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City of Palo Alto (ID # 13661)
City Council Staff Report
Meeting Date: 6/13/2022 Report Type: Action Items
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Title: Finance Committee Recommends Adoption of six Resolutions: 1)
Approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Wastewater Collection Utility Financial Plan,
Including Proposed Transfer, and Adopting a Wastewater Collection Utility
Rate Increase by Amending Wastewater Collection Rate Schedules S-1, S-2, S-
6 and S-7; 2) Approving the FY 2023 Water Utility Financial Plan, Including
Proposed Transfer, and Adopting a Water Utility Rate Increase by Amending
Water Rate Schedules W-1, W-2, W-3, W-4, and W-7; 3) Approving FY 2023
Gas Utility Financial Plan, Including Proposed Transfers, and Adopting a Gas
Utility Rate Increase by Amending Gas Rate Schedules G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-
10; 4) Approving the FY 2023 Electric Utility Financial Plan, Including
Proposed Transfers and Amendments to the Electric Utility Reserve
Management Practices, Amending Utility Rate Schedules E-EEC-1, E-NSE-1, E-
2-G, E-4-G and E-7-G, and Adopting an Electric Utility Rate Increase by
Amending Utility Rate Schedules E-1, E-2, E-4, E-4 TOU, E-7, E-7 TOU and E-14;
5) Amending Utility Rate Schedules EDF-1 and EDF-2 to Increase Dark Fiber
Rates 4.2 Percent; and 6) Amending Utility Rate Schedule D-1 Increasing the
Storm Water Management Fee by 4.20 Percent per Month per Equivalent
Residential Unit for FY 2023
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Utilities
Recommendation
Staff and the Finance Committee recommend that the City Council adopt the following:
1. For the Wastewater Collection Utility, a Resolution (Attachment A):
a. Approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Wastewater Collection Financial Plan (Linked
Document); and
b. Approving a transfer of up to $5.33 million from the Capital Improvement
Projects Reserve to the Operations Reserve in FY 2022; and
c. Increasing the Wastewater Collection Utility Rates via the Amendment of Rate
Schedules S-1 (Residential Wastewater Collection and Disposal), S-2 (Commercial
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Wastewater Collection and Disposal), S-6 (Restaurant Wastewater Collection and
Disposal) and S-7 (Commercial Wastewater Collection and Disposal – Industrial
Discharger) (Attachment A2);
2. For the Water Utility, a Resolution (Attachment B):
a. Approving the FY 2023 Water Utility Financial Plan (Linked Document); and
b. Approving a transfer of up to $13.964 million from the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) Reserve to the Operations Reserve in FY 2022; and
c. Increasing Water Utility Rates via the Amendment of Rate Schedules W-1
(General Residential Water service), W-2 (Water Service from Fire Hydrants), W-
3 (Fire Service Connections), W-4 (Residential Master-Metered and General Non-
Residential Water Service), and W-7 (Non-Residential Irrigation Water Service)
(Attachment B2);
3. For the Gas Utility, a Resolution (Attachment C):
a. Approving the FY 2023 Gas Utility Financial Plan (Linked Document); and
b. Approving a transfer of up to $3 million from the Operations Reserve to the CIP
Reserve in FY 2022; and
c. Approving a transfer of up to $2.766 million from the Rate Stabilization Reserve
to the Operations Reserve in FY 2022; and
d. Increasing gas rates by amending Rate Schedules G-1 (Residential Gas Service),
G-2 (Residential Master-Metered and Commercial Gas Service), G-3 (Large
Commercial Gas Service), and G-10 (Compressed Natural Gas Service)
(Attachment C2);
4. For the Electric Utility, a Resolution (Attachment D):
a. Approving the FY 2023 Electric Financial Plan (Linked Document); and
b. Amending the Electric Fund Reserve Management Practices (Appendix B of the
FY 2023 Electric Financial Plan), specifically amending Section 6: Electric Special
Projects Reserve, as follows:
i. Amend part e) setting the goal to commit ESP funds by the end of FY
2025; and
ii. Amend part f) setting the date to revert uncommitted funds to the
Electric Supply Operations Reserve to five years after the commitment
date (FY 2030)
c. Approving the following transfers at the end of FY 2022:
i. Up to $15 million from the Hydro Stabilization Reserve to the Supply
Operations Reserve; and
ii. Up to $5 million from the Electric Special Projects (ESP) reserve to the
Supply Operations Reserve; and
iii. As discussed in Staff Report #11556, approve an allocation of Cap and
Trade funds up to 1/3 of REC revenue to the Cap and Trade Program
Reserve to be spent on local decarbonization programs;
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d. Approving the following rate actions for FY 2023, effective July 1, 2022
(Attachment D2):
i. Increasing retail electric rates E-1 (Residential Electric Service), E-2 (Small
Non-Residential Electric Service), E-4 (Medium Non-Residential Electric
Service), E-4 TOU (Medium Non-Residential Time of Use Electric Service),
E-7 (Large Non-Residential Electric Service), E-7 TOU (Large Non-
Residential Time of Use Electric Service) and E-14 (Street Lights) of 5%;
and
ii. Updating to the Export Electricity Compensation (E-EEC-1) rate to reflect
current projections of avoided cost, effective July 1, 2022; c. An update to
the Net Surplus Electricity Compensation (E-NSE-1) rate to reflect current
projections of avoided cost; and
iii. Updating the Palo Alto Green program pass-through premium charge on
the Residential Master-Metered and Small Non-Residential Green Power
Electric Service (E-2-G), the Medium Non-Residential Green Power
Electric Service (E-4- G), and the Large Non-Residential Green Power
Electric Service (E-7-G) rate schedules to reflect current costs;
5. A Resolution (Attachment E) Amending Utility Rate Schedules EDF-1 and EDF-2
(Attachment E1) to increase Dark Fiber Rates 4.2 percent;
6. A Resolution (Attachment F) Amending Utility Rate Schedule D-1 increasing the Storm
Water Management Fee by 4.2 percent consistent with the applicable Consumer Price
Index.
Executive Summary
From December 2021 through April 2022, the Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC) and Finance
Committee have reviewed preliminary and proposed rate changes recommended by staff for
Fiscal Year 2023. This report summarizes the meetings that occurred, including all staff
recommendations. This comprehensive utility rates report includes separate sections for each
of the Utilities: wastewater collection, water, gas, electric, dark fiber, and storm drainage and
surface water. Estimates for retail revenue impacts are included in the FY 2023 budget
assumptions. This report outlines the actions requested, transmits the resolutions from these
reviews, and requests City Council approval and adoption. Approval of this item would result in
implementation of the finalized rates for FY 2023, beginning July 1, 2022.
Overall the proposed rate increases summarized in the chart below show that the City remains
about 9% below the overall average bill of neighboring comparable cities, ensuring a high level
of service to the community at an economical cost. The five-year financial forecasts do model a
demonstration of increased investment in various utilities including significant investment at
the Wastewater Treatment Facility as well as some placeholder assumptions for expected
investment in sustainability and climate action plan initiatives. Specifically, while specific grid-
modernization and electrification projects have not been included in the five-year capital plan,
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staff has included an assumption that Council-approved upgrades will start around FY 2024 or
2025 and require bond funding to complete. Staff will have better information for next year’s
Electric Financial Plan (FY 2024) once progress has been made on the grid modernization study.
Background
Wastewater Collection
Utilities staff presented to the UAC on March 2, 2022 and the Finance Committee on April 19,
2022 a recommendation that Council approve the FY 2023 Wastewater Collection Financial
Plan, including a proposed transfer of up to $5.33 million from the Capital Improvement
Projects Reserve to the Operations Reserve in FY 2022. In addition, staff recommended
increasing wastewater collection rates 3% by amending rate schedules S-1 (Residential
Wastewater Collection and Disposal), S-2 (Commercial Wastewater Collection and Disposal), S-6
(Restaurant Wastewater Collection and Disposal) and S-7 (Commercial Wastewater Collection
and Disposal – Industrial Discharger). See Staff Report #139711 for more information.
The Finance Committee unanimously recommended approval of this proposal.
Water
Utilities staff presented to the UAC on March 2, 2022 and the Finance Committee on April 19,
2022 a recommendation that Council approve the FY 2023 Water Utility Financial Plan,
including a proposed transfer of up to $13.964 million from the Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) Reserve to the Operations Reserve in FY 2022. Staff also recommended increasing water
distribution rates 4% by amending rate schedules W-1 (General Residential Water service), W-2
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(Water Service from Fire Hydrants), W-3 (Fire Service Connections), W-4 (Residential Master-
Metered and General Non-Residential Water Service), and W-7 (Non-Residential Irrigation
Water Service). The SFPUC is increasing its wholesale water rates by 15.9% due to the drought
and related water-purchase cutbacks, resulting in an overall water rate increase for City
customers of about 8.9%. The water commodity rate increase will be passed through to
customers starting August 1, 2022. See Staff Report #139692 for more information.
The Finance Committee unanimously recommended approval of this proposal.
Gas
Utilities staff presented to the UAC on March 2, 2022 and the Finance Committee on April 19,
2022 a recommendation that Council approve the FY 2023 Gas Utility Financial Plan, including
proposed transfers of:
a) up to $3 million from the Operations Reserve to the CIP Reserve in FY 2022, and
b) up to $2.766 million from the Rate Stabilization Reserve to the Operations Reserve in FY
2022.
In addition, staff recommended increasing gas rates overall by 4% (a 6% distribution rate
increase) by amending rate schedules G-1 (Residential Gas Service), G-2 (Residential Master-
Metered and Commercial Gas Service), G-3 (Large Commercial Gas Service), and G-10
(Compressed Natural Gas Service). See Staff Report #138403 for more information.
The Finance Committee unanimously recommended approval of this proposal.
Electric
Utilities staff presented to the UAC on March 2, 2022 and the Finance Committee on April 19,
2022 a recommendation that Council approve the FY 2023 Electric Utility Financial Plan,
including amending the Electric Fund Reserve Management Practices, section 6: Electric Special
Projects Reserve, as follows:
1. Amend part e) setting the goal to commit ESP funds by the end of FY 2025; and
2. Amend part f) setting the date to revert uncommitted funds to the Electric Supply
Operations Reserve to five years after the commitment date (FY 2030).
In addition, staff recommended the following transfers in FY 2022:
1. Up to $15 million from the Hydro Stabilization Reserve to the Supply Operations
Reserve;
2. Up to $5 million from the Electric Special Projects (ESP) reserve to the Supply Operations
Reserve; and
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3. As discussed in Staff Report #115564, approve an allocation of Cap and Trade funds up
to 1/3 of REC revenue to the Cap and Trade Program Reserve to be spent on local
decarbonization programs.
Staff also recommended the following rate actions:
1. An increase to retail electric rates E-1 (Residential Electric Service), E-2 (Small Non-
Residential Electric Service), E-4 (Medium Non-Residential Electric Service), E-4 TOU
(Medium Non-Residential Time of Use Electric Service), E-7 (Large Non-Residential
Electric Service), E-7 TOU (Large Non-Residential Time of Use Electric Service) and E-14
(Street Lights) of 5% effective July 1, 2022;
2. An update to the Export Electricity Compensation (E-EEC-1) rate to reflect current
projections of avoided cost, effective July 1, 2022;
3. An update to the Net Surplus Electricity Compensation (E-NSE-1) rate to reflect current
projections of avoided cost, effective July 1, 2022; and
4. An update to the Palo Alto Green program pass-through premium charge on the
Residential Master-Metered and Small Non-Residential Green Power Electric Service (E-
2-G), the Medium Non-Residential Green Power Electric Service (E-4- G), and the Large
Non-Residential Green Power Electric Service (E-7-G) rate schedules (Linked Document)
to reflect current costs, effective July 1, 2022.
See Staff Report #139705 for more information.
The Finance Committee unanimously recommended approval of this proposal.
Storm Drain
On May 3, 2022, Public Works staff presented the Finance Committee with a recommendation
that the City Council adopt a resolution amending Utility Rate Schedule D-1 (Storm and Surface
Water Drainage) to implement a 4.2 percent rate increase consistent with the applicable
Consumer Price Index, increasing the monthly charge per Equivalent Residential Unit by $0.64,
from $15.34 to $15.98 for Fiscal Year 2023. See Staff Report #141076 for more information.
The Finance Committee unanimously recommended approval of this proposal.
Discussion
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From December 2021 through February 2022, the UAC and Finance Committee received
preliminary projections of rate increase needs for FY 2023. Based on their feedback and
updated financial information, staff brought to the UAC on March 2, 2022 and the Finance
Committee on April 19, 2022, various utility financial plans, transfer requests, and rate changes
recommended by staff. This report outlines the actions requested, transmits the resolutions
from these reviews, and requests City Council approval and adoption.
Attached to this report are several documents, referenced throughout the recommendation
language and the report. In addition, this report also includes links to the City’s website for all
the staff reports presented throughout the review process to the UAC, Finance Committee, and
City Council.
Staff and the Finance Committee recommend that the City Council approve the Utility financial,
proposed plans, proposed transfers and rate changes listed below.
Proposed Rate Changes and Financial Plans
Wastewater Collection Proposal
The FY 2023 Wastewater Collection Utility Financial Plan (Linked Document) includes
projections of the utility’s costs and revenues through FY 2027. The Financial Plan projects costs
to rise over the forecast horizon due primarily to increasing treatment costs related to capital
improvements and increasing operational costs at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant
(RWQCP), as well as increasing collection system and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) costs.
A 3% overall revenue increase is needed in FY 2023, and staff projects overall revenue increases
of approximately 5% will be required annually through FY 2027 to cover current and projected
costs.
One of the main drivers for the increase in the Wastewater Collection Utility’s costs (and
therefore rates) over the next several years is the cost for wastewater treatment, which is
projected to increase by about 7.7% per year from FY 2021 to FY 2027 as the City makes several
upgrades to the RWQCP. Future projects include secondary treatment upgrades as well as
replacement of the headworks facility. Beyond FY 2027 some of the upward pressure on
treatment costs is expected to be relieved, as the projected growth in treatment costs
decreases to approximately 2.3% on average annually between FY 2027 and FY 2032.
Wastewater Collection operations and CIP costs (excluding costs associated with treatment) are
projected to increase by approximately 4.2% annually from FY 2021 to FY 2027. This Financial
Plan also projects revenue reductions due to COVID-19 primarily from the Restaurant and
Commercial customer classes, with annual revenue reductions to be highest during FY 2022 at
approximately $1 million and recovering slowly through FY 2025. The total revenue reduction
included in the estimate for the Wastewater Collection utility is $2.4 million from FY 2022
through FY 2025.
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The proposed FY 2023 Wastewater Collection Utility Financial Plan includes an increase in rates
of 3% for rate schedules S-1 (Residential Wastewater Collection and Disposal), S-2 (Commercial
Wastewater Collection and Disposal), S-6 (Restaurant Wastewater Collection and Disposal) and
S-7 (Commercial Wastewater Collection and Disposal – Industrial Discharger) (Attachment A2).
The Plan also includes a proposed transfer of up to $5.33 million from the CIP Reserve to the
Operations Reserve in FY 2022. The CIP Reserve aims to stabilize uneven annual funding
associated with ongoing CIP projects that are scheduled to occur every other year, such as main
replacement projects, and is a source for one-time or immediately needed projects.
Withdrawals from the CIP Reserve for use on capital projects require Council action. See Staff
Report #13971 for more information.
The Finance Committee members had questions about how transfers between reserves
worked, as well as how Palo Alto compared to other agencies and why some were much higher
and others lower. Staff responded that it was mainly due to how much their relative treatment
plants had been upgraded. After deliberating the proposal, the three members of the Finance
Committee voted unanimously in favor of the 3% rate increase proposal put forth by staff.
Water Proposal
The FY 2023 Water Utility Financial Plan (Linked Document) includes projections of the utility’s
costs and revenues through FY 2027. Overall costs, including water purchases, operating and
capital costs are projected to rise by about 4% per year over the next several years from FY
2022 to FY 2027. Some capital projects were deferred in FY 2017 through FY 2021 leading to
lower capital costs than budgeted. Many of these deferred capital projects are anticipated to be
completed in FY 2022 and FY 2023, and a combination of funds from the Operations, CIP, CIP
Reappropriations and Commitments reserve balances are available to provide funding. The
robustness of these reserve levels has allowed the Water Utility to hold rates flat for two years
(FY 2021 and FY 2022), and will now be used to mitigate distribution rate increases (rates that
cover the cost to deliver water within the City) to under 5% annually from FY 2023 through FY
2027. This is possible despite the ongoing drought conditions and the expected impact to
water sales and revenue while still funding essential capital investments.
On November 23, 2021, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) declared a local
water shortage emergency by Resolution No. 21-01777 calling for voluntary system-wide 10%
water use reductions. SFPUC serves retail customers in San Francisco as well as Palo Alto and 25
other Wholesale Customers in the Bay Area. Wholesale Customers’ collective voluntary water
purchase cutback level is 13.7% from FY 2020 levels while Palo Alto’s voluntary water purchase
cutback level is 8% from FY 2020 levels. Because of these expected drought-related water
purchase cutbacks as well as increasing debt service for major capital projects on the Hetch
Hetchy Regional Water System, SFPUC approved a wholesale rate increase of 15.9%8, on May
10, 2022. This SFPUC commodity rate increase in addition to the City’s 4% distribution rate
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increase is estimated to result in an 8.9% systemwide average total increase for the City’s water
rates in FY 2023.
The proposed FY 2023 Water Utility Financial Plan includes an increase in distribution rates of
4% for rate W-1 (General Residential Water service), W-2 (Water Service from Fire Hydrants),
W-3 (Fire Service Connections), W-4 (Residential Master-Metered and General Non-Residential
Water Service), and W-7 (Non-Residential Irrigation Water Service) (Attachment B2). In
addition, the Plan includes a proposed transfer of up to $13.964 million from the CIP Reserve to
the Operations Reserve in FY 2022. The CIP Reserve aims to stabilize uneven annual funding
associated with ongoing CIP projects that are scheduled to occur every other year, such as main
replacement projects, and is a source for one-time or immediately needed projects.
