐88KV), SF6 Moisture Analyzer,
Transformer Winding Resistance Tester, Oil Filter Press
10.00
162 Workforce Add additional line construction resources to achieve capital workplan 10.00
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Rick Race ID Category Item Index
162 Workforce Add additional line construction resources to achieve capital workplan 100.00
5 AMI Marietta AMI Change out: Remove 2300 Echelon/Ambient meters and
replace with Itron/Cisco standard solution
21.54
66 Facilities Facilities: Mold remediation at Lancaster grew from $750K to almost $2M 21.54
79 Fleet Internet connectivity through entire garage: ability to connect to the internet
no matter where you are within the garage
21.54
134 T&D Tools C & M Climbing Tools: Safety equipment ‐ Belt, hooks, buck squeeze, pads,
tool bag, tool pouch,
21.54
135 T&D Tools Transmission Tools: LLBH/Hot Sticks, Slings/Rigging Equipment, Portable
Power Tools, Battery Operated Power Tools
21.54
136 T&D Tools Relay Equipment: Megger MPRT 3 Phase Relay Test Set 21.54
137 T&D Tools Relay Equipment: CT Test Set Vanguard EZCT 2000C 21.54
142 T&D Tools Transmission Line Level 1 Equipment: Capstan Hoist/Good Rigging System 21.54
Jim Rainear ID Category Item Index
2 AMI Indiana AMI: Begin planning phase in Sept 2014 with Commit gate in Jan
2015. 2014 spend for Planning would be capital
100.00
1 AMI Car West AMI ‐ added scope: Add scope of 20k meters to existing project and
to 2014 plan. (Dependency on timely approvals including DOA and Itron
ability to deliver)
10.00
4 AMI Kentucky AMI Planning: Begin planning phase in ??? 2014 with Commit gate
in???. 2014 spend for Planning would be capital
6.31
41 Distribution Automation N‐Rel Smart Inverters: Modeling simulation of smart inverters working with N‐
Rel's power hardware in the loop and Alstom's DMS
6.31
49 Distribution Infrastructure OH Line Sensors: Issue analysis and resolution for existing line sensors; CM,
training, BPM to sustain (500 sensors that are not currently functioning …)
6.31
Will Lowder ID Category Item Index
3 AMI AMI project optimization in Car East and Fla: Scope addition to existing Car
East / Florida AMI project to continue RF mesh optimization due to foilage
increase since mesh deployment.
21.54
4 AMI Kentucky AMI Planning: Begin planning phase in ??? 2014 with Commit gate
in???. 2014 spend for Planning would be capital
21.54
43 Distribution Automation DMS operability in various modes: DMS is configurable and could be operated
in different modes. Circuits have their unique characteristics and thus have
unique volt‐var configurations. Examine existing functionality within the DMS
applications (Alstom,Telvent) that would give us the ability and flexibility to
operate IVVC in various modes simultaneously, such that the same operating
model would not necessarily apply to all circuits
21.54
5 AMI Marietta AMI Change out: Remove 2300 Echelon/Ambient meters and
replace with Itron/Cisco standard solution
10.00
14 Customer Hardware HOM ‐ DEO: Duke Energy take ownership of thermostats and capitalize the
volume of units, plus install costs
10.00
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Tim Morgan ID Category Item Index
(Brent G) 1 AMI Car West AMI ‐ added scope: Add scope of 20k meters to existing project and
to 2014 plan. (Dependency on timely approvals including DOA and Itron
ability to deliver)
100.00
36 Distribution Automation DA Fla: Accelerate DA Florida project currently slated to start in 2015. 2014
proposed scope: Install 30 electronic reclosers in targeted locations.
100.00
40 Distribution Automation IVVC Burlington Pre‐Deployment: Pre‐Deployment of IVVC in Carolinas; BPM,
Modeling, CM, training development for full deployment
100.00
42 Distribution Automation Install regulators : accelerate IVVC locations and get the benefit of the
regulator now
100.00
48 Distribution Infrastructure Hydraulic Reclosers: Replace hydraulic reclosers with low/no maintenance
solid dielectric/vacuum bottle reclosers
100.00
49 Distribution Infrastructure OH Line Sensors: Issue analysis and resolution for existing line sensors; CM,
training, BPM to sustain (500 sensors that are not currently functioning …)
100.00
54 Distribution Infrastructure Tollgrade current sensors behind non‐communicating hydraulic reclosers:
Both Duke West and Duke Midwest have been leveraging Tollgrade current
sensors behind non‐communicating hydraulic reclosers for the past 1‐2 years.
