HomeMy WebLinkAbout139 - 11/17/2020 - AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF CITY CODE TO REVISE ELECTRIC RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES ORDINANCE NO. 139, 2020
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS TO REVISE ELECTRIC RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES
WHEREAS, the City Council is empowered and directed by Article XII, Section 6, of the
City Charter to fix, establish, maintain and provide for the collection of such rates, fees or charges
for utility services furnished by the City as will produce revenues sufficient to pay the costs,
expenses and other obligations of the electric utility, as set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, the rates, fees or charges for utility services set forth herein are necessary to
produce sufficient revenues to provide the utility services described herein; and
WHEREAS, revenues from the rates, fees or charges for utility services set forth herein
shall be used to defray the costs of providing such utility services as required by the Charter and
the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the City purchases bulk wholesale electric power from Platte River Power
Authority ("PRPA") pursuant to an Amended Contract for Supply of Electric Power and Energy,
dated May 30, 2019; and
WHEREAS,Utilities staff has determined the increased local distribution costs will require
an additional average 3% rate increase in 2021 in order to remain consistent with Article XII,
Section 6, of the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the Energy Board considered the proposed electric rates and methods of
application at its September 10, 2020 and October 8, 2020 regular meetings, and provided
recommendations of approval of proposed rate sets to City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council Finance Committee considered the proposed electric rates
and methods of application at its October 19, 2020 regular meeting, and provided
recommendations of approval of proposed rate sets to the full City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and staff have recommended to the City Council the
following electric rate adjustments and City Code rate language clarifications for all billings issued
with meter readings on or after January 1, 2021; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, it is the desire of the City Council to amend Chapter
26 of the City Code to revise the electric rates, fees and charges as set forth herein.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
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Section 2. That Sections 26-464 (c) through (f), (p), and (r) of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-464. - Residential energy service, schedule R.
(c) Monthly rate. The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of the following
charges applied to all energy consumption on or after January 1, 2021.
Component Billed Charge
Description Unit Charge (including
PILOT)
a. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise. A charge 6 percent
based on all component charges pursuant to this Section
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b. Fixed Charge Per $8.10 $8.59
account
c. Distribution facilities charge (applied to Per kWh $0.0275
energy charges in d.1. and d.2. below)
d. Wholesale Energy Charge (combined energy and demand costs)
1. Summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of May,June, July, August,
and September
(a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding per kWh $0.2201 $0.2624
holidays)
(b) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0719
2. Non-summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of January through
April and October through December.
(a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding Per kWh $0.1840 $0.2242
holidays)
(b) Off-Peak W Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0719
'e. Energy efficiency tier charge, per kilowatt $0.0232 $0.0246
hour for total consumption over 700 kWh in a Per kWh
billing month (regardless of on-peak or off-peak)
f. Income-qualified assistance discount. Discount applied to '
effective monthly charges in "a.", "b.", "c." and "d." for
IQAP participating residential customers, as further 23 percent
described in Section 26-724 of the Code.
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(d) Medical assistance program.
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(3) a. Durable Medical Equipment(DME). The discounted monthly rates for customers with
electrical durable medical equipment only shall be the sum of the following charges,
applied to all energy consumption on or after January 1, 2021:
Component Billed Charge
Description Unit Charge (including
PILOT)
1. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise. 6 percent
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this
Section
12. Fixed Charge Per $8.10 $8.59
account
3. Distribution facilities charge (applied to energy per kWh $0.0275
charges in 4.a) and 4.b) below)
4. Energy and demand charge—
a) Summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of May, June,July, August,
and September
(i) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding per kWh $0.1541 $0.1924
holidays)
(ii) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0283 $0.0591
b) Non-summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of January through April
and October through December.
(i) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding per kWh $0.1288 $0.1656
holidays)
(ii) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0283 $0.0591
5. Energy efficiency tier charge, per kilowatt hour $0.0232 $0.0246
for total consumption over 700 kWh in a billing Per kWh
i month (regardless of on-peak or off-peak)
(4) a. Air Conditioning (A/C). The discounted monthly rates for customers with medical
needs requiring air conditioning only shall be the sum of the following charges, applied to all
energy consumption on or after January 1, 2021:
Component Billed Charge
I Description Unit I (including
1 Charge PILOT)
1. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise. 6 percent
—i
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A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this
Section
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er
2. Fixed Charge account i $5.10 $8.59
'3. Distribution facilities charge (applied to; Per kWh $0.0275
energy charges in 4.a) and 4.b) below) `
j 4. Energy and demand charge
a) Summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of May, June,July, August,
and September
(i) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0719
holidays)
(ii) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0719
b) Non-summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of January through
April and October through December.
