HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 185-09BUDGET
FY 2010 -FY 2011
TO: HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER
ATTENTION: FINANCE COMMITTEE
DATE: MARCH 31, 2009
DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES
CMR: 185:09
SUBJECT: Recommendation that Finance Committee Recommend Council
Adoption of a Resolution Adopting an Electric Rate Increase and
Amending Utilities Rate Schedules E-1, E -1-G, E-2, E -2-G, E-4, E-4-
TOU, E -4-G, E-7, E-7-TOU, E -7-G, E-14, E-18, and E -18-G
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the Finance Committee recommend City Council adopt the attached
resolution to:
(a) Approve a 10 percent increase to retail electric rates effective July 1, 2009, which will
increase annual revenues by $10.3 million;
(b) Approve a transfer of $2.6 million from the Calaveras Reserve for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010,
which is the minimum transfer amount established by the proposed Calaveras Reserve
Guidelines; and
(c) Approve the changes to the Electric Utility Rate Schedules E-1, E -1-G, E-2, E -2-G, E-4,
E-4-TOU, E -4-G, E-7, E-7-TOU, E -7-G, E-14, E-18, and E -18-G, as attached.
BACKGROUND
During the budget processes for FY 2009, a 14 percent revenue electric increase was approved
by the City Council effective July 1, 2008.
The Electric Fund's revenue requirement consists of a number of components including: supply
purchase costs, distribution system operations, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects,
funding of the Electric Supply Rate Stabilization Reserve (E-SRSR), Electric Distribution Rate
Stabilization Reserve (E-DRSR), Emergency Plant Replacement Reserve, and debt service. Any
change in one or more of these components, or a change in retail sales levels, can trigger the
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need for a rate adjustment. During the budget process, staff forecasts customer revenues and
utility expenses in order to quantify the annual revenue requirement.
DISCUSSION
Revenues and Expenses
Table 1 below shows the estimated revenues and expenses for the Electric Fund for FY 2010 and
FY 2011, the actual revenues and expenses for FY 2008, and the budgeted revenues and
expenses for FY 2009.
TABLE 1 - Electric Fund Sources and Uses of Funds ($000)
Fiscal Year
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Actual
2008
Adjusted
2009
Proposed
2010
Planned
2011
2012
2013
2014
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PROJECTED TOTAL AVERAGE RATE ($/KWH)
$ 0.092
$ 0.105
$ 0.116
$ 0.133
$ 0.140
$ 0.147
$ 0.147
PROJECTED COMMODITY COST ($/KWH)
$ 0.063
$ 0.074
$ 0.066
$ 0.071
$ 0.069
$ 0.069
$ 0.073
SALES IN GWH
989
993
981
976
977
978
979
PROJECTED CHANGE IN RETAIL SALES REVENUE
4,360
12,800
10,328
16,954
6,492
6,792
22
Utilities Retail Sales
90,514
103,402
112,548
128,628
135,714
142,660
143,139
Surplus Energy Sales
1,454
5,919
2,566
3,577
2,922
3,015
2,879
Service Connection Charges
1,198
750
1,200
1,250
900
925
950
Other Revenues plus Transfers In
7,393
10,150
8,923
8,333
9,492
9,604
9,674
Interest plus Gain or Loss on Investment
9,953
6,111
4,564
4,220
4,108
4,346
4,799
Total Sources of Funds
110,512
126,333
129,801
146,009
153,137
160,551
161,441
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Purchases to Serve Load
64,843
76,710
68,026
73,957
72,113
72,226
76,489
CVP O&M Loan Advance
4,800
7,200
7,100
6,600
7,000
7,000
7,000
Surplus Energy Cost
762
2,140
1,632
1,973
1,413
1,479
1,429
Joint Venture Debt Service
8,554
8,892
7,722
8,849
8,855
8,987
9,076
Supply Operating Budget
2,228
6,223
6,264
6,436
6,622
6,817
7,019
Distribution Operating Budget
16,102
22,294
23,078
25,018
26,040
27,091
27,997
Rent
3,438
3,252
3,350
3,450
3,554
3,660
3,770
General Fund Transfers
8,998
9,268
11,112
11,525
11,738
11,905
12,148
Other Transfers Out
3,890
2,745
1,322
1,322
1,322
1,322
1,322
Capital Improvement programs
10,185
9,553
8,780
9,695
8,520
8,750
8,620
Total Uses of Funds
123,722
148,277
138,386
148,826
147,177
149,237
154,870
Into/ (Out of) Reserves
(13,210)
(21,944)
(8,585)
(2,817)
5,960
11,313
6,571
Based on the five-year financial projections, staff expects total use of funds of $138.4 million in
FY 2010 for the Electric Fund. This is driven predominately by purchases to serve load costs of
$68.0 million, supply and distribution operating costs of $29.3 million, and CIP costs of $8.8
million. The transfer to the General Fund is expected to be $11.11 million based on the proposed
revision to the equity transfer methodology. There is a companion report being heard by the
Finance Committee (CMR:190:09) on March 31, 2009, that provides more detail on the equity
transfer methodology to the General Fund.
Staff identified a total cost savings of $0.8 million in Supply and Distribution Operating costs
mainly as a result of keeping salaries and benefits unchanged from FY 2009 levels, and targeting
a five percent reduction in controllable costs such as travel, meetings, office supplies and other
general expenses. As staff is currently assessing these and other possible adjustments to the
proposed FY 2010 operating budget, these adjustments have not been reflected in the figures
presented in Table 1. They are reflected as part of the discussion in the section below on
reserves.
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The proposed rate increase for FY 2010 represents a $10.3 million annual electric revenue
increase. With this revenue increase, the total sources of funds for the Electric Utility will be
$129.8 million. The Electric Fund requires an additional $8.6 million from its reserves in order
to meet projected revenue requirements without further drawing down the Electric Rate
Stabilization Reserves (RSRs). With the inclusion of the $0.8 million budget savings identified
above, the shortfall could be reduced to $7.8 million.
In order to manage the shortfall, staff originally proposed to the Utilities Advisory Commission
(UAC) in March 2009 a total transfer of $9.4 million from the Calaveras Reserve in FY 2010
which is $6.8 million in addition to the $2.6 million minimum transfer amount established by the
proposed Calaveras Reserve Guidelines. This was based on maintaining the ending Rate
Stabilization Reserve levels above the risk assessment levels. Staff's current proposal is to
remain within the existing Calaveras Reserve Guidelines and transfer only the $2.6 million
minimum based on estimated stranded costs. Staff will continue to monitor the Rate
Stabilization Reserve Levels throughout the fiscal year and recommend mid -year rate
adjustments if necessary.
Reserves and Risk Assessment
Table 2 below summarizes the end of year balances for the E-SRSR, the E-DRSR and the
Calaveras Reserve, the risk assessment level and the RSR Guidelines. The annual risk
assessment level for the Electric Fund is determined by assessing the short-term risks to the
Electric Fund. A report on this assessment was reviewed by the UAC at its February 2009
meeting. The RSR Guidelines were established to manage risks over the longer term. The
proposed revisions to the minimum and maximum guideline levels for the E-DRSR for FY 2010
and FY 2011 (CMR:180:09) are reflected in Table 2 below.
TABLE 2: Electric Reserve Balance, Guideline Levels and Risk Assessment Level ($M
FY 2009
FY 2010
FY 2011
Electric Supply Rate Stabilization Reserve
End of Year Balance
34.3
25.4
22.0
Risk Assessment Level
33.8
33.6
37.1
Minimum Guideline Level
38.4
34.0
37.0
Maximum Guideline Level
76.7
68.0
74.0
Electric Distribution Rate Stabilization Reserve
End of Year Balance
7.5
7.9
7.9
Risk Assessment Level
4.6
5.8
5.9
Minimum Guideline Level
6.7
6.5
6.8
Maximum Guideline Level
16.7
12.9
13.6
Calaveras Reserve
End of Year Balance
64.5
64.5
65.1
Estimated Stranded Costs
N/A
2.6
2.0
Transfers to SRSR
10.1
2.6
2.0
The proposed electric revenue increase of 10 percent, or $10.3 million, is applied to the
Distribution funds. With the recommended revenue increase, the FY 2010 ending balance for the
E-DRSR is forecast to be $2.1 million above the risk assessment level, and $1.4 million above
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the proposed revised minimum guideline level. In FY 2011, the E-DRSR is projected to have a
year-end balance of $7.9 million, which exceeds both the proposed revised minimum guideline
level and the risk assessment levels.
The proposed transfer of $2.6 million from the Calaveras Reserve in FY 2010 will be applied to
the Supply funds. With this funding, the E-SRSR will have a year-end balance of $25.4 million
in FY 2010. This is below the risk assessment level and minimum reserve guidelines for FY
2010. With the $0.8 million budget savings identified in Operating budgets and $2.1 million in
E-DRSR in excess of the risk assessed levels, staff has determined that adequate reserves are
available in the Electric Rate Stabilization Reserves for FY 2010. For FY 2011, the projections
presented in this report assume a 15% rate increase and a transfer of $2.0 million from the
Calaveras Reserve, the minimum level according to the proposed Calaveras Reserve Guidelines.
With this level of funding, the E-SRSR year-end balance will be below the minimum guideline
level and the risk assessment level. An updated risk assessment will be performed as part of the
budget process for FY 2011, and staff will evaluate the revenues, expenses and risks during the
FY 2011 budget process to ensure that the Electric Fund remains financially sound.
Over the longer term, both the E-SRSR and the E-DRSR are projected to be above the minimum
guideline levels.
