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1997-06-03 City Council
BUDGET 1997-98 City of Polo Alto C ty Manager’s Report TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL ATTENTION: FINANCE COMMITTEE FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES AGENDA DATE: JUNE 3, 1997 CMR:219:97~ SUBJECT:ALTERNATIVE ELECTRIC RATE INCREASE PROPOSAL This is an informational report and no Council action is requested. During the recent FY97- 98 budget hearings, the Finance Committee did not arrive at a recommendation on the staff proposal for an electric rate increase. There was discussion regarding an alternative way to spread the rate increase and its impact. This report presents the alternative rate proposal discussed by some members of the Committee. RECOMMENDATIONS Although the staff does not recommend adoption of this alternative rate proposal, a resolution and the applicable rate schedules are attached to this report, should Council decide to adopt this alternative rate proposal. POLICY IMPLICATIONS The City has had a long-standing policy of basing utility rates on cost of service principles whereby each customer class is responsible for the costs incurred in serving that class. With few exceptions, Palo Alto rates have not deviated from this policy. Even though the dollar amount is relatively small, the alternative rate proposal in this report represents a deviation CMR:219:97 b Page 1 of 4 from the policy of cost of service, because it shifts costs from the residential class to small and large commercial customers. Deviation from cost of service principles is not a significant problem under a monopoly; however, it.can present problems under competition. In a competitive retail marketplace, profitability of service to customer classes and market segments is particularly relevant. Prices to customer classes which are burdened with costs of other classes make easier targets for competitors to take away. The cost burden associated with the alternative proposal on commercial customers is not expected to be large enough to distort Palo Alto’s prices to any significant degree. However, what is significant is the deviation from cost of service principles and, more importantly, the message that is being sent. to small and large commercial customers at this time. In FY1997-98, some of Palo Alto’s largest industrial customers will be weighing a decision whether to buy power from the Palo Alto Utility’s competitors. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This alternative proposal is based on a $2.4 million or 4 percent systemwide annual revenue increase which is the same as staff’s proposal. The two proposals differ in how the $2.4 million revenue increase is spread, how it impacts the customer classes, and what the resulting implications are in a competitive marketplace. The staff’s electric rate proposal is intended to achieve cost based rates (CMR:219:97). Accordingly, the staff applied the proposed increase to customer classes with no increase applied to small, commercial and-large commercial customers, who are already paying their fair share of allocated costs. The alternative rate proposal deviates slightly from cost of service by shifting costs from the residential class to the small commercial and large commercial class: The purpose for application of the revenue increase in this manner is to reduce the percentage, increase applied to the residential class by spreading the .increase to all customer classes. On a dollar basis, the difference in customer bills between the two proposals is minimal. Therefore, under either proposal, affordable electric rates are maintained in Palo Alto and will remain significantly below Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) rates. The customer bill impacts for the alternative rate proposal differ slightly from the estimated bill impacts discussed with the Committee at its May 20, 1997 meeting, due to a different assumption about extending the transition cost recovery period for residents. CMR:219:97 Page 2 of 4 The following table provides a comparison of the bill impacts between the staff proposal and the alternative proposal : COMPARISON OF ELECTRIC RATE PROPOSALS- MONTHLY BILL IMPACTS Customer Size Monthly Usage $ Amount of Bill Increase: Staff Proposal $ Amount of Bill Increase: Alter. Proposal $ Amount of Bill Increase: Difference in Proposals % Bill Increase: Staff Proposal % Bill Increase: Alter. Proposal Resident Small 300 kwhs $1.85 $1.47 +$.38 15.0% 11.9% Resident Avg. 500 kwhs $2.91 $2.21 +$,70 12~0% 9.1% Resident Large 3000 kwhs $20.42 $19.86 +$.56 9.2% 9.0% Commer. Small 500 kwhs 0 $.25 ¯ -$.25 0 0.8% Commer. Medium 500,000 kwhs $1,485 $1,485 0 6.3% 6.3% Large 5.5 Million kwhs 0 $1,650 -$1,650 0 0.6% The alternative retail rate increase will generate approximately $2.4 million sales revenue in FY1997-98. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Adoption of this resolution does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Air Quality Act; therefore, an environmental assessment is not required. CMR:219:97 Page 3 of 4 ATTACHMENTS Resolution Rate Schedules E-1,E-2,E-4,E-5,E-6,E-7,E-8,E-14,E-15,E-16 PREPARED BY: DEPARTMENT HEAD REVIEW: Randy Baldschun, Assistam Director of Utilities. Administrative Services CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: Manager CMR:219:97 Page 4 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING UTILITY RATE SCHEDULES E-l, E-2 and E-7, RENUMBERINGAND AMENDING UTILITY RATE SCHEDULES E- 4 AND E-6 AS EoI4 AND E-16, RENUMBERING UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-5 AS E-15, AND ADDING UTILITY RATE SCHEDULES E-4, E-5, E-6 AND E-8 OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RATES AND CHARGES PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE, SMALL COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE, MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE - SEASONAL DEMAND AND ENERGY RATES, MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE - FLAT DEMAND AND ENERGY RATES, LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE - SEASONAL DEMAND AND ENERGY RATES, LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE - FLAT DEMAND AND ENERGY RATES AND LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE -SEASONAL RATES WITH A POWER SUPPLY CHARGE,ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONNECTION FEES, STREET LIGHTING AND UNMETERED ELECTRIC SERVICE The Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby RESOLVE as follows: SECTION i. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule E-I (Domestic Electric Service) of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates and Charges is hereby renamed Utility Rate Schedule E-I (Residential Electric Service) and amended to read in accordance with Sheets E-I-I and E-I-2, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective July i, 1997. SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule E-2 (Commercial Electric Service) of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates and Charges is hereby renamed Utility Rate Schedule E-2 (Small Commercial Electric Service) and amended to read in accordance ~ith Sheets E-2-1 and E- 2-2, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective July i, 1997. SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, current Utility Rate Schedule E-4 (Street and Highway Lighting) of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates and Charges is hereby renumbered Utility Rate Schedule E-14 (Street Lights) and amended to read in accordance with Sheets E-14-1 through E-14-4, inclusive, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective July i, 1997. SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, new Utility Rate Schedule E-4 (Medium Commercial Electric Service) of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates and Charges is hereby added to read in accordance with Sheets E-4-1 through E-4-4, inclusive, attached hereto and incorporated herein. Schedule E-4 970501 ia~ 0071189 1 sets forth the seasonal demand and energy rates. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule,~ as amended, shall become effective July i, 1997. SECTION 5. P~rsuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, current Utility Rate Schedule E-5 (Electric Service Connection Fees) of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates and Charges is hereby renumbered as Utility Rate Schedule E-15 (Electric Service Connection Fees) to read in accordance with Sheets E-15-1 through E-15-7, inclusive, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as renumbered, shall become effective July i, 1997. SECTION 6. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, new Utility Rate Schedule Eo5 (Medium Commercial Electric Service) of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates and Charges is hereby added to read in accordance with Sheets E-5-1 through E-5-4, inclusive, attached hereto and incorporated herein. Schedule E-5 sets forth the flat demand and energy rates. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective July I, 1997. SECTION 7. Pursuant to Section 12o20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, current Utility Rate Schedule E-6 (Unmetered Electric Service) of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates and Charges is hereby renumbered and amended to read in accordance with Sheets E- 16-1 through E-16-3, inclusive, attached hereto and incorporated herein° The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective July I, 1997o SECTION 8 Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, new Utility Rate Schedule E-6 (Large Commercial Electric Service) of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates and Charges is hereby added to read in accordance with Sheets E-6-1 through E-6-4, inclusive, attached hereto and incorporated herein. Schedule E-6 sets forth the flat demand and energy rates. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall, become effective July i, 1997o SECTION 9. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule Eo7 (Large Commercial Electric Service) of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates and Charges is hereby amended to read in accordance with Sheets E-7-1 throughE-7- 4, inclusive, attached hereto and incorporated herein. Schedule E- 7 sets forth the seasonal demand and energy rates. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, asamended, shall become effective July i, 1997. SECTION i0. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, new Utility Rate Schedule E-8 (Large Commercial Electric Service) of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates and Charges is hereby added to read in accordance with Sheets E-8-1 through E-8-5, inclusive, attached hereto and incorporated herein. Schedule E-8 sets forth the seasonal rates with a monthly market-based power. supply charge. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective July i, 1997. 970501 !~: 0071189 2 SECTION II. The Council finds that the revenue derived from the authorized adoption and adjustments of the several service rates enumerated herein shall be used only for the purposes set forth in Article VII, Section 2,of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto. SECTION 12. The Council finds that the adoption of this resolution does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act, California Public Resources Code section 21080, subdivision (b) (8) o INTRODUCED AND PASSED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST:APPROVED: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Senior Asst. City Attorney Mayor City Manager Director of Utilities Acting Director of Administrative Services 970501 !~ 0071189 3 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. A "single-family residential dwelling" is designated as any house, cottage, fiat, or apartment unit having a kitchen, bath, and sleeping facilities. B.TERRITORY: Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by the City. C.RATES: Energy Rates: Per Meter Per Month First Next All Over Per Kilowatt-Hour 300 kWh .................$0.0460 300 kWh ........- .........$0.0634 600 kWh .................$0.0867 Minimum Charge, Per Month ................$1.00 Special Remote Meter Register Charge, Per Month $1.00 D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Calculation of Cost Components The bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and &djusted for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount is broken down into four cost components based on percentages shown below for each of the components: Power Supply Charge, Transition Cost Recovery Charge, Distribution Charge, and Public Benefits Charge. These percentages reflect forecasted annual costs. The breakdown of the bill amount into cost components is provided for the customer’s information and does not affect how much a customer pays. These cost components and their percentages are shown here: Issued by the.City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E-1-1 dated 9-10-90 CITY OF PALO ALTOUTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Sheet No. E=’l=l RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-1 (Continued) Illustrative Cost Component Percentages a.Power Supply Charge b.Transition Cost Recovery Charge c.Distribution Charge d.Public Benefits Charge 2.Solar Energy Discount 40.3% 8.6% 49.6% 1.5% Upon approval by the City,. a 10 percent (10%) discount will be applied to a customer’s electric bill if such customer has installed a solar energy system and met the following criteria before April 1, 1987: The solar energy system is in conformance with the City’s performance and aesthetic standards; The solar energy system is designed to provide for 50 percent or more of the residential domestic water heating or space heating requirements; and c.Appropriate City permits are acquired. {End} Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E=1-1 dated 9-10-90 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet No. E=1-2 A. APPLICABILITY: SMALL COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-2 This schedule applies to non-demand metered electric service for small commercial customers and master-metered multi-family facilities. B.TERRITORY: Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and land owned or leased by the City. C.RATES: Seasonal Energy Rates:Per Meter Per Month Energy Charge (Per kWh) Effective During Summer Period ...........................