(i) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding Per kWh $0.1840 $0.2242
holidays) _ T I 1
Fi) Off-Peak Per kWh T $0.0404 $0.0719
15. Energy efficiency tier charge, per kilowatt Per kWh $0.0232 $0.0246
hour for total consumption over 700 kWh in a
billing month (regardless of on-peak or off-
peak)
(5) a. Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & A/C. The discounted monthly rates for
customers with electrical durable medical equipment and medical needs requiring air
conditioning shall be the sum of the following charges,applied to all energy consumption
on or after January 1, 2021:
Component Balled Charge
Description Unit (including
Charge PILOT)
1. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise. 6 percent
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to
this Section
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2. Fixed Charge Per $8.10 $8.59
account
3. Distribution facilities charge (applied to Per kWh $0.0275
energy charges in 4.a) and 4.b) below)
4. Energy and demand charge
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a) Summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of May, June, July, August,
and September
(i) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0719
holidays)
(ii) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0283 $0.0591
b) Non-summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of January through
April and October through December.
(i) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding Per kWh $0.1288 $0.1656
holidays) J
(ii) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0283 $0.0591
5. Energy efficiency tier charge, per kilowatt Per kWh $0.0232 $0.0246
hour for total consumption over 700 kWh in a
billing month (regardless of on-peak or off-
peak)
(e) Renewable resource. Renewable energy resources, including, but not limited to, energy
generated by the power of wind, may be offered on a voluntary basis to customers at the
premium per kilowatt hour set forth in this Subsection (e). The utility may establish and offer
voluntary programs designed to increase and enhance the use of energy generated by renewable
energy resources in support of Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility.
Billed
Unit Component Charge
Charge (including
I PILOT)
Per kWh $0.015 $0.016
(f) Excess capacity charge. The monthly capacity charge kilowatt set forth in this Subsection (f)
may be added to the above charges for service to intermittent loads in accordance with the
provisions of the Electric Service Standards.
Billed
Unit Component Charge
Charge (including
PILOT)
Per kW _ - - - $2.39 $2.53 J
(p) Net metering.
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(5)The customer-generator's consumption of energy from the utility and production of energy
that flows into the utility's distribution system shall be measured on a monthly basis. The
energy from the utility consumed by the customer-generator shall be billed at the
applicable rates under Subsection (c) of this Section. The energy produced by the
customer-generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows, applied to all
generation returned to the grid on or after January 1, 2021.
Description Unit Component Bill Credit
Credit
1. Distribution facilities credit (applied to credits in 2. and Per kWh ' $0.0217
3. below)
2. Energy and demand credit - For billings based on generation during the months
of May, June, July, August and September
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding holidays) I Per kWh $0.2201 $0.2418
b) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0621
-3. Energy and demand credit - For billings based on generation during the months
of January through April and October through December
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding holidays) Per kWh $0.1840 $0.2057
b) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0621
(r) Net metering—Community solar projects.
(3) The customer's consumption of energy from the utility and interest in the production of
energy that flows into the utilities' distribution system shall be measured on a monthly
basis. The energy from the utility consumed by the customer-generator shall be billed at
the applicable rates under Subsection (c) of this Section. The method used to measure
energy produced and issue credits under this Section shall be the same for subscriber-
owned facilities and dedicated program-managed facilities. The energy produced by the
customer-generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows, applied to all
generation returned to the grid on or after January 1, 2021.
Description Unit Component Bill Credit
Credit
1. Distribution facilities credit(applied to credits in 2. Per kWh $0.0109
and 3. below)
2. Energy and demand credit - For billings based on generation during the months of May,
June, July, August and September
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a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding Per kWh $0.2201 $0.2310
holidays)
'b) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0404 7 $0.0513
3. Energy and demand credit- For billings based on generation during the months of January
through April and October through December
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding Per kWh $0.1840 $0.1949
holidays)
b) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0404 0.0513
Section 4. That Sections 26-465 (c) through (f), (q), and (r) of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-465. - All-electric residential service,schedule RE.