Allocation of Proposed Revenue Increase
The proposed electric revenue increase of 10 percent, or $10.3 million, is proposed to be applied
evenly to the rates for both residential and non-residential customers on an equal per kilowatt-
hour (kWh) basis. However, individual customers may see different percentage increases,
depending on their monthly usage patterns.
Table 3 below shows the impact of this rate proposal on a typical monthly bill for various
customer classes and consumption levels. The table does not include the bills for those who
participate in the PaloAltoGreen program.
TABLE 3: Effect of Proposed Electric Rate Increase on Customer Bills
Customer Type
Usage
per Month
(kWh)
Current
Monthly
Bill ($)
Proposed
Monthly
Bill ($)
Proposed
Monthly
Bill
Increase
($)
Proposed
Monthly
Bill
Increase
(%)
Residential Small
300
$ 25.98
$ 28.57
$ 2.59
10.0
Residential Average
650
69.36
76.33
6.97
10.0
Residential Large
1200
156.41
172.03
15.62
10.0
Commercial Small
500
60.69
66.77
6.08
10.0
Commercial Medium
200,000
21893.50
24,084.00
2,190.50
10.0
Commercial Large
5,500,000
501474.18
551,379.56
49,905.38
10.0
Bill Comparison
Table 4 below compares Palo Alto's monthly electric bills for residential customers with those of
PG&E and several other municipal electric utilities. The comparisons are for rates in effect on
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February 1, 2009. Staff does not know the rate increase plans for PG&E, but is aware that many
of the municipal utilities have plans for electric rate increases. However, those increases are still
being developed or are not yet approved and cannot be used for comparisons.
TABLE 4 - Monthly Residential Electric Bill Comparison (rates as of February 1, 2009)
Electric
Bill ($)
Usage
(kWh)
Palo
Alto
PG&E
Alameda
Roseville
Santa
Clara '
Average
Benchmark
Diff.
(% o)
Small
300
25.98
34.61
31.45
38.97
26.52
32.89
26.6%
Average
650
69.36
98.92
91.14
76.15
58.61
81.20
17.1%
Large
1200
156.40
289.01
192.31
150.19
109.03
185.13
18.4%
Difference from Palo Alto
for average residential use
42.6%
31.4%0
9.8%
-15.5%
17.1%
Note that Palo Alto's current rates for the average residential customers are significantly below
PG&E's current rates. However, the difference is less for other municipal utilities and, in the
case of Santa Clara, another San Francisco Bay Area municipal electric utility, Palo Alto's rates
are higher.
ALTERNATIVES
Staff evaluated several options to the recommended proposal, all of which would result in the
RSR balances being at least equal to the risk assessment level. One option is to increase electric
rates by 21% without any additional transfers from the Calaveras Reserve beyond $2.6 million,
the minimum transfer amount for FY 2010 under the proposed revised guidelines. Another
option is to increase rates by 16% and increase the Calaveras Reserve transfer to $5.6 million. A
third option (the one presented to the UAC at its March 2009 meeting) is to raise electric rates
10% and transfer $9.4 million from the Calaveras Reserve. Staff determined that a rate increase
above 10% would have too large of an impact on ratepayer bills in today's economy.
COMMISSION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff's proposal to the UAC at its March 4, 2009 meeting included a 10% electric retail rate
increase and a transfer from the Calaveras Reserve of $9.4 million, or $6.8 million more than the
minimum transfer of $2.6 million. In general, the UAC did not support taking additional funds
from the Calaveras Reserve in order to implement a lower rate increase than justified given the
projected revenues and expense.
One commissioner preferred that a higher rate increase be implemented to align costs with
revenues, noting that future costs are expected to require additional rate increases. Also noted
were the current dry conditions that result in low hydroelectric generation in the next three years
even if precipitation improves. One commissioner wanted to more deeply examine costs to see if
there was a way to reduce costs or defer CIP projects to allow a 10% rate increase without taking
additional money from the Calaveras Reserve. Another commissioner noted that the increase in
the equity transfer to the General Fund could be reduced to allow a 10% rate increase. Staff's
reasoning in proposing a 10% rate increase was that a higher increase would not be acceptable to
ratepayers in these difficult economic times.
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Several motions were made regarding the electric rate adjustment proposal, but one failed to
obtain a majority vote in support and two failed to get seconded. In the end, the UAC made no
recommendation to the Council on an electric rate adjustment for FY 2010. The notes from the
UAC meeting are provided as Attachment D.
RESOURCE IMPACT
Approval of this rate proposal will increase the Electric Fund retail sales revenues for FY 2010
by approximately $10.3 million. The proposal will also result in a transfer of $2.6 million from
the Calaveras Reserve. The balance remaining in Calaveras Reserve is sufficient to cover long-
term stranded cost projections.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
This recommendation does not represent a change to current City policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The rate increase is needed for funding requirements due to increased supply costs as a result of
continued drought that caused more expensive purchases to replace hydraulic supply, and other
operational cost increases.
An increase in electric rates to meet operating expenses and financial reserve needs is not subject
to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Public Resources
Code Section 21080(b)(8) and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Section
15273(a)(1) and (3).
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution
B. Electric Fund FY 2010 Rate Adjustment Financial Projections
C. Electric Rate Schedules: E-1, E -1-G, E-2, E -2-G, E-4, E-4 TOU, E -4-G, E-7, E-7 TOU,
E -7-G, E-14, E-18, and E -18-G
D. Draft Notes from the March 4, 2009 UAC meeting
PREPARED BY:
DEPARTMENT APPROVAL:
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
IPEK CONNOLLY
Utilities, Sr. Resource Planner
JANE O. RATCHYE
Utilities Assistant Director, Resource Management
VALERIE
Director of
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ATTACHMENT A
NOT YET APPROVED
Resolution No.
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting an
Electric Rate Increase and Amending Utility Rate Schedules
E-1, E -1-G, E-2, E -2-G, E-4, E -4-G, E-4-TOU, E-7, E -7-G,
E-7-TOU, E-14, E-18, and E -18-G
WHEREAS, 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 and the fees and charges therefore; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the need for an adjustment in electric rates
to maintain the Electric Supply and Distribution Rate Stabilization Reserves above the levels
determined by the annual risk assessment.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 E-1 (Residential Electric Service) is hereby amended to read in accordance
with sheet E-1-1, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule,
as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2009.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule E -1-G (Residential Green Power Electric Service) is hereby amended to
read in accordance with sheets E -1-G-1 and E -1-G-2, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2009.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule E-2 (Small Commercial Electric Service) is hereby amended to read in
accordance with sheets E-2-1 and E-2-2, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing
Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2009.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule E -2-G (Small Commercial Green Power Electric Service) is hereby
amended to read in accordance with sheets E -2-G-1 and E -2-G-2, attached hereto and
incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective
July 1, 2009.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule E-4 (Medium Commercial Electric Service) is hereby amended to read in
accordance with sheets E-4-1 to E-4-3, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing
Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2009.
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SECTION 6. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule E -4-G (Medium Commercial Green Power Electric Service) is hereby
amended to read in accordance with sheets E -4-G, E -4-G-3 and E -4-G-4, attached hereto and
incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective
July 1, 2009.
SECTION 7. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule E-4-TOU (Medium Commercial Electric Time of Use Service) is hereby
amended to read in accordance with sheets E-4-TOU-1, E-4-TOU-2, E-4-TOU-3 and E-4-TOU-
4, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended,
shall become effective July 1, 2009.
SECTION 8. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule E-7 (Large Commercial Electric Service) is hereby amended to read in
accordance with sheets E-7-1, E-7-2 E-7-3, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The
foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2009.
SECTION 9. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule E -7-G (Large Commercial Green Power Electric Service) is hereby
amended to read in accordance with sheets E -7-G-1, E -7-G-2, E -7-G-3 and E -7-G-4, attached
hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become
effective July 1, 2009.
SECTION 10. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule E-7-TOU (Large Commercial Electric Time of Use Service) is hereby
amended to read in accordance with sheets E-7-TOU-1, E-7-TOU-2, E-7-TOU-3 and E-7-TOU-
4, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended,
shall become effective July 1, 2009.
SECTION 11. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule E-14 (Street Lights) is hereby amended to read in accordance with sheets
E-14-1, E-14-2, E-14-3 and E-14-4, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing
Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2008.
SECTION 12. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule E-18 (Municipal Electric Service) is hereby amended to read in accordance
with sheets E-18-1 and E-18-2, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility
Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2009.
SECTION 13. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of 4the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule E -18-G (Municipal Green Power Electric Service) is hereby amended to
read in accordance with sheets E -18-G-1 and E -18-G-2, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2009.
SECTION 14. The Council finds that the revenue derived from the authorized
adoption enumerated herein shall be used only for the purpose set forth in Article VII, Section 2,
of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto.
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SECTION 15. The Council finds that an increase in electric rates to meet operating
expenses and 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)(1) and (3).
