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City Manager’s Report
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CITY MANAGER :DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES
JANUARY 31, 2000,CMR: 121:00
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A GREEN POWER PROGRAM AND
ESTABLISHING GREEN POWER RATE SCHEDULES
REPORT IN BRIEF
This report requests Council approval to offer a Green Power Program to Palo Alto electric
customers effective Earth Day, April 22, 2000. A primary objective for offering a green
power program is to enhance customer’s satisfaction by giving them the opportunity to
participate in funding renewable resources. The green power rate schedules will apply to
customers who choose to participate in buying green power as part of the City of Palo Alto
Electric Utility’s portfolio.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve:
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The proposed Green Power Program.
Adoption of a resolution to establish Green Power Rate Schedules E-l-G1, E-
l-G2, E-l-G3, E-2-G1, E-2-G2, E-2-G3, E-4-G1, E-4-G2, E-4-G3, E-7-G1, E-
7-G2, and E-7-G3 effective April 22, 2000. , ~
BACKGROUND , .~.
The City of Palo Alto Electric Utility (CPAU) purchases approximately 73 percent of its
electricity through the ~West~nh~Area Power Administra~i6n (WAPA), 10 percent from the
Calaveras hydroelectric plant; and 17percent on the market. WAPA generates most of its
power from hydro-generation units and purchases the remaining electricity requirements on
the market. The power purchased on the market may consist of energy generated by a
mixture of resources including fossil fuel and nuclear. On an annual basis, about 60 percent
of the total CPAU portfolio is from existing large (defined as greater than 30 megawatts)
hydroelectric resources.
Because of the large size of the hydro-generators supplying Palo Alto’s current electric mix,.
the electricity produced does not qualify as green power according to the California Energy
Commission (CEC) classification system. The CEC has deemed only hydroelectric facilities
of less than 30 megawatts to be green by claiming that small facilities produce less
environmental damage than large ones. According to the CEC classifications, green power
is electrical energy generated from, but not limited to the following sources: wind, solar,
geothermal, landfill gas recovery, biomass or small hydroelectric, less than 30 megawatts.
Furthermore, the CEC classifies green power into three categories: 1) existing green
- resources, which were built before California deregulation.rules were written in 1996, 2) new
"green resources, which were built after 1996, and 3) future green resources, which are not
yet built.
DISCUSSION
Many residential and some commercial customers have indicated a preference to purchase
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green power from CPAU. With the Customer Information System (CIS) on line, staff
proposes to launch a Green Power Program in Pal. Alto. The objectives oftl~s program are:
To enhance customers’ satisfaction by allowing them the choice to participate
- in buying green resources.
2.To raise the level of customer loyalty by creating popular choices.
3.To improve the natural, environment by promoting renewable energy resources.
The proposed Green Power Program will allow customers to have a choice of buying
renewable energyfor a portion of their energy use. The program_.will target residential
customers but will also be available for non-residential participants.
A Utilities Green Power Team with responsibilities from rates, marketing, competitive
assessments and supply resources divisions, was formed to develop a green power program.
Staff evaluated several green power portfolio mix options of future and existing green
resources. Four of these mixes were further analyzed to choose the mix which would best
satisfy the above objectives. The four options were:
1)5 percent future green resources and 95 percent existing green resources. This
has the lowest cost to the customers but it has the least impact on the
development of green resources.
2)25 percent future green resources and 75 percent existing green resources. This
mix has a moderate cost to the customers but minimal benefit for the
advancement of green resources.
3)50 percent future green resources and 50 percent existing green resources. This
has a moderate cost to the customer and will provide a well-balanced
contribution to the development of new green resources.
100 percent future green resources. This has a high cost to the customer but
also provides greatest contribution to the development of green resources.
Staff recommends a green power program composed of three options: 1) Future 25, with 25
percent future green resources and 75 percent existing, green resources, 2) Future 50, with 50
percent future green resources and 50 percent existing green resources, and 3) future 100,
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with 100 percent green resources. Offering three plans balances the objectives of offering
competitively priced and marketable products with producing new environmental benefits.
This combination of low and high priced green resources will allow staff the flexibility in
procuring resources while achieving the program goals and objectives. Resources may
include small hydroelectric, geothermal, wind and landfill gas.
Staff estimates participation in the first year between 2 and 4 percent of the residential and
small commercial customers or approximately 460 to 920 participants. Total participation
over the five-year period is projected to reach 1,000 or 5 percent. These estimates are
consistent with customer research and participation rates for green products offered by other
power marketers and municipal utilities. A recent customer survey indicated that about 50
percent of the customers surveyed would like to buy more g~een energy from Palo Alto.