(c) Monthly rate.
(1) The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of the following charges, applied to
all energy consumption on or after January 1, 2021.
Component Billed Charge
Description Unit ` Charge (including
PILOT)
,a, Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise. 6 percent
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this
Section
b. Fixed Charge Per account $8.10 $8.59
c. Distribution facilities charge (applied to Per kWh $0.0354
charges in d.1. and d.2. below)
d. Energy and demand charge
1. Summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of May,June, July and
August, and September
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding per kWh $0.22017 $0.2708
holidays) `
b) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0804
2. Non-summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of January through April
and October through December.
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding per kWh $ 0.1840 $0.2326
holidays)
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b) Off-Peak Y Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0804
e. Income-qualified assistance program ("IQAP")discount. 23 percent
Discount applied to monthly charges in "b.", "c." and "d"
above for IQAP participating residential customers, as further
described in Section 26-724 of the Code
(d) Renewable resource. Renewable energy resources, including, but not limited to, energy
generated by the power of wind, may be offered on a voluntary basis to customers at the premium
per kilowatt hour set forth in this Subsection (d). The utility may establish and offer voluntary
programs designed to increase and enhance the use of energy generated by renewable energy
resources in support of Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility.
Component Billed Charge
Unit Charge (including
PILOT)
Per kWh $0.015 $0.016
(e) Excess capacity charge. The monthly capacity charge kilowatt set forth in this Subsection
(e) may be added to the above charges for service to intermittent loads in accordance with the
provisions of the Electric Service Standards.
Component Billed Charge
Unit (including
Charge PILOT)
_ Per kW $2.39 f $2.53
(f) Standby service charges. Standby service, if available,will be provided on an annual contract
basis at a level at least sufficient to meet probable service demand(in kilowatts)as determined
by the customer and approved by the utility according to the following:
(1) Monthly standby distribution charge:
Billed Charge
Description Unit Component
p Charge (including
_ PILOT)
Contracted s tandby service, this charge shah—Per kW $2.41 $2.55
'in lieu of the distribution facilities charge
For all metered kilowatts in excess of the Per kW $7.21 $7.64
contracted amount i
(q) Net metering.
(5) The customer-generator's consumption of energy from the utility and production of energy
that flows into the utility's distribution system shall be measured on a monthly basis. The
energy from the utility consumed by the customer-generator shall be billed at the
applicable rates under Subsection (c) of this Section. The energy produced by the
customer-generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows, applied to all
generation returned to the grid on or after January 1, 2021.
Description Unit Component! Bill
Credit Credit
' 1. Distribution bution facilities credit (applied to credits in 2. and Per kWh $0.0279
3. below)
2. Energy and demand credit - For billings based on generation during the months of May,
June, July, August and September
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding holidays) Per kWh $0.2201 $0.2480
fib) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0683 ?
3. Energy and demand credit-For billings based on generation during the months of January
through April and October through December
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding holidays) Per kWh $0.1840 $0.2119
b) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0683 J
(r) Net metering- community solar projects.
(3) The customer's consumption of energy from the utility and interest in the production of
energy that flows into the utilities' distribution system shall be measured on a monthly
basis. The energy from the utility consumed by the customer-generator shall be billed at
the applicable rates under Subsection (c) of this Section. The method used to measure
energy produced and issue credits under this Section shall be the same for subscriber-
owned facilities and dedicated program-managed facilities. The energy produced by the
customer-generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows, applied to all
generation returned to the grid on or after January 1, 2021.
Description Unit ComponentT Bill
Credit Credit
1. Distribution facilities credit (applied to credits in 2. and Per kWh $0.0141
3. below)
2. Energy and demand credit- For billings based on generation during the months of May,
iJune, July, August and September
a) On-Peak(Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding holidays) Per kWh ' $0.2201 $0.2342
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b) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0545
3. Energy and demand credit - For billings based on generation during the months
of January through April and October through December
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding holidays) Per kWh $0.1840 $0.1981
b) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0545
Section 5. That Sections 26-466 (c), (d), (e), (q), and (r) of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-466. - General service,schedule GS.