I understand Duke Florida is considering such a project this year utilizing the
Tollgrade sensor. I suggest Duke Progress be given the opportunity to
leverage this proven sensing technology at hydraulic recloser sites. The
combination of FMS and Tollgrade sensors at hydraulic recloser sites can be a
powerful solution
100.00
55 Distribution Infrastructure Replace LineTracker units with Tollgrade sensors: Replace aging LineTracker
units with Tollgrade sensors in DEC and extend to other jurisdictions (I&V
Team idea)
100.00
70 Fleet AMI: Additional advanced meter infrastucture assets for Carolinas 100.00
Jay Oliver ID Category Item Index
(Hershell M) 36 Distribution Automation DA Fla: Accelerate DA Florida project currently slated to start in 2015. 2014
proposed scope: Install 30 electronic reclosers in targeted locations.
100.00
37 Distribution Automation DEP Feeder Segmentation Project. In flight project: Full Scope: Install multiple
upgraded and new electronic reclosers from 2011 ‐ 2014, including IPP
locations. Proposed new 2014 scope: Install reclosers at 8 IPP locations
recently targeted by Grid Management.
21.54
48 Distribution Infrastructure Hydraulic Reclosers: Replace hydraulic reclosers with low/no maintenance
solid dielectric/vacuum bottle reclosers
21.54
49 Distribution Infrastructure OH Line Sensors: Issue analysis and resolution for existing line sensors; CM,
training, BPM to sustain (500 sensors that are not currently functioning …)
21.54
73 Fleet Fuel System Card Readers: Automated systems for no more than 19 that track
fuel consumption for underground on‐site storage tanks currently in use in
Midwest
21.54
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Joe Thomas ID Category Item Index
1 AMI Car West AMI ‐ added scope: Add scope of 20k meters to existing project and
to 2014 plan. (Dependency on timely approvals including DOA and Itron
ability to deliver)
10.00
128 Software Enterprise: Enterprise – Cisco – License for 4.0M Endpoints in NMS ‐ 2014 3.73
2 AMI Indiana AMI: Begin planning phase in Sept 2014 with Commit gate in Jan
2015. 2014 spend for Planning would be capital
3.16
4 AMI Kentucky AMI Planning: Begin planning phase in ??? 2014 with Commit gate
in???. 2014 spend for Planning would be capital
3.16
8 AMI Additional Meter Coverage: Swap out non‐mesh meters in Ohio where there
is weak communications structure.
3.16
13 Billing Power Factor Billing: Begin calculating bills using data from the kVAR channel 3.16
28 Data Data Analytics: Implement Asset Management Data Analytics Use Case 3.16
36 Distribution Automation DA Fla: Accelerate DA Florida project currently slated to start in 2015. 2014
proposed scope: Install 30 electronic reclosers in targeted locations.
3.16
70 Fleet AMI: Additional advanced meter infrastucture assets for Carolinas 3.16
111 Hardware & Telecom Mobility tools with camera functionality: Install Tablets in trucks with MIFI 3.16
134 T&D Tools C & M Climbing Tools: Safety equipment ‐ Belt, hooks, buck squeeze, pads,
tool bag, tool pouch,
3.16
135 T&D Tools Transmission Tools: LLBH/Hot Sticks, Slings/Rigging Equipment, Portable
Power Tools, Battery Operated Power Tools
3.16
Ted Thomas ID Category Item Index
23 Data Data Analytics: Data Virtualization\Federation ‐ ALT 100.00
25 Data Data Analytics: Metadata Repository ‐ ALT 100.00
26 Data Data Analytics: Informatica Big Data Edition ‐ ALT 100.00
27 Data Data Analytics: Implement Revenue Protection Data Analytics Use Case 100.00
35 Distribution Automation IVVC Car West: Begin planning, engineering, and data validation 100.00
114 Hardware & Telecom Additional screens and technology for storm centers: As we leverage more
technology in the storm centers, we will need more screens to display the
information.
100.00
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Mark Wimberly ID Category Item Index
1 AMI Car West AMI ‐ added scope: Add scope of 20k meters to existing project and
to 2014 plan. (Dependency on timely approvals including DOA and Itron
ability to deliver)
100.00
3 AMI AMI project optimization in Car East and Fla: Scope addition to existing Car
East / Florida AMI project to continue RF mesh optimization due to foilage
increase since mesh deployment.
