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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 Revision District code title 7 Agenda Item # 10 Public Utility Distric WORKSHOP To: Board of Directors From: Stephen Hollabaugh Date: October 15, 2008 Subject: Discussion of Revisions to District Code- Title 7, Electric Service 1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD The District Code should periodically be reviewed and updated to comform to District Board policies, new applicable laws, regulations and District procedures. 2. HISTORY Title 7 Electric Service has not been revised in many years. It is a compilation of resolutions, ordinances, minute orders, management directives and memos from 1970 and prior to 2007. 3. NEW INFORMATION There have been many proposed revisions to the Code including format changes, clarification of wording and in some cases changes to the policies and procedures. Many of the changes reflect removal of construction standard information from the Code as these reside in a stand-alone Construction Standard Manual. Attached are three documents for your review. 1) Highlights of the major changes; 2) A draft version of Title 7 incorporating all of the proposed revisions; and 3) A redline copy comparing the proposed changes to the original text. 4. FISCAL IMPACT There is no direct fiscal impact due to the proposed revisions to Title 7. 5. RECOMMENDATION Review and propose policy revisions and provide staff with comments. 4C & Stephen Hollabaugh Mic ael D. Holley Assistant General Manager General Manager Attachment 1 TITLE 7: Highlights of Major Changes Chapters: 7.01 General • Modified explanation of electric service policies • Cleaned up and standardized language • Removed language offering copies of the District Code at no charge. 7.02 Customer Choice of an Electric Generation Provider • Deleted this chapter 7.04 District Responsibilities • Moved Customer Responsibilities to a separate chapter 7.05 and revised title to only refer to District Responsibilities • Clarified Delivery, Voltage, and Phase requirements • Removed sections regarding voltage regulation on the customer side and voltage disturbances 7.05 Customer Responsibilities • Added new chapter and new language to address customer responsibilities separately 7.06 System Disturbances Resulting from Customer Equipment • Added new chapter and new language covering General, Power Quality and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 7.08 Continuity of Service • Modified and added language under general description of District policy regarding continuity of service, emergency interruptions, and scheduled interruptions 7.12 Application for Service • Cleaned up and standardized language • Deleted sections that referred to the facilities and electrical panel upgrade fee amounts, As-built Drawing Procedure specifics, special cases and fraud 7.16 Ownership of Facilities and Right of Access 0 Included some additional language related to prescriptive easements • Added a section describing rights of way, rights of access and easements • Added a section related to tree trimming and removal 7.20 Temporary Service • Added language to address time limits on temporary service 7.24 Owner/Renter Responsibilities - Service Transfers • Cleaned up and standardized language 7.28 Refusal to Serve • No changes to this chapter 7.32 Customer Generation • Replaced title Auxiliary Power with Customer Generation • Replaced outdated language with current language 7.36 Current Limiting Devices • Deleted this section 7.40 Resale of Electricity • No changes to this chapter 7.44 Power Poles • No changes to this chapter 7.45 Electric System Master Plan • Added a chapter to describe the Electric System Master Plan 7.46 Electric System Line Extensions • Added Electric System to the title • Deleted and Modified language under the General section of District policy regarding line extensions • Added a section for conditions • Added a section for cost sharing 7.48 Electric System Construction Standards • Cleaned up and standardized language 7.52 Street and Security Light Service 0 Added requirement that all street/security lights be metered • Modified policy to allow rates to be revised from time to time • Added goal to remove security lights overtime 7.56 Service Connections • Re-wrote entire chapter • Removal of construction standard information from the Code as these reside in a stand-alone Construction Standard Manual 7.60 Hazardous Materials • Deleted chapter with the exception of a reference to the District's Safety Manual 7.64 Net Metering • Deleted Purchase of Power chapter • Replaced Purchase of Power chapter with Net Metering 7.68 Illegal Use or Diversion of Electricity • Cleaned up and standardized language 7.72 Metering • Added requirement that all structures with mixed residential and commercial tenants be metered individually • Cleaned up and standardized language • Added requirement that all mechanical meters be replaced by digital meters when brought in for testing, trouble-shooting or high bill inquires 7.76 Discontinuance and Restoration of Services • Deleted this chapter 7.80 Repairs and Maintenance • Cleaned up 7.82 System Disturbances Resulting from Customer Equipment • Deleted this chapter 7.83 Renewable Portfolio Standard • Clarified definition of Truckee Donner Public Utility District Electric Qualified Resources Attachment 2 TITLE 7 ELECTRIC SERVICE CHAPTERS: 7.01 General 7.04 District Responsibilities 7.05 Customer Responsibilities 7.06 System Disturbances Resulting From Customer Equipment 7.08 Continuity of Service 7.12 Application for Service 7.16 Ownership of Facilities and Right of Access 7.20 Temporary Service 7.24 Owner/Renter Responsibilities':"Service Transfers 7.28 Refusal to Serve 7.32 Customer Generation 7.40 Resale of Electricity 7.44 Power Poles 7.45 Electric System Master Plan 7.46 Electric System . ne Extensions 7.48 Electric System instruction Standards 7.52 Street and Security Light Service 7.56 Service Connections 7.60 Hazardous Materials 7.64 Ne#,Metering 7.68 Illegal Use air Diversion of Electricity 7.72 Metering 7.80 Repairs and.Maintenance 7.83 Renewable°Portfalic Standard CHAPTER 7.01 GENERAL Sections: 7.01.010 _General 7.01.010 General 7.01.010.1 These Electric Service Policies have been adopted by the Truckee Donner Public Utility District (District) in the interest of efficiency, economy, reliability and safety in regulating and administering the distribution of electricity to its Customers. They are subject to revision by the Board of Directors of the District from time to time in order to meet these objectives. 7.01.010.2 The District shall furnish services under its current rate schedules and these policies Title 7 Pagel as approved from time to time by the Board of Directors of the District and shall govern all service except as specifically modified by the terms and conditions of the rate schedules or by written contracts. 7.01.010.4 Any dispute arising between an applicant and the District regarding interpretation and administration of these rules will be referred to the Board of Directors for final decision. CHAPTER 7.04 DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES Sections: 7.04.010 General Information 7.04.020 Delivery-Voltage and Phase 7.04.030 Voltage Regulation, District Substation 7.04.010 General Information - To the best of its abilit. and in consideration of the existing source, the District will supply electricity at each customer's service connection dependably and safely, in adequate quantities to meet the reasonable needs and requirements of the customer, in accordance with these policies. 7.04.020 Delivery - Voltage and Phase _- All service shall be alternating current - 60 hertz. Nominal secondary delivery v0ltages supplied by the District are: a. Overhead and underground secondary services from an overhead primary system. 1. 120/240 volt- singe phase 2. 277/480 volt-three phase wye b. Underground secoo dary service from an underground primary system. 1. 120/240````volt- sing'ie�Oase 2. 120/208 volt- single/three phase wye (network metering) 3. 120/208 volt- three phase wye 4. 277/480 volt-three phase wye Service at primary,voltage is also available. Contact the District for detailed requirements. 7.04.030 Voltage Restwlation, District Substation - To the best of its ability and in consideration of the existing source, the District will regulate its voltage at each of its substations so as to ultimately supply its consumers their nominal secondary voltage plus or minus 5%. Title 7 Page 2 CHAPTER 7.05 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Sections: 7.05.010 Increased Load 7.05.020 Balancing of Load 7.05.030 Power Factor Correction 7.05.040 Surge Protection 7.05.050 Voltage Regulation 7.05.060 Motors 7.05.070 District Not Responsible for Damage 7.05.010 Increased Load - In the event the Customer desires to increase their load materially, such as additional electric heat, increased motor loads, etc., they shall give the District sufficient advance notice, so that the District may provide added facilities, if necessary, at Customer expense. If the Customer fails to notify the District and the District's equipment is damaged as a result of such increase in load, the Customer shall reimburse;and make payment to the District for all such damages. 7.05.020 - Balancing of Load — For three phase services, the Customer shall keep the load current, under normal operating conditions, bala'nced within plus or minus 10 percent of the average load current. 7.05.030 Power Factor Correction - If the District determines that the power factor of a Customer's load is less than 95 percent lagging, the Customer shall install proper equipment at their expense to prevent the power factor from falling below 95 percent. If such equipment is required to be installed on the District's system, the Customer shall reimburse and make payment to the District f®r all labor and materials required to provide power factor correction. 7.05.040 - Sur cotect ion - The Customer shall be responsible to provide surge protection for all voltage sensitive equipment such as electronic appliances or devices. 7.05.050 Voltage Regulation — The Customer should consider installing an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or other voltage regulating equipment where momentary or extended outages or voltage fluctuations would cause inconvenience, loss of electronic memory, or trip alarms, etc. 7.05.060 - Motors 7.05.060.1 —Starting Limitations—Customers shall install no motors whose starting shall cause a voltage drop greater than 3% at the service meter point or greater than 2% at a neighboring point of service. Single phase motors, up to and including 5 HP may be served by single phase at 240 volts. Applications requiring more than 5 HP must use three phase motors. Three phase motor applications, up to and including 25 HP are generally permitted to be started across the line subject to the requirements of this policy. Motors over 25 HP require reduced voltage starting facilities which are subject to approval by the District. Title 7 Page 3 7.05.060.2 - Undervoltage Protection—All motors and special apparatus should be equipped with suitable undervoltage relays or time delay tripping devices to protect against sustained undervoltage or service interruption and to prevent automatic disconnection of equipment upon momentary voltage disturbance. 7.05.060.3— Single Phase Protection—Three-phase motors should be equipped with suitable protective relays or other devices to prevent single-phase operation, improper direction of rotation and excessive heating due to over current. 7.05.070— District Not Responsible for Damage—The District shall not be responsible for damage to Customer equipment due to failure of Customer to provide adequate protection. CHAPTER 7,06 SYSTEM DISTURBANCES RESULTING FROM CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT Sections: 7.06.010 General 7.06.020 Power Quality 7.06.030 Total Harmonic Distortion THD) 7.06.010 General -The�customer's use of the District's electrical facilities shall not result in any interference, disturbance,voltage fluctuations or'other quality of service issue to the District's electric distribution system or to other customers. The customer shall provide, at their own expense, equipment to mitigate quality of service issues. In the case of devices in which large blocks of load are recurrently switchett' can and off,'such as electric boilers, welders, heaters, motors, non-linear loads, or where the customer desires voltage control within unusually close limits, the District may require the customer to provide, at their own expense, special or additional equipment: 7.06.020-.Power Quality-To minimize all interference with the quality of their service or that of other customers, the District,requires customer electrical facilities to meet the power quality standards presented in the latest version of IEEE Standard 519, Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems, Section 10 - Recommended Practices for Individual Customers, in addition to other District requirements or standards. 7.06.030 Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 7.06.030.1 The application of any nonlinear load by the Customer(e.g., static power converters, arc furnaces, adjustable speed drive systems, etc.)shall not cause voltage and/or current Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) levels greater than the levels as recommended by IEEE Standard 519, or subsequent revision, on the District's electric system at the point of power delivery to the Customer's facility. The District will determine the appropriate SCR (short circuit ratio) at the customer's facility for the purpose of applying IEEE Standard 519. Title 7 Page 4 7.06.030.2 The Customer shall disclose to the District all nonlinear loads prior to connection. The District may test the Customer's load to determine the THD levels. 