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’06-’07 City of Palo Alto
C ty Manager’s Repor
TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
ATTENTION:FINANCE COMMITTEE
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MAY 9, 2006 CMR: 216:06
UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO
APPROVE A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A GAS RATE
INCREASE
RECOMMENDATION
Staff and the Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC) recommend that the City Council adopt the
attached resolution to increase natural gas rates by approximately $5.9 million effective July 1,
2006.
DISCUSSION
Gas consumption has been flat and is projected to stay flat for FY 2006-07 while the budgets for
gas supply and Capital Improvement Pro~am projects are increasing.
Staff is proposing a 20% overall rate increase to be effective July 1, 2006. On an annual basis,
this represents a revenue increase of $5.9 million. The increase will be applied to both the supply
and the distribution rate components of each customer class, so as to continue the move toward
equity between customer classes as identified by the most recent Natural Gas Cost-of-Service
Study. This is a normal practice for the industry. Each class of customers has to cover its cost
and the distribution cost is allocated based on customer class load and contribution to the peak.
Therefore, the residential customers will have a higher increase than the commercial Customers
due to their load shape.
Drawing down the Gas Distribution Rate Stabilization Reserve (DRSR) and the Gas Supply Rate
Stabilization Reserve (SRSR) to fund the increased expenses would significantly reduce the
DRSR and the SRSR levels and would leave the Gas Utility vulnerable to unexpected physical
events or unanticipated increases to wholesale supply costs.
UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS
On May 3, 2006, the Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC) unanimously approved staff’s
proposal to increase rates by 20% effective July 1, 2006.
CMR:216:06 Page 1 of 2
RESOURCE IMPACT
Approval of this proposed rate increase will increase the Gas Fund sales revenues by
approximately $5.9 million for FY 2006-07. This 20% rate increase will result in a projected
end-of-year balance for FY 2006-07 of $3.2 million in the Gas Supply Rate Stabilization Reserve
(below the minimum guideline of $10 million) and $2.9 million in the Gas Distribution Rate
Stabilization Reserve (below minimum guideline of $3.1 million).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The adoption of the resolution does not constitute a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act. Therefore, no environmental assessment is required.
PREPARED BY:Lucie Hirmina, Utilities Rates Manager
Tom Auzenne, Assistant Director Utilities Customer Support Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
;ervices
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
ATTACHMENTS
A:Resolution
B.
C:
Assistant City Manager
Gas Rate Schedules G-l, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-6, G-7, G-10, G-11 and G-12
Minutes of the UAC meeting of May 3, 2006
CMR:216:06 Page 2 of 2
NOT YET APPROVED
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO
ALTO AMENDING UTILITY RATE SCHEDULES G-I, G-2,
G-3, G-4, G-6, G-!0, G-If AND G-!2 OF THE CITY
OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RATES AND CHARGES
PERTAINING TO GAS RATES
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby RESOLVE
as fol!ows:
SECTION !. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule G-i (Residentia! Gas
Service) is hereby amended to read in accordance with sheets
G-I-! and G-!-2, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The
foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become
effective July I, 2006.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule G-2 (Commercia! Gas
Service) is hereby amended to read in accordance with sheet
G-2-1, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing
Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective
July i, 2006.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule G:3 (Large Commercia!
Gas Service) is hereby amended to read in accordance with sheet
G-3-1, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing
Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shal! become effective
July !, 2006.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule G-4 (Large Commercial
Gas Transportation Service) is hereby amended to read in
accordance with sheet G-4-1, attached hereto and incorporated
herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall
~become effective July i, 2006.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipa! Code, Utility Rate Schedule G-6 (Municipal Gas
Service) is hereby amended to read in accordance with sheets
G-6-1, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing
Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shal! become effective
July I, 2006.
060501 syn 0072701
NOT YET APPROVED
SECTION 6. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule G-10 (Compressed
Natural Gas Service) is hereby amended to read in accordance
with sheets G-10-1, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The
foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shal! become
effective July i, 2006.
SECTION 7. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipa! Code, Utility Rate Schedule G-II (Large
Commercial Fixed-Term Commodity Gas Service) is hereby amended
to read in accordance with sheets G-I!-1, attached hereto and
incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as
amended, shal! become effective July i, 2006.