Withdrawals from the CIP Reserve for use on capital projects require Council action. See Staff
Report #13969 for more information.
Staff informed the Finance committee that Palo Alto received the April rate notice of SFPUC’s
15.9% increase, which translated to an estimated overall rate increase of approximately 8.9%
when combined together with the proposed 4% distribution rate increase. Finance committee
members discussed possible impacts of future drought conditions coinciding with higher CIP
costs, both at the SFPUC as well as Palo Alto’s distribution system, to future rate projections.
They also inquired as to whether treating wastewater to potable levels could be paid for with
water reserves, and staff stated they could look into that possibility. After deliberating the
proposal, the three members of the Finance Committee voted unanimously in favor of the 4%
distribution rate increase proposal put forth by staff.
In addition to the rate changes described above, staff also added language to the City’s W-1, W-
2, W-4 and W-7 rate schedules to align the City’s notification process about SFPUC’s commodity
rate changes with the requirements in Gov. Code Sec. 53756. While the Code permits the City’s
30 day notification of wholesale rate adjustments to be sent via the City’s regular billing
statement or by any other mailing to customers, the City’s water rate schedules currently only
offer the billing statement option. Section D of the attached W-1, W-2, W-4 and W-7 rate
schedules now includes language permitting the option to send a separate mailing, such as a
letter or postcard, to notify customers of the change, in addition to billing statement notice.
This change will apply to notice about wholesale rate increases that may occur after July 1,
2023.
Gas Proposal
The FY 2023 Gas Utility Financial Plan (Linked Document) includes projections of the utility’s
costs and revenues for FY 2023 through FY 2027. Gas utility costs are made up of supply-related
costs (30 percent of costs in FY 2021), which are collected through a supply rate that varies
monthly, and distribution-related costs (70 percent of costs in FY 2021), which are collected
through a distribution rate that is typically adjusted not more than one time per year.
Distribution rates were last increased on July 1, 2021, which resulted in a roughly 3 percent
increase in the total system average gas rate (supply plus the distribution rates).
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The City’s natural gas rates are based on the 2019 Natural Gas Cost of Service and Rates Study,
updated with current and proposed operating costs. Commodity prices have increased
markedly in the last few months and are projected to increase by about 3% per year going
forward, although weather and/or economic forces can shift this course rapidly. Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) expenditures for the last several years were lower than normal
while the City was completing the Upgrade Downtown project, but the next phase of the Gas
Main Replacement (GMR) program will be the replacement of all Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) mains
with Polyethylene (PE) mains. Costs are anticipated to increase due to the Gas Utility resuming
ongoing main replacement projects and the cross-bore safety verification program.
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, usage amongst businesses dropped to reflect people
working and staying at home rather than going to the workplace, as well as restrictions to
business operations. Businesses have been operating at minimum staffing conditions or fully
remote during the pandemic. City of Palo Alto staff have endeavored to reduce cost increases,
and some capital project work has been moved out or restructured to keep costs from rising
too much during this time. In order to move towards full cost recovery while minimizing rate
impacts in light of pandemic-related economic challenges, staff recommends a distribution rate
increase to all customer classes of 6%, which staff estimates will result in a 4% system average
rate increase, if supply rates remain unchanged. If, after the pandemic, usage and/or spending
looks to be moving in a different direction, staff will suggest a re-balancing of rates.
The proposed FY 2023 Gas Utility Financial Plan includes an increase in distribution rates
effective July 1, 2022 and will result in a 4 percent increase to the total system average gas rate
if supply rates remain unchanged. This will be done by amending rate schedules G-1
(Residential Gas Service), G-2 (Residential Master-Metered and Commercial Gas Service), G-3
(Large Commercial Gas Service), and G-10 (Compressed Natural Gas Service) (Attachment C2).
Additional 4 percent increases to the total system average gas rate are projected over the next
three years. See Staff Report #13840 for more information.
Committee members had questions about how future climate goals and gas usage reductions
could impact future cost, and staff stated that they were attempting to model that in future
Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S/CAP) work. After deliberating the proposal, the three
members of the Finance Committee voted unanimously in favor of the 4% rate increase
proposal put forth by staff.
Electric Proposal
The FY 2023 Electric Utility Financial Plan (Linked Document) includes projections of the utility’s
costs and revenues through FY 2027. Staff projects costs for the Electric Utility to increase
steadily through the forecast period. Revenue increases of 5% to 6% over the forecast horizon,
along with a significant use of Hydro Stabilization and Electric Special Project Reserves in the
short term, are projected to be necessary to keep operating reserves within guideline levels.
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The rate increases are related to several factors: low hydro supply, increasing FY 2022 and FY
2023 purchase costs, increasing transmission costs over the longer term, the need for
substantial additional capital investment in the electric distribution system, and increasing
operations costs due to larger contracting needs to complete electric distribution system
maintenance and capital improvement work. Operations costs are expected to increase by
about 2% to 3% per year through the forecast period, and projected capital expenses are higher
due to the rebuilding of existing underground districts, substation upgrades, the Foothills
rebuild, and utility pole replacements and line voltage upgrades.
While specific grid-modernization and electrification projects have not been included in the
five-year capital plan, staff has included an assumption that Council-approved upgrades will
start around FY 2024 or 2025 and require bond funding to complete. Staff has assumed around
$150 million in projects to be done over the course of 10 years, starting in 2025. Assuming
bonds will be utilized to fund these, staff has estimated annual payments of $3.2 million
starting in 2025, rising to $9.6 million in 2031 once multiple issuances have been completed.
This is a simplified set of assumptions intended as a placeholder, and actual costs are likely to
vary. Staff will have better information for next year’s Electric Financial Plan (FY 2024) once
progress has been made on the grid modernization study. The City is also evaluating the cost
and scope of other system resiliency projects which may increase costs and rates in the future.
As projected in the FY 2021 Financial Plan, the lack of precipitation and resulting poor reservoir
levels have increased purchase costs and necessitate the utilization of funds from the
Hydroelectric Rate Stabilization Reserve. An additional loan may be required from the Electric
Special Projects reserve to help keep the Operations Reserve above minimum guideline levels.
In addition, electric loads have been gradually decreasing and are expected to continue to
decrease in the long-term, mainly due to declining consumption in the commercial sector,
putting gradual upward pressure on rates, but also due to continuing efficiency measures.
Electrification will likely reverse some of this trend, although the pace of that impact is
uncertain at this time. Consumption is currently around 10% below long-term consumption
trends, and current models suggest that pandemic economic recovery will take place through
2022 and 2023, with electric consumption stabilizing on the long run by 2025.
Based on these projections, staff is recommending a 5% rate increase for FY 2023, effective July
1, 2022, as well as amendments to the City’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) and PaloAltoGreen
(PAG) schedules to reflect current costs (Attachment D2), as follows:
1. Retail electric rates E-1 (Residential Electric Service), E-2 (Small Non-Residential Electric
Service), E-4 (Medium Non-Residential Electric Service), E-4 TOU (Medium Non-
Residential Time of Use Electric Service), E-7 (Large Non-Residential Electric Service), E-7
TOU (Large Non-Residential Time of Use Electric Service) and E-14 (Street Lights) to be
increased by 5%;
2. An update to Net Metering Net Surplus Electricity Compensation (E-NSE-1) rate
reflecting current projections of the City’s avoided costs. Customers on the City of Palo
Alto's (CPAU) original NEM program, also called NEM 1, who have chosen to have the
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value of any annual net generation they produced over the past 12 months credited
back to their account do so under the Net Metering Net Surplus Electricity
Compensation (E-NSE-1) rate, which is calculated using the utility’s avoided costs from
the prior year. The compensation rate paid to these customers is increasing slightly
based on updated cost calculations for 2021.
3. An update to the Export Electricity Compensation (E-EEC-1) rate to reflect current
projections of avoided cost. Solar customers served by the NEM successor program, or
NEM 2 (effective after the City reached its NEM 1 cap at the end of 2017), are
compensated at the Export Electricity Compensation (E-EEC-1) rate for exported
electricity. This buyback rate also reflects the avoided cost or value of customer-
generated electricity in Palo Alto, calculated on a forward-looking basis for the
upcoming fiscal year. The compensation rate paid to these customers is decreasing
slightly, driven by a small decrease in the value of the Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
generated by these solar systems.
4. An update to the Palo Alto Green program pass-through premium charge on the
Residential Master-Metered and Small Non-Residential Green Power Electric Service (E-
2-G), the Medium Non-Residential Green Power Electric Service (E-4-G), and the Large
Non-Residential Green Power Electric Service (E-7-G) rate schedules (Linked Document)
to reflect current costs. The revenue collected through the PAG rate premium is set to
fully recover the costs of administering the program. This charge is increasing, reflecting
an increase in the wholesale cost of Green-e certified RECs in the Western US market.
Staff is also engaging the services of consultants to review and revise the Electric Utility’s Cost
of Service study and rates. This study will examine how costs are allocated among the
residential and commercial classes and realign them if needed, and will develop cost-based
rates for several emerging groups, such as: all-electric customers, DC-fast charging facilities, and
micro-grid customers. When staff brought the COSA guidelines to the UAC, Finance and Council,
there was a directive for staff to propose residential rates to support electrification, prior to a
COSA. Staff’s response to that request is provided as Attachment D3.
More information on the electric rate proposal can be found in Staff Report #13970.
Finance Committee members had several questions regarding how the drought will affect long
term power purchases and strategies, and staff will be addressing these issues in upcoming
Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) work. After deliberating the proposal, the three members of the
Finance Committee voted unanimously in favor of the recommendations put forth by staff.
Electric – Hydroelectric Rate Adjuster information
To manage the financial impacts of the annual variability in production of the City’s
hydroelectric resources, and to allow for the City to maintain a lower target level for its
Hydroelectric Stabilization Reserve (HSR), the City adopted a Hydroelectric Rate Adjuster (HRA)
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mechanism effective July 1, 2018 (Staff Report #89629).
After a promising start, it’s now clear that the 2021-2022 water year will be the third straight
very dry year for California. As of April 26th, precipitation totals in Northern and Central
California are almost 20-30% below average for this time of year (after being above average
through January). Reservoir levels remain very low too – across Northern and Central California,
most reservoirs are about 30-50% below their average levels for this point in time. As a result,
Palo Alto’s hydroelectric projections for FY 2022 and FY 2023 are now very low—they are
projected to produce around 245 GWh this fiscal year, which is about 52% of the long-term
average level of hydro output, and 285 GWh in FY 2023, which is 60% of the long-term average
level
This lost output – the direct result of several dry years depleting reservoirs and drying up
groundwater supplies – will result in a supply cost impact of $8-$10 million for the City in FY
2022 and continued higher costs going into FY 2023. In addition, staff is still anticipating
utilizing most of the available HSR Reserve (Currently $15.4 million) to help offset these
continuing higher costs. As such, Staff recommends the continued use of the HRA at the
$0.013/kwh level for FY 2023. Because this rate was activated April 1, 2022 (Staff Report
#1390510), no further action is needed until the rate is either changed or de-activated by later
Council action.
Dark Fiber
Since 2007, the EDF-1 and EDF-2 rates for Dark Fiber (Attachment E1) customers have increased
annually by the annual December change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers
(CPI-U) in the San Francisco area, as stated in their dark fiber license agreements. Based on
prior Utilities Advisory Committee and City Council direction, these rate changes are routinely
included as part of the Budget adoption process rather than in a separate staff report. This
year’s change in CPI-U was 4.2 percent, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The City
has five customers remaining on the EDF-1 rate schedule. All other dark fiber customers are on
the EDF-3 rate schedule, which has not been modified since its inception on September 18,
2006.
Storm Water and Surface Water Drainage
On April 11, 2017, a majority of Palo Alto property owners approved a ballot measure
approving a monthly Storm Water Management Fee. This fee funds thirteen storm drainage
capital improvement projects listed in the ballot measure, enhanced maintenance of the storm
drainage system, and a variety of stormwater quality protection programs. The approved ballot
measure allows for an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or six
percent, whichever is less. The Storm Water and Surface Drainage Rate will increase 4.2
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percent, increasing the monthly charge per Equivalent Residential Unit by $0.64, from $15.34 to
$15.98 for Fiscal Year 2023 effective July 1, 2022, to reflect the annual CPI change. See Staff
Report #14107 for more information.
Timeline
Water and Wastewater Collection Rates
After the June 13th Public Hearing is opened and testimony from members of the public
accepted, City Council may choose to:
1. Close the hearing and take action; or
2. Close the hearing and defer action until the close of the Budget Adoption Hearing on
June 13th; or
3. Continue the hearing until the end of the Budget Adoption Hearing (should the Budget
Adoption Hearing be continued to another Council meeting), and then reconvene the
hearing, take any additional water and wastewater collection rate testimony, close the
hearing, and take action.
The latter option has been used in prior years when the Budget Adoption process has spanned
multiple City Council meetings. It is customary in such circumstances to continue to accept
written protests up until the hearing is closed. Unless written protests are filed by a majority of
affected water and wastewater customers, Council may vote on the proposed rate actions. If
approved, the water and wastewater rates will become effective July 1, 2022.
Electric, Gas, Dark Fiber and Storm Water rates, as well as Utility Financial Plans
The electric, gas, dark fiber and storm drainage rates will be considered at the June 13, 2022
public hearing. Should the City Council take action to approve any or all of these rates, they will
become effective July 1, 2022. The City Council will also consider changes to Financial Plans
and/or Reserve Management Policies for the wastewater collection, water, electric and gas
utilities, and should they take action to approve any or all of these Plans and/or Policies, they
will also become effective July 1, 2022.
Resource Impact
The resource impact of the recommendations summarized in this report is the continued
financial solvency of the various Utilities and, as the City is a ratepayer, an increase to General
Fund expenses of $332,000. The estimated FY 2023 revenue impact of the recommendations in
this report would be an increase of $7.9 million in the Electric Fund. Normal year sales revenues
for the Gas Utility are projected to increase by roughly 4 percent or $1.5 million as a result of
the proposed rate increases, not including fluctuations in commodity revenue/cost. Staff
projects estimated revenue for the Water Utility in FY 2023 to increase by 8.9% overall ($3.9
million), based on the SFPUC wholesale rate increase of 15.9% (approved at the SFPUC
Commission meeting of May 10, 2022). For wastewater collection, staff projects normal year
revenues to increase by approximately 3% or $600,000 annually beginning in FY 2023 as a result
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of the proposed rate changes. The 4.2 percent increase in Stormwater rates is expected to
increase annual revenue to the Stormwater Management Fund by approximately $312,000. In
addition, the 4.2 percent increase in EDF-1 fiber rate is expected to increase annual revenue by
approximately $23,000. The recommendations summarized in this report are reflected in the FY
2023 Proposed Operating Budget with the exception of the Water Utility, which will require
revenue and expense adjustments to align with the final SFPUC wholesale rate increase, as that
information was not available at the time the budget was produced. These adjustments will be
brought forward for Council consideration through the annual budget process.
Utility
Systemwide Average
Rate Increase
FY 2023 Estimated
Revenue Impact
Electric 5.0% $7.9 million
Gas 4.0% $1.5 million
Water 8.9% $3.9 million
Wastewater Collection 3.0% $0.6 million
Stormwater Management 4.2% $0.3 million
Fiber 4.2% $0.02 million
Policy Implications
Policy Implications related to the proposed wastewater collection, water, gas, electric and
storm water management fee rate actions are detailed fully in the linked Finance Committee
reports.
There are no policy changes contained in the adoption of the proposed new Dark Fiber rates.
Stakeholder Engagement
The UAC reviewed preliminary financial forecasts for the Electric, Gas, Water and Wastewater
Collection utilities at its December 1, 2021 meeting (Staff Report #1365911), and the Finance
Committee reviewed the preliminary forecasts at its February 1, 2022 meeting (Staff Report
#1383912).
The UAC reviewed staff’s final recommendations for the following utilities at its March 2, 2022
meeting:
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a. Wastewater Collection (Staff Report #1396213)
b. Water (Staff Report #1366014)
c. Gas (Staff Report #1396015)
d. Electric (Staff Report #1396116)
The UAC voted to approve staff’s proposals, each passing 4-0, with Commissioners Bowie,
Scharff and Smith absent.
The Finance Committee reviewed staff’s proposals for the following utilities at its April 19, 2022
meeting, which were all passed unanimously (3-0):
a. Wastewater Collection (Staff Report #1397117)
b. Water (Staff Report #1396918)
c. Gas (Staff Report #1384019)
d. Electric (Staff Report #1397020)
The Finance Committee reviewed staff’s proposals for the Stormwater Management rate (Staff
Report #1410721) at its May 3, 2022 meeting, which was passed unanimously (3-0).
Environmental Review
Adoption of the attached Financial Plans and budgeted transfers does not meet the California
Environmental Quality Act’s definition of a project, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section
21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) and (5), because it is a governmental fiscal and
administrative activity which will not cause a direct or indirect physical change in the
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environment. Adoption of the proposed wastewater collection, water, gas, electric, storm
water management fee, and dark fiber rates to meet operating expenses, purchase supplies
and materials, meet financial reserve needs and obtain funds for capital improvements
necessary to maintain service is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
pursuant to California Public Resources Code Sec. 21080(b)(8) and Title 14 of the California
Code of Regulations Sec. 15273(a). After reviewing the staff report and all attachments
presented to Council, the Council incorporates these documents herein and finds that sufficient
evidence has been presented setting forth with specificity the basis for this claim of CEQA
exemption.