$0.0736 Effective During Winter Period ... .........................$0.0662 D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Calculation of Cost Components The bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount is broken down into four cost components based on percentages shown below for each of the components: Power Supply Charge, Transition Cost Recovery Charge, Distribution Charge, and Public Benefits Charge. These percentages reflect forecasted annual costs. The breakdown of the bill amount into cost components is provided for the customer’s information and does not affect how much a customer pays. These.cost components and their percentages .are shown here: Illustrative Cost Component Percenta~jes Power Supply Charge Transition Cost Recovery Charge Distribution Charge Public Benefits Charge 42.0% 7.2% 49.5% 1.3% Issued by the City Council Supersedes sheet No. E=2-1 dated 7=1-95 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1=97 Sheet No. 2.Seasonal Rate Changes SMALL COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E.2 (Continued) 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 is partly in the summer period and partly in the winter period, the billing will be computed by prorating the total kWh usage, and the applicable rates thereto between the two seasonal periods, according to the ratio of the number of days in each seasonal period to the total number of days in the billing period. 3.Minimum Charge A minimum charge of $1.00 per month will apply to all accounts. 4.Solar Energy Discount Upon approval by the City, a 10 percent (10%) discount will be applied to a customer’s electric bill if such customer has installed a solar energy system and met the following criteria before April 1, 1987: a.The solar energy system is in conformance with the City’s performance and aesthetic standards; b.The solar energy system is designed to provide for 50 percent (50%) or more of the residential domestic water heating or space heating requirements; and c. Appropriate City permits are acquired. {End} Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E-2-2 dated 9-10-90 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Sheet No. E-2-2 MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4 A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to demand metered electric service for commercial 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. B.TERRITORY: Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and land owned or leased by the City. C.RATES: Seasonal Demand and Energy Rates: Per meter Demand Charge (Per Kilowatt of billing demand)Per Month Effective During Summer Period "$9.50 Effective During Winter Period ................................$6.25 Energy Charge (Per kwh) Effective During Summer Period ............... .................$0.0482 Effective During Winter Period .................................$0.0413 D. SPECIAL NOTES: Calculation of Cost Components The bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount is broken down into four cost components: Power Supply Charge, Transition Cost Recovery Charge, Distribution Charge, and Public Benefits Charge. The breakdown of the bill amount into cost components is provided for the customer’s information and does not affect how much a customer pays. The following three-step formula is usedto estimate the four cost components . 1) The Power Supply Charge is determined based on the applicable charges shown in Section D. 1 .a. below. 2) The Power Supply Charge is subtracted from the total bill amount to arrive at the RESIDUAL amount of the bill to be apportioned between the remaining three cost components. Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E-2-1 dated 9-10-90 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1=97 Odginal Sheet No. E-4=1 3) MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4 (Continued) The RESIDUAL amount of the bill is broken down into three components by application of the relative percentages shown below. The percentage for each component is based on the annual estimated cost of that component relative to the estimated total costs of the three components. Illustrative Cost Components Summer ~Winter a.Power Supply Charge Demand (per KW) Energy (per KWH) b.Transition Cost Recovery Charge c.Distribution Charge d.Public Benefits Charge $3.77 $2.36 $0.01646 $0.01805 43.5%53.2% 54.4%44.2% 2.1%2.6% 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 is partly in the summer period and partly in the winter period, the billing will be computed by prorating the total kWh usage, KW demand, and the applicable rates thereto between the two seasonal periods, according to the ratio of the number of days in each seasonal period to the total number of days in the billing period. 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 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. Issued by the City Council _~\\~f~ Supersedes Sheet No. E-2=2 dated 9-10-90 Effective 7-1=97 C~TYOFPALOALTOOriginal Sheet No. E..4-2 UTILITIES MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTIL!TY RATE SCHEDULE E-4 (Continued) 4.Minimum Charge A minimum charge of $1.00 per month will apply to all accounts 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 kVa size limitation. 6. Solar Energy Discount Upon approva! by the City, a 10 percent (10%)discount will be applied to a customer’s electric bill if such customer has installed a solar energy system and met the following criteria before April 1, 1987: 1.The solar energy system is in conformance with the City’s performance and aesthetic standards; 2.The solar energy system is designed to provide for 50 percent (50%) or more of.the residential domestic water heating or space heating requirements; and 3.Appropriate City permits are acquired. 6.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 VAR-hour metering to calculate power factor. The City may remove VAR-hour metering from the service of a customer whose demand has been below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months. Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E-2-3 dated 7=1=92 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7=1-97 Original Sheet No. E-4-3 MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4 (Continued) When VAR-hour 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 kilovoltampere 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. 7.Changing Rate Schedules Customers may request one rate schedule change in any twelve-month period. The City of Palo Alto Utilities may not be required to make more than one change of rate schedules within a twelve-month period, unless a rate schedule is replaced by a successor rate schedule or the customer’s electrical usage has changed significantly to warrant a change. {End} Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. Eo2-3 dated 7-1-92 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet No. E-4-4 MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-5 A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to demand metered electric service for commercial 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. B.TERRITORY: Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and land owned or leased by the City. C~RATES: Flat Demand and Energy Rates (All Year): Per meter Per Month Demand Charge (Per Kilowatt of billing demand) ......