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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9633160929 jb 6053839 1 Resolution No. 9633 Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Utilities Rate Schedule E­15 (Electric Service Connections), Utilities Rule and Regulation 2 (Definitions and Abbreviations), and Utilities Rule and Regulation 18 (Utility Service Connections and Facilities on Customer Premises) R E C I T A L S A. 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. B. On October 24, 2016 program, including the use of revenues from the sale of Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits. Implementation of this program requires that certain Utilities Rate Schedules, Rules and Regulations be amended to conform with program terms and conditions. The Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby RESOLVES as follows: SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule E­15 (Electric Service Connections) is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E­15, as amended, shall become effective November 1, 2016. SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rule and Regulation 2 (Definitions and Abbreviations) is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 2, as amended, shall become effective November 1, 2016. SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utilities Rule and Regulation is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 18, as amended, shall become effective November 1, 2016. SECTION 4. The City Council finds as follows: a. The change proposed to Utility Rate Schedule E­15 (Electric Service Connections) is to provide a credit of up to $3,000 per connection on electric service connection fees related to the installation of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment needed to charge Electric Vehicles at single family and multi­family residences. b. No new or increased fees are proposed for Utility Rate Schedule E­15, and all existing fees within Rate Schedule E­15 remain unchanged by the adoption of this resolution. Revenue derived from the implementation of the existing, unchanged provisions of Utility Rate Schedule E ­15 does not exceed the funds required to DocuSign Envelope ID: BB4AB6F9-4D6D-491D-AD97-739DAD767248 160929 jb 6053839 2 provide electric service and shall continue to be used only for the purpose set forth in Article VII, Section 2, of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto. c. The fees and charges set forth in Utility Rate Schedule E­15 that have not been amended by this resolution remain charges imposed for a specific government service or product provided directly to the payer that are not provided to those not charged, and do not exceed the reasonable costs to the City of providing the service or product. SECTION 5. The adoption of this resolution amending Utility Rate Schedule E ­15 (Electric Service Connections) is not a project requiring California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, under California Public Resources Code Sec. 21080(b)(8)21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because it is an administrative governmental activity which will not cause a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. INTRODUCED AND PASSED: October 24, 2016 AYES: BERMAN, BURT, FILSETH, HOLMAN, KNISS, SCHARFF, SCHMID NOES: ABSENT: DUBOIS, WOLBACH ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED: Senior Deputy City Attorney City Manager Director of Utilities Director of Administrative Services DocuSign Envelope ID: BB4AB6F9-4D6D-491D-AD97-739DAD767248 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No.E-15-1Supersedes Sheet No. E-15-1 dated 6-27-16 ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15 A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to all connections, expansions, and upgrades to the City's Electric Distribution System except those that serve street lighting or traffic signals. B. TERRITORY: All territory within the incorporated limits of the City and land owned or leased by the City. C. ADVANCE ENGINEERING FEES Advance Engineering Fees must be paid to start the engineering process and are non-refundable. The Advance Engineering Fees will be credited against the estimated job cost prior to the collection of construction fees. Advance Engineering Fees will not be collected for Service Connections that do not require a job estimate. D. ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICE CONNECTION FEES All estimated on-site, off-site Distribution System, and Service Connection fees must be paid prior to the scheduling of any construction or connections to the City's Electrical Distribution System. E. SUMMARY OF FEES: The following schedule of common fees is for summary purposes. Sections C and F herein describe in detail the specific fees and conditions under which they are required. 1. UNDERGROUND SYSTEMS: Service Connections Which Do Not Require an Estimate Service Connection Fees (1) Residential ..........................................................................................................$850 (2) Residential: Rear Easement ............................................................................$1,900 (3) Multi-Family/Commercial/Industrial 200A or less, Single Phase ..................$1,160 (4) Multi-Family/Commercial/Industrial Greater Than 200A ....................By Estimate DocuSign Envelope ID: BB4AB6F9-4D6D-491D-AD97-739DAD767248 ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No.E-15-2Supersedes Sheet No. E-15-2 dated 6-27-16 Service Connections That Require Estimates Advance Engineering Fees (1) Residential .........................................................................................................$800 (2) Multi-Family/Commercial/Industrial 200A or Less ........................................$1800 (3) Multi-Family/Commercial/Industrial Greater Than 200A ....................By Estimate On-Site Distribution System Fees (1) Residential ..........................................................................................................N/A (2) Multi-Family/Commercial/Industrial ............................By Estimate Off-Site Distribution System Fees (1) Residential .............................................................................................By Estimate (2) Multi-Family/Commercial/Industrial ....................................................By Estimate 2. OVERHEAD SYSTEMS: All Service Connection fees are based on a maximum 100-foot service length. If additional service length is required there may be additional fees. Service Connection Fees (1) Residential 200 A or Less .................................................................................$840 (2) Residential Mid-span 200A or Less ...............................................................$1,930 (3) Multi-Family/Commercial/Industrial 200A or Less .......................................$1,180 (4) All Others ..............................................................................................By Estimate 3. TEMPORARY SERVICES: Temporary service charges 200A maximum, 250 V maximum, 3-wire services 100' in length are shown in the following table. Fees for services requiring greater Voltage or capacity will be determined by estimate. Overhead Service Connection Fees (1) Residential .........................................................................................................$970 (2) Multi-Family/Commercial/Industrial 200A or Less ..........................................$970 (3) Multi-Family/Commercial/Industrial Greater Than 200A ....................By Estimate DocuSign Envelope ID: BB4AB6F9-4D6D-491D-AD97-739DAD767248 ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No.E-15-3Supersedes Sheet No. E-15-3 dated 6-27-16 Underground Service Connection Fees (1) Residential .........................................................................................................$970 (2) Multi-Family/Commercial/Industrial 200A or Less ..........................................$970 (3) Multi-Family/Commercial/Industrial Greater Than 200A ....................By Estimate F. FEES: 1. UNDERGROUND SYSTEMS Connection fees for new or replacement services to the underground electrical system consist of one or more of the following: Service Connection Fee, On-site Distribution System Fee and/or Off-site Distribution System Fee. (A) Service Connection Fees: Where the City connects any Customer to the electrical Distribution System, a Service Connection fee shall be charged. A one-time waiver of this fee is granted for services connected during the construction of an underground conversion district. (1) Residential - Single Family These fees apply to a development in which Electric Metering will be on a single- family basis. (a) For a 250 Volt maximum, 200 Amp or less service ........................................$850 (b) For any connection requiring greater capacity the fee shall be the estimate of the installation cost or $850 whichever is greater. (c) For a 250 Volt maximum, 200 Amp max service from a rear easement ......$1,900 (d) For any rear easement connection requiring greater capacity the fee shall be the estimate of the installation cost or $1,900, whichever is greater. (2) Commercial/Industrial These fees apply to commercial, industrial, multi-family residential services. (a) For a 250 Volt maximum, 200 Amp or less service .....................................