SECTION 8. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipa! Code, Utility Rate Schedule G-12 (Large
Commercial Custom Commodity Gas Service) is hereby amended to
read in accordance with sheets G-12-1, attached hereto and
incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as
amended, shal! become effective July i, 2006.
SECTION 9. 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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060501 syn 0072701
NOT YET APPROVED
SECTION i0. 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).
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
St. Assistant City Attorney
Mayor
APPROVED:
City Manager
Director of Utilities
Director of Administrative
Services
060501 syn 0072701
RESIDENTIAL GAS SERVICE
Ao APPLICABILITY:
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-1
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This schedule applies to natural gas service to individually metered single family premises, including
those separately metered in a multi-family complex.
TERRITORY:
Within the service area of the City ofPalo Atto and on land owned or leased by the City.
RATES:Per Therm
Tier 1 Rates:
Summer (0-20 therms); Winter (0-96 therms)
1.Commodity Charge ............................................................................$0.6560
2.Administrative Fee ..............................................................................$0.0227
3.PG&E Local Transportation ..............................................................$0.0212
4.Palo Alto Local Distribution ..............................................................$0.6333
Tier 1 Rate Total ................................$1.3332Tier 2 Rates:
Summer (Over 20 therms); Winter (Over 96 therms)
2.
3.
4.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Commodity Charge ............................................................................$1.2720
Administrative Fee .............................................................................$0.0227
PG&E Local Transportation ..............................................................$0.0212
Palo Alto Local Distribution ..............................................................$0.6333
Tier 2 Rate Total .............................$!.9492
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 therm 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.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. G-1-1 dated 7-1-2005 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 7-1-2006
Sheet No. G--l-1
RESIDENTIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-1
Service under this schedule is subject to discontinuance in whole or in part, for operational
reasons or if the City experiences supply or capacity shortages. The City will exercise
reasonable diligence and care to furnish and deliver continuous service and a sufficient
quantity of gas to customers, but does not guarantee continuity of service or sufficiency of
quantity. The City shall not be liable for any damage caused by interruption of service, if the
interruption of service is caused by an act of God, fire, strikes, riots, war, or any other cause
that is beyond the City’s control.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 7-1-2006
Original Sheet No. G-l-2
COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
APPLICABILITY:
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-2
This schedule applies to non-residential customers who use less than 250,000 therms per year at a
single address. This schedule may include service to master-metered multi-family facilities.
TERRITORY:
Within the service area of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by the City.
RATES:
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All year-round delivered commodity:Per Therm
2.
3.
4.
Commodity Charge ....................................................................................................$0.7886
Administrative Fee .....................................................................................................$0.0227PG&E Local Transportation ......................................................................................$0.0212
Palo Alto Local Distribution ......................................................................................$0.4611
Total per therm ...................................$1.2936
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1.Service under this schedule is subject to discontinuance in whole or in part, for operational
reasons or if the City experiences supply or capacity shortages. The City will exercise
reasonable diligence and care to furnish and deliver continuous service and a sufficient
quantity of gas to customers, but does not ga.tarantee continuity of service or sufficiency of
quantity. The City shall not be liable for any damage caused by interruption of service, if the
interruption of service is caused by an act of God, fire, strikes, riots, war, or any other cause
that is beyond the City’s control.
CITY OF PALO ALTO 1 ILI 1 IES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.G-2-1 dated 7-1-2005 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 7-1-2006
Sheet No. G-2-1
LARGE COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-3
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to service for large commercial customers who use at least 250,000 therms per
year at one site and have retained gas direct access eligibility.
B. TERRITORY:
Within the service area of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by the City.
RATES:
Monthly Market-based Power Supply Charge:
Per Therm
Supply Charges:
1.Commodity Charge ................................................................................$0.10-$2.00
2.Administrative Fee .......................................................................................$0.0227
3.PG&E Local Transportation .........................................................................$0.0212
Distribution Charge:
1. Palo Alto Local Distribution ......................................................................... $0.2797
D. SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Service under this schedule is subject to discontinuance in whole or in part, for operational
reasons, or if the City experiences supply or capacity shortages. The City will exercise
reasonable diligence and care to furnish and deliver continuous service and a sufficient
quantity of gas to customers, but does not guarantee continuity of service or sufficiency of
quantity. The City sha!l not be liable for any damage caused by interruption of service, if the
interruption of service is caused by an act of God, fire, strikes, riots, war, or any other cause
that is beyond the City’s control.