~ ...............$7.89 .Energy Charge (Per kWh) ..........................................$0.0458 D. SPECIAL NOTES: Calculation of Charges The bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount is broken down into four cost components: Power Supply Charge, Transition Cost Recovery Charge, Distribution Charge, and Public Benefits Charge. The breakdown of the bill amount into cost components is provided for the customer’s information and does not affect how much a customer pays. The following three-step formula is used to estimate the four cost components 1) The Power Supply Charge is determined based on the applicable charges shown in Section D.l.a. below. 2) The Power Supply Charge is subtracted from the total bill amount to arrive at the RESIDUAL amount of the bill to be apportioned between the remaining three cost 3) The RESIDUAL amount of the bill is broken down into three components by application of the relative percentages shown below. The percentage for each Component is based on the annual estimated cost of that component relative to the estimated total costs of the three components.~ Issued by the City Council CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet No. E-5-1 MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-5 (Continued) Illustrative Cost Components ~,11 Year a.Power Supply Charge Demand (per KW) Energy (per KWH) b.Transition Cost Recovery Charge c.Distribution Charge d.Public Benefits Charge $3.10 $O.O1723 50.1% 47.6% 2.3% 2.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. 3.Minimum Charge A minimum charge of $1.00 per month will apply to all accounts. 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 Issued by the City Council CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES . Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet No. E-5=2 MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-5 (Continued) 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. 5., Solar Energy Discount Upon approval by the City, a 10 percent (10%) discount will be applied to a customer’s electric bill if such customer has installed a solar energy system and met the following criteria before April 1, 1987: 1.The solar energy system is in conformance with the City’s performance and aesthetic standards; 2.The solar energy system is designed to provide for 50 percent (50%) or more of the residential domestic water heating or space heating requirements; and 3. Appropriate City permits are acquired. 6. 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 VAR-hour metering to calculate power factor. The City may remove VAR-hour metering from the service of a customer whose demand has been below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months. When VAR-hour metering is installed, the monthly electric bill shall include a "power factor rpenalty", 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 kilovoltampere 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. Issued by the City Council CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1=97 Original Sheet No. E-5=3 MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-5 (Continued) 7.Changing Rate Schedules Customers may request one rate schedule change in any twelve-month period. The City of Palo Alto Utilities may not be required to make more than one change of rate schedules within a twelve-month period, unless a rate schedule is replaced by a successor rate ¯ schedule or the customer’s electrical usage has changed significantly to warrant a change, {End} Issued by the City Council CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1=97 Original Sheet No. E-5-4 LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-6 A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to demand metered large electric service for commercial customers with a maximum demand of at least 1,000KW and have sustained this demand level at least 3 consecutive months duringthe last twelve months. B.TERRITORY: Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and land owned or leased by the City. C.RATES: Flat Demand and Energy Rates (All Year): Per meter Per Month Demand Charge (Per Kilowatt of billing demand) ......................$5.72 Energy Charge (Per kWh).., ........ .............................$0.0434 D, SPECIAL NOTES: Calculation of Charges The bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statementl the bill amount is broken down into four cost components: Power Supply Charge, Transition Cost Recovery Charge, Distribution Charge, and Public Benefits Charge. The breakdown of the bill amount into cost components is provided for the customer’s information and does not affect how much a customer pays. The following three-step formula is used to estimate the four cost components 1) The Power Supply Charge is determined based on the applicable charges shown in Section D.l.a. below. 2) The Power Supply Charge is subtracted from the total bill amount to arrive at the RESIDUAL amount of the bill to be apportioned between the remaining three cost 3) The RESIDUAL amount of the bill is broken down into three,components by application of the relative percentages shown below. The percentage for each component is based on the annual estimated cost of that component relative to the estimated total costs of the three components. Issued by the City Council CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet No. E=6ol LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-6 (Continued) Illustrative Cost Components a.Power Supply Charge Demand Charge (per KW) Energy Charge (per KWH) b.Transition Cost Recovery Charge c.Distribution Charge d.Public Benefits Charge $3.10 $O.O1723 46.4% 50.7% 2.9% 2, Request for Service A customer 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. 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 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 ~ 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.Minimum Charge A minimum charge of $1.00 per month will apply to all accounts. Issued by the City Council CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet No. E=6-2 5. -Primary Voltage Discount LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-6 (Continued) VVhere 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. 6.