Attachments:
• Attachment A: Resolution for the Wastewater Collection Utility
• Attachment A2: Proposed FY 2023 Wastewater Rates
• Attachment B: Resolution for the Water Utility
• Attachment B2: Proposed FY 2023 Water Rate Schedules
• Attachment C: Resolution for the Gas Utility
• Attachment C2: Proposed FY 2023 Gas Rates
• Attachment D: Resolution for the Electric Utility
• Attachment D2: Proposed FY 2023 Electric Rates
• Attachment D3: Early Electric Rate Change Memo
• Attachment E: Resolution for the Fiber Optic Utility
• Attachment E1: Proposed Fiber Rates
• Attachment F: Resolution and Rate Schedule for the StormWater Utility
Attachment A
* NOT YET APPROVED *
6055605
Resolution No. ___
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving the
FY 2023 Wastewater Collection Utility Financial Plan, Including Reserve
Transfers, and Adjusting Wastewater Rates by Amending Rate
Schedules S-1 (Residential Wastewater Collection and Disposal), S-2
(Commercial Wastewater Collection and Disposal), S-6 (Restaurant
Wastewater Collection and Disposal) and S-7 (Commercial Wastewater
Collection and Disposal – Industrial Discharger)
R E C I T A L S
A. Each year the City of Palo Alto (“City”) assesses the financial position of its utilities
with the goal of ensuring adequate revenue to fund operations. This includes making long-term
projections of market conditions, the physical condition of the system, and other factors that
could affect utility costs, and setting rates adequate to recover these costs. It does this with the
goal of providing safe, reliable, and sustainable utility services at competitive rates. The City
adopts Financial Plans to summarize these projections.
B. The City uses reserves to protect against contingencies and to manage other
aspects of its operations, and regularly assesses the adequacy of these reserves and the
management practices governing their operation. The status of utility reserves and their
management practices are included in Reserves Management Practices attached to and made a
part of the Financial Plans.
C. Pursuant to Chapter 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the Council of
the City of Palo Alto may by resolution adopt rules and regulations governing utility services,
fees and charges.
D. On ____, 2022, the City Council held a full and fair public hearing regarding the
proposed rate increase and considered all protests against the proposals.
E. As required by Article XIII D, Section 6 of the California Constitution and
applicable law, notice of the ________ 2022 public hearing was mailed to all City of Palo Alto
Utilities wastewater customers by _______, 2022.
F. The City Clerk has tabulated the total number of written protests presented by
the close of the public hearing, and determined that it was less than fifty percent (50%) of the
total number of customers and property owners subject to the proposed wastewater rate
amendments, therefore a majority protest does not exist against the proposal.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The Council hereby adopts the FY 2023 Wastewater Collection Utility
Financial Plan.
Attachment A
* NOT YET APPROVED *
6055605
SECTION 2. The Council hereby approves the following transfer as described in the FY
2023 Wastewater Collection Utility Financial Plan:
a. Up to $5,330,000 in FY 2022 from the Capital Improvement Projects
Reserve to the Operations Reserve.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule S-1 (Residential Wastewater Collection and Disposal) is hereby amended to read
as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule S-1, as amended, shall become effective
July 1, 2022.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate
Schedule S-2 (Commercial Wastewater Collection and Disposal) is hereby amended to read as
attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule S-2, as amended, shall become effective July 1,
2022.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate
Schedule S-6 (Restaurant Wastewater Collection and Disposal) is hereby amended to read as
attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule S-6, as amended, shall become effective July 1,
2022.
SECTION 6. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate
Schedule S-7 (Commercial Wastewater Collection and Disposal – Industrial Discharger) is hereby
amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule S-7, as amended, shall
become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 7. The Council finds that the revenue derived from the wastewater rates
approved by this resolution do not exceed the funds required to provide wastewater service, and
the revenue derived from the adoption of this resolution shall be used only for the purposes set
forth in Article VII, Section 2, of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto.
SECTION 8. The Council finds that the fees and charges adopted by this resolution are
charges imposed for a specific government service or product provided directly to the payor that
are not provided to those not charged, and do not exceed the reasonable costs to the City of
providing the service or product.
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SECTION 9. The Council finds that the adoption of this resolution approving the FY 2023
Wastewater Financial Plan and Reserve transfers does not meet the California Environmental
Quality Act’s definition of a project under Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because it is an administrative governmental activity which will
not cause a direct or indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore, no
environmental review is required. The Council finds that the adoption of this resolution
changing Wastewater collection rates to meet operating expenses, purchase supplies and
materials, meet financial reserve needs and obtain funds for capital improvements necessary
to maintain service is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant
to California Public Resources Code Sec. 21080(b)(8) and Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations Sec. 15273(a). After reviewing the staff report and all attachments presented to
Council, the Council incorporates these documents herein and finds that sufficient evidence
has been presented setting forth with specificity the basis for this claim of CEQA exemption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
Assistant City Attorney City Manager
Director of Utilities
Director of Administrative Services
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No S-1-1 Effective 79-1-20221
dated 97-1-202119 Sheet No S-1-1
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to each Occupied Domestic Dwelling unit.
B.TERRITORY:
This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Wastewater Service.
C. RATES:
Per Month
Each Occupied Domestic Dwelling unit ................................................................................
$44.6243.32
D.SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Any dwelling unit being individually served by a Water, Gas, or Electric Meter will be
considered continuously occupied.
2.For two or more Occupied Domestic Dwelling units served by one Water Meter, the monthlyWastewater charge will be calculated by multiplying the current Wastewater rate by the
number of dwelling units.
3.Each developed separate lot shall have a separate service lateral to a sanitary main ormanhole.
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Attachment A2
RESIDENTIAL WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
COMMERCIAL WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-2
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No S-2-1 Effective 79-1-202221
dated 97-1-202119 Sheet No S-2-1
A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to all commercial establishments other than those served under Utility Rate
Schedule S-1 (Residential Wastewater Collection and Disposal), Rate Schedule S-6 (Restaurant Wastewater Collection and Disposal) or Rate Schedule S-7 (Commercial Establishments Wastewater Disposal – Industrial Discharger). B. TERRITORY: This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Wastewater Services. C. RATES: Quantity Rate, per 100 cubic feet (See Section D.1) .......................................................... $8.3309 D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. The monthly charge for the quantity rate set forth in Section C of this rate schedule will be based upon the average Water usage for the months of January, February and March, and applied in the following July. If a Water Meter is identified as exclusively serving irrigation landscaping, such Meter will be exempted from Wastewater charge calculations. Customers without an applicable usage history will be rebuttably presumed to have usage of 4.8 ccf per month until such time as such usage may reasonably be established by the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department. 2. The City of Palo Alto Utilities Department may require Wastewater Metering facilities, in which case Service will be governed by terms of a special agreement between the City and the Customer. {End}
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RESTAURANT WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-6
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No S-6-1 Effective 79-1-20221
dated 97-1-202119 Sheet No S-6-1
A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to all restaurants.
B. TERRITORY: This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Wastewater Services. C. RATES: Quantity Rates, per 100 cubic feet of monthly metered Water usage ...................................$ 12.4307
D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. The City of Palo Alto Utilities Department may require Wastewater Metering facilities, in which case Service will be governed by terms of a special agreement between the City and the Customer. {End}
COMMERCIAL WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL – INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGER
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE S-7
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No S-7-1 Effective 79-1-20221
dated 97-1-202119 Sheet No S-7-1
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to any establishment requiring sampling of industrial discharges in excess
of 25,000 gallons per day, or special discharge monitoring, as defined in Rule 23, Section C. B. TERRITORY:
This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Wastewater Services.
C. RATES: 1. Collection System Operation, Maintenance, and Infiltration Inflow:
$4.1402 per 100 cubic feet of metered water use.
2. Advanced Waste Treatment Operations and Maintenance Charge: $1.650 per 100 cubic feet of metered water use
3. $202.23196.34 per 1000 pounds (lbs) of COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand)
4. $487.58473.38 per 1000 lbs of SS (Suspended Solids) 5. $3,369.05270.92 per 1000 lbs of NH3 (Ammonia) 6. $ 14,781.25 per 1000 lbs of toxics (chromium, copper, cyanide, lead, nickel, silver, and zinc) D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Water usage will be determined as defined in Rule 23, Section C. If a Water Meter is identified as exclusively serving irrigation landscaping, such Meter will be exempted from Wastewater charge calculations. 2. The City of Palo Alto Utilities Department may require Wastewater Metering facilities, in which case Service will be governed by terms of a special agreement between the City of Palo Alto and the Customer. 3. Charges for large discharges will be determined on the basis of sampling as outlined in Utilities Rule 23, Section C. However, for purposes of arriving at an accurate flow estimate, discharge Meters, if installed, can be utilized to measure outflow for billing purposes. Annual charges will be determined and allocated monthly for billing purposes. {End}
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Attachment B
6056604
* NOT YET APPROVED *
Resolution No.__________
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving the
FY 2023 Water Utility Financial Plan and Reserve Transfer, and
Increasing Water Rates by Amending Rate Schedules W-1
(General Residential Water Service), W-2 (Water Service from
Fire Hydrants), W-3 (Fire Service Connections), W-4 (Residential
Master-Metered and General Non- Residential Water Service),
and W-7 (Non-Residential Irrigation Water Service)
R E C I T A L S
A.Each year the City of Palo Alto (“City”) regularly assesses the financial position of its
utilities with the goal of ensuring adequate revenue to fund operations. This includes making
long-term projections of market conditions, the physical condition of the system, and other
factors that could affect utility costs, and setting rates adequate to recover these costs. The
City does this with the goal of providing safe, reliable, and sustainable utility services at
competitive rates. The City adopts Financial Plans to summarize these projections.
B.The City uses reserves to protect against contingencies and to manage other aspects of
its operations, and regularly assesses the adequacy of these reserves and the management
practices governing their operation. The status of utility reserves and their management
practices are included in Reserves Management Practices attached to and made part of the
Financial Plans.
C.Pursuant to Chapter 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the Council of the City
of Palo Alto may by resolution adopt rules and regulations governing utility services,
fees and charges.
D.On , 2022, the City Council held a full and fair public hearing regarding the
proposed rate increase and considered all protests against the proposals.
E.As required by Article XIII D, Section 6 of the California Constitution and applicable law,
notice of the 2022 public hearing was mailed to all City of Palo
Alto Utilities water customers by ____, 2022.
F.The City Clerk has tabulated the total number of written protests presented by the
close of the public hearing, and determined that it was less than fifty percent (50%) of
the total number of customers and property owners subject to the proposed water
rate amendments, therefore a majority protest does not exist against the proposal.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby RESOLVE, as follows:
Attachment A
6056604
SECTION 1. The Council hereby adopts the FY 2023 Water Utility Financial Plan.
SECTION 2. The Council hereby approves a transfer from the Capital Improvement Program
Reserve to the Operations Reserve of up to $13,964,000 in FY 2022 as described in the FY 2023
Water Utility Financial Plan.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate
Schedule W-1 (General Residential Water Service) is hereby amended to read as attached
and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule W-1, as amended, shall become effective July 1,
2022.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate
Schedule W-2 (Water Service from Fire Hydrants) is hereby amended to read as attached
and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule W-2, as amended, shall become effective July 1,
2022.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate
Schedule W-3 (Fire Service Connections) is hereby amended to read as attached and
incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule W-3, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 6. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate
Schedule W-4 (Residential Master-Metered and General Non-Residential Water Service) is
hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule W-4, as
amended, shall become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 7. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate
Schedule W-7 (Non-Residential Irrigation Water Service) is hereby amended to read as
attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule W-7, as amended, shall become effective
July 1, 2022.
SECTION 8. The City Council finds as follows:
a. Revenues derived from the water rates approved by this resolution do not exceed
the funds required to provide water service.
b. Revenues derived from the water rates approved by this resolution shall not be used
for any purpose other than providing water service, and the purposes set forth in
Article VII, Section 2, of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto.
c. The amount of the water rates imposed upon any parcel or person as an incident of
property ownership shall not exceed the proportional cost of the water service
attributable to the parcel.
Attachment A
6056604
SECTION 9. The Council finds that the fees and charges adopted by this resolution are
charges imposed for a specific government service or product provided directly to the payor
that are not provided to those not charged, and do not exceed the reasonable costs to the City
of providing the service or product.
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SECTION 10. The Council finds that the adoption of this resolution approving the Financial
Plan and Reserve transfers does not meet the California Environmental Quality Act’s
(CEQA) definition of a project under Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because it is an administrative governmental activity which
will not cause a direct or indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore, no
environmental review is required. The Council finds that the adoption of this resolution
changing water rates to meet operating expenses, purchase supplies and materials, meet
financial reserve needs and obtain funds for capital improvements necessary to maintain
service is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to
California Public Resources Code Sec. 21080(b)(8) and Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations Sec. 15273(a). After reviewing the staff report and all attachments presented
to Council, the Council incorporates these documents herein and finds that sufficient
evidence has been presented setting forth with specificity the basis for this claim of CEQA
exemption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
________________________________ ________________________________
Assistant City Attorney City Manager
________________________________
Director of Utilities
________________________________
Director of Administrative Services
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-1-1 Effective 7-1-202219
dated 7-1-20198 Sheet No W-1-1
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to separately metered single-family residential dwellings receiving WaterService from the City of Palo Alto Utilities.
B.TERRITORY:
This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Water Services.
C. RATES:
Per Meter
Monthly Service Charge: Per Month
For meters 5/8-inch to 1 inch .................................................................................... $ 20.2521.06 For 1 1/2 inch meter .................................................................................................. 65.4068.02
For 2-inch meter ........................................................................................................ 101.17105.22
For 3-inch meter ........................................................................................................ 214.44223.02 For 4-inch meter ........................................................................................................ 381.37396.63 For 6-inch meter ........................................................................................................ 780.79812.03 For 8-inch meter ........................................................................................................1,436.571,494.04
For 10-inch meter ......................................................................................................2,271.202,362.05
For 12-inch meter .......................................................................................................2,986.603,106.07
Per Hundred Cubic Feet
Volumetric Rates: (To be added to Service Charge, applicable to all pressure zones.) Per Month
Commodity Rate: Water Delivery Charge from SFPUC ......................................................................... $4.104.72-5.13
Distribution Rate:
Tier 1 usage ........................................................................................................................$2.562.67 Tier 2 usage (All usage over 100% of Tier 1) .......................................................................5.976.21
Attachment B2
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-1-2 Effective 7-1-202219
dated 7-1-20198 Sheet No W-1-2
Drought Surcharges (deactivated): A drought surcharge will be added to the Customer’s applicable commodity rate for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Water usage when the City Council has determined that a Water reduction level is in effect for the City as described in Section D.43. The drought surcharges in the table below are measured in dollars
per hundred cubic feet (ccf).
Water Usage Reduction level Level 1 (10/15%) Level 2 (20%) Level 3 (25%)
Tier 1 0.20 0.43 0.64
Tier 2 0.58 1.21 1.85 Temporary Service – Developers
Temporary unmetered service to residential
subdivision developers, per connection ........................................................................ $6.00 D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a Customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as
calculated under Section C.
2. Commodity Rate The Commodity Charge is based on the water delivery rate per the San Francisco Public Utility Commission (SFPUC) Water Rate Schedule W-25: Wholesale Use with Long-Term Contract. The Commodity Charge will be passed through automatically via periodic rate
adjustments to account for increases in wholesale water charges, as well as inflation. The pass-through period will be effective for fiscal years 2020 through 2024, inclusive. Customers will be provided notice of any adjustments via their billing statements or by any other mailing by CPAU to the customer’s regular billing address.
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-1-3 Effective 7-1-202219
dated 7-1-20198 Sheet No W-1-3
3. Calculation of Usage Tiers
Tier 1 Water usage shall be calculated and billed based upon a level of 0.2 ccf per day rounded to the nearest whole ccf, based on Meter reading days of Service. As an example, for a 30-day bill, the Tier 1 level would be 0 through 6 ccf. For further
discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
4. Drought Surcharge
During period of Water shortage or restrictions on local Water use, the City Council may, by resolution, declare the need for citywide Water conservation at the 10/15%, 20% or
25% level. While such a resolution is in effect, a drought surcharge will apply. The purpose of the drought surcharge is to recover revenues lost as a result of reduced consumption.
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WATER SERVICE FROM FIRE HYDRANTS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-2
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-2-1 Effective 7-1-202219
dated 7-1-20198 Sheet No W-2-1
A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to all Water taken from fire hydrants for construction, maintenance, and other uses in conformance with provisions of a Hydrant Meter Permit.
B. TERRITORY: This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Water Service.
C. RATES: 1. Monthly Service Charge. METER SIZE
5/8 inch ........................................................................................................................... 50.00
3 inch ........................................................................................................................... 125.00 2. Volumetric Rate: (per hundred cubic feet) Commodity Rate: Water Delivery Charge from SFPUC ................................................................ $4.104.72-5.13
Distribution Rate: .................................................................................................................$3.613.76 4. Drought Surcharges (deactivated):
A drought surcharge will be added to the Customer’s applicable Commodity rate when the City
Council has determined that a Water reduction level is in effect for the City as described in Section D.65. The drought surcharges in the table below are measured in dollars per hundred cubic feet (ccf).
Water Usage Reduction level Level 1 (10/15%) Level 2 (20%) Level 3 (25%)
Surcharge 0.26 0.53 0.77
D. SPECIAL NOTES:
WATER SERVICE FROM FIRE HYDRANTS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-2
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-2-2 Effective 7-1-202219
dated 7-1-20198 Sheet No W-2-2
1. Monthly charges shall include the applicable monthly Service Charge in addition to usage billed at the commodity rate.
