B-2Responses to Information Requests
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Response: The spread sheet filed in response to IR - 2 contains the requested information. IR - 6: Please compare and elaborate on General Demand coincident and noncoincident peak demands. Response: Exhibit 6 from Berwick's last full rate...
AI summary The response discusses General Demand coincident and noncoincident peak demands, citing data from Berwick's rate application and NSP load research. It also addresses the proposed General Demand Time of Use Rate, noting that no customers are expected to adopt it immediately and that its impact on annual coincident peak demand is not estimated.
. It is more likely that a new build or a facility planning significant renovations would be able to use the rate. b) Please estimate the impact of the proposed Rate on annual coincident peak demand. Response: This is difficult to quantify...
AI summary The document discusses the proposed General Demand Peak Coincident Rate, including its potential impact on annual coincident peak demand, metering costs, and the Commission's financial health. Responses indicate minimal impact and existing metering capabilities.
ase elaborate. Response: Please see the response to IR - 7 (b). d) Elaborate on the impact of the availability of this rate on the financial health of the Commission. Please provide supporting data. Response: We expect to retain a portion...
AI summary The document discusses the impact of a new rate on the Commission's financial health, referencing a spreadsheet to illustrate potential outcomes. It also asks about precedents for similar rates, noting existing examples like interruptible rates and demand control rates. The Commission plans to use demand control intervals and credits based on winter peak demand reductions.
AND CONTROL EXAMPLE.xls". b) Does the Commission plan to send demand control signals to all customers subscribed to the rate at the same time? If not, please explain the method of customer selection. Response: That would be the initial int...
AI summary The Commission discusses demand control signals, customer selection methods, and the proportionality of demand control credits. It also addresses the availability of proposed rates to General Demand customers and the rationale behind exclusivity.
05848Board Order
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GENERAL DEMAND TIME-OF-USE RATE (OPTIONAL) The rate is available to customers meeting the availability criteria of the General Demand rate class who install heat storage systems and controls to enable time shifting of heating and other loa...
AI summary The General Demand Time-of-Use Rate (Optional) is available to customers who install heat storage systems and controls to enable time shifting of heating and other loads. Customers must remain on this rate for one year and may revert to the General Demand rate with one month's notice. Demand charges outside the winter peak period are discounted, and BEC staff may inspect systems to ensure compliance and performance.
GENERAL DEMAND PEAK CO-INCIDENCE RATE (OPTIONAL) The rate is available to customers meeting the availability criteria of the General Demand rate class who install heat storage systems and/or controls to enable load shedding upon receipt of...
AI summary The General Demand Peak Co-Incidence Rate is an optional rate for customers who install heat storage systems and controls to enable load shedding. Customers on this rate receive a demand control credit based on their demand reduction during peak periods. BEC sets the peak demand defense point annually and ensures compliance with electrical codes.
INDUSTRIAL Demand Charge: $11.60 per month per kilovolt ampere of maximum demand. Energy Charge: $0.0653 per kilowatt-hour for all consumption. DSM Rider: $0.00242 per kilowatt-hour for all consumption. 2010 FAM adjustment: -$0.00181 per k...
AI summary The text outlines industrial rate charges, including demand charge, energy charge, DSM rider, and a 2010 FAM adjustment, providing specific monetary values per kilowatt-hour and per kilovolt ampere of maximum demand.
Demand Reduction Rider: Where it can be shown, that a customer, with 6 out of 12 monthly billing demands in the calendar year in excess of 1000 kVA, has contributed, through a concentrated effort at reducing his winter peak demands at a ti...
AI summary The Demand Reduction Rider outlines a program where large customers who reduce their winter peak demand during the Utility's peak periods can share savings with the Utility on a 50/50 basis. Qualification is based on reducing winter peak demand to 80% of summer peak demand, with credits applied to October and November bills.
STREET LIGHTING DSM Rider: $0.00242 per kilowatt-hour for all consumption. 2010 FAM adjustment: -$0.00181 per kilowatt-hour for all consumption. (Lamps burning 4,000 hours per year, lighting system supplied and maintained by the Commission...
