20051229Clean copy pp 1-6, tariff sched 21.pdf

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Portland OR 97232
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December 28, 2005
VIA ELECTRONIC FILING
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington
Boise, ID 83702-5983
Attention:Jean D. Jewell
Commission Secretary
Re:Application in Case No. PAC-05-
Clean version of changes to Schedule 21
Per our phone conversation with Jean Jewell, PacifiCorp (d.a. Utah Power & Light Company) hereby
re-submits a clean version of Schedule 21 , pages 1-6. We inadvertently submitted the incorrect clean
version of this schedule with the original filing on September 2, 2005,
It is respectfully requested that all formal correspondence and Staff requests regarding this material be
addressed to:
Bye-mail (preferred):datareq uest~pac ifi corp. com
By regular mail:Data Request Response Center
PacifiCorp
825 NE Multnomah, Suite 800
Portland, Oregon 97232
By fax:[phone]
Informal inquiries may be directed to Bob Lively, at [phone], or via e-mail at
bob.Ii vel y~pacificorp. com.
Very truly yours
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D. Douglas Larson
Vice-President, Regulation
Enclosures
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C. No. 28
Eighth Revised Sheet No. 21.1
Canceling Seventh Revised Sheet No. 21.1
UTAH POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO.
STATE OF IDAHO
Low Income Weatherization Services
Optional For Income Qualifying Customers
PURPOSE: Service under this schedule is intended to maximize the efficient utilization of the
electricity requirements of existing residential dwellings inhabited by customers that meet income
guidelines through the installation of energy efficient materials. The decision to extend service under this
schedule shall be based upon the eligibility requirements contained herein.
AVAILABILITY: This tariff is applicable to residential customers in all territory served by the
Company in the state ofIdaho.
ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICE TO LOW INCOME CUSTOMERS:
This program is available to existing single family and multi-family residential units. It is
intended to reduce the electricity requirements and increase the penetration of weatherization and
efficiency measures in residential dwellings inhabited by low income households through the
installation of permanent energy efficiency materials. The decision to extend service under this
schedule shall be based on eligibility requirements contained herein.
Definitions:
Dwelling" is real or personal property within the state inhabited as the principal
residence of a dwelling owner or a tenant. "Dwelling" includes a manufactured
home, a single-family home, duplex or multi-unit residential housing. "Dwelling
does not include a recreational vehicle.
Duplexes and fourplexes are eligible if at least one half of the dwelling is
occupied by low income tenants.
(Continued)
Submitted Under Order No.
ISSUED: September 2, 2005 EFFECTIVE: November 15, 2005
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C. No. 28
Eighth Revised Sheet No. 21.2
Canceling Seventh Revised Sheet No. 21.2
ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO. 21- (Continued)
Definitions (Continued):b. Triplexes and multi-family dwellings are eligible if at least 66% of the units
are occupied by low income tenants.
Agency" means a non-profit group, Municipality or County authorized to receive
funds for installation of energy efficiency materials in low income properties.
Low Income" means households qualifying under the federal low income
guidelines and certified for eligibility according to agency procedure. Income
eligibility is based on 150% of federal poverty guidelines.
Major Measure" means ceiling insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation and
window replacements applicable in dwellings with permanently installed electric
space heating systems. When cost-effective (Savings to Investment Ratio of 1.0 or
greater), all major measures must be installed or in place or financial assistance
under this schedule will not be offered. If physical barriers exist that prohibit the
installation of a measure, then the measure is not required as a condition for
financial assistance under this schedule.
Supplemental Measures and Additional Measures" are not required measures
under this schedule, but may qualify for a Company reimbursement.
Financial Assistance:
The Company will reimburse Agency up to an average of $1 500 per home annually
(April 1 through March 31) on weatherized dwellings where at least one Major
Measure is installed. Reimbursements on weatherized homes will be provided one
time only on any individual measure, and up to two times per dwelling. An
incentive will be provided a second time only on dwellings originally treated before
October 1 , 1993.
In addition to the above reimbursements, Company will reimburse Agency 50% of
the cost of replacing a refrigerator plus $25 per refrigerator tested. Company will
also reimburse Agency 50% of compact fluorescent light bulb and water saving
measure costs installed in homes that do not receive at least one Major Measure.
(Continued)
Submitted Under Order No.