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 VAR-hour metering to calculate power factor. The City may remove VAR-hour metering from the service of a customer whose demand has been below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months. When VAR-hour 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 kilovoltampere 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. Issued by the City Council CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1=97 Odginal Sheet No. E-6-3 7.Changing Rate Schedules LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-6 (Continued) Customers may request one rate schedule change in any twelve-month period. The City of Palo Alto Utilities may not be required to make more than one change of rate schedules within a twelve-month period, unless a rate schedule is replaced by a successor rate schedule or the customer’s electrical usage has changed significantly to warrant a change. {End} Issued by the City Council CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1=97 Original Sheet No. E=6-4 LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE~CHEDULE E-~7 A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to demand metered electric service for large commercial customers with a maximum demand of at least 1,000KW per month per site and have sustained this demand level at least 3 consecutive months during the last twelve months. B.TERRITORY: Ca Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and land owned or leased by the City. RATES: Seasonal Demand and Energy Rates: Per meter Per Month Demand Charge (Per Kilowatt of billing demand) Effective During Summer Period ...........................’ ....$7.50 Effective During Winter Period ................................$4.00 Energy Charge (Per kwh) Effective During Summer Period .......................... .....$0.0461 Effective During Winter Period .................................$0.0394 D, SPECIAL NOTES: Calculation of Charges The bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount is broken down into four cost components: Power Supply Charge, Transition Cost Recovery Charge, Distribution Charge, and Public Benefits Charge. The breakdown of the bill amount into cost components is provided for the customer’s information and does not affect how much a customer pays. The following three-step formula is used to estimate the four cost components 1) The Power Supply Charge is determined based on the applicable charges shown in Section D.l.a. below. 2) The Power Supply Charge is subtracted from the total bill amount to arrive at the RESIDUAL amount of the bill to be apportioned between the remaining three cost components. Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E=7=1 dated 7=1-95 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Sheet No. E-7-1 3) LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7 (Continued) The RESIDUAL amount of the bill is broken down into three components by application of the relative percentages shown below. The percentage for each component is based on the annual estimated cost of that component relative to the estimated total costs of the three components. Illustrative Cost Components Summer a.Power Supply Charge Demand Charge (per KW) Energy Charge (per KWH) b.Transition Cost Recovery Charge c.Distribution Charge d.Public Benefits Charge Winter 2.Seasonal Rate Changes $3.77 $2.36 $0.01646 $0.01805¯40.9%54.3% 56.6%42.3% 2.5%3.4% The Summer Period is effective May I to October 31 and the WinterPeriod is effective from November 1 to April 30. When the billing period is partly in the summer period, and partly in the winter period, the billing will be computed by prorating the total kWh usage, ¯ KW demand, and the applicable rates thereto between the two seasonal periods, according to the ratio of the number of days in each seasonal period to the total number of days in the billing Period. 3.Request for Service A customer 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.. Issued bythe City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E-7~2 dated 7-1-95 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Sheet No. E-7-2 LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7 (Continued) 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. 5.Minimum Charge A minimum charge of $1.00 per month will apply to all accounts. 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 pement 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. 7. 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 VAR-hour metering to calculate power factor. The City may remove VAR-hour metering from the service of a customer whose demand has been below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months. When VAR-hour.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 Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E-7-3 dated 7-1-95 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7=1-97 Sheet No. E-7-3 LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7 (Continued) The monthly power factor is the average power factor based on the ratio of kilowatt hours to kilovoltampere 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. 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%. 8.Changing Rate Schedules Customers may request one rate schedule change in any twelve-month period. The City of Palo Alto Utilities may not be required to make more than one. change of rate schedules within a twelve-month period, unless a rate ,schedule is replaced by a successor rate schedule or the customer’s electrical usage has changed significantly to warrant a change. {End} Issued by the City Council CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7ol-97 Original Sheet No. E-7-4 LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-8 A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to demand metered electric service for large commercial customers’ accounts with demand of at least 1,000 KW per month and have sustained this level of usage for at least three consecutive months during the most recent 12 months period. B.TERRITORY: C| Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and land owned or leased by the City. RATES: Seasonal Rates with a Monthly Market-based Power Supply Charge: Per meter Customer Charge . $50.00 Power Supply Charges Summer Winter Demand (per KW)$3.77 $2.36 Energy Market Price Range (per KWH) ...............$0.0050 - $0.0400 Other Charges Summer Winter Demand (per KVV) ................................$3.73 $1.64 Energy (per KWH) ...............................$0.02878 $0.02248 D. SPECIAL NOTES: Calculation of Cost Components The bill amount is calculated as the sum of the charges in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discount or power factor. The breakdown of the bill amount into four ~cost components is provided for the customer’s information. The four components identified on a customer’s bill are: Power Supply Charge, Transition Cost Recovery Charge, Distribution Charge, and Public Benefits Charge. The following three-step formula is used to estimate the four cost components: 1)The Power Supply Charge is calculated based on the monthly market price for electricity delivered to the City and the applicable seasonal demand charge. Issued by the City Council CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet No. E-8=1 LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-8 (Continued) 2)The Power Supply Charge is subtracted from the total bill amount to arrive at the RESIDUAL amount of the bill to be apportioned between the remaining three cost components. 