2. The Commodity Charge is based on the water delivery rate per the San Francisco Public Utility
Commission (SFPUC) Water Rate Schedule W-25: Wholesale Use with Long-Term Contract. The Commodity Charge will be passed through automatically via periodic rate adjustments to account for increases in wholesale water charges, as well as inflation. The pass-through period will be effective for fiscal years 2020 through 2024, inclusive. Customers will be provided notice of any
adjustments via their billing statements or by any other mailing by CPAU to the customer’s regular
billing address. 3. Any person or company using a hydrant without first obtaining a valid Hydrant Meter Permit shall pay a fee of $50.00 for each day of such use in addition to all other costs and fees provided in this schedule. A hydrant permit may be denied or revoked for failure to pay such fee. 4. A Meter deposit of $750.00 may be charged any applicant for a Hydrant Meter Permit as a
prerequisite to the issuance of a permit and Meter(s). A charge of $50.00 per day will be added for delinquent return of hydrant Meters. A fee will be charged for any Meter returned with missing or damaged parts. 5. Any person or company using a fire hydrant improperly or without a permit, or who draws Water
from a hydrant without a Meter installed and properly recording usage shall, in addition to all other
applicable charges be subject to criminal prosecution pursuant to the Palo Alto Municipal Code. 6. During period of Water shortage or restrictions on local Water use, the City Council may, by resolution, declare the need for citywide Water conservation at the 10/15%, 20% or 25% level.
While such a resolution is in effect, a drought surcharge will apply. The purpose of the drought
surcharge is to recover revenues lost as a result of reduced consumption. {End}
FIRE SERVICE CONNECTIONS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-3
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-3-1 Effective 7-1-202219
dated 7-1-20198 Sheet No W-3-1
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to all public fire hydrants and private fire Service connections.
B. TERRITORY: This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Water Service.
C. RATES: 1. Monthly Service Charges
Public Fire Hydrant .................................................................................................... $5.00
Private Fire Service: 2-inch connection .......................................................................................................$4.174.34 4-inch connection .......................................................................................................25.8126.85
6-inch connection ....................................................................................................... 74.9677.96
8-inch connection .......................................................................................................159.74166.13 10-inch connection .....................................................................................................287.27298.77 12-inch connection .....................................................................................................464.02482.59
2. Commodity (To be added to Service Charge unless Water is used for fire extinguishing or
testing purposes.) Per Hundred Cubic Feet All water usage .......................................................................................................... $10.00
D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Service under this schedule may be discontinued if Water is used for any purpose other than fire extinguishing or testing and repairing the fire extinguishing facilities. Using
hydrants and fire Services for other purposes is illegal and will be subject to the
commodity charge as noted above, fines, and criminal prosecution pursuant to the Palo Alto Municipal Code. 2. For a combination Water and fire Service, the Water Service schedule shall apply.
FIRE SERVICE CONNECTIONS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-3
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-3-2 Effective 7-1-202219
dated 7-1-20198 Sheet No W-3-2
3. Utilities Rule and Regulation No. 21 provides additional information on Automatic Fire Services.
4. Repairs and testing of fire extinguishing facilities are not considered unauthorized use of Water if records and documentation are supplied by the Customer.
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RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND GENERAL NON-RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-4
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-4-1 Effective 7-1-202219
dated 7-1-20198 Sheet No W-4-1
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to Water Services to non-residential buildings, and multi-family residential
dwellings served through a Master-Meter. B. TERRITORY:
This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Water Service.
C. RATES: Per Meter Monthly Service Charge Per Month
For 5/8-inch meter .................................................................................... $ 17.7118.42 For 3/4-inch meter .................................................................................... 23.6724.62 For 1-inch meter .................................................................................... 35.5937.02 For 1 ½-inch meter .................................................................................... 65.4068.02
For 2-inch meter .................................................................................... 101.17105.22
For 3-inch meter .................................................................................... 214.44223.02 For 4-inch meter .................................................................................... 381.37396.63 For 6-inch meter .................................................................................... 780.79812.03 For 8-inch meter ....................................................................................1,436.571,494.04
For 10-inch meter ....................................................................................2,271.202,362.05
For 12-inch meter ....................................................................................2,986.603,106.07 Per Hundred Cubic Feet
Volumetric Rates: (to be added to Service Charge, applicable to all pressure zones) Per Month
Commodity Rate: Water Delivery Charge from SFPUC ......................................................$ 4.104.72-5.13
Distribution Rate: ........................................................................................... 3.613.76
Drought Surcharges (deactivated):
RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND GENERAL NON-RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-4
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-4-2 Effective 7-1-202219
dated 7-1-20198 Sheet No W-4-2
A drought surcharge will be added to the Customer’s applicable commodity rate when the City
Council has determined that a Water reduction level is in effect for the City as described in Section
D.32. The drought surcharges in the table below are measured in dollars per hundred cubic feet (ccf). Water Usage Reduction level Level 1 (10/15%) Level 2 (20%) Level 3 (25%)
Surcharge 0.26 0.53 0.77
D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a Customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C.
2. Commodity Rate The Commodity Charge is based on the water delivery rate per the San Francisco Public Utility Commission (SFPUC) Water Rate Schedule W-25: Wholesale Use with Long-Term Contract. The Commodity Charge will be passed through automatically via periodic rate
adjustments to account for increases in wholesale water charges, as well as inflation. The
pass-through period will be effective for fiscal years 2020 through 2024, inclusive. Customers will be provided notice of any adjustments via their billing statements or by any other mailing by CPAU to the customer’s regular billing address.
3. Drought Surcharge
During period of Water shortage or restrictions on local Water use, the City Council may, by resolution, declare the need for citywide Water conservation at the 10/15%, 20% or 25% level. While such a resolution is in effect, a drought surcharge will apply. The
purpose of the drought surcharge is to recover revenues lost as a result of reduced
consumption.
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NON-RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-7
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-7-1 Effective 7-1-202219
dated 7-1-20198 Sheet No W-7-1
A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to non-residential Water Service supplying dedicated irrigation Meters.
B. TERRITORY: This schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Water Services.
C. RATES:
Per Meter Monthly Service Charge Per Month For 5/8-inch meter .................................................................................... $ 17.7118.42
For 3/4-inch meter .................................................................................... 23.6724.62
For 1-inch meter .................................................................................... 35.5937.02 For 1 1/2 inch meter .................................................................................... 65.4068.02 For 2-inch meter .................................................................................... 101.17105.22 For 3-inch meter .................................................................................... 214.44223.02
For 4-inch meter .................................................................................... 381.37396.63
For 6-inch meter .................................................................................... 780.79812.03 For 8-inch meter ....................................................................................1,436.571,494.04 For 10-inch meter ....................................................................................2,271.202,362.05 For 12-inch meter ....................................................................................2,986.603,106.07
Per Hundred Cubic Feet Volumetric Rates: (to be added to Service Charge, applicable to all pressure zones) Per Month
Commodity Rate:
Water Delivery Charge from SFPUC ...............................................$ 4.104.72-5.13 Distribution Rate: ........................................................................................... 5.505.72
NON-RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION WATER SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE W-7
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No W-7-2 Effective 7-1-202219
dated 7-1-20198 Sheet No W-7-2
Drought Surcharges (deactivated): A drought surcharge will be added to the Customer’s applicable commodity rate when the City
Council has determined that a Water reduction level is in effect for the City as described in Section
D.32. The drought surcharges in the table below are measured in dollars per hundred cubic feet (ccf). Water Usage Reduction level Level 1 (10/15%) Level 2 (20%) Level 3 (25%)
Surcharge 0.53 1.25 2.02
D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a Customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C.
2. Commodity Rate
The Commodity Charge is based on the water delivery rate per the San Francisco Public Utility Commission (SFPUC) Water Rate Schedule W-25: Wholesale Use with Long-Term Contract. The Commodity Charge will be passed through automatically via periodic rate adjustments to account for increases in wholesale water charges, as well as inflation. The pass-through period will be effective for fiscal years 2020 through 2024, inclusive.
Customers will be provided notice of any adjustments via their billing statements or by any other mailing by CPAU to the customer’s regular billing address. 3. Drought Surcharge
During period of Water shortage or restrictions on local Water use, the City Council may, by resolution, declare the need for citywide Water conservation at the 10/15%, 20% or 25% level. While such a resolution is in effect, a drought surcharge will apply. The purpose of the drought surcharge is to recover revenues lost as a result of reduced consumption.
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Attachment C
* NOT YET APPROVED *
6055597
Resolution No. _________
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving the Fiscal
Year 2023 Gas Utility Financial Plan, Including Proposed Transfers,
and Increasing Gas Rates by Amending Rate Schedules G-1
(Residential Gas Service), G-2 (Residential Master-Metered and
Commercial Gas Service), G-3 (Large Commercial Gas Service), and G-
10 (Compressed Natural Gas Service)
R E C I T A L S
A. Each year the City of Palo Alto (“City”) regularly assesses the financial position of
its utilities with the goal of ensuring adequate revenue to fund operations, including reserves.
This includes making long-term projections of market conditions, the physical condition of the
system, and other factors that could affect utility costs, and setting rates adequate to recover
these costs. It does this with the goal of providing safe, reliable, and sustainable utility services
at competitive rates. The City adopts Financial Plans to summarize these projections.
B. Pursuant to Chapter 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the Council of
the City of Palo Alto may by resolution adopt rules and regulations governing utility services,
fees and charges.
C. On ____, 2022, the City Council heard and approved the proposed rate increase
at a noticed public hearing.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The Council hereby adopts the FY 2023 Gas Utility Financial Plan.
SECTION 2. The Council hereby approves the transfer of up to $2.766 Million from
the Rate Stabilization Reserve to the Operations Reserve, and up $3 Million from the
Operations Reserve to the CIP Reserve, as described in the FY 2023 Gas Utility Financial Plan
approved via this resolution.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule G-1 (Residential Gas Service) is hereby amended to read as attached and
incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule G-1, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule G-2 (Residential Master-Metered and Commercial Gas Service) is hereby
amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule G-2, as amended, shall
become effective July 1, 2022.
Attachment A
* NOT YET APPROVED *
6055597
SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule G-3 (Large Commercial Gas Service) is hereby amended to read as attached and
incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule G-3, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 6. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule G-10 (Compressed Natural Gas Service Service) is hereby amended to read as
attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule G-10, as amended, shall become effective
July 1, 2022.
SECTION 7. The City Council finds as follows:
a. Revenues derived from the gas rates approved by this resolution do not exceed the
funds required to provide gas service.
b. Revenues derived from the gas rates approved by this resolution shall not be used
for any purpose other than providing gas service, and the purposes set forth in
Article VII, Section 2, of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto.
SECTION 8. The Council finds that the fees and charges adopted by this resolution are
charges imposed for a specific government service or product provided directly to the payor
that are not provided to those not charged, and do not exceed the reasonable costs to the City
of providing the service or product.
SECTION 9. The Council finds that approving the Financial Plan does not meet the
California Environmental Quality Act’s (CEQA) definition of a project under Public Resources
Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because it is an administrative
governmental activity which will not cause a direct or indirect physical change in the
environment, and therefore, no environmental assessment is required. The Council finds that
changing gas rates to meet operating expenses, purchase supplies and materials, meet financial
reserve needs and obtain funds for capital improvements necessary to maintain service is not
subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Public
Resources Code Sec. 21080(b)(8) and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Sec.
15273(a). After reviewing the staff report and all attachments presented to Council, the
Council incorporates these documents herein and finds that sufficient evidence has been
presented setting forth with specificity the basis for this claim of CEQA exemption.
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Attachment A
* NOT YET APPROVED *
6055597
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INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
___________________________ ___________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
___________________________ ___________________________
Assistant City Attorney City Manager
___________________________
Director of Utilities
___________________________
Director of Administrative Services
RESIDENTIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No G-1-1 Sheet No G-1-1
dated 7-1-20201 Effective 7-1-20212
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to the following Customers receiving Gas Service from City of Palo Alto
Utilities:1. Separately-metered single-family residential Customers.2.Separately-metered multi-family residential Customers in multi-family residentialfacilities.
B.TERRITORY:
This schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Gas Service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:Per Service
Monthly Service Charge: ...............................................................................................$10.8911.54
Tier 1 Rates: Per Therm
Supply Charges: 1. Commodity (Monthly Market Based) .......................................... $0.10-$2.00 2.Cap and Trade Compliance Charge ............................................ $0.00-$0.25 3. Transportation Charge ................................................................. $0.00-$0.
1525
4. Carbon Offset Charge .................................................................. $0.00-$0.10
Distribution Charge:....................................................................................... $0.52905607
Tier 2 Rates: (All usage over 100% of Tier 1)
Supply Charges: 1.Commodity (Monthly Market Based) .......................................... $0.10-2.00 2.Cap and Trade Compliance Charge ............................................. $0.00-$0.25 3. Transportation Charge ................................................................. $0.00-$0.1525
4. Carbon Offset Charge .................................................................. $0.00-$0.10
Distribution Charge:.........................................................................................................................................................................................................$1.35261.4
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Attachment C2
RESIDENTIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No G-1-2 Sheet No G-1-2
dated 7-1-20201 Effective 7-1-20212
D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Calculation of Cost Components The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or Taxes. On a Customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C.
The Commodity Charge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for delivery at PG&E Citygate, accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter. The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge reflects the City’s cost of regulatory compliance with the state’s Cap and Trade Program, including the cost of acquiring compliance
instruments sufficient to cover the City’s Gas Utility’s compliance obligations. The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge will change in response to changing market conditions, retail sales volumes and the quantity of allowances required. The Carbon Offset Charge reflects the City’s cost to purchase offsets for greenhouse
gases produced in the burning of natural gas. The Carbon Offset Charge will change in response to changing market conditions, changing sales volumes and the quantity of offsets purchased within the Council-approved per therm cap. The Transportation Charge is based on the current PG&E G-WSL rate for Palo Alto,
accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter. The Commodity, Cap and Trade Compliance, Carbon Offset and Transportation Charges will fall within the minimum/maximum ranges set forth in Section C. Current and historic per therm rates for the Commodity, Cap and Trade Compliance, Carbon Offset and
Transportation Charges are posted on the City Utilities website.1 2. Seasonal Rate Changes: The Summer period is effective April 1 to October 31 and the Winter period is effective
from November 1 to March 31. When the billing period includes use in both the Summer
1 Monthly gas and commodity and volumetric rates are available here, or by visiting
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/utilities/rates-schedules-for-utilities/monthly-gas-commodity-rates.pdf
RESIDENTIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No G-1-3 Sheet No G-1-3
dated 7-1-20201 Effective 7-1-20212
and the Winter periods, the usage will be prorated based on the number of days in each seasonal period, and the charges based on the applicable rates for each period. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3. Calculation of Usage Tiers Tier 1 natural gas usage shall be calculated and billed based upon a level of 0.667 therms per day during the Summer period and 2.0 therms per day during the Winter period,
rounded to the nearest whole therm, based on meter reading days of service. As an
example, for a 30 day bill, the Tier 1 level would be 20 therms during the Summer period and 60 therms during the Winter period months. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11. {End}
RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-2
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No G-2-1 Effective 7-1-20212
dated 7-1-20201 Sheet No G-2-1
A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to the following Customers receiving Gas Service from the City of Palo Alto
Utilities:
1. Commercial Customers who use less than 250,000 therms per year at one site. 2. Master-metered residential Customers in multi-family residential facilities. B. TERRITORY: This schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Gas Service. C. UNBUNDLED RATES: Per Service Monthly Service Charge: ...........................................................................................$100.85106.90 Per Therm
Supply Charges: 1. Commodity (Monthly Market Based) .......................................... $0.10-$2.00 2. Cap and Trade Compliance Charges ........................................... $0.00-0.25 3. Transportation Charge ................................................................. $0.00-$0.1525 4. Carbon Offset Charge .................................................................. $0.00-$0.10
Distribution Charge: .................................................................................................. $0.6948 7365 D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Calculation of Cost Components The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or Taxes. On a Customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C. The Commodity Charge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for
delivery at PG&E Citygate, accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter. The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge reflects the City’s cost of regulatory compliance with the state’s Cap and Trade Program, including the cost of acquiring compliance instruments sufficient to cover the City’s Gas Utility’s compliance obligations. The Cap and
Trade Compliance Charge will change in response to changing market conditions, retail sales volumes and the quantity of allowances required.
RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-2
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No G-2-2 Effective 7-1-20212
dated 7-1-20201 Sheet No G-2-2
The Carbon Offset Charge reflects the City’s cost to purchase offsets for greenhouse gases
produced in the burning of natural gas. The Carbon Offset Charge will change in response to
changing market conditions, changing sales volumes and the quantity of offsets purchased within the Council-approved per therm cap. The Transportation Charge is based on the current PG&E G-WSL rate for Palo Alto,
accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Commodity, Cap and Trade Compliance, Carbon Offset and Transportation Charges will fall within the minimum/maximum ranges set forth in Section C. Current and historic per therm rates for the Commodity, Cap and Trade Compliance, Carbon Offset and
Transportation Charges are posted on the City Utilities website.1
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1 Monthly gas and commodity and volumetric rates are available here, or by visiting https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/utilities/rates-schedules-for-utilities/monthly-gas-commodity-rates.pdf
LARGE COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-3
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No G-3-1 Effective 7-1-20212
dated 7-1-20201 Sheet No G-3-1
A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to the following Customers receiving Gas Service from the City of Palo Alto
Utilities:
1. Commercial Customers who use at least 250,000 therms per year at one site. 2. Customers at City-owned generation facilities. B. TERRITORY:
This schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Gas Service. C. UNBUNDLED RATES: Per Service
Monthly Service Charge: $461.43489.12
Per Therm Supply Charges:
1. Commodity (Monthly Market Based) .................................................... $0.10-$2.00
2. Cap and Trade Compliance Charges ...................................................... $0.00-0.25 3. Transportation Charge .......................................................................... $0.00-$0.1525 4. Carbon Offset Charge ........................................................................... $0.00-$0.10
Distribution Charge: .....................................................................................................$0.68797292 D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Cost Components The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or Taxes. On a Customer’s bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated
under Section C. The Commodity Charge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for delivery at PG&E Citygate, accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter.