However, market research conducted by energy organizations such as the Electric Power
Research Institute (EPRI), indicates that in cases where 50 percent of customers say they
want green power, only 2 percent of the customers actuall3? participate. Green power market
share represents 2 percent of the state electricity market.
Customers who choose to participate will sign an application requesting service under the
applicable green power rate schedule. The Green Power Program will be evaluated annually
for participation and effectiveness. Renewable resources are highly dependent on nature and
weather conditions. Staff will use its best effort~ to meet customers’ demand for green
energy; however, the success of the program will depend mostly on how many customers
will participate and how much revenue will be collected to buy renewable energy.
BOARD/COMMISION REVIEW
On January 5, 2000, staff presented its proposal to the Utilities Advisory Commission
(UAC). Staff’s proposed a green power program composed of 50 percent future green
resources and 50 percent existing green resources. However, when the proposal was
presented to the UAC, the commissioners encouraged staff to offer more than one option.
Consequently, staff changed the original proposal in order to recommend three options.
RESOURCE IMPACT
The proposed portfolio mix plans will result in different additional price premiums.
Future 25 plan will have a premium of $0.012 or a 25 percent increase per kilowatt-hour
(kWh); Future 50 plan will have a premium of $0.020 or a 41 percent increase per kWh; and
Future 100 plan will have a premium of $0.034 or a 70 percent increase per kwh for the
residential customer. However, to price this green product competitively, staff is proposing
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to use some of the public benefit funds to offset the high cost of the three programs. Such
use of these funds is consistent with the guidelines for public benefit programs. Power
marketers offering green products outside municipal utility territories are currently using the
public benefit funds to subsidize green pricing products. If their portfolio meets minimum
California Energy Commission (CEC) requirements, green products are eligible for a public
benefit credit of $0.015 per kWh. The CEC provides the credit to encourage the development
of green power.
Approximately $125,000 over 5 years or $25,000 annually is projected to be paid from public
benefits funds, assuming 2 percent residential customer participation. If participation in the
program becomes greater than 2 percent, staff will request additional public benefits funds.
Using public benefits funds will reduce the price of the green program to $0.008, $0.016, and
$0.03 per kWh, for each plan respectively. Future 25 will result in an average bill increase
of $3 or 12 percent, Future 50 will result in an average $7or 30 percent increase, and Future
100 will result in an average $15 or 61 percent increase foi a residential customer who uses
500 kWh a month. The most recent customer survey indicates that this increase is within_the
range that customers in Palo Alto are willing to pay.
The premium charged by other energy providers for green power offered, depending on the
type of green programs offered, ranges between negative $0.00125 and $0.040 per kWh.
Exhibit (1) shows green bill comparisons for a customer in Palo Alto with other customers
who participate in green power programs offered by other energy providers. Customers who
choose not to participate are not impacted.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
This recommendation that Council approve the offering of a green power program and the
rate schedules does not represent any change to existing city Policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Adoption of the resolution to offer Green Power Program does not constitute a project under
the California Environmental Quality Act
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ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Rate Schedules E-l-G1, E-l-G2, E-l-G3, E-2-G1, E-2-G2, E-2-G3, E-4-G1, E-4-G2, E-4-
G3, E-7-GI,:E-7-G2, and E-7-G3
PREPARED BY:Lucie Hirmina, Manager of Rates~
DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL:
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
Manager
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RESOLUTION~NO~.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
ADOPTING NEW UTILITY RATE SCHEDULES E-I-G1, E-I-
.G2,E-I-G3, E-2-GI, E-2-G2, E-2-G3, E-4-GI, E-4-
G2,E-4-G3, AND E-7-GI, E-7-G2, AND E-7-G3 OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RATES AND CHARGES
PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC
SERVICE, SMALL COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC
SERVICE, MEDIUM.GReEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE AND
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER 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, new Utility Rate Schedule E-I-G1 (Residential
Green Power Electric Service) is hereby added to read in accordance
with-Sheets E-I-GI-~I through E-I-~GI~2~ inclusive, ~..attached here~to
and incorporated herein. Schedule E-I-G1 sets forth the unbundled
rates for energy purchases under the green power Future 25 plan.
The foregoing Utility’ Rate Schedule shall become, i’effective April
22, 2000.
SECTION 2.Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, new Utility Rate Schedule E-I-G2 (Residential
Green Power Electric Service) is hereby added to read in accordance
with Sheets E-I-G2-1 through E-I-G2-2, inclusive, attached hereto
and incorporated herein. Schedule E-I-G2 ~sets forth the unbundled
rates for energy purchases under the green power Future 50 plan.
The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule shall become effective April
22, 2000.
