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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Reports TDPt lD STAFF REPORT May 15, 1998 To: Board of Directors From: Peter L. Holzmeister Subject; Monthly staff report AGENDA # 10 During the past month I have been working on the following matters: 1. TROA: Activity relating to TROA has increased considerably during the past two months. The draft EIR/EIS has been reviewed and I provided formal comments at the public hearing. I am continuing to participate in negotiations regarding well construction standards and depletion methods. I will probably remain busy with TROA matters through the summer. 2. NCPA: I have been busier than normal with NCPA. I have been spending about one day per week in Roseville dealing with selection of a new General Manager, participating on the business unit boards and participating on a committee of managers of NCPA members, NPCA is going through a self-evaluation process to identify how the organization needs to change to remain relevant in the new competitive environment. 3. Strategic plan: I have been spending time preparing a first draft of a strategic plan for the District. This process requires considerable research, thinking, drafting and redrafting time. The more time I spend at it the more I am convinced that it will help focus our efforts and bring the entire organization together. 4. FERC settlement: Steve Hollabaugh and I have spent many hours during the past month reviewing and commenting on drafts of a proposed settlement of our dispute with SPPCo. The outcome of this FERC case is critical to the District's ability to bring Idaho power to Truckee, so we are spending all the time necessary to succeed. It looks like we will succeed. 5. Search for property for corporation yard: I spent time during the past month evaluating the availability of land in Truckee for a corporation yard. We will now focus our attention on a handful of options and evaluate financing. 6. Public goods program: Scott Terrell and I have been working on a public benefits program mandated by AB 1890. Our goal has been to spend public benefits money in such a manner as to demonstrate to the community that our District is innovative and contributes to the well being of Truckee. The Board will have an opportunity to review the draft program at the Workshop on May 20th. 7. Governance study: I am in the early stages of drafting a governance study based on the input received from the districts and town. This is an opportunity to demonstrate that the local government structure of Truckee, with its small, independent, focused, competent agencies provides a high level of service at a low cost, with significant public involvement. Also, that we do many things cooperatively. i d TDPIJD S TA FF REPORT May 11, 1998 To: Board of Directors From: Stephen Hollabaugh, acting Electric Superintendent Subject: April `98 Electric Department-Activity Report Electric Department crews worked on the following projects during the month of April.- The service crew installed 18 overhead and 2 underground new electrical services and responded to 45 requests for underground facility locates (USA's). Crews continued to replace or add additional transformers to transformers that were overloaded because of new construction and growth. Repairs to the 2"d unit from Tahoe Donner substation continued in Westminster, Ca. The transformer is scheduled to return to service in Truckee by May 8, 1998. .0 The line crew continued changing the Lapp 72 insulators on the system. These have been failing during times of heavy snow. In Truckee, crews replaced two poles and re-conductored three spans on the Truckee #1 circuit. The crews also installed a shoe-fly in preparation to re-conductoring the remaining part of Truckee #5 circuit. The crews also replaced undersized anchors in preparation of this work. April was month of milder weather than in the previous months for the District. The crews kept busy responding to some storm related problems and doing maintenance. Bob has returned home to recover under Diane's close watch. Bob is receiving cardiac physical therapy and feels much better. He hopes to return to work hopefully doctor permitting some time in June. e s TDPUD S TA FF REPORT May 15, 1998 To: Board of Directors ' From: Kathy Neus, Support Services Manager Subject: April Staff Report AGENDA # 10 I VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 1. Tom has been working on getting all the equipment and vehicles in shape prior to the upcoming busy season. 2. Tom has been working with the line crew developing vehicle specifications for two line trucks. 3. There were six BIT inspections, nine minor repairs and studded tires were removed and replaced with street tires on twelve vehicles. METER READERS 1. The first shipment of OMR meters arrived for the upcoming meter change-out. This summer �n should be the last large change-out of residential meters. The next part of the project will be to change-out the odd ball residential meters-, this will complete all the change-outs of residential meters. This project will be scheduled for the summer of 1999. 