2019-018 DEC December 2018 DashboardDate: February 01, 2019 Report No. 2019-018
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
FY 2018-2019 Denton Energy Center (DEC) Dashboard – December 2018
BACKGROUND:
Attached is the FY 2018-2019 Denton Energy Center Dashboard for December 2018. The
dashboard is intended to give a snapshot of relevant DEC metrics. The dashboard highlights the
following:
The Emission Chart displays the December engine runtime hours, starts, stops, monthly
and annual emissions totals and limits.
o Cold Start – Emission system is below 115°. More emissions are produced from
cold starts than warmer starts.
o Warm Start – Emission system is between 116° and 170°.
o Hot Start - Emission system is above 170°.
o Stops – Emissions are produced each time the engine is stopped.
DEC MWh Generation and Gross Revenue for FY 2018-2019 1st Quarter.
A DEC financial summary showing FY 2017-2018 Actuals, FY 2018-2019 Budget, YTD
Revenues & Expenses and Fiscal Year End Projections by Expense Category.
The Plant Monthly Run Hour Comparison Graph illustrates the monthly plant run times.
The Key Trends section explains the footnotes in the financial section and will be used to
explain variances in revenues and expenses.
Overall, the DEC had fewer run hours in December 2018 than previous months. As we continue
to gain historical data of DEC operations we’ll be better able to identify trends in future months.
STAFF CONTACT:
David Gaines, Assistant Director of Finance
(940) 349-8260
David.Gaines@cityofdenton.com
Note: All dollar figures presented are in millions of dollars.
City of Denton, Texas
FY 2018-19 Denton Energy Center YTD December 2018 Dashboard
Key Trends
(1)In August 2018, $443,454 was paid to COD self insurance fund for insurance on Denton Energy
Center -The policy period is 5/25/2018 to 5/25/2019.
(2)Includes $157,000 for rolling stock equipment, and $140,000 for the purchase of
shelving/racks/equipment in FY2017-18.
(3)Capital Charge Back represents capitalized expenses during construction and startup. The charge
back was charged FY 2017-18 during construction and startup.
Generation & Gross Revenues
Month Revenue (In Millions)MWh $/MWh
Oct-18 $ 2.02 23,521 $ 85.77
Nov-18 $ 1.71 17,919 $ 95.16
Dec-18 $ 0.34 5,693 $ 59.61
Total FY 18-19 $ 4.07 47,133 $ 86.35
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Period Run Hours 1,481 1,539 1,033 1,633 1,433 466
1,481 1,539
1,033
1,633
1,433
466
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1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
Run HoursOperating Month
Plant Monthly Run Hour Comparison
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2018-19 FY 2018-19
ACTUALS BUDGET YTD PROJECTION
DEC REVENUE* $ 11.88 $ 31.01 $ 4.07 $ 31.01
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
Energy Expense -Fuel $ 2.17 $ 14.97 $ 3.90 $ 14.97
Personal Services 0.91 1.86 0.74 1.86
Materials & Supplies 0.36 0.14 (0.02)0.14
Maintenance & Repair 0.03 0.26 -0.26
Insurance (1)0.44 0.45 0.01 0.45
Miscellaneous ----
Operations 0.14 0.82 0.11 0.82
Debt Service -Principal -4.45 -4.45
Debt Service -Interest ----
Interfund Transfers --0.06 -
Transfer to Capital Projects (2) 0.30 0.02 -0.02
DEC EXPENDITURES $ 4.35 $ 22.97 $ 4.80 $ 22.97
CAPITAL CHARGE BACK(3)$ (0.92)$ -$ -$ -
DEC NET INCOME $ 8.45 $ 8.04 $ (0.73)$ 8.04
*Preliminary, Unaudited Figures
Emissions
December 2018
Description
Engine
Runtime
(hours)
Hot
Starts
Warm
Starts
Cold
Starts Stops Description NOx CO VCO PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NH3 CO2e
Engines (1-12)466 49 33 235 317
DEC Monthly Emissions Total (tons)2.07 1.95 0.95 0.49 0.49 0.02 0.08 2,790.00
DEC Annual Permit Limit (tons)33.80 96.50 48.60 70.00 70.00 1.75 60.90
Monthly Plant Emissions per DEC Permit Limit 6.11% 2.04%1.96%0.71%0.71%1.33%0.13%
Annual to Date Plant Emissions per DEC Permit Limit 48.57%16.17%16.47%9.56%9.56%15.18%2.52%