3)The RESIDUAL amount of the bill is broken down into three components by application of the relative percentages shown below. The percentage of each component is based on the annual estimated cost of that component relative to the estimated total costs of the three components. Illustrative Cost Components Summer a.Power Supply Charges Demand Charge (per KVV) Energy Charge (per KWH) b.Transition Cost Recovery Charge c.Distribution Charge d.Public Benefits Charge Winter $3.77 $2.36 Within a range of $0.005 - $0.0400 40.9%54.3% 56.6%42.3% 2.5%3.4% 2. Market Price The Power Supply Charge will have two components: Demand (per KW) and energy (per KWH). The energy component (market-based energy) is based on the monthly NYMEX COB Futures Closing Price. NYMEX COB Futures Closing Price is the settlement price for the NYMEX COB futures- contract on the last trading .day of the month. The last day of trading is the fourth business day prior to the first day of the delivery month (e.g. June 1998, NYMEX COB futures contract trading closes on May 26, 1998). 3. 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 is partly in the summer period and partly in the winter period,, the billing will be computed by prorating the total kwh usage, KW demand, and the applicable rates thereto between the two seasonal periods, according to the ratio of the number of days in each seasonal period to the total number of days in the billing Period. Issued by the City Council CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet No.. E-8=2 LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-8 ’ (Continued) 4.Special Metering Equipment and Customer Charge Service under this rate schedule requires the City’s installation of automatic meter reading equipment to enable billing on a calendar month. The City of Palo Alto Utilities normally installs standard metering equipment to provide regular service. Service under this rate schedule requires additional equipment that is in addition to the standard metering and billing equipment. The Customer Charge provided in Section C. includes the estimated additional costs of the required additional equipment as well as the cost of administration of this service option. A customer may be required to provide dedicated telephone service to facilitate remote meter access. 5.Changing Rate Schedules Customers may request one rate schedule change in any twelve-month period. The City of Palo Alto Utilities maynot be required to make more thanone change of rate schedules within a twelve-month period, unless a rate schedule is replaced by a successor rate schedule or the customer’s electrical usage has changed significantly to warrant a change. 6.Maximum Demand Meter whenever the monthly use of energy has iexceeded 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. Issued by the City Council CITY OF P.ALO ALTQUTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet No. E-8-3 LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-8 (Continues) 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. 7.Minimum Charge The customer charge will be considered the minimum charge. 8. Primary Voltage Discount Where delivery is made at the samevoltage 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. 9. 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 VAR-hour metering to calculate power factor. The City may remove VAR-hour metering from the service of a customer whose demand has been below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months. When VAR-hour 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 onepercent (1%) that the monthly power factor of the customer’s load was less than 95%. Issued by the City Council CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1=97 Original Sheet No. E=8-4 LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-8 (Continues) The monthly power factor is the average power factor based on the ratio of kilowatt hours to kilovoltampere 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. {End} Issued by the City Council CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1 Original Sheet No. E-8-5 C. RATES: Burning Schedule: kWh’s Per Month All Night/Midnight Lamp Rating: Mercury-Vapor Lamps 100 watts 175 watts 250 watts 400 watts 42/20 68/35 97/49 154/71 Incandescent Lamps 189 watts ( 2,500 L) 295 watts ( 4,000 L) 405 watts ( 6,000 L) 620 watts (10,000 L) Fluorescent Lam.Ds 25 watts 40 watts 55 watts 65/32 101/5 139/70 212/106 12/6 1518 18/9 High Pressure 120 volts 70 watts 100 watts 150 watts 240 volts 70 watts 100 watts 150 watts 200 watts 250 watts Sodium Vapor Lamps 29/15 41/20 60/30 34/17 49/25 70/35 90/45 110/55 STREET LIGHTS UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-14 (Continued) Per Lamp Per Month - Class C City supplies energy and switching service and maintains entire system, including lamps and glassware. All Night Midnight $6.98 8.39 10.46 15.59 $ 5.34 6.65 8.07 12.00 7.41 9.48 12.00 16.68 5.89 7.41 9.92 13.84 2.73 2.83 3.27 2.07 2.29 2.40 5.67 7.63 9.81 6.32 8.28 9.81 10.90 12.21 4.03 5.56 8.18 4.80 6.10 6.87 8.72 8.94 Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. 4=4-2 dated 9-10-90 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7=1-97 Original Sheet No. E-’14-2 SPECIAL CONDITIONS: STREET LIGHTS UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-14 (Continued) Type of Service: This schedule is applicable to series circuit and multiple street lighting systems to which the City 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. Point of Delivery: Delivery will be made to the customer’s system at a point or at points. mutually agreed upon. The City will furnish the service connection to one point foreach 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. ~: Switching will be performed by the City of Palo Alto (on the City’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 City’s convenience or the customer furnishes the switching facilities and, if installed on the City’s equipment, reimburses the City for installing and maintaining them. 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. 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 City 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. " Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. Eo4=3 dated 7=11=88 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7=1-97 Original Sheet No. E-’14=3 o o ° o 10. STREET LIGHTS UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-14 (Continued) Maintenance (cont.) 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, the City 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. 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. 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. 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. _Continuous _O_p. eration: The rate for continuous 24-hour operation under Class A service will be twice the all-night rate. S~vstem Owned In-Part by City_: Where, at customer’s request, the City 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 City’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--4. {End} Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E=4=4 dated 7-1=88 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet No. E=t4-4 ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-,15 A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to all connections, expansions, and upgrades to the City’s electric distribution system except those which serve street lighting or traffic signals. B.TERRITORY: All territory within the incorporated limits of the City and land owned or leased by the City. C.PREPAYMENT OF FEES: All fees must be paid ~ to the .scheduling of any construction or connections to the City’s electrical distribution system. Customer is responsible for the actual costs where an estimate is shown herein. Adjustments will be made if actual costs vary significantly from estimated costs. D. SUMMARY OF FEES: The following schedule is for summary purposes. Section E herein describes the specific fee and conditions in detail. UNDERGROUND SYSTEMS: . (A) Service Connection Fee Residential- Single Family 200 ampere maximum ..........................