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Amended by Ordinance No. 2010-228 09/21/10 )R
ORDINANCE N0.2009-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF
RATES CONTAINED IN ORDINANCE N0.2o08-211 FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE; DELETING
ENERGYSAVE PROGRAM SCHEDULE EP}; INCORPORATING ORDINANCE NO.2008-
301 TO ADD AND AMEND GREENSENSE ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAM
SCHEDULE GRP}; AND AMEND DISTRIBUTED GENERATION FROM RENEWABLE
SOURCES RIDER SCHEDULE DGR}; DELETING SPECIAL EVENT SERVICE SCHEDULE
SE}; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. That the Schedule of Rates for electrical services as provided for in Chapter
26 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, is amended to read as follows:
ELECTRIC RATE SCHEDULES
PAGE
RES Residential Service 2
RG Residential Renewable Energy Service 4
GS S General Service Small 6
GSM General Service Medium S
GSL General Service Large 10
TGS General Service Time of Use 12
G 1 Local Government 15
WK Weekend Service 17
AF Athletic Field 19
LS Street Lighting 21
LT Traffic Lighting 22
UFL Unmetered School ZonelCrossing Flashers 23
ULT Unmetered Traffic Lighting 24
LO Other Lighting 25
DD Security Lighting 27
DDL Decorative Downtown Lighting 29
DSL Non Standard Street Lighting 30
TI Temporary Service 32
IDR Industrial Development Rider 34
GRP GreenSense Energy Efficiency Rebate Program 36
UPS UninterruptiblePnwer Supply 37
ECA Energy Cost Adjustment 38
RCA Renewable Cost Adjustment 40
DGR Distributed Generation From Renewable Sources Rider 42
IWG Independent wholesale Generator Rider 44
CGR Commercial Renewable Energy Service Rider 47
SFR Special Facilities Rider 49
DFR Dark Fiber Rate 50
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SCI~DULE RES
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
Effective 10101109}
APPLICATION
A licable to any Customer for all electric service used for residential purposes in an individual pp
rivate dwelling or an individually metered apartment, supplied at one point of delivery and p
measured through one meter. This rate is not applicable to resale service m any event, or to
temporary, standby, or supplementary service.
NET MONTHLY RATE
WTNTER SUMMER
Billing months of Billing months of
November through April May through October
~ 1 } Facility Charge
Single-Phase $ 8.251bi11 $ 8.251bi11
Three-Phase $1 G. SOlbill $16.501bi11
plus;
~2} Energy Charge per billing period
First b00 kWh 5.70¢IkWh
Additional kWh 3.79¢IkWh
All kWh 5.70¢IkWh
plusy
~3} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge
See Schedule ECA See Schedule ECA
MINIMUM BILLING
For each billing period, the Customer shall be obligated to pay the following charges as a minimum,
whether or not any energy was actually used:
Single-Phase Facility Charge
Three-Phase Facility Charge
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ENERGY CHARGE
Billing for the Energy Charge shall be based on actual kWh consumption during the billing period.
Energy Charge =kWh in rate block x Rate per kWh in rate block
TYPE GF SERVICE
The City will supply single-phase service for three-phase service if available at the point of
delivery} at sixty X60} cycles and at any standard voltages available from the City's distribution
system through one standard transformation. Additional contractual arrangements between the City
and the Customer, subj ect to the Special Facilities Rider, may be required where service of the type
desired by the Customer is not available at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten (10}
business days after issuance.
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SCHEDULE RG
RESIDENTIAL RENEWABLE ENERGY SERVICE
Effective 10101109}
APPLICATION
Applicable to any Customer for all electric service used for residential purposes in an individual
private dwelling or an individually metered apartment, supplied at one point of delivery and
measured through one meter. This rate is not applicable to resale service in any event, or to
temporary, standby, or supplementary service.
NET MONTHLY RATE
WINTER SUMMER
Billing Months of Billing Months of
November through April May through October
~ 1 } Facility Charge $ 8.251 bill $ 8.251bi11
Three-Phase $16.501bi11 $16. S Olbill
plus;
~2} Energy Charge per billing period
First 600 kWh 5.70¢IkWh
All Additional kWh 3.79¢Ikwh
All kWh 5.70¢Ikwh
plus;
~3} Renewable Cost Adjustment Charge
See Schedule RCA See Schedule RCA
TERM
Customers wishing to receive Renewable Energy Service must sign a Residential Renewable
Energy Agreement and commit to accept this service for a minimum term of 6 months. At the end
of each 6 month period, a customer's Renewable Energy Service will be extended for another 6
month period unless that customer provides a written request to terminate that service to the City of
Denton Customer Service Department 15 days prior to the end of the .then-current 6-month
participation period.
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MINIMUM BILLING
For each billing period, the Customer shall be obligated to pay the following charges as a minimum,
whether or not any energy was actually used:
Single-Phase Facility Charge
Three-Phase Facility Charge
ENERGY CHARGE
Billing for the energy charge shall be based on actual kWh consumption during the billing period.
Energy Charge = kWh in rate block x Rate per kWh in rate block
TYPE OF SERVICE
The City will supply single-phase service for three phase service if available at the point of delivery}
at sixty X60} cycles and at any standard voltages available from the City's distribution system
through one standard transformation. Additional contractual arrangements between the City and the
Customer, subject to the Special Facilities Rider, may be required where service of the type desired
by the Customer is not available at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten X10} business
days after issuance.
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SCHEDULE GSS
GENERAL SERVICE SMALL
Effective 10141149}
APPLICATION
The General Service Small ~GSS} rate is applicable to any commercial or industrial customer
having a maximum demand of less than 24.9 kW in each of the previous twelve X12}months for all
electric service supplied at one point of delivery and measured through one meter. If the demand in
any month exceeds 20.9 kW, billing will be made under the Rate Schedule GSM and Customer
must remain on the GSM rate for a minimum of twelve ~ 12} billing periods. This rate is nat
applicable to resale service in any event, or to temporary, standby, or supplementary service.
NET MONTHLY RATE
~ 1 } Facility Charge
Single-Phase $15.SOIbill
Three-Phase $21.141bi11
plus;
~2} Energy Charge per billing period
. First 2,504 kWh 7.02¢IkWh
Additional kWh 3.67¢IkWh
plus;
~3} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge See Schedule ECA
MINIMUM BILLING
For each billing period, the Customer shall be obligated to pay the following charges as a minimum,
whether or not any energy was actually used:
Single-Phase Facility Charge
Three-Phase Facility Charge
ENERGY CHARGE
Billing for the Energy Charge shall be based on actual kWh consumption during the billing period.
Energy Charge = kWh in rate block x Rate per kWh in rate block
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TYPE ~F SERVICE
The City will supply single-phase service for three-phase service if available at the point of
delivery} at sixty X60} cycles and at any standard voltages available from the City's distribution
system through one standard transformation. Additional contractual arrangements between the City
and the Customer, subj ect to the Special Facilities Rider, maybe required where service of the type
desired by the Customer is not available at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten Flo} business
days after issuance.
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SCHEDULE GSM
GENERAL SERVICE MEDIUM
Effective 10101109}
APPLICATION
The General Service Medium AGSM} rate is applicable to any commercial or industrial customer
having a maximum demand of at least 21 kW in any one of the previous twelve ~ 12}months but less
than 250 kVA in each of the previous twelve X12} months for all electric service supplied at one
point of delivery and measured through one meter. This rate is not applicable to resale service in
any event, or to temporary, standby, or supplementary service.