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
NOT PARTICIPATING:
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
Deputy City Attorney City Manager
Director of Utilities
Director of Administrative
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ATTACHMENT B
Actual Adjusted Proposed Planned
2008 2009 2010 2011
Fiscal Year
2012
2013
2014
1 % CHANGE IN RETAIL RATE
2 ` TOTAL AVERAGE RATE (MILLS/KWh)
3 SALES UNITS (GWh)
4 ELECTRIC FUND REVENUE
5 L` BASE SALES REVENUES:
6 COMMODITY SALES
7 % DISTRIBUTION SALES
8 PUBLIC BENEFIT REVENUE
9 SUB -TOTAL BASE SALES REVENUE
10 '. ' RATE ADJUSTMENT:
11 COMMODITY
12 i DISTRIBUTION
PUBLIC BENEFIT
TOTAL RATE ADJUSTMENT
PRORATION IMPACT
5.0% 14.1% : 10.0% 15.0%
92 105 116 133
989 993 981 976
5.0%
140
977
5.0%
147
978
0.0%
147
979
E
V
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u
13
14
15
TOTAL ADJUSTED BASE SALES REVENUE
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55,856 55,660
28,856 33,363
2,360 2,545
87,073 91,567
0 12,445
4,242 0
118 355
4,360 12,800
(182) (534)
67,266 66,911
32,952 42,775
2,864 3,126
103,082 112,812
0 13,918
10,050 2,567
278 470
10,328 16,954
(430) (706)
80,927
45,397
3,600
129,925
6,312
0
180
6,492
(271)
87,346
45,452
3,785
136,583
5,241
1,364
188
6,793
(283)
92,699
46,873
3,978
143,550
(1,854)
1,875
1
22
(1)
91,251 103,834
112,980 129,060
136,146
143,092
143,570
DISCOUNTS/UNCOLLECTABLES
INTEREST
SURPLUS ENERGY REVENUE
E 20 PA -GREEN SALES REVENUE
21 OTHER REVENUE
S 22 FROM RESERVES:
SUPPLY RSR
DISTRIBUTION RSR
CALAVERAS
P.B. RESERVE
CVP CUSTOMER O&M FUNDING
24 '1
25
26
27
28 TOTAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES
(137) (432)
9,953 6,111
1,454 5,919
727 996
2,925 2,704
13,285 13,024
0 561
5,721 10,086
0 440
4,938 7,200
(432) (432)
4,564 4,220
2,566 3,577
1,039 1,084
1,984 1,899
8,896 3,428
0 0
2,637 1,995
0 0
7,100 6,600
(432)
4,108
2,922
1,139
2,254
0
0
1,375
0
7,000
(432)
4,346
3,015
1,196
2,334
0
0
1,505
0
7,000
(432)
4,799
2,879
1,255
2,369
0
0
1,574
0
7,000
129,518 150,444
141,334 151,432
154,512
162,056
63,014
OPERATING EXPENSES
SUPPLY
PURCHASES 64,843 76,710
SURPLUS ENERGY COST 762 2,140
PA -GREEN POWER PURCHASES 659 917
DEBT SERVICES:
CALAVERAS 7,566 7,566
TANG 988 1,326
SUPPLY FUNDED ALTERNATIVE RESOUR 34 2,053
SUPPLY RESOURCE, OTHER ADMIN 1,198 2,817
ALLOCATED CHARGES:
COST PLAN CHARGES & OTHER 192 188
UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION 145 248
SUB -TOTAL SUPPLY 76,388 93,965
DISTRIBUTION
OPERATIONS & MAINT, OTHER ADMIN 10,380 11,989
PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAMS 1,742 3,325
CUSTOMER DESIGN & CONNECTION CIP 1,700 1,800
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT (CIP) 8,430 7,665
STREET LIGHT, TRAFFIC SIGNAL O&M 768 950
STREET LIGHT, TRAFFIC SIGNAL CIP 0 0
COMMUNICATIONS O&M & CIP 462 379
ALLOCATED CHARGES:
COST PLAN CHARGES & OTHER 672 3,336
UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION 2,134 2,402
SUB -TOTAL DISTRIBUTION 26,287 31,847
TRANSFERS:
GENERAL FUND TRANSFER 8,998 9,268
RENT 3,438 3,252
OTHER TRANSFERS 3,890 2,745
68,026 73,957
1,632 1,973
1,039 1,084
7,722 8,849
0 0
2,050 2,050
2,722 2,830
195 203
258 268
83,644 91,215
12,468 12,967
3,131 3,576
2,300 2,400
6,415 7,225
988 1,028
220 925
368 385
3,470 3,608
2,498 2,598
31,858 34,713
11,112 11,525
3,350 3,450
1,322 1,322
72,113
1,413
1,139
8,855
0
2,050
2,944
211
279
89,003
13,486
3,773
2,000
6,445
1,069
930
403
3,753
2,702
34,560
11,738
3,554
1,322
72,226
1,479
1,196
8,987
0
2,050
3,061
220
290
89,509
14,025
3,965
2,100
6,570
1,112
935
421
3,903
2,810
35,841
11,905
3,660
1,322
76,489
1,429
1,255
9,076
0
2,050
3,184
228
302
94,013
14,586
3,978
2,205
6,330
1,156
940
439
4,059
2,923
36,617
12,148
3,770
1,322
3/16/200911:37 AM
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Fiscal Year 2008
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
RESERVE FUNDING:
PLANT REPLACEMENT
SUPPLY RSR
DISTRIBUTION RSR
P.B. RESERVE
CALAVERAS INTEREST
TOTAL RESERVE FUNDING
CVP CUSTOMER O&M FUNDING
RECONCILE TO SAP & OTHER
TOTAL REVENUE REQUIREMENT
71
72
73
R 74
75
E 77
78
79
E 80
R 81
V 82
83
E 84
S 85
86
87
88
89
RESERVES BALANCES
PLANT REPLACEMENT
DISTRIBUTION RSR
SUPPLY RSR
CALAVERAS
P.B. RESERVE BALANCE
OTAL RE Eta > ALaN �s
Short Term Risk Assessment Value -Supply RSR
Short Term Risk Assessment Value- Distribution RSR
Long Term Rate Stabilization Guidelines
Supply RSR Minimum
Supply RSR Maximum
Distribution RSR Minimum
Distribution RSR Maximum
432
0
323
732
4,309
5,796
4,800
(79)
129,518
3,057
8,109
47,309
70,397
2,109
82
29,273
58,546
16,549
Adjusted Proposed Planned
2009 2010 2011
(2.057)
0
0
0
4,224
2,167
7,200
0
150,444
1,000
7,548
34,285
64,535
1,669
109,037:
33,800
38,355
76,710
16,681
366
0
2,581
2,948
7,100
0
1,000
7,914
25,389
64,480
1,669
33,600
34,013
68,026
12,901
141,334
151,432
154,512
162,056
27
0
2,579
2,606
6,600
0
1,000
7,942
21,961
65,064
1,669
37,100
36,979
73,957
13,603
0
4,151
581
0
2,603
7,334
7,000
0
2013
2014
0
9,481
686
0
2,652
12,819
7,000
0
0
3,900
1,547
0
2,698
8,144
7,000
0
163,014
1,000
8,522
26,112
66,291
1,669
1,000
9,209
35,592
67,438
1,669
1,000
10,756
39,492
68,562
1,669
1133,595 114,909
36,057 36,113
72,113 72,226
6,810 7,022
13,619 14,045
121',479
38,245
76,489
7,312
14,624
3/16/200911:37 AM
ATTACHMENT C
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-1
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to separately metered single-family residential dwellings receiving retail
energy services from the City of Palo Alto Utilities.
B. TERRITORY:
This rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides electric service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
Per kilowatt-hour (kWh) Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
Tier 1 usage $0.0292003755 $0.0029200321 $0.0866009524
Tier 2 usage
100%-200% of Tier 1
Tier 3 usage
Over 200% of Tier 1
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
$0.05448
0.07654 0.0387805045 0.0029200321
0.10349 0.0518106729 0.0029200321
0.1182113020
0.1582517399
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer's bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated
under Section C.
2. Calculation of Usage Tiers
Tier 1 electricity usage shall be calculated and billed based upon a level of 10 kWh per day,
prorated by meter reading days of service. As an example, for a 30 --day bill, the Tier 1 level
would be 300 kWh. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and
Regulation 11.
[End]
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 447-1-20082009
Sheet No E-1-1
Supersedes Sheet No E-1-1 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -1-G
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to separately metered single-family residential dwellings receiving
retail energy services from the City of Palo Alto Utilities under the Palo Alto Green plan.
Palo Alto Green provides for the purchase of enough renewable energy credits (RECs) to
match 100% of the energy usage at the premises every month. These REC purchases support
the production of renewable energy, increase the financial value of power from renewal
sources, and create a transparent and sustainable market that encourages new development of
wind and solar power.
B. TERRITORY:
This rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides electric service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
Per kilowatt-hour
(kWh)
Tier 1 usage
Tier 2 usage
100%-200% of Tier 1
Tier 3 usage
Over 200% of Tier 1
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
Commodity
$0.05448
0.07654
0.10349
Distribution
$0.0292003755
0.0387805045
0.0518106729
Public
Benefits
$0.002920
0321
0.0029200
321
0.0029200
321
Palo Alto
Green Total
$0.0150 $0.10160
11024
0.133211
0.0150 4520
0.173251
0.0150 8899
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer's bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated
under Section C.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 44-7-01-20082009
Sheet No E -1-G-1
Supersedes Sheet No E -1-G-1 dated 7-11-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -1-G
2. Calculation of Usage Tiers
Tier 1 electricity usage shall be calculated and billed based upon a level of 10 kWh per day,
prorated by meter reading days of service. As an example, for a 30 --day bill, the Tier 1 level
would be 300 kWh. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and
Regulation 11.
3. Palo Alto Green Participation
Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Palo Alto Green Power Program application
provided by the Customer Service Center.
{End]
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
IWV
Effective 44-7-01-20082009
Sheet No E -1-G-2
Supersedes Sheet No E -1-G-2 dated 7-11-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
SMALL COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-2
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to non -demand metered electric service for small commercial customers and
master -metered multi -family facilities.
B. TERRITORY:
This rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides electric service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
Per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
Summer Period
Winter Period
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
$0.08219 $0.0425405505 $0.0029200321 $0.1276514045
0.07406 0.0381004934 0.0029200321 0.1150812661
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer's bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated
under Section C.
