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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 G 10 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 G 1G, 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 G 2, 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 CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-1-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-1-1
dated 7-1-2016
RESIDENTIAL GASSERVICE
UTILITYRATESCHEDULEG-1
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to the following Customers receiving Gas Service from City of Palo Alto
Utilities:
1. Separately-meteredsingle-familyresidentialCustomers.
2. Separately-meteredmulti-familyresidentialCustomersinmulti-familyresidentialfacilities.
B. TERRITORY:
This scheduleapplies anywhere the Cityof PaloAltoprovides GasService.
C. UNBUNDLEDRATES:Per Service
MonthlyService Charge:........................................................................................................$10.32
Tier1Rates: PerTherm
SupplyCharges:
1. Commodity(MonthlyMarket Based).......................................... $0.10-$2.00
2. CapandTrade Compliance Charge ..................................................$0.00-$0.25
3. TransportationCharge........................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge:.............................................................................................$0.3933
Tier2Rates:(Allusage over100% of Tier1)
SupplyCharges:
1. Commodity(MonthlyMarket Based)..............................................$0.10-2.00
2. Capand Trade Compliance Charge...................................................$0.00-$0.25
3. TransportationCharge.........................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge:...........................................................................................$0.9319
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of CostComponents
(SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-( *)%&)%)()& *&
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-1-2
Supersedes Sheet No G-1-2
dated 7-1-2016
RESIDENTIAL GASSERVICE
UTILITYRATESCHEDULEG-1
Theactualbill amount is calculatedbasedon the applicablerates in SectionC above and
adjusted foranyapplicablediscounts,surcharges and/orTaxes. On aCustomer’sbill
statement, the bill amount maybebrokendown into appropriate components as
calculatedunderSectionC.
The CommodityCharge is basedon the monthlynatural gas BidweekPrice Index for
deliveryatPG&ECitygate,accountingfor deliverylosses to the Customer’sMeter.
TheCapandTrade Compliance Charge reflects theCity’scost of regulatorycompliance
with thestate’s CapandTrade Program,includingthe cost of acquiringcompliance
instruments sufficientto covertheCity’sGas Utility’s compliance obligations. TheCap
andTrade Compliance Charge will change in responseto changingmarket conditions,
retailsales volumes and the quantityofallowancesrequired.
The TransportationCharge is basedon thecurrentPG&EG-WSLrate for PaloAlto,
accountingfor deliverylosses to the Customer’sMeter.
TheCommodity CapandTrade ComplianceandTransportation Chargeswill fall within
the minimum/maximum rangesset forthin SectionC.
2.Seasonal Rate Changes:
TheSummerperiodiseffectiveApril1toOctober31andtheWinterperiodiseffectivefrom
November1toMarch31. WhenthebillingperiodincludesuseinboththeSummerandthe
Winter periods, the usage will be prorated based on the number of days in each seasonal
period,andthechargesbasedontheapplicableratesforeachperiod. Forfurtherdiscussion
ofbill calculationandproration,referto Rule andRegulation 11.
3.Calculation of UsageTiers
Tier1naturalgasusageshallbecalculatedandbilledbaseduponalevelof0.667thermsper
dayduringtheSummerperiodand2.0thermsperdayduringtheWinterperiod,roundedto
the nearest whole therm, based on meter reading days of service. As an example, for a 30
daybill,theTier1levelwouldbe20thermsduringtheSummerperiodand60thermsduring
the Winter period months. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to
Rule andRegulation11.
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RESIDENTIAL GREEN GASSERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-1-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe CityCouncil
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 underthePaloAltoGreen Gas Program:
1. Separately-meteredsingle-familyresidentialCustomers.
2. Separately-meteredmulti-familyresidentialCustomersin multi-familyresidential
facilities.
B. TERRITORY:
This scheduleapplies anywheretheCityof Palo Altoprovides GasService.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:Per Service
MonthlyService Charge:........................................................................................................$10.32
Tier1Rates: PerTherm
SupplyCharges:
1. Commodity(MonthlyMarket Based).......................................... $0.10-$2.00
2. Cap andTrade Compliance Charges .............................................. $0.00-$0.25
3 TransportationCharge ................................................................... $0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge:............................................................................................$0.3933
PaloAltoGreenGas Charge.................................................................................. $0.1200
Tier2Rates:(Allusageover100% of Tier 1)
SupplyCharges:
1. Commodity(MonthlyMarket Based).......................................... $0.10-2.00
2. CapandTradeCompliance Charges..................................................$0.00-$0.25
3 TransportationCharge .......................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge:.............................................................................................$0.9319
PaloAltoGreenGas Charge.................................................................................. $0.1200
(SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-( *)%&)%)()& *&
RESIDENTIAL GREEN GASSERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-1-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-1-G-2
Supersedes Sheet No G-1-G-2
dated 7-1-2016
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of CostComponents
Theactualbill amount is calculatedbasedon theapplicableratesin Section C above and
adjusted foranyapplicable discounts,surchargesand/or Taxes. On aCustomer’sbill
statement,the bill amount maybebroken down into appropriatecomponents as
calculatedunder SectionC.