NET MGNTHLY RATE
~ 1 } Facility Charge
Single-Phase $15.801bi11
Three-Phase $21.101bi11
plus;
~2} Demand Charge $4.OOIkW fall kW}
plus;
~3} Energy Charge per billing period
First b,000 kWh 4.43 ¢IkWh
Additional kWh 3.66¢Ikwh
plus;
~4} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge See Schedule ECA
MINIMUM BILLING
For each billing period, the Customer sha11 be obligated to pay the following charges as a minimum,
whether or not any energy was actually used:
~ 1 } The Facility Charge,
plus;
~2} The Demand Charge
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DETERMINATION GF DEMAND
The demand used in calculating the Demand Charge for the billing period shall be the greater of: ~ 1 }
the actual monthly kw demand as measured during the f f~teen X15}minute period of maximum use
each month; or ~2} seventy percent X70%} of the maximum monthly actual demand for any month
during the previous billing months of May through October in the twelve ~ 12} months ending with
the current month.
ENERGY CHARGE
Billing for the Energy Charge shall be based on actual kWh consumption during the billing period.
Energy Charge = kWh in rate block x Rate per kWh in rate block
PRIMARY SERVICE DISCOUNT
Customers who receive service at secondary voltage AGM 1 } shall receive no Energy Charge
discount. Customers utilizing City owned and operated facilities and transformation equipment and
who are metered at primary voltage ~GM2} shall receive an Energy Charge discount of 0.1 ¢IkWh.
Customers who own, operate, and maintain all facilities necessary to receive three-phase primary
voltage service and all transformation facilities required for conversion to utilization voltage ~GM3}
shall receive a Energy Charge discount of 4.3¢IkWh. The City shall own, operate and maintain all
metering facilities, either at primary or secondary voltage.
TYPE OF SERVICE
The City will supply single-phase service for three-phase service if available at the point of
delivery} at sixty X60} cycles and at any standard voltages available from the City's distribution
system through one standard transformation. Additional contractual arrangements between the City
and the Customer, subject to the Special Facilities Rider, may be required where service of the type
desired by the Customer is not available at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten X10} business
days after issuance.
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SCHEDULE GSL
GENERAL SERVICE LARGE
Effective 10141109}
APPLICATIGN
The General Service Large ~GSL} Rate is applicable to any commercial or industrial customer
having a minimum actual demand of 254 kVA for all electric service supplied at one point of
delivery and measured through one meter. Customers other than commercial and industrial may be allowed service under this rate, subject to the minimum billing provision. Customers who
elect to discontinue service under this rate are ineligible for service under this rate for twelve
months. This rate is not applicable to resale service in any event, or to temporary, standby, or
supplementary service.
NET MONTHLY RATE
~ l } Facility Charge $65. S Slbill
plus;
~2} Demand Charge $9.331kVA ~Niinimum of 250 kVA
billed}
plus;
~3} Energy Charge per billing period
First 200,000 kwh 2.14¢Ikwh
Additional kwh 1.21 ¢Ikwh
plus;
t4} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge See Schedule ECA
MINIMUM FILLING
For each billing period, the Customer shall be obligated to pay the following charges as a minimum,
whether or not any energy was actually used:
~ 1 } The Facility Charge,
plus;
~2} The Demand Charge
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DETERMINATIaN OF DEMAND
The demand used in calculating the Demand Charge for the billing period shall be the greater of: ~ 1 }
the actual monthly kVA demand as measured during the fifteen ~ 15}minute period of maximum use
each month; or ~2} ZSO kVA; or ~3} seventy percent X70%} of the maximum monthly kVA actual
demand for any month during the previous billing months of May through October in the twelve
~ 12}month period ending with the current month.
ENERGY CHARGE
Billing for the Energy Charge shall be based on actual kWh consumption during the billing period.
Energy Charge = kWh in rate block x Rate per kWh in rate block
PRIMARY SERVICE DISCOUNT
Customers who receive service at secondary voltage ~GL l } shall receive no Energy Charge
discount. Customers utilizing City owned and operated facilities and transformation equipment and
who are metered at primary voltage ~GL2} shall receive an Energy Charge discount of 0.1 ¢IkWh.
Customers who own, operate, and maintain all facilities necessary to receive three-phase primary
voltage service and ail transformation facilities required for conversion to utilization voltage ~GL3}
shall receive an Energy Charge discount of 0.3 ¢IkWh. The City shall own, operate and maintain all
metering facilities, either at primary or secondary voltage.
TYPE 4F SERVICE
The City will supply single-phase service for three-phase service if available at the point of
delivery} at sixty ado} cycles and at any standard voltages available from the City's distribution
system through one standard transformation. Additional contractual arrangements between the City
and the Customer, subject to the Special Facilities Rider, may be required where service of the type
desired by the Customer is not available at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten ~ 10} business
days after issuance.
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SCHEDULE TGS
GENERAL SERVICE TIME nF USE
Effective 10101109}
APPLICATIGN
Applicable to any customer having a minimum demand of 254 kVA for all electric service supplied
at one point of delivery and measured through one meter, with the City providing all facilities
necessary to receive primary voltage service. Customers electing this rate must remain on this rate
for a minimum of twelve ~ 12} continuous billing months. This rate is not applicable to resale
service in any event, or to temporary, standby, or supplementary service.
NET MGNTHLY RATE
~ 1 } Facility Charge $76.45Ibill
plus;
~2} Qn-Peak Demand Charge $11.87IkVA
plus;
~3} Off Peak Demand Charge $2.341kVA
plus;
~4} Energy Charge per billing period 0.71 ¢Ikwh
plus;
~5} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge See Schedule ECA
MINIMUM BILLING
For each billing period, the Customer shall be obligated to pay the following charges as a minimum,
whether or not any energy was actually used:
~ 1 } The Facility Charge,
plus;
~2} The Gff Peak Demand Charge,
plus;
~3} The Gn-Peak Demand Charge
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DEFINITIGN GF GN-PEAK HOURS
The City's on-peak hours, for the purpose of this rate schedule, are designated as being from 2:00
P.M. to 7:00 P.M. each Monday through Friday, for the months of June through September
excluding Independence Day and Labor Day. The City's on-peak hours maybe changed from time
to time.
DEFINITIGN GF GFF-PEAK HOURS
The City's system gaff=peak} hours, for the purpose of this rate schedule, shall be all hours not
designated as on-peak hours.
DETERMINATION OF GN-PEAK DEMAND
The demand used in calculating the On-Peak Demand Charge for the billing period shall be the
greater of: ~ 1 }the kVA actual demand supplied during the fifteen ~ 15} minute period of maximum
use each month during on-peak hours as recorded by the City's demand meter, or ~2} one hundred
percent ~ 100%} of the actual maximurn on-peak demand similarly determined during the billing
months of June through September in the twelve ~ 12} months immediately preceding the current
month, The On Peak Demand Charge will be applied to each billing period.
DETERMINATION GF GFF-PEAK DEMAND
The demand used in calculating the Gff-Peak Demand Charge for the billing period shall be the
actual kVA demand supplied during the fifteen X15}minute period of maximum use during off peak
hours each month as recorded by the City's demand meter. The off-Peak Demand Charge will be
applied to each billing period.
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND BILLING FGR CUSTGMERS wITH NO PEAK DEMAND
HISTORY DURING OFF-PEAK MONTHS
If the Customer is new or does not have a history of on-peak use for June through September, and
elects to accept service on the TGS rate, the Customer's billed demand shall be the off peak demand
billed at the GSL demand rate. The off peak demand will be billed every month at the GSL rate
until the customer establishes a separate on-peak and off-peak demand during an on-peak month.