$1,160 DocuSign Envelope ID: BB4AB6F9-4D6D-491D-AD97-739DAD767248 ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No.E-15-4Supersedes Sheet No. E-15-4 dated 6-27-16 (b) For any connection requiring greater capacity, the fee shall be the estimate of the installation costs or $1,160, whichever is greater. (3) Where the City installs, or will install, Electric Meters in a new development (single family, multi-family, or commercial/industrial inclusive) consisting of 30 (thirty) units or more, the connection fee shall include the estimate of the cost to furnish all electric meters with AMR-ERTs. (B) On-site Distribution System Fees: Where the City installs or will install the underground conductors (primary or secondary), switches or transformers in and on facilities provided by the developer within the boundaries of a sub-division or other development, an on-site distribution system fee shall be charged. The fee shall be the estimate of the installation costs. (C) Off-Site Distribution System Fees: Where the City installs or will install an electric distribution system, system extension, or system reinforcement outside the boundaries of a sub-division or other development to be served, an off-site distribution system fee shall apply. The fee shall be the estimate of the installation costs. 2. OVERHEAD SYSTEMS Connection fees shall apply for all new services or for service upgrades exceeding 200 Amps. Overhead services that do not require the addition of poles to the system will be the standard service for residential areas not in Underground Districts. Underground Service will be required for all new industrial, commercial, and multi-family residential construction. No new construction that will require new poles to be added to the system shall be permitted except with the approval of the Electric Engineering Manager and only after a finding that an underground service is not feasible. Replacement of existing overhead services with new overhead services will be allowed so long as the new service does not exceed the size of the existing service, 200 Amperes for single-family residential or 400 Amps for all others, whichever is greater. Replacement of 250 Volt, 200 Amp maximum, 3-wire overhead residential service drops to existing structures will be done by the City at no cost to the customer providing such a DocuSign Envelope ID: BB4AB6F9-4D6D-491D-AD97-739DAD767248 ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No.E-15-5Supersedes Sheet No. E-15-5 dated 6-27-16 replacement does not require relocation of the connection at the pole or mid-span, does not require relocation at the house by more than 10 feet, and does not exceed 100 feet in length. (A) Overhead Service Connection Replacement Fees: (1) Residential Single Family These fees apply to development in which electric metering will be on a single-family basis. (a) For a 250 Volt maximum, 200 Amp or less, 3 and 4 wire services, 100 feet in length maximum services ...........................................................$840 (b) For a 250 Volt maximum, 200 Amp or less, 3 and 4 wire services, 100 feet in length maximum services, mid-span connection .....................$1,930 (c) For all others the fee shall be the estimate of the installation cost or $840, whichever is greater. (2) Commercial/ Industrial These fees apply to commercial, industrial, multi-family residential services. (a) For a 250 Volt maximum, 200 Amp or less, 3 and 4 wire services, 100 feet in length maximum service ..........................................................$1,180 (b) For all others the fee shall be the estimate of the installation cost or $1,180, whichever is greater. (3) Replacement of Overhead Services of greater Voltage, other than described above when done for the customer benefit, or when required due to damage by customer, shall be the estimate of the installation costs. 3. TEMPORARY SERVICE A fee shall be charged to connect Temporary Service. The Customer shall furnish all equipment up to the designated point-of-service. This Point-of-Service will usually be the weatherhead for overhead temporary Services in overhead distribution areas or the secondary connection box for underground temporary Services in underground distribution system areas. The City will not supply overhead Temporary Services in underground service areas or underground temporary DocuSign Envelope ID: BB4AB6F9-4D6D-491D-AD97-739DAD767248 ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No.E-15-6Supersedes Sheet No. E-15-6 dated 6-27-16 services in overhead distribution system areas. The City will supply: overhead conductors and Meter for overhead Temporary Services; and Meter only for underground Temporary Services. The City will connect both overhead and underground Services to the City's electrical Distribution System. Any additional off-site facilities or work required shall be provided and removed by the Utility at the Customer's expense. (A) Overhead Temporary Service Fees: (1) For a 250 Volt, 200 Amp, 3 wire service, 100 feet in length maximum service ......................................................................$970 (2) The fees for a Temporary Service of greater length and capacity or Voltage shall be the estimate of the installation and removal costs or $970, whichever is greater. (B) Underground Temporary Service Fees: (1) For a 250 Volt, 200 Amp, 3-wire maximum service, If a service box is available at the property ...........................................................$970 (2) If a Service box is not available at the property, the Charges to provide a Service box will be at the C expense. (3) The fees for a Temporary Service of greater length and capacity or Voltage shall be the estimate of the installation and removal costs or $970, whichever is greater. 4. GENERATOR INTERCONNECTION A fee shall be charged for evaluation of Generator Interconnection Applications performed pursuant to Rule and Regulation 27. An Initial Review for Simplified Interconnection will be performed. No fee is charged for this initial review. If it is determined that a Supplemental Review will be required, an Advance Engineering Fee will be charged. The Advance Engineering Fee will be applied to any Detailed Study fees or Interconnection fees. (A) Advance Engineering Fees: DocuSign Envelope ID: BB4AB6F9-4D6D-491D-AD97-739DAD767248 ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No.E-15-7Supersedes Sheet No. E-15-7 dated 6-27-16 (1) Net Energy Metering projects (this does not include projects with a size less than or equal to 10 kW taking Service under the Net Energy Metering Successor Program) .....................................................................................................$0 (2) All Projects not covered under section 4(A.)(1), which are greater than 10 kW and less than 100 kW in capacity ..........................................................................$675 (3) All Projects not covered under section 4(A)(1), which are greater than or equal to 100 kW and less than 500 kW in capacity ............................................$4,500 (4) All Projects not covered under section 4(A)(1), which are 500 kW or greater in capacity ...........................................................................................................$8,500 (B) Detailed Study: (1) Net Energy Metering projects (this does not include projects with a size less than or equal to 10 kW taking Service under the Net Energy Metering Successor Program) .....................................................................................................$0 (2) All Projects not covered under section 4(B.)(1) shall be responsible for the actual costs of the Detailed Study, as determined by CPAU. (C) Interconnection Fees: (1) Net Energy Metering projects (this does not include projects taking Service under the Net Energy Metering Successor Program) ..................................................$0 (2) All projects less than or equal to 10 kW not under section 4(C.)(1) .......................$123 (3) All Projects not under section 4(C.)(1) or 4(C.)(2) shall be responsible for the actual costs of design and installation of interconnection equipment. 5. PALO ALTO CLEAN LOCAL ENERGY ACCESSIBLE NOW PROGRAM A monthly fee shall be charged for Meter maintenance and administrative services for Generators participating in the Palo Alto Clean Local Energy Accessible Now (CLEAN) Program. (1) Metering and administrative fee .........................................................................$34.73 DocuSign Envelope ID: BB4AB6F9-4D6D-491D-AD97-739DAD767248 ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No.E-15-8Supersedes Sheet No. E-15-8 dated 6-27-16 G. CREDITS: 1. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Credit: For single family or multi-family Service Connections only, if the installation of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment will require a capacity upgrade of Electric Distribution System Equipment, a connection fee credit may be available under the City Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( LC FS ) Program. The credit shall be equal to the estimated cost of the upgrade of electric distribution system equipment, and may not exceed $3,000 per connection. When Service Connection is triggered by EVSE installation, the connection fee shall be the greater of a) the estimate of the installation costs minus the LCFS credit, or b) the minimum fee shown in section F.1(A)(1) (for single family Service Connections) or F.1(A)(2) (for multi-family Service Connections). The availability of the credit is subject to LCFS Program rules and funding availability. H. NOTES: 1.These fees apply to all vacant land except where the fees are recorded as previously paid. 2.The Customer is responsible for the installation of all equipment from the facility to the designated Point-of-Service. For underground systems, this includes conduit and conductors. For overhead systems, because the Point-of-Service is the weatherhead or point of attachment to the facility, this includes the mast or riser and all conductors therein. 