LARGE COMMERCIAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-3
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No G-3-2 Effective 7-1-20212
dated 7-1-20201 Sheet No G-3-2
The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge reflects the City’s cost of regulatory compliance with the state’s Cap and Trade Program, including the cost of acquiring compliance instruments sufficient to cover the City’s Gas Utility’s compliance obligations. The Cap
and Trade Compliance Charge will change in response to changing market conditions,
retail sales volumes and the quantity of allowances required. The Carbon Offset Charge reflects the City’s cost to purchase offsets for greenhouse gases produced in the burning of natural gas. The Carbon Offset Charge will change in response
to changing market conditions, changing sales volumes and the quantity of offsets
purchased within the Council-approved per therm cap. The Transportation Charge is based on the current PG&E G-WSL rate for Palo Alto, accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Commodity, Cap and Trade Compliance, Carbon Offset and Transportation Charges will fall within the minimum/maximum ranges set forth in Section C. Current and historic per therm rates for the Commodity, Cap and Trade Compliance, Carbon Offset and Transportation Charges are posted on the City Utilities website.1
2. Request for Service 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 consists of one or more contiguous parcels of land with no intervening public right-of- ways (e.g. streets). 3. Changing Rate Schedules Customers may request a rate schedule change at any time to any applicable City of Palo Alto full-service rate schedule. {End}
1 Monthly gas and commodity and volumetric rates are available here, or by visiting https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/utilities/rates-schedules-for-utilities/monthly-gas-commodity-rates.pdf
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-10
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No G-10-1 Effective 7-1-20212
dated 7-1-20201 Sheet No. G-10-1
A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to the sale of natural gas to the City-owned compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station at the Municipal Service Center in Palo Alto. B. TERRITORY: Applies to the City’s CNG fueling station located at the Municipal Service Center in City of Palo Alto. C. UNBUNDLED RATES: Per Service Monthly Service Charge: ...............................................................................................$68.2172.30 Per Therm Supply Charges:
Commodity (Monthly Market Based) ................................................................ $0.10-$2.00 Cap and Trade Compliance Charges .............................................................. $0.00 to $0.25 Transportation Charge ................................................................................... $0.00-$0.1525 Carbon Offset Charge ........................................................................................ $0.00-$0.10
Distribution Charge .......................................................................................................$0.01130120 D. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1. Calculation of Cost Components The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or Taxes. On a Customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C. The Commodity charge is based on the monthly natural gas Bidweek Price Index for delivery at PG&E Citygate, accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter. The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge reflects the City’s cost of regulatory compliance with the
state’s Cap and Trade Program, including the cost of acquiring compliance instruments sufficient to
cover the City’s Gas Utility’s compliance obligations. The Cap and Trade Compliance Charge will change in response to changing market conditions, retail sales volumes and the quantity of allowances required.
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE G-10
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No G-10-2 Effective 7-1-20212
dated 7-1-20201 Sheet No. G-10-2
The Carbon Offset Charge reflects the City’s cost to purchase offsets for greenhouse gases produced in the burning of natural gas. The Carbon Offset Charge will change in response to changing market conditions, changing sales volumes and the quantity of offsets purchased within the Council-
approved per therm cap.
The Transportation Charge is based on the current PG&E G-WSL rate for Palo Alto, accounting for delivery losses to the Customer’s Meter.
The Commodity, Cap and Trade Compliance, Carbon Offset and Transportation Charges will fall
within the minimum/maximum range set forth in Section C. Current and historic per therm rates for the Commodity, Cap and Trade Compliance, Carbon Offset and Transportation Charges are posted on the City Utilities website.1
{End}
1 Monthly gas and commodity and volumetric rates are available here, or by visiting https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/utilities/rates-schedules-for-utilities/monthly-gas-commodity-rates.pdf
Attachment D
6055603 Utility Electric Rate Schedules
FY23 Electric Financial Plan
*Yet to be Passed*
Resolution No. ____
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving the Fiscal
Year 2023 Electric Utility Financial Plan and Reserve Transfers, Amending the
Electric Utility Reserves Management Practices and Amending Utility Rate
Schedules E-1 (Residential Electric Service), E-2 (Residential Master-Metered
and Small Non-Residential Electric Service), E-2-G (Residential Master-
Metered and Small Non-Residential Green Power Electric Service), E-4
(Medium Non-Residential Electric Service), E-4-G (Medium Non-Residential
Green Power Electric Service), E-4 TOU (Medium Non-Residential Time of Use
Electric Service), E 7 (Large Non-Residential Electric Service), E-7-G (Large Non-
Residential Green Power Electric Service), E-7 TOU (Large Non-Residential
Time of Use Electric Service), E-14 (Street Lights), E-NSE (Net Surplus
Electricity Compensation Rate), and E-EEC (Export Electricity Compensation)
R E C I T A L S
A.Each year the City of Palo Alto (“City”) regularly assesses the financial position of
its utilities with the goal of ensuring adequate revenue to fund operations. This includes making
long-term projections of market conditions, the physical condition of the system, and other
factors that could affect utility costs, and setting rates adequate to recover these costs. It does
this with the goal of providing safe, reliable, and sustainable utility services at competitive rates.
The City adopts Financial Plans to summarize these projections.
B.The City uses reserves to protect against contingencies and to manage other
aspects of its operations, and regularly assesses the adequacy of these reserves and the
management practices governing their operation. The status of utility reserves and their
management practices are included in Reserves Management Practices attached to and made
part of the Financial Plans.
C.Pursuant to Chapter 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the Council of the
City of Palo Alto may by resolution adopt rules and regulations governing utility services, fees and
charges.
D.On June __, 2022, the City Council heard and approved the proposed rate
increase at a noticed public hearing.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The Council hereby approves the FY 2023 Electric Utility Financial Plan.
Attachment A
6055603 Utility Electric Rate Schedules
FY23 Electric Financial Plan
SECTION 2. The Council hereby approves amendments to Section 6 (Electric Special
Projects Reserve) of the Electric Utility Reserves Management Practices to read as attached and
incorporated.
SECTION 3. The Council hereby approves the following transfers to be made by the
end of FY 2022, as described in the FY 2023 Electric Utility Financial Plan:
a. Approve a transfer of up to $15 million from the Hydro Stabilization Reserve to the
Supply Operations Reserve;
b. Approve a transfer of up to $5 million from the Electric Special Projects (ESP) reserve
to the Supply Operations Reserve; and
c. Approve an allocation of up to $1 million from the Cap and Trade Program Reserve to
be allocated to local decarbonization programs); and
SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E-1 (Residential Electric Service) is hereby amended to read as attached and
incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E-1, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E-2 (Residential Master-Metered and Small Non-Residential Electric Service) is
hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E-2, as amended,
shall become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 6. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E-2-G (Residential Master-Metered and Small Non-Residential Green Power
Electric Service) is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule
E-2-G, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 7. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E-4 (Medium Non-Residential Electric Service) is hereby amended to read as
attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E-4, as amended, shall become effective July
1, 2022.
SECTION 8. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E-4-G (Medium Non-Residential Green Power Electric Service) is hereby
amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E-4-G, as amended, shall
become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 9. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E-4 TOU (Medium Non-Residential Time of Use Electric Service) is hereby
amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E-4 TOU, as amended,
shall become effective July 1, 2022.
Attachment A
6055603 Utility Electric Rate Schedules
FY23 Electric Financial Plan
SECTION 10. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E-7 (Large Non-Residential Electric Service) is hereby amended to read as
attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E-7, as amended, shall become effective
July 1, 2022.
SECTION 11. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E-7-G (Large Non-Residential Green Power Electric Service) is hereby amended to
read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E-7-G, as amended, shall become
effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 12. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E-7 TOU (Large Non-Residential Time of Use Electric Service) is hereby amended
to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E-7 TOU, as amended, shall become
effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 13. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E-14 (Street Lights) is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated.
Utility Rate Schedule E-14, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 14. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate
Schedule E-NSE (Net Surplus Electricity Compensation Rate) is hereby amended to read as
attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E-NSE-1, as amended, shall become effective
July 1, 2022.
SECTION 15. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate
Schedule E-EEC-1 (Export Electricity Compensation) is hereby amended to read as attached and
incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E-EEC-1, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 16. The Council makes the following findings:
a. The revenue derived from the adoption of this resolution shall be used only for the
purpose set forth in Article VII, Section 2, of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto.
b. The fees and charges adopted by this resolution are charges imposed for a specific
government service or product provided directly to the payor that are not provided
to those not charged, and do not exceed the reasonable costs to the City of providing
the service or product.
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Attachment A
6055603 Utility Electric Rate Schedules
FY23 Electric Financial Plan
SECTION 17. The Council finds that approving the Financial Plan and Reserve transfers
does not meet the California Environmental Quality Act’s (CEQA) definition of a project under
Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because it is an
administrative governmental activity which will not cause a direct or indirect physical change in
the environment, and therefore, no environmental assessment is required. The Council finds that
changing electric rates to meet operating expenses, purchase supplies and materials, meet
financial reserve needs and obtain funds for capital improvements necessary to maintain service
is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Public
Resources Code Sec. 21080(b)(8) and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Sec. 15273(a).
After reviewing the staff report and all attachments presented to Council, the Council
incorporates these documents herein and finds that sufficient evidence has been presented
setting forth with specificity the basis for this claim of CEQA exemption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
___________________________ ___________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
___________________________ ___________________________
Assistant City Attorney City Manager
___________________________
Director of Utilities
___________________________
Director of Administrative Services
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-1-1 Sheet No E-1-1
dated 7-1-20198 Effective 7-1-20192022
A. APPLICABILITY:
This Rate Schedule applies to separately metered single-family residential dwellings receivingElectric Service from the City of Palo Alto Utilities.
B.TERRITORY:
This rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Electric Service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
Per kilowatt-hour (kWh) Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
Tier 1 usage
$0.0854708
339
$0.0542904971 $0.0046900447 $0.1444513757
Tier 2 usage Any usage over Tier 1 0.11858115
69
0.0800807351 0.0046900447 0.2033519367
Minimum Bill ($/day) 0.34473283
D.SPECIAL NOTES:
1.Calculation of Cost Components
The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and
adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a Customer’s bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components ascalculated under Section C.
2. Calculation of Usage Tiers
Tier 1 Electricity usage shall be calculated and billed based upon a level of 11 kWh per
day, prorated by Meter reading days of Service. As an example, for a 30-day bill, theTier 1 level would be 330 kWh. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration,refer to Rule and Regulation 11.{End}
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
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Attachment D2
RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND SMALL NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-2
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-2-1 Sheet No E-2-1
dated 7-1-20198 Effective 7-1-202219
A. APPLICABILITY: This Rate Schedule applies to the following Customers receiving Electric Service from the City
of Palo Alto Utilities: 1. Small non-residential Customers receiving Non-Demand Metered Electric Service; and 2. Customers with Accounts at Master-Metered multi-family facilities. B. TERRITORY: This rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Electric Service. C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
Per kilowatt-hour (kWh) Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
Summer Period
$0.1215111855 $0.0927608551 $0.0046900447 $0.2189620853
Winter Period 0.0871508502 0.0617105675 0.0046900447 0.1535514624
Minimum Bill ($/day)
0.87778359
D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Calculation of Cost Components The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a Customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C. 2. Seasonal Rate Changes
The Summer Period is effective May 1 to October 31 and the Winter Period is effective from November 1 to April 30. When the billing period includes use in both the Summer and the Winter Periods, the usage will be prorated based on the number of days in each seasonal period, and the charges based on the applicable rates therein. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
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RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND SMALL NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-2
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-2-2 Sheet No E-2-2
dated 7-1-20198 Effective 7-1-202219
3. Maximum Demand Meter Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kWh for three consecutive months, a maximum Demand Meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable and thereafter continued in service until the monthly use of energy has fallen below 6,000
kWh for twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may be
removed. The maximum Demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken during any 15-minute interval in the month provided that if the Customer’s load is
intermittent or subject to fluctuations, the City may use a 5-minute interval. A
thermal-type Demand Meter which does not reset after a definite time interval may be used at the City's option. The billing Demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual maximum Demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the
billing Demand for Customers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon the actual maximum Demand of such Customers between the hours of noon and 6 pm on weekdays. {End}
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RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND SMALL NON-RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-2-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-2-G-1 Sheet No E-2-G-1
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-202221
A. APPLICABILITY: This Rate Schedule applies to the following Customers receiving Electric Service from the City of Palo Alto Utilities under the Palo Alto Green Program: 1. Small non-residential Customers receiving Non-Demand Metered Electric Service; and
2. Customers with Accounts at Master-Metered multi-family facilities. B. TERRITORY: This rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Electric Service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES: 1. 100% Renewable Option:
Per kilowatt-hour (kWh) Commodity Distribution Public Benefits
Palo Alto Green Charge Total
Summer Period
$0.1215111855
$0.0927608551
$0.0046900447 $0.00750060
$0.2264621453
Winter Period
0.087150850
2
0.061710567
5
0.0046900
447
0.0075006
0
$0.161051
5224
Minimum Bill ($/day) 0.87778359 2. 1000 kWh Block Purchase Option:
Per kilowatt-hour (kWh) Commodity Distribution
Public
Benefits
Total
Summer Period
$0.1215111855
$0.0927608551
$0.0046900447
$0.2189620853
Winter Period
0.087150850
2
0.061710567
5
0.0046900
447
0.1535514
624
Minimum Bill ($/day) 0.87778359
Palo Alto Green Charge (per 1000 kWh block) $7.506.00
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RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND SMALL NON-RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-2-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-2-G-2 Sheet No E-2-G-2
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-202221
D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Calculation of Cost Components The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a Customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C. 2. Seasonal Rate Changes The Summer Period is effective May 1 to October 31 and the Winter Period is effective
from November 1 to April 30. When the billing period includes use in both the Summer and Winter Periods, usage will be prorated based upon the number of days in each seasonal period, and the charges based on the applicable rates therein. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3. Palo Alto Green Program Description and Participation Palo Alto Green provides for either the purchase of enough renewable energy credits (RECs) to match 100% of the energy usage at the facility every month, or for the purchase of 1000 kilowatt-hour (kWh) blocks. These REC purchases support the
production of renewable energy, increase the financial value of power from renewable
sources, and create a transparent and sustainable market that encourages new development of wind and solar power. Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Palo Alto Green Power Program
application provided by the Customer Service Center. Customers may request at any
time, in writing, a change to the number of blocks they wish to purchase under the Palo Alto Green Program.
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RESIDENTIAL MASTER-METERED AND SMALL NON-RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-2-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-2-G-3 Sheet No E-2-G-3
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-202221
4. Maximum Demand Meter Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kWh for three consecutive months, a maximum Demand Meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable and
thereafter continued in service until the monthly use of energy has fallen below 6,000
kWh for twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may be removed. The maximum Demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken during any 15-minute interval in the month, provided that if the Customer-s load is intermittent or subject to fluctuations, the City may use a 5-minute interval. A
thermal-type Demand Meter which does not reset after a definite time interval may be
used at the City's option. The billing Demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual maximum Demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the billing Demand for Customers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon
the actual maximum Demand of such Customers between the hours of noon and 6 pm on weekdays. {End}
O CITYOF
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MEDIUM NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-1 Sheet No E-4-1
dated 7-1-20198 Effective 7-1-202219
A. APPLICABILITY: This Rate Schedule applies to Demand metered Secondary Electric Service for Customers with a maximum Demand below 1,000 kilowatts. This Rate Schedule applies to three-phase Electric Service and may include Service to master-metered multi-family facilities or other facilities requiring Demand-metered Service, as determined by the City.
B. TERRITORY: This rate schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Electric Service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES: Rates per kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh):
Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
Summer Period
Demand Charge (per kW) $4.524.41 $25.8424.50 $30.3628.91
Energy Charge (per kWh)
0.1096010536 0.0206101865 0.0046900447 0.1349012848
Winter Period
Demand Charge (per kW) $2.822.75 $17.1016.22 $19.9218.97
Energy Charge (per kWh)
0.0791307634 0.0206101865 0.0046900447 0.1044309946
Minimum Bill ($/day) 18.137917.2742 D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Calculation of Cost Components The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a customer’s bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as
calculated under Section C.
0 CITY OF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-2 Sheet No E-4-2
dated 7-1-20198 Effective 7-1-202219
2. Seasonal Rate Changes The Summer Period is effective May 1 to October 31 and the Winter Period is effective from November 1 to April 30. When the billing period includes use both in the Summer and the Winter Periods, the usage will be prorated based on the number of days in each seasonal period, and the charges based on the applicable rates therein. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3. Maximum Demand Meter Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kWh for three consecutive months, a Maximum Demand Meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable and thereafter continued in Service until the monthly use of energy has fallen below 6,000
kWh for twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may be removed. The Maximum Demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken during any 15-minute interval in the month, provided that if the Customer’s load is intermittent or subject to fluctuations, the City may use a 5-minute interval. A
thermal-type Demand Meter which does not reset after a definite time interval may be used at the City's option. The Billing Demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual Maximum Demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the
Billing Demand for Customers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon
the actual Maximum Demand of such Customers between the hours of noon and 6 pm on weekdays. 4. Power Factor For new or existing Customers whose Demand is expected to exceed or has exceeded 300
kilowatts for three consecutive months, the City has the option of installing applicable Metering to calculate a Power Factor. The City may remove such Metering from the Service of a Customer whose Demand has been below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months.
