Festival Hydro's Notice of Application for Electrical Distribution Change

Festival Hydro Inc.
EB-2009-0263
Exhibit 2
Tab 2
Schedule 3
Page 19 of 31
Filed: August 28, 2009
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Hardware Upgrades (Computer)
This line item represents various computer upgrades required during the year to replace
existing units at end of life or that have failed beyond repair. This includes the
replacement of the telephone system at end of life (1996 vintage) for $85,000, with a new
system that integrates with the computer system and offers interactive voice response
(IVR).
Software Upgrades
This line item represents various computer software upgrades required during the year as
part of maintenance agreements (e.g. AutoCad) or to update to newer versions of existing
software that offer greater flexibility and improved performance.
Load Management
This line item represents the new load controllers added to the system to control electric
water heaters and central air conditioners as part of the CDM program.
Capitalized Subdivision Asset Transfers
This represents the transfer of assets provided by the customer which were assumed by
Festival Hydro upon the completion of the economic evaluation. During the year,
Festival Hydro assumed the assets associated with one residential subdivision in the City
of Stratford and one residential subdivision in the Town of St. Marys for a total of
$304,294.