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.
several days to accomplish this. IR - 10: Is the availability of the proposed rates limited to General Demand customers? If so, please explain why these new rates are not available to other classes. Response: These rates are limited to Gen...
AI summary The response explains that the proposed rates are limited to General Demand customers, noting that residential customers have access to a TOU rate. It also mentions that extending the residential TOU rate to Small General customers could be considered, provided other ratepayers and the utility are not negatively impacted.
05848Board Order
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B, is charged on energy purchased by the Berwick Electric Commission ("BEC") for distribution to its customers, the Commission shall recover the total billed under that Rider by the following formula: Using the BEC's most recent projection...
AI summary The document outlines a formula for calculating and recovering the cost of the DSM Rider for the Berwick Electric Commission (BEC). The formula uses BEC's projections of sales, losses, and purchases to determine the total DSM cost and distribute it across all energy sales, including street and yard lighting and small unmetered services.
DOMESTIC SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE (OPTIONAL) BASE CHARGE: $22.29 per month.
AI summary The document outlines the base charge for the Domestic Service Time-of-Day Rate, which is set at $22.29 per month. This rate is optional and may be used to reflect varying pricing during different times of the day.
December, January and February 7:00 am to 1:00 pm 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm 10:00 pm to 7:00 am $0.2182 per kilowatt hour $0.1007 per kilowatt hour $0.2182 per kilowatt hour $0.0595 per kilowatt hour The above rates apply week...
AI summary The document outlines electricity rates for different time periods, specifying varying rates for weekdays and weekends/holidays. Weekday rates range from $0.0595 to $0.2182 per kilowatt hour, while weekends and holidays are billed at a flat rate of $0.0595 per kilowatt hour.
AVAILABILITY: This rate is only available to customers employing Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) equipment and electric in-floor radiant (i.e. hydronic) heating systems utilizing time shifting technology approved by the Utility. Rates
AI summary This rate is exclusively available to customers using Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) equipment and electric in-floor radiant heating systems with time-shifting technology approved by the Utility.
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.
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.
05848Board Order
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ORDER WHEREAS the Town of Berwick (the "Town"), on behalf of its Electric Commission (the "Utility"), made an Application on November 3, 2010, to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") for approval of an amendment to its Sc...
AI summary The Town of Berwick applied to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for approval to amend its electric supply rates to offer optional time-of-use and peak coincidence rates to commercial customers. The Board reviewed the application and responses to information requests and found no increase in current rates. The application was approved as an ex parte under section 69 of the Public Utilities Act.
B, is charged on energy purchased by the Berwick Electric Commission ("BEC") for distribution to its customers, the Commission shall recover the total billed under that Rider by the following formula: Using the BEC's most recent projection...
AI summary The document outlines a formula for recovering the total billed under the DSM Rider by the Berwick Electric Commission (BEC), using projections from BEC's budgeting process and applying the rider to all energy sales, including street and yard lighting and small unmetered services.
DOMESTIC SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE (OPTIONAL) BASE CHARGE: $22.29 per month.
AI summary The document outlines the base charge for the Domestic Service Time-of-Day Rate, which is set at $22.29 per month. This rate is optional and represents a component of the electricity pricing structure.
December, January and February 7:00 am to 1:00 pm 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm 10:00 pm to 7:00 am $0.2182 per kilowatt hour $0.1007 per kilowatt hour $0.2182 per kilowatt hour $0.0595 per kilowatt hour The above rates apply week...
AI summary The document outlines time-of-use electricity rates for different periods of the day, with varying rates for weekdays and weekends/holidays. Weekday rates are higher during peak hours and lower during off-peak hours, while weekends and holidays are billed at a flat rate.
AVAILABILITY: This rate is only available to customers employing Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) equipment and electric in-floor radiant (i.e. hydronic) heating systems utilizing time shifting technology approved by the Utility. Rates
AI summary This rate is exclusively available to customers using Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) equipment and electric in-floor radiant heating systems with approved time-shifting technology, as determined by the Utility.
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.
(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.