3.When the City replaces a Service, the Customer is obligated to accept a shutdown of Utility Service during regular working hours. The time of the shutdown shall be agreed upon as mutually acceptable. When, for the convenience of the Customer, the shutdown is during other than regular working hours, it shall be done entirely at the Customer's expense. The Customer shall pay the entire cost of the overtime labor, not the incremental cost. 4.The City can generally provide service availability from 30 to 45 days after all fees are paid except when long lead-time equipment or materials are required. Consult the City for estimated lead-times. 5.The City cannot be held liable for delays in Service connection caused by conditions beyond its control, including, but not limited to, delays in the arrival of equipment such as transformers, switches and cable. {End} DocuSign Envelope ID: BB4AB6F9-4D6D-491D-AD97-739DAD767248 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 1 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 A. ABBREVIATIONS AMI Advanced Metering Infrastructure AMR Automated Meter Reading AER Advance Engineering Request APGA American Public Gas Association ARB - Air Resources Board (California) AWWA American Water Works Association Btu British Thermal Unit ccf Hundred Cubic Feet (water) CEC California Energy Commission CNG - Compressed Natural Gas CPAU City of Palo Alto Utilities CPI Consumer Price Index CPUC California Public Utilities Commission Dark Fiber (Optic) Licensing Agreement DOE Department of Energy (Federal) DOT Department of Transportation (Federal) DSM Demand-side Management Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment ERU Equivalent Residential Unit Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Kilovar Kilovar-hours kW Kilowatt kWh Kilowatt-hour LCFS Low Carbon Fuel Standard MW Megawatt MMBtu One million Btu. NCPA Northern California Power Agency NEC National Electric Code, Latest Version Net Energy Metering Net Energy Metering Aggregation Net Energy Metering Interconnection Agreement NRTL Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory PAMC Palo Alto Municipal Code (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 2 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 PSIG Per square inch gauge RAP Rate Assistance Program PPA Power Purchase Agreement PST Pacific Standard Time RTP Real-time Pricing RWQCP Regional Water Quality Control Plant Time of Use Western Area Power Administration UUT Utilities Users Tax B. GENERAL DEFINITIONS Account The identification billing system for Utility Services. Advance Engineering Fee A non-refundable fee paid at the start of an engineering review process. The Advance Engineering Fees will be credited against the estimated job cost prior to collection of construction fees. Agency Any local, county, state or federal governmental body or quasi-governmental body, including, without limitation, the CPUC, the FERC and any joint powers agency, but excluding the City and any board, commission or council of the City. Aggregation Customer A Customer with a Renewable Electrical Generation Facility wishing to install an eligible Renewable Electrical Generation Facility that is sized to offset separately metered electric loads on adjacent or contiguous properties that are solely owned, leased, or rented by them, and who have signed the Net Energy Metering Interconnection Agreement for NEM Aggregation. Affected System An electric system, other than distribution or transmission system, that may be affected by the proposed Interconnection. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 3 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Affected System Operator The entity that operates an Affected System. Applicant An individual, corporation, partnership, Agency, or other legal entity or authorized agent of same, requesting CPAU to supply any or all of the following: 1. Electric Service 2. Water Service 3. Gas Service 4. Wastewater Collection 5. Refuse Service 6. Storm and Surface Water Drainage Service 7. Fiber Optics Service Or, an entity submitting an Application for Interconnection pursuant to Rule 27. Application (for Interconnection of Generating Facilities) An approved standard form (Load Sheet) submitted to CPAU for Interconnection of a Generating Facility. Beneficiary Account The Electric Service Meter(s) serviced by an Aggregation Generating Facility, as listed on the Aggregation NEMA-IA form. Bidweek Price Index The price reported in Natural Gas Intelligence Bidweek California under the column for the calendar month. Billing Period Also service or The normal Billing Period for CPAU Customers is approximately 30 days, with variations occurring due to staff availability, holiday scheduling, field verification of Meter readings, or any other billing-related issues requiring additional investigation prior to issuance of the bill. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 4 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 British Thermal Unit Also tu The standard sub-unit of measurement comprising a Therm of natural Gas. One (1) Therm equals 100,000 Btu. Business Day Any day, except a Saturday, Sunday, or any day observed as a legal holiday by the City. Business Partner A Utilities customer having multiple service locations in the City of Palo Alto. Certification Test A test pursuant to Rule 27 that verifies conformance of certain equipment with approved performance standards in order to be classified as Certified Equipment. Certification Tests are performed by NRTLs. Certification; Certified; Certificate The documented results of a successful Certification Test. Certified Equipment Equipment that has passed all required Certification Tests. Charge Any assessment, cost, fee, surcharge or levy for Utility Service other than a Tax, including metered and unmetered Utility Service, capacity, connections, construction, penalties, and mandated or required Customer financial obligations for Service. Charter The Charter of the City of Palo Alto. City Attorney The individual designated as the City Attorney of the City under Section 2.08.120 of Chapter 2.08 of Title 2 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, and any Person who is designated the representative of the City Attorney. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 5 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Collector The Person(s) authorized under Section 5.20.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to provide collection, processing and disposal of Refuse including Solid Waste, Compostable Materials and Recyclable Materials pursuant to one or more written contracts with the City. City Manager The individual designated as the City Manager of the City under Section 2.08.140 of Chapter 2.08 of Title 2 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, and any Person who is designated the representative of the City Manager. City of Palo Alto, or City The government of the City of Palo Alto, a chartered City and a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the Laws of the State of California, with a principal place of business located at 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, County of Santa Clara. For the purposes of these Rules and Regulations, the term may include services provided by both the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department and the City of Palo Alto Public Works Department. City of Palo Alto Public Works Department (Public Works) The City Department responsible for providing Refuse Service, Wastewater Treatment and Storm and Surface Water Drainage Services. Other Utility Services such as Water, Gas, Electric, Wastewater Collection, and Fiber Optics are provided by the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department. City of Palo Alto Utilities Department (CPAU) The City Department responsible for providing Water, Gas, Electric, Wastewater Collection and Fiber Optic Utility Services. Other Utility Services such as Refuse Service, Wastewater Treatment and Storm and Surface Water Drainage are provided by the City of Palo Alto Public Works Department. Code The words "the Code" or "this Code" shall mean the Palo Alto Municipal Code. Commercial Service Commercial Utility Service is provided to businesses, non-profit organizations, public institutions, and industrial Customers. The term also applies to Utility Services through Master Meters serving multi- family Residential dwellings and common areas of multi-family facilities. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 6 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Compostable Materials Organic materials designated by the City as acceptable for collection and processing, including, without limitation, yard trimmings, food scraps, soiled paper and compostable plastics, but excluding animal manure, sewage sludge, and human biological infectious wastes. Container Any bin, box, cart, compactor, drop box, roll-off box, or receptacle used for storage of Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, Compostable Materials or other materials designated by the City to be collected by the City Collector. Cubic Foot of Gas (cf) The quantity of Gas that, at a temperature of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit and a pressure of 14.73 pounds per square inch absolute, occupies one cubic foot. Curtailment The act of reducing or interrupting the delivery of natural Gas. Customer The Person, corporation, Agency, or entity that receives or is entitled to receive Utility Service(s) from the City of Palo Alto, or in whose name Service is rendered for a particular Account as evidenced by the signature on the Application, contract, or agreement for Service. In the absence of a signed instrument, a Customer shall be identified by the receipt of any payment of bills regularly issued in the name of the Person, corporation, or Agency regardless of the identity of the actual user of the Utility Service(s). Customer-Generator: An customer- as that term is defined by the California Public Utilities Code section 2827, as the same may be amended from time to time. Dark Fiber A Fiber Optic cable provided to end-users or resellers by CPAU without any of the light transmitters, receivers, or electronics required for telecommunications over the Fiber. Infrastructure for Fiber Optic activation is provided by the reseller or end-user. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 7 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Dark Fiber Infrastructure Components of the CPAU Fiber Optic Distribution System required to provide Service to Customers (licensees), that are attached, owned, controlled or used by the City, located overhead or underground within the Public Right-of-Way, the Public Utility Easements and Leased Service Properties. Dark Fiber (Optic) Licensing Agreement The mandatory contractual agreement between the City and the customer specifying the terms, conditions and pricing to access the City of Palo Dark Fiber (Optic) Ring. Dedicated Distribution Transformer A Distribution Transformer that is dedicated to serving a single premise. Demand The highest rate of delivery of Electric energy, measured in Kilowatts (kW) or kilovolt amperes (kVA) occurring instantaneously or registered over a fixed time period (normally fifteen minutes unless otherwise specified within a monthly billing cycle). Demand Charge An electrical Charge or rate that is applied to a metered Demand reading expressed in Kilowatts to compute a Demand Charge component of a Electric bill. Demarcation Point The Demarcation Point for a project shall be the Customer side of the panel onto which the CPAU Fiber terminates within the Customer Premises, unless otherwise specified in the Proposal for Dark Fiber Services. Deposit A fixed amount (residential customers), or an estimated amount based upon usage (commercial customers, except Fiber Optic), to be paid to the Utilities Department upon submission of an Application for Service. Deposits from customers with good payment history will be retained for 36 months and returned to the customer. Customers with inconsistent payment history will have deposits retained or re- submitted until Utility Service on the account is permanently discontinued. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 8 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Detailed Study An engineering study consisting of an Interconnection System Impact Study and Interconnection Facilities Study for the purpose of identifying Interconnection Facilities, Distribution Upgrades and Reliability Network Upgrades. Disconnect Notice A written notice from CPAU to the customer indicating the date that Utility Service will be terminated or discontinued unless payment is tendered to mitigate an outstanding balance or until a operating condition is brought into compliance with CPAU regulations and requirements. Discontinuance of Service The closing of a Utilities account. Considered to be a permanent cessation of service unlike temporary termination of service for non-payment. Distribution Services Includes, but is not limited to, Utility Service provided by the Distribution System and other Services such as billing, meter reading, administration, marketing, and Customer Services. Does not include Services directly related to the Interconnection of a Generating Facility as per Rule 27. Distribution System The infrastructure owned and operated by CPAU which is capable of transmitting electrical power, other than Interconnection Facilities, or transporting Water, Wastewater, or Gas within the City of Palo Alto. The Electric Distribution System transmits power from the Interconnection with PG&E to Meter located on the Premises. The Gas Distribution System transports Gas from PG&E receiving stations to Meter located on the Customer Premises. The Water Distribution System transports Water from the San Francisco Water Department receiving stations and CPAU wells to the meter located on the Customer Premises. The Wastewater Collection System transports sewage from the Premises to the Water Quality Control Plant. Effluent Treated or untreated Wastewater flowing out of a Wastewater treatment facility, sewer, or industrial outfall. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 9 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Electric, Electric Service Utility Service provided to residents and business owners in the City of Palo Alto consisting of generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power for retail use. Electric Service is provided by the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) The conductors, including the ungrounded, grounded, and equipment grounding conductors and the electric vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, and all other fittings, devices, power outlets, or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises wiring and the electric vehicle. EVSE is as defined in the California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24, Part 3, Chapter 6, Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Charging System), as amended. Enterprise Funds, Enterprise Services A budgetary identification for individual Utilities services. Each individual Utility (electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, storm drain, fiber optic, refuse) has its own operating and capital budgets, staffing, contracts, financial obligations, cash reserves, etc. combined into specific Enterprise Funds. Emergency An actual or imminent condition or situation, which jeopardizes Distribution System Integrity. Emergency Service Electric Service supplied to, or made available to, Load devices which are operated only in Emergency situations or in testing for same. Energy Services Energy commodity and any applicable ancillary Services used to generate and transport such commodity from its origin to the Point of Receipt. May also mean the sale of value added Services associated orrelated to the Provision and/or usage of energy commodity. Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) This is the basic unit for computing storm and surface water drainage fees. All single-family Residential properties are billed the number of specified in the table contained in Utility Rate Schedule D-1, according to parcel size. All other properties have ERU's computed to the nearest 1/10 ERU using this formula: No. Of ERU = Impervious Area (sq. ft.) / 2,500 sq. ft. Final Bill (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 10 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 The last bill that is issued upon permanent discontinuance of service. This bill will combine ending financial debits and credits, close the account, and terminate all further customer and Utility financial obligations. Fiber Optic, Fiber Optic Service A solid core of optical transmission material. Fiber Optic Service that is provided by the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department is referred to as Dark Fiber. Fiber Optic Backbone The high-density portion of the Dark Fiber Infrastructure installed and owned by the City. Force Majeure The occurrence of any event that has, had or may have an adverse effect on the design, construction, installation, management, operation, testing, use or enjoyment of the Utility Services, which is beyond the reasonable control of the parties and which event includes, but is not limited to, an Act of God, an irresistible superhuman cause, an act of a superior governmental authority, an act of a public enemy, a labor dispute or strike or a boycott which could not be reasonably contemplated by the City or Customer affected thereby, a defect in manufactured equipment (including, but not limited to, the Dark Fibers), fire, floods, earthquakes, or any other similar cause. Function Some combination of hardware and software designed to provide specific features or capabilities. Its use, as in Protective Function, is intended to encompass a range of implementations from a single- purpose device to a section of software and specific pieces of hardware within a larger piece of equipment to a collection of devices and software. Gas Any combustible gas or vapor, or combustible mixture of gaseous constituents used to produce heat by burning. It shall include, but not be limited to, natural gas, gas manufactured from coal or oil, gas obtained from biomass or from landfill, or