7.06.030.3 It shall be the responsibility of the Customer to assure that the THD requirements are met, including the purchase of necessary filtering equipment. Any load found not in compliance with this policy shall be corrected immediately by the Customer at the Customer's expense. If not corrected, the District may terminate service to the Customer's facility. 7.06.030.4 The Customer shall be liable for all damages, losses, claims, costs, expenses and liabilities of any kind or nature arising out of, caused by, or in any way connected with the application by the Customer of any nonlinear load operating wl'th maximum THD levels in excess of the values stated in Paragraph 1. The Customer shall hold harmless and indemnify the District from and against any claims, losses, costs of investigation, expenses, reasonable attorneys' fees, damages and liabilities of any kind or nature arising out of, caused by, or in any way connected with the application by the Customer of any nonlinear load operating with maximum THD levels in excess of the values stated in Paragraph 1. CHAPTER 7.08 CONTINUITY OF SERVICE Sections: 7.08.010 General 7.08.020 Emeirgency jInterrupt ons 7.08.030 Scheduled Interruptions 7.08.040 Apportionment of Supply 7.08.010 General 7.08.0101 The District will exercise reasonable diligence and care to deliver to its customers a continuous and sufficient,,supply pf electricity at a proper voltage and to avoid, so far as reasonably possible, any interruption i6 delivery. When such interruptions occur, the District will endeavor to re-establish service as soon as is reasonably and practicably possible, taking into consideratioan he safety of its employees, customers and general public. 7.08.010.2 Electric Service is inherently subject to interruption, suspension, curtailment and fluctuation. In no euent however, shall the District be liable to its Customers or any other persons for any damages to person or property arising out of, or related to, any interruption, suspension, curtailment or fluctuation in service if such interruption, suspension, curtailment or fluctuation results in whole or part from any of the following: 7.08.010.2(A) Causes beyond the District's reasonable control include, but are not limited to, accident or casualty, fire, flood, drought, wind, acts of the elements, court orders, insurrections or riots, generation failures, lack of sufficient generating capacity, breakdowns of or damage to equipment/facilities of District or of third parties, acts of God or public enemy, strikes or other labor disputes, civil, military or governmental authority, electrical disturbances originating on or Title 7 Page 5 transmitted through electrical systems with which District's system is interconnected and acts or omissions of third parties. 7.08.010.2(B) Repair, maintenance, improvement, renewal or replacement work on District's electrical system, which work, in the sole judgment of District, is necessary or prudent. 7.08.010.2(C) Automatic or manual actions taken by District, which in its sole judgment are necessary or prudent to protect the performance, integrity, reliability or stability of District's electrical system or any electrical system with which it is interconnected. Such actions shall include, but shall not be limited to, the operation of automatic or manual protection equipment installed in Company's electrical system, including, without limitation, such equipment as automatic relays, circuit breakers, switches or other controls. Auiornatic equipment is preset to operate under certain prescribed conditions, which in the sole judgment of District, threaten system performance, integrity, reliability and stability. 7.08.010.2(D) Actions taken to conserve energy and actions taken by the'District with respect to any plan or course of action to conserve energy at times of anticipated deficiency of resources, including, but not limited to, non-voluntary curtai m6nt or suspension of electric service. 7.08.020 Emergency Interruptions 7.08.020.1 Under disaster conditions, the District will cooperate to the fullest extent possible with all governmental agencies having authority within District boundaries. 7.08.020.2 Under disaster conditions, the District,vull restore power in the following order if feasible: 7.08.020.2(A) Hospitals and defined critical customers 7.08.020.2(B) Governmental agencies including ',law enforcement, fire departments, and other first responders 7.08.020.2(C) Disaster shelters 7.08400.2(D) Main line feeders, tap circuits, and other areas where large groups of customers can be'put back into service at the sane time 7.08.020.2(E)l Individual services 7.08.030 Scheduled Interruptions - The District may suspend the delivery of electric service �Il for the purpose of making"repairs or improvements to its system. The District will attempt to provide reasonable advance notice of such suspension to affected customers. Repairs or improvements that can be scheduled will be scheduled, when feasible, at such time as to minimize impact to District Customers. The District will have final determination on the timing of planned outages. In making repairs and improvements to the District's electrical system, the District will do so with diligence and complete them as soon as reasonably practicable in accordance with prudent utility practice. 7.08.040 Apportionment of Supply - During periods of electrical shortage, the District shall apportion its available supply among its customers as required by existing state and federal Title 7 Page 6 laws. Otherwise, it will apportion its supply in the manner that appears most equitable under the circumstances then prevailing, with due regard to public health and safety. CHAPTER 7.12 APPLICATION FOR SERVICE Sections: 7.12.010 General 7.12.020 Change in Customer's Equipment or 01petations 7.12.025 Application for Service - New Constructil and Upgrades 7.12.027 As-built Drawing Procedure 7.12.010 General - Each applicant for electric service`shall complete the necessary application and shall pay to the District the required fees as determined by the District. 7.12.010.1 The application for service is a written request for service and does not bind the applicant to accept service for a period of time longer than that upon which the flat rate charge, minimum charge, or readiness to servecharge of the applicable rate schedule is based, nor does the application require that the District actually provide electric service. It does, however, bind the applicant to be governed by al :rules and regulations of the District in case service is rendered. 7.12.010.2 The District shall render service in accordance with the properly completed application when it has determined that the applicant has complied with the provisions of these rules, demonstrated that they have'acceptable credit, paid all appropriate fees and charges, and upon completion by district of the necessary installation of the service facilities. 7.12.010.3, Each customer will be required to show identification when he or she signs the District's application. 7.12.020 Change in Customers�' auipment or Operations - In the event a customer desires to make a_material change'in the amount of consumption or in the size, character, or extent of the equipment and facilities providing electric service to them, they shall immediately file with the District'an amendment of'the application for service, pay all charges required thereby and obtain approval of the District Manager prior to accepting such service. Customer may also be required to obtain approval of service changes from the Town of Truckee Building Department or the State of California, 7.12.025 Application for Service - New Construction and Upgrades 7.12.025.1 Applications for electrical service shall be defined as an electrical project as used in this rule. 7.12.025.2 Electrical project applications shall be processed in accordance with the Electrical Project Review Guidelines contained in Appendix A. Title 7 Page 7 7.12.025.3 The applicant shall be responsible for the costs of trenching, backfilling, conduit and other costs as may be outlined in individual development agreements in order to provide electric service for an electrical project. 7.12.025.4 The General Manager shall develop operational methods for staff use to implement the intent of this policy which shall be effective as of the date of adoption. 7.12.027 As-built Drawing Procedure — See also Section 5.01.027 regarding project documentation deposit and Appendix B for District Policy Regarding As-built Drawings. 7.12.040.1 Any customer who is a renter of their residence, place of business, or any other location that is served by the District and is determined by the District to defraud or attempt to defraud the District shall automatically forfeit any and all applicati6h fees and any deposits held by the District. Unless otherwise ordered, service shall be discontinued where customer cannot reconnect and shall remain discontinued until customer reapplies for service. CHAPTER 7.16 OWNERSHIP OF FACILITIES AND RIGHT OF ACCESS Sections: 7.16.010 General 7.16.020 Customer Responsibility for District Facilities 7.16.030 Customer Responsibility for Customer Facilities 7.16.040 Rights of Way,,Rights of Access, Easements 7.16.050 Tree Trimming,and Removal 7.16.010 General - All electric facilities installed on a customer's premises, including but not limited to,cenddctors,- transformers, poles, meters, etc., which are furnished by the District in order to render electric service,,shall remain the sole property of the District. The District shall have the right of access to the customer's premises without payment of any charge or rent, thereford, at all reasonable :hours for any purpose related to the furnishing of electric service, including but,not limited to meter reading, testing, inspection, construction, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In the event a recorded easement does not exist, easements by prescription, also called prescriptive easements, still exist, and under California Law give the District the same rights as recorded easements for access to District Owned Property. Upon termination of access to the customers premises, the District shall remove its facilities installed thereon. The customer shall record'appropriate utility easements as required. 7.16.020 Customer Responsibility for District Facilities - The customer shall exercise reasonable care to prevent District facilities installed on their premises from being damaged or destroyed and shall refrain from tampering with such facilities. If any defect is discovered by the customer, they shall promptly notify the District. 7.16.030 Customer Responsibility for Customer Facilities - The customer shall, at their sole risk and expense, furnish, install, inspect and keep in good and safe condition all electrical Title 7 Page 8 facilities required for receiving electric energy from the District, regardless of the location of the transformers, meters, or other equipment of the District. The customer shall be solely responsible for the transmission and delivery of all electrical energy over or through customer's wires and equipment, and for utilizing such energy, including all necessary protective devices, and the District shall not be responsible for any loss or damage occasioned thereby. All service switches and similar devices required in connection with a service and meter installation on customer's premises shall be furnished, installed and maintained by the customer in accordance with District specifications. 7.16.040 Rights of Way, Rights of Access, Easements — The District shall be granted, at no cost, all rights-of-way, rights of access, and easements necessary to erve the customer for the installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, removal or use of any or all equipment or materials used to supply and deliver electric services including tree trimming and removal to the customer. The customer shall provide, at their expense, the appropriate legal easements to the District as required. 7.16.040.1 - In addition, the following shall apply: 7.16.040.1(A) - No structures of any kind shall be constructed or permitted to be;constructed, including landscaping features which could impede District access, within, over, or upon the easement area without written approval of the General Manager of the District. 7.16.040.1(B) — The District shall have the right to enter a customer's property during reasonable hours to perform necessary'functionssuch as meter reading, maintenance, repairs, testing, installation, or removal of the District's property,..:The customer shall be required to provide safe and timely access to the District; 7.16.040.1(C) —When meters are located inside a building, the customer shall provide three (3) sets of keys to the District for access into the electrical switchgear room. 7.16.040.1(D) — When access to any of the District's facilities is impaired by the customer's actions, animals, trees, shrubs, changes of grades, fences, locked doors, or other obstructions, the District will notify .the customer and/or property owner of the impairment to access. The customer is responsible for safely resolving the impairment or eliminating the interference preventing timely access to the District's facilities. 7.16.050.0-Tree Trimminq and Removal —The District shall be granted all necessary rights-of- way and rights of access to perform removal and trimming of trees, shrubs, vines or other vegetation it deems prudent to maintain proper clearances and accessibility for the maintenance and operation of all, electric utility services, or as may be required by standard utility safety practices. The decision to trim, remove or clear trees or vegetation around District facilities shall be the exclusive right of the District. 