The commodity charge is equal to the City’s weighted average cost of gas calculated at the
PG&E City Gate for gas purchased by the City at first of the month and daily market prices
for that month. The commodity charge will fall within the minimum/maximum range set
forth in C. 1.and include the cost of transporting the gas to the PG&E City Gate.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. G-3-1 dated 7-1-2005 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 7-1-2006
Sheet No. G-3-1
LARGE COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-3
(Continued)
The Administrative Fee is equal to the allocable administrative and overhead costs incurred
by the City in providing the gas service.
PG&E Local transportation charge is equal to the cost of transporting gas from the PG&E’s
City Gate to the Palo Alto City Gate.
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The total monthly charge = therms used during the month X (commodity charge +
administrative fee + PG&E local transportation charge + Palo Alto local distribution charge).
A qualifying customer may request service under this schedule for more than one account or
meter if the accounts are located on one site. A site shall be defined as one or more utility
accounts serving contiguous parcels of land with no intervening public ri~ht-of- ways (e.g.
streets) and have a common billing address.
Customers may request a rate schedule change at any time to any applicable City of Palo Alto
full-service rate schedule, however, an election of G-7 will cause the customer to waive its
gas direct access eliNbility. Customers served under this rate schedule may elect Gas Direct
Access at any time.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. G-3-2 dated 8-1-01 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 7-1-2002
Sheet No. G-3-2
LARGE COMMERCIAL GAS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-4
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to gas transportation service for large commercial customers who use at least
250,000 therms per year and have retained gas direct access eliNbility.
B.TERRITORY:
Within the service area of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by the City.
RATES:Cents
Per Therm
Supply Charge:
PG&E Local Transportation .....................................................................................$0.0212
Distribution Charge:
Palo Alto Local Distribution .....................................................................................$0.2797
D.SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Qualifying customers may request a rate schedule change at any time during the year to any
applicable full service rate schedule, however, an election of G-7 will cause the customer to
waive its gas direct access eli~bility.
Specific terms and conditions shall be covered by separate agreement between the City and
Gas Service Provider.
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PG&E local transportation charge is equal to the cost of transporting natural gas from the
PG&E City Gate to Pa!o Alto City Gate. Customers who elect this service must have the gas
delivered to PG&E City Gate.
Total monthly charge = therms used x (PG&E local transportation charge + P.A. distribution
charge).
Qualifying customers may request service under this schedule for more than one account or
meter if every account meets the minimum usage requirement of 250,000 therms per year.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supercedes Sheet No. G-4-1 dated 7-1-2005 C{TY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 7-1-2006
Sheet No. G-4-1
LARGE COMMERCIAL GAS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-4
(Continued)
o Qualifying customers may request service under this schedule for more than one account or
meter if the accounts are located 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.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supercedes Sheet No. G-4-2 dated 8-1-01 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 7-1-2002
Sheet No. G-4-2
MUNICIPAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-6
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to service buildings and facilities owned and!or operated by the City of Palo
Alto and not currently served under G-11 or G-12.
B. TERRITORY:
Within the service area of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by the City.
RATES:Per Therm
Supply Charges:
1.Commodity Charge ........................................................................................$0.7886
2.Administrative Fee .........................................................................................$0.0227
3.PG&E Local Transportation ..........................................................................$0.0212
-Total Supply Charges .....................................................................................$0.8325
Distribution Charge:
1. Palo Alto Local Distribution .......................................................................... $0.4176
D.SPECIAL CONDITION:
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Service under this schedule is subject to discontinuance in whole or in part, for operational
reasons or if the City experiences supply or capacity shortages. The City will exercise
reasonable diligence and care to fimfish and deliver continuous service and a sufficient
quantity of gas to customers, but does not guarantee continuity of service or sufficiency of
quantity. The City shall not be liable for any damage caused by interruption of service, if the
interruption of service is caused by an act of God, fire, strikes, riots, war, or any other cause
that is beyond the City’s control.
The Administrative fee is equal to the allocable administrative and overhead costs incurred
by the City in providing the gas service.
PG&E Local transportation charge is equal to the cost of transporting gas from the PG&E’s
City Gate to the Palo Alto City Gate.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supercedes Sheet No. G-6-1 dated 7-1-2005 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 7-01-2006
Sheet No. G-6-1
MUNICIPAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-6
(Continued)
o The total monthly charge = therms used during the month X (commodity charge +
administrative fee + PG&E local transportation charge + Palo Alto local distribution charge).