$1,120.00. Other .....................................By Estimate Commercialllndustrial 200 ampere maximum . .......’. ...................$800.00 Other . ......................................By Estimate (B) On-site Distribution System Fee- Underground Residential - Single Family .......................By Estimate Commercial/Industrial ...........................By Estimate © Off-site Distribution System Fee = Underground Residential- Single Family Four lots or less ...............................By Estimate Other ...........................Per Rule & Regulation 17 Commercial/Industrial Transformer on lot ................Per Rule & Regulation 17 Other ......................................By Estimate Issued by the City Council Effective 7=1-97 Supersedes Sheet No. E=5=1 dated 7=1-94 C~T~OFPA’OALTO Original Sheet No. Eo15-1 UTILITIES E. FEES: ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15 OVERHEAD SYSTEMS: Overhead Replacement Fee Basic fee ....................................No Charge Mid-span ......................................$300.00 Different Pole ...................................$300.00 Other ......................................By Estimate TEMPORARY SERVICES: Overhead Temporary Service Fee 200 ampere, 100 foot maximum .....................$440.00 Other .....................................By Estimate Underground Temporary Service Fee 200 ampere .... ................................$300.00 Other ....................................,. By Estimate 1. UNDERGROUND SYSTEMS Connection fees for new or replacement services to the underground electrical system consist of one or more of the following: Service Connection Fee, On-site Distribution System Fee and/or Off-site Distribution System Fee, where applicable. (A)Service Connection Fee - Underground: Where the City connects any Customer to the underground electrical distribution system, a service connection fee shall be charged. A waiver of this fee is granted for. services connected during an underground conversion district and for replacement of existing underground services. ~ (1) -Residential - Single Family These fees apply to development in which electric metering will be on a single- family basis. (a)For a 250 volt maximum, 200 ampere maximum service the fee shall be $1,120. (b) of the installation cost or $I,120.00, whichever is greater. Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E=5-2 dated 7=1-94 c,TY oF PA,o ALTO UTILITIES For any connection requiring greater capacity the fee shall be the estimate Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet No. E-15=2 ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15 (2) Commercial/Industrial These charges apply to commercial, industrial, non-metered and multi-family residential services. (a) For a 250 volt maximum, 200 ampere maximumservice the fee shall be $8OO.OO. (b)For any connection requiring greater capacity the fee’ shall be the estimate of the installation costs or $800.00, whichever is greater. (B) On-site Distribution System Fee VVhere the City installs or will install the underground conductors (primary or secondary), switches or transformer in and on facilities provided by the developer within the boundaries of a subdivision or other development, an on-site distribution system fee shall be charged. (1) Residential = Single Family These charges apply to development in which electric metering will be on a single-family basis, - (a)The on-site distribution system fee for developments in which electric metering will be on a single-family basis shall be as computed by Rule and Regulation 17, Extensions of Main Lines or Other Facilities. (2) Commercial/Industrial These charges apply to commercial, industrial, non-metered and multi-family residential services. (b)The on-site distribution system fee for multi-family residential, commercial and industrial development shall be the estimate of the installation costs. © Off=Site Distribution System Fee Where the City installs or will install an electric distribution system, system extension, Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E-5=3 dated 7-1o92 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet No. E-t5-3 ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15 or system reinforcement outside the boundaries of a subdivision or other development to be served, an off-site distribution system fee shall apply. (1) Residential - Single Family (a)The off-site distribution system fee for developments of four single-family units or less in which electric metering will be on a single-family basis shall be the estimate of the installation costs less $1,200 per lot and not to exceed $1,000 per lot. (b)The off-site distribution system fee for developments of five single-family units or more in which electric metering will be on a single-family basis shall be as computed by Rule and .Regulation 17 - Extensions of Main Lines or Other Facilities. (2) Commercial/Industrial These charges apply to commercial, industrial, non-metered and multi-family residential services. (a)Where the transformer used to serve the development is located within the boundaries of the development, the off-site distribution system fee shall be as computed by Rule and Regulation 17 - Extensions of Main Lines or Other Facilities. (b)Where the transformer used to serve the development is located outside of the boundaries of the development, the off-site distribution system fee shall be the estimate of the installation costs. 