0 CITY OF
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MEDIUM NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-3 Sheet No E-4-3
dated 7-1-20198 Effective 7-1-202219
When such metering is installed, the monthly Electric bill will include a “Power Factor Adjustment”, if applicable. The adjustment will be applied to a Customer’s bill prior to the computation of any primary voltage discount. The Power Factor Adjustment is applied by increasing the total energy and Demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent (0.25%) for each one percent (1%) that the monthly Power Factor of the
Customer’s load was less than 95%. The monthly Power Factor is the average Power Factor based on the ratio of kilowatt hours to kilovolt-ampere hours consumed during the month. Where time-of-day Metering is installed, the monthly Power Factor shall be the Power Factor coincident with
the Customer's Maximum Demand. 5. Changing Rate Schedules Customers may request a rate schedule change at any time to any City of Palo Alto full-
service rate schedule as is applicable to their kilowatt-Demand and kilowatt-hour usage profile. 6. Primary Voltage Discount
Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the Service is supplied, a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be offered, but 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, as determined in the City’s sole
discretion. The City retains the right to change its line voltage at any time after providing reasonable advance notice to any Customer receiving the discount in this section. The Customer then has the option to change his system so as to receive Service at the new line voltage or to accept Service (without voltage discount) through transformers to be supplied by the City subject to a maximum kilovolt-ampere size limitation.
7. Standby Charge a. Applicability: The standby charge, subject to the exemptions in subsection D(7)(e), applies to Customers that have a non-utility generation source
interconnected on the Customer’s side of the City’s revenue meter and that
occasionally require backup power from the City due to non-operation of the non-utility generation source.
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MEDIUM NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-4 Sheet No E-4-4
dated 7-1-20198 Effective 7-1-202219
b. Standby Charges:
Commodity Distribution Total Standby Charge (per kW of Reserved Capacity)
Summer Period $0.69 $15.23 $15.92
Winter Period $0.63 $9.04 $9.67
c. Meters. A separate Meter is required for each non-utility generation source. d. Calculation of Maximum Demand Credit. (1) In the event the Customer’s Maximum Demand (as defined in Section
D.3) occurs when one or more of the non-utility generators on the Customer’s side of the City’s revenue meter are not operating, the Maximum Demand will be reduced by the sum of the Maximum Generation of those non-utility generators, but in no event shall the Customer’s Maximum Demand be reduced below zero.
(2) If the non-utility generation source does not operate for an entire billing cycle, the standby charge does not apply and the Customer shall not receive the Maximum Demand credit described in this Section. e. Exemptions.
(1) The standby charge shall not apply to backup generators designed to operate only in the event of an interruption in utility Service and which are not used to offset Customer electricity purchases.
(2) The standby charge shall not apply if the Customer meets the definition of an “Eligible Customer-generator” as defined in California Public Utilities Code Section 2827(b)(4), as amended. (3) The applicability of these exemptions shall be determined at the discretion of
the Utilities Director. {End}
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UTILITIES
MEDIUM NON-RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-G-1 Sheet No E-4-G-1
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-20221
A. APPLICABILITY: This Rate Schedule applies to Demand metered Secondary Electric Service for Customers with a maximum Demand below 1,000 kilowatts (kW) who receive power under the Palo Alto Green Program. This Rate Schedule applies to three-phase Electric Service and may include Service to Master-metered multi-family facilities or other facilities requiring Demand metered Service, as
determined by the City. B. TERRITORY: The rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Electric Service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES: 1. 100% Renewable Option:
Commodity Distribution Public Benefits
Palo Alto Green Charge Total
Summer Period
Demand Charge (per kW) $4.524.41 $25.8424.50
$30.3628.91
Energy Charge (per kWh)
0.1096010536
0.0206101865
0.0046900447 0.00750060
0.1424013448
Winter Period
Demand Charge (per kW) $2.822.75 $17.1016.22
$19.9218.97
Energy Charge (per kWh)
0.0791307634
0.0206101865
0.0046900447 0.00750060
0.1119310546
Minimum Bill ($/day) 18.137917.2742
O CITY OF
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UTILITIES
MEDIUM NON-RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-G-2 Sheet No E-4-G-2
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-20221
2. 1000 kWh Block Purchase Option:
Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
Summer Period
Demand Charge (per kW) $4.524.41 $25.8424.50 $30.3628.91
Energy Charge (per kWh) 0.1096010536 0.0206101865 0.0046900447 0.1349012848
Palo Alto Green Charge (per 1000 kWh block) $7.506.00
Winter Period
Demand Charge (per kW) $2.822.75 $17.1016.22 $19.9218.97
Energy Charge (per kWh) 0.0791307634 0.0206101865 0.0046900447 0.1044309946
Palo Alto Green Charge (per 1000 kWh block) $7.506.00
Minimum Bill ($/day) 18.137917.2742 D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Calculation of Cost Components The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges, and/or taxes. On a Customer’s bill statement,
the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C. 2. Seasonal Rate Changes The Summer Period is effective May 1 to October 31 and the Winter Period is effective
from November 1 to April 30. When the billing period includes use both in the Summer
and the Winter Periods, the usage will be prorated based on the number of days in each seasonal period, and the charges based on the applicable rates therein. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11. 3. Maximum Demand Meter Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kilowatt-hours for three
consecutive months, a Maximum Demand Meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable and thereafter continued in Service until the monthly use of energy has dropped below 6,000 kilowatt-hours for twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the
O CITY OF
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UTILITIES
MEDIUM NON-RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-G-3 Sheet No E-4-G-3
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-20221
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 if the Customer’s load is intermittent or subject to fluctuations, the City may use a 5-minute interval. A thermal-type Demand Meter, which does not reset after a definite time interval, may be
used at the City's option. The Billing Demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual Maximum Demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the Billing Demand for Customers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon
the actual Maximum Demand of such Customers between the hours of noon and 6 PM on weekdays. 4. Power Factor For new or existing Customers whose Demand is expected to exceed or has exceeded 300
kilowatts for three consecutive months, the City has the option of installing applicable Metering to calculate a Power Factor. The City may remove such Metering from the Service of a Customer whose Demand has dropped below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months.
When such Metering is installed, the monthly Electric bill will include a “Power Factor Adjustment”, if applicable. The adjustment will be applied to a Customer’s bill prior to the computation of any primary voltage discount. The Power Factor Adjustment is applied by increasing the total energy and Demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent or (1/4) for each one percent (1%) that the monthly Power Factor of the
Customer’s load was less than 95%. The monthly Power Factor is the average Power Factor based on the ratio of kilowatt-hours to kilovolt-ampere hours consumed during the month. Where time-of-day Metering is installed, the monthly Power Factor shall be the Power Factor coincident with
the Customer's Maximum Demand. 5. Changing Rate Schedules Customers may request a rate schedule change at any time to any applicable full-service rate schedule as is applicable to their kilowatt-Demand and kilowatt-hour usage profile.
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UTILITIES
MEDIUM NON-RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-G-4 Sheet No E-4-G-4
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-20221
6. Palo Alto Green Program Description and Participation Palo Alto Green provides for either the purchase of enough renewable energy credits
(RECs) to match 100% of the energy usage at the facility every month, or for the purchase of 1000 kilowatt-hour (kWh) blocks. These REC purchases support the production of renewable energy, increase the financial value of power from renewal sources, and creates a transparent and sustainable market that encourages new development of wind and solar.
Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Palo Alto Green Power Program application provided by the Customer Service Center. Customers may request at any time, in writing, a change to the number of blocks they wish to purchase under the Palo Alto Green Program.
7. Primary Voltage Discount Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the Service is supplied, a discount of 2.5 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be
offered, but 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, as determined in the City’s sole discretion. The City retains the right to change its line voltage at any time after providing reasonable advance notice to any Customer receiving the discount in this section. The
Customer then has the option to change the system so as to receive Service at the new line voltage or to accept Service (without voltage discount) through transformers to be supplied by the City subject to a maximum kilovolt-ampere size limitation. 8. Standby Charge a. Applicability: The standby charge, subject to the exemptions in subsection D(8)(e), applies to Customers that have a non-utility generation source interconnected on the Customer’s side of the City’s revenue Meter and that occasionally require backup power from the City due to non-operation of the non-
utility generation source.
O CITYOF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM NON-RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-G-5 Sheet No E-4-G-5
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-20221
b. Standby Charges:
Commodity Distribution Total Standby Charge (per kW of Reserved Capacity)
Summer Period $0.69 $15.23 $15.92
Winter Period $0.63 $9.04 $9.67
c. Meters: A separate Meter is required for each non-utility generation source. d. Calculation of Maximum Demand Credit: (1) In the event the Customer’s Maximum Demand (as defined in Section
D.3) occurs when one or more of the non-utility generators on the Customer’s side of the City’s revenue Meter are not operating, the Maximum Demand will be reduced by the sum of the Maximum Generation of those non-utility generators, but in no event shall the Customer’s Maximum Demand be reduced below zero.
(2) If the non-utility generation source does not operate for an entire billing cycle, the standby charge does not apply and the Customer shall not receive the Maximum Demand credit described in this Section. e. Exemptions:
(1) The standby charge shall not apply to backup generators designed to operate only in the event of an interruption in utility Service and which are not used to offset Customer electricity purchases.
(2) The standby charge shall not apply if the Customer meets the definition of an “Eligible Customer-generator” as defined in California Public Utilities Code Section 2827(b)(4), as amended. (3) The applicability of these exemptions shall be determined at the discretion of
the Utilities Director.
{End}
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PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4 TOU
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-TOU-1 Sheet No E-4-TOU-1
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
A. APPLICABILITY: This voluntary Rate Schedule applies to Demand metered Secondary Electric Service for Customers with Demand between 500 and 1,000 kilowatts per month and who have sustained this level of usage for at least three consecutive months during the most recent 12 month period. This Rate Schedule applies to three-phase Electric Service and may include Service to Master-
Metered multi-family facilities or other facilities requiring Demand-metered Service, as determined by the City. In addition, this Rate Schedule is applicable for Customers who did not pay power factor adjustments during the last 12 months. B. TERRITORY: This rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Electric Service. C. UNBUNDLED RATES: Rates per kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh):
Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
Summer Period
Demand Charge (per kW)
Peak $2.712.61 $8.898.44 $11.6011.05
Mid-Peak 0.9795 8.898.44 9.869.39
Off-Peak 0.9795 8.898.44 9.869.39
Energy Charge (per kWh)
Peak $0.1002209642 $0.0206001864 $0.0046900447 $0.1255111954
Mid-Peak 0.1264712142 0.0206001864 0.0046900447 0.1517614453
Off-Peak 0.0772107451 0.0206001864 0.0046900447 0.1025009763
Winter Period
Demand Charge (per kW)
Peak $1.571.53 $9.539.04 $11.1010.57
Off-Peak 1.571.53 9.539.04 11.1010.57
Energy Charge (per kWh)
Peak $0.1226811781 $0.0206001864 $0.0046900447 $0.1479714092
Off-Peak 0.1051610113 0.0206001864 $0.0046900447 0.1304512425
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PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4 TOU
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-TOU-2 Sheet No E-4-TOU-2
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
Minimum Bill ($/day) 18.137917.2742
D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Calculation of Cost Components The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a Customer’s bill statement,
the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C. 2. Definition of Time Periods SUMMER PERIOD (Service from May 1 to October 31):
Peak: 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Mid Peak: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday through Friday (except holidays) 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Off-Peak: 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays)
All day Saturday, Sunday, and holidays WINTER PERIOD (Service from November 1 to April 30):
Peak: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Off-Peak: 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays) All day Saturday, Sunday, and holidays
SEASONAL RATE CHANGES: When the billing period includes use in both the Summer and the Winter periods, the usage will be prorated based on the number of days in each seasonal period, and the charges based on the applicable rates therein. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3. Demand Meter Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kilowatt-hours for three consecutive months, a Demand Meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable and
0 CITY OF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4 TOU
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-TOU-3 Sheet No E-4-TOU-3
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
thereafter continued in Service until the monthly use of energy has fallen below 6,000 kilowatt-hours for twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may be removed. The Billing Demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual Maximum Demand in kilowatts taken during any 15-minute interval in each of the
designated time periods as defined under Section D.2. 4. Power Factor Adjustment Time of Use Customers must not have had a power factor adjustment assessed on their
Service for at least 12 months. Power factor is calculated based on the ratio of kilowatt hours to kilovolt-ampere hours consumed during the month, and must not have fallen below 95% to avoid the power factor adjustment. Should the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department find that the Customer’s Service should
be subject to power factor adjustments, the Customer will be removed from the E-4-TOU rate schedule and placed on another applicable rate schedule as is suitable to their kilowatt Demand and kilowatt-hour usage. 5. Changing Rate Schedules
Customers electing to be served under E-4 TOU must remain on said Rate Schedule for a minimum of 12 months. Should the Customer so wish, at the end of 12 months, the Customer may request a Rate Schedule change to any applicable City of Palo Alto full-service Rate Schedule as is suitable to their kilowatt Demand and kilowatt-hour usage. 6. Primary Voltage Discount Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the Service is supplied, a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be
offered, but 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, as determined in the City’s sole discretion. The City retains the right to change its line voltage at any time after providing reasonable advance notice to any Customer receiving the discount in this section. The
Customer then has the option to change his system so as to receive Service at the new
line voltage or to accept Service (without voltage discount) through transformers to be supplied by the City subject to a maximum kilovolt-ampere size limitation.
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PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4 TOU
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-TOU-4 Sheet No E-4-TOU-4
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
7. Standby Charge a. Applicability: The standby charge, subject to the exemptions in subsection D(7)(e), applies to Customers that have a non-utility generation source interconnected on the Customer’s side of the City’s revenue Meter and that occasionally require backup power from the City due to non-operation of the non-
utility generation source. b. Standby Charges:
Commodity Distribution Total Standby Charge (per kW of Reserved Capacity)
Summer Period $0.69 $15.23 $15.92
Winter Period $0.63 $9.04 $9.67 c. Meters. A separate Meter is required for each non-utility generation source.
d. Calculation of Maximum Demand Credit. (1) In the event the Customer’s Maximum Demand occurs when one or more of the non-utility generators on the Customer’s side of the City’s revenue Meter are not operating, the Maximum Demand will be reduced by the sum of the
Maximum Generation of those non-utility generators, but in no event shall the Customer’s Maximum Demand be reduced below zero. (2) If the non-utility generation source does not operate for an entire billing cycle, the standby charge does not apply and the Customer shall not receive the
Maximum Demand credit described in this Section. e. Exemptions. (1) The standby charge shall not apply to backup generators designed to operate
only in the event of an interruption in utility Service and which are not used to offset Customer electricity purchases. (2) The standby charge shall not apply if the Customer meets the definition of an “Eligible Customer-generator” as defined in California Public Utilities Code
Section 2827(b)(4), as amended.
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PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
MEDIUM NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-4 TOU
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-4-TOU-5 Sheet No E-4-TOU-5
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
(3) The applicability of these exemptions shall be determined at the discretion of the Utilities Director. {End}
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PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-1 Sheet No E-7-1
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
A. APPLICABILITY: This Rate Schedule applies to Demand Metered Service for large non-residential Customers
with a Maximum Demand of at least 1,000KW per month per site, who have sustained this
Demand level at least 3 consecutive months during the last twelve months. B. TERRITORY:
This rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Electric Service. C. RATES: Rates per kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh):
Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
Summer Period
Demand Charge (kW) $5.165.03 $27.0625.66 $32.2230.69
Energy Charge (kWh) 0.1147610932 0.0005900053 0.0046900447 0.1200411432
Winter Period
Demand Charge (kW) $2.962.89 $14.9414.16 $17.9017.05
Energy Charge (kWh) 0.0759707238 0.0005900053 0.0046900447 0.0812507738
Minimum Bill ($/day) 51.569649.1139 D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Charges The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a Customer’s bill statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as
calculated under Section C.
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PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-2 Sheet No E-7-2
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
2. Seasonal Rate Changes The Summer Period is effective May 1 to October 31 and the Winter Period is effective
from November 1 to April 30. When the billing period includes use both in the summer
and in the winter periods, the usage will be prorated based on the number of days in each seasonal period, and the charges based on the applicable rates therein. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3. Request for Service Qualifying Customers may request Service under this schedule for more than one Account or one Meter if the Accounts are on one site. A site, for the purposes of this Rate Schedule, consists of one or more Accounts which cover contiguous parcels of land with
no intervening public right-of-ways (e.g. streets) and which have a common billing
address. 4. Maximum Demand Meter
Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kilowatt-hours for three
consecutive months, a Maximum Demand Meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable and thereafter continued in Service until the monthly use of energy has fallen below 6,000 kilowatt-hours for twelve consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may be removed.
The Maximum Demand in any month will be the maximum average power in kilowatts taken during any 15-minute interval in the month provided that if the Customer’s load is intermittent or subject to 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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PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-3 Sheet No E-7-3
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
5. Power Factor For new or existing Customers whose Demand is expected to exceed or has exceeded 300
kilowatts for three consecutive months, the City has the option to install applicable
Metering to calculate a Power Factor. The City may remove such Metering from the Service of a Customer whose Demand has been below 200 kilowatts for four consecutive months. When such metering is installed, the monthly Electric bill shall include a “Power Factor
Adjustment”, if applicable. The adjustment shall be applied to a Customer’s bill prior to
the computation of any primary voltage discount. The power factor adjustment is applied by increasing the total energy and Demand charges for any month by 0.25 percent (0.25%) for each one percent (1%) that the monthly Power Factor of the Customer’s load was less than 95%. The monthly Power Factor is the average Power Factor based on the ratio of kilowatt
hours to kilovolt-ampere hours consumed during the month. Where time-of-day Metering is installed, the monthly Power Factor shall be the Power Factor coincident with the Customer's Maximum Demand. 6. Changing Rate Schedules Customers may request a rate schedule change at any time to any applicable full service
rate schedule as is applicable to their kilowatt-Demand and kilowatt-hour usage profile. 7. Primary Voltage Discount Where delivery is made at the same voltage as that of the line from which the Service is
supplied, a discount of 2 1/2 percent for available line voltages above 2 kilovolts will be
offered, but 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, as determined in the City’s sole discretion. The City retains the right to change its line voltage at any time after providing
reasonable advance notice to any Customer receiving the discount in this section. The
Customer then has the option to change his system so as to receive Service at the new line voltage or to accept Service (without voltage discount) through transformers to be supplied by the City subject to a maximum kVA size limitation.
