Topic:"Rate Design" in M12969

Summary of Request - 1. In accordance with the Board's Decision and Order in M11893 approving amendments to the approved Flowthrough Formulas, the Berwick Electric Commission ("BEC") is requesting approval of changes to the rates of all it...

AI summary The Berwick Electric Commission (BEC) is requesting approval to adjust customer rates to reflect increased purchased power costs, including demand-side management programs, amounting to $222,896. The calculation excludes deferred costs and changes related to legislation and power purchase agreements. BEC also requests inclusion of a true-up mechanism in its next General Rate Application.

Methodology - 1. Cost of power rates as included in BEC's 2023 M11577 Application was recomputed to provide starting point for computations. - 2. The application is for a test year from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. As the flowthrough a...

AI summary The methodology section outlines the recomputation of cost of power rates for BEC's 2023 M11577 Application, including load forecasting based on historical sales data, adjustments for system losses, and the calculation of a $222,896 increase in supply costs. A 3.155% rate increment is proposed to recover these costs, applying only to variable charges.

Purchased Power Cost (excluding FAM) Fuel Adjustment Mechanism A Purchased Power Cost Increase $ 222,896 D FAM Adjustment B Forecast Revenue (excluding base chgs) $ 7,065,484 E Projected Energy Sales 39,918,500 kWh C % Rate Increase Requir...

AI summary The document discusses a Purchased Power Cost Increase of $222,896 and a Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) Adjustment. It also outlines forecast revenue, projected energy sales, and a rate increase requirement of 3.155%.

Load Forecast for Recovery Period 2026/27 and 2027/28 Actual kWh Sales Forecast kWh Sales - % as per GRA Fiscal Year - April 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2028 3.155% Current Adjusted Customer/ Base Charge Revenue GRA Test Yr - not used Domestic Cust...

AI summary The document presents a load forecast for the recovery period of 2026/27 and 2027/28, including details on customer connections, kWh consumption, and revenue from energy charges for different customer categories such as Domestic, Small General Service, and General Service. It outlines current and adjusted rates, along with revenue calculations and demand charges.

For the test year Calendar 2023 16,352,355 15,942,928 16,147,642 16,309,118 Connections Actual Forecast Test Year Description Consumption Service Code Description Consumption General Consumption 6,732,891 EGCONS General Consumption 6,986,5...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of energy consumption across various categories for the test year Calendar 2023, including general, industrial, commercial, and residential consumption, along with specific rate-based consumption figures and net metering data.

Each bill shall show the amount payable by the due date as shown on the bill and the interest rate of 1.5% per month or part thereof which is charged on amounts unpaid after the due date. DOMESTIC SERVICE CURRENT APPROVED RATES PROPOSED RA...

AI summary The text outlines billing procedures and rate structures for different service categories, specifying the amount payable by the due date and the interest rate of 1.5% per month on unpaid amounts. It also presents a comparison between current approved rates and proposed rates for various service charges and energy rates.

DOMESTIC SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE (OPTIONAL) Base Charge: per month $23.7212 $23.7212 Energy Charge: During the months of December, January and February From 07:00 am to 01:00 pm From 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm From 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm From 10:...

AI summary The text outlines the Domestic Service Time-of-Day Rate, which is optional and available only to customers using Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) equipment and electric in-floor radiant heating systems. It includes base charges, energy charges during different times of day, and minimum monthly charges. The Industrial Demand Charge and Energy Charge are also detailed.

(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: per month per kilowatt of connected loa...

AI summary The text outlines the applicable rates for demand and energy charges for unmetered loads such as street and sign lighting, where demand, time of use, and energy consumption are known. The demand charge is set at $20.0081 per month per kilowatt of connected load, and the energy charge is $0.1288 per kilowatt-hour.

RATES The rates set out below are the rates for electric supply and service when payment is made within 30 days from the date rendered as shown on the bill. Bills which are not paid within 30 days will be subject to fill interest rate of 1...

AI summary The document outlines the rates for electric supply and service, including late payment interest rates. It also describes a formula used by the Berwick Electric Commission to adjust rates based on changes in purchased power costs, including DSM charges, without requiring a public hearing. The Board may also make adjustments if new power sources are introduced or agreements are amended.

Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) Adjustments due to Fuel Adjustment Mechanism ("FAM") In order to recover FAM adjustments due to NSPI approved FAM adjustments and upon notice by BEC to the Board, the Board may amend the kilowatt hour rates fo...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) may adjust kilowatt hour rates for all classes based on FAM adjustments, as notified by the Berwick Electric Commission (BEC) to the Board. Adjustments are calculated using D (FAM adjustment), E (projected sales), and F (cents/kWh adjustment). Specific rules apply to lighting and small loads, with energy portions incorporated into monthly charges.

DOMESTIC SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE (OPTIONAL) Base Charge: $23.7212 Energy Charge:

AI summary The document outlines the base charge and energy charge components of the Domestic Service Time-of-Day Rate (Optional). It provides the base charge amount, though details on energy charges are not fully presented in the excerpt.

December, January and February 07:00 am to 01:00 pm $0.3358 per kilowatt hour 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm $0.1845 per kilowatt hour 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm $0.3358 per kilowatt hour 10:00 pm to 07:00 am $0.1312 per kilowatt hour The above rates appl...

AI summary The document outlines time-of-use electricity rates for weekdays and weekends, with different rates during specific hours. Weekday rates vary between 0.1312 and 0.3358 per kilowatt hour, while weekends and statutory holidays are charged a flat rate of 0.1312 per kilowatt hour.

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. Customers must remain on the rate for one year, with notice required to revert. Demand charges outside the winter peak period are discounted, and BEC staff may inspect systems for compliance.

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 during peak demand periods. Customers on this rate receive a demand control credit based on their kilowatt reduction during winter peak hours, with specific limits on demand control intervals and compliance checks by BEC staff.

INDUSTRIAL Demand Charge: Energy Charge: DSM Rider: $18.8877 charge per month per kilovolt ampere of maximum demand. Energy Charge: $0.1236 charge per kilowatt hour for the first 100 kilowatt hours per month per kilovolt ampere of maximum...

AI summary The industrial rate structure includes a demand charge of $18.8877 per month per kilovolt ampere, an energy charge of $0.1236 per kilowatt hour for the first 100 kilowatt hours per month per kilovolt ampere, and a 1.75% voltage adjustment for customers with meters at 4kV or higher.

Import Electricity Rebate: The Utility will undertake good faith efforts to purchase imported electricity when it is more economic to make such purchases than to purchase the same amount of electricity from NSPI. The Utility shall provide...

AI summary The Utility will provide a monthly Import Electricity Rebate to customers on an Industrial Rate when purchasing imported electricity is more economical than buying from NSPI. The Rebate is calculated based on the cost differential and distributed proportionally to customer usage, with a cap to ensure fairness.

(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: $20.6393 per month per kilowatt. Energy...

AI summary The document outlines the demand and energy charges applicable to unmetered loads such as street and sign lighting. The demand charge is set at $20.6393 per month per kilowatt, while the energy charge is $0.1329 per kilowatt-hour.

Each bill shall show the amount payable by the due date as shown on the bill and the interest rate of 1.5% per month or part thereof which is charged on amounts unpaid after the due date. DOMESTIC SERVICE CURRENT APPROVED RATES PROPOSED RA...

AI summary The text outlines billing procedures, including the interest rate charged on unpaid amounts and the proposed rate changes for various service categories such as domestic, small general, and general service, including service charges, energy rates, and minimum bills.

Should the BEC on any given calendar day discharge more energy than the customer's own usage, the customer will be compensated for that energy at the Off Peak Rate. $23.7212 $23.7212 per month Service Charge: $0.1845 $0.1789 per KWH for en...

AI summary The text outlines a compensation policy for customers whose Battery Energy Controller (BEC) discharges more energy than their own usage on a given day, offering compensation at the Off Peak Rate. It also includes a table with service and energy charges.

DOMESTIC SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE (OPTIONAL) Base Charge: per month $23.7212 $23.7212 Energy Charge: During the months of December, January and February From 07:00 am to 01:00 pm From 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm From 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm From 10:...

AI summary The document outlines the Domestic Service Time-of-Day Rate, including base and energy charges for different time periods and customer types. It specifies rates for residential and industrial customers, with special considerations for ETS and hydronic heating systems.

(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: per month per kilowatt of connected loa...