SECTION 3 Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, new Utility Rate Schedule E-I-G3 (Residential
Green Power Electric Service) is hereby added to read in accordance
with Sheets E-I-G3-1 through E-I-G3-2, inclusiver attached hereto
and incorporated herein. Schedule E-I-G3 sets forth the unbundled
rates for energy purchases 9nder the green power Future I00 plan.
The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule shall become effective April
22, 2000.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, new Utility Rate Schedule E-2-GI (Small
Commercial Green Power Electric Service) is hereby added to read in
accordance with Sheets E-2-GI-I through E-2-GI-2, inclusive,
attached hereto and incorporated herein. Schedule E-2-GI sets
forth the unbundled seasonal energy rates for energy purchases
under the green power Future 25 plan. The foregoing Utility Rate
Schedule shall become effective April 22,~2000.
SECTION 5.Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code,new Utility Rate Schedule E-2-G2 (Small
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Commercial Green Power Electric Service) is hereby added to read
accordance with Sheets E-2-G2-1 through E-2-G2-2, incluslve,
attached hereto and incorporated hereln. Schedule E-2-G2 sets
forth the unbundled seasonal energy rates for energy purchases
under the green power Future 50 plan. The foregoing Utility Rate
Schedule shall become effective April ~22, 2000.
SECTION 6. Pursuan£ to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, new Utility Rate Schedule E-2-G3 (Small
Commercial Green Power Electric Service) is hereby added to read in
accordance with Sheets E-2-G3-1 through E-2-G3-2, incluslve,
attached hereto and incorporated herein. Schedule E-2-G3 sets
forth the unbundled seasonal energy rates for enerqy purchases
under the green power Future I00 plan. The foregoing Utility Rate
Schedule shall become effective April 22, 2000.
SECTION 7.Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, new Utility Rate Schedule E-4-GI ’(Medium
Commercial Green Power Electric Service) is hereby added to read in
accordance with Sheets E-4-GI-I through E-4-GI-4, inclusive,
attached hereto and incorporated hereln. Schedule E-4-GI sets
forth the seasonal demand and energy rates for energy purchases
under the green power Future 25 plan. The foregoing Utility Rate
Schedule shall become effective April 22, 2000.
SECTION 8. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, new Utility Rate Schedule E-4-G2 (Medium
Commercial Green Power Electric Service) is hereby added to read in
accordance with Sheets E-4-G2-1 through E-4-G2-4, inclusive,
attached hereto and incorporated hereino~ Schedule E-I-G1 sets
forth the seasonal demand and energy rates for energy purchases
under the green power Future 50 plan. The foregoing Utility Rate
Schedule shall become effective April 22, 2000.
SECTION 9. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, new Utility Rate Schedule E-4-G3 (Medium
Commerclal Green Power Electric Service) is hereby added to read ~n
accordance with Sheets E-4-G3-1 through E-4-G3-4, incluslve,
attached hereto and incorporated here~n. Schedule E-4-G3 sets
forth the seasonal demand and energy rates for energy purchases
under the green power Future I00 plan. The foregoing Utility Rate
Schedule shall become effective April 22, 2000.
SECTION i0 Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, new Utility Rate Schedule E-7-GI (Large
Commercial Green Power Electric Service) is hereby added to read ~n
accordance with Sheets E-7-GI-I through E-7-GI-3, inclusive,
attached hereto and incorporated herein. Schedule E-7-GI sets
forth the seasonal demand and energy rates for energy purchases
under the green power Future 25 plan. The foregoing Utility Rate
Schedule shall become effective April 22, 2000°
00012~6 syn 0071798
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SECTION I.!.. Pursuant to Section ~12.20.010 of thePalo
Alto Municipal Code, new Utility Rate Schedule E-7-G2 (Large
Commercial Green Power Electric Service) is hereby added to read in
accordance with Sheets E-7-G2-1 through E-7-G2-3, inclusive,
attached hereto and incorporated herein. Schedule E-7-G2 sets
forth the s~easonal demand and energy rates for energy purchases
under the green power Future 50 plan. The foregoing Utility Rate
Schedule shall become effective April 22, 2000.
SECTION 12. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, new Utility Rate Schedule E-7-G3 (Large
Commercial Green Power Electric Service) is hereby added to read in
accordance with Sheets E-7-G3-1 through E-7-G3-3, inclusive,
attached hereto ~nd incorporated herein. Schedule E-7-G3~ sets
forth the unbundled rat~s for energy purchases under the green
power Future i00 plan. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule shall
become effective April 22, 2000.