2. 1998's annual seal check has begun. Every year the meter readers visually inspect the service drop, the meter installation (including the U/O panel) and seals. This project is on- going year-to-year. 3. The meter readers have been current in their readings. There were 10,334 meters read, 232 service reports completed, 192 48/1013 notices delivered and 300 meter change-outs. PURCHASING AND WAREHOUSING 1. Sue attended the NWPPA Engineering and Operations Conference in Seattle. This is an annual conference to meet venders, see new products and to attend classes. 2. Purchase orders have been issued for all the bids that were recently opened and awarded (wire, cable, switches, regulators and transformers). 3. Two inventory cycle counts were completed in April, 4. Sam continues to work on organizing and cleaning the warehouse and yards. A wire rack was added in the warehouse to make it easier get rope and small sized wire. P. d 7-. C Y a BUILDING AND GROUNDS 1. With the unpredictable weather ,not much has happened around the building. Some of the grounds have been cleaned. As to the inside of the building, not much has happened. I went on vacation to Washington State see my brother and his family. The annual health screening took place in April. Sixteen people took advantage of this. I have been working on getting up to speed on Safety in the building. KNlsmc TDPt 1D STAFF REPORT 5115198 To: Board of Directors From: Ed Taylor, Water Superintendent Subject: Water Department Monthly Activities Report for April 1998 Agenda # l0 CURRENT PROJECTS: Herringbone Booster Station Staff completed the preliminary review for the design of the Herringbone Booster Station. SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES: Two staff members attended the AWWA Ca1Nev section Spring Conference. WATER QUALITY: The routine daily water quality sampling and testing program was completed as required and aff samples were good. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, & NEW CONSTRUCTION: • Thirty-nine USA locates were completed during the month. • Connected three new water hookups • Started work on the Southside Well#1 water supply service to the park. • Started on the replacement of the fourteen service laterals in the alley behind Commercial Row, SYSTEM OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE: • Worked on problems with the SCADA system. • Installed new pump at Innsbruck Pump Station as part of the station upgrade. • Reinstalled Airport Well pump and completed all testing. • Repaired fire flow pump at Sitzmark Hydro Station. • Removed Airport Booster Station pump #2 for repair. e Y z 3 41 Cleaned Airport Tank. • Performed scheduled maintenance at system facilities. PLANNING: Back Alley Utilities Replacement Project: Staff is working with representatives of other utilities and agencies to coordinate the replacement or upgrade of all utilities in the alley behind Commercial Row. The water department will replace the service laterals; the water main is in good condition. Town & Country Business Center: This is a commercial project located on the Truckee Airport Road. Project review is more complicated than usual because the parcel has to annex into the District's service area. Sharp Subdivision: This is a four-parcel subdivision. Project review is more complicated than usual because the parcel has to annex into the District's service area, Thompson Subdivision: This is a three-parcel subdivision. The routing of water lines and service area pressures are being reviewed. Holiday Inn Express: This is a proposed 3-story hotel that is located on the parcel previously occupied by the Wurst Stables (Cold Stream Corral). The potential fire flow demands for this project required hydraulic modeling by Sauers Engineering. it appears as though significant system modifications will be required. ET/smc TDPUD S TAFF REPORT To: Board of Directors May 13, 1998 From: Stephen Hollabaugh—Power Supply Engineer Subject: Monthly staff report--April 1998 AGENDA # �0 FERC & Transmission Issues: I have been spending the majority of my time on the FERC case with Spiegel and McDiarmid. A possible settlement is in the works. This will be addressed in a separate agenda item where all the details can be covered. Electric Superintendent Day to Day Issues: I have continued to act as the Electric Superintendent in Bob's absence. The day to day operations has kept me very busy, The Tahoe Donner transformer arrived in early May was one of the highlights. Power Supply Purchases: Truckee Donner PUD has been receiving the majority of its energy from Idaho Power via the Midpoint interface to Sierra Pacific's transmission system. Idaho got back in to Valmy during the first week of April. The April prices for energy from Idaho were 26.37 and 20.69 mills/Kwh for On-peak and Off peak respectively. Attached is a spreadsheet that includes all of our yearly power purchases through March and part of the April bill. Below are the Mid-Columbia prices graphed for April. May prices are projected to be a bit lower than April. .0 On Nak Z&O 21.0 30 y� 9.