The CommodityCharge is basedon the monthlynatural gas BidweekPriceIndex for
deliveryat PG&E Citygate,accountingfor deliverylossesto theCustomer’s Meter.
TheCapand Trade ComplianceChargereflectstheCity’s cost ofregulatorycompliance
with thestate’s CapandTrade Program,includingthecost of acquiringcompliance
instruments sufficientto covertheCity’s Gas Utility’s compliance obligations. TheCap
andTradeCompliance Charge will changein responseto changingmarketconditions,
retailsales volumes and thequantityofallowancesrequired.
The TransportationCharge is based on the current PG&EG-WSLrate for PaloAlto,
accountingfor deliverylosses to the Customer’sMeter.
TheCommodityCapandTradeComplianceandTransportationCharges will fall within
the minimum/maximum rangesset forthin SectionC.
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
furtherdiscussion of billcalculationandproration, refer to RuleandRegulation11.
3.Calculation of UsageTiers
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 daybill, the Tier 1 level would be 20 therms duringthe Summer period
and 60 therms during the Winter period months. For further discussion of bill calculation
andproration,refer to Rule andRegulation11.
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RESIDENTIAL GREEN GASSERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-1-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-1-G-3
Supersedes Sheet No G-1-G-3
dated 7-1-2016
4.PaloAltoGreen Gas ProgramDescription 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 thetherm usage attheCustomer’spremises everymonth.
Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a PaloAltoGreen Gas Program application
providedbythe CustomerService Center.
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RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITYRATE SCHEDULE G-2
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-2-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-2-1
dated 7-1-2016
A. APPLICABILITY:
ThisscheduleappliestothefollowingCustomersreceivingGasServicefromtheCityofPaloAlto
Utilities:
1. Commercial Customers who useless than 250,000 thermsper yearat onesite.
2. Master-metered residential Customersin multi-familyresidentialfacilities.
B. TERRITORY:
C.
This scheduleapplies anywherethe Cityof PaloAlto provides GasService.
UNBUNDLED RATES:Per Service
MonthlyService Charge:........................................................................................................$78.23
SupplyCharges:
Per Therm
1. Commodity(MonthlyMarket Based)..............................................$0.10-$2.00
2. CapandTrade Compliance Charges ...............................................$0.00-0.25
3. TransportationCharge.........................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge: .......................................................................................................$0.5767
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of CostComponents
Theactualbill amount is calculatedbasedon the applicablerates in SectionC above and
adjustedforanyapplicablediscounts, surcharges and/orTaxes. On aCustomer’sbill
statement,thebill amount maybebrokendown into appropriatecomponents as
calculatedunderSectionC.
The Commodity Charge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for
deliveryatPG&ECitygate,accountingfor deliverylossesto theCustomer’sMeter.
TheCapandTradeComplianceChargereflectstheCity’scostofregulatorycompliancewith
thestate’sCapandTradeProgram,includingthecostofacquiringcomplianceinstruments
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 andthe quantityof allowancesrequired.
(SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-( *)%&)%)()& *&
RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITYRATE SCHEDULE G-2
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-2-2
Supersedes Sheet No G-2-2
dated 7-1-2016
The TransportationCharge is basedon thecurrentPG&EG-WSLrate for PaloAlto,
accountingfor 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 bythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-2-G-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-2-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 underthePaloAltoGreen Gas Program:
1. Master-meteredresidentialCustomers in multi-familyresidential facilities.
2. CommercialCustomerswho useless than 250,000 therms per yearat onesite.
B. TERRITORY:
This scheduleapplies anywherethe Cityof Palo Alto provides GasService.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
1.100% Renewable/Full Greenoption:PerService
MonthlyService Charge:............................................................................................$78.23
SupplyCharges:
Per Therm
1. Commodity(MonthlyMarket Based).................................................... $0.10-$2.00
2. Cap andTrade Compliance Charges .....................................................$0.00-0.25
3. TransportationCharge...........................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge: ............................................................................................$0.5767
PaloAltoGreenGas Charge.................................................................................. $0.1200
2.100Thermblockoption:PerService
MonthlyService Charge:............................................................................................$78.23
SupplyCharges:
PerTherm
1. Commodity(MonthlyMarket Based).................................................... $0.10-$2.00
2. CapandTrade Compliance Charges .....................................................$0.00-0.25
3. TransportationCharge ...........................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge: ............................................................................................$0.5767
(SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-( *)%&)%)()& *&
RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND COMMERCIAL GREEN GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-2-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-2-G-2
Supersedes Sheet No G-2-G-2
dated 7-1-2016
PaloAltoGreenGas Charge(per100 therm block).............................................. $12.00
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of CostComponents
Theactualbill amount is calculatedbasedon theapplicableratesin Section C above and
adjustedforanyapplicable discounts, surcharges and/or Taxes. On aCustomer’s bill
statement,the bill amount maybebroken down into appropriatecomponents as
calculatedunder SectionC.