AI summary The text outlines a DSM Rider and a 2010 FAM adjustment, both related to street lighting. The rider applies a charge of $0.00242 per kilowatt-hour, while the FAM adjustment reduces the rate by $0.00181 per kilowatt-hour. The lighting system is described as being supplied and maintained by the Commission.
DSM Rider: $0.00242 per kilowatt-hour for all consumption. 2010 FAM adjustment: -$0.00181 per kilowatt-hour for all consumption. (Lamps burning 4,000 hours per year, lighting system supplied and maintained by the Comrnission, consisting of...
AI summary The document outlines a DSM Rider charge of $0.00242 per kilowatt-hour and a 2010 FAM adjustment of -$0.00181 per kilowatt-hour. It also describes a lighting system installed by the Commission using existing infrastructure.
(Applicable to street lighting, sign lighting and similar unmetered loads where demand, time of use and energy consumption are known, and the Commission supplies power and energy only.) Demand Charge: $13.92 per month per kilowatt. Energy...
AI summary The document outlines specific rates for demand charge, energy charge, and a DSM rider, as well as a 2010 FAM adjustment. These rates apply to unmetered loads such as street lighting and sign lighting, where demand, time of use, and energy consumption are known.
05848Board Order
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GENERAL DEMAND TIME-OF-USE RATE (OPTIONAL) The rate is available to customers meeting the availability criteria of the General Demand rate class who install heat storage systems and controls to enable time shifting of heating and other loa...
AI summary The General Demand Time-of-Use Rate (Optional) is available to customers who install heat storage systems and controls to enable time shifting of heating and other loads. Customers must remain on this rate for one year, with one month's notice required to revert. Demand charges outside winter peak hours are discounted, and BEC staff may inspect systems to ensure compliance and proper performance.
GENERAL DEMAND PEAK CO-INCIDENCE RATE (OPTIONAL) The rate is available to customers meeting the availability criteria of the General Demand rate class who install heat storage systems and/or controls to enable load shedding upon receipt of...
AI summary The General Demand Peak Co-Incidence Rate is an optional rate for customers who install heat storage systems or controls to enable load shedding during peak demand periods. Customers must remain on this rate for one year, and are credited based on their demand reduction during winter peak periods, with specific limitations on demand control intervals and compliance checks by BEC staff.
Demand Reduction Rider: Where it can be shown, that a customer, with 6 out of 12 monthly billing demands in the calendar year in excess of 1000 kVA, has contributed, through a concentrated effort at reducing his winter peak demands at a ti...
AI summary The Demand Reduction Rider allows customers with high winter peak demands to share savings with the Utility if they reduce their peak demand during winter months. The customer must meet specific criteria, and savings are credited to their bills in October and November based on the rates at the time of reduction.
STREET LIGHTING DSM Rider: $0.00242 per kilowatt-hour for all consumption. 2010 FAM adjustment: -$0.00181 per kilowatt-hour for all consumption. (Lamps burning 4,000 hours per year, lighting system supplied and maintained by the Commission...
AI summary The text outlines a DSM Rider and a 2010 FAM adjustment, both applied per kilowatt-hour of consumption. It describes the street lighting system, which includes lamps burning 4,000 hours annually and is supplied and maintained by the Commission.
DSM Rider: $0.00242 per kilowatt-hour for all consumption. 2010 FAM adjustment: -$0.00181 per kilowatt-hour for all consumption. (Lamps burning 4,000 hours per year, lighting system supplied and maintained by the Comrnission, consisting of...
AI summary The text outlines a DSM Rider and a 2010 FAM adjustment, specifying monetary values per kilowatt-hour. It also describes a lighting system managed by the Commission, including technical details about lamps and installation.
(Applicable to street lighting, sign lighting and similar unmetered loads where demand, time of use and energy consumption are known, and the Commission supplies power and energy only.) Demand Charge: $13.92 per month per kilowatt. Energy...
AI summary The document outlines specific charges for electricity, including demand charge, energy charge, and a DSM rider, along with a 2010 FAM adjustment. These rates apply to unmetered loads such as street and sign lighting.