SECTION 13. The Council finds that the revenue derived
from the authorized adoption 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 14. The Council finds that th~ 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:APPROVED:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Senior Asst. City Attorney
Mayor
City Manager
Director of Utilities
Director of Administrative
Services
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RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-l-G1
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to separately metered single-family residential dwellings receiving retail energy
services from the City of Palo Alto Utilities under’the green power Future 25 plan. A "single-family
residential dwelling" is designated as any house, cottage, flat, 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.UNBUNDLED RATES:
Per kilowatt-hour C. omm0dity Distribution .Public.Benefits Total
First 300 kWh $0:0274 :$0~0245 $0.0013 $0.0532
Next 300 kWh 0.0314 0.0296 0.0016 0.0626
Over 600 kWh 0.0391 0.0392 0.0021 0.0804
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted
for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount is broken down into
three cost components as calculated under Section C: Commodity Charge includes a charge for the
premium green power, Distribution Charge, and Public Benefits Charge.
2.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:
The solar energy system is in conformance with the City’s performance and aesthetic
standards.
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-1-GI-:t
RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E- l-G1
(Continued)
bo The solar energy system is designed to provide for 50 percent or more of the residential
domestic water heating or space heating requirements.
Appropriate City permits are acquired.
3.Green Power Participation
ao Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Green Power Program application provided
by the Customer Servige ,Center. ~
{End}
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-l-G1-2
RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC ,SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-l-G2
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to separately metered single-family residential dwellings receiving retail energy
services from the City of Palo Alto Utilities under the green power Future 50 plan. 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.UNBUNDLED RATES:
Per kilowatt-hour Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
First 300 kWh $0.0354 $0.0245 $0.0013 $0.0612
Next 300 kWh 0.0394 0.0296 0.0016 0.0706
Over 600 kWh 0.0471 0.0392 0.0021 0.0884
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted
for any applicable discounts. On a.customer’s bill statement, the bill amount is broken down into
three cost components as calculated under Section C: Commodity Charge includes a charge for the
premium green power, Distribution Charge, and Public Benefits Charge.
2.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:
The solar energy system is in conformance with the City’s performance and aesthetic
standards.
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00’
Original Sheet No. E-1-G2-~.
RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RAT, E SCHEDULE E-1-G2
(Contihued)
b.The solar energy system is designed to provide for 50 percent or more of the residential
domestic water heating or space heating requirements.
c. Appropriate City permits are acquired.
Green Power Participation
a.Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Green Power Prograt~ application provided
by the Customer Service Center.
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTOUTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-l-G2-2
RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER]~LECTRIC SERVICE
~ UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-l-G3
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to separately metered single-family residential dwellings receiving retail energy
services from the City of Palo Alto Utilities under the green powetTuture 100 p!~an. A "single-family
residential dwelling" is designated as anyh0use, 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. UNBUNDLED RATES:.
Per kilowatt-hour Commodity Distribution Public Benefits
First 300 kWh $0.0494 $0.0245 $0:0013
Next 300 kWh 0.0534 0.0296 0.0016
Over 600 kWh 0.0611 0.0392 0.0021
Total
$0.0752
O.O846
0.1024
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted
for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount is broken down into
three cost components as calculated under Section C: Commodity Charge includes a charge for the
premium green power, Distribution Charge, and Public Benefits Charge.
2.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:
The solar energy system is in conformance with the City’s performance and aesthetic
standards.
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-l-G3-1
e
RESIDEN~TIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-l-G3
(Continued)
b.The solar energy system is designed to provide for 50 percent or more of the residential
domestic water heating or space heating requirements.
c. Appropriate City permits are acquired.
Green Power Participation
a.Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Green Power Program application provided
by the Customer Service Center.
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Issued by the City Cotmcil
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-l-G3-2
SMALL COMMERCIAL GREEN POWEREL ECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-2-G1
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to non-demand metered electric service for small comm~erg!al customers and
master-metered multi-family facilities who receive green power under Future 25 plan. , ,
B. TERRITORY:
Within the incorporated limits of the City Of Palo Alto and land owned or leased by the City.
C. RATES:
Unbundled Seasonal Energy Rates:
Per kilowa~t-hour Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
Summer $0.0334 $0.0347 $0.0016 $0.0697
Winter 0.0309 0.0311 0.0016 0.0636
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted
for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down
into three cost components as calculated under Section C: Commodity Charge includes a charge
for the premium green power, Distribution Charge, and Public Benefits Charge.
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, 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 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-2-GI-:I.
SMALL COMMERCIAL GREEN POWEREL ECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-2-G1
(Continued)
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 perfo:r~nance and aesthetic
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.
c. Appropriate City permits are acquired.
Gr~een Power Participation
Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Green Power Program application provided
by the Customer Service Center.
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-2-G1-2
SMALL COMMERCIAL GREEN POWEREL ECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-2-G2
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to non-demand metered electric, service for small commercial customers and
master-metered multi-family facilities who receive gre.e~ po~r under Fumre 50 plan.
B. TERRITORY:
Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and land owned or leased by the City.