Customers served tinder this rate schedule are not eligible for gas direct access and cannot
request a rate schedule change to any full-seladce rate applicable to customers who are
eligible for gas direct access (i.e. G-3, G-! 1, or G-!2).
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 3-1-2002
Original Sheet No. G-6-2
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-10
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to the sale of compressed natural gas (CNG) at the City-owned natural gas fueling
stations to customer who use CNG for fueling CNG vehicles.
B.TERRITORY:
Applies to locations within the service area of the City of Palo Alto.
C.RATES:
Commodity Charge
Per Therm
Per Gasoline
Gallon Equivalent
$1.44 $1.66
For billing purposes, the number of gallons willbe complied from a Summary of Transactions recorded
by the dispensing unit for the customer during the month.
D. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1.Service under this schedule is subject to discontinuance in whole or in part in case of actual or
anticipated shortage of natural gas resulting from insufficient supply, inadequate transmission or
delivery capacity of facilities.
2.Service under this schedule is provided only from a designated City fueling station which will
deliver CNG at approximately 3,000 pounds per square inch (PSI).
Individuals responsible for fueling a Natural Gas Vehicle shall be required to complete training
sessions to be certified to fuel a vehicle. Each individual must sign and date the Certificate of
Instruction for Fueling Natural Gas Vehicle.
4.Customers requesting to take service under this rate schedule are required to sign a Compressed
Natural Gas Agreement before commencing service.
5.If required by local or federal law, assessed applicable taxes shall be added to charges shown in this
rate schedule.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supercedes Sheet No. G-10-1 dated 7-’1-2005 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 7-1-2006
Sheet No.G-10-1
LARGE COMMERCIAL FIXED-TERM COMMODITY GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-11
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to large commercial customers who use at least 250,000 therms per year at one
site and have retained gas direct access eligibility.
B.TERRITORY:
Within the service area of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by the City.
C. RATES:
Per Therm
Supply Charges:
1.Commodity Charge ................................................................................$0.20-$2.00
2.Administrative Fee .......................................................................................$0.0227
3.PG&E Local Transportation .........................................................................$0.0212
Distribution Charge:
1. Palo Alto Local Distribution ......................................................................... $0.2797
D. TERM:12 Months or 24 Months
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Service under this schedule is subject to discontinuance in whole or in part, for operational
reasons, or if the City experiences supply or capacity shortages. The City will exercise
reasonable diligence and care to tim-fish and deliver continuous service and a sufficient
quantity of gas to customers, but does not guarantee continuity of service or sufficiency of
quantity. The City shall not be liable for any damage caused by interruption of service, if the
interruption of service is caused by an act of God, fire, strikes, riots, war, or any other cause
that is beyond the City’s control.
Qualifying customers who choose to be charged under this rate schedule are required to sign
a letter with CPAU committing to a price and term and to adhere to rules and regulations set
forth in CPAU Rule and Regulation No. 5 (Contracts). The letter shall indicate the estimated
gas consumption over the term of the contract rate. This consumption shall be served solely
by CPAU.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supercedes Sheet No. G-11-1 dated 7-1-2005 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 7-1-2006
Sheet No. G-11-1
LARGE COMMERCIAL FIXED-TERM COMMODITY GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-11
(Continued)
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The Commodity Charge shall be fixed for a 12 or 24-month term. The other components of
the rate: Administrative Fees, Transportation Charges, and Distribution Charges may be
modified periodica!ly with the Council’s approval.
The Commodity Charge component of this rate and the term will be set at the time when the
customer signs a letter acknowledging the term and price ageed upon with CPAU. The
Commodity Charge shall be based upon the customer class average !oad shape, a risk
premium, and market prices. The Commodity Charge will fall within the range set in Section
C, Part 1 of this Schedule and will be for gas delivered to PG&E City Gate.
The Administrative Fee is equal to the allocable administrative and overhead costs incurred
by the City in providing the gas service.
PG&E Local transportation charge is equal to the cost of transporting gas from PG&E City
Gate to the Palo Alto City Gate.
Total monthly charge = therms used during the month X (Commodity Charge +
Administrative Fee + PG&E Local Transportation Charge + Palo Alto Local Distribution
Charge).
The customer must remain on this term rate for the term indicated on the Confirmation
Schedule, providing the customer continues to receive distribution services from the City.