2. Seasonal Rate Changes
The Summer Period is effective May 1 to October 31 and the Winter Period is effective from
November 1 to April 30. 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 therein. For further discussion of bill
calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-2-1 dated -711-1-2008
Effective 447 1 20082009
Sheet No E-2-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
SMALL COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-2
3. Maximum Demand Meter
Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kWh for three consecutive months,
a maximum demand meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable and thereafter
continued in service until the monthly use of energy has fallen below 6,000 kWh for twelve
consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may be removed.
The maximum demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken
during any 15 -minute interval in the month provided that in case the load is intermittent or
subject to violent fluctuations, the City may use a 5 -minute interval. A thermal -type demand
meter which does not reset after a definite time interval may be used at the City's option.
The billing demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual
maximum demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the billing
demand for customers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon the actual
maximum demand of such customers between the hours of noon and 6 pm on weekdays.
{End}
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-2-2 dated -711-1-2008
Effective -7 1 20082009
Sheet No E-2-2
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
SMALL COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -2-G
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to non -demand metered electric service for small commercial
customers and master -metered multi -family facilities receiving retail energy services from
the City of Palo Alto Utilities under the Palo Alto Green plan. Palo Alto Green provides for
either the purchase of enough renewable energy credits (RECs) to match 100% of the energy
usage at the facility every month, or for the purchase of 1000 kilowatt-hour (kWh) blocks.
These REC purchases support the production of renewable energy, increase the financial
value of power from renewal sources, and create a transparent and sustainable market that
encourages new development of wind and solar power.
B. TERRITORY:
This rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides electric service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
1. 100% Renewable Green option:
Per kilowatt-hour (kWh) Commodity Distribution
$0.04254055
Summer Period $0.08219 05
0.03 00493
Winter Period 0.07406 4
2. (1000 kWh block option):
Per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
Summer Period
Winter Period
Commodity
$0.08219
0.07406
Distribution
$0.042-54055
05
0.038100493
4
Palo Alto Green Charge (per 1000 kWh block)
Public
Benefits
$0.002920
0321
0.0029200
321
Public
Benefits
$0.002920
0321
0.0029200
321
Palo Alto
Green Total
$0.142651
$0.0150 5545
0.1300814
0.0150 161
Total
$0.127651
4045
0.1150812
661
15.00
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 447-1-20082009
Sheet No E -2-G-1
Supersedes Sheet No E -2-G-1 dated 711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
SMALL COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -2-G
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer's bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated
under Section C.
2. Seasonal Rate Changes
The Summer Period is effective May 1 to October 31 and the Winter Period is effective from
November 1 to April 30. When the billing period includes use in both the Summer and
Winter Periods, usage will be prorated based upon the number of days in each seasonal
period, and the charges based on the applicable rates therein. For further discussion of bill
calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3. Palo Alto Green Participation
Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Palo Alto Green Power Program application
provided by the Customer Service Center.
4. Maximum Demand Meter
Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kWh for three consecutive months,
a maximum demand meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable and thereafter
continued in service until the monthly use of energy has fallen below 6,000 kWh for twelve
consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may be removed.
The maximum demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken
during any 15 -minute interval in the month provided that in case the load is intermittent or
subject to violent fluctuations, the City may use a 5 -minute interval. A thermal -type demand
meter which does not reset after a definite time interval may be used at the City's option.
The billing demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual
maximum demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the billing
demand for customers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon the actual
maximum demand of such customers between the hours of noon and 6 pm on weekdays.
[End)
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 447-1-20082009
Sheet No E -2-G-2
Supersedes Sheet No E -2-G-2 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to demand metered secondary electric service for customers with a maximum
demand below 1,000 kilowatts. This schedule applies to three-phase electric service and may
include service to master -metered multi -family facilities or other facilities requiring demand -metered
services, as determined by the City.
B. TERRITORY:
This rate schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides electric service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
Rates per kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh):
Commodit
y Distribution
Summer Period
Demand Charge (per kW)
Energy Charge (per kWh)
Winter Period
Demand Charge (per kW)
Energy Charge (per kWh)
Public
Benefits
Total
$5.31 $11.88$15.23 $17.19$20.54
0.06083 0.0137801767 0.0029200321 0.0775308171
$4.80 x98$9.04 $11.78$13.84
0.05281 0.0 501716 0.0029200321 0.0689807318
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer's bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated
under Section C.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 4-1-7 1 20082009
Sheet No E-4-1
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-1 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4
2. Seasonal Rate Changes
The Summer Period is effective May 1 to October 31 and the Winter Period is effective from
November 1 to April 30. When the billing period includes use both in 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 therein. For further discussion of bill
calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3. Maximum Demand Meter
Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kWh for three consecutive months,
a maximum demand meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable and thereafter
continued in service until the monthly use of energy has fallen below 6,000 kWh for twelve
consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may be removed.
The maximum demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken
during any 15 -minute interval in the month, provided that in case the load is intermittent or
subject to violent fluctuations, the City may use a 5 -minute interval. A thermal -type demand
meter which does not reset after a definite time interval may be used at the City's option.
The billing demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual
maximum demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the billing
demand for customers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon the actual
maximum demand of such customers between the hours of noon and 6 pm on weekdays.
4. Power Factor
For new or existing customers whose demand is expected to exceed or has exceeded 300
kilowatts for three consecutive months, the City has the option of installing applicable
metering to calculate a power factor. The City may remove such metering from the service
of a customer whose demand has been below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months.
When such metering is installed, the monthly electric bill will include a "power factor
penalty", if applicable. The penalty adjustment will be applied to a customer's bill prior to
the computation of any primary voltage discount. The power factor penalty is applied by
increasing the total energy and demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent (0.25%) for
each one percent (1%) that the monthly power factor of the customer's load was less than
95%.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 447-1-20082009
Sheet No E-4-2
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-2 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4
The monthly power factor is the average power factor based on the ratio of kilowatt hours to
kilovolt -ampere hours consumed during the month. Where time -of -day metering is installed,
the monthly power factor shall be the power factor coincident with the customer's maximum
demand.
5. Changing Rate Schedules
Customers may request a rate schedule change at any time to any City of Palo Alto full -
service rate schedule as is applicable to their kilowatt -demand and kilowatt-hour usage
profile.
6. Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the service is
supplied, a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be
allowed provided the City is not required to supply service at a particular line voltage where
it has, or will install, ample facilities for supplying at another voltage equally or better suited
to the customer's electrical requirements. The City retains the right to change its line voltage
at any time after providing reasonable advance notice to any customer receiving a discount
hereunder and affected by such change. The customer then has the option to change his
system so as to receive service at the new line voltage or to accept service (without voltage
discount) through transformers to be supplied by the City subject to a maximum kilovolt -
ampere size limitation.
(End)
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective ? -1-20082009
Sheet No E-4-3
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-3 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4 TOU
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to demand metered secondary electric service for customers with demand
between 500 and 1,000 kilowatts per month and who have sustained this level of usage for at least
three consecutive months during the most recent 12 month period. This schedule applies to
three-phase electric service and may include service to master -metered multi -family facilities or
other facilities requiring demand -metered services, as determined by the City. In addition, this rate
schedule is applicable for customers who did not pay power factor penalties during the last 12
months.
B. TERRITORY:
This rate schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides electric service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
Rates per kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh):
Public
Commodity Distribution Benefits
Total
Summer Period
Demand Charge (per
kW)
Peak $3.12 X9.9$8.96 $10.11$12.08
Mid -Peak 1.99 1.415.65 6:407.64
Off -Peak 1.13 2.513.26 3.67'1.39
Energy Charge (per
kWh)
Peak $0.10963 $0.0252903242 $0.0029200321 $0.1378114526
Mid -Peak 0.05617 0.0126601623 0.0029200321 0.0717507561
Off -Peak 0.04298 0.0095001218 0.0029200321 0.0554005837
Winter Period
Demand Charge (per
kW)
Peak
Off -Peak
Energy Charge (per
kWh)
$2.77
1.49
X94$5.10
2.2794
X1$7.87
3.76'1.43
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 447 1 29942009
Sheet No E-4-TOU-1
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-TOU-1 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4 TOU
Peak $0.07003 $0.0177302296 $0.0029200321 $0.0906809620
Off -Peak 0.04088 0.0101401313 0.0029200321 0.0539105722
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer's bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated
under Section C.
2. Definition of Time Periods
SUMMER PERIOD (Service from May 1 to October 31):
Peak: 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Mid Peak: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday through Friday (except holidays)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Off -Peak: 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays)
All day Saturday, Sunday, and holidays
WINTER PERIOD (Service from November 1 to April 30):
Peak:
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Off -Peak: 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays)
All day Saturday, Sunday, and holidays
HOLIDAYS: "Holidays" for the purposes of this rate schedule are New Years Day,
President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving
Day, and Christmas Day. The dates will be those on which the holidays are legally observed.
SEASONAL RATE CHANGES: 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 therein.. For further discussion
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 117 1 20082009
Sheet No E-4-TOU-2
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-TOU-2 dated 711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4 TOU
of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3. Demand Meter
Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kilowatt-hours for three
consecutive months, a demand meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable and
thereafter continued in service until the monthly use of energy has fallen below 6,000
kilowatt-hours for twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it
may be removed.
The billing demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual
maximum demand in kilowatts taken during any 15 -minute interval in each of the designated
Time periods as defined under Section D.2.