C. RATES:
Unbundled Seasonal Energy Rates:
Per kilowatt-hour Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
Summer $0.0414~..$0,0347,~$0.00!6 ,$0.Q777
Winter 0.0389 0.0311 0.0016 0.0716
D. SPECIALNOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted
for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down
into three cost components as calculated under Section C: Commodity Charge includes a charge
for the premium green power, Distribution Charge, and Public Benefits Charge.
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, 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 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-2-G2-:I.
SMALL COMMERCIAL GREEN POWEREL ECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-2-G2
(Continued)
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.
. Appropriate CitY permits are acquired.
5.Green Power Participation
a.Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Green Power Program application provided
by the Customer Service Center.
Issued by the City Council
CiTY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-2-G2-2
SMALL COMMERCIAL GREEN POWEREL ECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE,SCHEDULE E-2-G3
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to non-demand metered electric service for small commercial customers and
master-metered multi-family facilities who receive green power under Future 100 plan.
B.TERRITORY:
Co
Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and land owned or leased by the City.
RATES:
Unbundled Seasonal Energy Rates:
Per kilowatt-hour Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
Summer’ ,,.$0.0554 $0.0347 $0.0016 $0.0917
Winter 0.0529 0.0311 0.0016 0.0856
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted
for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down
into three cost components as calculated under Section C: Commodity Charge includes a charge
for the premium green power, Distribution Charge, and Public Benefits Charge.
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, 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 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-2-G3-:I.
SMALL COMMERCIAL GREEN POWEREL ECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-2-G3
(Continued)
4.Solar Energy Discount
Upon approval b3~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.
bo
Co
,The solar energy system is designed to provide for 50 percent (50%) or more of the r~esidential
domestic wa~t~r h~eating or space heating.requirements.
Appropriate City permits’~e acquired.
5.Green Power Participation
a.Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Green Power Program application provided
.by the Customer Service Center.
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-2-G3-2
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G1
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to demand metered secondary electric service for commercial customers with a
maximum demand below 1,000 kilowatts who receive green power under Future 25 plan. 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.
RATES:
Seasonal Demand andEnergy Rates:
Summer Period
Demand Charge (kW)
Energy Charge (kWh)
Per Meter
Per Month
Commodity Distribution PubliciBenefits Total
$1.80 $7.70 $9.50
0.0286 0.0123 $0.0016 $0.0425
Winter Period
Demand Charge (kW)
Energy Charge (kWh)
1.69 4.56 6.25
0.0265 0.0114 0.0016 0.0395
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted
for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down
into three cost components as calculated under Section C: Commodity Charge includes a charge
for the premium green power, Distribution Charge and Public Benefits Charge
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-4-GI-1
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G1
(Continued)
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 dropped below 6,000 kilowatt-hours for
twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may be removed.
The maximum demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken during
any 15-minute interval in the month provided that in case the load is intermittent or subject to
violent fluctuations, the City may use a 5-minute interval. A thermal-type demand meter, which
does not reset after a definite time interval may be used at the City’s option.
The billing demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual
maximum demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the billing demand for
customers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon the actual maximum demand
of such customers between the hours of noon and 6 PM on weekdays.
5.Solar Energy Discount
Upon approval by the City, a 10 percent (10%) discount will be applied to acustomer’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.
Issued by the City Council
Effective 4/22/00
CITY OF PALO ALTO Original Sheet No. E-4-G1-2
UTILITIES
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G1
(Continued)
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.
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 of installing VAR-hour or any other
applicable metering to calculate a power factor. The City may remove such metering from the
service of a customer whose demand has dropped below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months.
When such metering is installed, the monthly electric ’bill Will .include a "power factor penalty," if
applicable. The penalty adjustment will be applied to a customer’s bill prior to the computation of
any primary voltage discount. The power factor penalty is applied by increasing the total energy
and demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent or (1/4) for each one percent (1%) that the
monthly power factor of the customer’s load was less than 95%.
The monthly power factor is the average power factor based on the ratio of kilowatt-hours to
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
ao Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Green Power Program application provided
by the Customer Service Center.
8.Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the service is supplied,
a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts Will be allowed provided 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
Issued by the City Council
Effective 4/22/00
CITY OF PALO ALTO .Original Sheet No. E-4-G1-3UTILITIES
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER SERVICE
UTILITY~RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G1
(Continued)
change. The customer then has the option to change the system so as to receive service at the new
line voltage or to accept service (without voltage discount) through transformers to be supplied by
the City subject to a maximum kVA size limitation.
{End}
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-4-G1-4
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G2
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to demand metered secondary electric service for commercial customers with a
maximum demand below 1,000 kilowatts who receive green power under Future 50 plan. 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.
