epb Outdoor Lighting Rate Schedule LS User Guide
- June 16, 2024
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epb Outdoor Lighting Rate Schedule LS
Specifications
- Availability : Available for service to street and park lighting systems, traffic signal systems, athletic field lighting installations, and outdoor lighting for individual customers.
- Service Term : The service under this schedule is for a term of not less than 1 year.
- Payment : Bills under this rate schedule will be rendered monthly. Any unpaid amount after the due date specified on the bill may be subject to additional charges under the Distributor’s standard policy.
- Adjustment : The energy charge in Part A and Part B of this rate schedule shall be increased or decreased in accordance with the current Adjustment Addendum published by TVA. The energy charge shall also be adjusted to correspond to increases or decreases determined by TVA under Adjustment 4 of the wholesale power rate schedule applicable under contractual arrangements between TVA and Distributor.
Product Usage Instructions
Energy Charge
The energy charge for Part A is not specified in the user manual. Please refer to your billing statement for the energy charge details.
Installed and Recurring Annual Charges
The installed and recurring annual charges are calculated based on the total installed cost of the lighting system, as determined by the Distributor, plus the recurring annual cost of the lighting system, as determined by the Distributor and reflected on the Distributor’s books.
The total installed cost is recovered over the estimated useful life of the lighting system, as determined by the Distributor, plus the Distributor’s cost of capital. One-twelfth of the annual portion of this installed cost and recurring annual cost is recovered each month. The Distributor recalculates the total installed cost and recurring annual cost annually based on the cost reflected on their books.
If any part of the lighting system has not been provided at the Distributor’s expense or if the installed cost or any portion thereof is reflected on the books of another municipality or agency or department, the installed and recurring annual charges will be adjusted to reflect only the cost borne by the Distributor and billed to the customer monthly.
Traffic signal systems and athletic field lighting installations are typically provided, owned, and maintained by the customer. However, in certain cases, as authorized by Distributor’s governing board, these systems may be provided, owned, and maintained by Distributor’s electric system for the customer’s benefit. In such cases, the customer will be required to pay the installed and recurring annual charges as provided in this Section II.
Customer Charge – For All Metered Lighting Systems
Distributor applies a uniform monthly customer charge of $3.59 for service to each metered lighting system.
Metering
For any billing month or part of such month in which a meter reading is found to be in error or a meter is found to have failed, the energy for billing purposes will be computed from the ratedcapacity of the lamps (including ballast) plus 5 percent of such capacity to reflect secondary circuit losses, multiplied by the number of hours of use which is deemed to be 365 hours per month
FAQ
Q: What is the energy charge for Part A?
A : The energy charge for Part A is not specified in the user manual. Please refer to your billing statement for the energy charge details.
Q: How are the installed and recurring annual charges calculated?
A : The installed and recurring annual charges are calculated based on the total installed cost of the lighting system, as determined by the Distributor, plus the recurring annual cost of the lighting system, as determined by the Distributor and reflected on the Distributor’s books.
Q: Who owns and maintains traffic signal systems and athletic field lighting installations?
A: Traffic signal systems and athletic field lighting installations are typically provided, owned, and maintained by the customer. However, in certain cases authorized by Distributor’s governing board, these systems may be provided, owned, and maintained by Distributor’s electric system for the customer’s benefit.
Availability
Available for service to street and park lighting systems, traffic signal systems, athletic field lighting installations, and outdoor lighting for individual customers. Service under this schedule is for a term of not less than 1 year.
Payment
Bills under this rate schedule will be rendered monthly. Any amount of the bill unpaid after the due date specified on bill may be subject to additional charges under Distributor’s standard policy.
Adjustment
The energy charge in Part A and Part B of this rate schedule shall be increased or decreased in accordance with the current Adjustment Addendum published by TVA. In addition, the energy charge in Part A and Part B of this rate schedule shall be increased or decreased to correspond to increases or decreases determined by TVA under Adjustment 4 of the wholesale power rate schedule applicable under contractual arrangements between TVA and Distributor.
PART A–CHARGES FOR STREET AND PARK LIGHTING SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, AND ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING INSTALLATIONS
- Energy Charge: The energy charge shall be 5.597¢ per kWh per month for metered lighting systems and installations and shall be multiplied by the metered usage for the month. The energy charge shall be 5.597¢ per kWh per month for non-metered lighting systems and installations and shall be based upon the average rated kilowatts for each of the Distributor defined categories of lighting systems plus 5 percent to reflect secondary circuit losses, multiplied by the number of hours of use per month multiplied by the installed number of lights, as reflected on the Distributor’s books at the end of each month. The number of hours of use shall be 365 hours per month.
- Installed and Recurring Annual Charges The installed and recurring annual charges shall be calculated based on the total installed cost of the lighting system, as determined by the Distributor, plus the recurring annual cost of the lighting system, as determined by the Distributor and as reflected on the Distributor’s books.
- Customer Charge – For All Metered Lighting Systems.
Electric Power Board of Chattanooga (EPB)
The total installed cost shall be recovered over the estimated useful life of the lighting system as determined by the Distributor plus the Distributor’s cost of capital. One-twelfth of the annual portion of this installed cost and recurring annual cost shall be recovered each month. The Distributor shall recompute the total installed cost and the recurring annual cost annually based on the cost reflected on the Distributor’s books.
If any part of the lighting system has not been provided at the Distributor’s expense or if the installed cost or any portion thereof is reflected on the books of another municipality or agency or department, the installed and recurring annual charges shall be adjusted to reflect only the cost borne by the Distributor and billed to the customer monthly.