O CITYOF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-4 Sheet No E-7-4
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
8. Standby Charge a. Applicability: The standby charge, subject to the exemptions in subsection
D(8)(e), applies to Customers that have a non-utility generation source
interconnected on the Customer’s side of the City’s revenue Meter and that occasionally require backup power from the City due to non-operation of the non-utility generation source.
b. Standby Charges:
Commodity Distribution Total Standby Charge (per kW of Reserved Capacity)
Summer Period $0.84 $12.55 $13.39
Winter Period $0.72 $6.04 $6.76 c. Meters. A separate Meter is required for each non-utility generation source.
d. Calculation of Maximum Demand Credit. (1) In the event the Customer’s Maximum Demand (as defined in Section D.4) occurs when one or more of the non-utility generators on the Customer’s
side of the City’s revenue Meter are not operating, the Maximum Demand will be reduced by the sum of the Maximum Generation of those non-utility generators, but in no event shall the Customer’s Maximum Demand be reduced below zero. (2) If the non-utility generation source does not operate for an entire billing
cycle, the standby charge does not apply and the Customer shall not receive the Maximum Demand credit described in this Section. e. Exemptions.
(1) The standby charge shall not apply to backup generators designed to operate only in the event of an interruption in utility Service and which are not used to offset Customer electricity purchases. (2) The standby charge shall not apply if the Customer meets the definition of an
“Eligible Customer-generator” as defined in California Public Utilities Code
O CITYOF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-5 Sheet No E-7-5
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
Section 2827(b)(4) , as amended. (3) The applicability of these exemptions shall be determined at the discretion of
the Utilities Director.
{End}
O CITYOF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7 TOU
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-TOU-1 Sheet No E-7-TOU-1
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
A. APPLICABILITY: This voluntary Rate Schedule applies to Demand Metered Service for non-residential
Customers with a Maximum Demand of at least 1,000KW per month per site, who have
sustained this Demand level at least 3 consecutive months during the last twelve months. In addition, this Rate Schedule is applicable for Customers who did not pay power factor adjustments during the last 12 months.
B. TERRITORY: This rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Electric Service. C. UNBUNDLED RATES: Rates per kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh):
Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
Summer Period
Demand Charge (per kW)
Peak $3.243.11 $9.088.62 $12.3211.73
Mid-Peak 0.990.97 9.088.62 10.079.60
Off-Peak 0.990.97 9.088.62 10.079.60
Energy Charge (per kWh)
Peak $0.1192111356 $0.0005900053 $0.0046900447 $0.1244911856
Mid-Peak 0.1501114299 0.0005900053 0.0046900447 0.1553914799
Off-Peak 0.0921208776 0.0005900053 0.0046900447 0.0974009276
Winter Period
Demand Charge (per kW)
Peak $1.511.47 $7.567.17 $9.078.63
Off-Peak 1.511.47 7.567.17 9.078.63
Energy Charge (per kWh)
Peak $0.0799707619 $0.0005900053 $0.0046900447 $0.0852508119
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PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7 TOU
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-TOU-2 Sheet No E-7-TOU-2
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
Off-Peak 0.0686406540 0.0005900053 0.0046900447 0.0739207040
Minimum Bill ($/day) 51.569649.1139 D. SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Calculation of Charges The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a Customer’s bill statement,
the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as calculated under Section C. 2. Definition of Time Periods SUMMER PERIOD (Service from May 1 to October 31):
Peak: 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays) Mid Peak: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday through Friday (except holidays) 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Off-Peak: 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday All day Saturday, Sunday, and holidays WINTER PERIOD (Service from November 1 to April 30):
Peak: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays) Off-Peak: 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays) All day Saturday, Sunday, and holidays
SEASONAL RATE CHANGES: When the billing period includes use in both the Summer and the Winter periods, the usage will be prorated based on the number of days in each seasonal period, and the charges based on the applicable rates therein. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3. Request for Service
O CIT Y OF
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UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7 TOU
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-TOU-3 Sheet No E-7-TOU-3
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
Qualifying Customers may request Service under this schedule for more than one Account or one Meter if the Accounts are on one site. A site, for the purposes of this Rate Schedule, consists of one or more Accounts which cover contiguous parcels of land with no intervening public right-
of-ways (e.g. streets) and which have a common billing address. 4. Demand Meter Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kilowatt-hours for three consecutive months, a Demand Meter will be installed as promptly as is practicable and thereafter continued in Service until the monthly use of energy has fallen below 6,000 kilowatt-hours for twelve
consecutive months, whereupon, at the option of the City, it may be removed. The Billing Demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual Maximum Demand in kilowatts taken during any 15-minute interval in each of the designated time periods as defined under Section D.2. 5. Power Factor Adjustment
Time of Use Customers must not have had a power factor adjustment assessed on their Service for at least 12 months. Power factor is calculated based on the ratio of kilowatt hours to kilovolt-ampere hours consumed during the month, and must not have fallen below 95% to avoid the power factor adjustment.
Should the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department find that the Customer’s Service should be subject to power factor adjustments, the Customer will be removed from the E-7-TOU rate schedule and placed on another applicable rate schedule as is suitable to their kilowatt Demand and kilowatt-hour usage.
6. Changing Rate Schedules Customers electing to be served under E-7 TOU must remain on said Rate Schedule for a minimum of 12 months. Should the Customer so wish, at the end of 12 months, the Customer may request a Rate Schedule change to any applicable City of Palo Alto full-service Rate
Schedule as is suitable to their kilowatt Demand and kilowatt-hour usage.
7. Primary Voltage Discount
O CIT Y OF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7 TOU
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-TOU-4 Sheet No E-7-TOU-4
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
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 offered, but 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, as determined in the City’s sole discretion. The City retains the right to change its line voltage at any time after providing reasonable advance notice to any Customer receiving the discount in this section. The Customer then has the option to change his system so as to receive Service at the new line voltage or to accept Service (without voltage discount)
through transformers to be supplied by the City subject to a maximum kilovolt-ampere size
limitation. 8. Standby Charge a. Applicability: The standby charge, subject to the exemptions in subsection D(8)(e),
applies to Customers that have a non-utility generation source interconnected on the
Customer’s side of the City’s revenue Meter and that occasionally require backup power from the City due to non-operation of the non-utility generation source. b. Standby Charges:
Commodity Distribution Total Standby Charge (per kW of Reserved Capacity)
Summer Period $0.84 $12.55 $13.39
Winter Period $0.72 $6.04 $6.76 c. Meters. A separate Meter is required for each non-utility generation source.
d. Calculation of Maximum Demand Credit. (1) In the event the Customer’s Maximum Demand occurs when one or more of the non-utility generators on the Customer’s side of the City’s revenue Meter are not
operating, the Maximum Demand will be reduced by the sum of the Maximum
Generation of those non-utility generators, but in no event shall the Customer’s Maximum Demand be reduced below zero.
O CIT Y OF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC TIME OF USE SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7 TOU
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-TOU-5 Sheet No E-7-TOU-5
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
(2) If the non-utility generation source does not operate for an entire billing cycle, the standby charge does not apply and the Customer shall not receive the Maximum Demand credit described in this Section.
e. Exemptions. (1) The standby charge shall not apply to backup generators designed to operate only in the event of an interruption in utility Service and which are not used to offset Customer
electricity purchases.
(2) The standby charge shall not apply if the Customer meets the definition of an “Eligible Customer-generator” as defined in California Public Utilities Code Section 2827(b)(4) , as amended.
(3) The applicability of these exemptions shall be determined at the discretion of the Utilities Director. {End}
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UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-G-1 Sheet No E-7-G-1
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-202221
A. APPLICABILITY: This Rate Schedule applies to Demand metered Service for large non-residential Customers who choose Service under the Palo Alto Green Program. A Customer may qualify for this Rate Schedule if the Customer’s Maximum Demand is at least 1,000KW per month per site, who have
sustained this Demand level at least 3 consecutive months during the last twelve months. B. TERRITORY: The rate schedule applies everywhere the City of Palo Alto provides Electric Service.
C. UNBUNDLED RATES:
1. 100% Renewable Option:
Commodity Distribution Public Benefits
Palo Alto Green Charge Total
Summer Period
Demand Charge ( per kW) $5.165.03 $27.0625.66 $32.2230.69
Energy Charge (per kWh) 0.1147610932 0.0005900053 0.0046900447 0.00750060 0.1275412032
Winter Period
Demand Charge (per kW) $2.962.89 $14.9414.16 $17.9017.05
Energy Charge (per kWh) 0.0759707238 0.0005900053 0.0046900447 0.00750060 0.0887508338
Minimum Bill ($/day) 51.569649.1139
O CIT Y OF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-G-2 Sheet No E-7-G-2
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-202221
2. 1000 kWh Block Purchase Option:
Commodity Distribution Public Benefits Total
Summer Period
Demand Charge (per kW) $5.165.03 $27.0625.66 $32.2230.69
Energy Charge (per kWh) 0.1147610932 0.0005900053 0.0046900447 0.1200411432
Palo Alto Green Charge (per 1000 kWh block) $7.506.00
Winter Period
Demand Charge (per kW) $2.962.89 $14.9414.16 $17.9017.05
Energy Charge (per kWh) 0.0759707238 0.0005900053 0.0046900447 0.0812507738
Palo Alto Green Charge (per 1000 kWh block) $7.506.00
Minimum Bill ($/day) 51.569649.1139 D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Calculation of Charges The actual bill amount is calculated based on the applicable rates in Section C above and adjusted for any applicable discounts, surcharges and/or taxes. On a Customer’s bill
statement, the bill amount may be broken down into appropriate components as
calculated under Section C. 2. Seasonal Rate Changes
The Summer Period is effective May 1 to October 31 and the Winter Period is effective
from November 1 to April 30. When the billing period includes use both in the Summer and the Winter Periods, the usage will be prorated based on the number of days in each seasonal period, and the charges based on the applicable rates therein. For further discussion of bill calculation and proration, refer to Rule and Regulation 11.
3. Maximum Demand Meter Whenever the monthly use of energy has exceeded 8,000 kilowatt-hours for three consecutive months, a Maximum Demand Meter will be installed as promptly as is
O CIT Y OF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-G-3 Sheet No E-7-G-3
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-202221
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 if the Customer’s load is intermittent or subject to fluctuations, the City may use a 5-minute interval. A thermal-type Demand Meter which does not reset after a definite time interval may be used at the City's option.
The Billing Demand to be used in computing charges under this schedule will be the actual Maximum Demand in kilowatts for the current month. An exception is that the Billing Demand for Customers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) will be based upon the actual Maximum Demand of such Customers between the hours of noon and 6 PM on
weekdays. 4. Request for Service Qualifying Customers may request Service under this schedule for more than one
Account or one Meter if the Accounts are at one site. A site, for the purposes of this Rate
Schedule, consists of one or more Accounts which cover contiguous parcels of land with no intervening public right-of-ways (e.g. streets) and which have a common billing address.
5. Power Factor
For new or existing Customers whose Demand is expected to exceed or has exceeded 300 kilowatts for three consecutive months, the City has the option of installing applicable Metering to calculate a Power Factor. The City may remove such Metering from the
Service of a Customer whose Demand has dropped below 200 kilowatts for four
consecutive months. When such Metering is installed, the monthly Electric bill shall include a “Power Factor Adjustment”, if applicable. The adjustment shall be applied to a Customer’s bill prior to
the computation of any primary voltage discount. The power factor adjustment 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%.
O CIT Y OF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-G-4 Sheet No E-7-G-4
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-202221
The monthly Power Factor is the average Power Factor based on the ratio of kilowatt-hours to kilovolt-ampere hours consumed during the month. Where time-of-day Metering is installed, the monthly Power Factor shall be the Power Factor coincident with the Customer's Maximum Demand.
6. Changing Rate Schedules Customers may request a rate schedule change at any time to any applicable full service rate schedule as is applicable to their kilowatt-Demand and kilowatt-hour usage profile
7. Palo Alto Green Program Description and Participation Palo Alto Green provides for either the purchase of enough renewable energy credits (RECs) to match 100% of the energy usage at the facility every month, or for the
purchase of 1000 kilowatt-hour (kWh) blocks. These REC purchases support the
production of renewable energy, increase the financial value of power from renewal sources, and creates a transparent and sustainable market that encourages new development of wind and solar.
Customers choosing to participate shall fill out a Palo Alto Green Power Program
application provided by the Customer Service Center. Customers may request at any time, in writing, a change to the number of blocks they wish to purchase under the Palo Alto Green Program.
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 offered, but 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, as determined in the City’s sole discretion. The City retains the right to change its line voltage at any time after providing reasonable advance notice to any Customer receiving the discount in this section. The Customer then has the option to change the system so as to receive Service at the new
line voltage or to accept Service (without voltage discount) through transformers to be
supplied by the City subject to a maximum kilovolt-ampere size limitation. 9. Standby Charge
O CIT Y OF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-G-5 Sheet No E-7-G-5
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-202221
a. Applicability: The standby charge, subject to the exemptions in subsection D(9)(e), applies to Customers that have a non-utility generation source interconnected on the Customer’s side of the City’s revenue Meter and that occasionally require backup power from the City due to non-operation of the non-
utility generation source.
b. Standby Charges:
Commodity Distribution Total Standby Charge (per kW of Reserved Capacity) Summer Period $0.84 $12.55 $13.39 Winter Period $0.72 $6.04 $6.76 c. Meters: A separate Meter is required for each non-utility generation source.
d. Calculation of Maximum Demand Credit: (1) In the event the Customer’s Maximum Demand (as defined in Section D.3) occurs when one or more of the non-utility generators on the Customer’s
side of the City’s revenue Meter are not operating, the Maximum Demand will be reduced by the sum of the Maximum Generation of those non-utility generators, but in no event shall the Customer’s Maximum Demand be reduced below zero. (2) If the non-utility generation source does not operate for an entire billing
cycle, the standby charge does not apply and the Customer shall not receive the Maximum Demand credit described in this Section. e. Exemptions:
(1) The standby charge shall not apply to backup generators designed to operate only in the event of an interruption in utility Service and which are not used to offset Customer electricity purchases. (2) The standby charge shall not apply if the Customer meets the definition of an
“Eligible Customer-generator” as defined in California Public Utilities Code Section 2827(b)(4), as amended. (3) The applicability of these exemptions shall be determined at the discretion of the Utilities Director.
O CIT Y OF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
LARGE NON-RESIDENTIAL GREEN POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-7-G
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No E-7-G-6 Sheet No E-7-G-6
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-202221
{End}
O CIT Y OF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
STREET LIGHTS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-14
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. E-14-1 Sheet No. E-14-1
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
A. APPLICABILITY: This Rate Schedule applies to all street and highway lighting installations, which CPAU elects to
operate and maintain.
B. TERRITORY: Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by the City.
C. RATES:
Per Lamp Per Month Class A: CPAU supplies electricity and switching service
only.
Lamp Rating: High Pressure Sodium Vapor Lamps 100 watts 6.215.91
200 watts 11.4610.91
250 watts 14.0813.41 310 watts 17.4216.59 400 watts 22.4321.36
O CIT Y OF
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UTILITIES
STREET LIGHTS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-14
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. E-14-2 Sheet No. E-14-2
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
Per Lamp Per Month – Class C: CPAU supplies electricity and switching and
maintains lighting system,
including lamps and glassware. Lamp Rating: Mercury-Vapor Lamps
400 watts 35.8334.12
High Pressure Sodium Vapor Lamps 70 watts 32.9731.40 100 watts 34.5532.90
150 watts 37.1735.40
250 watts 42.4240.40 Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lamps 70 watts-equivalent 29.4828.08
100 watts-equivalent 30.6829.22
150 watts-equivalent 31.7730.26 250 watts 34.7833.12
D. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 1. Type of Service: This Rate Schedule applies to series, multiple, and single lamp street lighting systems to which CPAU delivers Service at secondary voltage. Unless a variation is
approved by CPAU in its sole discretion, Service to street lighting systems will be delivered
at 120/240 volts, three-wire, single-phase or 120/208 volt three-wire, single phase from star-connected poly-phase lines. Single phase service from 480-volt sources will be available in certain areas at CPAU’s discretion. All voltages stated herein are nominal, and reasonable variations may occur. New lights will normally be installed as multiple lamp systems with a
single Service point or single lamp with and individual Service point.
2. Point of Delivery: Delivery will be made to the Customer's system at a Service point or at points designated by CPAU. CPAU will furnish the Service connection to one point for each
O CIT Y OF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
STREET LIGHTS
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-14
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. E-14-3 Sheet No. E-14-3
dated 7-1-201918 Effective 7-1-202219
lamp or group of lamps, provided the Customer has designed the system to include the minimum number of delivery points. CPAU will make all underground connections to CPAU’s system at the Customer's expense.
3. Switching: CPAU will perform switching (on CPAU's side of the points of delivery) at no Charge, provided there are at least 10 kilowatts of lamp load on each circuit separately switched, including all lamps on the circuit whether served under this Rate Schedule or not. An extra charge of $2.50 per month will be made for each circuit separately switched unless
such switching installation is made for CPAU's convenience.
4. Annual Burning Schedule: The rates in this Rate Schedule apply to lamps which will be turned on and off once each night in accordance with a regular burning schedule approved by CPAU and not exceeding 4,100 hours per year. 5. Maintenance: The Class C rates in this Rate Schedule include all labor necessary for
replacement of glassware, including inspection and cleaning. Maintenance of glassware by CPAU is limited to standard glassware that is commonly used and manufactured in reasonably large quantities, as determined by CPAU in its sole discretion. The Class C rates include maintenance of circuits between lamp posts and of circuits and equipment in and on
the posts, provided these are all of good standard construction as determined by CPAU.
CPAU in its sole discretion may decline to grant Class C rates for maintenance of systems with non-standard glassware, or inadequate circuitry and equipment. Class C rates applied to any agency other than the City of Palo Alto also include painting of posts with one coat of good ordinary paint, as determined by CPAU to be needed to maintain good appearance.