RATES:
Seasonal Demand and Energy Rates:
Summer Period
Demand Charge (kW)
Energy Charge (kWh)
Per Meter
Per Month
Commodi~Distribution Public Benefits Total
$1.80 $7.70 $9.50
0.0366 0.0123 $0.0016 $0.0505
Winter Period
Demand Charge (kW)
Energy Charge (kWh)
1.69 4.56 6.25
0.0345 0.0114 0.0016 0.0475
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted
for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amountmay be broken down
into three cost components as calculated under Section C: Commodity Charge includes a charge
for the premium green power, Distribution Charge and Public Benefits Charge
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-4-G2-:~
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN,POWER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULEE-4-G2
(Continued)
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 dropped below 6;000 kilowatt=hours for
twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may be removed.
The maximum demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken during
any 15-minute interval in the month provided that in case the load is intermittent or subject to
violent fluctuations, the City may use a 5-minute interval. A thermal-type demand meter, which
does not reset after a definite time interval may be used at the City’s option.
The billing demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual
maximum demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the billing demand for
customers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon the actual maximum demand
of such customers between the hours of noon and 6 PM on weekdays.
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:
The solar energy system is in conformance with the City’s performance and aesthetic
standards.
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-4-G1-2
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G2
(Continued)
The solar energy system is designed to provide for 50 percent (50%) or more of the residential
domestic water heating or space heating requirements.
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 of installing VAR-hour or any other
applicable metering to calculate a power factor. The City may remove such metering from the
service of a customer, whose.demand has dropped below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months.
When such metering is installed, the monthly electric bill will include a "power factor penalty," if
applicable. The penalty adjustment will be ~applied to acustomer’s bi!l prior to the computation of
any primary voltage discount. The power factor penalty is applied by increasing the total energy
and demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent or (1/4) for each one percent (1%) that the
monthly power factor of the customer’s load was less than 95%.
The monthly power factor is the average power factor based on the ratio of kilowatt-hours to
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
a.Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Green Power Program application provided
by the Customer Service Center.
8.Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the service is supplied,
a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be allowed provided 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
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-4-GI-3
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4.G2
(Cominued)
change. The customer then has the option to change the system sb 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.
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-4-G1-4
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G3
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to demand metered secondary electric service for commercial customers with a
maximum demand below 1,000 kilowatts who receive green power under Future 100 plan. This
schedule applies to three-phase electric service and may include service to master:metered multi-family
facilities. ,,-
Uo
Co
TERRITORY:
Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and land owned or leased by the City.
RATES:
Seasonal Demand and Energy Rates:
Summer Period
Demand Charge (kW)
Energy Charge (kWh)
Commodity-
$1.80
0.0506
Distribution Public Benefits
Per Meter
Per Month
Total
$7.70 $9.5O
0.0123 $0.0016 $0.0645
Winter Period
Demand Charge (kW)
Energy Charge (kWh)
1.69 4.56 6.25
0.0445 0.0114 0.0016 0.0575
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted
for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down
into three cost components as calculated under Section C: Commodity Charge includes a charge
for the premium green power, Distribution Charge and Public Benefits Charge
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-4-G3-~.
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G3
(Continued)
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’ dropped below 6,000 kilowatt-hours for
twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may be removed.
The maximum demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken during
any 15-minute interval in the month provided that in case the load is intermittent or subject to
violent fluctuations, the City may use a 5-minute interval. A thermal-type demand meter, which
does not reset after a definite time interval may be used at the City’s option.
The billing demand to be used. in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual
maximum demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the billing demand for
customers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon the actual maximum demand
of such customers between the hours of noon and 6 PM on weekdays.
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:
The solar energy system is in conformance with the City’s performance and aesthetic
standards.
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-4-G1-2
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G3
(Continued)
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.
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 of installing VAR-hour or any other
applicable metering to calculate a power factor. The City may remove such metering from the
service of a customer whose demand has dropped below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive.months.
When such metering is installed, the monthly electric bill will include a "power factor penalty,"~ if
applicable. The penalty adjustment will be applied to a customer’s bill prior to the computation of
any primary voltage discount. The power factor penalty is applied by increasing the total energy
and demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent or (1/4) for each one percent (1%) that the
monthly power factor of the customer’s load was less than 95%.
The monthly power factor is the average power factor based on the ratio of kilowatt-hours to
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 choosing to participate shall fill out a Green Power Program application provided
by the Customer Service Center.
8.Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the service is supplied,
a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be allowed provided 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
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-4-G1-3
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G3
(Continued)
change. The customer then has the option to change the system so as to receive service at the new
line voltage or to accept service (without vo.ltage discount) through transformers to be supplied by
the City subject to a maximum kVA size limitation.
