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DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSIONER RAPER
COMMISSION SECRETARY
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM:CURTIS THADEN
DATE:MAY 08,2015
RE:ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER TARIFF ADVICE NO 15-01,
PROPOSED REVISIONS TO SCHEDULE 300 AND RULE 10,
CASE NO.GNR-U-14-01
On April 23,2015,PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power submitted Tariff
Advice 15-01 to revise Rocky Mountain Power’s Electric Service Schedule No.300
(Regulation Charges)and Electric Service Regulation Rule 10 (Termination of Service
and Payment Arrangements),to comply with Commission Order No 33229,Case No.
GNR-U-14-01.which provides Rocky Mountain Power an exemption to UCRR 311(4)
and (5).The Company requests that the proposed revisions become effective May 18,
2015.
BACKGROUND
On September 30,2014.Avista Corporation.Idaho Power Company,and
PacitiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power,petitioned the Commission for an Order
exempting them from Customer Relations Rule (UCRR)311.04 and .05 (IDAPA
31.21.01.11.04 and .05).Briefly,subsection (4)requires the utility to attempt to meet
customers at their home or businesses before disconnecting their service for non-payment
to provide an opportunity for the customer to pay their bill and avoid disconnection.
Subsection (5)requires the utility to inform customers how they can have service restored
if payment is not made at the time of disconnection.
DECISION MEMORANDUM -I -MAY 8,2015
Rule 10.8 (a)(Sheet 1OR.7)has been updated to remove a sentence regarding the
Company’s payment arrangement practices,which states in part that the Company
collects payment at the service address.Rule 10.9 (c)(Sheet IOR.8)changes the name of
Field Service Collection Charge to Field Visit Charge to better reflect the purpose of the
charge and revises the text to cIarif’when the charge will apply.
Schedule 300 (Sheet 300.1)has been updated to reflect the name change of the
Field Service Collection Charge as described above.Schedule 300 (Sheet 300.2)has
been updated to specify the days when the holiday service connection and reconnection
charges apply.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Rocky Mountain Power’s proposed changes to
Schedule 300 and Rule 10.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve the changes set forth in this Tariff Advice
with an effective date of May 18,2015?
(11.4.
Curtis Thadcn
Udmcmos/RMP GNR-U-14-Ol dcc memo
DECISIONMEMORANDUM -2-MAY8,2015
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
‘4 POWER
“A DIVIStON OP PAOPICORP
First-Second_Revision of Sheet No.1OR.7
I.P.U.C.No.1 Canceling First Revision ofOriginal Sheet No.1OR.7
7.RESTRICTIONS ON TERMINATION OF SERVICE (continued)
(e)The Company will not terminate service without written notice to the residents or occupants
of a building or mobile home court where service is master-metered or a residence where
the Customer billed is not a resident or occupant of the premises being served.The
Company will noti’the residents or occupants of its intent to terminate service at least two
(2)calendar days,excluding weekends and holidays,prior to the proposed date of
termination and shall afford the person or persons receiving the service,a reasonable
opportunity to negotiate directly with the Company and to purchase service in their own
names.
8.PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
(a)When a Customer cannot pay a bill in full,the Company shall continue to serve the
Customer if the Customer and the Company agree on a reasonable portion of the
outstanding bill to be paid immediately,and the manner in which the balance of the
outstanding bill shall be paid.For Cuatomera who are unable to come to the Company’s
local office to make payment arangemento,tho Company ll,upon request by the
Customer,make paont arrangemonto over the telephone,by mail or at the Customer’s
home.
(b)In deciding on the reasonableness of a particular agreement,the Company will take into
account the Customer’s ability to pay,the size of the unpaid balance,the Customer’s
payment history,and the amount of time and reasons why the debt is outstanding.
(c)Payments are to be applied to the oldest balance owed on the Customer’s bill,except in the
case of a disputed bill.If the Customer disputes a bill,the Customer’s payments are to be
applied to the oldest undisputed amount.
(d)If a Customer fails to make the payment agreed upon by the date that it is due,the Company
may,but is not obligated to,enter into a second such agreement.
(e)No payment arrangement shall be binding upon a Customer if it requires the Customer to
forego any right provided for in these regulations.
(1)Payment arrangements may be in the form of a Level Pay Plan that will equalize monthly
payments of all arrears,if any,and anticipated future bill amounts over a period of not less
than one year.No Customer agreeing to a reasonable payment arrangement is required to
choose tins plan.
(g)The first payment under the arrangement will be due one business day afier the
arrangement,unless the Company grants an extension.If the initial payment is not made,or
if any check not honored by the bank is offered as initial payment,the Company may
terminate service upon 24-hour notice to the Customer.
_____________________________________________(Continued)
Submitted Under Advice Letter No.09 0115-01
ISSUED:Aust 25,2009ApHl 23,2015 EFFECTWE:September!,2009May 18.2015
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER
A DNCSON OF PACIPCCRP
First Second Revision of Sheet No.1OR.8
J.P.U.C.No.1 Canceling First Revision ofOriginni Sheet No.1OR.8
8.PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS (continued)
(Ii)if the Company has been unable to contact a Customer concerning termination,but has
contacted the Customer’s third party and has failed to receive a response from the Customer
within seven days afler the third party was contacted,the Company may treat the Customer
as one who has been contactcd and has declined to enter into a reasonable payment
arrangement.