ISSUED: September 2, 2005 EFFECTIVE: November 15, 2005
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C. No. 28
Seventh Revised Sheet No. 21.3
Canceling Sixth Revised Sheet No. 21.3
ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO. 21 - Continued
Financial Assistance (Continued):
The Company will reimburse Agency for administrative costs based on 15% of
Utah Power s rebate on installed measures, not to exceed the following total
administrative payment per building:
Dwelling Units in Building
1 to 4
5 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 30
31+
Maximum UP&L Administrative Payment
$350
$800
$1200
$1400
$1600
$1800
$2100
The minimum reimbursement will be $150 on homes with one or more Major Measure
installed and $50 on homes without the installation of a Major Measure.
Agencies must invoice Company within sixty days of job completion.
A maximum of $150 000 in Company reimbursements will be available annually
(April 1 through March 31).
Energy Conservation Measures
Financial assistance will be provided based on the results of a cost effective analysis
through a Department of Energy approved energy audit. The energy efficient measures
eligible for funding (Savings to Investment Ratio is 1.0 or greater) must be installed in
dwellings with permanently installed operable electric space heat except where noted. The
energy efficient measures that may be eligible for funding are listed as follows:
Major Measures - Electric Heating System Required:
Ceiling insulation up to R-48 for ceilings with less than R-30 in place. R-
30 or better attics will not be further insulated.
(Continued)
Submitted Under Order No.
ISSUED: September 2, 2005 EFFECTIVE: November 15, 2005
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C. No. 28
Eighth Revised Sheet No. 21.4
Canceling Seventh Revised Sheet No. 21.
ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO. 21 - Continued
Energy Conservation Measures: (Continued)
Floor insulation over unheated spaced up to R-30.
Wall insulation up to R-26 for walls with no insulation installed (financing will not
be available for the installation of urea-formaldehyde wall insulation).
Class 40 replacement windows.
Nothing shall preclude the Company from providing a reimbursement for the
installation of a greater R value on insulation for the above items that are determined to be
cost effective (Savings to Investment Ratio is 1.0 or greater) through the audit process.
Supplemental Measures - Electric Heating System Required:
Attic ventilation, excluding power ventilators, when installed with ceiling
insulation (required if needed at the time ceiling insulation is installed). Whole
house mechanical ventilation and spot ventilation for kitchen and baths at time
ceiling insulation is installed.
Ground cover and water pipe wrap when installed with floor insulation; other vapor
barrier materials as required when installed with floor or ceiling insulation.
Forced air electric space heating duct insulation and sealing in unheated spaces.
Weather stripping and/or caulking, including blower door assisted air sealing and
duct sealing.
Thermal doors.
(Continued)
Submitted Under Order No.
ISSUED: September 2, 2005 EFFECTIVE: November 15, 2005
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C. No. 28
Eighth Revised Sheet No. 21.5
Canceling Seventh Revised Sheet No. 21.
ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO. 21 - Continued
Energy Conservation Measures: (Continued)
Supplemental Measures - Electric Heating System Required (continued)
Timed thermostats on centrally controlled multi-room heating/cooling systems
except when used with heat pumps. Heat anticipating type thermostats for zonal
electric resistance heating systems.
Additional Measures - No Electric Heating System Requirement:
Pipe insulation, energy efficient showerheads and aerators where electric water
heaters are present.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs applicable in all homes - limit 8 Energy Star
certified bulbs per home placed in fixtures that are on 2 hours or more per day.
Existing Refrigerator models with annual usage listed in the Weatherization
Assistance Program Technical Assistance center database as 900 kWh or greater
may be replaced with an Energy Star model with estimated annual consumption of
500 kWh or less. Replaced refrigerators must be removed and recycled in
accordance with EP A guidelines.
Provisions of Service for Energy Conservation Service to Low Income Customers
An Energy Audit must be completed by the Agency prior to installation of the
Major Measures by the Agency.
Agency must qualify residential customers for assistance using the Federal Low
Income guidelines.
Installation shall meet Federal, State and local building codes.
Measures installed under this schedule shall not receive financial incentives from
other Company programs.
Agency shall inspect the installation to insure that the weatherization meets or
exceeds required specifications.
(Continued)
Submitted Under Order No.
ISSUED: September 2, 2005 EFFECTIVE: November 15, 2005
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C. No. 28 Original Sheet No. 21.6
ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO. 21 - (Continued)
Provisions of Service for Energy Conservation Service to Low Income Customers
(Continued)
Company may audit Agency weatherization and financial records and inspect the
installations in dwellings of customers receiving weatherization under this program.
Company shall pay the Agency the amount established under the terms of their
contract when provisions of this schedule have been met.
ELECTRIC SERVICE REGULATIONS: Service under this schedule is subject to the
Electric Service Regulations of the Company on file with and approved by the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission, including future applicable amendments and additional regulations prescribed by regulatory
authorities.
Submitted Under Order No.
ISSUED: September 2, 2005 EFFECTIVE: November 15 2005