a mixture of any or all of the above. Gas, Gas Service Utility Service provided to residents and business owners in the City of Palo Alto consisting of procurement, transmission, and distribution of Gas for retail use. Gas Service is provided by the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 11 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Generating Facility All Generators, electrical wires, equipment, and other facilities owned or provided by Producer for the purpose of producing Electric power. This includes a solar or wind turbine Renewable Electrical Generation Facility that is the subject of a Net Energy Metering and Interconnection Agreement and Rule and Regulation 29. Generator A device converting mechanical, chemical or solar energy into electrical energy, including all of its protective and control Functions and structural appurtenances. One or more Generators comprise a Generating Facility. Gross Nameplate Rating; Gross Nameplate Capacity The total gross generating capacity of a Generator or Generating Facility as designated by the manufacturer(s) of the Generator(s). Initial Review The review by CPAU, following receipt of an Application, to determine the following: (a) whether the Generating Facility qualifies for Simplified Interconnection; or (b) if the Generating Facility can be made to qualify for Interconnection with a Supplemental Review determining any additional requirements. Inspector The authorized Inspector, agent, or representative of CPAU. Interconnection; Interconnected The physical connection of a Generating Facility in accordance with the requirements of the Utilities Rules and Regulations so that Parallel Operation with Distribution System can occur (has occurred). Interconnection Agreement An agreement between CPAU and the Producer providing for the Interconnection of a Generating Facility that gives certain rights and obligations to effect or end Interconnection. For the purposes of the Utilities Rules and Regulations, the Net Energy Metering and Interconnection Agreement (for NEM and NEM Aggregation Customers), and the Power Purchase Agreements authorized by the City Council may be considered as Interconnection Agreements for purposes of defining such term. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 12 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Interconnection Facilities The electrical wires, switches and related equipment that are required in addition to the facilities required to provide Electric Distribution Service to a Customer to allow Interconnection. Interconnection Facilities may be located on either side of the Point of Common Coupling as appropriate to their purpose and design. Interconnection Facilities may be integral to a Generating Facility or provided separately. Interconnection Facilities Study A study conducted by CPAU for an Interconnection Customer under the Detailed Study process to determine a list of facilities (including Interconnection Facilities, Distribution Upgrades, and Reliability Network Upgrades as identified in the Interconnection System Impact Study), the cost of those facilities, and the time required to interconnect the Generating Facility with distribution ortransmission System. Interconnection Request An request to interconnect a new Generating Facility, or to increase the capacity of, or make a Material Modification to the operating characteristics of, an existing Generating Facility that is interconnected with Distribution or Transmission System. Interconnection Study A study to establish the requirements for Interconnection of a Generating Facility with Distribution System. Interconnection System Impact Study An engineering study conducted by CPAU for an Interconnection Customer under the Independent Study Process that evaluates the impact of the proposed interconnection on the safety and reliability of distribution and/or transmission system and, if applicable, an Affected System. Internet Exchange Any Internet data center for telecommunications equipment and computer equipment for the purposes of enabling traffic exchange and providing commercial-grade data center services. Island; Islanding A condition on Electric Distribution System in which one or more Generating Facilities deliver power to Customers using a portion of Distribution System that is electrically isolated from the remainder of Distribution System. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 13 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Junction A location on the Dark Fiber Infrastructure where equipment is installed for the purpose of connecting communication cables. Junction Site The area within the Transmission Pathway at which a Junction is located. Kilovar (kVar) A unit of reactive power equal to 1,000 reactive volt-amperes. Kilovar-hours (kVarh) The amount of reactive flow in one hour, at a constant rate of Kilovar. Kilowatt (kW) A unit of power equal to 1,000 watts. Kilowatt-hour (kWh) The amount of energy delivered in one hour, when delivery is at a constant rate of one Kilowatt; a standard unit of billing for electrical energy. Law Any administrative or judicial act, decision, bill, Certificate, Charter, Code, constitution, opinion, order, ordinance, policy, procedure, Rate, Regulation, resolution, Rule, Schedule, specification, statute, tariff, or other requirement of any district, local, municipal, county, joint powers, state, or federal Agency, or any other Agency having joint or several jurisdiction over the City of Palo Alto or City of Palo Alto Utilities or Public Works Customers, including, without limitation, any regulation or order of an official orquasi-official entity or body. Licensed Fibers One or more fibers comprising a part of the Dark Fiber Infrastructure that are dedicated to the exclusive use of the Customer under the Provisions of the Dark Fiber License Agreement, Proposal to Dark Fiber Services Agreement and the Utilities Rules and Regulations. Licensed Fibers Route A defined path of Licensed Fibers that is identified by specific End Points. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 14 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Load(s) The Electric power Demand (kW) of the Customer at its Service Address within a measured period of time, normally 15 minutes, or the quantity of Gas required by a Customer at its Service Address, measured in MMBtu per Day. Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) A program developed and administered by the California Air Resources Board to lower the carbon intensity of transportation fuel under the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32). Through the LCFS program, the City, through its Electric Utility, receives credits for providing electricity to charge electric vehicles. These credits are sold and the funds are utilized to benefit current or future electric vehicle customers, educate the public on the benefits of electric vehicle transportation, and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. Lower Sewer Lateral The portion of the wastewater pipe from the Wastewater Main to the City Sewer Cleanout or to the property line if there is no City Sewer Cleanout. Master-metering Where CPAU installs one Service and Meter to supply more than one residence, apartment dwelling unit, mobile home space, store, or office. Maximum Generation For a customer with a non-utility generator located on the side of the Point of Common Coupling, the Maximum Generation for that non-utility generator during any billing period is the maximum average generation in kilowatts taken during any 15-minute interval in that billing period provided that in case the generator output is intermittent or subject to violent fluctuations, the City may use a 5-minute interval. Meter The instrument owned and maintained by CPAU that is used for measuring either the Electricity, Gas or Water delivered to the Customer. Metering The measurement of electrical power flow in kW and/or energy in kWh, and, if necessary, reactive power in kVar at a point, and its display to CPAU as required by Rule 27. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 15 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Metering Equipment All equipment, hardware, software including Meter cabinets, conduit, etc., that are necessary for Metering. Meter Read The recording of usage data from Metering Equipment. Minimum Charge The least amount for which Service will be rendered in accordance with the Rate Schedule. Momentary Parallel Operation The Interconnection of a Generating Facility to the Distribution System for one second (60 cycles) or less. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) A laboratory accredited to perform the Certification Testing requirements under Rule 27. Net Electricity Consumer A Customer-Generator whose Generating Facility produces less electricity than is supplied by CPAU during a particular period, as such definition may otherwise be modified or supplemented by any definition in California Public Utilities Code section 2827(h)(2), as the same may be amended from time to time. Net Energy Metering Net Energy Metering means measuring the difference between the electricity supplied through Electric utility Distribution System and the electricity generated by the customer- facility and delivered to Electric utility Distribution System over a specified twelve-month period. Net Energy Metering Cap (NEM Cap) Five (5) percent of the historical system peak of 190 MW from 2006, or 9.5 MW, using the Alternating Current (AC) capacity rating. Where the CEC AC rating is not available, CPAU will multiply the inverter AC nameplate rating by 0.86. Net Generation Metering (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 16 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Metering of the net electrical power of energy output in kW or energy in kWh, from a given Generating Facility. This may also be the measurement of the difference between the total electrical energy produced by a Generator and the electrical energy consumed by the auxiliary equipment necessary to operate the Generator. Net Nameplate Rating The Gross Nameplate Rating minus the consumption of electrical power of a Generator or Generating Facility as designated by the manufacturer(s) of the Generator(s). Net Surplus Customer-Generator A Customer-Generator Generating Facility produces more electricity than is supplied by CPAU, during a particular period, as such definition may otherwise be modified or supplemented by any definition in California Public Utilities Code section 2827(h)(3), as the same may be amended from time to time. Net Surplus Electricity Compensation A per kilowatthour rate offered by CPAU to the Net Surplus Customer-Generators (excluding Aggregation Customers) for net surplus electricity, as such definition may otherwise be modified or supplemented by any definition in California Public Utilities Code section 2827(b)(8), as the same may be amended from time to time. Non-Islanding Designed to detect and disconnect from an Unintended Island with matched Load and generation. Reliance solely on under/over voltage and frequency trip is not considered sufficient to qualify as Non- Islanding. Occupied Domestic Dwelling Any house, cottage, flat, or apartment unit having a kitchen, bath, and sleeping facilities, which is occupied by a Person or Persons. Parallel Operation The simultaneous operation of a Generator with power delivered or received by CPAU while Interconnected. For the purpose of this Rule, Parallel Operation includes only those Generating Facilities that are Interconnected with Distribution System for more than 60 cycles (one second). (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 17 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Performance Test, Performance Tested After the completion of any Fiber Interconnection work, the City will conduct a Performance Test of each Fiber constituting a part of the proposed leased fibers to determine its compliance with the Performance Specifications. Performance Specifications These specifications will include, but not be limited to, criteria relating to end-to-end optical time domain reflectometer data plots that identify the light optical transmission losses in each direction along the leased fibers whenever the testing is possible, measured in decibels at a wavelength of 1310 or 1550 nanometers for singlemode Fiber, as a Function of distance, measured in kilometers. Person Any individual, for profit corporation, nonprofit corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited liability partnership, joint venture, business, family or testamentary trust, sole proprietorship, or other form of business association. PG&E Citygate The PG&E Citygate is the point at which backbone transmission system connects to local transmission system. Point of Common Coupling (PCC) The transfer point for electricity between the electrical conductors of CPAU and the electrical conductors of the Producer. Point of Common Coupling Metering Metering located at the Point of Common Coupling. This is the same Metering as Net Generation Metering for Generating Facilities with no host load. Point of Delivery (POD) Unless otherwise specified, the following definitions apply: For Electric, that location where the Service lateral conductors connect to the Service entrance equipment; for overhead Services, the POD is at the weather-head connection; for under-ground Services, the POD is located at the terminals ahead of or at the Meter; for multiple Meter arrangements with connections in a gutter, the POD is at the Meter terminals (supply-side); for multiple Meter arrangements in a switchboard, the POD is typically at the connectors in the utility entrance section; for Natural Gas, the POD is the point(s) on the Distribution System where the City delivers natural Gas that it has transported to the Customer. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 18 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Point of Interconnection The electrical transfer point between a Generating Facility and the Distribution System. This may or may not be coincident with the Point of Common Coupling. Point of Service (POS) Where CPAU connects the Electric Service lateral to its Distribution System. For Fiber Optics Service, this is where CPAU connects the Fiber Service to the backbone. This point is usually a box located in or near the street or sidewalk and can be in the Public Right-of-Way. This point is at a mutually agreed upon location established at the time of installation. Pole Line Overhead wires and overhead structures, including poles, towers, support wires, conductors, guys, studs, platforms, cross arms braces, transformers, insulators, cutouts, switches, communication circuits, appliances attachments, and appurtenances, located above ground and used or useful in supplying Electric, communication, or similar or associated Service. Power Factor The percent of total power delivery (kVA) which does useful work. For billing purposes, average Power Factor is calculated from a trigonometric function of the ratio of reactive kilovolt-ampere-hours to the Kilowatt-hours consumed during the billing month. Power Factor is a ratio that reflects the reactive power used by a Customer. CPAU maintains an overall system Power Factor above 95% to reduce distribution system losses caused by low Power Factor. Power Factor Adjustment CPAU must install additional equipment to correct for Customers that maintain a low Power Factor, and may make a Power Factor Adjustment to a bill to account for those costs and the additional energy costs and losses incurred by CPAU due to the low Power Factor. Premises All structures, apparatus, or portion thereof occupied or operated by an individual(s), a family, or a business enterprise, and situated on an integral parcel of land undivided by a public street, highway, or railway. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 19 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Primary Service CPAU Electric distribution Service provided to a Premises at a voltage level equal to or greater than 1000 volts. Producer The entity that executes an Interconnection Agreement with CPAU. The Producer may or may not own or operate the Generating Facility, but is responsible for the rights and obligations related to the Interconnection Agreement. Proposal for Dark Fiber Services A project-specific Service agreement that acts as a supplemental document for the Dark Fiber License Agreement. This Service agreement shall include the proposed Interconnection fees, applicable Fiber licensing fees, term of the Service, and summary of licensed Fiber elements. Protective Function(s) The equipment, hardware and/or software in a Generating Facility (whether discrete or integrated with other Functions) whose purpose is to protect against Unsafe Operating Conditions. Provision Any agreement, circumstance, clause, condition, covenant, fact, objective, qualification, restriction, recital, reservation, representation, term, warranty, or other stipulation in a contract or in Law that defines or otherwise controls, establishes, or limits the performance required or permitted by any party. Prudent Utility Practices The methods, protocols, and procedures that are currently used or employed by utilities to design, engineer, select, construct, operate and maintain facilities in a dependable, reliable, safe, efficient and economic manner. Public Right-of-Way The areas owned, occupied or used by the City for the purposes of furnishing retail and/or wholesale Electricity, Gas, Water, Wastewater, Storm and Surface Water Drainage, Refuse Service or communications commodity and/or distribution Service, and the means of public transportation, to the general public, including but not limited to, the public alleys, avenues, boulevards, courts, curbs, gutters, lanes, places, roads, sidewalks, sidewalk planter areas, streets, and ways. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 20 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Public Utility Easements The areas occupied or used by the City for the purpose of providing Utility Service to the general public, and all related Services offered by the Utilities Department and/or Public Works Department, the rights of which were acquired by easements appurtenant or in gross, or are other interests or estates in real property, or are the highest use permitted to be granted by the nature of the interest in and to the affected real property. This term incorporates all public Service easements for Utility Services that have been recorded by the City with the Recorder of the County of Santa Clara, California. Public Works Department See City of Palo Alto Public Works Department. Rate Schedule One or more Council-adopted documents setting forth the Charges and conditions for a particular class or type of Utility Service. A Rate Schedule includes wording such as Schedule number, title, class of Service, applicability, territory, rates, conditions, and references to Rules. Recyclable Materials Materials designated by the City as suitable for collection and transport to a material recovery facility for processing into a recycled content product, including, but not limited to newspaper, paper, cans, corrugated cardboard, glass and certain types of plastic, and metals. Refuse Service Refuse Service includes weekly collection, processing and disposal of Solid Waste, weekly collection and processing of Recyclable Materials, weekly collection and processing of Compostable Materials and construction and demolition waste, street sweeping service, the household hazardous waste program, and the annual Clean Up Day. Reliability Network Upgrades The transmission facilities at or beyond the point where distribution system interconnects to the CAISO Controlled Grid, necessary to interconnect one or more Generating Facility(ies) safely and reliably to the CAISO Controlled Grid, as defined in the CAISO Tariff. Renewable Electrical Generation Facility A Generation Facility eligible for NEM under California Public Utilities Code section 2827 et seq. as the same may be amended from time to time. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 21 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Reserved Capacity For a customer with one or more non-utility generators located on the side of the Point of Common Coupling, the Reserved Capacity for each billing period is the lesser of 1) the sum of the Maximum Generation for that period for all non-utility generation sources; or 2) the maximum average customer demand in kilowatts taken during any 15-minute interval in the billing period provided that in case the load is intermittent or subject to violent fluctuations, the City may use a 5-minute interval. Residential Service Utility Service provided to separately metered single family or multi-family, domestic dwelling. Rules and Regulations See Utilities Rules and Regulations Scheduling Coordinator An entity providing the coordination of power schedules and nominations to effect transportation and distribution of Gas, Electric power and energy. Secondary Service CPAU Electric distribution Service provided to a Premises at a voltage level less than 1000 volts. Service(s) Utility Services offered by the City of Palo Alto include Electric, Fiber Optics, Gas, Water, Wastewater Collection services provided by the Utilities Department (CPAU); and Refuse Service, Wastewater Treatment, and Storm and Surface Water Drainage Services provided by the Public Works Department. Service Address The official physical address of the building or facility assigned by Planning Department, at which Customer receives Utility Services. Service Charge A fixed monthly Charge applicable on certain Rate Schedules that does not vary with consumption. The Charge is intended to recover a portion of certain fixed costs. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 22 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Service Drop The overhead Electric Service conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to and including the splices, if any, connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building or other structure. Or, in the case of Fiber Optic Drops, the overhead Fiber Optics cable from the last pole or other aerial support to the building or other structure to and including the termination box. Services or Service Lines Facilities of CPAU, excluding transformers and Meters, between infrastructure and the Point of Delivery to the Customer. Service Territory The geographic boundaries within the City of Palo Alto limits served by the physical Distribution System of the CPAU. Sewer Cleanout A point of access where the sewer lateral can be serviced. Short Circuit (Current) Contribution Ratio (SCCR) The ratio of the Generating short circuit contribution to the short circuit contribution provided through Distribution System for a three-phase fault at the high voltage side of the distribution transformer connecting the Generating Facility to system. Simplified Interconnection An Interconnection conforming to the minimum requirements as determined under Rule 27. Single Line Diagram; Single Line Drawing A schematic drawing, showing the major Electric switchgear, Protective Function devices, wires, Generators, transformers and other devices, providing sufficient detail to communicate to a qualified engineer the essential design and safety of the system being considered. Smart Inverter A Generating inverter that performs functions that, when activated, can autonomously contribute to grid support during excursions from normal operating voltage and frequency system conditions by providing: dynamic reactive/real power support, voltage and frequency ride-through, ramp rate controls, communication systems with ability to accept external commands and other functions. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 23 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Solid Waste Solid Waste means solid and semisolid wastes, generated in or upon, related to the occupancy of, remaining in or emanating from residential premises or commercial premises, including garbage, trash, rubbish, ashes, industrial wastes, manure, animal carcasses, solid or semisolid wastes, and other solid and semisolid wastes. Solid Waste shall not include liquid wastes or sewage, abandoned vehicles, hazardous waste, recyclable materials or compostable materials. Special Facilities Special Facilities are facilities requested by an Applicant in addition to or in substitution for standard facilities which CPAU would normally provide. Splice A point where two separate sections of Fiber are physically connected. Standby Service Back-up Energy Services provided by CPAU. State Energy Surcharge The California State Board of Equalization administers the Energy Resources Surcharge Law, as authorized under the Revenue and Taxation Code (section 40016). The surcharge is imposed upon the consumption in California of electrical energy purchased from an electric utility on and after January 1, 1975. Every electric utility in California making energy sales to consumers must collect and remit to the state the amount of surcharge applicable to its consumers. Information on the surcharge and current surcharge rate can be found at the California Board of web site. Storm and Surface Water Drainage Utility Service provided to residents and business owners in the City of Palo Alto. Storm and Surface Water Drainage Service is provided by the City of Palo Alto Public Works Department. Submetering Utility submetering is the implementation of a system that allows a landlord, property management firm, condominium association, homeowners association, or other multi-tenant property to bill master- metered tenants for utility usage. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 24 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Supplemental Review A process wherein CPAU further reviews an Application that fails one or more of the Initial Review Process screens. The Supplemental Review may result in one of the following: (a) approval of Interconnection; (b) approval of Interconnection with additional requirements; or (c) cost and schedule for an Interconnection Study. System Integrity The condition under which a Distribution System is deemed safe and can reliably perform its intended Functions in accordance with the safety and reliability rules of CPAU. Tax Any assessment, Charge, imposition, license, or levy (including any Utility Users Tax) and imposed by any Agency, including the City. Telemetering The electrical or electronic transmittal of Metering data in real-time to CPAU. Temporary Service Service requested for limited period of time or of indeterminate duration such as, but not limited to, Service to provide power for construction, seasonal sales lots (Christmas trees), carnivals, rock crushers orpaving plants. Temporary Service does not include Emergency, breakdown, or Standby Service. Termination of Service When one or more Utilities services are interrupted for non-payment. Assumed to be a temporary situation unless service is permanently discontinued and the Account is closed. Therm A Therm is a unit of heat energy equal to 100,000 British Thermal Units (Btu). It is approximately the energy equivalent of burning 100 cubic feet (often referred to as 1 ccf) of natural Gas. Since Meters measure volume and not energy content, a Therm factor is used to convert the volume of Gas used to its heat equivalent, and thus calculate the actual energy use. The Therm factor is usually in the units therms/ccf. It will vary with the mix of hydrocarbons in the natural Gas. Natural Gas with a higher than average concentration of ethane, propane or butane will have a higher Therm factor. Impurities, such as carbon dioxide or nitrogen lower the Therm factor. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 25 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Total Rated Generating Capacity Total Rated Generating Capacity will be calculated as the sum of the rated generating capacity of all installed Renewable Electrical Generation Facilities participating in NEM or NEM Aggregation. The rated generating capacity for each individual Renewable Electrical Generation Facility participating in NEM or NEM Aggregation will be calculated as follows: 1. For Solar: For each Renewable Electrical Generation Facility that is a solar photovoltaic generating facility, CPAU will use the Alternating Current (AC) rating; or where the CEC AC rating is not available, CPAU will multiply the inverter AC nameplate rating by 0.86; and 2. For Non-Solar: For all other Renewable Electrical Generation Facilities, CPAU will use the AC nameplate rating of the generating facility. Transfer Trip A Protective Function that trips a Generating Facility remotely by means of an automated communications link controlled by CPAU. Transmission Pathway Those areas of the Public Right-of-Way, the Public Utility Easements and the Leased Service Properties in which the Dark Fiber Infrastructure is located. Transmission System Transmission facilities owned by CPAU that have been placed under the operation control and are part of the CAISO Controlled Grid, as defined in the CAISO Tariff. Trap Any approved equipment or appliance for sealing an outlet from a house-connection sewer to prevent the escape of sewer Gas from a main line through a building connection (service) sewer. Underground Utility District An area in the City within which poles, overhead electric or telecommunication wires, and associated overhead structures are prohibited or as otherwise defined in Section 12.04.050 of the PAMC. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 26 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Unintended Island The creation of an Island, usually following a loss of a portion of Distribution System, without the approval of CPAU. Unsafe Operating Conditions Conditions that, if left uncorrected, could result in harm to personnel, damage to equipment, loss of System Integrity or operation outside pre-established parameters required by the Interconnection Agreement. Upper Sewer Lateral The portion of the wastewater pipe from the building or structure to the City Sewer Cleanout or Lower Sewer Lateral. Utilities Department See City of Palo Alto Utilities Department. Utilities Director The individual designated as the Director of Utilities Department under Section 2.08.200 of Chapter 2.08 of Title 2 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, and any Person who is designated the representative of the director of utilities. Utility(ies) Rules and Regulations, Rules and Regulations The compendium of Utilities Rules and Regulations prepared by the Utilities and Public Works Departments and adopted by ordinance or resolution of the Council pursuant to Chapter 12.20 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, as amended from time to time. Utility(ies) Service(s), Service(s) Electric, Fiber optics, Water, Gas, Wastewater collection services provided by the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department (CPAU) and Refuse Service, Wastewater Treatment and Storm and Surface Water Drainage services provided by the City of Palo Alto Public Works Department. Utility Service Application (Application) A general CPAU Application form documenting an request for Electric, Water, Gas and Wastewater Service. The Application documents the contact information, billing information and basic electric, water, gas and wastewater loading data necessary to approve, design and install sufficient facilities based on load and usage information provided by the Applicant. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No 27 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RULE AND REGULATION 2 Utility Users Tax (UUT) City of Palo Alto Tax imposed on Utility Charges to a Water, Gas, and/or Electric Service user. This may include Charges made for Electricity, Gas, and Water and Charges for Service including Customer Charges, Service Charges, Standby Charges, Charges for Temporary Services, Demand Charges, and annual and monthly Charges, as described in Chapter 2.35 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. Wastewater Utility Service provided to residents and business owners in the City of Palo Alto. Wastewater Utility Services include collection and treatment of Wastewater. Wastewater Collection Service is provided by the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department, and Wastewater Treatment Service is provided by the City of Palo Alto Public Works Department. Wastewater Main Collector pipes for numerous sewer laterals from an area or neighborhood. Wastewater Mains convey the wastewater to larger trunk sewer lines or to a water quality treatment plant. Water Utility Service provided to residents and business owners in the City of Palo Alto for retail use. Water Service is provided by the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department. Water Column (WC) Pressure unit based on the difference in inches between the heights of water columns as measured in a manometer. WC = 0 0.25 psi. (END) (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No. 1 UTILITY SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER PREMISES RULE AND REGULATION 18 A. GENERAL Rule and Regulation 18 outlines the general requirements governing Utility Service Connections and facilities on Customer Premises in the City of Palo Alto. For information and Rules specific to each type of Utility Service, please refer to the following Special Utility Regulations: Rule and Regulation 20 Special Electric Utility Regulations Rule and Regulation 21 Special Water Utility Regulations Rule and Regulation 22 Special Gas Utility Regulations Rule and Regulation 23 Special Wastewater Utility Regulations Rule and Regulation 24 Special Refuse and Recycling Utility Regulations Rule and Regulation 25 Special Storm and Surface Water Drainage Utility Regulations Rule and Regulation 26 Special Fiber Optics Utility Regulations B. SERVICE CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS Upon an approved Application for a new Utility Service, CPAU will connect Utility Service Lines of suitable capacity to the CPAU infrastructure at a Point of Service designated by CPAU, provided that: 1.The property fronts on a public street, highway, alley, lane, or right-of-way along which CPAU has or will install the appropriate infrastructure; or the property has a contiguous easement or right-of-way along which CPAU has or will install Utility infrastructure. 2.CPAU has approved the Customer s applicable: Utility Service Application and plans, Meter locations, Electric switchboard design and location, and Water backflow prevention device type and location. 3.The Applicant has complied with CPAU and Building Department requirements for the project and completed the installation in accordance with CPAU-approved plans submitted by the Applicant. 4.The Applicant has installed all required Service equipment and facilities (e.g., Electric Service equipment with Meter socket, main disconnect device, Water control valve, (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No. 2 UTILITY SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER PREMISES RULE AND REGULATION 18 backflow preventer, Fiber demarcation cabinet, etc.) in accordance with the Special Utility Regulations listed in section A. above. 5.The Applicant has paid all required connection Charges and fees. 6.The Building Inspector has approved the installation authorizing the Customer to activate the Service. C. OWNERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR SERVICE LINES 1. General a.All materials and equipment installed by CPAU on the Premises in the construction or operation of CPAU Services will at all times be and remain the sole property of CPAU and may be repaired, replaced, or removed by CPAU at any time. CPAU will attempt to notify and coordinate material and equipment modifications with Customers when possible and in non-emergency situations. b.The Customer shall exercise reasonable care to prevent CPAU equipment on the Premises from being damaged or destroyed and shall refrain from interfering with same. The Customer shall immediately notify CPAU upon the discovery of any defect in CPAU equipment. c.No rent or other Charge whatsoever shall be made by the Customer against CPAU for placing, maintaining or accessing any Meters, equipment, substations or other facilities on the Premises that are required to install, maintain, upgrade or otherwise provide Utility Service. D. INSTALLATION OF SERVICE CONNECTION: 1.Only duly authorized employees of CPAU shall be allowed to connect the Electric, Gas, or Fiber Optic Service to, or disconnect the Service from, the CPAU infrastructure. (SGY7MKR)RZIPSTI-(&&%&*(((%((%( CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS Issued by the City Council Effective 11-1-2016 Sheet No. 3 UTILITY SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER PREMISES RULE AND REGULATION 18 2.If the City allows the Customer to connect or disconnect the Water or Wastewater Service from the City distribution/collection system, then the work shall be observed by a WGW Utilities Inspector. E. RELOCATION OR MODIFICATION OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS The Customer is responsible for all costs associated with relocation or modification of Utility equipment initiated at the request, or to provide Service to new load. A credit towards costs associated with modifications to Utility equipment required by the installation of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment at single family or multi-family residential sites may be available under the Ci Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program, as described in Rate Schedule E-15. 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