4. Power Factor Penalty
Time of Use customers must not have had a power factor penalty assessed on their service
for at least 12 months. Power factor is calculated based on the ratio of kilowatt hours to
kilovolt -ampere hours consumed during the month, and must not have fallen below 95% to
avoid the power factor penalty.
Should the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department find that the customer's service should be
subject to power factor penalties, the customer will be removed from the E-4-TOU rate
schedule and placed on another applicable rate schedule as is suitable to their kilowatt
demand and kilowatt-hour usage.
5. Changing Rate Schedules
Customers electing to be served under E-4 TOU must remain on said schedule for a
minimum of 12 months. Should the customer so wish, at the end of 12 months, the customer
may request a rate schedule change to any applicable City of Palo Alto full -service rate
schedule as is suitable to their kilowatt demand and kilowatt-hour usage.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 447 1 20082009
Sheet No E-4-TOU-3
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-TOU-3 dated 711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4 TOU
6. Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the service is
supplied, a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be
allowed provided the City is not required to supply service at a particular line voltage where
it has, or will install, ample facilities for supplying at another voltage equally or better suited
to the customer's electrical requirements. The City retains the right to change its line voltage
at any time after providing reasonable advance notice to any customer receiving a discount
hereunder and affected by such change. The customer then has the option to change his
system so as to receive service at the new line voltage or to accept service (without voltage
discount) through transformers to be supplied by the City subject to a maximum kilovolt -
ampere size limitation.
[End]
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 447 1 20082009
Sheet No E-4-TOU-4
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-TOU-4 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -4-G
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to demand metered secondary electric service for customers with a maximum
demand below 1,000 kilowatts (kW) who receive power under the Palo Alto Green plan. This
schedule applies to three-phase electric service and may include service to master -metered multi-
family facilities or other facilities requiring demand -metered services, as determined by the City.
B. TERRITORY:
The rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides electric service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
(1000 kWh block option):
Summer Period
Demand Charge (per kW)
Energy Charge (per kWh)
Commodity Distribution
Public
Benefits
$5.31 $11.88$15.23
0.06083 0.0137801767 0.0029200321
Palo Alto Green Charge (per 1000 kWh block)
Winter Period
Demand Charge (per kW) $4.80 X98$9.04
Energy Charge (per kWh) 0.05281 0.0132501716 0.0029200321
Palo Alto Green Charge (per 1000 kWh block)
(100% Renewable Green option):
Summer Period
Demand Charge (per kW)
Energy Charge (per kWh)
Winter Period
Demand Charge (per kW)
Energy Charge (per kWh)
Commodity Distribution
Total
$17.19$20.54
0.0775308171
15.00
$11.78$13.84
0.0689807318
15.00
Palo
Public Alto
Benefits Green
Total
$5.31 $11.88$15.23 $17.19$20.54
0.06083 0.0.137801767 0.0029200321 0.0150 0.0925309671
$4.80 x98$9.04 $11.78$13.84
0.05281 0.0132501716 0.0029200321 0.0150 0.0839808818
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E -4-G-1 dated .711-1-2008
Effective 4-17-1-20082009
Sheet No E -4-G-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -4-G
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges, and/or taxes. On a customer's bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated
under Section C.
2. Seasonal Rate Changes
The Summer Period is effective May 1 to October 31 and the Winter Period is effective from
November 1 to April 30. When the billing period includes use both in 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 therein. For further discussion of bill
calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3. Maximum Demand Meter
Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kilowatt-hours for three
consecutive months, a maximum demand meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable
and thereafter continued in service until the monthly use of energy has dropped below 6,000
kilowatt-hours for twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may
be removed.
The maximum demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken
during any 15 -minute interval in the month provided that in case the load is intermittent or
subject to violent fluctuations, the City may use a 5 -minute interval. A thermal -type demand
meter, which does not reset after a definite time interval, may be used at the City's option.
The billing demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual
maximum demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the billing
demand for customers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon the actual
maximum demand of such customers between the hours of noon and 6 PM on weekdays.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E -4-G-2 dated -711-1-2008
Effective 4-1-7 1 20082009
Sheet No E -4-G-2
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -4-G
4. Power Factor
For new or existing customers whose demand is expected to exceed or has exceeded 300
kilowatts for three consecutive months, the City has the option of installing applicable
metering to calculate a power factor. The City may remove such metering from the service
of a customer whose demand has dropped below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months.
When such metering is installed, the monthly electric bill will include a "power factor
penalty", if applicable. The penalty adjustment will be applied to a customer's bill prior to
the computation of any primary voltage discount. The power factor penalty is applied by
increasing the total energy and demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent or (1/4) for
each one percent (1%) that the monthly power factor of the customer's load was less than
95%.
The monthly power factor is the average power factor based on the ratio of kilowatt-hours to
kilovolt -ampere hours consumed during the month. Where time -of -day metering is installed,
the monthly power factor shall be the power factor coincident with the customer's maximum
demand.
5. Changing Rate Schedules
Customers may request a rate schedule change at any time to any applicable full -service rate
schedule as is applicable to their kilowatt -demand and kilowatt-hour usage profile.
6. Palo Alto Green Participation
Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Palo Alto Green Power Program application
provided by the Customer Service Center. Customers may request at any time, in writing, a
change to the number of blocks they wish to purchase under the Palo Alto Green plan.
Palo Alto Green provides for either the purchase of enough renewable energy credits (RECs)
to match 100% of the energy usage at the facility every month, or for the purchase of 1000
kilowatt-hour (kWh) blocks. These REC purchases support the production of renewable
energy, increase the financial value of power from renewal sources, and creates a transparent
and sustainable market that encourages new development of wind and solar.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E -4-G-3 dated 711-1-2008
Effective -147 1 20082009
Sheet No E -4-G-3
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -4-G
7. Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the service is
supplied, a discount of 2.5 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be
allowed provided the City is not required to supply service at a particular line voltage where
it has, or will install, ample facilities for supplying at another voltage equally or better suited
to the customer's electrical requirements. The City retains the right to change its line voltage
at any time after providing reasonable advance notice to any customer receiving a discount
hereunder and affected by such change. The customer then has the option to change the
system so as to receive service at the new line voltage or to accept service (without voltage
discount) through transformers to be supplied by the City subject to a maximum kilovolt -
ampere size limitation.
{End}
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E -4-G-4 dated 711-1-2008
Effective ? 1 20082009
Sheet No E -4-G-4
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to demand metered secondary service for commercial customers with a
maximum demand of at least 1,000KW per month per site, who have sustained this demand level at
least 3 consecutive months during the last twelve months.
B. TERRITORY:
This rate schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides electric service.
C. RATES:
Rates per kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh):
Public
Commodity Distribution Benefits
Total
Summer Period
Demand Charge (kW) $6.42 $9.54$12.55 Q'�$18.97
Energy Charge (kWh) 0.05662 0.0138801825 0.0029200321 0.0734207808
Winter Period
Demand Charge (kW) $5.50 $4.39$6.04 $9.859$11.54
Energy Charge (kWh) 0.04990 0.0137901898 0.0029200321 0.0666407209
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Charges
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer's bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated
under Section C.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective ? 1 20082009
Sheet No E-7-1
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-1 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7
2. Seasonal Rate Changes
The Summer Period is effective May 1 to October 31 and the Winter Period is effective from
November 1 to April 30. When the billing period includes use both in the summer and in 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 therein. For further discussion of bill
calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3. Request for Service
Qualifying customers may request service under this schedule for more than one account or
one meter if the accounts are on one site. A site shall be defined as one or more utility
accounts serving contiguous parcels of land with no intervening public right-of-ways (e.g.
streets) and have a common billing address.
4. Maximum Demand Meter
Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kilowatt-hours for three
consecutive months, a maximum demand meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable
and thereafter continued in service until the monthly use of energy has fallen below 6,000
kilowatt-hours for twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may
be removed.
The maximum demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken
during any 15 -minute interval in the month provided that in case the load is intermittent or
subject to violent fluctuations, the City may use a 5 -minute interval. A thermal -type demand
meter which does not reset after a definite time interval may be used at the City's option.
The billing demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual
maximum demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the billing
demand for customers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon the actual
maximum demand of such customers between the hours of noon and 6 pm on weekdays.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
11111_-��
Effective 44-7 1 20082009
Sheet No E-7-2
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-2 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7
5. Power Factor
For new or existing customers whose demand is expected to exceed or has exceeded 300
kilowatts for three consecutive months, the City has the option to install applicable metering
to calculate a power factor. The City may remove such metering from the service of a
customer whose demand has been below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months.
When such metering is installed, the monthly electric bill shall include a "power factor
penalty", if applicable. The penalty adjustment shall be applied to a customer's bill prior to
the computation of any primary voltage discount. The power factor penalty is applied by
increasing the total energy and demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent (0.25%) for
each one percent (1%) that the monthly power factor of the customer's load was less than
95%.
The monthly power factor is the average power factor based on the ratio of kilowatt hours to
kilovolt -ampere hours consumed during the month. Where time -of -day metering is installed,
the monthly power factor shall be the power factor coincident with the customer's maximum
demand.
6. Changing Rate Schedules
Customers may request a rate schedule change at any time to any applicable full service rate
schedule as is applicable to their kilowatt -demand and kilowatt-hour usage profile.
7. Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the service is
supplied, a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be
allowed provided the City is not required to supply service at a particular line voltage where
it has, or will install, ample facilities for supplying at another voltage equally or better suited
to the customer's electrical requirements. The City retains the right to change its line voltage
at any time after providing reasonable advance notice to any customer receiving a discount
hereunder and affected by such change. The customer then has the option to change his
system so as to receive service at the new line voltage or to accept service (without voltage
discount) through transformers to be supplied by the City subject to a maximum kVA size
limitation.