7.16.050.1 - The District shall develop Tree Trimming Operating Procedures and Specifications in accordance with sound utility practice. CHAPTER 7.20 - (Move to Title 5) Title 7 Page 9 TEMPORARY SERVICE Sections: 7.20.010 Conditions 7.20.010 Conditions 7.20.010.1 The District will supply temporary service to customers under the following conditions: 7.20.010.1(A) Where temporary service is not intended to transfer to that of a permanent status, the applicant will be required to pay to the District, in advance, the estimated cost of installing and removing the facilities required, as determined by the District. The applicant shall be required to place a deposit in accordance with the District's rules and regulations.'' 7.20.010.1(B) Where temporary service is for the.purpose of construction and the service will ultimately transfer to permanent single phase, the customer shall be required to pay applicable connection and facilities fees for permanent service. 7.20.010.1(C) Where temporary service is for the purpose of construction and the service will ultimately transfer to permanent three phase, the customer shall be required to pay applicable connection and facilities fees for temporary service. 'Ir order to est blish permanent service, the customer will be required to ;pay the actual cost far the permanent service connection and facilities fees as established by the.District. 7.20.010.2 Temporary services existing for longer than one year will be required to pay applicable facilities fees. 7.20.010.3 Temporary services existing for longer than five years must be transferred to permanent'service. CHAPTER 7.24- (Move to Title) OWNER/RENTER RESPONSIBILITIES - SERVICE TRANSFERS Sections: 7.24.010 Owner/Renter Responsibilities 7.24.010 Owner/Renter Responsibilities 7.24.010.1 Each person who signs the District's service application and deposit receipt becomes the District's customer and is individually responsible for all charges regarding water and electrical service provided to their residence or place of business. 7.24.010.2 In the event a customer desires to transfer service into another person's name, such Title 7 Page 10 that the transferee is to become the District's customer, the transferee must make a separate service application and post the appropriate deposit with the District. Written or verbal notice by a customer that he or she desires to transfer service into another person's name will not be recognized by the District, and that customer shall continue to be individually responsible for all utility charges until such time as a new service application is made and accepted, and the appropriate deposit received. 7.24.010.3 In the event a customer desires to terminate their responsibility for payment of utility charges, they must personally request that the utility service be disconnected. 7.24.010.4 Where a customer has authorized that service to their place of business or residence be continued in the event that such customer's tenant;or other authorized agent has requested that such service be discontinued, such customer shell_remain responsible for all utility service charges, whether or not the tenant or authorized agent has vacated the premises. 7.24.010.5 The District assumes no responsibility for enforcing or interpreting any agency or rental agreement between its customers and their tenants or agents. CHAPTER 7.28 - (Move to Tide 5) REFUSAL TO SERVE Sections: 7.28.010 ConditionS 7.28.020 Notification 7.28.010 Conditions:!:-.The District may refuse to provide electric service under the following conditions: 7.28.010�1'. if the applicant, customer, or owner of serviced premises fails to comply with any of the District's rules and regulations. 7.28.0142 If the intended'use of the service is of such a nature that it will be detrimental or injurious td the District's electric distribution system, its customers, or the general public. 7.28.010.3 If, irl the judgment of the District, the applicant's installation of wiring for utilizing the service is unsafe`, hazardous, or of such nature that satisfactory service cannot be rendered. 7.28.010.4 Where service has previously been discontinued to such applicant for fraudulent use. 7.28.010.4 If the service sought to be provided would result in a sub-standard supply of electricity or voltage, as determined by the District. 7.28.020 Notification - When an applicant has been refused service under the provisions of this rule, the District shall notify such applicant promptly of the reasons for the refusal to serve Title 7 Page 11 and the corrective action to be taken by such applicant before service will be provided. CHAPTER 7.32 CUSTOMER GENERATION Sections: 7.32.010 General 7.32.020 Standby Generation (Non-Parallel Operation) 7.32.030 Net Metering (Parallel Operation) 7.32.040 Cogeneration (Parallel Operation) 7.32.010 — General - The following requirements apply to customer generation facilities designed to operate isolated from the District's system (non parallel operation) and directly connected to the District's electrical system (parallel operation). Detailed requirements and specifications for various types and sizes of customer facilities shall be obtained from the District prior to installation. 7.32.020 — Standby Generation (Nora-Panel Operation) The Customer may install a standby generator to supply all or part of their load in the event of a service interruption. The customer's wiring shall be arranged so as to prohibit the,parallel connection of the customer's alternate source of supply:with_ the District's system. This shall require the installation of a double-throw switch or its equivalent which'prevents interconnection to the District's system. The customer must notify the District and provide electrical details of generator installation and isolation from the District's system prior to construction and installation work. The District shall inspect customer facilities prior to use by the customer. The installation of a closed transition switch will require prior approval by the,tistrict. 7.32.030 _ Net tering (Parallel Operation) - Prior to the installation of any auxiliary generation facilities (e.g. wind:turbine, solar panel, etc.) for net-metering, the customer shall notify the District to obtain approva.:The customer shall be required to enter into an agreement for net metering. Additional information and requirements can be found in the District's "Ordinance No. 2008 — 06 Adopting Schedule NM, - Net Metering" and "Interconnection Agreement For Net Energy Metering" documents. 7.32.040 — Coci ftfleration (Parallel Operation) - Cogenerators are defined as facilities that produce electrical energy and utilize the heat energy by-product for other purposes (e.g., heating or cooling). The customer shall notify the District prior to the installation of this equipment in order to provide design information and obtain approval for connection of the equipment the District's facilities. CHAPTER 7.40 RESALE OF ELECTRICITY Title 7 Page 12 Sections: 7.40.010 Resale of Electricity 7.40.010 Resale of Electricity 7.40.010.1 Customers shall not resell any of the electricity received from the District unless there is advance written permission from the General Manager. 7.40.010.2 Customers shall not deliver electricity to premises other than those specified in the customer's application for service, unless written permission of the District is obtained in advance. CHAPTER 7.44 POWER ROLES Sections: 7.44.010 Signs/advertising-on,Power Poles 7.44.010 Signs/advertising on Power Poles = this a misdemeanor for any person to place or maintain any signs or other advertising upon the power poles within the District. (Penal Code 556.1) CHAPTER 7.45 ELECTRIC SYSTEM MASTER PLAN Sections: 7.45010 General 7.45`.020 Facility Construction 7.45.030' Facility Fees 7.45.010 General - In order to be in a state of readiness to serve electric energy to customers of the District, the District shall prepare and maintain an Electric System Master Plan which shall analyze growth trends, zoning, land uses, approved subdivisions and projects, existing electric system facilities and the need for improvements to the electric system. The Master Plan also serves as a blueprint for the orderly expansion of the District's electric system to accommodate growth and development of areas served by the District. The General Manager shall cause such a Master Plan to be prepared and reviewed every five years and shall submit said plan to the Board of Directors for review, discussion, modification and formal adoption. Title 7 Page 13 7.45.020 — Facility Construction - Based on the adopted Electric System Master Plan, the District shall construct, within the limits of funding sources available and as approved by the Board of Directors, the basic backbone facilities required to serve electric energy to the customers of the District. Backbone system facilities shall include substations, main feeder lines and tie lines that have as their purpose to provide adequate capacity and service reliability. 7.45.030 — Facility Fees - Master Plans shall be used as the basis to evaluate the District's electric Facility Fees. The Facility Fee is an implementation of California Government Code 66000 et seq., commonly referred to as AB1600. This Government Code section provides the mechanism by which the District shall establish fees on new development for electric system improvements attributable to new development. The General Manager shall review and modify Facility Fees in accordance with the Master Plan and shall submit said fees to the Board of Directors for review, discussion, modification and formal adoption. CHAPTER 7.46 ELECTRIC SYSTEM LAVE EXTENSIONS Sections: 7.46.010 General 7.46.020 Conditions 7.46.030 Cost Sharing 7.46.010 General - A Line Extension is an addition or modification of electrical equipment and/or an increase in the size or length of the District's existing electrical facilities to serve new customer electric load within the district's service ;area. Facilities will be extended to provide service in accordance with District`Policies and Construction Standards. Each line extension shall be subject to evaluation as to feasibility, permanence, and compatibility with the District's system. Find determination as to specific conditions applicable to the extension, including type of construction, availability of voltage and phase, route, equipment location and other design details shall be made solely by the District. Customer compliance with District Policies and Construction Standards ere,, a condition of service. The Customer is required to sign a Development Agreement foi any proposed Line Extension and pay all applicable Fees. 7.46.020 Conditions -Any person or firm who is developing property within the service territory of the District, where`an extension of the District's distribution tap lines or backbone system is required, shall make application for such electric system extension to the District Electric Department. 7.46.020.1 The applicant shall enter into a Development Agreement with the District which shall outline the terms and conditions specific to the project. 7.46.020.2 All costs associated with the extension of electric service shall be at the expense of the applicant and shall be in accordance with the Development Agreement. These costs include District labor, materials and fees. Costs also include those costs associated with construction Title 7 Page 14 and installation of trenches, conduit, vaults, roads and other civil improvements necessary for receiving and installing electric facilities. 7.46.020.3 New Construction of the District's electric system shall be built only along roads or highways and upon private lands across which satisfactory easements, encroachment permits and/or rights of way have been obtained for the benefit of the District. 7.46.030 Cost Sharing - When a Customer/Developer has contributed to the construction of the District's electric system facilities and subsequent development is connected to or benefits from said facilities, the costs shall be shared based on benefits and tha amount realized shall be collected from said subsequent development and shall be 'refunded to the original Customer/Developer who made the contribution, subject to the following: 7.46.030.1. This condition shall remain in effect for a period of five years from the date of acceptance of the facilities by the District or until such time as the original Customer/Developer no longer has title to the property which was subject to sharing, or if the 'balance subjection to sharing falls below $1,000, whichever occurs first. 7.46.030.2. Cost shares shall be calculated based on that portion of the line to be used by the additional Customer and on the resulting total number of Customers served by the line segment in question. For overhead lines, cost sharing shall be on:,a Qer-pole basis; for underground lines, sharing shall be on a per-foot basis. Sharing,of monies collected shall be based on the number of users of each segment of line who are still eligible for cost sharing refunds. 