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Resolution No. 9629
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Rate
Schedules G1 (Residential Gas Service), G1G (Residential Green Gas
Service), G2 (Residential MasterMetered and Commercial Gas Service),
G2G (Residential MasterMetered and Commercial Green Gas Service),
G3 (Large Commercial Gas Service), G3G (Large Commercial Green Gas
Service), G10 (Compressed Natural Gas Service Service) and G10G
(Compressed Natural Green Gas Service) Effective November 1, 2016
R E C I T A L S
A.transportation costs for gas are based on the current Pacific Gas and
PG&E GWSL rate for Palo Alto.
B. Due to the variability in PG&WSL, largely dependent on when the California
Public Utilities Commission approves new rates, sets an effective date and makes a
the City has determined that it is best to identify the Transportation Charge as a separate, pass
so that these transportation costs can be fully and timely
recovered.
C. The initial Transportation Charge ($0.1088 per them) will be subtracted from the
existing Distribution Charges on the G1, G1G, G2, G2G, G3 and G3G rate schedules,
resulting in a revenue neutral change to these rates. The G10 and G10G schedules will see an
initial $0.0218/therm increase. Future Transportation Charge changes will not result in changes
to other rate components.
D.WSL rate for Palo Alto,
WSL is changed.
E. Pursuant to Chapter 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the Council of the
City of Palo Alto may by resolution adopt rules and regulations governing utility services, fees
and charges.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule G1 (Residential Gas Service) is hereby amended to read as attached and
incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule G1, as amended, shall become effective November 1, 2016.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule G1G (Residential Green Gas Service) is hereby amended to read as attached
and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule G1G, as amended, shall become effective November
1, 2016.
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SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule G2 (Residential MasterMetered and Commercial Gas Service) is hereby
amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule G2, as amended, shall
become effective November 1, 2016.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule G2G (Residential MasterMetered and Commercial Green Gas Service) is
hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule G2G, as
amended, shall become effective November 1, 2016.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule G3 (Large Commercial Gas Service) is hereby amended to read as attached and
incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule G3, as amended, shall become effective November 1, 2016.
SECTION 6. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule G3G (Large Commercial Green Gas Service) is hereby amended to read as
attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule G3G, as amended, shall become effective
November 1, 2016.
SECTION 7. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule G10 (Compressed Natural Gas Service Service) is hereby amended to read as
attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule G10, as amended, shall become effective
November 1, 2016.
SECTION 8. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule G10G (Compressed Natural Green Gas Service) is hereby amended to read as
attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule G10G, as amended, shall become effective
November 1, 2016.
SECTION 9. The Council finds that the revenue derived from the adoption of this
resolution shall be used only for the purpose set forth in Article VII, Section 2, of the Charter of
the City of Palo Alto.
SECTION 10. The Council finds that the fees and charges adopted by this resolution are
charges imposed for a specific government service or product provided directly to the payor
that are not provided to those not charged, and do not exceed the reasonable costs to the City
of providing the service or product.
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SECTION 10. The Council finds that the adoption of this resolution changing gas rates
to meet operating expenses and meet financial reserve needs is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Public Resources Code Sec.
21080(b)(8) and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Sec. 15273(a). After reviewing
the staff report and all attachments presented to Council, the Council incorporates these
documents herein and finds that sufficient evidence has been presented setting forth with
specificity the basis for this claim of CEQA exemption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: October 17, 2016
AYES: BERMAN, BURT, DUBOIS, FILSETH, HOLMAN, KNISS, SCHARFF, SCHMID,
WOLBACH
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
Senior Deputy City Attorney City Manager
Director of Utilities
Director of Administrative Services
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-1-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-1-1
dated7-1-2016
RESIDENTIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-1
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to the following Customers receiving Gas Service from City of Palo Alto
Utilities:
1. Separately-metered single-familyresidential Customers.
2. Separately-meteredmulti-familyresidentialCustomersin multi-familyresidentialfacilities.
B. TERRITORY:
This schedule applies anywhere the Cityof Palo Alto provides Gas Service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:Per Service
Monthly Service Charge:........................................................................................................$10.32
Tier 1 Rates: Per Therm
Supply Charges:
1. Commodity (Monthly Market Based).......................................... $0.10-$2.00
2. Cap and Trade Compliance Charge ..................................................$0.00-$0.25
3. Transportation Charge........................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge: .............................................................................................$0.3933
Tier 2 Rates: (All usage over 100% of Tier 1)
Supply Charges:
1. Commodity (Monthly Market Based)..............................................$0.10-2.00
2. Cap and Trade Compliance Charge...................................................$0.00-$0.25
3. Transportation Charge.........................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge: ...........................................................................................$0.9319
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of Cost Components
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-1-2
Supersedes Sheet No G-1-2
dated 7-1-2016
RESIDENTIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-1
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or Taxes. On a Customer’s bill
statement, the bill amount maybe broken down into appropriate components as
calculated under Section C.