100.00
15 Customer Hardware HOM ‐ DEC/DEP: Expand HOM into the Carolinas in 2015. 100.00
16 Cyber Security Cybersecurity: With the increased proliferation of computing devices and
automation of equipment, the company needs to do due diligence to identify
and test for potential vulnerabilities . Invest in proper/additional layers of
protection needed for robust response and rapid recovery plans to protect
against/prevent the occurrence of cyber‐attacks
100.00
37 Distribution Automation DEP Feeder Segmentation Project. In flight project: Full Scope: Install multiple
upgraded and new electronic reclosers from 2011 ‐ 2014, including IPP
locations. Proposed new 2014 scope: Install reclosers at 8 IPP locations
recently targeted by Grid Management.
100.00
38 Distribution Automation CDO Self Healing Teams: Expand Self Healing team penetration in Car East
jurisdiction. 90 targets identified. Proposed 2014 scope: Install 20 tie point
reclosers.
100.00
39 Distribution Automation CDO Tie Line Projects with Automation: Add tie lines to increase switching
options and flexibility. Proposed 2014 scope: Pull highest value project
forward.
100.00
40 Distribution Automation IVVC Burlington Pre‐Deployment: Pre‐Deployment of IVVC in Carolinas; BPM,
Modeling, CM, training development for full deployment
100.00
41 Distribution Automation N‐Rel Smart Inverters: Modeling simulation of smart inverters working with N‐
Rel's power hardware in the loop and Alstom's DMS
100.00
43 Distribution Automation DMS operability in various modes: DMS is configurable and could be operated
in different modes. Circuits have their unique characteristics and thus have
unique volt‐var configurations. Examine existing functionality within the DMS
applications (Alstom,Telvent) that would give us the ability and flexibility to
operate IVVC in various modes simultaneously, such that the same operating
model would not necessarily apply to all circuits
100.00
72 Fleet Barcoding functionality of inventory in Maximo: Ability to receive inventory
into Maximo and issue inventory to an asset in a Maximo work order
100.00
73 Fleet Fuel System Card Readers: Automated systems for no more than 19 that track
fuel consumption for underground on‐site storage tanks currently in use in
Midwest
100.00
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Dan Woodall ID Category Item Index
1 AMI Car West AMI ‐ added scope: Add scope of 20k meters to existing project and
to 2014 plan. (Dependency on timely approvals including DOA and Itron
ability to deliver)
100.00
2 AMI Indiana AMI: Begin planning phase in Sept 2014 with Commit gate in Jan
2015. 2014 spend for Planning would be capital
100.00
5 AMI Marietta AMI Change out: Remove 2300 Echelon/Ambient meters and
replace with Itron/Cisco standard solution
100.00
6 AMI IPv6 Itron NMS Pre‐Deployment: IPv6 Pre‐Deployment for Itron NMS 100.00
38 Distribution Automation CDO Self Healing Teams: Expand Self Healing team penetration in Car East
jurisdiction. 90 targets identified. Proposed 2014 scope: Install 20 tie point
reclosers.
100.00
41 Distribution Automation N‐Rel Smart Inverters: Modeling simulation of smart inverters working with N‐
Rel's power hardware in the loop and Alstom's DMS
100.00
55 Distribution Infrastructure Replace LineTracker units with Tollgrade sensors: Replace aging LineTracker
units with Tollgrade sensors in DEC and extend to other jurisdictions (I&V
Team idea)
100.00
56 Distribution Infrastructure RDR Project ‐ FL DLC Switch Purchases: RDR Project purchase 2Function Wi‐Fi
DLC Switches for 2015 installation.
100.00
65 Electric Vehicles DE Fleet Charging Infrastructure: EV Charging Infrastructure to support DE
fleet vehicles
100.00
66 Facilities Facilities: Mold remediation at Lancaster grew from $750K to almost $2M 100.00
109 Hardware & Telecom Midwest Microwave Buidout: Request a review by IT Telecom for
opportunities to ramp up the microwave system in the Midwest in order to
reduce ongoing third party telecom cost for data lines. In so doing, this
would likely enable greater bandwidth at our sites, while
reducing/eliminating some third party leased data lines.