7.46.030.3. Cost subject to sharing include ;monies paid, to the 'District for District construction labor and materials per the executed Electric Development Agreement. CHAPTER 7.48 ELECTRIC SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS Sections; 7.48.010 Underground Facilities Policy 7.48.020 Underground Electric Supply(GO 128) 7.48030 Over Electric Lines (GO 95) 7.48.010 underground Facilities Policy It shall be the policy'of'the' Truckee Donner Public Utility District to require all new or rebuild construction to be placed underground. Special circumstances may dictate undergrounding is not practical and the District reserves the right to make the final determination. The installation of overhead secondary electrical facilities to serve single-family dwellings, within an existing overhead subdivision, shall be permitted. All multi-family dwellings, commercial buildings and land parcels that are to be divided into four or more individual lots, shall require the installation of underground facilities regardless of location. It is the Customer/Developer responsibility to comply with respective City, Town, County or other governing agencies that may have more stringent standards regarding underground utility installations. Title 7 Page 15 7.48.020 Underground Electric Supply 7.48.020.1 General Order No. 128 of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, promulgating and providing rules for underground electric line construction, as amended, is hereby declared to be the minimum and standard requirement for all underground electric line construction and reconstruction hereafter done by, for, or on behalf of the District, as well as for any such construction hereafter accepted or to be accepted into the District system. 7.48.020.2 The adoption of General Order No. 128 shall apply in the future to any and all amendments as may hereafter be ordered by the Public Utilities Commission, and an up-to- date, true and correct copy of said order and rules, with future amendments, shall be kept at the District office at all times. 7.48.020.3 The requirements of said General Order No. 128 shall hereafter be referred to in all bids, plans, specifications and contracts for work done,by, for, or on behalf of the District, as well as to construction or reconstruction hereafter to be accepted into the District system. 7.48.030 Overhead Electric Lines - 7.48.030.1 General Order No. 95 of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California contains the minimum and standard requirements for all overhead electric line construction and reconstruction hereafter done by or on behalf of the District, as well as for any such construction hereafter to be accepted in the District system 7.48.030.2 The adoption of General Order No. 95 shall apply, in the future to any and all amendments as may hereafter be ordered by the Public Utilities Commission, and an up-to- date, true and correct copy bf sale order and rules with future amendments, shall be kept at the District office at all times, 7.48.030.3 The requirements of said General Order No. 95 shall hereafter be referred to in all bids, plans, specifications and contracts for work done by, for, or on behalf of the District, as well as to construction or reconstruction hereafter to be accepted in the District system. CHAPTER 7.52 STREET AND SECURITY LIGHT SERVICE Sections: 7.52.005 Definitions 7.52.010 Rates 7.52.020 New Applicants 7.52.030 Security Lights 7.52.005 Definitions 7.52.005.1 Street lights are those lighting systems installed along public and governmental corridors. Title 7 Page 16 7.52.005.2 Security lights are those lighting systems installed on private and commercial property. 7.52.010 Rates 7.52.010.1 The street/security light rate schedule is OL-1. 7.52.010.1 (A) All new street lights shall be metered. 7.52.020 New Applicants - New applicants for street/security light service shall be required to enter into an agreement with the District for street/security light service at such rates as may be established and revised from time to time by the Board of Directors by ordinance and pay all actual costs of the equipment and installation. 7.52.030 Security Lights - It is a goal of the District to eliminate security lights over time. CHAPTER 7.56 SERVICE.CONNECTIONS Sections: 7.56.010 General 7.56.020 Underground Services 7.56.030 Overhead Services 7.56.040 Meter Requirements 7.56.050 primary Voltage Supply 7.56.010 7.56.010.1 A Customer, before proceeding with the wiring or installation of equipment, shall request a determination of the availability of electric service from the District. The District will advise the Customer of the most suitable phase and voltage available on established circuits. Nominal secondary delivery voltages supplied by the District are as listed in Section 7.04 of these Regulatio6s, 7.56.010.2 The District,will only energize service connections after it has been determined that District Construction Standards have been complied with and the Customer's electrical equipment/installation has been approved by the Town of Truckee's Electrical Inspector. 7.56.010.3 For specific construction information, customer should reference District Construction Standards 7.56.010.4 The District is not obligated to serve any customer who fails to implement and complete all of the District's requirements for service. Title 7 Page 17 7.56.010.5 If District personnel see that a meter socket and/or service are in need of repair and not being repaired, then the District shall inform the customer of the problem, and a time limit of 90 days shall be given to the customer to make corrections. 7.56.010.5(A) If the problem is not corrected within the time limit, the customer may be disconnected. 7.56.010.5(B) The District reserves the right to shorten this time period if a safety problem exists. 7.56.020 Underground Services 7.56.020.1 Underground service facilities at secondary voltages In areas supplied by the District's overhead facilities, where the District's existing distribution pole line is located, and at a distance not to exceed 125 feet to the customer's premises, the District will furnish and install into the customer's trench and conduit, cable from the existing distribution pole line to the customer's service entrance. Service connections of District installed cable shall be made by District personnel. For distances over 125 feet or,for commercial services, the customer shall be charged actual casts for materials and labor. The customer shall be charged a fee as specified in the District's established connection charges. 7.56.020.2 The trench, conduit and backfill shall be furnished by the customer at their expense from a place on the building designated by District personnel to a place on the pole or at the splice box also designated by District personnel:; The District will provide, at the customer's expense, the secondary splice box should one be required. 7.56.020.2(A) All required trench clearances shall be maintained per California Order 128, unless superseded herein 7.56.020.3 Service conduit 7.56.020.3(A) Refer to District Standards for size and type of conduit. 7.56.020.3(B) Minimum size acceptable to the District of underground conduit shall be 2" for a 200 amp single phase panel. Fora 400 amp single phase panel, a 3, underground conduit is required: 7.56.020.3(C)Water pipe or water pipe fittings are not permitted. 7.56.020.3(D) The conduit shall be one continuous length, with no sweeps or bends from the ground line to the meter socket. 7.56.020.3(E) The service conduit shall be supplied and installed by the customer. 7.56.020.3(F) Separate living units such as apartments, condos, townhouses, etc. located on the same premises shall be served by a maximum of one conduit from any one of the District's poles. In no case shall there be more than two electric conduits on any one of the District's poles. 7.56.020.3(G) The District may elect to provide one conduit on the pole, connected to a splice Title 7 Page 18 box located on the property line of two adjacent lots. In this instance, customers of affected lands must make conduit runs to the splice box and not the pole. 7.56.020.4 If a pole is needed as a result of not being able to trench, bore, or obtain the necessary permits for a road crossing, the District will install the riser pole and necessary hardware and anchors. The customer shall pay to the District all actual costs for the District to install the pole to include the cost of the pole, hardware, anchors, labor and overheads. The District will be responsible for the riser on the pole (with the exception of the first 10 feet) and the span of secondary conductor between the distribution system and the riser pole if within the 125 foot limit as referenced in Section 7.56.020.1. If the customer's,service entrance is greater than 125 feet from the distribution system, the customer will pay to,the District, in addition to the charges referenced in this section, the fee for additional footage as referenced in Section 7.56.020.1. 7.56.020.4(A) Said pole shall be of sufficient height to provide the District's conductors a legal clearance above the roadway. 7.56.030 Overhead Services 7.56.030.1 Overhead service facilities, at secondary voltage, 480 volts or less: In areas supplied by the District's overhead facilities, where the District's distribution pole line is located on a street, highway, lane, alley, or private easement immediately contiguous and at a distance not to exceed 200 feet to the customer's premises the, District will, in accordance with the established service connection charge, furnish,and install a_service drop from its pole line to a point of attachment determined by District personnel, on the',customer's building or other permanent support; said support„shall beprovided m by custoer. Connection made at the weatherhead connecting the District's service line to the customer's service line shall be made by District personnel. For distances .over 200 feet, the customer shall be charged actual costs for labor and materials. 7.56.030.1(A) After application for electricity,and before the customer puts up the service and meter socket, they shall make request fora District employee to come out and mark out on the wall where fihe service and miter socket are to be located. The District reserves the right to refuse service to any customer hot complying with this rule. 7.56.030.2 Permanent Overhead Service Requirements: 7.56.030.2(A) No periscope of service conduit through roof will be permitted with the following possible exceptions: 7.56.030.2(A)(1) A round or octagonal shaped building with a corresponding shaped roof. 7.56.030.2(A)(2) A building with a flat roof designed to roll water and carry the weight of snow. 7.56.030.2(A)(3) It is the customer's responsibility to check first and obtain written approval of any exceptions to this rule. 7.56.030.2(B) The required ground clearances for conductors shall be maintained per District Standard. Title 7 Page 19 7.56.030.2(C) Customer shall furnish and install an approved rain-tight service or weatherhead at a point suitable for connecting the customer's service entrance conductors to the District's conductors. 7.56.030.2(D) The point of attachment must be located as designated by District personnel. 7.56.030.2(E) Eye bolts or equally secured means are required for the support of the service drop. Eye bolts or clevises will be supplied by the District, but must be installed through a minimum of 2" x 4" backing. Lag screws are not permissible. 7.56.030.2(F) Customer shall leave a minimum of 18" of conductor protruding beyond the weatherhead of an overhead service. 7.56.020.3 Service conduit 7.56.020.3(A) Refer to District Standards for size and type of conduit. 7.56.020.3(B) Minimum size acceptable to the District of underground conduit shall be 2" for a 200 amp single phase panel. For a 400 amp single phase panel, a 3, underground conduit is required. 7.56.020.3(C)Water pipe or water pipe fittings are not permitted. 7.56.020.3(D) The conduit shall be one continuous length from service head to the meter socket. 7.56.020.3(E) The service conduit shall be supplied and installed by the customer. 7.56.040 Meter Requirements 7.56.040.1 The Customer shall be required to supply, install, and maintain meter mounting equipment of a type acceptable to the District: Requirements for meter equipment, clearances, and locations are contained in Section 7.72 of these Regulations and the District's Electrical Construction Standards. 7.56.050 Primary Voltage Supply 7.56.050.1 Primary voltage supply to customer's premises: By means of underground facilities wherever in the District's judgment it is practicable to do so, the District, at "customer's expense, will construct a primary voltage supply line from its distribution facilities to:a termination point installed on the customer's premises in accordance with Section 7.46 of these Regulations. 7.56.050.1(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.72.060, if the District initiates the rebuild of a portion of existing overhead distribution facilities by placing said facilities underground, resulting in the requirement to modify the service panels of the customers served thereby, the District may, based on special circumstances present, pay for all or a portion of the costs of modification of the customer service panels and related equipment. 7.56.050.1(B) The General Manager of the District shall have the sole authority to authorize Title 7 Page 20 payment on the part of the District for conversion of customer service panels and related equipment under Section 7.56.050.1(A). The General Manager's approval concluding that unique circumstances are present in this matter such that it is in the public interest and benefits the District to pay for all or a portion of the cost of conversion of the customer service panels and related equipment. 