At this time, both on-peak and off peak demand will then begin billing at the TGS rate.
PRIMARY SERVICE DISCGUNT
Customers who receive service at secondary voltage LTG 1 } shall receive no Energy Charge
discount. Customers utilizing City owned and operated facilities and transformation equipment and
who are metered at primary voltage ~TG2} shall receive an Energy Charge discount of 0.1 ¢Ikwh.
Customers who own, operate and maintain all facilities necessary to receive three-phase primary
voltage service and all transformation facilities required for conversion to utilization voltage ~TG3}
shall receive an Energy Charge discount of 0.3 ¢Ikwh. The City shall own, operate and maintain alI metering facilities, either at primary or secondary voltage.
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ENERGY CHARGE
Billing for the Energy Charge shall be based on actual kWh consumption during the billing period.
Energy Charge = kWh x kWh Rate
TYPE GF SERVICE
The City will supply single-phase service for three-phase service if available at the point of
delivery} at sixty ~6D} cycles and at any standard voltages available from the City's distribution
system through one standard transformation. Additional contractual arrangements between the City and the Customer, subject to the Special Facilities Rider, maybe required where service of the type
desired by the Customer is not available at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten ~l o~ business
ays er issuance.
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SCHEDULE G1
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Effective 10101109}
APPLICATION
Applicable to any local City, County or School District for all electric service supplied at one
point of delivery and measured through one meter. This rate is not applicable to resale service in
any event, or to temporary, standby or supplementary service.
NET MONTHLY RATE
~ 1 } Facility Charge
Single-Phase $15.$Olbill
Three-Phase $21.101bi11
plus;
~2} Demand Charge $6.S 11kW
plus;
~3} Energy Charge 3.15¢IkWh
plus;
~4} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge See Schedule ECA
MINIMUM BILLING
For each billing period, the Customer shall be obligated to pay the following charges as a minimum,
whether or not any energy was actually used:
~ 1 } Facility Charge,
plus;
~2} Demand Charge
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The demand used in calculating the Demand Charge for the billing period shall be the greater of:
~ 1 } The actual kW demand supplied during the fifteen ~ 15} minute period of maximum use
during the current month as determined by City's demand meter; or ~2} not less than 50% of the
highest monthly actual demand determined during the billing months of May through October in
the twelve ~ 12} months immediately preceding the current month.
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ENERGY CHARGE
Billing for the Energy Charge shall be based on actual kWh consumption during the billing
period.
Energy Charge = kWh x kWh Rate
TYPE OF SERVICE
The City will supply single-phase service for three-phase service if available at the point of
delivery} at sixty X60} cycles and at any standard voltages available from the City's distribution system through one standard transformation. Additional contactual arrangements between the
City and the Customer, subj ect to the Special Facilities Rider, may be required where service of the
type desired by the Custamer is not available at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten ~ l o~
business days after issuance.
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SCHEDULE WK
WEEKEND SERVICE
Effective 10101109}
APPLICATION
Applicable to any commercial and industrial user whose maximum demand load occurs during the
period from Thursday at 12 midnight through Sunday at 12 midnight and does not experience a
demand load during the period from Sunday 12 midnight through Thursday 12 midnight that
exceeds 80% of the maximum demand load. Customers who violate the 80% requirement Havre
than four ~4} times during the month, or more than twice on the same day of the week, during the
months of June through September, are ineligible for service under this rate for twelve X12}months.
This rate is not applicable to resale service in any event, or to temporary, standby or supplementary
service except in conjunction with applicable rider.
NET MGNTHLY RATE
~ 1 } Facility Charge
Single-Phase $20.861bi1I
Three-Phase $2b.08Ibi11
plus;
~2} Demand Charge $6.721kW First 20 kW not billed}
plus;
~3} Energy Charge per billing period
First 2,500 kWh 7.02¢IkWh
Next 3,500 kWh 3.b7¢IkWh
Additional kWh 2.70¢Ikwh
plus;
t4} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge See Schedule ECA
MINIMUM BILLING
~ 1 } Facility Charge
plus;
~2} Demand Charge
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DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The demand used in calculating the Demand Charge for the billing period shall be the greater of: ~ l }
the actual kW demand supplied during the fifteen X15} minute period of maximum use during the
current billing period as determined by the City's demand meter less 24 kW; or ~2} zero ~4}.
ENERGY CHARGE
Billing for the Energy Charge shall be based on actual kWh cansumptian during the billing period.
Energy Charge = kWh in rate block x Rate per kWh in rate block
TYPE GF SERVICE
The City will supply single-phase service for three-phase service if available at the point of
delivery} at sixty ~6a} cycles and at any standard voltages available from the City's distribution
system through one standard transformation. Additional contractual arrangements between the City
and the Customer, subj ect to the Special Facilities Rider, maybe required where service of the type
desired by the Customer is not available at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten ~1 D} business
days after issuance.
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SCHEDULE AF
ATHLETIC FIELD
Effective 10101109}
APPLICATION
Applicable to all electric service metered at one point for use to light specified areas for athletic
events. This rate is not applicable to resale service in any event, or to temporary, standby, or
supplementary service except in conjunction with applicable rider.
NET MONTHLY RATE
~ 1 } Facility Charge
Single-Phase 1.07lbill
Three-Phase $31.~Olbill
plus;
~2} Energy Charge per billing period
Billing months of June through September:
Peak X2:00 PM to 7:00 PM} 7.96¢IkWh
Off Peak All Other Hours} 3.98 ¢IkWh
Billing months of October through May:
All hours 3.98 ¢IkWh
plus;
~3 } Demand Charge
Billing months of June through September;
Peak X2:00 PM - 7:0o PM} $4.941kW
Off Peak All Other Hours} $1.171kW
Billing months of October through May:
All hours $1.17IkW
plus;
(4} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge See Schedule ECA
1~
MINIMUM BILLING
For each billing period, the Customer shall be obligated to pay the following charges as a minimum,
whether or not any energy was actually used:
Single-Phase Facility Charge
Three-Phase Facility Charge
DETERMINATIGN GF DEMAND
The demand used in calculating the Demand Charge for the billing period shall be the actual kW demand supplied during the fifteen X15} minute period of maximum use during the current billing
period as determined by the City's demand meter.
ENERGY CHARGE
Billing for the Energy Charge shall be based on actual kwh consumption during the billing period.
Energy Charge = kwh in rate block x Rate per kwh in rate block
TYPE GF SERVICE
The City will supply single-phase or three-phase service at sixty X64} cycles and at any standard
voltages available from the City's distribution system through one standard transformation.
Additional contractual arrangements between the City and the Customer, subject to the Special
Facilities Rider, maybe required where service of the type desired by the Customer is not available
at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten (10} business
days after issuance.
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SCHEDULE LS
STREET LIGHTING
(Effective 10101109}
APPLICATIGN
Applicable to all street lighting owned and maintained by the City of Denton,
NET MGNTHLY RATE
~ 1 } Facility Charge
Rate Luminaire Type Facili , rt~ge
LSA 100 W Sodium Vapor $5.151bi11
LSB 250 W Sodium Vapor $7.301bi11
LSC 400 W Sadium Vapor $9.191bi11
plus;
~2} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge Current ECA per Schedule ECA} x
Bulb Wattage Factor where the
following Bulb Wattage Factors
apply};
Rate Luminaire Tie
Bulb Watts e Factor
LSA l OD W Sodium Vapor 48 kWh
LSB 250 W Sodium Vapor 105 kWh
LSC 400 W Sodium Vapor 159 kWh
TYPE GF SERVICE 1
The City will supply single-phase, sixty ~b0} cycle service at 120, 240, or 4S0 volts from the City's
distribution system through one standard transformation. Additional contractual arrangements
between the City and the customer, subject to the Special Facilities Rider, may be required where
service of the type desired by the customer is not available at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten ~ 10} business
days after issuance.