(c) Monthly rate. The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of the following charges:
Billed
Description Unit Component Charge
Charge (including
PILOT)
(1) Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise. 6 percent
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this Section N
(2) Fixed Charge
a. Single-phase, two-hundred-ampere service Per account $5.25 $5.56
b. Single-phase, above two-hundred-ampere Per account f $15.50 $16.43
service + 1
C. Three-phase, two-hundred-ampere service Per account $8.00 $8.48
Id. Three-phase, above two-hundred-ampere Per account $18.96 $20.10
service
(3) Distribution facilities charge (added to Per kWh $0.0356 Y
demand and energy charges below for`Billed
Charge" shown in (5))
(4) Demand charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter Per kWh $0.0330
readings in the months of June,July, August,
and September
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b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter Per kWh $0.0200
readings in the months of January through May
and October through December
c. The meter reading date shall generally
determine the summer season billing months;
however, no customer shall be billed more than
four(4) full billing cycles at the summer rate
(5) Energy charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter Per kWh $0.0404 $0.1156
readings in the months of June, July, August,
and September
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b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter Per kWh $0.0404 $0.1018
readings in the months of January through May
and October through December
c. The meter reading date shall generally r
determine the summer season billing months;
however, no customer shall be billed more than
four(4) full billing cycles at the summer rate -
(d) Renewable resource. Renewable energy resources, including, but not limited to, energy
generated by the power of wind, may be offered on a voluntary basis to customers at the
premium per kilowatt hour set forth in this Subsection (d). The utility may establish and offer
voluntary programs designed to increase and enhance the use of energy generated by
renewable energy resources in support of Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility.
Unit Component Charge Billed Charge
i (including PILOT)
Per kWh $0.015 1 $0.01 b
(e) Excess capacity charge. The monthly capacity charge per kilowatt set forth in this
Subsection (e) may be added to the above charges for service to intermittent loads in accordance
with the provisions of the Electric Service Standards.
Unit Component Charge Billed Charge
k (including PILOT)
Per kW $2.39 $2.53
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(q) Net metering.
(5) The customer-generator's consumption of energy from the utility and production of energy
that flows into the utility's distribution system shall be measured on a monthly basis. The
energy from the utility consumed by the customer-generator shall be billed at the
applicable rate as outlined in Subsection (c) of this Section. The energy produced by the
customer-generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows:
Description _ Unit _T Component Credit
a. Energy credit for billings based on generation Per kWh $0.0404
during the months of June, July, August, and
September
(r) Net metering—community solar projects.
(3) Both the customer's con%umption of energy from the utility and interest in the production
of energy that flows into the utilities'distribution system shall be measured on a monthly
basis. The energy from Fort Collins Utilities consumed by the customer shall be billed at
the applicable seasonal tiered rate as outlined in Subsection (c) of this Section. The
energy produced by the customer's portion of the qualifying facility shall be credited to
the customer monthly as follows:
f Description Unit Component
Credit
a. Energy and demand credit Per kWh $0.0404
Section 6. That Sections 26-467 (c) through (f) and (r) of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-467. - General service 25,schedule GS25.
(c) Monthly rate. The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of the following charges:
Billed
Description Unit Component Charge
Charge (including
PILOT)
1.Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise. 6 percent
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this Section
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2. Fixed Charge {
a. Single-phase, two-hundred-ampere service Per account $5.54 $5.87
b. Single-phase,above two-hundred-ampere service Per account $16.33 �$17.31
,c. Three-phase, two-hundred-ampere service Per account $8.44 $8.94
d. Three-phase, above two-hundred-ampere service Per account $19.98 $21.18
3. Distribution facilities charge (applied to energy Per kWh $ 0.0286
charges in 5. below)
4. Demand charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings 1 Per kW $10.20 Y $10.81
in the months of June, July, August, and
September
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter Per kW $5.75 $6.10
readings in the months of January through May
and October through December
c. The meter reading date shall generally
determine the summer season billing months;
however, no customer shall be billed more than
four(4) full billing cycles at the summer rate
5. Energy charge y
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings Per kWh T $0.0404 $0.0731
in the months of June,July, August, and
September
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter Per kWh $0.0404 �l $0.0731
readings in the months of January through May
and October through December
(d) Renewable resource. Renewable energy resources, including, but not limited to, energy
generated by the power of wind, may be offered on a voluntary basis to customers at the
premium per kilowatt hour set forth in this Subsection (d). The utility may establish and offer
voluntary programs designed to increase and enhance the use of energy generated by
renewable energy resources in support of Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility.