[End)
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 447-1-29952009
Sheet No E-7-3
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-3 dated 711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7 TOU
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to demand metered secondary service for commercial customers with a
maximum demand of at least 1,000KW per month per site, who have sustained this demand level at
least 3 consecutive months during the last twelve months. In addition, this rate schedule is
applicable for customers who did not pay power factor penalties during the last 12 months.
B. TERRITORY:
This rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides electric service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
Rates per kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh):
Public
Commodity Distribution Benefits
Summer Period
Demand Charge (per kW)
Peak
Mid -Peak
Off -Peak
Energy Charge (per kWh)
Peak
Mid -Peak
Off -Peak
Winter Period
Demand Charge (per kW)
Peak
Off -Peak
Energy Charge (per kWh)
Peak
Off -Peak
$4.24
2.06
1.17
$6x.2-7$8.25
3,144.13
1.572.06
$0.07029 $0.04-7.4602296
0.05867 0.0-144601901
0.04870 0.0 201567
$3.04
1.59
$2.46$3.38
1.2268
$0.0029200321
0.0029200321
0.0029200321
Total
$10.51$12.49
5-206.19
2.743.23
$0.0906709646
0.0760508089
0.0635106758
$5.50$6.42
2.813.27
$0.05617 $0.0155702142 $0.0029200321 $0.0746608080
0.04663 0.0128101767 0.0029200321 0.0623906751
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 4-1-7-1-20082009
Sheet No E-7-TOU-1
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-TOU-1 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7 TOU
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Charges
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer's bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated
under Section C.
2. Definition of Time Periods
SUMMER PERIOD (Service from May 1 to October 31):
Peak: 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Mid Peak: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday through Friday (except holidays)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Off -Peak: 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday
All day Saturday, Sunday, and holidays
WINTER PERIOD (Service from November 1 to April 30):
Peak: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Off -Peak: 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays)
All day Saturday, Sunday, and holidays
HOLIDAYS: "Holidays" for the purposes of this rate schedule are New Years Day,
President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving
Day, and Christmas Day. The dates will be those on which the holidays are legally observed.
SEASONAL RATE CHANGES: 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 therein.. For further discussion
of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 447-1 20082009
Sheet No E-7-TOU-2
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-TOU-2 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7 TOU
3. Request for Service
Qualifying customers may request service under this schedule for more than one account or
one meter if the accounts are on one site. A site shall be defined as one or more utility
accounts serving contiguous parcels of land with no intervening public right-of-ways (e.g.
streets) and have a common billing address.
4. Demand Meter
Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kilowatt-hours for three
consecutive months, a demand meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable and
thereafter continued in service until the monthly use of energy has fallen below 6,000
kilowatt-hours for twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may
be removed.
The billing demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual
maximum demand in kilowatts taken during any 15 -minute interval in each of the designated
Time periods as defined under Section D.2.
5. Power Factor Penalty
Time of Use customers must not have had a power factor penalty assessed on their service
for at least 12 months. Power factor is calculated based on the ratio of kilowatt hours to
kilovolt -ampere hours consumed during the month, and must not have fallen below 95% to
avoid the power factor penalty.
Should the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department find that the customer's service should be
subject to power factor penalties, the customer will be removed from the E-7-TOU rate
schedule and placed on another applicable rate schedule as is suitable to their kilowatt
demand and kilowatt-hour usage.
6. Changing Rate Schedules
Customers electing to be served under E-7 TOU must remain on said schedule for a
minimum of 12 months. Should the customer so wish, at the end of 12 months, the customer
may request a rate schedule change to any applicable City of Palo Alto full -service rate
schedule as is suitable to their kilowatt demand and kilowatt-hour usage.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 447-1 20082009
Sheet No E-7-TOU-3
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-TOU-3 dated 711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7 TOU
7. Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the service is
supplied, a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be
allowed provided the City is not required to supply service at a particular line voltage where
it has, or will install, ample facilities for supplying at another voltage equally or better suited
to the customer's electrical requirements. The City retains the right to change its line voltage
at any time after providing reasonable advance notice to any customer receiving a discount
hereunder and affected by such change. The customer then has the option to change his
system so as to receive service at the new line voltage or to accept service (without voltage
discount) through transformers to be supplied by the City subject to a maximum kilovolt -
ampere size limitation.
[End)
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
//�
Effective 447 1 20082009
Sheet No E-7-TOU-4
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-TOU-4 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -7-G
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to demand metered service for large commercial customers who choose
service under the Palo Alto Green plan. A customer may qualify for this rate schedule if the
customer's maximum demand is at least 1,000KW per month per site, who have sustained this
demand level at least 3 consecutive months during the last twelve months
B. TERRITORY:
The rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides electric service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
(1000 kWh block option):
Summer Period
Demand Charge (per
kW)
kWh) Energy Charge (per
Commodity
$6.42
0.05562
Palo Alto Green Charge (per 1000 kWh block)
Winter Period
Demand Charge (per kW) $5.50
Distribution
$9-54$12.55
Public
Benefits
0.0138801825 0.0029200321
$4.39$6.04
Energy Charge (per kWh) 0.04990 0.0137901898
Palo Alto Green Charge (per 1000 kWh block)
(100% renewable green option):
Summer Period
Demand Charge ( per kW)
Energy Charge (per kWh)
Winter Period
Demand Charge (per kW)
Commodity Distribution
0.0029200321
Total
$15.96$18.9
7
0.07342078
08
15.00
$9.89$11.54
0.9 1-072
09
15.00
Public Palo Alto
Benefits Green Total
X96$
$6.42 $9.54$12.55 18.97
0.013880182 0.0029200 0.98842
0.05562 5 321 0.0150 09308
$5.50 $4-.39$6.04
$9.89$1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 447 1 20082009
Sheet No E -7-G-1
Supersedes Sheet No E -7-G-1 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -7-G
1.54
0. 90189 0.0029200 0.08161
Energy Charge (per kWh) 0.04990 8 321 0.0150 08709
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Charges
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer's bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated
under Section C.
2. Seasonal Rate Changes
The Summer Period is effective May 1 to October 31 and the Winter Period is effective from
November 1 to April 30. When the billing period includes use both in 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 therein. For further discussion of bill
calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3. Maximum Demand Meter
Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kilowatt-hours for three
consecutive months, a maximum demand meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable
and thereafter continued in service until the monthly use of energy has dropped below 6,000
kilowatt-hours for twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may
be removed.
The maximum demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken
during any 15 -minute interval in the month provided that in case the load is intermittent or
subject to violent fluctuations, the City may use a 5 -minute interval. A thermal -type demand
meter, which does not reset after a definite time interval may be used at the City's option.
The billing demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual
maximum demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the billing
demand for customers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon the actual
maximum demand of such customers between the hours of noon and 6 PM on weekdays.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 44-7-1-20082009
Sheet No E -7-G-2
Supersedes Sheet No E -7-G-2 dated .711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -7-G
4. Request for Service
Qualifying customers may request service under this schedule for more than one account or
one meter if the accounts are at one site. A site shall be defined as one or more utility
accounts serving contiguous parcels of land with no intervening public right-of-ways (e.g.
streets) and have a common billing address.
5. Power Factor
For new or existing customers whose demand is expected to exceed or has exceeded 300
kilowatts for three consecutive months, the City has the option of installing applicable
metering to calculate a power factor. The City may remove such metering from the service
of a customer whose demand has dropped below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months.
When such metering is installed, the monthly electric bill shall include a "power factor
penalty", if applicable. The penalty adjustment shall be applied to a customer's bill prior to
the computation of any primary voltage discount. The power factor penalty is applied by
increasing the total energy and demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent or (1/4) for
each one percent (1%) that the monthly power factor of the customer's load was less than
95%.
The monthly power factor is the average power factor based on the ratio of kilowatt-hours to
kilovolt -ampere hours consumed during the month. Where time -of -day metering is installed,
the monthly power factor shall be the power factor coincident with the customer's maximum
demand.
6. Changing Rate Schedules
Customers may request a rate schedule change at any time to any applicable full service rate
schedule as is applicable to their kilowatt -demand and kilowatt-hour usage profile
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Effective 4-1-7 1 20082009
Sheet No E -7-G-3
Supersedes Sheet No E -7-G-3 dated 711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -7-G
7. Palo Alto Green Participation
Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Palo Alto Green Power Program application
provided by the Customer Service Center. Customers may request at any time, in writing, a
change to the number of blocks they wish to purchase under the Palo Alto Green plan.
Palo Alto Green provides for either the purchase of enough renewable energy credits (RECs)
to match 100% of the energy usage at the facility every month, or for the purchase of 1000
kilowatt-hour (kWh) blocks. These REC purchases support the production of renewable
energy, increase the financial value of power from renewal sources, and creates a transparent
and sustainable market that encourages new development of wind and solar.
8. Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the service is
supplied, a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be
allowed; provided, however, the City is not required to supply service at a qualified line
voltage where it has, or will install, ample facilities for supplying at another voltage equally
or better suited to the customer's electrical requirements. The City retains the right to change
its line voltage at any time after providing reasonable advance notice to any customer
receiving a discount hereunder and affected by such change. The customer then has the
option to change the system so as to receive service at the new line voltage or to accept
service (without voltage discount) through transformers to be supplied by the City subject to
a maximum kilovolt -ampere size limitation.
[End]
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
1//
Effective 447-1-20082009
Sheet No E -7-G-4
Supersedes Sheet No E -7-G-4 dated 711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
STREET LIGHTS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-14
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to street and highway lighting installations owned by any governmental agency
other than the City of Palo Alto.