100.00
128 Software Enterprise: Enterprise – Cisco – License for 4.0M Endpoints in NMS ‐ 2014 100.00
134 T&D Tools C & M Climbing Tools: Safety equipment ‐ Belt, hooks, buck squeeze, pads,
tool bag, tool pouch,
100.00
135 T&D Tools Transmission Tools: LLBH/Hot Sticks, Slings/Rigging Equipment, Portable
Power Tools, Battery Operated Power Tools
100.00
136 T&D Tools Relay Equipment: Megger MPRT 3 Phase Relay Test Set 100.00
137 T&D Tools Relay Equipment: CT Test Set Vanguard EZCT 2000C 100.00
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Appendix
Complete Capital Investment Ranking List
RankIndex
ScoreID Category Item
1 3.79 135 T&D ToolsTransmission Tools: LLBH/Hot Sticks, Slings/Rigging Equipment, Portable Power Tools, Battery
Operated Power Tools
2 3.67 134 T&D Tools C & M Climbing Tools: Safety equipment - Belt, hooks, buck squeeze, pads, tool bag, tool pouch,
3 2.65 2 AMIIndiana AMI: Begin planning phase in Sept 2014 with Commit gate in Jan 2015. 2014 spend for
Planning would be capital
4 2.52 1 AMICar West AMI - added scope: Add scope of 20k meters to existing project and to 2014 plan.
(Dependency on timely approvals including DOA and Itron ability to deliver)
5 2.43 48 Distribution InfrastructureHydraulic Reclosers: Replace hydraulic reclosers with low/no maintenance solid dielectric/vacuum
bottle reclosers
6 2.43 49 Distribution InfrastructureOH Line Sensors: Issue analysis and resolution for existing line sensors; CM, training, BPM to sustain
(500 sensors that are not currently functioning …)
7 2.36 5 AMIMarietta AMI Change out: Remove 2300 Echelon/Ambient meters and replace with Itron/Cisco
standard solution
8 2.29 37 Distribution Automation
DEP Feeder Segmentation Project. In flight project: Full Scope: Install multiple upgraded and new
electronic reclosers from 2011 - 2014, including IPP locations. Proposed new 2014 scope: Install
reclosers at 8 IPP locations recently targeted by Grid Management.
9 2.22 114 Hardware & TelecomAdditional screens and technology for storm centers: As we leverage more technology in the storm
centers, we will need more screens to display the information.
10 2.22 61 Electric Vehicles Expand the fleet of plug-in vehicles: Use as pool vehicles for employees travelling locally on business
11 2.19 36 Distribution AutomationDA Fla: Accelerate DA Florida project currently slated to start in 2015. 2014 proposed scope: Install 30
electronic reclosers in targeted locations.
12 2.18 8 AMIAdditional Meter Coverage: Swap out non-mesh meters in Ohio where there is weak communications
structure.
13 2.01 73 FleetFuel System Card Readers: Automated systems for no more than 19 that track fuel consumption for
underground on-site storage tanks currently in use in Midwest
14 1.99 39 Distribution AutomationCDO Tie Line Projects with Automation: Add tie lines to increase switching options and flexibility.
Proposed 2014 scope: Pull highest value project forward.
15 1.98 34 Distribution Automation Automatic disconnection of distributed generation (smart inverters):
16 1.96 55 Distribution InfrastructureReplace LineTracker units with Tollgrade sensors: Replace aging LineTracker units with Tollgrade
sensors in DEC and extend to other jurisdictions (I&V Team idea)
17 1.95 3 AMIAMI project optimization in Car East and Fla: Scope addition to existing Car East / Florida AMI project
to continue RF mesh optimization due to foilage increase since mesh deployment.
18 1.92 53 Distribution Infrastructure
Neutral current CT’s on fixed (un-switched) cap banks : It is my understanding Duke Midwest have
been leveraging a Cooper “Outage Advisor” neutral current CT’s on fixed (un-switched) cap banks for
years to help proactively identify questionable or failed capacitors/blown fuses. Duke West, Duke
Florida and Duke Progress has never had the funding to add neutral CT monitoring on their fixed cap
banks but I understand Duke Florida is considering such a project this year utilizing the Tollgrade
sensor. My suggestion would be to add Communicating neutral CT’s on Duke Florida, Duke West and
Duke Progress fixed capacitor banks at a cost of around $700-$1000 each plus labor (price depends on
vendor and technology).
19 1.86 4 AMIKentucky AMI Planning: Begin planning phase in ??? 2014 with Commit gate in???. 2014 spend for
Planning would be capital
20 1.84 52 Distribution Infrastructure
Neutral current CT’s on switched cap banks: Both Duke West and Duke Midwest have been leveraging
neutral current CT’s of switched cap banks for years to help proactively identify questionable or failed
capacitors/blown fuses. Duke Florida and Duke Progress has never had the funding to add neutral CT’s
but their CBC is equipped with the neutral CT input. My suggestion would be to add neutral CT’s on
Duke Florida and Duke Progress switched capacitor banks at a cost of around $150 per site, plus labor
21 1.74 110 Hardware & TelecomDuke WLAN Expansion at Op Centers: Increase Duke Wireless LAN coverage at Op Centers (prepares
us for increased use of mobile devices), including dock areas.