The Commodity Charge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for
deliveryat PG&E Citygate,accountingfor deliverylosses to theCustomer’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,
retailsales volumes and thequantityofallowancesrequired.
The Transportation Charge is based on the current PG&E G-WSL rate for Palo Alto,
accountingfor deliverylosses to the Customer’sMeter.
The Commodity Cap and Trade Compliance and Transportation Charges will fall within
the minimum/maximum rangesset forthin SectionC.
2.RequestforService
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
contiguousparcels of land with no interveningpublicright-of-ways (e.g. streets).
3.PaloAltoGreen Gas ProgramDescription 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 Greenoption), 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 bythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-2-G-3
Supersedes Sheet No G-2-G-3
dated 7-1-2016
Customers choosingtoparticipateshall fill out a PaloAltoGreen Gas Program application
providedbythe CustomerService Center.
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LARGE COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-3
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issuedbythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-3-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-3-1
dated 7-1-2016
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to the following Customers receiving Gas Service from the City of Palo
Alto Utilities:
1. Commercial Customerswhouseatleast 250,000 therms per yearatonesite.
2. Customers atCity-ownedgenerationfacilities.
B. TERRITORY:
This scheduleapplies anywheretheCityof Palo Altoprovides natural gas service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:Per Service
MonthlyService Charge: $377.43
SupplyCharges:
PerTherm
1. Commodity(MonthlyMarket Based)....................................................$0.10-$2.00
2. CapandTrade Compliance Charges .....................................................$0.00-0.25
3. TransportationCharge ...........................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge: .....................................................................................................$0.5687
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of CostComponents
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
calculatedunder Section C.
The Commodity Charge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for
deliveryat PG&E Citygate,accountingfor deliverylosses to the Customer’sMeter.
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
(SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-( *)%&)%)()& *&
LARGE COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-3
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issuedbythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-3-2
Supersedes Sheet No G-3-2
dated 7-1-2016
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,
retailsales volumes and thequantityofallowancesrequired.
The Transportation Charge is based on the current PG&E G-WSL rate for Palo Alto,
accountingfor deliverylosses to the Customer’sMeter.
The Commodity Cap and Trade Compliance and Transportation Charges will fall
within the minimum/maximum ranges set forthin SectionC.
2.RequestforService
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
contiguousparcels of land with no interveningpublicright-of-ways (e.g.streets).
3.Changing RateSchedules
Customers may request a rate schedule change at anytime to any applicable Cityof 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 bythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-3-G-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-3-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 underthePaloAltoGreen Gas Program:
1. CommercialCustomers who useatleast 250,000therms per yearatonesite.
2. Customers atCity-ownedgenerationfacilities.
B. TERRITORY:
This scheduleapplies anywheretheCityof Palo Altoprovides GasService.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
1.100% Renewable/Full Greenoption:PerService
MonthlyService Charge: $377.43
PerTherm
SupplyCharges:
1. Commodity(MonthlyMarket Based)..........................................................$0.10-$2.00
2. Cap andTrade Compliance Charges ........................................................$0.00-0.25
3. TransportationCharge.................................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge:.........................................................................................$0.5687
PaloAltoGreenGas Charge: ......................................................................................$0.1200
2.100Thermblockoption:PerService
MonthlyService Charge: $377.43
PerTherm
SupplyCharges:
1. Commodity(MonthlyMarket Based)..........................................................$0.10-$2.00
2. Cap andTrade Compliance Charges ..........................................................$0.00-0.25
3. TransportationCharge.................................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge: ...........................................................................................$0.687
PaloAltoGreenGas Charge(per100 therm block):....................................................$12.00
(SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-( *)%&)%)()& *&
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-3-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No G-3-G-2
Supersedes Sheet No G-3-G-2
dated 7-1-2016
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of CostComponents
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
calculatedunder Section C.
The Commodity Charge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for
deliveryat PG&E Citygate,accountingfor deliverylosses to the Customer’sMeter.
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,
retailsales volumes and thequantityofallowancesrequired.
The TransportationCharge is based on the current PG&EG-WSLrate for PaloAlto,
accountingfor deliverylosses to the Customer’sMeter.
The Commodity Cap and Trade Compliance and Transportation Charges will fall
within the minimum/maximum ranges set forthin SectionC.