2.OVERHEAD SYSTEMS No overhead service for new construction shall be permitted except with the approval of the Electrical Engineering Manager and only after a finding that an underground service is not feasible. Replacement of existing overhead services with new overhead services will be allowed so long as the new service does not exceed the size of the existing service or 200 Amperes for single-family residential or 400 amperes for all other, whichever is greater. (A) Overhead Replacement Fee: Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E-5o4 dated 7=1=92 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1=97 Original Sheet No. E45-4 ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15 (1) (2) Replacement of existing 250 Volt maximum, 200 Ampere maximum, 3 wire services will be done at no cost to the Customer if such a replacement does not require relocation of the service connection point at the pole. Replacement of any service by the City for maintenance will be done at no charge to the Customer. (3)Replacement of existing 250 Volt maximum, 200 Ampere maximum, 3-wire services, where replacement requires relocation of the service connection point at a pole or installation of a mid=span connection, the fee shall be $300.00. (4)Replacement of any other service of greater voltage or capacity when done for Customer benefit, or when required due to damage by Customer, shall be the estimate of the installation costs. (B) Overhead Service Fee: Where a new overhead service is allowed, an overhead service fee shall be charged. (1)For 200 ampere maximum, 250 Volt maximum, 100 foot maximum the fee shall be $300:00. (2)Any connection requiring greater capacity, voltage or length the fee shall be the estimate of the installation costs or $300.00, whichever is greater. TEMPORARY SERVICE A fee shall be charged to connect temporary service. The Customer shall furnish all equipment up to the designated point-of-service. This point-of-service will usually be the weatherhead for overhead temporary services in overhead distribution areas or the secondary connection box for underground temporary services in underground distribution system areas. The City will not supply overhead temporary services in underground service areas or underground temporary, services in overhead distribution system areas. The City will supply: overhead conductors and meter for overhead temporary services; and meter only for underground temporary services. The City will connect both overhead and underground services to the City’s electrical distribution system. Any additional offsite facilities or work required shall be provided and removed by the utility at the Customer’s expense. Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E-5-5 dated 7-1o92 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1=97 Original Sheet No~ E-’15-5 ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15 (A) (B) F. NOTES: Overhead Temporary Service Fee: (2) For a 250 volt maximum, 200 ampere maximum, 3 wire, 100 foot maximum service the fee shall be $440.00. The fee for a temporary service of greater length, capacity or voltage shall be the estimate of the installation and removal costs or $440.00, whichever is greater. Underground Temporary Service Fee: (1)For a 250 volt maximum, 200 ampere maximum, 3 wire service the fee shall be $300.00. (2)The fee for a temporary service of greater capacity or voltage shall be the estimate of the installation and removal costs or $300.00, whichever is greater. These fees apply to all vacant land except where the fees are recorded as previously paid.’ Where a junction box, switch pad, vault, or switch must be added to an existing system in order to serve a development, this addition shall be considered as a distribution system extension. The Customer is responsible for the installation of all equipment from the facility to the designated point-of-service. For underground systems, this includes conduit and conductors. For overhead systems, because the point-of-service is the weatherhead or point of attachment to the facility, this includes the mast or riser and all conductors therein. When the City replaces a service, the Customer is obligated to accept a shutdown of service during regular working hours. The time of the shutdown shall be agreed upon as mutually acceptable. When, for the convenience of the Customer, the shutdown is during other tlian regular working hours, it shall be done entirely at the Customer’s expense. The Customer shall pay the entire cost of the overtime labor, not the incremental cost. Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet E-5-6 dated 7-1-92.CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 original Sheet Number E-15-6 ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION FEES UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-15 o The City can generally provide service availability from 30 to 45 days after all fees are paid except when long lead-time equipment or materials are required. Consult the City for estimated lead-times. 6.The City cannot be held liable for delays in service connection caused by conditions beyond it’s control, including, but not limited to, delays in the arrival of equipment such as transformers, switches and cable. {End} Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E-5-7 dated 7ol-92 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1=97 Original Sheet No. E-’15=7 UNMETERED ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-16 A.APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to unmetered electric service and other miscellaneous Electric Utility fees to various public agencies and private entities. B. TERRITORY: Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and land owned or leased by the City. C. RATES: Service Description _Customer 1. Automatic Irrigation System State of at Hwy 101 & Embarcadero California 2. Highway Lighting & Sign State of Illumination California Rate * $ 4.40 (A)Highway Lighting Electrolier (20,000 L) Electrolier (4000 L) & (7000 L) (B)Sign Lighting Sign (1,910 W) Signs (1,572 W) Signs (786 W) Page Mill Expressway and El Camino Park & Ride Lot Lighting and Signal Santa Clare County 5.30 ea @ 7.70 ea @ 51.10 ea @ 42.00 ea @ 21.00 ea 47.80 * Rates are monthly unless otherwise indicated. Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E-6=1 dated 7-1-93 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet E-16-’1 Service Description UNMETERED ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-16 (Continued) Customer Rate * Automatic sprinklers at Oregon . & Page Mill Expressway 5. Traffic Signal (A)Controller (B)8" Lamp ©12" & PVH Lamp (D)Pedestrian Head (E)Vehicle, System and Bike Sensor Loop Electric Service for Cathodic Protection Station Public Works Public Works PG&E 23.30 311.00 ea 3.64 ea 4.67 ea 6.22 ea 12.46 ea 8.90 = 10. Cable TV Power Supply/Service Leasing of Electric Conduit for CATV Use (A) Exclusive use (B) Non-Exclusive use Utilities Broadband Local Area Network (A) Bandwidth Assignment (B) Carrier Usage Data Communication Radio Transceiver Attachment to Street Light Poles * Rates are monthly unless otherwise indicated. Cable Co-op Pacific Bell Pacific Bell City Departments City Departments Metricom Inc. 27.80 0.60/ft/yr 0.30/ft/yr 200.00/MHZ 50.00/carrier 5:00/radio Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E=6-2 dated 7ol-95 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet E-’!6-2 UNMETERED ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-16 (Continued) D=SPECIAL PROVISIONS: In the event a customer requests electric service which the Utility determines will be an unmetered service, or miscellaneous fee, the Utility will charge an interim rate reflecting the Utility’s estimated costs associated with the specific service. The Utility may charge an existing rate contained on this Rate Schedule for an identical or similar type service, or prepare a new rate. This interim rate will serve as the effective rate for billing purposes until the service type is added to Rate Schedule E-16. {End} Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E=6-3 dated 9-10=90 CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Effective 7-1-97 Original Sheet No. Eo16-3