9.CHARGES FOR COLLECTION ACTIVITY
(a)Reconnection Charge:Whenever service has been discontinued by Company because of
any default by the Customer,as provided in these rules,a charge to cover the cost of
reconnection as specified in Schedule 300 may be collected by Company before service is
restored.Customers who make satisfactory arrangements with Company between the hours
of 8:00 am.and 7:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday,cxcluding holidays,or between the
hours of 8:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m.on holidays and weelcends,will have service reconnected
the same day.Except for medical emergencies,reconnections required for safety reasons or
where customers are disconnected in error,requests for reconnection received by Company
during all other hours will be completed on the following day.
(b)Tampering/Unauthorized Reconnection Charge:Where damage to Company’s facilities
has occurred due to tampering or where reconnection of service has been made by other
than Company Personnel a Tampering/Unauthorized Reconnection Charge may be collected
as specified in Schedule No.300.This charge is not a waiver by Company of the rights to
recover losses due to tampering.In addition to the above mentioned charge,person
receiving service shall be responsible for paying for any damages to the Company’s
equipment as a result of tampering.
(c)Field Sen4ee-CefleetionVisit Charge:The Company may assess the Customer the Field
Scnee CollectionVisit Charge shown on Schedule 300 when payment is collected at the service
address or when-thean employee visits a Customer’s address,intending to disconnect service,but at
the time of the visit.without receiving payment,does not disconnection is either delayed or
postponed to provide the Customer additional time to pay,make nayment arrangements,or
provide proof of payment;or the disconnection is prevented by an intentional action taken
by the Customer,such as obstructing access to the Customer’s meter or threatenina to cause
or causing physical harm to the Company representative,at the Customer’s request.The
employee accepting payment for a delinquent account at the sernce address vnll not
dispense change for payment tendered in excess of the amount due or owing.Any excess
pa)ment shall be credited to the Cuatomeñ account.
10.RESTORATION OF SERWCE
The Company will restore service only when the following conditions are met:
Submitted Under Advice No.090115-01
ISSUED:August 25,2009Aprll 23.2015 EFFECTIVE:September 1,2009May 18.2015
‘ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER
A DIVISION OF PACWICORP
First-Second Revision of Sheet No.lOkS
LP.U.C.No.1 Canceling First Revision ofOdginal Sheet No.1ORS
(a)The cause of the discontinuance has been removed if that cause was for any reason other
than for the nonpayment of proper charges when due;
(Continued)
I Submitted UnderAdviceNo.090115-01
I JSSUED:August 25,2009ApHI 23,2015 EFFECTIVE:September 1,2009Mav 18.2015
‘ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER
A DMS.Dr.OF PACIFICQRP
First Revision of Sheet No.300.1
I.P.U.C.No.1 CanceJinOriginal Sheet No.300.1
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER
ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO.300
STATE OF DANO
Regulation Charges
AVAthABRifY:In all service territory served by-the Company in the State ofIdaho.
APPLICATION:For all customers utilizing the services ofthe Company as defined and described
in the Electric Service Regulations.
SERVICE CHARGES:
Sheet No.Description
3R.1 Service Connection Charge:
Normal Office Hours No Charge
Monday through Friday except M4olidays
4:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M.$50.00
Weekends and hHolidays*
8:00 A.M.to 4:00 P.M.$50.00
*Charge assessed if connection is requested and completed on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day Labor Day
Idaho Human Rights Day Thanksgiving
Memorial Day Friday after Thanksqivipg
Independence Day Christmas Day
Pioneer Day (July 24)
7R.1 Meter Test for Accuracy
Once in twelve months No charge
Two or more times in twelve months Actual Cost
7R.2 Fee paid to mobile home operators
who sub-meter tenants S1.15 per month per occupied space
8R.l Late Payment Charge:1%of delinquent balance per month
8R2 Returned Cheek Charge:$20.00
Submitted Under Advice No.04.9615-01
I ISSUED:Auguzt H,200GApril 23,2015 EFFECTIVE:September 15,200GMay 18,2015
ROCKY MOUNTAIN(4 POWER
A DIVISION OF PACIFCDRP
FiIst Revision of Sheet No.300.1
I.P.U.C.No.1 Canceling Original Sheet No.300.2
(continued)
Submitted Under Advice No.94-0415-01
I ISSUED:Auguct H,2096Apffl 23,2015 EFFECTIVE:Scptcmbcr 15,2006May 18.2015
‘ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER
A DWISON OF PACIFICORP
LP.U.C.No.1 FejwtfrFifth_Revision of Sheet No.300.2
-Canceling Tkfrd-Fourth Revision of Sheet No.300.2
ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO.300 -Continued
Sheet No.Description Charge
9R.2 Security Deposit for New Service:
Residential and Small Commercial Up to one sixth of estimated annual
billings.