Unit Component Charge Billed Charge
(including PILOT)
Per kWh $0.015 $0.016
(e) Excess capacity charge. The monthly capacity charge kilowatt set forth in this Subsection
(e) may be added to the above charges for service to intermittent loads in accordance with the
provisions of the Electric Service Standards.
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Unit Component Charge Billed Charge
(including PILOT)
Per kW $2.39 $2.53
(f) Standby service charges. Standby service,if available,will be provided on an annual contract
basis at a level at least sufficient to meet probable service demand (in kilowatts) as determined by
the customer and approved by the utility according to the following:
(1) Monthly standby distribution charge
Billed
Description Unit Component Charge
i Charge (including
_T PILOT)
Contracted standby service, this charge shall be in Per kW $4.38 $4.64
lieu of the distribution facilities charge
For all metered kilowatts in excess of the Per kW j $13.15 $13.94
(contracted amount
(r) Net metering .
(5) The customer-generator's consumption of energy from the utility and production of
energy that flows into the utility's distribution system shall be measured on a monthly
basis. The energy from the utility consumed by the customer-generator shall be billed at
the applicable rate as outlined in Subsection (c) of this Section. The energy produced by
the customer-generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows:
Description Unit FBil'I'Credit
a. Energy credit for billings based on generation during the months of Per kWh $0.0404
June, July, August, and September '
Section 7. That Sections 26-468 (c) through(g),and (u)of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins are hereby amended to read as follows:
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Sec. 26-468. - General service 50,schedule GS50.
(c) Monthly rate. The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of the following charges:
Billed
Description Unit Component Charge
Charge (including
PILOT)
(1) Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise. 6 percent
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this
Section
(2). Fixed Charge Per account $14.64�Y $15.52
(3) Coincident demand charge
�a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in Per kW $14.57 $15.44
the months of June, July, August, and September
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter Per kW $11.56 T$12.25
readings in the months of January through May and
October through December —
c. The meter reading date shall generally determine
the summer season billing months; however, no
customer shall be billed more than four (4) full
billing cycles at the summer rate
(4) Distribution facilities charge Per kW $10.08 $10.69
(5) Energy charge T
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0428
the months of June, July, August, and September
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter Per kWh $0.0404 $0.0428
readings in the months of January through May and
October through December
(d) Renewable resource. Renewable energy resources, including, but not limited to, energy
generated by the power of wind, may be offered on a voluntary basis to customers at the
premium per kilowatt hour set forth in this Subsection (d). The utility may establish and offer
voluntary programs designed to increase and enhance the use of energy generated by
renewable energy resources in support of Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility.
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Component Billed Charge
Unit (including
Charge PILOT)
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Per kWh $0.015 $0.016
(e) Excess capacity charge. The monthly capacity charge per kilowatt set forth in this Subsection
(e) may be added to the above charges for service to intermittent loads in accordance with the
provisions of the Electric Service Standards.
Component Billed Charge
Unit (including
Charge PILOT)
Per kW $2.39 $2.53
(f) Standby service charges. Standby service, if available, will be provided on an annual contract
basis at a level at least sufficient to meet probable service demand(in kilowatts) as determined
by the customer and approved by the utility according to the following:
(1) Standby distribution charge.
a. Monthly standby distribution charge shall be the sum of the following charges:
Billed
Component Charge
Description Unit F .
Charge (including
I PILOT)
Contracted standby service, this charge shall be in lieu Per kW $5.62 $5.96
of the distribution facilities charge
For all metered kilowatts in excess of the contracted Per kW $16.40 $17.38
amount
(g) Excess circuit charge. In the event a utility customer in this rate class desires excess circuit
capacity for the purpose of controlling the available electric capacity of a backup circuit
connection, this service, if available, will be provided on an annual contract basis at a level at
least sufficient to meet probable backup demand (in kilowatts) as determined by the customer
and approved by the utility according to the following:
(1) Monthly charge shall be the sum of the following charges:
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Billed
Description Unit Component Charge
Charge (including
PILOT)
Contracted backup capacity per month Per kW
$1.14 �i $1.21
Metered kilowatts in excess of the contracted amount Per kW $3 46 $3.67
(u) Net metering.