{End}
";
Issued by the City Council
(~ITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-4-G1-4
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G1
A. APPLICABILITY:
Bo
This schedule applies to demand metered service for large commercial customers who choose Future
25 plan. A customer may qualify for this rate schedule if the customer’s maximum demand is at least
1,000KW per month per site and have sustained this demand level at least 3 consecutive months during
the lasttwelve months. ., ~ ~ ~,
TERRITORY: ,~
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
Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Tota_____[1
Summer Period
Demand Charge (kW)$2.271
Energy Charge (kWh)o 0.0283
$6.23 ’$8.50
0.0121 $0.0016 $0.0420
Winter Period
Demand Charge (kW)
Energy Charge (kWh)
2.032 2.968 5.00
0.0262 0.0117 0.0016 0.0395
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of Charges
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted
for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down
into three components as calculated under Section C: Commodity Charge includes a charge for the
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTOUTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-7-GI-1
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
.... ,UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G1
(Continued)
premium green power, Distribution Charge and Public Benefit Charge.
2.Seasonal Rate Changes
The ’Summer Ped0d 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.Request for Service
!~:cust0r~er may.r~quest service under this schedule for more than one account or one meter ifflhe
accounts are at one site. A site shall be defined as one or more utility accounts, serving contiguous
parcels of land with no interve~ng public fight-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 dropped below 6,000 kilowatt-hours for
twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may be removed.
The maximum demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken during
any 15-minute interval in the month provided that in case the load is intermittent or subject to
violent fluctuations, the City may use a 5-minute interval. A thermal-type demand meter, which
does not reset after a definite time interval may be used at the City’s option.
The billing demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual maximum
demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the billing demand for customers
with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon the actual maximum demand of such
customers between the hours of noon and 6 PM on weekdays.
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTOUTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-7-G1-2
6.Power Factor
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G1
(Continued)
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 or any other applicable
metering to calculate a power factor. The City may remove such metering from the service of a
customer whose demand has dropped below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months.
When such metering is installed, the monthly electric bill shall include a "power factor penalty",
if applicable. The penalty adjustment shall be applied to a customer’s bill prior to the computation
of any primary voltage discount. The power factor penalty is applied by increasing the total energy
and demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent or (1/4) for each one percent (1%) that the
monthly power factor of the customer’s load was less than" 95%.
The monthly power factor is the average power factor based on the ratio of kilowatt-hours to
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
a.Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Green Power Program application provided
by the Customer Service Center.
b.If a customer account discontinues to qualify for this service for an account(s) on Utility Rate
Schedule E-7-G1, such account(s) may be charged under Utility Rate Schedule E-4-G1 or any
other applicable rate schedule.
8. Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the service is supplied,
a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be allowed; provided,
however, the City is not required to supply service at a qualified line voltage where it has, or will
install, ample facilities for supplying at another voltage equally or better suited to the customer’s
electrical requirements. The City retains the right to change its line voltage at any time after
providing reasonable advance notice to any customer receiving a discount hereunder and affected
by such change. The customer then has the option to change the system so as to receive service at
the new line voltage or to accept service (without voltage discount) through transformers to be
supplied by the City subject to a maximum kVA size limitation. {End}
Issued by the City Council
C{TY OF PALO ALTOUTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-7-G1-3
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G2
A. APPLICABILITY:
This ~chedule applies to demand metered service for large commercial customers who choose Future
50 plan. A customer may qualify for this rate schedule if the customer’s maximum demand is 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:
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
Per Month
Summer Period
Demand Charge (kW)
Energy Charge (kWh)
Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
$2.271 $6.23 $8.50
0.0363 0.0121 $0.0016 $0.0500
Winter Period
Demand Charge (kW)
Energy Charge (kWh)
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
2.032 2.968 5.00
0.0342 0.0117~0.0016 0.0475
1.Calculation of Charges
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C abo;ce and adjusted
for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down
into three components as calculated under Section C: Commodity Charge includes a charge for the
Issued by the City Council
CITY OF PALO ALTOUTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-7-G2-1
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G2
(Continued)
premium green power, Distribution Charge and Public Benefit Charge.
2.Seasonal Rate Changes
The Summer Period is e~fective 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 vAil.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.
Request for Service
A customer may request servic~e un~ler~,this,isched, ~ie £or more than one account or one meter if the
accounts are at one site. A site shall be defined as one or more utility accounts serving contiguous
parcels of land with no intervening public right-of-waY~, (e.g. streets) and have a common billing
address
Maximum Demand Meter
Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kilowatt-hours for three consecutive
months, a maximum demand meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable and thereafter
continued in service until the monthly use of energy has dropped below 6,000 kilowatt-hours for
twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option-of the City, it may be removed.