Only 110 capital investments represented in the list due to the grouping of
three categories within T&D Tools and new project ideas which weren't scored.
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RankIndex
ScoreID Category Item
22 1.73 54 Distribution Infrastructure
Tollgrade current sensors behind non-communicating hydraulic reclosers: Both Duke West and Duke
Midwest have been leveraging Tollgrade current sensors behind non-communicating hydraulic
reclosers for the past 1-2 years. I understand Duke Florida is considering such a project this year
utilizing the Tollgrade sensor. I suggest Duke Progress be given the opportunity to leverage this proven
sensing technology at hydraulic recloser sites. The combination of FMS and Tollgrade sensors at
hydraulic recloser sites can be a powerful solution
23 1.73 115 Hardware & Telecom
Purchase more ruggedized laptops : Purchase more ruggedized laptops that are truly made for field
use and mobility now that smart phones will no longer be the norm for the company. Many
employees I speak with think the company is going in the wrong direction with mobile technology and
how it can help improve employee job performance in the field and response.
24 1.72 10 AMI Move Forward MDM Work: Complete the Ohio Conversion and prepare for Indiana AMI rollout.
25 1.72 65 Electric Vehicles DE Fleet Charging Infrastructure: EV Charging Infrastructure to support DE fleet vehicles
26 1.72 18 DataGIS Cleanup: Validate and correct all GIS data points from substation to meter in all jurisdictions;
process development and training for ongoing maintenance/sustainment
27 1.71 76 Fleet Hydraulic Tools: Portable pin press, etc.
28 1.71 35 Distribution Automation IVVC Car West: Begin planning, engineering, and data validation
29 1.71 40 Distribution AutomationIVVC Burlington Pre-Deployment: Pre-Deployment of IVVC in Carolinas; BPM, Modeling, CM, training
development for full deployment
30 1.71 62 Electric VehiclesEmployee/Workplace Charging Infrastructure at DE Facilities: EV Charging Infrastructure to support DE
employees at company facilities
31 1.65 19 Data
PI Historian functionality: Determine ways to better leverage, utilize, and capture more information in
the enterprise PI Historian that could be used for Planning, PQR&I, Grid Mod purposes and help us
make better business decisions and operate our systems more efficiently. For example, having
enough information to determine the load factor of a circuit/feeder can be used a criteria for
identifying how effectively and efficiently a circuit is utilized and identify high candidate circuits for
IVVC that bring the most value
32 1.65 43 Distribution Automation
DMS operability in various modes: DMS is configurable and could be operated in different modes.
Circuits have their unique characteristics and thus have unique volt-var configurations. Examine
existing functionality within the DMS applications (Alstom,Telvent) that would give us the ability and
flexibility to operate IVVC in various modes simultaneously, such that the same operating model
would not necessarily apply to all circuits
33 1.65 14 Customer HardwareHOM - DEO: Duke Energy take ownership of thermostats and capitalize the volume of units, plus
install costs
34 1.20 136 Grp T&D Tools
Relay Equipment: Megger MPRT 3 Phase Relay Test Set, CT Test Set Vanguard EZCT 2000C, Enoserv
RTS Key for Megger MPRT, Megger Battery Ground Fault Tracer 2461008, Megger Battery Impediance
Tester - Bite 2, Oscilloscope Tektronics THS-720A
35 1.64 124 SoftwareVeg Mgmt Land Based Asset Mgmt System: Utilize LIDAR technology to develop a corridor approach,
condition based VM maintenance program.
36 1.63 46 Distribution Automation
Expand DEP FMS type capabilities across the enterprise: Legacy Progress Energy’s DCC uses FMS to
locate faults and communicate fault locations to dispatched crews. Over 83% of the time, the DCC is
able to put a crew at a fault location within one span in less than 3 minutes. For the times when FMS
cannot accurately locate the fault, Grid Engineers can do so with waveform data pulled in from FMS.
Legacy Progress’ Account Managers frequently use the query functions of the FMS to provide accurate
date/time/magnitude/duration of events for any interval of time up to five years’ worth of data. This
system gives the Account Managers the tools to quickly and accurately provide pertinent event data
to their customers without involving power delivery personnel. Legacy Progress PQ Engineers
typically use the waveform data to analyze events and abnormal disturbances on the system.