The CommodityCharge is based on the monthlynatural gas Bidweek Price Index for
deliveryat PG&E Citygate, accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge reflects the City’s cost of regulatory compliance
with the state’s Cap and Trade Program, including the cost of acquiring compliance
instruments sufficient to cover the City’s Gas Utility’s compliance obligations. The Cap
and Trade Compliance Charge will change in response to changing market conditions,
retail sales volumes and the quantityof allowances required.
The Transportation Charge is based on the current PG&E G-WSL rate for Palo Alto,
accounting for deliverylosses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Commodity Cap and Trade Compliance and Transportation Charges will fall within
the minimum/maximum ranges set forth in Section C.
2.Seasonal Rate Changes:
TheSummerperiodis effectiveApril 1to October31andtheWinterperiodis effectivefrom
November1 to March 31. When the billingperiod includes use in both theSummer and the
Winter periods, the usage will be prorated based on the number of days in each seasonal
period, and the charges based on the applicable rates for each period. For furtherdiscussion
of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3.Calculation of Usage Tiers
Tier1 naturalgas usage shall becalculated and billed basedupon alevel of0.667 thermsper
dayduring the Summer period and 2.0 therms per dayduring the Winter period, rounded to
the nearest whole therm, based on meter reading days of service. As an example, for a 30
daybill,theTier1 level would be20 therms duringtheSummerperiodand60thermsduring
the Winter period months. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to
Rule and Regulation 11.
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RESIDENTIAL GREEN GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-1-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-1-G-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-1-G-1
dated 7-1-2016
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to the following Customers receiving Gas Service from the City of Palo
Alto Utilities under the PaloAltoGreen Gas Program:
1. Separately-metered single-family residential Customers.
2. Separately-metered multi-family residential Customers in multi-family residential
facilities.
B. TERRITORY:
This schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Gas Service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:Per Service
MonthlyService Charge:........................................................................................................$10.32
Tier 1 Rates: Per Therm
Supply Charges:
1. Commodity (Monthly Market Based).......................................... $0.10-$2.00
2. Cap and Trade Compliance Charges .............................................. $0.00-$0.25
3 Transportation Charge ................................................................... $0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge: ............................................................................................$0.3933
PaloAltoGreen Gas Charge.................................................................................. $0.1200
Tier 2 Rates: (All usage over 100% of Tier 1)
Supply Charges:
1. Commodity (Monthly Market Based).......................................... $0.10-2.00
2. Cap and Trade Compliance Charges..................................................$0.00-$0.25
3 Transportation Charge .......................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge: .............................................................................................$0.9319
PaloAltoGreen Gas Charge.................................................................................. $0.1200
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RESIDENTIAL GREEN GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-1-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-1-G-2
Supersedes Sheet No G-1-G-2
dated7-1-2016
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or Taxes. On a Customer’s bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as
calculated under Section C.
The CommodityCharge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for
delivery at PG&E Citygate, accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge reflects the City’s cost of regulatory compliance
with the state’s Cap and Trade Program, including the cost of acquiring compliance
instruments sufficient to cover the City’s Gas Utility’s compliance obligations. The Cap
and Trade Compliance Charge will change in response to changing market conditions,
retail sales volumes and the quantity of allowances required.
The Transportation Charge is based on the current PG&E G-WSL rate for Palo Alto,
accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Commodity Cap and Trade Compliance and Transportation Charges will fall within
the minimum/maximum ranges set forth in Section C.