2l
SCHEDULE LT
TRAFFIC LIGHTING
Effective 10101109}
APPLICATION
Applicable to State and Local Government agencies that operate and maintain their own traffic
sign s.
NET MGNTHLY RATE
~1} Energy Charge per billing period 5.6~~IkWh
plus;
~2} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge See Schedule ECA
ENERGY CHARGE
Billing for the energy charge shall be based on actual kWh consumption during the billing period.
Energy Charge = kWh x kWh Rate
TYPE GF SERVICE
The City will supply single-phase, sixty X60} cycle service at 120 or 240 volts from the City's
distribution system through one standard transformation. Additional contractual arrangements
between the City and the Customer, subject to the Special Facilities Rider, may be required where
service of the type desired by the Customer is not available at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten X10} business
days after issuance.
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SCHEDULE UFL
UNMETERED SCHGCL ZGNEICRaSSING FLASHERS
Effective 14141149}
APPLICATIaN
Applicable to Local Government agencies that operate and maintain their own unmetered school
zonelcrossing flashers.
NET ANNUAL RATE
~ 1 } Energy Charge per billing period 5.62¢IkWh
plus;
~2} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge See Schedule ECA
ENERGY CHARGE
Billing for the energy charge shall be based on historical recorded annual kWh consumption. The
total billed usage divided by number of school zonelcrossing flashers will determine the average
kWh usage. This average consumption wi11 be billed for each school zonelcrossing flasher once
every twelve X12}months at the end of the fiscal year. Any accounts that are added during the year
will be billed on prorated consumption.
Energy Charge = kWh x kWh Rate
Annual Usage = 48 kWh per account
TYPE GF SERVICE
The City will supply single-phase, sixty X60} cycle: service at 124 or 240 volts from the City's
distribution system through one standard transformation, Additional contactual arrangements
between the City and the Customer, subject to the Special Facilities Rider, may be required where
service of the type desired by the Customer is not available at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be Tess than ten ~ l 0} business
days after issuance.
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SCHEDULE ULT
UNMETERED TRAFFIC LIGHTING
Effective 10101109}
APPLICATION
Applicable to Lacal Government agencies that operate and maintain their own unmetered traffic
sign s.
NET ANNUAL RATE
~1} Energy Charge per billing period 5.b2¢IkWh
plus;
~2} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge See Schedule ECA
ENERGY CHARGE
Billing for the energy charge shall be based on historical recorded annual kWh consumption. The
total. billed usage divided by number of lighted intersections will determine the average kWh usage.
This average consumption will be billed for each lighted intersection once every twelve X12}months
at the end of the fiscal year. Any accounts that are added during the year will be billed on prorated
consumption.
Energy Charge = kWh x kWh Rate
Annual Usage = 904 kWh per account
TYPE 4F SERVICE
The City will supply single-phase, sixty X60} cycle service at 120 or 240 volts from the City's
distribution system through one standard transformation. Additional contractual arrangements
between the City and the Customer, subject to the Special Facilities Rider, may be required where
service of the type desired by the Customer is not available at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten X10) business
ays a er issuance.
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SCHEDULE L0
OTHER LIGHTING
Effective l 010119}
APPLICATION
Applicable to Texas Department of Transportation unmetered and metered safety lighting systems
and continuous lighting systems as those terms are defined in Texas Administrative Code, Title 43,
Part 1, Chapter 25, Subchapter A, Rule X25.1 1.
DEFINITION
The following definitions apply to this Schedule LO:
Hours of Operation Per Billing Period = 333 hours
Bulb Wattage is the rated wattage of the luminaire bulb
NET MONTHLY RATE LOA~Unrnetered Lighting
~ 1 } Energy Charge per billing period 5.62¢1 kWh
plus;
~2} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge Current ECA per Schedule ECA} x
Bulb Wattage11000} x ~Haurs of
Operation Per Billing Period}
ENERGY CHARGE_LOA ~Unmetered Lig~
Billing for the Energy Charge shall be based on estimated kWh consumption during the
billing period.
Energy Charge = kWh Rate x Bulb Wattage11000} x Hours of operation Per Billing
Period}
NET MONTHLY RATE LOB Metered Li~g~~
~ 1 } Energy Charge per billing period 5.62 ¢IkWh
plus;
~2} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge See Schedule ECA
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ENERGY CHARGE LOB Metered Li tin
Billing for the Energy Charge shall be based on actual kWh consumption during the billing period.
Energy Charge = kWh x kWh Rate
TYPE CF SERVICE
The City will supply single-phase, sixty X60} cycle service at 120 or 240 volts from the City's
distribution system through one standard transformation. Additional contractual arrangements
between the City and the Customer, subs ect to the Special Facilities Rider, may be required where
service of the type desired by the Customer is not available at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten X10} business
days after issuance.
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SCHEDULE DD
SECURITY LIGHTING
Effective 10101109}
APPLICATION
Applicable to any customer within the area served by the City's electric distribution system far
outdoor area lighting when such lighting facilities are operated as an extension of the City's
distribution system.
NET MONTHLY RATE
~ 1 } Facility Charge
Rate Luminaire Tyke Facili Char e
DSA 100 W Sodium Vapor $ 8.141bi11
DSB 250 W Sodium Vapor $10.761bi11
DSC 400 W Sodium Vapor $12.971bi11
DHA 250 W Metal Halide $12.651bi11
DHB 400 W Metal Halide $15.07Ibill
plus;
~2} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge
Current ECA per Schedule ECA} x Monthly Bulb Wattage Factor where the following
Bulb Wattage Factors apply};
Rate Luminaire Tie Bulb'~Vattag~ Factor
DSA 100 W Sodium Vapor 48 kWh
DSB 250 W Sodium Vapor 105 kWh
DSC 400 W Sodium Vapor 159 kWh
DHA 250 W Metal Halide 105 kWh
DHB 400 W Metal Halide 159 kWh
TYPE OF SERVICE
The City shall furnish, install, maintain and deliver electric service to automatically controlled, metal
halide or sodium vapor lighting fixtures conforming to the City's standards and subject to its
published rules and regulations.
Where necessary for proper illumination or where existing poles are inadequate, the City will install
or cause to be installed, one (1} woad pole with the necessary lighting hardware and overhead
conductor for each installed light, at a distance not to exceed eighty (80'} feet from existing lines, at
no charge to the Customer. Additional contractual arrangements between the City and the customer,
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subject to the Special Facilities Rider, may be required where the eighty DSO'} feet distance limit is
exceeded or service of the type desired by the Customer is otherwise not available at the point of
service.
TERM OF CONTRACT
A two ~2} year contract shall be agreed to and signed by each Customer desiring Security Lighting
Service authorizing fixed monthly charges, which may be reviewed annually, and to be applied to the
Customer's monthly municipal utilities bill, In the event that a Customer requests the removal of the
urllt or discontinuance of the service prior to completion of two ~2} years, the remainder of the
contract period shall become due and payable. After the end of the initial two ~2} year contract,
service shall continue on a month-to-month basis and may be canceled by either party upon thirty
~3 0}days notice.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten ~ 10} business
days er issuance.