Maintenance does not include replacement of posts damaged by third parties or acts of
nature. 6. System Owned In-Part by CPAU: If CPAU agrees to a Customer’s request for CPAU to install, own, or maintain any portion of the lighting fixtures, supports, and/or interconnecting
circuits, the Customer shall be responsible for an extra monthly Charge of one and one-fourth
percent of CPAU's contribution to the cost of the street lighting system. 7. Rates For Lamps Not on this Rate Schedule: In the event a Customer installs a lamp which is not represented on this Rate Schedule, CPAU will prepare an interim rate reflecting CPAU's
estimated costs associated with the specific lamp. This interim rate will serve as the effective
rate for billing purposes until the new lamp rating is added to Rate Schedule E-14. {End}
O CIT Y OF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
EXPORT ELECTRICITY COMPENSATION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-EEC-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council Supersedes Sheet No. E-EEC-1 Sheet No.E-EEC-1
dated 7-1-202119 Effective 7-1-202221
A. APPLICABILITY: This Rate Schedule applies in conjunction with the otherwise applicable Rate Schedules for each Customer class. This Rate Schedule may not apply in conjunction with any time-of-use Rate Schedule. This Rate Schedule applies to Customer-Generators as defined in Rule and Regulation 2 who are either not eligible for Net Energy Metering or who are eligible for Net Energy metering but elect to take Service under this Rate Schedule. B. TERRITORY: Applies to locations within the service area of the City of Palo Alto. C. RATE: The following buyback rate shall apply to all electricity exported to the grid. Per kWh Export electricity compensation rate $0.10451078 D. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1. Metering equipment: Electricity delivered by CPAU to the Customer-Generator or received by CPAU from the Customer-Generator shall be measured using a Meter capable of registering the flow of electricity in two directions (aka “bidirectional meter”). The electrical power measurements will be used for billing the Customer-Generator. CPAU shall furnish, install and own the appropriate Meter. 2. Billing: a. CPAU shall measure during the billing period, in kilowatt-hours, the electricity delivered and received after the Customer-Generator serves its own instantaneous load. b. CPAU shall bill the Customer-Generator consumption charges for the electricity delivered by CPAU to the Customer-Generator based on the Customer-Generator’s applicable Rate Schedule. c. In the event the electricity generated exceeds the electricity consumed and therefore is received by CPAU, the Customer will receive a credit for all electricity received by CPAU at the buyback Rate designated in section C above. {End}
O CITYOF
PALO ALTO
UTILITIES
NET METERING NET SURPLUS ELECTRICITY COMPENSATION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE E-NSE-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. E-NSE-1 Sheet No.E-NSE-1
dated 07-01-202119 Effective 7-1-202221
A. APPLICABILITY: This Rate Schedule applies to eligible residential and small commercial Net Energy Metering Customers who, at the end of an annual settlement period, as described in Rule 29, are Net Surplus Customer-Generators of electricity who elect to receive monetary compensation as such preference is indicated on the net surplus electricity election form. This Rate Schedule only applies to Customers who participate in Net Energy Metering, and does not apply to Customers that take service under the City’s Net Energy Metering Successor Rate, as each of these terms are defined in Rule and Regulation 2. B. TERRITORY: This rate schedule applies anywhere the City of Palo Alto provides electric service. C. RATES: Per kWh Net Surplus Electricity Compensation rate $0.10260992 D. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1. Net Surplus Electricity Compensation Rate eligibility shall be determined as specified in Rule 29. Net surplus electricity, as specified in Rule 29, if applicable, will be multiplied by the above compensation rate to determine the Customer’s annual net surplus electricity compensation stated in dollars. 2. Additional terms, conditions and definitions govern Net Energy Metering Service and Interconnection, as described in Rule 29. {End}
O CIT Y OF
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UTILITIES
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 2, 2022
SUBJECT: Evaluation of Implementing an All-Electric rate prior to COSA
Executive Summary
During the Finance Committee (CMR 135441) and City Council (CMR 135462) meetings to review and
recommend guidelines for an Electric Cost of Service Analysis (COSA), set to commence in FY 2022 and
anticipated for completion in FY 2023, the Finance Committee passed the following motion:
Direct staff to study options for an interim modification to (residential electric) tiers that would
support electrification, and return to the Utilities Advisory Commission, the Finance Committee and
City Council at a future date.
Setting rates without a COSA in place can be responsibly accomplished through implementation of a pilot
rate; staff recommends against using that mechanism. This conclusion was drawn after reviewing the
City’s adopted and published COSA (CMR 68573) and evaluating the resource impacts and technical and
operational challenges of developing a pilot rate.
Discussion
Palo Alto’s Rate-setting Process
Palo Alto’s rates are designed to collect revenues sufficient to cover the cost to serve each customer or
customer group. It is industry practice to periodically perform a COSA to ensure that a utility’s rates meet
this requirement. Proposition 26 (2010) amended the California Constitution, which defines all
government-imposed charges, including electric rates, as taxes requiring voter approval, unless certain
exceptions are met. Cost-based electric rates may be adopted by the City Council. The COSA helps the
utility ensure that rates represent the cost to serve customers.
Council-adopted COSA Guidelines
1 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/finance-
committee/2021/20211005/20211005pfcs.pdf
2 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/city-council-agendas-minutes/2021/11-
november/20211101pccs-amended.pdf
3 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/reports/city-manager-reports-cmrs/year-archive/2016/final-
staff-report-id-6857_electric-utility-financial-plan-and-rate-changes.pdf
Attachment D3
The Electric Utilities’ last published COSA and was approved by City Council on June 13, 2016 (CMR 69324).
In preparation for that study, Council adopted a set of guidelines (CMR 60615) including:
“For this cost of service study, and to the extent feasible, energy charges should be based on existing
rate structures. This includes: a tiered rate design structure for residents.”
Prior to the study, Palo Alto’s residential rates had three tiers. The results of the study indicated a
reduction in the number of tiers from three to the current two was necessary to adequately reflect the
cost to provide service. Based upon an analysis of median residential baseload energy use, the daily
allowance of energy per household allocated for the first tier was increased from 10 kwh/day to
11kwh/day.
Alternative rate structures, such as a uniform/single-tier rate structure, were not addressed in the report,
nor was the creation of different classes of residential customer (such as all-electric or Electric Vehicle
(EV) specific rates).
The Utilities Department is planning to update the COSA model, commencing in FY 2022 and completing
the work in FY 2023. Several options for residential rates will be evaluated including: (1) whether better
or alternative cost allocation methods could be utilized, (2) whether tiered rates should be changed
(increased, lowered, or condensed to a single tier), and (3) whether multiple rate options could be
available to customers within a rate class (residential, etc.) while still maintaining adequate and equitable
revenue collection for the rate class as a whole.
Pilot Rate Option
It is possible to create a separate rate for customers pursuing electrification under a ‘pilot’ or test-case
program. Pilot rates are designed to study the impact of the rate design on customer behavior.
Resource Constraints
Implementing rate changes will require staff time and resources. Staff estimates three to four months
needed to analyze and determine new rates, configuration, design and testing of the billing system,
customer service training, and outreach.
This resource need will be in direct competition for the need to complete an updated COSA. It is
anticipated this effort will take two to three months followed by three months to analyze, design configure
and test new rates. These changes will also require staff resources for billing system changes, customer
outreach, etc. Dividing work on these two tasks will lengthen the time to complete the COSA.
Technical and Operational Constraints
. Typically an all-electric rate or electric vehicle rate would encourage customers to consume more
electricity in off-peak vs. on-peak hours. Since Palo Alto does yet have time of use or interval metering,
that kind of study is infeasible at this time.
4 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/reports/city-manager-reports-cmrs/year-archive/2016/6932-
merged.pdf
5 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/reports/city-manager-reports-cmrs/year-archive/2015/final-
staff-report-id-6061_adoption-of-design-guidelines-for-electric-cost-of-service-analysis.pdf
Many administrative challenges exist for a pilot rate study. Determining customer eligibility for a pilot rate
(such as not having a gas meter, EV ownership, etc.) will be difficult. Additional administrative challenges
such as managing caps on participation (pilot rates are limited in size), monitoring pilot vs. non-participant
behaviors, and making sure there are no unanticipated revenue changes arising from rate switching are
require a significant investment of staff time.
Attachment E
* NOT YET APPROVED *
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Resolution No. _________
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting a Dark
Fiber Rate Increase and Amending Rate Schedules EDF-1 (Dark Fiber
Licensing Services) and EDF-2 (Dark Fiber Connection Fees)
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule EDF-1 (Dark Fiber Licensing Services) is hereby amended to read as attached and
incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule EDF-1, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule EDF-2 (Dark Fiber Connection Fees) is hereby amended to read as attached and
incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule EDF-2, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 3. The Council finds that the revenue derived from the adoption of this
resolution 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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Attachment E
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SECTION 4. The Council finds that the adoption of this resolution increasing dark fiber
rates by the Consumer Price Index to meet operating expenses, purchase supplies and
materials, meet financial reserve needs and obtain funds for capital improvements necessary to
maintain service is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to
California Public Resources Code Sec. 21080(b)(8) and Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations Sec. 15273(a). After reviewing the staff report and all attachments presented to
Council, the Council incorporates these documents herein and finds that sufficient evidence has
been presented setting forth with specificity the basis for this claim of CEQA exemption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
___________________________ ___________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
___________________________ ___________________________
Assistant City Attorney City Manager
___________________________
Director of Utilities
___________________________
Director of Administrative Services
DARK FIBER LICENSING SERVICES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE EDF-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No EDF-1-1 Effective 07-01-20221
dated 7-01-20210 Sheet No. EDF-1-1
A.APPLICABILITY:
This rate schedule applies to customer accounts established prior to September 18, 2006, unless the customer electsto apply the EDF-3 rate to the entire customer account. This rate applies to Fiber Optic services from the City ofPalo Alto Utilities (CPAU) pertaining to the City's network (Backbone and associated connections).
B. TERRITORY:
Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and land owned or leased by the City.
C.FEES:
1.DARK FIBER BACKBONE LICENSE FEES:
The values or ranges for each of these price components are shown below:
(1) Fiber Price………………………………………………………………. $432.32414.72/FM/month (2) Quantity discount ……………………………………………………… $0 to $59.84/FM/month (3) Buffer tube discount……………………………………………………….. $0 to $59.84/FM/month (4) Route length discount…………………………………………………….. $0 to $77.80/FM/month (5) Ring topology discount………………………………………………………$0 to $23.94/FM/month (6) Length of term discount…………………………………………………… $0 to $46.80/FM/month
Minimum Backbone License Fee
$653.86627.24/month
Project Minimum Backbone Fees apply to any project proposal signed after September 18, 2006 in which the project connects with the Backbone.
Description for Discounts:
Quantity discount: based on an array of discounts for quantities of fiber licensed on a specific path. Buffer tube discount: discount for numbers of full buffer tubes licensed on a specific path. Route length discount: based on the route length licensed on a specific project. Ring topology discount: The ring topology discount for customers contracting for complete rings. Term discount: based on an array of discounts for contracts greater than one and less than ten years.
2.DARK FIBER LATERAL CONNECTION FEES:
Customer responsibilities and fees for drop and custom cable construction are described in the CPAU Rulesand Regulations, Rate Schedule EDF-2, project proposals and other associated documents. In all cases, theLicensee shall pay an annual Drop/Custom Cable Management Fee based on the follow per foot fees:
(1) Drop Cable Management Fees (for the first 12-Fibers) …………………………… $0.03-$0.08/ft/month
(2) Custom Cable Management Fees (for the first 12-Fibers)……………………….. $0.420/ft/month (3) Fees for additional Drop or Custom Cable fibers (each additional set of 12-Fibers) $0.08/ft/month
Minimum Drop or Custom Cable Management Fees .................................................. $323.08309.93/month Minimum Drop Cable Management Fees apply to any project proposal signed after September 18, 2006.
Attachment E1
DARK FIBER LICENSING SERVICES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE EDF-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No EDF-1-2 Effective 07-01-20221
dated 7-01-20210 Sheet No. EDF-1-2
3. EARLY TERMINATION FEES: If the Licensee chooses to terminate for convenience the License Agreement or the term of any project under the License Agreement, then the Licensee shall pay the applicable termination payment as specified in this schedule or in the License Agreement, as provided below. Unless otherwise provided in the License Agreement, the Licensee shall pay a termination fee in one of the following amounts, whichever is less:
• Annual fee of the contract year that the Licensee chooses to terminates in full without term discounts, or
• Remaining fees of the project term as indicated in the License Agreement. D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. All fees must be paid to the City in accordance with the terms of the Dark Fiber License Agreement, the customer’s project proposals and all the applicable Utilities Rates, Rules, and Regulations. 2. All fees and minimum charges are subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, to be applied annually, except as defined by Section D.3 of this Rate Schedule. Discounts will not be modified by
changes to CPI. 3. The CPI adjustment will be based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose MSA, published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The adjustment is calculated by dividing the most recent calendar year December CPI by the December CPI in the year rates last changed. In the event that the change between December CPI’s indicates an adjustment of less than 1% is required, a change to rate schedules may not be made for the upcoming year. Future rate changes will take the last year of change as the new base year for purposes of calculation. {End}
DARK FIBER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE EDF-2
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No EDF-2-1 Effective 7-01-20221
dated 7-01-20210 Sheet No. EDF-2-1
A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to all connections, expansions, and upgrades to the City's Dark Fiber network (Backbone). B. TERRITORY: All territory within the incorporated limits of the City and land owned or leased by the City. C. FEES: 1. ADVANCE ENGINEERING FEES: Advance engineering (AER) fees must be paid to start the engineering process and are non-refundable. The fees will be credited against the estimated project cost prior to the collection of the project construction fees. (1) Commercial/Industrial AER minimum fee ..................................................................... $1032990.00
(2) Special conditions (requiring expert assessment) ........................................................... By Estimate 2. ESTIMATED SERVICE CONNECTION AND RECONFIGURATION FEES
All estimated service connection and reconfiguration fees must be paid prior to the scheduling of any construction or reconnections to the City's Dark Fiber network. (1) Service connection (Interconnection) fee ...................................................... By Estimate (2) Reconfiguration Fees ..................................................................................... By Estimate
Labor rates are subject to change as stated in the Utility Rate Schedule C-1. D. NOTES: 1. The Customer is responsible for the installation and maintenance of all ducts and pathways from the facility to the property line in compliance with City of Palo Alto Utilities Rules and Regulations and contract agreements. 2. The City shall not be held liable for delays or interruptions in service, but will make reasonable efforts to provide timely continuous service. 3. All fees are subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, to be applied annually. The CPI adjustment will be based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose MSA, published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The adjustment is calculated by dividing the most recent calendar year December CPI by the December CPI in the year rates last changed. In the event that the change between December CPI’s indicates an adjustment of less than 1% is required, a change to rate schedules may not be made for the upcoming year. Future rate changes will take the last year of change as the new base year for purposes of calculation. {End}
Attachment F
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Resolution No. ______
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Utility Rate
Schedule D-1 (Storm and Surface Water Drainage) to Increase the Storm
Water Management Fee by 4.2% Per Month Per Equivalent Residential Unit
for Fiscal Year 2023
The Council of the City of Palo Alto RESOLVES as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate
Schedule D-1 (Storm and Surface Water Drainage) is hereby amended to read in accordance with
sheet D-1-1, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as
amended, shall become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 2. The Council finds that this rate increase is being imposed to offset the effects
of inflation on labor and material costs pursuant to the annual inflationary fee escalator provision
of the Storm Water Management Fee ballot measure, which was approved by a majority of Palo
Alto property owners on April 11, 2017.
SECTION 3. The Council finds that the revenue derived from the authorized adoption
enumerated herein shall be used only for the purpose set forth in Article VII, Section 2, of the
Charter of the City of Palo Alto.
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SECTION 4. The Council finds that the adoption of this resolution changing the Storm
Water Management Fee to meet operating expenses, purchase supplies and materials, meet
financial reserve needs and obtain funds for capital improvements necessary to maintain service
is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Public
Resources Code Sec. 21080(b)(8) and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Sec. 15273(a).
After reviewing the staff report and all attachments presented to Council, the Council
incorporates these documents herein and finds that sufficient evidence has been presented
setting forth with specificity the basis for this claim of CEQA exemption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
__________________________ _____________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
___________________________ _____________________________
Assistant City Attorney City Manager
_____________________________
Director of Public Works
_____________________________ Director of Administrative Services
GENERAL STORM AND SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE D-1
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES Issued by the City Council
Effective 7-1-2022
Supersedes Sheet No.D-1-1 dated 7-1-2021 Sheet No. D-1-1
A. APPLICABILITY: This schedule applies to all Storm and Surface Water Drainage Service, excepting only those
users and to the extent that they are constitutionally exempt under the Constitution of the
State of California or who are determined to be exempt pursuant to Rule and Regulation 25. B. TERRITORY: Inside the incorporated limits of the city of Palo Alto and land owned or leased by the City. C. RATES: Per Month:
Storm Water Management Fee per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) .......................... $15.98
D. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. An Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) is the basic unit for computation of storm
drainage fees for residential and non-residential Customers. All single-family
residential properties shall be billed the number of ERUs specified in the following
table, based on an analysis of the relationship between impervious area and lot size for
Palo Alto properties.
RESIDENTIAL RATES (Single-Family Residential Properties
PARCEL SIZE (sq.ft.) ERU
<6,000 sq.ft. 0.8 ERU
6,000 - 11,000 sq.ft. 1.0 ERU
>11,000 sq.ft. 1.4 ERU
All other properties will have ERU's computed to the nearest 1/10 ERU using the
following formula: No. of ERU = Impervious Area (Sq. Ft.)
2,500 Sq. Ft. 2. For more details on the Storm Water Management Fee, refer to Utilities Rule and
Regulation 25.
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