2.Seasonal Rate Changes:
The Summer period is effective April 1 to October 31 and the Winter period is effective
from November 1 to March 31. When the billing period includes use in both the Summer
and the Winter periods, the usage will be prorated based on the number of days in each
seasonal period, and the charges based on the applicable rates for each period. For
further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3.Calculation of Usage Tiers
Tier 1 natural gas usage shall be calculated and billed based upon a level of 0.667 therms
per day during the Summer period and 2.0 therms per day during the Winter period,
rounded to the nearest whole therm, based on meter reading days of service. As an
example, for a 30 day bill, the Tier 1 level would be 20 therms during the Summer period
and 60 therms during the Winter period months. For further discussion of bill calculation
and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
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RESIDENTIAL GREEN GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-1-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-1-G-3
Supersedes Sheet No G-1-G-3
dated7-1-2016
4.PaloAltoGreen Gas Program Description and Participation
PaloAltoGreen Gas provides for the reduction of green-house gas (GHG) emissions
associated with a Customer’s Gas usage, through the purchase of certified environmental
offsets, with a preference to projects located in California. Purchases are made to match
100% of the therm usage at the Customer’s premises every month.
Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a PaloAltoGreen Gas Program application
provided by the Customer Service Center.
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RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-2
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-2-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-2-1
dated7-1-2016
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to the following Customers receiving Gas Service from theCityof Palo Alto
Utilities:
1. Commercial Customers who use less than 250,000 therms per year at one site.
2. Master-metered residential Customers in multi-familyresidential facilities.
B. TERRITORY:
C.
This schedule applies anywhere the Cityof Palo Alto provides Gas Service.
UNBUNDLED RATES:Per Service
Monthly Service Charge:........................................................................................................$78.23
Supply Charges:
Per Therm
1. Commodity (Monthly Market Based).............................................. $0.10-$2.00
2. Cap and Trade Compliance Charges ...............................................$0.00-0.25
3. Transportation Charge.........................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge: .......................................................................................................$0.5767
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or Taxes. On a Customer’s bill
statement, the bill amount maybe broken down into appropriate components as
calculated under Section C.
The Commodity Charge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for
deliveryat PG&E Citygate, accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge reflectstheCity’scostofregulatorycompliancewith
the state’s Cap and Trade Program, including the cost of acquiring compliance instruments
sufficient to cover the City’s Gas Utility’s compliance obligations. The Cap and Trade
Compliance Charge will change in response to changing market conditions, retail sales
volumes and the quantityof allowances required.
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RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-2
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-2-2
Supersedes Sheet No G-2-2
dated7-1-2016
The Transportation Charge is based on the current PG&E G-WSL rate for Palo Alto,
accounting for deliverylosses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Commodity Cap and Trade Compliance and Transportation Charges will fall within
the minimum/maximum ranges set forth in Section C.
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RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND COMMERCIAL GREEN GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-2-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-2-G-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-2-G-1
dated7-1-2016
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to the following Customers receiving Gas Service from the City of Palo
Alto Utilities under the PaloAltoGreen Gas Program:
1. Master-metered residential Customers in multi-familyresidential facilities.
2. Commercial Customers who use less than 250,000 therms per year at one site.
B. TERRITORY:
This schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Gas Service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
1.100% Renewable/Full Green option:Per Service
MonthlyService Charge:............................................................................................$78.23
Supply Charges:
Per Therm
1. Commodity (Monthly Market Based).................................................... $0.10-$2.00
2. Cap and Trade Compliance Charges .....................................................$0.00-0.25
3. Transportation Charge ...........................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge: ............................................................................................$0.5767
PaloAltoGreen Gas Charge.................................................................................. $0.1200
2.100 Therm block option:Per Service
MonthlyService Charge:............................................................................................$78.23
Supply Charges:
Per Therm
1. Commodity(Monthly Market Based).................................................... $0.10-$2.00
2. Cap and Trade Compliance Charges .....................................................$0.00-0.25
3. Transportation Charge ...........................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge: ............................................................................................$0.5767
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RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND COMMERCIAL GREEN GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-2-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-2-G-2
Supersedes Sheet No G-2-G-2
dated7-1-2016
PaloAltoGreen Gas Charge (per 100 therm block).............................................. $12.00
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or Taxes. On a Customer’s bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as
calculated under Section C.
The Commodity Charge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for
delivery at PG&E Citygate, accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge reflects the City’s cost of regulatory compliance
with the state’s Cap and Trade Program, including the cost of acquiring compliance
instruments sufficient to cover the City’s Gas Utility’s compliance obligations. The Cap
and Trade Compliance Charge will change in response to changing market conditions,
retail sales volumes and the quantity of allowances required.
The Transportation Charge is based on the current PG&E G-WSL rate for Palo Alto,
accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Commodity Cap and Trade Compliance and Transportation Charges will fall within
the minimum/maximum ranges set forth in Section C.