7.56.010.3(C) In judging whether there are unique circumstances present which justify a finding that it is in the public interest and serves the public good for the District to pay for all or a portion of the cost of converting customer service panels and related equipment, the General Manager may consider matters relating to public safety, historic preservation, District operation and maintenance costs, and any other matter that the General Manager deems appropriate. CHAPTER 7.60 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Sections: 7.60.010 Handling Hazardous Materials 7.60.010 Please refer to, the' istrict Safety Manual for procedures for handling Hazardous Materials. CHAPTER 7.64 NET METERING 7.64.010 Ns#Metering Applicability, Territory, Rates 7.64.020 Net'Metering Special Conditions 7.64.010 Net Metering Applicability 7.64.010.1 Applicable to residential or commercial customers eligible for service where a part or all of the electrical requirements of the customer can be supplied from a solar or wind power production source owned and operated by the customer, where such source is connected for parallel operation with the service of the District and where such source is located on the customers premises and is intended to offset part or all of the customers electrical requirements. 7.64.010.1(A) This schedule provides rates, terms and conditions for the sale of energy by the District. Prices, terms and conditions for the purchase of net energy transmitted by the customer to the District are included herein for reference only. Such prices, terms and conditions and the terms of inter-connection and parallel operation are outlined in the generation agreement Title 7 Page 21 required for service under this tariff. The purpose of this tariff is to facilitate terms of service to customers with solar or wind power production systems of not more than one megawatt. 7.64.010.1(B) Applicability of this tariff does not extend to customers whose solar or wind power production source exceeds 1000 kilowatts or one megawatt. 7.64.010.2 Territory - The entire area served by the Truckee Donner Public Utility District electric system. 7.64.010.3 Rates Customer charge Same as applicable residential or commercial customer charge. Energy charge On the residential or commercial energy rate applicable to that customer. Net energy credit All kilowatt-hours, per kilowatt-hour — the net energy credit will be computed at a rate for payment equal to the monthly average non-firm energy price the District pays,during the applicable billing month. 7.64.020 Net Metering Special Conditions 7.64.020.1 Generation agreement: A generafion.agreement with the customer is required for service under the schedule. 7.64.020.2 For eligible residential and small commercial customer-generators, the net energy metering calculation shall be made by measuring the difference between the electricity supplied to the eligible customer-generator end the electricity generated by the eligible customer- generator and fed back to the electric grid over a 12-month period. The following rules shall apply to the annualized not metering caiculation: 7.64.020.3(A) The eligible customer-generator account shall, at the end of the 12-month period following the date of final interconnection of the customer-generator's system with the District, and at'each anniversary,month thereafter, be evaluated and reconciled for electricity used or generated,during that period. The District will determine if the customer-generator was a net consumer or a net producer of electricity during that period. 7.64.020.3(B) This evaluation and reconciliation for electricity used or generated may be standardized by the:District for the 12 month billing period ending with the May billing, rather than using each customer's respective anniversary month. 7.64.020.3(C) At the end of each 12-month period, where the electricity supplied during the period by the District exceeds the electricity generated by the customer-generator during that same period, the customer-generator is a net electricity consumer and the District shall be owed compensation for the customer-generator's net kilowatt-hour consumption over that same period. The compensation owed for the customer-generator's shall be calculated as follows: The net balance of moneys owed to the District shall be paid in accordance with the normal billing cycle. If the customer-generator is a net producer over a normal billing Title 7 Page 22 cycle, any excess kilowatt-hours generated during the billing cycle shall be carried over to the following billing period as kilowatt-hour credits according to the procedures set forth in this section, and appear as a credit on the customer- generator's account. This credit may be utilized in the following billing cycle if the customer is a net consumer during that cycle. If the customer is a net generator at the end of each 12-month period, then (3) shall apply. 7.64.020.3(D) At the end of each 12-month period, where the electricity generated by the customer-generator during that 12-month period exceeds the electricity supplied during that same period, the customer-generator is a net electricity producer acid the District shall retain any excess kilowatt-hours generated during the prior 12-month period.` The customer-generator shall be compensated by the District for the excess kilowatt-hours generated at its annual average non-firm energy price the District pays during the prior 1 rh nth period. 7.64.020.3(E) If a customer-generator terminates the customer relationship with the District, the District shall reconcile the customer-generator's consumption and production of electricity during any part of a 12-month period following the last reconciliation and shall apply only the months since the most recent 12-month reconciliation. CHAPTER 7.68 ILLEGAL USE OR DIVERSION OF ELECTRICITY Sections: 7.68.010 Illegal Use or.Diversion of Electricity 7.68.010 Illegal Use or Diversion of Electricity 7.68.010.1 When the General Manager of the District determines that a customer or other person or entity has received unmetered 'electric service, or when the General Manager determines that` a itustomer Or other person or entity has caused electric service to be improperly or inaccurately metered, the District shall render bills for such service, including administrative costs, based upon its reasonable estimate of the service actually furnished for the full period during which the service was unmetered or improperly metered. 7.68.010.2 When the General Manager determines that a violation of the Penal Code sections having to do with unauthorized use of electricity with intent to defraud, tampering with electric meter with intent to`defraud, malicious interference or connection with electric line, or malicious interference or obstruction with electric line may have occurred, the General Manager shall contact the appropriate County Sheriffs Office, Town of Truckee Police Department or appropriate County District Attorney's Office, and inquire concerning the feasibility of filing criminal charges against the person or entity suspected of violating any of such Penal Code sections. If, after such inquiry, the General Manager determines that it is in the best interest of the District to file such criminal charges, and that there is a reasonable possibility of successful prosecution of any such person or entity, then the General Manager shall, on behalf of the District, file criminal charges with the appropriate District Attorney's Office. Title 7 Page 23 CHAPTER 7.72 METERING Sections: 7.72.010 General 7.72.020 Number of Meters 7.72.030 Service and Meter Standards 7.72.040 Meter Panel and Meter Locations 7.72.050 Customer Responsibility for District Facilities 7.72.060 Customer Responsibility for Customerr Facilities 7.72.070 Standard of Meter Accuracy 7.72.080 Meter Tests 7.72.090 Meter Errors 7.72.100 Non-registering Meters 7.72.010 General - All electricity supplied by the District shall be measured by wattmeter. Registration shall be in kilowatt hours for general wage and billing, and kilowatts for demand billings. For billing purposes, all meters located on the. dustomer's premises will be billed separately and the readings thereof shall not be combined unless the District determines that a combined reading will result in an operating convenience. 7.72.020 Number of Meters 7.72.020.1 The cost of each meter installation shall be paid by the customer prior to installation according to the District's rate schedule. 7.72.020.2 For the normal residence or business,_ one (1) meter per service or building shall be installed. 7.72.020.3 For apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and other multiple dwelling units, one meter per unit, apartment, condominium, etc. shall be installed. Said meters shall be grouped together at one common location on the building per District standards. 7.72.020.4 For multiple businesses, offices, or commercial buildings, the original installation shall be one meter per unit and the building(s) shall be so wired. Said meters shall be grouped together at one common location on the building per District standards. Subsequent enlargement or restriction of the original area(s) which does affect the electrical metering shall be handled in one of the following ways: 7.72.020.4(A) Any subsequent remodeling of commercial buildings wherein complete unit(s) are added to a business, the customer shall have the following options: 7.72.020.4(A)(1) The meter(s) for the additional unit(s) may be connected in the customer's name. Section 7.72.010 shall prevail for the billing of each meter including separate minimums. 7.72.020.4(A)(2) The customer may rewire, at their expense, so that the additional unit(s) are all combined under one meter. Title 7 Page 24 7.72.020.4(B) Any subsequent remodeling of commercial buildings wherein unit(s) are divided and occupied by two or more customers, the customer(s) will be required to rewire, at their expense, so that the partial unit(s) are metered separately or combined with another meter serving the customer(s). Refer to Section 7.72.020(2). NO SPLIT BILLS WILL BE RENDERED BY THE DISTRICT. 7.72.020.5 For structures with mixed residential and commercial tenants, all residential units must be metered individually. 7.72.020.6 The District is not obligated to serve any customer rnrhlo'builds with exceptions to Section 7.72.020.3 and/or 7.72.020.4 above unless the customer,obtains written approval from the District prior to building. 7.72.030 Service and Meter Standards - The District has adopted for its own standards the standards set forth by the Electric Utility Service Equipment Requirements Committee, of which the District is a member in good standing. 7.72.040 Meter Panel and Meter Locations 7.72.040.1 All meters shall be installed by the District upon the customer's premises in a location marked out and approved by the District and such location shall at all times be kept accessible for meter reading, testing and inspection. 7.72.040.2 If such location becomes inaccessible, the customer,shall be asked in writing to correct the problem. If the inaccessibility continues the District may discontinue service to that customer until such time,as the customer corrects the problem'or meets the District's standards for service and/or meter locations. 7.72.050 Customer Responsibility for District Facilities 7.72.050.1 Any and all meters and meter accessories located on the customer's premises remain the property of the District. Therefore, the Customer shall exercise reasonable care to prevent such facilities from being damaged or destroyed and shall refrain from tampering with such.facilities. If any defect therein is discovered by the customer, he shall promptly notify the District: 7.72.050.2 The customer will be held liable for District's facilities located on their premises which are damaged or destroyed regardless of who did the damage or destroying. 7.72.050.3 The customer will be held liable for District's facilities located on their premises which are tampered with regardless of who did the tampering. 7.72.050.4 The District holds the integrity of its seals in high esteem; therefore, any effort by any unauthorized person, whether qualified or not, to cut, remove, modify, distort, bend, or otherwise damage or destroy the ring seal shall be viewed by the District as an attempt to tamper with the District's facilities. 7.72.050.4(A) On any service which Section 7.72.050(4) above is found to have taken place, the meter shall be removed and inspected and, if no further tampering is noted, the meter shall Title 7 Page 25 be returned to the socket and resealed. The customer shall then be notified of the condition as found and of the District's policies relating to meter seals, charges and meter tampering. 7.72.050.4(B) Subsequent discovery of the above conditions with the same customer at the same or a different location, shall result in the implementation of the miscellaneous fee schedule. 7.72.050.4(C) If, during the removal and inspection as noted above, it is further discovered that the seal sealing the glass or polycarbonate cover to the meter base has been cut, removed, modified, distorted, bent or other wise damaged or destroyed, said meter will be removed from further service until tested and accuracy recalibrated. Another meter and a locking meter ring shall be installed. A fee as shown on the miscellaneous fee;schedule to cover the cost of testing and recalibration of the meter may be charged to the customer. 7.72.050.5 In the absence of either a customer or consumer, Section 7.72.050 shall apply to the owner. 7.72.060 Customer Responsibility for Customer Facilities - The customer shall at their sole risk and expense furnish, install, inspect and keep in good and safe condition all electrical facilities required for receiving electric energy from the lines of the District, regardless of the location of the transformers, meters, or other equipment pf''the District, and for utilizing such energy, including all necessary protective devices and suitable housing thereof. The customer shall be solely responsible for the transmission and delivery of all electrical energy over or through the customer's wires and equipment. Thin Qistrict shad not be responsible for any loss or damage occasioned thereby. All main switches, circuit breakers, fuses and similar devices required in connection with a service and meter installation on a customer's premises shall be furnished, installed and maintained by the Customer. 