(5) The customer-generator's consumption of energy from the utility and production of
energy that flows into the utility's distribution system shall be measured on a monthly
basis. The energy from the utility consumed by the customer-generator shall be billed at
the applicable rate as outlined in Subsection (c) of this Section. The energy produced by
the customer-generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows:
Description T Unit Bill Credit
a. Energy credit for billings based on generation during the months of Per kWh $0.0404
June, July, August and September
Section 8. That Sections 26-469 (c) through (g) and (v) of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-469. - General service 750, schedule GS750.
(c) Monthly rate. The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of the following charges:
Component Billed Charge
Description Unit (including
Charge PILOT)
� I
(1) Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise. 6 percent
:A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this
Section
(2) Fixed Charge Per
j account $28.75 $30.48
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a. Additional charge for each additional metering Per
point account $17.54 $18.59
(3) Coincident demand charge t
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in Per kW
the months of June, July, August, and September $13.55 $14.36 }
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter Per kW T w E
readings in the months of January through May and $10.75 $11.40
October through December
c. The meter reading date shall generally determine w
the summer season billing months; however, no
customer shall be billed more than four (4) full
billing cycles at the summer rate
(4) Distribution facilities charge T
F
First seven hundred fifty (750) kilowatts Per kW $11.08 $11.75
1b. All additional kilowatts Per kW $6.55 $6.94
(5) Energy charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in Per kWh i� $0.0398 $0,0422
the months of June, July, August, and September
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter Per kWh $0.0398 $0.0422
readings in the months of January through May and
October through December
(d) Renewable resource. Renewable energy resources, including, but not limited to, energy
generated by the power of wind, may be offered on a voluntary basis to customers at the
premium per kilowatt hour set forth in this Subsection (d). The utility may establish and offer
voluntary programs designed to increase and enhance the use of energy generated by renewable
energy resources in support of Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility.
Billed
Unit Component Charge
Charge (including
I PILOT)
Per kWh $0.015 T $0.016
(e) Excess capacity charge. The monthly capacity charge per kilowatt set forth in this Subsection
(e) may be added to the above charges for service to intermittent loads in accordance with the
provisions of the Electric Service Standards.
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Billed
Unit
Component Charge
Charge (including
PILOT)
Per kW $2.39 $2.53
(f) Standby service charges. Standby service, if available, will be provided on an annual contract
basis at a level at least sufficient to meet probable service demand (in kilowatts) as determined
by the customer and approved by the utility according to the following:
(1) Standby distribution charge.
a. Monthly standby distribution charges shall be paid in the following amounts
I Billed
Description Unit Component Charge
Charge (including
PILOT)
Contracted standby service, this charge shall be in lieu Per kW $3.88 $4.12
of the distribution facilities charge.
For all metered kilowatts in excess of the contracted Per kW $11.68 $12.38
amount
(g) Excess circuit charge. In the event a utility customer in this rate class desires excess circuit
capacity for the purpose of controlling the available electric capacity of a backup circuit
connection, this service, if available, will be provided on an annual contract basis at a level at
least sufficient to meet probable backup demand (in kilowatts) as determined by the customer
and approved by the utility at the following rates:
(1) Monthly charge.
Billed
Description Unit Component Charge
Charge (including
L -- PILOT) 1
Contracted backup capacity per month Per kW $0.80 $0.85
Metered kilowatts in excess of the contracted amount Per kW $2.40 T $2.54
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(v) Net metering.
(5) The customer-generator's consumption of energy from the utility and production of energy
that flows into the utility's distribution system shall be measured on a monthly basis. The
energy consumed from the utility by the customer-generator shall be billed at the applicable
rate as outlined in Subsection (c) of this Section. The energy produced by the customer-
generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows:
Description Unit Bill Credit
a. Energy credit for billings based on generation during the Per kWh $0.0398
months of June, July, August, and September
Section 9. That Sections 26-470 (c), (d), (e), and (s) of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-470. - Substation service, schedule SS.