2.Request for Service
A qualifying Customer may request service under this schedule for more than one
account or meter if the accounts are located on one. A site consists of one or more
contiguous parcels of land with no intervening public right-of-ways (e.g. streets).
3.PaloAltoGreen Gas Program Description and Participation
PaloAltoGreen Gas provides for the reduction of green-house gas (GHG) emissions
associated with a Customer’s gas usage, through the purchase of certified environmental
offsets, with a preference to projects located in California. Purchases are made to match
100% of the therm usage at the Customer’s facility every month (the 100%
Renewable/Full Green option), or in 100 therm blocks.
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RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND COMMERCIAL GREEN GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-2-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-2-G-3
Supersedes Sheet No G-2-G-3
dated7-1-2016
Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a PaloAltoGreen Gas Program application
provided by the Customer Service Center.
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LARGE COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-3
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-3-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-3-1
dated7-1-2016
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to the following Customers receiving Gas Service from the City of Palo
Alto Utilities:
1. Commercial Customers who use at least 250,000 therms per year at one site.
2. Customers at City-owned generation facilities.
B. TERRITORY:
This schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides natural gas service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:Per Service
Monthly Service Charge: $377.43
Supply Charges:
Per Therm
1. Commodity (Monthly Market Based)....................................................$0.10-$2.00
2. Cap and Trade Compliance Charges .....................................................$0.00-0.25
3. Transportation Charge ...........................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge: .....................................................................................................$0.5687
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or Taxes. On a Customer’s bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as
calculated under Section C.
The Commodity Charge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for
delivery at PG&E Citygate, accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge reflects the City’s cost of regulatory compliance
with the state’s Cap and Trade Program, including the cost of acquiring compliance
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LARGE COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-3
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-3-2
Supersedes Sheet No G-3-2
dated7-1-2016
instruments sufficient to cover the City’s Gas Utility’s compliance obligations. The Cap
and Trade Compliance Charge will change in response to changing market conditions,
retail sales volumes and the quantity of allowances required.
The Transportation Charge is based on the current PG&E G-WSL rate for Palo Alto,
accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Commodity Cap and Trade Compliance and Transportation Charges will fall
within the minimum/maximum ranges set forth in Section C.
2.Request for Service
A qualifying Customer may request service under this schedule for more than one
account or meter if the accounts are located on one site. A site consists of one or more
contiguous parcels of land with no intervening public right-of- ways (e.g. streets).
3.Changing Rate Schedules
Customers may request a rate schedule change at any time to any applicable City of Palo
Alto full-service rate schedule.
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LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-3-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-3-G-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-3-G-1
dated7-1-2016
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to the following Customers receiving Gas Service from the City of Palo
Alto Utilities under the PaloAltoGreen Gas Program:
1. Commercial Customers who use at least 250,000 therms per year at one site.
2. Customers at City-owned generation facilities.
B. TERRITORY:
This schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Gas Service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
1.100% Renewable/Full Green option:Per Service
Monthly Service Charge: $377.43
Per Therm
Supply Charges:
1. Commodity (Monthly Market Based)..........................................................$0.10-$2.00
2. Cap and Trade Compliance Charges ........................................................$0.00-0.25
3. Transportation Charge .................................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge:.........................................................................................$0.5687
PaloAltoGreen Gas Charge: ......................................................................................$0.1200
2.100 Therm block option:Per Service
Monthly Service Charge: $377.43
Per Therm
Supply Charges:
1. Commodity(Monthly Market Based)..........................................................$0.10-$2.00
2. Cap and Trade Compliance Charges ..........................................................$0.00-0.25
3. Transportation Charge .................................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge: ...........................................................................................$0.687
PaloAltoGreen Gas Charge (per 100 therm block):....................................................$12.00
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LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-3-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-3-G-2
Supersedes Sheet No G-3-G-2
dated7-1-2016
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or Taxes. On a Customer’s bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as
calculated under Section C.
The Commodity Charge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for
delivery at PG&E Citygate, accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge reflects the City’s cost of regulatory compliance
with the state’s Cap and Trade Program, including the cost of acquiring compliance
instruments sufficient to cover the City’s Gas Utility’s compliance obligations. The Cap
and Trade Compliance Charge will change in response to changing market conditions,
retail sales volumes and the quantity of allowances required.
The Transportation Charge is based on the current PG&E G-WSL rate for Palo Alto,
accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Commodity Cap and Trade Compliance and Transportation Charges will fall
within the minimum/maximum ranges set forth in Section C.