The maximum demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken during
any 15-minute interval in the month provided that in ease 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) VAIl 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
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-7-G2-2
6.Power Factor
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G2
(Continued)
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 or any other applicable
metering to calculate a power factor. The City may remove such metering from the service of a
customer whose demand has dropped below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months.
When such metering is installed, the monthly electric bill shall include a "power factor penalty",
if applicable. The penalty adjustment shall be applied to a customer’s bill prior to the computation
of any primary voltage discount. The power factor penalty is applied by increasing the total energy
and demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent or (1/4) for each one percent (1%) that the
monthly power factor of the customer’s load was less than" 95%.
The monthly power factor is the average power factor based on the ratio of kilowatt-hours to
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
a.Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Green Power Program application provided
by the Customer Service Center.
b.If a customer account discontinues to qualify for this service for an account(s) on Utility Rate
Schedule E-7-G2, such account(s) may be charged under Utility Rate Schedule E-4-G2 or any
other applicable rate schedule. ~
8. Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the service, is supplied,
a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be allowed; provided,
however, the City is not required to supply service at a qualified line voltage where it has, or will
install, ample facilities for supplying at another voltage equally or better suited to the customer’s
electrical requirements. The City retains the right to change its line voltage at any time after
providing reasonable advance notice to any customer receiving a discount hereunder and affected
by such change. The customer then has the option to change the system so as to receive service at
the new line voltage or to accept service (without voltage discount) through transformers to be
supplied by the City subject to a maximum kVA size limitation. {End}
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-7-G2-3
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G3
A. APPLICABILITY:
This Schedule applies to demand metered service for large commercial customers who choose Future
100 plan. A customer may qualify for this rate schedule if the customer’s maximum demand is 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:
Co
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
Summer Period
Demand Charge (kW)
Energy Charge (kWh)
Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
$2.271 $6.23 $8.50
0.0503 0.0121 $0.0016 $0.0640
Winter Period
Demand Charge (kW)
Energy Charge (kWh)
2.032 2.968 5.00
0.0482 0.0117 0.0016 0.0615
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of Charges
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted
for any applicable discounts. On a customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down
into three components as calculated under Section C: Commodity Charge includes a charge for the
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CiTY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-7-G3-1
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G3
(Continued)
premium green power, Distribution Charge and Public Benefit Charge.
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.Request for Service
A customer may request service under this schedule for more than one account or one meter if the
accounts are at one site. A site shall be defined as one or more utility accounts.serving contiguous
parcels of land with no lntervemng public right-of-ways (e.g. streets) and have a common billing
address.
4.Maximum Demand Meter
Whenever the monthly use ofenergy has exceeded 8,000 kilowatt-hours for three consecutive
months, a maximum demand meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable and thereafter
continued in service until the monthly use of energy has dropped below 6,000 kilowatt-hours for
twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may be removed.
The maximum demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken during
any 15-minute interval in the month provided that in case the load is intermittent or subject to
violent fluctuations, the City may use a 5-minute interval. A thermal-type demand meter, which
does not reset after a definite time interval may be used at the City’s option.
The billing demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual maximum
demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the billing demand for customers
with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon the actual maximum demand of such
customers between the hours of noon and 6 PM on weekdays.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-7-G3-2
6.Power Factor
LARGE COMMERCIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
~ , ~UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G~
(Continued)
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 or any other applicable
metering to calculate a power factor. The City may remove such metering from the service of a
customer whose demand has dropped below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months.
When such metering is installed, the monthly electric bill shall include a "power factor penalty",
if applicable..The penalty adjustment shall be applied to a customer’s bill prior to the computation
of any primary voltage discount. The power factor penalty is applied by increasing the total energy
and demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent or (1/4) for each one percent (1%) that the
monthly power factor of the customer’s load was less than 95%.
The monthly power factor is the average power factor based on the ratio of kilowatt-hours to
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
a.Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Green Power Program application provided
by the Customer Service Center.
b.If a customer account discontinues to qualify for this service for an account(s) on Utility Rate
Schedule E-7-G3, such account(s) may be charged under Utility Rate Schedule E-4-G3 or any
other applicable rate schedule.
8. Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the service is supplied,
a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be allowed; provided,
however, the City is not required to supply service at a qualified line voltage where it has, or will
install, ample facilities for supplying at another voltage equally or better suited to the customer’s
electrical requirements. The City retains the right to change its line voltage at any time after
providing reasonable advance notice to any customer receiving a discount hereunder and affected
by such change. The customer then has the option to change the system so as to receive service at
the new line voltage or to accept service (without voltage discount) through transformers to be
supplied by the City subject to a maximum kVA size limitation. (End}
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CITY OF PALO ALTOUTILITIES
Effective 4/22/00
Original Sheet No. E-7-G3-3