7.72.060.1 In the absence of:either a customer or consumer, Section 7.72.060 shall apply to the owner. 7.72.070, Standard of Meter Accuracy 7.72.0704 The District recognizes'the State of California approved minimum of 2% slow to a maximum of 2% fast before any recalculation of billing will take place. 7.72.070.2 Meters tested and:recalibrated in the District's facility shall leave that facility at the highest possible degree of accuracy the facility is capable of producing. However, in no case will a meter be less than 99.7% nor more than 100.3% when taken from the test bench. 7.72.070.3 The District's meter standard(s) shall be tested annually by an Independent Contractor. 7.72.070.4 New meters received by the District shall be tested on a random basis of approximately 20% of the total received. 7.72.070.5 All meters returned from service, regardless of the reason, shall be tested and recalibrated before being returned to service. Title 7 Page 26 7.72.080 Meter Tests 7.72.080.1 Any customer may request the District to test the meter serving their premises. Customer requested tests shall be performed as quickly as possible. No notice of time of testing will be sent to the customer unless he specifically requests such notice at the time of their original request for a test. 7.72.080.2 All mechanical meters brought in for testing, trouble-shooting or high bill inquires shall be replaced by digital meters. Digital meters shall have an accuracy of 0.1% or less on test runs. 7.72.080.3 Any customer who requests a meter test shall be charged a fee to cover the reasonable cost of the test in accordance with the miscellaneous fee'schedule if the meter has been tested within the last three years. The fee is refundable if the meter test result is more than 2% fast. 7.72.090 Meter Errors 7.72.090.1 Where, in the opinion of the District, appropriate tests reveal that a meter is registering more than two percent (2%) fast, the District will refund to the customer the amount of the overcharge based on corrected meter readings for the period the meter was in use, but in no instance exceeding six(6) months. 7.72.090.2 Where, in the opinion of thy: ,District, appropriate tests reveal that a meter is registering more than two percent (2%) slow, the District will bill.the customer for the amount of the undercharge based on corrected meter readings for the period the meter was in use, but in no instance exceeding three (3) months. 7.72.090.3 If it is discovered that an error has been made in reading a customer's meter, the District will correct its error,by recalculating the charges back to the date such error occurred. If the date the error occurred cannot be clearly identified, the recalculation period shall not exceed six months. The customer's ,account shall then be charged or credited for the amount determined. If the calculation results in a charge to the customer, the customer shall be given a reasonable period of time to;pay the:amount owed. 7.72.100 Non-registering Meters 7.72.100.1 Where the District determines that a meter is not properly measuring electric consumption due to natural wear and tear or other improper functioning of the meter or meter accessories, it shall charge such customer for the period the meter was not functioning provided, however, than such period shall not exceed three (3) months. Such charge shall be computed upon an estimate of consumption based upon the customer's prior consumption during the same season in previous years or upon an estimate based upon a reasonable comparison with the consumption of other customers receiving the same class of service during the same period of time and under similar circumstances and conditions. 7.72.100.2 Where the District determines that a meter is not properly measuring electric consumption due to any unauthorized person's actions, whether qualified or not, the service may be discontinued by the District. The customer shall be charged for the period the meter Title 7 Page 27 was not functioning, provided however, that such period shall not exceed twelve (12) months. Such charge shall be computed upon an estimate of consumption based upon the customer's prior consumption during the same season in previous years, or an estimate may be based on previous customer's consumption at the same location, during the same season of the year, or based upon a reasonable comparison with the consumption of other customer's receiving the same class of service during the same period of time and under similar weather conditions. Administrative costs shall also be charged to the customer by the District. 7.72.100.3 Upon determination by the General Manager that a violation of the Penal Code section having to do with unauthorized use of electricity with intent to,defraud, tampering with electric meter with intent to defraud, malicious interference or connection with electric line, and/or malicious interference or obstruction with electric line, refer to Chapter 7.68. CHAPTER 7.80 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE Sections: 7.80.010 Current and Ordinary Repairs and Maintenance 7.80.010 Current and Ordinary Repairs and Maintenance,-The District hereby construes the terms "all current and ordinary repairs" and "current and ordinary upkeep or maintenance," as contained in Public Contract Code Section 20205.2, to include the repair, upkeep and maintenance of the entire District water and electrical distribution systems, to allow for routine extension and expansion of District electrical and water facilities to meet the increased demand placed on such systems by the growing needs of District customers, and to include minor and routine work which District staff is capable of performing. Such work shall include, but shall not be limited to, the followring: 7.80.010.1 Reconductoring. 7.80.0101 Pole relocation(s) 7.80.01 .3 Routine pole replacement of broken or deteriorated poles, or where a size or height increase is needed. 7.80.010.4 Electrical work.on energized lines. 7.80.010.5 Pulling of underground cable in conduit systems, and installation of overhead conductors and poles and associated equipment. 7.80.010.6 The making of underground electrical splices and terminations. 7.80.010.7 The installation of transformers, switches, regulators, reclosers, and related equipment that is either provided by a customer at the customer's expense or acquired by the District by competitive bidding procedure. The list set forth herein is not exclusive, and the District may determine that other similar types Title 7 Page 28 of work are included within the terms "current and ordinary repairs" and "current and ordinary upkeep or maintenance" as contained in Public Contract Code Section 20205.2. CHAPTER 7.83 RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD Sections: 7.82.010 Background 7.82.011 Objectives 7.82.012 Qualified Resources 7.82.013 Target 7.82.014 Strategies for meeting objectives 7.82.015 Ongoing Review 7.82.010 Background State Senate Bill 1078 (SB1078) was signed into law on September 12, 2002 and was effective January 1, 2003. The SB1078 legislation modifies the California Public Utilities Code to include a specific renewable resource requirement for investor owned utilities (IOUs). SB1078 required IOU's to maintain a minimum of 20% of tbeir� ower from eligible renewable resources by 2017. SB107 (Simitan) was passed in 2006 and accelerates the IOU target to 20% by 2010. The legislation (SB1078) also includes provisions that Apply' . to publicly owned utilities. These provisions would include: • Requirement that the governing body implement and enforce a renewable portfolio standard to encourage renewable resources • Each public utility governing board must define the terms of its RPS. The terms would include: Q What qualifies, as a renewable resource (i.e. whether or not to count large hydroelectric projects (in excess of 30MW) o The percentage of the total energy resources that are to be renewable o The time ki a in which to meet the "goal" of the defined standard 7.82.011 Obi2ct,,,�ives Truckee Donner Public Utility District RPS Objectives • Meet the intent of SB 1078 to encourage renewable resources. • Maintain reliable overall energy supply portfolio. • Minimize adverse impact of acquiring new renewable energy resources on customer electric rates. 7.82.012 Qualified Resources Truckee Donner Public Utility District Electric Qualified RPS Resources • Renewable resources are defined as non-fossil fueled electric generating resources, including all hydroelectric. These would include but may not be limited to any resource that meets the definition of "Eligible renewables" pursuant to section 398.4(h)(1) of the California SB 1305, which sets forth the requirements for power content labels: Title 7 Page 29 o Geothermal (including low-temperature geothermal heat pumps) o Hydroelectric (small hydro, 30MW or less) o Hydroelectric (large hydro, above 30MW) o Solar o Wind o Biomass and waste o Fuel cells o Unbundled Renewable Energy Credits (REC's) 7.82.013 Target RPS Target: • At such time that projected resources do not exceed projected demand, TDPUD will strive to include qualifying resources to meet projected demand. • Truckee Donner Public Utility District resource mix will have a minimum of 21% of renewable resources by year-end 2010. Renewable resources are defined as non-fossil fueled electric generating resources, including hydroeiectric. 7.82.014 Strategies for meeting objectives Strategies for meeting RPS objectives: • Public benefit funds may be used to implement projects and may be used to supplement the production projects. • TDPUD's allocation of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) started on January 1, 20015 is a non-fossil fuel resource will be included in the RPS objective. TDPUD will strive to acquire small hydro electric from WAPA within the Sierra Pacific control area. • In the future, TDPUD may contract for geothermal generation in Northern Nevada and Wind generation backed by Natural Gas. 7.82.015 Ongoing Review Ongoing Review of Truckee Donner Public Utility District RPS • A two-year review standard of the RPS will address changes in the Truckee Donner Public Utility District power portfolio including market power purchases, entitlement shares of projects and potential changes in the renewable energy technologies. Title 7 Page 30 Attachment 3 TITLE 7 ELECTRIC SERVICE CHAPTERS: 7.01 General ,7. o P 04 District es nsibilities Deleted:7.02..Customer Choice of _ _ - -- -- - ------ 7.05 Customer Responsibilities Electric Generation Provider¶ 7.06 System Disturbances Resulting From Customer Equipment Deleted:and Customer 7.08 Continuity of Service 7.12 Application for Service 7.16 Ownership of Facilities and Right of Access 7.20 Temporary Service 7.24 OwnerlRenter Responsibilities-Service Transfers 7.28 Refusal to Serve 7.32 customer Generation _- Deleted:Auxiliary Power- ,7.40 Resale of Electricity Customers using 7.44 Power Poles Deleted:7.36..Current Limiting 7.45 Electric System Master Plan Devices¶ 7.46 Electric System Line Extensions 7.48 Electric System Construction Standards 7.52 Street and Security Light Service 7.56 Service Connections 7.60 Hazardous Materials I J.64 Net Metering Deleted:7.60..Hazardous 7.68 Illegal Use or Diversion of Electricity Materials¶ 7.72 Metering Deleted:Purchase of Power I ,7.80 Repairs and Maintenance Deleted:7.66.. .Establishing¶ 7.83 Renewable Portfolio Standard Deleted:7.76..Discontinuance and Restoration of Service¶ Deleted:7.82..System Disturbances Resulting From CHAPTER 7.01 Customer Equipment¶ GENERAL Sections: 7.01.010 General 7.01.010 General 7.01.010.1 These Electric Service Policies have been adopted by the Truckee Donner Public Deleted:These policies are UtilityDistrict(District) in the interest of efficiency, economy, reliability and safety in regulating promulgated by the Truckee Donner Public Utility District for general use in and administering the distribution of electricity to its Customers.They are subject to revision by regulating and administering electric the Board of Directors of the District from time to time in order to meet these objectives. service throughout the District. 7.01.010.2 The District shall furnish services under its current rate schedules and these policies as approved from time to time by the Board of Directors of the pistrict and shall govern all Deleted:Truckee Donner Public Utility Title 7 Pagel service except as specifically modified by the terms and conditions of the rate schedules or by Deleted:7.01.010.3 Copies of written contracts. currently effective policies are available at the District office at no charge 7.01.010.4 Any dispute arising between an applicant and the District regarding interpretation and administration of these rules will be referred to the Board of Directors for final decision. Deletedd :(Electric Rule 1,Res.8430)T Deleted:CHAPTER 7.021 ._ ¶ CUSTOMER CHOICE OF AN CHAPTER 7.04 ELECTRIC GENERATION PROVIDER¶ DISTRICT JRESPONSIBILITIES ¶ Sections:¶ Sections: 7.02.010..District's Intent¶ 7.02.020..Conditions to be Met 7.04.010 General Information Prior Offering Customer Choice¶ 7.02.030..Evaluation of 7.04.020 Delivery-Voltage and Phase Deregulation and Customer choice 7.04.030 Voltage Regulation, District Substation Practices¶ 7.02.040..Decision Regarding Implementation¶ 7.04.010 General Information - To the best of its ability and in consideration of the existing 7.02.010-The Truckee Donner Public Utility District favors providing source,the District will supply electricity at each customer's service connection dependably and its customers with choice regarding safely, in adequate quantities to meet the reasonable needs and requirements of the customer, access to electric generating in accordance with these policies. services.It is the intent of the District to provide customer choice at the earliest time practicable,subject to 7.04.020 Delivery - Voltage and Phase - All service shall be alternating current - 60 hertz. certain conditions being met.