(c) Monthly rate. The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of the following charges:
Component Billed Charge
Description Unit Charge (including
PILOT)
(1) Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise. 6 percent
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this
Section.
(2) Fixed Charge Per $70.42 $74.65
account
(3) Coincident demand charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in Per kW $13.35 $14.15
the months of June, July, August, and September I
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter Per kW $10.59 $11.23
readings in the months of January through May and f
October through December T
c. The meter reading date shall generally determine
the summer season billing months; however, no
customer shall be billed more than four(4) full
billing cycles at the summer rate
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(4) Distribution facilities charge Per kW F $5.71 $6.05
(5) Energy charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in Per kWh $0.0392 $0.0416
the months of June,July, August, and September
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter 'Per kWh $0.0392 $0.0416
readings in the months of January through May and
October through December
(d) Renewable resource. Renewable energy resources, including, but not limited to, energy
generated by the power of wind, may be offered on a voluntary basis to customers at a
premium per kilowatt hour. The utility may establish and offer voluntary programs designed
to increase and enhance the use of energy generated by renewable energy resources in support
of Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility.
Billed
Unit Component Charge
Charge (including
PILOT)
Per kWh l $0.015 $0.016
(e) Standby service charges. Standby service, if available, will be provided on an annual contract
basis at a level at least sufficient to meet probable service demand (in kilowatts)as determined
by the customer and approved by the utility at the following rates:
(1) Standby distribution charge.
a. Monthly standby distribution charge:
Billed
Description Unit
Component Charge
Charge (including
PILOT)
Contracted standby service, this charge shall be in Per kW $2.89 $3.07
lieu of the distribution facilities charge.
For all metered kilowatts in excess of the contracted Per kW $8.68 $9.20
amount
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(s) Net metering.
(5)The customer-generator's consumption of energy from the utility and production of energy
that flows into the utility's distribution system shall be measured on a monthly basis. The
energy consumed from the utility by the customer-generator shall be billed at the applicable
rate as outlined in Subsection (c) of this Section. The energy produced by the customer-
generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows:
Description Unit Bill
Crediit—�
a. Energy credit for billings based on generation during the months of Per $0.0392
June, July, August, and September kWh
Section 10. That Section 26-471 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-471. - Special area floodlighting,schedule FL.
(b) Monthly rate. The monthly rates (including a six (6) percent charge in lieu of taxes and
franchise) are as follows:
(1) Charge per lamp, mercury vapor:
Component Billed Charge
Description (including
Charge PILOT)
a. One hundred seventy-five(175) watt $19.23 $20.38
b. Two hundred fifty (250) watt $22.65 $24.01
c. Four hundred (400) watt $29.68 y $31.47 — -
(2) Charge per lamp, high-pressure sodium:
Component Billed Charge
Description (including
Charge PILOT)
j a. Seventy (70) watt $8.13 $8.61
b. One hundred (100) watt $ $11.93
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' $11.49 $12.18
c. One hundred fifty (150) watt $18.18 $19.27
d. Two hundred fifty (250) watt w $23.18 $24.57
e. Four hundred (400) watt $30.62 $32.46
(3) Charge per lamp, LED:
Component Billed Charge
Description (including
Charge PILOT)
a. Fifty-four(54) watt (Cobra) p $7.97 $8.45
b. Seventy-two (72) watt (Cobra) $9.27 $9.83
c. Eighty (80) watt (Cobra) $9.58 $10.16
d. Eighty-eight (88) watt (Cobra) $10.15 $10.76
e. Sixty-five (65) watt (Post Top) $12.47 $13.21
Section 11. That Section 26-472 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-472. - Traffic signal service,schedule T.
(c) Monthly rate. The monthly rates (including a six (6) percent charge in lieu of taxes and
franchise) shall be the sum of the following charges:
Billed
Description Unit Component Charge
Charge (including
PILOT)
(1) Fixed charge Per account $83.08 $88.06
(2) Energy charge Per kWh $0.0773 $0.0819
(3) Service extensions and signal installations J
made by the utility shall be paid for by the City
General Fund, subject to material and
installation costs at the time of installation
Section 12. That the modifications set forth above shall be effective for all energy
consumption on or after January 1, 2021.
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 4th day of
October, A.D. 2020, and to be presented for final passage on the 17th day of November, A.D.
2020.
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