B. TERRITORY:
Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and land owned or leased by the City.
C. RATES:
Per Lamp Per Month - Class A
Utility supplies energy and
switching service only.
kWh's Per Month
Burning Schedule: All Night/Midnight All Night Midnight
Lamp Rating:
Mercury -Vapor Lamps
100 watts 42/20 $ 10.9812.08 $ 8.4492
175 watts 68/35 13.10 10.2114.41
11.23
400 watts 154/71 26.96 20.7929.66
22.87
High Pressure Sodium Vapor Lamps
120 volts
70 watts 29/15 9.63 6.7510.59
7.43
100 watts 41/20 12.90 9.4214.19
10.36
150 watts 60/30 16.75 14.0718.43
15.48
240 volts
70 watts 34/17 10.7711.85 8.4492
100 watts 49/25 14.07 10.2115.48
11.23
150 watts 70/35 16.75 11.5618.43
12.72
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Issued by the City Council
Effective 7-01-20082009
Sheet No. E-14-1
Supersedes Sheet No. E-14-1 dated 7-01 20072008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
STREET LIGHTS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-14
200 watts 90/45 18.68 14.8320.55
16.31
250 watts 110/55 21.20 15.0123.32
16.51
310 watts 134/167 24.84 19.6127.32
21.60
400 watts 167/84 30.43 22.5333.47
24.78
Fluorescent Lamps
40 watts
15/8 4.0516 3.2-760
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Sheet No. E-14-1
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UTILITIES
STREET LIGHTS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-14
(Continued)
/
Per Lamp Per Month - Class C
Utility supplies energy and switching
service and maintains entire system,
including lamps and glassware.
Burning Schedule:
Lamp Rating:
Mercury -Vapor Lamps
100 watts
$ 10.36
175 watts
12.91
250 watts
15.70
400 watts
23.32
Incandescent Lamps
189 watts (
11.46
295 watts (
14.41
405 watts (
19.27
2,500 L)
4,000 L)
6,000 L)
620 watts (10,000 L)
26.88
Fluorescent Lamps
25 watts
3.6704
40 watts
4.0516
55 watts
kWh's Per Month
All Night/Midnight
High Pressure Sodium Vapor Lamps
120 volts
70 watts
42/20
68/35
97/49
154/71
65/32
101/5
139/70
212/106
12/6
15/8
18/9
All Night Midnight
$ 12.33$
14.83
18.47
27.54
13.10
16.75
21.20
29.47
5.30
5.49
X6.36
9.4213.56
11.7116.31
14.2720.32
21.2030.29
10.4214.41
13.1018.43
17.5223.32
24.1132.42
4.8
4.99
4.568
29/15 1 11.02 7. 84
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Sheet No. E-14-2
Supersedes Sheet No. E-14-2 dated 7-01 20072008
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UTILITIES
STREET LIGHTS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-14
(Continued)
100 watts 41/20 13.47 9.8314.82
10.81
150 watts 60/30 17.33 14.4619.06
15.91
240 volts
70 watts 34/17 11.17 8.4812.29
9.33
100 watts 49/25 14.63 10.7716.09
11.85
150 watts 70/35 17.33 12.1119.06
13.35
200 watts 90/45 19.25 15.4021.18
16.94
250 watts 110/55 21.58 15.8023.74
17.38
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Sheet No. E-14-2
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UTILITIES
STREET LIGHTS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-14
(Continued)
D. SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. Type of Service: This schedule is applicable to series circuit and multiple street lighting systems
to which the Utility will deliver current at secondary voltage. Unless otherwise agreed, multiple
current will be delivered at 120/240 volts, three -wire, single-phase. In certain localities the
Utility may supply service from 120/208 volt star -connected poly -phase lines in place of 240 -volt
service. Single phase service from 480 -volt sources will be available in certain areas at the
option of the Utility when this type of service is practical from the Utility's engineering
standpoint. All currents and voltages stated herein are nominal, reasonable variations being
permitted. New lights will normally be supplied as multiple systems.
2. Point of Delivery: Delivery will be made to the customer's system at a point or at points mutually
agreed upon. The Utility will furnish the service connection to one point for each group of
lamps, provided the customer has arranged his system for the least practicable number of points
of delivery. All underground connections will be made by the customer or at the customer's
expense.
3. Switching: Switching will be performed by the Utility (on the Utility's side of points of delivery)
and no charge will be made for switching provided there are at least 10 kilowatts of lamp load on
each circuit separately switched, including all lamps on the circuit whether served under this
schedule or not; otherwise, an extra charge of $2.50 per month will be made for each circuit
separately switched unless such switching installation is made for the Utility's convenience or the
customer furnishes the switching facilities and, if installed on the Utility's equipment, reimburses
the Utility for installing and maintaining them.
4. Annual Burning Schedule: The above rates apply to lamps which will be turned on and off once
each night in accordance with a regular burning schedule agreeable to the customer but not
exceeding 4,100 hours per year for all-night service and 2,050 hours per year for midnight
service.
5. Maintenance: The rates under Class C include all labor necessary for replacement of glassware
and for inspection and cleaning of the same. Maintenance of glassware by the Utility is limited
to standard glassware such as is commonly used and manufactured in reasonably large quantities.
A suitable charge will be made for maintenance of glassware of a type entailing unusual expense.
Under Class C, the rates include maintenance of circuits between lamp posts and of circuits and
equipment in and on the posts, provided these are all of good standard construction; otherwise,
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Sheet No. E-14-3
Supersedes Sheet No. E-14-3 dated 7-1 20032008
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UTILITIES
STREET LIGHTS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-14
(Continued)
the Utility may decline to grant Class C rates. Class C rates applied to any agency other than the
City of Palo Alto also include painting of posts with one coat of good ordinary paint as required
to maintain good appearance but do not include replacement of posts broken by traffic accidents
or otherwise.
6. Multilamp Electroliers: The above charges are made on per -lamp basis. For posts supporting
one or more lamps, where the lamps are less than nine feet apart, the above charges for Class C
will be reduced by 6 percent (6%) computed to the nearest whole cent, for all lamps other than
the first one.
7. Operating Schedules Other Than All -Night and Midnight: Rates for regular operating schedules
other than all-night and midnight will be the midnight rates plus or minus one -eleventh of the
difference between the midnight and the all-night rate, computed to the nearest whole cent, for
each half hour per night more or less than midnight service. This adjustment will apply only to
lamps on regular operating schedules which do not exceed 4,500 hours per year.
8. Street Light Lamps, Standard and Nonstandard Ratings: The rates for incandescent lamps under
Class A are applicable for service to regular street lamps only and must be increased by 6
percent, computed to the nearest whole cent, for service to group -replacement street lamps. The
rates under Class C are applicable to both regular and group -replacement street lamps.
9. Continuous Operation: The rate for continuous 24 -hour operation under Class A service will be
twice the all-night rate.
10. System Owned In -Part by Utility : Where, at customer's request, the Utility installs, owns, and
maintains any portion of the lighting fixtures, supports, and/or interconnecting circuits, an extra
monthly charge of one and one-fourth percent of the Utility's estimate of additional investment
shall be made.
11. Rates For Lamps Not on Schedule: In the event a customer installs a lamp which is not presently
represented on this schedule, the Utility will prepare an interim rate reflecting the Utility's
estimated costs associated with the specific lamp size. This interim rate will serve as the
effective rate for billing purposes until the new lamp rating is added to Schedule E-14.
[End]
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Issued by the City Council
Effective 7-1-20082009
Sheet No. E-14-4
Supersedes Sheet No. E-14-4 dated 7-1 20032008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-18
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to service for buildings and facilities owned and/or operated by the City of
Palo Alto.
B. TERRITORY:
This rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides electric service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
Per kilowatt-hour
(kWh) Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
Summer Period $0.06686 $0.0345604472 $0.0029200321 $0.1043'111479
Winter Period 0.05369 0.0275003559 0.0029200321 0.0841109249
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer's bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate cost components as
calculated under Section C.
2. Seasonal Rate Changes
The Summer Period is effective May 1 to October 31 and the Winter Period is effective from
November 1 to April 30. 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 therein. For further discussion of bill
calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
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Effective 447 1 20082009
Sheet No E-18-1
Supersedes Sheet No E-18-1 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-18
3. Power Factor
For new or existing customers whose demand is expected to exceed or has exceeded 300
kilowatts for three consecutive months, the City has the option of installing applicable
metering to calculate a power factor. The City may remove such metering from the service
of a customer whose demand has been below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months.
When such metering is installed, the monthly electric bill shall include a "power factor
penalty", if applicable. The penalty adjustment shall be applied to a customer's bill prior to
the computation of any primary voltage discount. The power factor penalty is applied by
increasing the total energy and demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent (0.25%) for
each one percent (1%) that the monthly power factor of the customer's load was less than
95%.
The monthly power factor is the average power factor based on the ratio of kilowatt hours to
kilovolt -ampere hours consumed during the month. Where time -of -day metering is installed,
the monthly power factor shall be the power factor coincident with the customer's maximum
demand.
4. Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the service is
supplied, a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be
allowed provided the City is not required to supply service at a particular line voltage where
it has, or will install, ample facilities for supplying at another voltage equally or better suited
to the customer's electrical requirements. The City retains the right to change its line voltage
at any time after providing reasonable advance notice to any customer receiving a discount
hereunder and affected by such change. The customer then has the option to change his
system so as to receive service at the new line voltage or to accept service (without voltage
discount) through transformers to be supplied by the City subject to a maximum kilovolt -
ampere size limitation.