AI summary This text outlines the demand and energy charges applicable to unmetered loads such as street and sign lighting, where the Commission supplies power and energy. The rates are specified as $20.0081 per month per kilowatt of connected load and $0.1288 per kilowatt-hour for energy.

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 shift heating and other loads. Customers must remain on this rate for one year, with notice required to revert. Demand charges outside the winter peak period are discounted, while demand during winter peak hours is ratcheted. 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/or controls to enable load shedding. Customers must remain on this rate for one year, and are required to reduce load during winter peak periods. They receive a demand control credit based on their demand reduction. BEC establishes a peak demand defense point and inspects systems for compliance.

INDUSTRIAL Demand Charge: Energy Charge: DSM Rider: $18.8877 charge per month per kilovolt ampere of maximum demand. Energy Charge: $0.1236 charge per kilowatt hour for the first 100 kilowatt hours per month per kilovolt ampere of maximum...

AI summary The text outlines the industrial rate structure, specifying a demand charge of $18.8877 per month per kilovolt ampere, an energy charge of $0.1236 per kilowatt hour for the first 100 kilowatt hours per month per kilovolt ampere, and a 1.75% voltage adjustment for customers with service at 4kV or higher voltage.

(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: $20.6393 per month per kilowatt. Energy...

AI summary The document outlines the demand and energy charges applicable to unmetered loads such as street and sign lighting. The demand charge is $20.6393 per month per kilowatt, and the energy charge is $0.1329 per kilowatt-hour.

Each bill shall show the amount payable by the due date as shown on the bill and the interest rate of 1.5% per month or part thereof which is charged on amounts unpaid after the due date. DOMESTIC SERVICE CURRENT APPROVED RATES PROPOSED RA...

AI summary The text outlines billing procedures and rate changes for different service categories, specifying the amount payable by the due date and an interest rate of 1.5% per month for unpaid amounts. It includes current and proposed rates for domestic, small general, and general service, including service charges, energy rates, and minimum bills.

Should the BEC on any given calendar day discharge more energy than the customer's own usage, the customer will be compensated for that energy at the Off Peak Rate. $23.7212 $23.7212 per month Service Charge: $0.1845 $0.1789 per KWH for en...

AI summary The text outlines a compensation policy for customers whose BEC discharges more energy than their own usage, compensating them at the Off Peak Rate. It also includes a table with service charges, energy charges, and a minimum bill.

DOMESTIC SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE (OPTIONAL) Base Charge: per month $23.7212 $23.7212 Energy Charge: During the months of December, January and February From 07:00 am to 01:00 pm From 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm From 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm From 10:...

AI summary The document outlines the Domestic Service Time-of-Day Rate, including base and energy charges for different time periods, and specifies that this rate is only available to customers using Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) equipment and electric in-floor radiant heating systems. It also includes details for industrial demand and energy charges.

(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: per month per kilowatt of connected loa...

AI summary The text outlines the demand and energy charges applicable to unmetered loads such as street and sign lighting, specifying rates of $20.0081 and $0.1288 per kilowatt and kilowatt-hour respectively, with updated figures of $20.6393 and $0.1329.

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. Customers must remain on this rate for one year, with notice required to revert. Demand charges outside winter peak hours are discounted, and BEC staff may inspect systems for compliance.

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 available to customers who install heat storage systems and controls for load shedding during peak demand periods. Customers are required to remain on this rate for one year and receive a demand control credit based on their kilowatt demand reduction during winter peak periods, as determined by BEC.

INDUSTRIAL Demand Charge: Energy Charge: DSM Rider: $18.8877 charge per month per kilovolt ampere of maximum demand. Energy Charge: $0.1236 charge per kilowatt hour for the first 100 kilowatt hours per month per kilovolt ampere of maximum...

AI summary The text outlines specific industrial rate structures, including demand charges, energy charges, and a voltage adjustment for customers with service at 4kV or higher. The rates are applied per kilovolt ampere of maximum demand and per kilowatt hour of energy consumption.

(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: $20.6393 per month per kilowatt. Energy...

AI summary The document specifies the demand and energy charges for unmetered loads such as street and sign lighting, with a demand charge of $20.6393 per month per kilowatt and an energy charge of $0.1329 per kilowatt-hour.