37 1.58 47 Distribution Infrastructure House Power Panels: Replace current House Power Panels with standard breaker panel & meterbase
38 1.58 107 Hardware & TelecomComputer Hardware and Bandwidth Upgrades : Improvement to existing computer performance and
communication bandwidth to correct current poor performance.
39 1.55 108 Hardware & TelecomPrinting Solution: Request a review by Corporate IT to determine if additional print servers or new
printers are needed to overcome the slowness in printing jobs, especially in the Midwest.
40 1.55 38 Distribution AutomationCDO Self Healing Teams: Expand Self Healing team penetration in Car East jurisdiction. 90 targets
identified. Proposed 2014 scope: Install 20 tie point reclosers.
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RankIndex
ScoreID Category Item
41 1.55 81 Fleet Additional Laptops for Garage use: ability to control the loading and updating of diagnostic programs
42 1.54 133 T&D Tools Storage Area for WG Florida: New Hire Supplies - restock tools, equipment, attire
43 1.53 78 Fleet Fleet Management System : Software that assists with titling, licensing and registration
44 1.52 29 Distributed Energy ResourcesSolar Modeling: Model solar in GIS/DMS for all jurisdictions; process development and training to
sustain
45 1.52 15 Customer Hardware HOM - DEC/DEP: Expand HOM into the Carolinas in 2015.
46 1.51 6 AMI IPv6 Itron NMS Pre-Deployment: IPv6 Pre-Deployment for Itron NMS
47 1.48 56 Distribution InfrastructureRDR Project - FL DLC Switch Purchases: RDR Project purchase 2Function Wi-Fi DLC Switches for 2015
installation.
48 1.47 28 Data Data Analytics: Implement Asset Management Data Analytics Use Case
49 1.47 42 Distribution Automation Install regulators : accelerate IVVC locations and get the benefit of the regulator now
50 1.46 113 Hardware & Telecom
Tablets to support damage assessment application: We plan to adopt an application that contract
damage assessors can access from their own device, but will likely need some additional devices for
employees in DA roles.
51 1.46 20 Data
AMI-Distribution Automation integration: Determine how to leverage AMI data for distribution
automation purposes. This could help lower the quantity (and cost) of end-of-line medium voltage
sensors on the distribution line
52 1.45 70 Fleet AMI: Additional advanced meter infrastucture assets for Carolinas
53 1.45 31 Distributed Energy ResourcesDG: Customer Energy Storage - Integration of thermal energy storage for summer peak reduction.
Devices (Ice Bear) would be located on customer commercial roofs with PTAC HVAC installations.
54 1.44 72 FleetBarcoding functionality of inventory in Maximo: Ability to receive inventory into Maximo and issue
inventory to an asset in a Maximo work order
55 1.44 17 Data
Build Out Reporting Hubs: Build out additional reporting hubs to support cross-DOS/T/G reporting.
For example, move remaining outage-related data (ITR/ETR, Cause Code, Truck info, etc) into OMS
History Datamart; move core transmission work info from Cascade/Primavera/eMax into new
reporting hub;
56 1.43 66 Facilities Facilities: Mold remediation at Lancaster grew from $750K to almost $2M
57 1.42 75 Fleet Hydraulic Filter Carts: for all Florida garages and garages that do not currently have them
58 1.41 63 Electric VehiclesCustomer EV Charging Solutions: Residential: EV charging infrastructure solutions to support DE
residential customers
59 1.41 116 SoftwareDamage Assesment Tool: Purchase and deploy a Damage Assessment tool that aligns with our mobile
strategy.
60 1.40 9 AMIEnd to End Net Metering: Develop an end to end (meter to cash) platform to enable Net Metering at
scale.
61 1.39 111 Hardware & Telecom Mobility tools with camera functionality: Install Tablets in trucks with MIFI
62 1.39 7 AMI AMI: AMI through Broadband - Cable Vendor Partnership
63 1.37 128 Software Enterprise: Enterprise – Cisco – License for 4.0M Endpoints in NMS - 2014
64 1.36 74 Fleet
Veeder-Root Systems: Automated system that monitor and track fuel tank levels to offer additional
protection from potential tank leaks in underground fuel tanks . Reduce need for as frequent "sticking
tanks' to measure inventory and increases accuracy of tank measurement
65 1.36 45 Distribution Automation
Distribution test areas need to be established in the other Duke areas (Duke Florida, Duke Progress
and Duke Midwest): While listening to the Emerging Technology organization talk about their many
projects and field trials, there seems to be one common denominator and that is all work is taking
place around Charlotte or at least in the Duke West area. I think distribution test areas need to be
established in the other Duke areas (Duke Florida, Duke Progress and Duke Midwest) in order to get
the diverse feedback and input these areas can add. I think moving technology from the Emerging
Technology group to Grid Mod and ultimately to the business will be more successful if other
geographic areas can be participants at the Emerging Technology level.