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SCHEDULE DDL
DECGRATIVE DaWNTGWN LIGHTING
Effective l olo l 109}
APPLICATIGN
Applicable to any Customer requesting service on the perimeter of the historic County Courthouse
Square located in downtown Denton and served by the City's existing electric distribution system
for outdoor area lighting at said location.
NET MaNTHLY RATE
~ 1 } Facility Charge $4.041bi11
plus;
~2} Energy Cost Adjustment Current ECA per Schedule ECA} x
X350 kWh per Customer}
TYPE GF SERVICE
The City shall furnish, install, maintain and deliver electric service to automatically controlled
lighting f xtures conforming to the City's standards and subject to its published rules and
regulations. The service is provided between dusk and midnight. Additional contractual
arrangements between the City and the Customer, subject to the Special Facilities Rider, may be
required where service of the type desired by the Customer is not available at the point of service.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten ~ l o} business
days after issuance.
FACILITY CHARGE
The Facility Charge shall be assessed on each bill rendered.
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SCHEDULE DSL
NON-STANDARD STREET LIGHTING
Effective 10101109}
APPLICATION
Applicable to street lighting owned and maintained by the Customer. Availability of this service is
contingent on the existence of an executed Special Facilities Rider between the legally responsible
party and the City under which the legally responsible party accepts all responsibilities, both legal
and financial, related to operation and maintenance of the subject lights, including but not limited to
payment of all applicable energy charges.
NET MONTHLY RATE
~l} Energy Charge S.b2¢IkWh
Energy Charge = kWh Rate} x Bulb Wattage Factor}
plus;
~2} Energy Cost Adjustment Charge
Current ECA per Schedule ECA} x Monthly Bulb Wattage Factor where the following
Bulb Wattage Factors apply};
Rate Luminaire Tie Bulb Watta e Factor
DLSA 100 W Sodium Vapor 48 kWh
DLSB 250 W Sodium Vapor 105 kWh
DLSC 400 W Sodium Vapor 159 kWh
DLHA 250 W Metal Halide 105 kWh
DLHB 400 W Metal Halide 159 kWh
Other -For any lamp types installed by owner that are not included in the list above, a
Bulb Wattage Factor will be determined for each unique type.
TYPE OF SERVICE
The City shall deliver single-phase, sixty ~60~ cycle service at 120 or 240 volts to the site for non-
standard streetlight fixtures supplied by the customer, and installed by the City in accordance with
Municipal Code requirements. Additional contractual arrangements between the City and the
customer, subject to the Special Facilities Rider, may be required where service of the type desired
by the Customer is not available at the point of service.
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ADDITIONAL SERVICE CHARGES
If the City is required to maintain the privately owned lights to ensure public safety, the owner of
the lights may be subs ect to additional service charges. The additional service charges shall be the
actual cost of performing any work required to perform the necessary maintenance including but not
limited to:
Labor Regular time or overtime labor hourly rates in effect at the time the work is
performed for all personnel performing the work. Labor charges shall be
based on a one ~ 1 } hour minimum with all additional time above the
minimum to be measured to the nearest one-quarter hour.
Transportation To be billed by hours or miles, as applicable, according to the estimated cost
of operating the required equipment.
Material Any material needed to repair andlor maintain facilities will be billed at City
of Denton warehouse cost plus 25%.
Administrative Fee 10% of the total labor, transportation, and material costs.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill far utility services shall not be less than ten ~ 10} business
days aver issuance.
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SCHEDULE T1
TEMPORARY SERVICE
Effective 10/01/09
APPLICATIaN
Applicable when a Customer requests electric service on a short term or temporary basis where a
customer has received a permit from the City Building Inspections Department. This rate is not
applicable after the certificate of occupancy or building f nal inspection has been issued.
NET MGNTHLY RATE
~ 1 ~ Facility Charge
SinglewPhase $15.801bi11
Three-Phase $21.101bi11
plus;
~2) Energy Charge per billing period 7.11 ¢IkWh
plus;
~3~ Energy Cost Adjustment Charge See Schedule ECA
MINIMUM BILLING
For each billing period, the Customer shall be obligated to pay the following charges as a minimum,
whether or not any energy was actually used:
Single-Phase Facility Charge
Three-Phase Facility Charge
ENERGY CHARGE
Billing for the Energy Charge shall be based on actual kwh consumption during the billing period.
Energy Charge = kwh x kwh Rate
TYPE ~F SERVICE
The City will supply single-phase service at sixty X60} cycles at a standard secondary voltage
available at the site. Additional contractual arrangements between the City and the Customer,
subject to the Special Facilities Rider, m.ay be required where service of the type desired by the
Customer is not available at the point of service.
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ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY SERVICE CHARGES
Labor Regular time or overtime labor hourly rates in effect at the time the
work is performed for all personnel performing the work, Labor
charges shall be based on a one ~ 1) hour minimum with all additional
time above the minimum to be measured to the nearest one-quarter
hour.
Transportation To be billed by hours or miles, as applicable, according to the
estimated cost of operating the required equipment.
Material Material that cannot be salvaged shall be billed at City of Denton
Warehouse cost plus 25%, plus applicable sales tax. At the time a
temporary service is removed or converted, any loss of the installed
material due to negligence or willful action by the Customer will be
billed separately to the Customer at replacement cost plus 25%, plus
applicable sales tax.
Administrative Fee 10% of the total labor, transportation, and material costs.
PAYMENT
The due date for the payment of the bill for utility services shall not be less than ten ~ 10} business
days after issuance.
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SCHEDULE IDR
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT RIDER
(Effective 10101109}
PURPGSE
The purpose of this rider is to facilitate local economic growth and expand the ad valorem tax base
of the City of Denton.
AVAILABILITY
This rider is available to the Customers who:
~1} Receive service from Rate Schedules GSL or TGS; and
~2} Pay City of Denton ad valorem tax; and
~3} Receive no electric service discounts other than those specifically defined in the
GSL or TGS rate schedules.
APPLICATIGN
This rider is available to electric service supplied at any one location. It is for firm electric service
applicable to new and existing Customers as described below, over a five ~5}year period. This rider
is available to the following classes of Customers:
~l} New customers whose electric service represents demand not previously served by
the City at any location in the City's service area in the last twelve ~ 12} months,
where such metered demand will be in excess of 225 kVA or 20o kw, as estimated
and mutually agreed upon by the Director of Electric Utilities and the customer.
~2} Existing customers served under Rate Schedules GSL or TGS who increase their
prior existing metered demand by 225 kVA or 2~0 kw. This increase shall be
verif ed by sub-metering fat the Customers expense} the additional load. If sub-
metering is not possible, at the discretion of the Director of Electric Utilities, the
increase may be verified by comparing athree-month rolling average of the new
level of demand to the prior demand averaged for corresponding months. During
periods in which this verification method cannot be applied, the Director of Electric
Utilities and the Customer may develop a mutually agreed-upon formula to estimate
the base and additional demand levels.
NET MGNTHLY RATE
The Customer shall be charged under the appropriate applicable rate schedules with the exception
that the monthly billing demand for GSL} or system demand and on-peak demand for TGS} will
be ad j usted in accordance with the following table:
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Time Period Reduction to Billin Demand
First Year 50%
Second Year 40%
Third Year 30°/a
Fourth Year 20%
Fifth Year 10%
CONTRACT PERIOD
The term of the contract will be for five ~5}years.