¶ Nominal secondary delivery voltages supplied by the District are: 7.02.020—The conditions that need to be met prior to this District offering a Overhead and underground secondary services from an overhead primary system. customer choice are:¶ 1. 120/240 volt-single phase 7.02.020.1—The District must 2.277/480 volt-three phase wye achieve open access to Network Integration Transmission Servi 1 b Underground secondary service from an underground primary system. Deleted:AND CUSTOMER 1. 120/240 volt-single phase Deleted:7.04.040..Voltage 2. 120/208 volt-single/three phase wye(network metering) Regulation,Customer Side¶ ,' 7.04.050.Voltage Disturbances¶ 3. 120/208 volt-three phase wye 4.277/480 volt-three phase wye Deleted:(Electric Rule 5,Res.8430) Deleted:that may be available are Service at primary voltage is also available. Contact the District for detailed requirements. 120/240 volt single phase;120/240 volt three phase;120/208 volt single phase;120/208 volt three phase; 7.04.030 Voltaae Reaulation, District Substation - To the best of its ability and in 277/480 volt three phase;240/480 consideration of the existing source, the District will regulate its voltage at each of its volt three phase.(Electric Rule ,, z substations so as to ultimately supply its consumers their nominal secondary voltage plus or Deleted: (Electric Rule 5,Res. 8430,amended by M094-12) minus 5%t Deleted:¶ 7.04.040 Voltaae Reaulation, Customer Side-Customers with computers and other electronic equipment should supply their own voltage regulation and filtration( [3fl Deleted:7.04.050 V I a e Disturbances-The District may require customers to install reduced voltage starting equipment in cases where across-the-line starting would result in excessive or undesirat�_...—[q.. Title 7 Page 2 CHAPTER 7.05 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Sections: 7.05.010 Increased Load 7.05.020 Balancinq of Load 7.05.030 Power Factor Correction 7.05.040 Surge Protection 7.05.050 Voltage Regulation 7.05.060 Motors 7 05.070 District Not Responsible for Damage 7 05 010 Increased Load- In the event the Customer desires to increase their load materially, such as additional electric heat increased motor loads etc.,they shall give the District sufficient advance notice so that the District may provide added facilities, if necessary, at Customer expense If the Customer fails to notify the District and the District's equipment is damaged as a result of such increase in load the Customer shall reimburse and make payment to the Distnct for all such damages. 7 05 020 - Balancing of Load — For three phase services the Customer shall keep the load current under normal operating conditions balanced within plus or minus 10 percent of the average load current. 7 05 030 Power Factor Correction - If the District determines that the power factor of a Customer's load is less than 95 percent lagging the Customer shall install proper equipment at their expense to prevent the power factor from falling below 95 percent. If such eaubment is required to be installed on the District's system the Customer shall reimburse and make payment to the District for all labor and materials required to provide power factor correction. 7 05 040 - Surpe Protection - The Customer shall be responsible to provide surge protection for all voltaae sensitive equipment such as electronic appliances or devices. 7 05 050 - Voltage Regulation — The Customer should consider installing an UninterruiAble Power Supply (UPS) or other voltage regulating equipment where momentary or extended outages or voltage fluctuations would cause inconvenience loss of electronic memory, or trip alarms,etc. 7.05.060-Motors 7.05.060.1 —Starting Limitations—Customers shall install no motors whose starting shall cause a voltage drop-greater than 3%at the service meter point or-greater than 2%at a neighboring point of service Single phase motors up to and including 5 HP may be served by single phase at 240 volts Applications requiring more than 5 HP must use three phase motors. Three phase motor applications up to and including 25 HP are generally permitted to be started across the line subject to the requirements of this policy. Motors over 25 HP require reduced voltage starting facilities which are subject to approval by the District. Title 7 Page 3 7 05 060 2-Undervoltage Protection—All motors and special apparatus should be equipped with suitable undervoltage relays or time delay tripping devices to protect against sustained undervoltage or service interruption and to prevent automatic disconnection of equipment upon momentary voltage disturbance. 7.05.060.3—Single Phase Protection—Three-phase motors should be equipped with suitable protective relays or other devices to prevent single-phase operation,improper direction of rotation and excessive heating due to over current. 7 05 070—District Not Responsible for Damage—The District shall not be responsible for damage to Customer equipment due to failure of Customer to provide adequate protection. CHAPTER 7.06 SYSTEM DISTURBANCES RESULTING FROM CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT Sections: 7.06.010 General 7.06.020 Power Quality 7.06.030 Total Harmonic Distortion(THD) 7 06 010 General-The customer's use of the District's electrical facilities shall not result in any interference disturbance voltage fluctuations or other quality of service issue to the District's electric distribution system or to other customers. The customer shall provide, at their own expense equipment to mitigate quality of service issues. In the case of devices in which large blocks of load are recurrently switched on and off, such as electric boilers, welders, heaters, motors non-linear loads or where the customer desires voltage control within unusually close limits the District may require the customer to provide, at their own expense, special or additional equipment. 7 06 020—Power Quality-To minimize all interference with the quality of their service or that of other customers the District requires customer electrical facilities to meet the power quality standards presented in the latest version of IEEE Standard 519, Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems,Section 10-Recommended Practices for Individual Customers in addition to other District requirements or standards. 7.06.030 Total Harmonic Distortion(THD) 7 06 030 1 The application of any nonlinear load by the Customer(e.g.,static power convertersm arc fumaces adjustable speed drive systems etc.)shall not cause voltage and/or current Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) levels greater than the levels as recommended by IEEE Standard 519 or subsequent revision on the District's electric system at the point of power delivery to the Customer's facility. The District will determine the appropriate SCR(short circuit ratio)at the customer's facility for the purpose of applying IEEE Standard 519. 7.06.030.2 The Customer shall disclose to the District all nonlinear loads prior to connection. The District may test the Customer's load to determine the THD levels. Title 7 Page 4 7 06 030 3 It shall be the responsibility of the Customer to assure that the THD requirements are met including the purchase of necessary filtering equipment. Any load found not in compliance with this policy shall be corrected immediately by the Customer at the Customer's expense If not corrected the District may terminate service to the Customer's facility. 7.06.030.4 The Customer shall be liable for all damages, losses, claims, costs, expenses and liabilities of any kind or nature arising out of caused by, or in any way connected with the application by the Customer of any nonlinear load operating with maximum THD levels in excess of the values stated in Paragraph 1. The Customer shall hold harmless and indemnify the District from and against any claims losses costs of investigation, expenses, reasonable attorneys'fees damages and liabilities of any kind or nature arising out of,caused by,or in any way connected with the application by the Customer of any nonlinear load operating with maximum THD levels in excess of the values stated in Paragraph 1. CHAPTER 7.08 CONTINUITY OF SERVICE Sections: 7.08.010 General 7.08.020 Emergency Interruptions 7.08.030 Scheduled Interruptions 7.08.040 Apportionment of Supply 7.08.010 General 7.08.010.1 The District will exercise reasonable diligence and care to deliver to its customers a continuous and sufficient supply of electricity at a proper voltage and to avoid, so far as reasonably possible, any interruption in delivery. When such interruptions occur,the District will endeavor to re-establish service as soon as is reasonably and practicably possible, taking into consideration the safety of its employees,customers and general public. 7.08.010.2 Electric Service is inherently subject to interruption, suspension, curtailment and fluctuation In no event however, shall the District be liable to its Customers or any other persons for any damages to person or property arising out of or related to any interruption, suspension curtailment or fluctuation in service if such interruption, suspension, curtailment or fluctuation results in whole or part from any of the following Deleted:The District will not rt liable for any interruptions,shortages, 7.08.010.2(A) Causes beyond the District's reasonable control include, but are not limited to, or sufficiency of supply loss or damage of any kind or chh anyaracter accident or casualty, fire flood drought wind acts of the elements, court orders, insurrections occasioned thereby,whether such is or riots generation failures lack of sufficient generating capacity, breakdowns of or damage to caused by an act of God,fire,strike, 9 riot,war,accident,breakdown,action eaubment/facilities of District or of third parties, acts of God or public enemy, strikes or other by a governmental body or any other labor disputes civil military or governmental authority, electrical disturbances originating on or cause. transmitted through electrical systems with which District's system is interconnected and acts or omissions of third parties. Title 7 Page 5 7 08 010 2(B) Repair, maintenance improvement, renewal or replacement work on District's electrical system which work in the sole judgment of District,is necessary or prudent. 7.08.010.2(C) Automatic or manual actions taken by District, which in its sole judgment are necessary or prudent to protect the performance integrity, reliability or stability of District's electrical system or any electrical system with which it is interconnected. Such actions shall include but shall not be limited to the operation of automatic or manual protection equipment installed in Company's electrical system, including, without limitation, such equipment as automatic relays circuit breakers switches or other controls. Automatic eaubment is preset to operate under certain prescribed conditions which in the sole judgment of District, threaten system performance,integrity, reliability and stability. 7.08.010.2(D)Actions taken to conserve energy and actions taken by the District with respect to any plan or course of action to conserve energy at times of anticipated deficiency of resources, including but not limited to non-voluntary curtailment or suspension of electric service. 7.08.020 Emergency Interruptions 7.08.020.1 Under disaster conditions, the District will cooperate to the fullest extent possible with all governmental agencies having authority within District boundaries. 7.08.020.2 Under disaster conditions, the District will restore power in the following order if feasible: 7.08.020.2(A) Hospitals and defined critical customers 17.08.020.2(B) Governmental agencies including ,JIw enforcement,fire departments and other_ Deleted: first responders Deleted:agencies 7.08.020.2(C) Disaster shelters 17.08.020.2(D) Main linkfeeders, tap circuits, and other area"here large arougs of customers . _ Deleted:s, can be put back into service at the same time Deleted:,etc. Deleted:the most people with the 7.08.020.2(E) Individual services least amount of 7.08.030 Scheduled Interruptions - The District may suspend the delivery of electric service Deleted:work for the purpose of making repairs or improvements to its system. The District will attempt to provide reasonable advance notice of such suspension to affected customers. Repairs or improvements that can be scheduled will be scheduled, when feasible, at such time as to minimize impact to District Customers. The District will have final determination on the timing of planned outages In making repairs and improvements to the District's electrical system, the District will do so with diligence and complete them as soon as reasonably practicable in accordance with prudent utility practice_ Deleted:Whenever the District determines that an interruption in the District shall service is necessary for any purpose, 7.08.040 Apportionment of Supply - During periods of electrical shortage, it will notify all customers to be apportion its available supply among its customers as required by existing state and federal affected by the interruption of the laws. Otherwise, it will apportion its supply in the manner that appears most equitable under the approximate time and duration of the interruption,if reasonably possible. circumstances then prevailing,with due regard to public health and safety. Deleted:(Electric Rule 6,Res,8430)1] Title 7 Page 6 CHAPTER 7.12 APPLICATION FOR SERVICE Sections: 7.12.010 General 7.12.020 Change in Customer's Equipment or Operations 7.12.025 Application for Service - New Construction and Upgrades 7.12.027 As-built Drawing Procedure Deleted:7.12.030..Special Cases¶ 7.12.010 General-Each applicant for electric service shall complete the necessary application 7.12.040..Fraud¶ and shall pay to the District the required fees as determined by the District. 