66 1.35 79 FleetInternet connectivity through entire garage: ability to connect to the internet no matter where you
are within the garage
67 1.35 67 Facilities
Additional Mobile Storm Command Centers: DEP and DEF have two mobile command centers in each
area, but DEC and Midwest do not. DEC team said they do not see value in owning mobile command
centers because they have been satisfied with renting RV's when needed.
68 1.32 50 Distribution InfrastructureBacklot OH conversions: There are a lot of back lot, small wire areas that need to be converted to
front lot UG. These areas are nightmares for storm problems and most are extremely old – end of life.
69 1.32 13 Billing Power Factor Billing: Begin calculating bills using data from the kVAR channel
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RankIndex
ScoreID Category Item
70 1.30 27 Data Data Analytics: Implement Revenue Protection Data Analytics Use Case
71 1.30 162 Workforce Add additional line construction resources to achieve capital workplan:
72 1.30 21 Data More accurate GIS model:
73 1.30 30 Distributed Energy Resources
DG: Distributed Generation for Customers with Intermittent Renewables (PV) - Proposed program for
supply of Duke owned energy storage systems for customers with intermittent renewable systems.
Provide smoothing, energy shifting and backup for selected loads during outages.
74 1.28 12 Billing
Challenge/ Change the traditional billing model of Cost per KiloWatt-Hour: The company revenues are
tied to load. With a slow economy and more customer focus on energy efficiency and renewable
resources (distributed generation), the company is challenged with low load growth. The traditional
model of charging customers on a cost per kiloWatt-Hour basis may need to revisited so that
customers pay their equal share of energy consumption. This is not a quick and simple fix but worth
looking into for future. Are there ways to leverage the new technology meters to do more than just
serve as a KiloWatt Hour meter
75 1.28 64 Electric VehiclesCustomer EV Charging Solutions: Commercial: EV charging infrastructure solutions to support DE
commercial customers (e.g. public charging)
76 1.28 109 Hardware & Telecom
Midwest Microwave Buidout: Request a review by IT Telecom for opportunities to ramp up the
microwave system in the Midwest in order to reduce ongoing third party telecom cost for data lines.
In so doing, this would likely enable greater bandwidth at our sites, while reducing/eliminating some
third party leased data lines.
77 1.27 112 Hardware & Telecom Tablets with a Duke APP to include safety, procedures, maps, etc. for contractors working storms. Etc.:
78 1.26 32 Distributed Energy Resources Duke sponsored/ owned PV farm in Florida:
79 1.24 41 Distribution AutomationN-Rel Smart Inverters: Modeling simulation of smart inverters working with N-Rel's power hardware
in the loop and Alstom's DMS
80 1.24 22 DataOrder Hub: Database where order data from the CIS, eMax, MWMS, etc is stored so that applications
have a view into field/remote orders.