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SCHEDULE GRP
GREENSENSE ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAM
Effective 14141149}
PROGRAM SUMMARY
The objective of the GreenSense Energy Efficiency Rebate Program ~"Program"} is to reduce
energy demand and consumption by promoting energy conservation, thereby reducing the utility
bills of Denton Municipal Electric DME} customers, reducing the peak load of the DME's electric
system, reducing emissions in the state, and promoting energy conservation. The Program offers
incentives, in the form of rebates on the electric service bills of DME retail customers and cash
incentives to builders. Cash incentives may be paid to residential retail customers far the
installation of photovoltaic applications.
Program applicants will be able to qualify for multiple incentives simultaneously. A separate
application may be necessary for each incentive. The Program will be in effect each fiscal year
beginning on October 1, until the allotted funding is depleted or until cancellation of the program by
DME. At the time the funds are depleted, no additional applications for participation will be
accepted until the nest fiscal year.
Qualifying applicants must receive electric service from DME and must be a customer in good
standing. The Program guidelines and payments are subject to change by DME without prior
notice. DME may, at any time, discontinue the Program without prior notice. The current
program guidelines may be found in the GreenSense Energy Eff ciency Rebate Program Manual
located at www.dmepower.com.
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SCHEDULE UPS
UNINTERRUPTIBLE P4WERSUPPLY
Effective 1010110}
APPLICATION
Applicable to any Customer who, by written agreement, receives service for an uninterruptible power
supply for a computer or other electrical equipment. Uninterruptible Power Supplies provided under
this Schedule UPS are of the standby type.
NET MONTHLY RATE
~ 1 } Facility Charge:
0-300 Watts Uninterruptible Power Supply $ 7.80lbill
3 01-700 Watts Uninterruptible Power Supply $14.901bi11
701-1,200 Watts Uninterruptible Power Supply $3 L851bi11
plus;
~2} Installation Charge $25.75
For any Uninterruptible Power Supply other than the sizes specified above, the monthly
Customer Charge will be based on the following formula:
~ 1 } Monthly Charge:
5% of Annual Maintenance Cost
12 months
plus;
6% Annual Return of Investment
12 months
plus;
8% Interest on a Five ~5}Year Life
TYPE OF SERVICE
The City shall furnish, install, maintain an automatically controlled alternating current power backup
unit conforming to the City's standards and sub j ect to its published rules and regulations.
PAYMENT
Bills are due when rendered, and become past due if not paid within fifteen ~l 5} calendar days from
date of issuance.
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SCHEDULE ECA
ENERGY COST ADJUSTMENT
Effective 10101109}
The Energy Cost Adjustment ECA} rate shall be set by the Public Utilities Board. The ECA rate
shall be reviewed on a monthly basis and adjusted as defined below to recover the variable cost of
ever delivered to customers. Variable energy cost includes the variable cost of Texas Municipal gY
Power A enc ~TMPA} energy ~excluding the portion of TMPA s energy charge associated with g Y .
fixed costs ,the variable cost of purchased energy excluding demand payments or fees for services}, }
and fuel costs.
ENERGY COST ADJUSTMENT BALANCING ACCOUNT CALCULATION
The ECA Balancing Account shall be calculated using the following formula:
ECA Balancing Account = Actual plus Pro j ected ECA revenue} - ~Proj ected Energy Cost}
where:
Projected Energy Cost = Actual plus Projected cumulative cost of fuel} +~Actual plus
Projected cumulative variable cost of TMPA energy} + Actual
plus Proj ected cumulative variable purchased energy cost}.
The Director of Electric Utilities or hislher designee sha11 calculate the ECA Balancing Account
balance monthly. In the event that the ECA Balancing Account balance calculated during the last
month of each fiscal quarter December, March, June, and September} is greater than or less than zero
dollars $0 b $500,000 or more during the next quarter, the Electric Utility Director or hislher ~}y
designee shall recommend to the Public Utilities Board an ECA rate adjustment sufficient to
recoverlreturn any underlover collection, and maintain DME in a financially sound position. The
Public Utilities Board shall consider that recommendation and may adjust the ECA rate for the
quarter immediately following as necessary to maintain DME in a financially sound position.
ENERGY COST ADJUSTMENT CALCULATIGN
ECA =[(Projected Energy Cost} + ECA Balancing Account}]I~Projected kwh sales}
ENERGY COST ADJUSTMENT CHARGE
The Energy Cost Adjustment Charge shall be based on actual kWh consumption during the billing
peno .
Energy Cost Adjustment Charge = kWh x ECA rate
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EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCE ECA RATE ADJUSTMENT
In the event that the ECA Balancing Account balance calculated for any month is greater than or
less than zero dollars ~$0~ by $2,500,000 or more during the next month, the Electric Utility
Director or hislher designee shall recommend to the Public Utilities Board an ECA rate adjustment
sufficient to recoverlreturn any underlover collection, and maintain DME in a financially sound
position. The Public Utilities Board shall consider that recommendation and may adjust the ECA
rate for the month immediately following as necessary to maintain DME in a financially sound
position.
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SCHEDULE RCA
RENEWABLE COST ADJUSTMENT
Effective 10101109}
The Renewable Cost Adjustment RCA} rate shall be set by the Public Utilities Board. The RCA rate
shall be reviewed on a quarterly basis and adjusted as defined below to recover the cost of renewable
energy delivered to customers. Renewable energy cost includes the Energy Cost Adjustment Charge
see Schedule ECA} plus the cost of Renewable Energy Credits ~REC}purchased.
RENEWABLE COST ADJUSTMENT BALANCING ACCOUNT CALCULATION
The RCA Balancing Account shall be calculated using the following formula:
RCA Balancing Account = Actual plus Pro j ected RCA revenue} Proj ected Renewable
Energy Cost}
Where:
Projected Renewable Energy Cost = Actual plus Projected cumulative ECA cost} + Actual
plus Projected REC cost}
During the last month of each f scat year quarter December, March, June, and September},the
Director of Electric Utilities or hislher designee shall calculate the RCA Balancing Account balance.
In the event that the RCA Balancing Account balance calculated during the last month of each f scat
quarter is greater than zero dollars ~$0} by $100,004 or more during the next quarter, the Electric
Utility Director or hislher designee shall recommend to the Public Utilities Board an RCA rate
adjustment sufficient to recoverlreturn any underlover collection, and maintain DME in a financially
sound position. The Public Utilities Board shall consider that recommendation and may adjust the
RCA rate for the quarter immediately following.
RENEWABLE COST ADJUSTMENT CALCULATION
RCA =ECA + [Pro j ected Renewable Energy Cost}I~Proj ected kWh sales}]
Where:
Proj ected Renewable Energy Cost =Actual + Proj ected REC cost
RENEWABLE COST ADJUSTMENT CHARGE
The Renewable Cost Adjustment Charge shall be based on actual kWh consumption during the
billing period.
Renewable Cost Adjustment Charge = kWh x RCA rate
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EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCE RCA RATE ADJUSTMENT
In the event that an Extraordinary Circumstance ECA Rate Adjustment is made see Schedule ECA}
the RCA shall be adjusted concurrently with the Extraordinary Circumstance ECA Rate Adjustment
by substituting the new ECA rate in the Renewable Cost Adjustment Calculation formula above.
