What are the benefits of this smart water heating technology project to consumers?
The OSO smart water heaters will allow customers greater control and flexibility with their water heating.
Could smart hot water heaters affect customer comfort?
No. Customers will always have full control – they can opt-out or override if they wish to.
How do smart water heaters benefit the environment?
Smart water heaters contribute to reducing energy demand at peak times.
How will the benefits be achieved? How is peak avoided with smart water heaters?
Smart water heaters connected to our smart grid will allow us to make subtle adjustments to energy demand in ways customers will never notice.
What amount of carbon emissions could be avoided?
This project will be able to model how much of a difference.
When does this pilot project start and end?
It begins spring 2022 with installations and will continue for 12 months.
How many customers will be involved? Will there be a cost to them?
This pilot will begin with 50 new smart water heaters in Saint John, at no added cost to those taking part.
What happens after the pilot?
The findings from the pilot will guide us on future deployments. With proven results on a pilot, the technology could be deployed to thousands of homes across Saint John.
Can Saint John Energy’s Grid Handle Everyone Switching to Electric Vehicles?
We have confidence in our grid today and that we will be able to accommodate rapid growth in EV demand.
How is Saint John Energy Helping Right Now?
As part of our Smart Energy Project, we've deployed 8 Level 2 electric vehicle chargers in business locations in Saint John.
What upgrades will the Smart Control Centre include?
Data management, communications and advanced central control system which will be interconnected to the Utility’s distribution network.
What does the Integrated Systems Manager consist of?
System load prediction algorithms and smart energy resource management software which will be developed.
What are the Smart Energy Resources that will be used?
Embedded energy assets which will be integrated into the Utility’s distribution system.