Traffic signal systems and athletic field lighting installations shall be provided, owned, and maintained by and at the expense of the customer, except as Distributor may agree otherwise in accordance with the provisions of the paragraph next following in this Section II.
When so authorized by policy duly adopted by Distributor’s governing board, traffic signal systems and athletic field lighting installations may be provided, owned, and maintained by Distributor’s electric system for the customer’s benefit. In such case, Distributor shall require customer to pay the installed and recurring annual charges as provided for above in this Section II.
Distributor shall apply a uniform monthly customer charge of $3.59 for service to each metered lighting system.
Metering
For any billing month or part of such month in which a meter reading is found to be in error or a meter is found to have failed, the energy for billing purposes for that billing month or part of such month shall be computed from the rated capacity of the lamps (including ballast) plus 5 percent of such capacity to reflect secondary circuit losses, multiplied by the number of hours of use which is deemed to be 365 hours per month.
Revenue and Cost Review
Distributor’s costs of providing service under Part A of this rate schedule are subject to review at any time and from time to time to determine if Distributor’s revenues from the charges being applied are sufficient to cover its costs. (Such costs, including applicable overheads, include, but are not limited to, those incurred in the operation and maintenance of the lighting systems provided and those resulting from depreciation and payments for taxes, tax equivalents and interest.) If any such review discloses that revenues are either less or more than sufficient to cover said costs, Distributor shall revise the above installed and recurring annual charges so that revenues will be sufficient (neither deficient nor excessive) to cover said costs. Distributor shall provide formal written notice to TVA of any revision of the methodology or determination for the installed and recurring annual charges provided for first above in Section II of Part A of this rate schedule.
From the receipt of Distributor’s said notice, TVA shall endeavor to concur within 180 days for proposed methodology revisions and within 30 days for revised determinations of the installed and recurring annual charges. Notwithstanding the timeframes prescribed above, Distributor shall not implement the proposed revisions prior to receiving TVA’s concurrence.
PART B–CHARGES FOR OUTDOOR LIGHTING FOR INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMERS
- Energy Charge:The energy charge shall be 5.597¢ per kWh per month for metered lighting systems and installations and shall be multiplied by the metered usage for the month. The energy charge shall be 5.597¢ per kWh per month for non-metered lighting systems and installations and shall be based upon the average rated kilowatts for each of the Distributor defined categories of lighting systems multiplied by the number of hours of use per month. The number of hours of use shall be 365 hours per month.
- Installed and Recurring Annual Charges The installed and recurring annual charges shall be calculated based on the total installed cost of eachlamp size as determined by the Distributor plus the recurring annual cost of each lamp size as determined by the Distributor and as reflected on the Distributor’s books.
- The total installed cost shall be recovered over the estimated useful life of each lamp size as determined by the Distributor plus the Distributor’s cost of capital. In addition, Distributor may also recover up to an additional 23 percent of such charges in order to recover additional costs. One-twelfth of the installed cost, recurring annual cost, and margin shall be recovered each month. The Distributor shall recompute the total installed cost and the recurring annual cost annually based on the cost reflected on the Distributor’s books.
- Customer Charge – For All Metered Lighting Systems. Distributor shall apply a uniform monthly customer charge of $3.59 for service to each metered lighting system.
Metering
For any billing month or part of such month in which a meter reading is found to be in error or a meter is found to have failed, the energy for billing purposes for that billing month or part of such month shall be computed from the rated capacity of the lamps (including ballast) multiplied by the number of hours of use which is deemed to be 365 hours per month.
Revenue and Cost Review
Distributor’s costs of providing service under Part B of this rate schedule are subject to review by TVA at any time and from time to time to determine if Distributor’s revenues from the charges being applied are sufficient to cover its costs. (Such costs, including applicable overheads, include, but are not limited to, those incurred in the operation and maintenance of each lamp size provided and those resulting from depreciation and payments for taxes, tax equivalents and interest.) If any such review discloses that revenues are either less or more than sufficient to cover said costs, Distributor shall revise the above installed and recurring annual charges so that revenues will be sufficient (neither deficient nor excessive) to cover said costs. Distributor shall provide formal written notice to TVA of any revision of the methodology or determination for the installed and recurring annual charges provided for first above in Section II of Part B of this rate schedule. From the receipt of Distributor’s said notice, TVA shall endeavor to concur within 180 days for proposed methodology revisions and within 30 days for revised determinations of the installed and recurring annual charges. Notwithstanding the timeframes prescribed above, Distributor shall not implement the proposed revisions prior to receiving TVA’s concurrence.
Additional Facilities
The above charges in this Part B are limited to service from a photoelectrically controlled standard lighting fixture installed on a pole already in place. If the customer wishes to have the fixture installed at a location other than on a pole already in place, Distributor may apply an additional monthly charge.
Lamp Replacements
Replacements of lamps and related glassware will be made in accordance with replacement policies of Distributor without additional charge to the customer.
Special Outdoor Lighting Installations
When so authorized by policy duly adopted by Distributor’s governing board, special outdoor lighting installations (other than as provided for under Parts A and B above) may be provided, owned, and maintained by Distributor’s electric system. In such cases Distributor may require reimbursement from the customer for a portion of the initial installed cost of any such installation and shall require payment by the customer of monthly charges sufficient to cover all of Distributor’s costs (except reimbursed costs), including appropriate overheads, or providing, owning, and maintaining such installations, and making lamp replacements.
Service is subject to Rules and Regulations of Distributor.