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SCHEDULE DGR
DISTRIBUTED GENERATION FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES RIDER
Effective 1010110}
APPLICATION
This Rider is available to any retail customer receiving electric service under a DME residential
electric rate schedule who owns and operates an on-site generating system powered by a
renewable resource capable of producing not more than ten ~ 10} kw of power, and who
interconnects with the DME electric system. Renewable energy technology is any technology
that exclusively relies on an energy source that is naturally regenerated over a short time and
derived directly or indirectly from the sun or wind. A renewable energy technology does not
rely on energy resources derived from fossil fuels, waste products from fossil fuels, or waste
products from inorganic sources. This Rider applies to a Customer-owned generating system
that primarily offsets part or all of the Customer's electric service provided by DME.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
All charges, character of service, and terms and conditions of the electric rate schedule under
which the Customer receives service shall apply except as expressly altered by this Rider.
The Customer shall comply with the current DME technical requirements for distributed
generation interconnection, The Customer shall obtain approval from DME before the Customer
energizes the customer's on-site generating system or interconnects it with the DME electric
system. The Customer shall submit to DME a completed interconnection application form and
signed Standard Agreement for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of Distributed Generation
Agreement. The minimum term of an Agreement under this Rider is one year, extended
automatically unless terminated by either party with sixty days advance written notice
The Customer is responsible for. the costs of interconnecting with the DME electric system,
includin transformers, service lines, or other equipment determined necessary by DME for safe g .
installation and operation of the Customer's equipment with the City's system. The Customer ~s
responsible for any costs associated with required inspections and permits.
METERING
Metering under this Rider shall be performed by a single meter capable of registering the flow of
electricity in two directions delivered and received} to determine the Customer's net energy
flow.
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RATE
Beginning in a billing period after a Customer receives approval to interconnect the Customer's
on-site generating system from the City of Denton, all energy generated by the Customer's
system and delivered to the DME electric system will be considered renewable energy.
The Customer shall be billed for alI energy delivered by DME to the Customer under the
approved residential rates.
For any generation delivered by the Customer's system to the DME system up to the amount of
energy delivered by DME to the Customer, the City shall credit the Customer's account for the
energy generated as follows:
Generation Credit = kWh delivered from the Customer's approved system}
x RG rate see Schedule RG}
For all energy delivered by the Customer's system to the DME system that exceeds the amount
of energy delivered by DME to the Customer, the City shall credit the Customer's account for
the energy generated as follows:
Excess Generation Credit = (kWh delivered from the Customer's system}
x RCA rate see Schedule RCA}.
Any Billing Period Credit shall be applied to the utility charges due from the Customer to the
City of Denton for the billing period.
INDEMNIFICATIGN
The Customer operating the renewable distributed generation system indemnifies DME and
holds DME harmless for all damages and injuries to DME, the Customer, or others arising out of
Customer's use, ownership or operation of Customer's distributed generation facilities in parallel
with DME's system. Customer is solely responsible for providing adequate protection for
operating in parallel with DME's system in such a manner that faults or other disturbances on the
DME system do not cause damage to the Customer's distributed generation equipment.
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SCHEDULE IWG
INDEPENDENT WHOLESALE GENERATOR RIDER
Effective 10101109}
APPLICATION
The Independent Wholesale Generator IWG} rate is applicable to generating installations often
~ 10} MW or less interconnected to and operating in parallel with DME's distribution system, for
the sole purpose of delivering the net output gross output minus auxiliary load and step up
transformer loses} of said generating installation to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas
~ERCOT} transmission grid for sale in the ERCOT wholesale power market. DME will
interconnect the IWG pursuant to the terms of the DME standard Agreement for Interconnection
and Parallel Operation of Independent Wholesale Generation. other services or special
requirements for interconnection of a specif c generating facility, not included in the DME
standard Agreement for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of Independent Wholesale
Generation, requested by the IWG Customer, or required by DME may be provided pursuant to
negotiation and agreement by both the IWG Customer and DME. The provision of said
additional services or requirements shall be recorded in the form of an addendum to the DME
standard Agreement for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of Independent Wholesale
Generation.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
At a minimum, the IWG Customer shall comply with the current DME technical requirements
for independent wholesale generation interconnection specified in the DME standard Agreement
for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of Distributed Generation. The IWG Customer may
not begin construction of its facilities until an Agreement for Interconnection and Parallel
Operation of Distributed Generation has been signed by both the IWG Customer and the City of
Denton, The IWG Customer shall obtain approval from DME before the IWG Customer begins
operation of its generating system or interconnects it with the DME electric system. The IWG
Customer is responsible for any costs associated with required City of Denton andlor DME
inspections and permits.
PRE-INTERCONNECTION STUDIES
DME may, at its sole discretion perform pre-interconnection studies DME or the City of Denton
deems appropriate, which may include, but are not restricted to, a service study, coordination
study, emissions impact study, and utility system impact study. In instances where such studies
are deemed necessary, the scope of such studies shall be based on the characteristics of the
particular IWG generation system to be interconnected, DME's distribution system at the
specified proposed locations}, and environmental characteristics of the Denton County area. Such studies will also determine whether the electric interconnection can be made consistent
with safe and reliable operation of DME's distribution system. The cost of such analysis will be
the responsibility of the IWG Customer. A cost estimate will be provided and agreed to by the
IWG Customer prior to DME or the City performing the studies.
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SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS
The IWG Customer will be required to install, operate, and maintain in good order and repair,
and without cost to DME, all facilities required by DME for the safe operation of the IWG
system in parallel with DME's electric system. The IWG Customer's IWG system shall be
installed, operated, and maintained by the IWG Customer at all times in conformity with good
electrical practice and shall comply with the National Electric Code, the National Electric Safety
Code, any applicable local codes and any applicable DME service standards included in the
DME Agreement for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of Independent Wholesale
Generation
Any modifications or additions to DME's electrical system caused by the addition of the
Customer's IWG system will be solely at the IWG Customer's expense. However, the IWG
Customer will not acquire any ownership in these facilities. The modifications and additions
may include, but are not restricted to, the upgrading of transformer insulation levels and
lightening arrester ratings, the replacement of circuit breakers due to increased fault current
levels, additional protective relaying and any additional metering. Further, DME may require
that a communications channel~s~ be installed at the IWG Customer's expense as part of the
relay protection, remote control, remote metering, SCADA telemetry, andlor direct voice contact
between DME and the IWG Customer.
RATE
The rates charged the IWG Customer shall consist of a minimum monthly Facility Charge plus a
monthly distribution charge plus a monthly distribution line loss charge. These charges shall be
calculated as follows:
Monthly Facility Charge:
The IWG Customer shall pay DME a monthly facility charge sufficient to
compensate DME for its investment in special facilities dedicated exclusively to
providing the IWG Customer service andlor that are necessary to ensure that the quality of service provided to other customers is not adversely affected pursuant
to the requirements of the SYSTEM MODIFICATION provisions set forth above.
The minimum monthly facility charge shall be $65.55.
Distribution Delivery Charge:
The IWG Customer shall pay DME a monthly distribution delivery charge equal
to $x.06 times the IWG Customer's delivery demand. The IWG Customer's
delivery demand shall be the greatest of the IWG Customer's maximum 15
minute net capacity output as measured at the IWG Customer's IWG site, the
minimum billing kW shall be as established in the DME Agreement for
Interconnection and Parallel Operation of Independent Wholesale Generation, or
1,500 kW.
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Distribution Line Loss Charge;
The IWG Customer shall pay DME a monthly distribution line loss charge equal to
the applicable monthly Energy Cost Adjustment ~ECA} charge see schedule ECA}
times monthly energy losses. Monthly energy losses shall be calculated as the
metered monthly kilowatt-hour output of the IWG Customer's IWG generating
units} as measured at the IWG Customer's IWG site times five X5.0} percent.