© 29 31 2 6 10 12 14 16 19 20 22 ?- 26 28 30 ks ix AprA 1998 Trend of Electricity Price for April 1998, Mid-Columbia Index F QILOADDATAI,SPPCOS79981EL8lLL98.XLS TRUCKEE OONNER PUBLIC UT4,.!TY DISTRICT-4018 POWER PURCHASE COSTS BILLINGCYCLE Dayvmon. 31 28 31 30 31 30 31 Month JAN FEB KVV MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY KVUH-Current Losses-KVVH 444,734 .,^^-t� "sue=.�i.`a:t Taal Load-K4VH 12,6 i 3,136 11,396,339 11,586,296 Load Scheduled-On Peak Fixed(HLH)Kwh Energy 0 Load Scheduled-On Peak(HLH)Kwh Energy 9 2`-•,civic _3 Load Schetkded-Off Peak(LLH)Kwh Energy '-g47 r v 2.Load&hedul®d-KNd Demand „.;,=.i,=' ,..3�.•,°Cv Subject b Schedtde On Peas MWH - >w h�2 Sub}ectto Schedule Off Peak MWH ?2 .4. Outside Of13611d Ii-UnderscheduleCharge(MWH) Ouftide of Bandmote-Over schedule Credt(MW H) _ 12a klaho Power Co.Energy Rates Demand Charge(per KVV month) $1,50 $f.5tl EnwW(Marge On Peak(HLH)(Nits!Kwh) a $t5tl $f.50 $1.50 Energy Charge Off Peak LLH Mftr Kwh - (Abbe:The energy price is the Mid,Calumbia Marrt€1Iy Average Index PIu$0.00226) ldaF?a>ovwei t$ $323,785.05 �119,868.06 $190,299.59 $281,453.60 Cata1;ldhz 13ss4vt L:os2IFCK $0 0265 $0.0223 S0.0247 $0.0279 Sierra Pacific power Company Brant;Demand=the average for the most rescent twelve month period_ Customer Load Ratio share .....- Neiworklnt g, etedTrane,,sstonSefmceAnnua{$38,6W.€300 'Load Ratio Share ReVation and Frequency Response Service-6.6Tkw mo" 1,1%'12 mo Dem" Sch"Ang System Corthot and Dispatch Service-0.12 Kw 64 Reactve Supply and Voltage Control-0.0003(Kuem) e, Ct u 4 Energy fmbalanceSubjauttoBlBngatSl£IWA4WH -$100.OD -$100.00 -$100.00 Cost to TDPijo _ -S100,00 .i. Under Rats of 90%of SPPCo Cast$#M7Yy T ta1 Y Swo crPc Pcnuer Trarlsrmas isrr Ccssts,: Jr $ $44,859.31 $46,712.46 Total Sher( Pt�.#�c ,r,Cu TratlItSsi"d1 Cc�s15 $lbiWY1 $0.0037 $0.0042 $0,0039 NCP/1, hedr�illig atn!ptSplr �2,50€r.�?� �2:��tF�.O�t ">��,�r . St,EFtRA`�i1TI~S -.. EtemarttPlCPer-KiN} 4.67 a,67 4.67 4,67 4.67 4,fi7 4,67 �+'�y{F'6rffUafl-IJ Q.tl2&56 0.02656 0.02656 - 0 02656 0 02656 tl,02fi55 F7.02656 D 6,180,DW 3,327.W0 L1E:m811i1-.�:. _-.. 0 22,W0 23,W0 ......2...... 'Guktamar Charge.. :. 1247.00 1247.00 Ilerrra#rd:Charga 0.00 102,740,00 107,410.00 Eri® Clioa O.DQ 9",140.80 104,301.1$ Totai # c°st 0.00 268,127.80 212,958.12 0.00 0.00 4.00 7F a15PPaw e 9t$fKY� £i O0� 0.0424 0,0542 371,144,36 437,2o5.32 45%G12.37 Q.(f0 0.00 Q.DO O.t1tl siKShf#{-currsnf average cog( 0.03pdd3 O.D7987 i _ 0.04016 #DIV/01 0DIV101 #DIVFQ! #EHVf01 Monthly Load Factor... 6D.27% 63.72% 62,93% #pFVt01 !#q[V101 Cumu€ative Power Coets ##OIV/01 #DNIOt 371,14436 808,352.68 1,268,365.05 1,268,366.06 1,258,365.05 '1,258,365.05 i,25 °1995 Budgeted Monthlyly Tc l 8,365.05 $376,446.19 $357T499.38 $354,150.40 CumutaNveBudgetedTotalCostS $251,924-38 $237,074.41 $233,846.98 $311;360.35 379,446.19 $727,945.57 $1,082,o%97 $1,334,p2p,35 51,571,094.76 $1,804,941.75 $2,116,302.10 ' Budgolad Total CosVkwh 0.0318 0.0309 ' ea a - a ammo vie 0.0304 0.0259 0.0252 D.0259 11.0312 i Y TDPUD S TA FF REPORT I May 13, 1998 To: Board of Directors From: Scott Terrell, Planning Director Subject: April Staff Report AGENDA # 70 Note: Since most of these projects are ongoing, Staff continues to report the basic information and highlights the activities that have occurred during the reporting month. When a project/activity is completed it is reported, then deleted from this report. Strategic PlanninglDistrict$Savings Key Accounts Program- TDPUD's business notebook with information on TDPUD and deregulation for TDPUD business customers has been completed. Staff visited with 14 of TDPUD's 60 largest commercial electric users in April. The KA meetings have been very informative and will be very useful in TDPUD's planning for customer needs. TDPUD Building GSHP Proposal - It has been decided to postpone a decision regarding a TDPUD building GSHP system until the strategic plan is completed. p,v Deregulation Education- I am attending various courses, seminars, workshops and meetings to help me keep up with deregulation activities. I am attending the Utility Energy Forum Meeting on "Earning Customer Loyalty in a Competitive Market" May 6-8 in Granlibakken. I will also be attending NWPPA's "Exceeding Customer Expectations" Workshop May 27, 28 in Sparks, Nevada. Conservation/DSM/Economic Development/Public Goods Public Benefits Program- Staff has drafted a proposal for some possible energy and water "public benefits" programs we can begin offering our customers in 1998. We are required by State mandate to spend 2.85% of gross annual electric sales on public benefits programs. TDPUD Programs & Services- Staff is currently collecting information and ideas about some possible future programs and services for TDPUD customers. A proposal will be prepared later this year. Ground Source Heat Pump Bulk Purchase & Installation Program- So far about twenty- five TDPUD customers have signed contracts to install GSHPs for their homes in 1998. The GSHP