[End]
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Effective 447-1-20082009
Sheet No E-18-2
Supersedes Sheet No E-18-2 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MUNICIPAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -18-G
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to service for buildings and facilities owned and/or operated by the City of
Palo Alto receiving power under the Palo Alto Green plan.
B. TERRITORY:
This rate schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides electric service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
(100% renewable green option):
Palo
Per kilowatt-hour Public Alto
(kWh) Commodity Distribution Benefits Green Total
Summer Period $0.06686 $0.0345604472 $0.0029200321 $0.0150 $0.1193'112979
Winter Period 0.05369 0.0275003559 0.0029200321 0.0150 0.0991110749
(1000 kWh block option):
Per kilowatt-hour Public
(kWh) Commodity Distribution Benefits Total
Summer Period $0.06686 $0.0345604472 $0.0029200321 $0.10'13111479
Winter Period 0.05369 0.0275003559 0.0029200321 0.0841 X09249
Palo Alto Green Charge (per 1000 kWh block 15.00
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer's bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate cost components as
calculated under Section C.
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Issued by the City Council
Effective 447 1 20082009
Sheet No E -18-G-1
Supersedes Sheet No E -18-G-1 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MUNICIPAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -18-G
2. Seasonal Rate Changes
The Summer Period is effective May 1 to October 31 and the Winter Period is effective from
November 1 to April 30. When the billing period includes use both in 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 therein. For further discussion of bill
calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3. Power Factor
For new or existing customers whose demand is expected to exceed or has exceeded 300
kilowatts for three consecutive months, the City has the option to install applicable metering
to calculate a power factor. The City may remove such metering from the service of a
customer whose demand has been below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months.
When such metering is installed, the monthly electric bill shall include a "power factor
penalty", if applicable. The penalty adjustment shall be applied to a customer's bill prior to
the computation of any primary voltage discount. The power factor penalty is applied by
increasing the total energy and demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent (0.25%) for
each one percent (1%) that the monthly power factor of the customer's load was less than
95%.
The monthly power factor is the average power factor based on the ratio of kilowatt hours to
kilovolt -ampere hours consumed during the month. Where time -of -day metering is installed,
the monthly power factor shall be the power factor coincident with the customer's maximum
demand.
4. Palo Alto Green Participation
Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Palo Alto Green Power Program application
provided by the Customer Service Center. Customers may request at any time, in writing, a
change to the number of blocks they wish to purchase under the Palo Alto Green plan.
Palo Alto Green provides for either the purchase of enough renewable energy credits (RECs)
to match 100% of the energy usage at the facility every month, or for the purchase of 1000
kilowatt-hour (kWh) blocks. These REC purchases support the production of renewable
energy, increase the financial value of power from renewal sources, and create a transparent
and sustainable market that encourages new development of wind and solar power.
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Effective ? -1-20082009
Sheet No E -18-G-2
Supersedes Sheet No E -18-G-2 dated -711-1-2008
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MUNICIPAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E -18-G
5. Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the service is
supplied, a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be
allowed provided the City is not required to supply service at a particular line voltage where
it has, or will install, ample facilities for supplying at another voltage equally or better suited
to the customer's electrical requirements. The City retains the right to change its line voltage
at any time after providing reasonable advance notice to any customer receiving a discount
hereunder and affected by such change. The customer then has the option to change his
system so as to receive service at the new line voltage or to accept service (without voltage
discount) through transformers to be supplied by the City subject to a maximum kilovolt -
ampere (kVA) size limitation.
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Effective 14-7-1-20082009
Sheet No E -18-G-3
Supersedes Sheet No E -18-G-3 dated -711-1-2008
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UTILITIES
ATTACHMENT D
EXCERPTS from Draft Minutes of UAC Meeting of March 4th, 2009
ITEM 5: ACTION ITEM: Rates Proposals for Fiscal Year 2010
Senior Resource Planner Ipek Connolly reviewed where we are in the budget process. In February, the
UAC reviewed the long-term financial projections and this month, it will review the proposed rate
adjustments for FY 2010. The rate proposals will be considered by the Council Finance Committee on
March 31. The budget will be considered by the UAC in May and by the Finance Committee on May 19.
Council adoption of the budget is scheduled for June 8. Connolly listed the assumptions used to prepare
the financial projections used to develop the rate projections. The assumptions that have changed since
the UAC saw the financial projections in February include the proposed changes in the equity transfer
method (Item #4 discussed tonight), and additional savings identified in supply and distribution operating
budgets. Savings estimates for operating budgets total $354,000. In addition, although labor negotiations
are not complete for FY 2010, if there were no cost increases for salaries and benefits for FY 2010
compared to FY 2009, then savings would total $1,326,000. These savings are not incorporated into the
cost projections at this time, but can be considered.
Chair Dawes asked Director Fong if she had looked closely at headcount. Fong responded that she has
looked closely, but that there are many regulatory compliance and reporting requirements that require staff
to complete. These include the Department of Transportation, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
the California Energy Commission, State and County Department of Health, Regional Water Quality Control
Board, and the California Public Utilities Commission. In addition, she scrutinizes the justification to fill any
vacancy and noted that there is a rigorous city-wide process that any vacancy must go through before
filling. Commissioner Waldfogel felt that the director should look at all programs and cut the lowest value
projects and programs.
Connolly presented the impact on the average residential total bill for gas, water, electricity and wastewater
if the proposed rate adjustments were adopted by Council. Although water, wastewater, and electric rates
are proposed to be increased, the proposed gas rate decrease cancels almost all the other rate increases
so that, on an annual basis, the average residential bill will increase only 7 cents per month.
Chair Dawes asked if staff had done any benchmarking or examination of best practices for utilities. He
asked if NCPA has started a study to help the member agencies institute best management practices.
Fong said that this much coordination between agencies, including the evaluation of pooled resources
where feasible and bulk buying of supplies with other agencies.
Commissioner Waldfogel said that across the board, there is a need to acknowledge the state of the
economy with salary cuts, layoffs, drop in the value of homes and investments. He advised that Utilities
must ensure that all the fat is cut off and that we need to proceed to cut into the bone at this point.
5d. Electric:
Senior Resource Planner Ipek Connolly presented the Electric Fund costs and revenue projections and
staffs recommended electric rate increase for FY 2010 of 10%. Despite a 10% rate increase, electric
revenue will still not cover projected costs. Connolly noted that an extra transfer from the Calaveras
Reserve would be required in order to have only a 10% rate increase. After the proposed rate increase and
the extra transfer from the Calaveras Reserve, the Electric Fund Supply and Distribution Rate Stabilization
Reserves would be slightly below the minimum guideline levels. Connolly noted that the recommended
electric rate increase would be applied on an equal amount per kilowatt-hour basis for all customer groups.
Chair Dawes asked what hydroelectric generation assumptions are used in the budget year and the five-
year projections. Assistant Director Ratchye replied that lower than average generation is assumed since,
even if median precipitation occurs from now on, average generation won't return until after three years.
Commissioner Melton said that drought means a power shortage, not just a water shortage, for Palo Alto,
and that a 10% rate increase is insufficient since we know hydrogeneration is lower than average. Melton
recommended that the rate increase should be 15%, not 10%. Melton also said that the UAC and Council
have agreed that the Calaveras Reserve should not be used for rate relief. Instead there should be a rate
increase that helps to align revenues and expenses. Commissioner Keller stated that she was upset to see
the proposed use of the Calaveras Reserve to reduce the rate increase proposal. She reiterated the UAC's
clear opposition to the use of the Calaveras Reserve for this purpose.
Commissioner Waldfogel agreed that the Calaveras Reserve should not be used for lowering the rate
increase, but wanted to look closely at reducing expenses before increasing rates more than 10%. He
asked whether there were any CIP projects that could be deferred. Assistant Director Tomm Marshall said
that he didn't support deferrals in the proposed CIP projects. He indicated that the City was looking at
funding several new programs, including components of smart grid and LED streetlights. Commissioner
Melton noted that if there are good projects such as those mentioned, they should be proposed for funding
from the Calaveras Reserve. Melton noted that this was the process established for the use of the
Calaveras Reserve. Director Fong said that she understood that this was the process for the use of the
Calaveras Reserve, but that staff felt that the economic conditions were so extraordinary that it was
unacceptable to propose a rate increase in excess of 10% due to the impact on ratepayers.
Commissioner Rosenbaum moved the staff recommendation to recommend that Council: 1) approve a 10
percent increase to electric retail rates effective July 1, 2009, which will increase annual revenues by $10.3
million; 2) approve a total transfer of $9.4 million from the Calaveras Reserve for fiscal year (FY) 2010,
which is $6.8 million in addition to the $2.6 million minimum transfer amount established by the proposed
Calaveras Reserve Guidelines; and 3) approve the changes to the Electric Utility Rate Schedules E-1, E -1-
G, E-2, E -2-G, E-4, E-4 TOU, E -4-G, E-7, E-7 TOU, E -7-G, E-14, E-16, E-18, and E -18-G, as attached.
Chair Dawes seconded the motion. The UAC voted to defeat the motion by a 2-3 vote with Keller,
Waldfogel and Melton voting no.
Commissioner Waldfogel made a motion to postpone consideration of the electric rate adjustment until the
UAC considers the budget at its May meeting. The motion received no second.
Commissioner Melton made a motion to increase electric rates by 15% and only make the minimum
transfer from the Calaveras Reserve of $2.6 million for FY 2010. The motion received no second.
Since no further motions were attempted, Chair Dawes stated that the UAC was unable to make a
recommendation to the Council on the FY 2010 electric rate adjustment.