The confirmation Schedule shall indicate the Customer’s approximate gas usage (load) over
the term of the contract. This load shall be served solely by CPAU.
Qualifying customers may request service under this schedule for more than one account or
meter if the accounts are located 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.
A customer may renew service under this rate schedule with a 30-day advance notice. The
Commodity Charge for the renewed term of service will be based on the published fixed-
term commodity charge at the time service is renewed. Customers electing not to renew
service under this rate schedule will be returned to an applicable full-service gas rate
schedule of their choice. If no choice is made, the customer will be placed on G-3.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supercedes Sheet No. G-11-2 dated 6-1-01 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 8-1-2001
Sheet No. G-11-2
LARGE COMMERCIAL CUSTOM COMMODITY GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-12
A. APPLICABILITY:
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This schedule applies to large commercial customers who use at least 250,000 therms per year at one
site and have retained gas direct access eligibility.
TERRITORY:
Within the service area of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by the City.
C.RATES:
Per Therm
Supply Charges:
1.Commodity Charge ................................................................................$0.20-$2.00
2.Administrative Fee .......................................................................................$0.0227
3.PG&E Local Transportation .........................................................................$0.0212
Distribution Charge:
1. Palo Alto Local Distribution ......................................................................... $0.2797
D. TERM: Up to 5 years
E.SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Service under this schedule is subject to discontinuance in whole or in part, for operational
reasons, or if the City experiences supply or capacity shortages. The City will exercise
reasonable diligence and care to furnish and deliver continuous service and a sufficient
quantity of gas to customers, but does not guarantee continuity of service or sufficiency of
quantity. The City shall not be liable for any damage caused by interruption of service, if the
interruption of service is caused by an act of God, fire, strikes, riots, war, or any other cause
that is beyond the City’s control.
Qualifying customers who choose to be charged under this rate schedule are required to sign
a contract and confirmation schedule with CPAU and adhere to rules and regulations set
forth in CPAU Rule and Regulation No. 5 (Contracts).
The Commodity Charge shall be based upon the customer load shape and size, term, and
market prices. The other components of the rate: Administrative Fees, Transportation
Charges, and Distribution Charges maybe modified periodically with the Council’s approval.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supercedes Sheet No. G-12-1 dated 7-1-2005 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 7-1-2006
Sheet No. G-12-1
LARGE COMMERCIAL CUSTOM COMMODITY GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-12
(Continued)
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The Commodity Charge component of this rate and the term will be set at the time when the
customer signs the Contract. Rate options available under Contract may include, but are not
limited to, commodity rate caps, collars, forward strips, and trigger rates. Pricing for such
products, including any necessary fees, will fall within the Commodity Charge range set forth
in Section C, Part 1 of this Schedule. A rate cap is defined as a floating rate with a
gnaranteed maximum price. A rate collar is defmed as a floating rate with maximum and
minimum rate levels. Forward strips are defined as a set rate for a set term calculated by
taking the average rate over a specified period of time. A rate trigger is a mechanism wherein
the customer could set a specific rate level and if the market rate reaches that level, the
customer rate is automatically set at that level.
The Administrative Fee is equal to the allocable administrative and overhead costs incurred
by the City in providing the gas service.
PG&E Local transportation charge is equal to the cost of transporting gas from PG&E City
Gate to the Palo Alto City Gate.
Total monthly charge = therms used during the month X (Commodity Charge +
Administrative Fee + PG&E Local Transportation Charge + Palo Alto Local Distribution
Charge).
The customer must remain on this term rate for the term indicated on the Confirmation
Schedule, providing the customer continues to receive distribution services from the City.
The confirmation Schedule shall indicate the Customer’s approximate gas usage (load) over
the term of the contract. This load shall be served solely by CPAU.
Qualifying customers may request service under this schedule for more than one account or
meter if the accounts are located on one site. A site shall be defmed as one or more utility
accounts serving contiguous parcels of land with no intervening public ri~ht-of- ways (e.g.
streets) and have a common billing address.
A customer may request a renewal of this rate with a 30-day advance written notice. The
commodity charge for the renewed period will be based on the market prices and other
pricing factors that exist at the time the rate is renewed. Customers electing not to renew the
Contract will be returned to an applicable full-service gas rate schedule of their choice. If no
choice is made, the customer will be placed on G-3.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supercedes Sheet No. G-12-2 dated 6-1-01 CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 8-1-2001
Sheet No. G-12-2