2.RequestforService
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
contiguousparcels of land with no interveningpublicright-of-ways (e.g.streets).
3.PaloAltoGreen Gas ProgramDescription 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 Greenoption), orin 100 thermblocks.
Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a PaloAltoGreen Gas Program application
providedbythe CustomerService Center.
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COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITYRATE SCHEDULE G-10
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No.G-10-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-10-1
dated 7-1-2016
A. APPLICABILITY:
ThisscheduleappliestothesaleofnaturalgastotheCity-ownedcompressednaturalgas(CNG)fueling
station at theMunicipalService Centerin Palo Alto
B. TERRITORY:
Applies to locationattheMunicipalService Centerin Cityof PaloAlto.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:PerService
MonthlyService Charge:........................................................................................................$52.93
SupplyCharges:
PerTherm
1. Commodity(MonthlyMarket Based).....................................................................$0.10-$2.00
2. Cap andTrade Compliance Charges.......................................................................$0.00 to $0.25
3. TransportationCharge.............................................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge.......................................................................................................$0.0093
D. SPECIALCONDITIONS
1. Calculation of CostComponents
TheactualbillamountiscalculatedbasedontheapplicableratesinSectionCaboveandadjustedfor
anyapplicablediscounts,surchargesand/orTaxes.OnaCustomer’sbillstatement,thebillamount
maybebrokendown into appropriatecomponents ascalculatedunderSectionC.
The Commodity charge is based on the monthlynatural gas Bidweek Price Index for delivery at
PG&ECitygate,accountingfor deliverylosses to theCustomer’sMeter.
The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge reflects the City’s cost of regulatorycompliance with the
state’sCapandTradeProgram,includingthecostofacquiringcomplianceinstrumentssufficientto
covertheCity’sGasUtility’scomplianceobligations. TheCapandTradeComplianceChargewill
change in response to changing market conditions, retail sales volumes and the quantity of
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UTILITYRATE SCHEDULE G-10
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No.G-10-2
Supersedes Sheet No G-10-2
dated 7-1-2016
allowances required.
TheTransportationChargeisbasedonthecurrentPG&EG-WSLrateforPaloAlto,accountingfor
deliverylosses to theCustomer’s Meter.
TheCommodityCap andTrade Complianceand TransportationChargeswill fall within the
minimum/maximum range set forthinSectionC.
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COMPRESSED NATURAL GREEN GAS SERVICE
UTILITYRATE SCHEDULE G-10-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued bythe CityCouncil
Effective 11-1-2016
Sheet No.G-10-G-1
Supersedes Sheet No G-10-G--1
dated 7-1-2016
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:
TheCity-ownedcompressednaturalgas(CNG)fuelingstationlocatedattheMunicipalServiceCenter
in Cityof PaloAlto.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:PerService
MonthlyService Charge:........................................................................................................$52.93
SupplyCharges:
PerTherm
1. Commodity(MonthlyMarket Based)...............................................................$0.10-$2.00
2. Cap andTrade Compliance Charges.................................................................$0.00 to $0.25
3. TransportationCharge........................................................................................$0.00-$0.15
Distribution Charge......................................................................................................$0.0093
PaloAltoGreenGasCharge ..........................................................................................$0.1200
D. SPECIALCONDITIONS
1. Calculation of CostComponents
TheactualbillamountiscalculatedbasedontheapplicableratesinSectionCaboveandadjustedfor
anyapplicablediscounts,surchargesand/orTaxes.OnaCustomer’sbillstatement,thebillamount
maybebrokendown into appropriatecomponents ascalculatedunderSectionC.
The Commodity charge is based on the monthlynatural gas Bidweek Price Index for delivery at
PG&ECitygate,accountingfor deliverylosses to theCustomer’sMeter.
The Cap and Trade ComplianceCharge reflects theCity’s cost ofregulatorycompliancewith the
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state’s Cap and Trade Program, including the cost of acquiring compliance instruments
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 allowances required.
TheTransportationChargeisbasedonthecurrentPG&EG-WSLrateforPaloAlto,
accountingfor deliverylossesto theCustomer’s Meter.
The CommodityCap andTrade Compliance and Transportation Charges will fall within
the minimum/maximum range set forthinSectionC.
2. PaloAltoGreen Gas ProgramDescription and Participation
PaloAltoGreen Gas provides for the reduction of green-house gas (GHG) emissions
associatedwitha Customer’sGasusage,throughthepurchaseofcertifiedenvironmental
offsets, with a preference to projects located in California. Purchases are made to
match 100% of the therm usage at the Customer’spremises everymonth.
CustomerschoosingtoparticipateshallfilloutaPaloAltoGreenGasProgramapplication
provided bythe CustomerService Center.
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