Generator Auxiliary Load Standby Charge:
The IWG Customer shall pay the DME General Service Large rate for any electric
service used by the IWG Customer to serve generator auxiliary load as a result of
demand and energy requirements placed upon DME resulting from planned or
forced outage of the IWG Customer's IWG generation units}.
Electric Service to Structures and tither Facilities Other than Generator Auxiliary Load:
All charges, character of service, and terms and conditions of the applicable City of
Denton electric rate schedules} under which the IWG Customer receives DME
electric service for structures or other facilities not specifically supplying auxiliary
service directly to its generating units} shall apply except as expressly altered by this
Rider.
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SCHEDULE CGR
CGMMERCIAL RENEWABLE ENERGY SERVICE RIDER
Effective 10101109}
This Rider defines the manner by which commercial customers may purchase predetermined
1004 kWh blocks of energy or 104% of actual energy consumption from renewable resources by
substituting the Renewable Cost Adjustment Charge see Schedule RCA} in lieu of the Energy
Cost Adjustment see Schedule ECA} specified in their applicable rate Schedule.
APPLICATIGN
This Rider is applicable to any non-residential Customer receiving service under rate schedules
GSS, GSM, GSL, G1, TGS, or WK atone point of delivery and measured through one meter.
This Rider is not applicable to resale service in any event, or to temporary, standby, or
supplementary service.
NET MGNTHLY RATE
A customer eligible for service under this Rider may elect to purchase renewable energy at the
Renewable Cost Adjustment Charge, determined in accordance with Schedule RCA. Said customer
may elect to purchase 1400 kWh blocks of energy at the RCA rate, with the remainder of the
customer's energy use charged at the ECA rate or to purchase all energy used at the RCA rate. All
other charges contained in the customer's applicable rate Schedule shall continue to apply, as
specified in said Schedule. Said customer's energy charge shall be calculated as follows.
Either;
Total Energy Charge = ~~Y x 1400 kWh} x RCA] + ~ [Total Energy Used} - ~Y x 1000 kWh}~ x ECA
where:
Customer has elected to purchase a portion of its energy consumption at the RCA and:
Y= Number of 1004 kwh RCA blocks elected by said customer
0r:
Total Energy Charge =Total Energy Used x RCA
where:
Customer has elected to purchase its entire energy consumption at the RCA
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TERMS OF SERVICE
To exercise the energy supply choice made available by this Rider, an eligible customer must enter
into a separate written agreement with Denton Municipal Electric that specifies either a specific
number of 1000 kwh energy blocks to be purchased at the Renewable Cost Adjustment Charge or
specifies that 100% of said customer's monthly energy consumption is to be purchased at the
Renewable Cost Adjustment Charge. The minimum term for a Schedule CGR agreement shall be 6
months.
This Rider replaces the Energy Cost Adjustment Charge for participating customers.
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SCHEDULE SFR
SPECIAL FACILITIES RIDER
Effective 10101109}
~1} All service shall be offered from available facilities. If a customer service characteristic
requires facilities and devices not normally and readily available at the location which the
customer requests service, the total cost incurred by DME for all facilities installed, buried,
relocated andlor removed shall be the responsibility of the Customer and subject to a special
contract entered into between DME and the Customer. This contract shall be signed by both
parties prior to DME providing service to the Customer.
~2} Billing far services beyond the delivery of electricity, utilized by the Customer, may be
subject to a special contract entered into between DME and the Customer. This contract
shall be signed by both parties prior to DME providing service to Customer.
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SCHEDULE DFR
DARK FIBER RATE
(Effective 10101109}
APPLICATION
Service is available to any customer to the extent there is any excess capacity respecting Denton
Municipal Electric's f ber optic cable facilities, within the area served by Denton Municipal
Electric's ("DME"} distribution system, for the purpose of point-to-point dark fiber optic cable
connectivity intended forthetransport ofhigh-speed data.
MONTHLY RATE
(1 } Fiber Mileage Charge $400 per fiber pairlmile, per month; and
(2} Building Presence Charge $180 per location, per month
Total Fiber Rate $580 per fiber pairlmile, per month, per location
RATE GUIDELINES
(1 } The muvmum quantity of fiber to be leased shall be one (1 }fiber pair. All fiber pairs
furnished to the customer shall consist of two (2} fibers.
(2} The minimum Fiber Mileage Charge is for one (1 } fiber pairlmile.
(3} After the first mile, Fiber Mileage Charge will be charged in increments of the nearest
one-ten 0.1 } mi e.
(4} All costs associated with ingress to a customer's location from the DME right-of way
shall be billed directly to the customer, and are not included in the Fiber Mileage
Charge and the Building Presence Charge and shall be paid to Denton Municipal
Electric within fifteen (15}calendar days from the date of issuance of the bill.
(5} The Fiber Mileage Charge calculation is based upon the actual fiber pair distance
along the DME distribution system rights-of-way. The Fiber Mileage Charge is not
based upon any other method of calculation. The Fiber Mileage Charge is not based
upon any distance determination, such as the distance the crow flies, or from point-to-
point.
(6} The Fiber Mileage Charge distance shall be capped at two (2} times the direct point-to-
pointdistance.
DISCOUNTS
Special discounts will be applied for fiber pairs to the same location, and for fiber pairs for long-
term contracts in the amounts as shown in the table below. The discount applicable to a customer
shall not be a cumulative total of all the discounts offered. The discount any customer is entitled to
shall be the largest single discount applicable to that customer's service.
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Discount Type Discount Discount Type Discount
Term of Lease % Number of Fibers
5-7 Years 30% 1-2 Fibers (Mileage Charge 0%
8-10 Years 45% 3-6 Fibers) Mileage 9.7%
Char e
7-12 FiberslMileage Charge 19%
12 or more FiberslMileage 28,7%
Charge
TYPE OF SERVICE
The City shall furnish, install, maintain, and deliver only point-to-point dark fiber connectivity far
the purpose of transporting high-speed data with a maximum loss of no more than 9.~ dB.
PAYMENT
Bills are due when rendered and become past due if not paid within fifteen X15}calendar days from
date of issuance.
TERM OF LEASE CONTRACT
All dark fiber lease contracts shall be for a minimum term of five ~5}years.
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SECTION 2. That the Assistant City Manager for Utilities is hereby authorized to
expend funds to issue rebates to electric utility customers in the form and type set forth in
Schedule GRP, as the installation of energy efficient is in the best interest of the City of Denton,
Texas, as such will reduce energy demand and consumption, reduce the peak load of the DME's
electric system, reduce emissions in the state, and promote energy conservation, which are public
purposes of the City.
SECTION 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in force when the provisions of
this ordinance became effective which are inconsistent, or in conflict with the terms or provisions
contained in this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
SECTION 4. That if any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in
this ordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance, and the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, hereby declares it would have enacted
such remaining portions despite any such invalidity.
SECTION 5. That 's ordinance and the rates herein adopted shall become effective,
charged, and applied to all electric services rendered by Denton Municipal Electric, and all energy
usage by customers of Denton Municipal Electric effective with the first billing issued on and after
October 1, 2009; and a copy of said rates shall be maintained on file in the Office of the City Secretary of the City of Denton, Texas.
f ~ PASSED AND APPROVED this the ~ ~ day of ~ ~ r , 2409.
MARK A. BURROUG~IS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
By. ~
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
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By:
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