Thdustrial and Large Commercial Up to two months peak billings.
IOR.8 Reconnection Charges:
Monday through Friday except hNolidays.
8:00 A.M.to 4:00 P.M.$25.00
4:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M.$50.00
Weekends and h1olidaysk
8:00 A.M.to 4:00 P.M.$50.00
tCharge assessed if reconnection is requested and completed on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day Labor Day
Tdaho Human Rights Day Thanksgiving
Memorial Day Friday after Thanksgiving
Tndependence Day Christmas Day
Pioneer Day (July 24)
1OR.8 Tampering Unauthorized Reconnection Charge:$75.00
10R8 Field Scrice CollcctionVisit Charge:$20.00
11R.1 Taxes
Type of Amount of Date Ordinance
Municipality Tax or Fee Ordinance No.Tax or Fee Adopted
City of Arco Franchise No.2007-B 3.0%July 23,2007
City of Ammon Franchise No.501 3.0%May 19,2011
City of Bloomington Franchise No.2012-01 10.0%May 10,2012
City ofDubois Franchise No.268 10.0%March 7,2012
City of Firth Franchise No.159 1.0%March 14,2000
City of Franklin Franchise No.2004-811 3.0%September23,2004
City oflona Franchise No.40 3.0%June 22,1989
City ofLewisville Franchise No.2011-2 2.0%September 14,2011
City of McCammon Franchise No.462 3.0%September 7,2011
City of Mud Lake Franchise No.60904 2.0%June 9,2004
City of Paris Franchise No.338 3.0%November 2,1998
City of Preston Franchise No.2005-4 3.0%August 8,2005
I Gity-oRe*burg Franchise No.929 6.0%December 8,200
Submitted Under Advice No.12 0115-01
I ISSUED:June 1.2Ol2April 23.2015 EFFECTIVE:Aumt 1,2Ol2May 18,2015
‘V ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER
‘9 A DIVISION OF PACIFICORP
I.P.U.C.No.1 Fourth Fifth Revision of Sheet No.300.2
-Canceling Third Fourth Revision of Sheet No.300.2
Minimum EnginccHng Coztz
Submitted UnderAdviceNo.12 0115-01
(Continued)
ISSUED:June 1,20l2April 23,2015 EFFECTIVE:August 1,2Ol2Mav 18,2015
City of Rigby
City of RHo
Frnnchix No.‘153 3.0%
Franchise No.101 3.0%December31,1990
City of St.Anthony Franchise No.20011 10 L0%Septcmbcr 22,2011
Cit’of Shelley Franchise No.375 3.0%October 1,1995
City of Spencer Franchise No.2008 1 2.0%June 20,2008
City of Sugar City Fmnc1isc No.204 3.0%June 13,1996
May21,1996
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER
A DIVS0N OF PACIFICDRP
First Revision of Sheet No.300.3
LP.U.C.No.1 Cancelin2 Original Sheet No.300.3
ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO.300 -Continued
Type of Amount of Date Ordinance
Municipality Tax or Fee Ordinance No.Tax or Fee Adopted
City ofRexburg Franchise No.929 6.0%December 8,2004
City of Rigby Franchise No.453 3.0%May21,1996
CityofRirie Franchise No.104 3.0%December31,1990
City of St.Anthony Franchise No.20011-10 1.0%September 22.2011
City of Shelley Franchise No.375 3.0%October 1.1995
City of Spencer Franchise No.2008-1 2.0%June 20.2008
City of Sugar City Franchise No.204 3.0%June 13,1996
Sheet No.Description Charge
12R.l Minimum Engineering Costs $200
12R.3 Facilities Charges
Facilities Installed at Customer’s Expense 0.67%per month
Facilities Installed at Company’s Expense 1.67%per month
12R.4 Residential Extension Advance Cost in excess of transformers,
meter and service installation.
12R.6 Non-residential Extension Advance Cost in excess of $90 per kW of
estimated demand.
l2R.II Temporary Service Charge:
Service Drop and Meter only Single phase:$85.00
(Charge is for connection and Three phase:$115.00
disconnection)
12R.13 Contract Administration Allowance $250
25R.l Customer Guarantee Credit I:
Restoring Supply After an Outage $50.00
For each additional 12 hours $25.00
25R.2 Customer Guarantee Credit 2:
Appointments $50.00
25R.2 Customer Guarantee Credit 3:
Switching on Power $50.00
25R.2 Customer Guarantee Credit 4:
Estimates for New Supply $50.00
Submitted Under Advice No.06-0615-01
ISSUED:August 1,200éApril 23.2015 EFFECTiVE:Scptembcr 15,2006May 18 2015
‘V ROCKY MOUNTAIN
‘POWER
DIVISION OF PACIRCORP
First Revision of Sheet No.300.3
LP.U.C.No.1 Cancclin&Original Sheet No.300.3
(continued)
Submitted Under Advice No.06 0615-01
ISSUED:Auzt 11,2006April 23.2015 EFFECTIVE:Scptcmbcr 15,200GMay 18,2015