2.Request for Service
A qualifying Customer may request service under this schedule for more than one
account or meter if the accounts are located on one site. A site consists of one or more
contiguous parcels of land with no intervening public right-of-ways (e.g. streets).
3.PaloAltoGreen Gas Program Description and Participation
PaloAltoGreen Gas provides for the reduction of green-house gas (GHG) emissions
associated with a Customer’s gas usage, through the purchase of certified environmental
offsets, with a preference to projects located in California. Purchases are made to match
100% of the therm usage at the Customer’s facility every month, (the 100%
Renewable/Full Green option), or in 100 therm blocks.
Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a PaloAltoGreen Gas Program application
provided by the Customer Service Center.
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COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-10
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No.G-10-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-10-1
dated7-1-2016
A. APPLICABILITY:
ThisscheduleappliestothesaleofnaturalgastotheCity-ownedcompressednaturalgas(CNG)fueling
station at the Municipal Service Center in Palo Alto
B. TERRITORY:
Applies to location at the Municipal Service Center in Cityof Palo Alto.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:Per Service
Monthly Service Charge:........................................................................................................$52.93
Supply Charges:
Per Therm
1. Commodity(MonthlyMarket Based).....................................................................$0.10-$2.00
2. Cap and Trade Compliance Charges.......................................................................$0.00 to $0.25
3. Transportation Charge .............................................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge.......................................................................................................$0.0093
D. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicableratesinSectionCaboveandadjustedfor
anyapplicable discounts, surcharges and/or Taxes. On a Customer’s bill statement, the bill amount
maybe broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C.
The Commodity charge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for delivery at
PG&E Citygate, accounting for deliverylosses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge reflects the City’s cost of regulatory compliance with the
state’sCap and TradeProgram, includingthe cost ofacquiringcomplianceinstruments sufficientto
cover the City’s Gas Utility’s compliance obligations. The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge will
change in response to changing market conditions, retail sales volumes and the quantity of
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COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-10
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No.G-10-2
Supersedes Sheet No G-10-2
dated7-1-2016
allowances required.
TheTransportationCharge is based on the currentPG&EG-WSLrateforPaloAlto,accountingfor
deliverylosses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Commodity Cap and Trade Compliance and Transportation Charges will fall within the
minimum/maximum range set forth in Section C.
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COMPRESSED NATURAL GREEN GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-10-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe City Council
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No.G-10-G-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-10-G--1
dated7-1-2016
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to the wholesale sale of natural gas to the City-owned compressed natural gas
(CNG) fueling station at the Municipal Service Center in Palo Alto under the PaloAltoGreen Gas
Program:
B. TERRITORY:
The City-owned compressednatural gas (CNG) fueling station located at the Municipal ServiceCenter
in Cityof Palo Alto.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:Per Service
Monthly Service Charge:........................................................................................................$52.93
Supply Charges:
Per Therm
1. Commodity(MonthlyMarket Based)...............................................................$0.10-$2.00
2. Cap and Trade Compliance Charges.................................................................$0.00 to $0.25
3. Transportation Charge........................................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge......................................................................................................$0.0093
PaloAltoGreen Gas Charge..........................................................................................$0.1200
D. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicableratesinSectionCaboveandadjustedfor
anyapplicable discounts, surcharges and/or Taxes. On a Customer’s bill statement, the bill amount
maybe broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C.
The Commodity charge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for delivery at
PG&E Citygate, accounting for deliverylosses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge reflects the City’s cost of regulatory compliance with the
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state’s Cap and Trade Program, including the cost of acquiring compliance instruments
sufficient to cover the City’s Gas Utility’s compliance obligations. The Cap and Trade
Compliance Charge will change in response to changing market conditions, retail
sales volumes and the quantity of allowances required.
TheTransportationChargeis based on thecurrentPG&EG-WSLrateforPaloAlto,
accountingfor deliverylosses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Commodity Cap and Trade Compliance and Transportation Charges will fall within
the minimum/maximum range set forth in Section C.
2. PaloAltoGreen Gas Program Description and Participation
PaloAltoGreen Gas provides for the reduction of green-house gas (GHG) emissions
associatedwitha Customer’s Gas usage, through the purchase of certified environmental
offsets, with a preference to projects located in California. Purchases are made to
match 100% of the therm usage at the Customer’s premises everymonth.
Customers choosingto participate shall fill out a PaloAltoGreen Gas Program application
provided by the Customer Service Center.
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