81 1.23 68 Facilities Facilities project mgmt: Identify a facilities major project requiring capital investments
82 1.19 121 Software
Transmission Line Level 1 Equipment: Capstan Hoist/Good Rigging System, Steel Pole Ladders (60),
Conex Box for Storage, Wire Grips (12), Battery Operated Power tools (DEF, DEMW), Magnetic Drill
(DEF, DEMW), Light Duty Pole Jacks (DEF, DEMW), Generator 4kw (DEF, DEMW), 60 Ton Press for line
construction, dies (DEF, DEMW), Tool Barn to store tools and materials (25 x 25) - DEMW
83 1.18 69 Fleet Facilities project mgmt: Identify a facilities major project requiring capital investments
84 1.17 82 FleetParts Software: ability to use manufacturer parts numbers for our data entry and if needed a cross
reference interface to convert to existing part numbering
85 1.17 57 Distribution InfrastructureRelocate Breaker & Storage Area for Inglis Florida: Relocate Breakers to Brick Building for Training &
Build Pole Barn for outside Training Activities
86 1.16 120 SoftwareClaims Billing Tool : Purchase an "off the shelf" tool to replace the microsoft access database that is
being developed
87 1.14 142 Grp T&D Tools
Transmission Line Level 1 Equipment: Capstan Hoist/Good Rigging System, Steel Pole Ladders (60),
Conex Box for Storage, Wire Grips (12), Battery Operated Power tools (DEF, DEMW), Magnetic Drill
(DEF, DEMW), Light Duty Pole Jacks (DEF, DEMW), Generator 4kw (DEF, DEMW), 60 Ton Press for line
construction, dies (DEF, DEMW), Tool Barn to store tools and materials (25 x 25) - DEMW
88 1.15 44 Distribution Automation
IVVC as a standardized PQR&I resilience program: As the cost of Distributed Renewable Resources
decreases, there could be higher penetration levels of distributed technologies on the Grid. Dynamic
capabilities of IVVC within DMS (Distribution Management System) will help mitigate the potential
overvoltage and intermittent challenges on the system. IVVC could become part of a normal PQR&I
program for system resilience
89 1.15 33 Distribution AutomationLighting power source identification: To know where lights are located, so it can be disconnect and re-
connect
90 1.14 77 Fleet ABC software module: Software that assists in design & development of training materials
91 1.14 83 Fleet
Fleet Training Room/supplies: With all projected fleet turnover and existing fleet training needs having
dedicated props for training purposes. Hydraulic boards with pump, valves, cylinders, motors and the
like are available where you hook on the hoses and test equipment with quick couplers. This is a great
tool for teaching someone about hydraulics.
92 1.12 123 Software Vehicle Management System: Optimize routing, equipment use and dispatching operations.
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RankIndex
ScoreID Category Item
93 1.11 132 T&D Tools
Logistics Materials: I did not poll all areas, but DEC logistics suggested the following:
• We would like consideration for the purchase of John Deere gators to be used at large staging sites;
may need to evaluate purchase vs rent
• Knowing how communications can be sketchy in the West Zone, should we consider additional
telecomm mobile units for better radio coverage
• Additional items for storm kits (we can provide a list if approved)
• Staging site signage
• Portable generators
• Scanners
• Two-way radios
• Enclosed trailers
94 1.10 117 Software BPM tool: Analysis & modeling tool to help map & optimize existing processes.
95 1.10 16 Cyber Security
Cybersecurity: With the increased proliferation of computing devices and automation of equipment,
the company needs to do due diligence to identify and test for potential vulnerabilities . Invest in
proper/additional layers of protection needed for robust response and rapid recovery plans to protect
against/prevent the occurrence of cyber-attacks
96 1.09 80 Fleet Scheduling Too: A tool to help up schedule customer maintenance repairs
97 1.07 23 Data Data Analytics: Data Virtualization\Federation - ALT
98 1.06 51 Distribution Infrastructure OH Feeder Conversions: UG feeders in heavily treed areas
99 1.05 126 SoftwareARCOS SOS module or update of RSVP tool: Module to capture and manage storm support roles for
employees not in line organizations.
100 1.17 152 Grp T&D Tools
Substation Level Equipment: DGA Monitor (Portable for Transformer Oil, Hot Stick Tester, Infared
Camera, Portable Oil Moisture Meter, Oil Moisture Tester, Phasing Sticks (Wireless 208-88KV), SF6
Moisture Analyzer, Transformer Winding Resistance Tester, Oil Filter Press
101 0.99 127 Software
Crew location tracking during storms: Resource teams have not expressed interest in this capability,
but other utilities are adopting it to improve situational awareness about location of resources relative
to outages. Could invest in GPS units to issue to crews or install GPS capability in trucks not equipped
today. Technology already exists to track smartphones if owner grants permission.
102 0.94 122 Software Communications Tool: Purchase a communications development and distribution tool
103 0.94 125 SoftwareInterface between ARCOS and RoD: Build an interface between ARCOS and RoD to eliminate the
manual data entry into RoD.
104 0.92 26 Data Data Analytics: Informatica Big Data Edition - ALT
105 0.86 25 Data Data Analytics:
106 0.84 119 Software Predictive analytics of assets:
107 0.72 24 Data Data Analytics: Advanced Analytics Foundation / Big Data Platform / ALT
108 0.70 71 Fleet BPM tool: Analysis & modeling tool to help map & optimize existing processes.
109 0.55 118 Software Consolidated, common Customer Management software:
110 0.25 129 Software DR: Commercial Auto DR SAAS (Solution As A Service) Opportunity
* Multiple capital investments grouped together based on equipment similarity and high correlation of participant scores