construction season has begun. There is currently a drilling contractor in Truckee installing GSHP loops through this year. California GSHP Training Grant Activities- The Geothermal Energy Association is doing an excellent job in implementing the requirements of the grant. GEA has been granted an extension on the grant funding to continue training for at least one additional year. t. i Energy Surveys/High Bill Assistance- Staff completed 0 commercial and 2 residential energy-use analyses and/or energy gy survey(s) this month. Staff also responded on site to 2 residential "high" bill complaints. There are currently no survey requests pending. CommunkationsfPublic RelationsfEducation Deregulation Awareness Campaign- The Statewide deregulation marketing program is being implemented. A new Press Release was prepared and is enclosed in this Board packet. Marketing & Media Plan-TDPUD's media & marketing plan was finalized in early April. The plan is now being implemented. Web Site-Susan Craig and I are working together to develop a TDPUD web site Susan will be very involved in the development and construction of the web site. Event Support- The Windows on History and Truckee Home & Building Show bill staffers are currently being distributed in the TDPUD utility bills. The Windows on History event includes using the PUD for giving presentations and displaying historical artifacts Sunday evening, May 24. Truckee Home Show- Staff is currently planning for TDPUD to co-sponsor this year's Home Show being held May 23, 24 as well as have a booth there. Kid's Day- Staff assisted Kid's Day staff in getting a gold panning club to perform a gold panning demo at the Kid's Day event in North Lake Tahoe April 25. Schools Education- TDPUD staff gave a presentation to two kindergarten classes April 9, 10 on the water cycle. Business & Energy Efficiency Partnership- The Truckee Donner PUD/Chamber of Commerce Partnership project is designed to encourage local groups, clubs and individuals to tour the energy and water-efficient Chamber facility. TDPUD Staff is available for guided tours. Newsletter- The Spring, 1998 newsletter issue is almost complete. Articles planned for the newsletter include: deregulation & CalPower, 11% bill credit, District bill information, power outages and transmission, life support, etc. The new Current Connections newsletter should be ready for distribution by mid-May. Water Information Piece- Staff will:be working with AL&Z to develop a TDPUD water information piece that will educate our customers on the value of Truckee's high quality water and the need to use it wisely. Water conservation information will be included in this piece. Water conservation practices will benefit the community by lowering water pumping costs, sewage treatment costs and the future infrastructure costs associated with these efforts. Staff will contact TTSA and TSD for their input. This project is currently on-hold. Community/Statewide Involvement Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee- Working with other businesses in reviewing the following activities. Business Survey, Doing Business in Truckee Guide, etc. The committee did not meet in April. The next meeting is scheduled for May S. The Y S d r Committee is looking into writing a grant for an economic development feasibility study for Truckee with the assistance of the Sierra Business Development Corporation. Town of Truckee Air Quality Management Plan Advisory Committee-The Committee is currently evaluating different options for mitigating the PM 2.5110 problem in Truckee. The Air Quality Management Plan is currently being drafted based on input from the Air Quality Management Plan Advisory Committee. Committee meetings are on-hold until the plan is in final draft form. Staff is hoping that some of these monies will be available to promote GSHPs and other energy- efficient and environmental technologies. Tahoe-Truckee Regional Economic Coalition Leadership Class- Staff as Alumni will be assisting in the development of the Tahoe basin leadership class for 1998. California Municipal Utilities Association Energy Services and Marketing Committee- The Committee is working on projects and programs to help CMLIA member utilities prepare for deregulation. The next meeting is planned for June in southern California. California GEA & Utility Ground Source Heat Pump Collaborative- Staff participates in quarterly meetings of the California Utility & GEA GSHP Collaborative. The California Collaborative was formed to oversee the development and promotion of the GSHP industry in California. The GSHP Collaborative group had a meeting in Auburn April 30. The Geothermal Energy Association(GEA) is looking into becoming a self-sustaining membership organization. Utility Energy Forum Planning Committee- The LIEF meeting is being held in Granlibakken May 6-8, 1998. Substantial progress has been made in planning this meeting. The 1998 program title is "Earning Customer Loyalty in a Competitive Market". There are about 100 utility industry persons expected to attend the meeting. 3