7.12.010.1 The application for service is a written request for service and does not bind the applicant to accept service for a period of time longer than that upon which the flat rate charge, minimum charge, or readiness to serve charge of the applicable rate schedule is based, nor does the application require that the District actually provide electric service. It does, however, bind the applicant to be governed by all rules and regulations of the District in case service is rendered. 7.12.010.2 The District shall render service in accordance with the properly completed application when it has determined that the applicant has complied with the provisions of these rules,demonstrated that1hey have acceptable credit, paid all appropriate fees and charges,and Deleted:he has upon completion by District of the necessary installation of the service facilities. 7.12.010.3 Each customer will be required to show identification when he or she signs the District's application. 7.12.020 Change in Customer's Equipment or Operations-In the event a customer desires to make a material change in the amount of consumption or in the size, character, or extent of the equipment and facilities providing electric service to 4hem. they shall immediately file with Deleted:him,he the District an amendment of the application for service, pay all charges required thereby and obtain approval of the District Manager prior to accepting such service. Customer may also be required to obtain approval of service changes from,the Town of Truckee_Building Department Deleted:Nevada/Placer County or the State of California. Deleted:¶ 7.12.025 Application for Service-New Construction and Upgrades (Electric Rule 8,Res.8430)7 7.12.025.1 Applications for electrical service shall be defined as an electrical project as used in this rule. 7.12.025.2 Electrical project applications shall be processed in accordance with the Electrical Project Review Guidelines contained in Appendix A. 7.12.025.3 The applicant shall be responsible for the costs of trenching, backfilling, conduit and other costs as may be outlined in individual development agreements in order to provide electric service for an electrical project. 7.12.025.4 The General Manager shall develop operational methods for staff use to implement Title 7 Page 7 $he intent of this policy which shall be effective as of the date of adoption. Deleted:7.12.025.5 The facilities fees for electrical panel upgrades 7.12.027 As-built Drawing Procedure — See also Section 5.01.027 regarding project (residential or commercial)will be documentation deposit and Appendix B for District Policy Regarding As-built Drawings, calculated by taking the difference between the new and existing panel size in amps and multiplying it by the 7.12.040.1 Any customer who is a renter of heir residence, place of business, or any other current dollar per amp rate for location that is served by the District and is determined by the District to defraud or attempt to facilities fees. The residential panel upgrades will be calculated at the full defraud the District shall automatically forfeit any and all application fees and any deposits held panel rating. Below is an example of by the District. Unless otherwise ordered, service shall be discontinued where customer cannot the possible residential electric panel reconnect and shall remain discontinued until customer reapplies for service. upgrades available for calculating the pp electric facilities fee.¶ Assume a fee of$6.30/amp for the existing facilities fee. Below are the possible residential single-phase 120/240-volt electric panel upgrades CHAPTER 7.16 available for residential panel upgrades up to 200 amps.¶ OWNERSHIP OF FACILITIES AND RIGHT OF ACCESS New Panel Size Amps ,, 5 Deleted:¶ Sections: 7.12.027.1 It is the policy of the District to require the submittal of as- 7.16.010 General built drawings on all construction 7.16.020 Customer Responsibility for District Facilities projects where facilities have been p y constructed and dedicated to the 7.16.030 Customer Responsibility for Customer Facilities District. ¶ 7 16 040 Rights of Way, Rights of Access,Easements i.12.o27.1(A)The term`Developer" 7.16.050 Tree Trimming and Removal is intended to refer to the project developer or property owner who is 7.16.010 General - All electric facilities installed on a customer's premises, including but not responsible for the construction of the project and the required electric limited to conductors, transformers, poles, meters, etc., which are furnished by the District in system improvements.¶ order to render electric service, shall remain the sole property of the District. The District shall ¶ have the right of access to the customer's premises without payment of any charge or rent, 7.12.027.2 The Developer may utilize other parties or designated agents therefore at all reasonable hours for any purpose related to the furnishing of electric service, such as contractors,architects or including but not limited to meter reading, testing, inspection, construction, maintenance, and engineers to perform the duties and repair of facilities. In the event a recorded easement does not exist,easements by prescription, responsibilities outlined i this section. However,the failure of a also called prescriptive easements still exist and under California Law give the District the third party to comply with this policy same rights as recorded easements for access to District Owned Property. Upon termination of and its obligations shall not relieve the Developer of his responsibilities access to the customer's premises, the District shall remove its facilities installed thereon. The and shall not imply or impose any customer shall record appropriate utility easements as required. obligations upon the District.¶ 7.12.027.3 During the construction of the project the Developer shall be 7.16.020 Customer Responsibility for District Facilities - The customer shall exercise responsible for maintaining a set of reasonable care to prevent District facilities jnstalled on their remises from being damaged or As-Built Drawings. The basis of the As-Built Drawings shall be the destroyed and shall refrain from tampering with such facilities any defect js discovered by the Construction Drawings as revi 6 customer t. hey shall promptly notify the District Deleted:his 7.16.030 Customer Responsibility for Customer Facilities-The customer shall,at heir sole Deleted:(Electric Rule 8,Res.8430) risk and expense, furnish, install, inspect and keep in good and safe condition all electrical Deleted:of the District facilities required for receiving electric energy from Jhe District,regardless of the location of the Deleted:his transformers, meters, or other equipment of the District. The customer shall be solely Deleted:and if responsible for the transmission and delivery of all electrical energy over or through customer's Deleted:therein Iwires and equipment, and for utilizing such energy, including all necessary protective devices, and the District shall not be responsible for any loss or damage occasioned thereby.All service Deleted: thereof. switches and similar devices required in connection with a service and meter installation on Deleted:his Deleted:the lines of Title 7 Page 8 customer's premises shall be furnished, installed and maintained by the customer in accordance with District specifications. Deleted:(Electric Rule 4,Res.8430)1 7 16 040 Rights of Way. Rights of Access. Easements—The District shall be granted, at no cost all rights-of-way, rights of access and easements necessary to serve the customer for the installation maintenance repair, replacement removal or use of any or all eauipment or materials used to supply and deliver electric services including tree trimming and removal to the customer.The customer shall provide at their expense, the appropriate legal easements to the District as reauired. 7.16.040.1 -In addition,the followinq shall apply: 7 16 040 1(A) - No structures of any kind shall be constructed or permitted to be constructed, includina landscaping features which could impede District access, within, over, or upon the easement area without written approval of the General Manager of the District. 7.16.040.1(B) — The District shall have the right to enter a customer's property during reasonable hours to perform necessary functions such as meter reading, maintenance, repairs, testing installation or removal of the District's property. The customer shall be required to provide safe and timely access to the District. 7.16.040.1(C)—When meters are located inside a building,the customer shall provide three(3) sets of keys to the District for access into the electrical switch-gear room. 7.16.040.1(D) — When access to any of the District's facilities is impaired by the customer's actions animals trees shrubs changes of-grades fences locked doors or other obstructions, the District will notify the customer and/or property owner of the impairment to access. The customer is responsible for safely resolving the impairment or eliminating the interference preventing timely access to the District's facilities. 7 16 050—Tree Trimming and Removal—The District shall be granted all necessary rights-of- way and rights of access to perform removal and trimming of trees, shrubs, vines or other vegetation it deems prudent to maintain proper clearances and accessibility for the maintenance and operation of all electric utility services or as may be required by standard utility safety practices The decision to trim remove or clear trees or vegetation around District facilities shall be the exclusive right of the District. 7.16.050.1 -The District shall develop Tree Trimming Operating Procedures and Specifications in accordance with sound utility practice. CHAPTER 7.20-(Move to Title 5) TEMPORARY SERVICE Sections: 7.20.010 Conditions 7.20.010 Conditions Title 7 Page 9 7.20.010.1 The District will supply temporary service to customers under the following conditions: 7.20.010.1(A) Where temporary service is not intended to transfer to that of a permanent status, the applicant will be required to pay to the District in advance, the estimated cost of installing and removing the facilities required,as determined by the District. The applicant shall be required to place a deposit in accordance with the District's rules and regulations. 7.20.010.1(B) Where temporary service is for the purpose of construction and the service will ultimately transfer to permanent single phase, the customer shall be required to pay applicable connection and facilities fees for permanent service. 7.20.010.1(C) Where temporary service is for the purpose of construction and the service will ultimately transfer to permanent three phase, the customer shall be required to pay applicable connection and facilities fees for temporary service. In order to establish permanent service,the customer will be required to pay the actual cost for the permanent service connection and facilities fees as established by the District. 7.20.010.2 Temporary services existing for longer than one year will be reguired to pay applicable facilities fees. 7.20.010.3 Temporary services existing for longer than five years must be transferred to permanent service. Deleted:(Electric Rule 7,Res,8453)1 CHAPTER 7.24- (Move to Title) OWNER/RENTER RESPONSIBILITIES-SERVICE TRANSFERS Sections: 7.24.010 Owner/Renter Responsibilities 7.24.010 Owner/Renter Responsibilities 7.24.010.1 Each person who signs the District's service application and deposit receipt becomes the District's customer and is individually responsible for all charges regarding water and electrical service provided to their residence or place of business. 7.24.010.2 In the event a customer desires to transfer service into another person's name,such that the transferee is to become the District's customer, the transferee must make a separate service application and post the appropriate deposit with the District. Written or verbal notice by a customer that he or she desires to transfer service into another person's name will not be recognized by the District, and that customer shall continue to be individually responsible for all utility charges until such time as a new service application is made and accepted, and the appropriate deposit received. 7.24.010.3 In the event a customer desires to terminate heir_responsibility for payment of utility Deleted: his or her Title 7 Page 10 charges,Jhey must personally request that the utility service be disconnected. Deleted:he or she 7.24.010.4 Where a customer has authorized that service to Peir place of business or Deleted:his or her residence be continued in the event that such customer's tenant or other authorized agent has requested that such service be discontinued, such customer shall remain responsible for all utility service charges,whether or not the tenant or authorized agent has vacated the premises. 7.24.010.5 The District assumes no responsibility for enforcing or interpreting any agency or rental agreement between its customers and their tenants or agents. Deleted:(Resolution 8430)1 CHAPTER 7.28-(Move to Title 5) REFUSAL TO SERVE Sections: 7.28.010 Conditions 7.28.020 Notification 7.28.010 Conditions - The District may refuse to provide electric service under the following conditions: 7.28.010.1 If the applicant, customer,or owner of serviced premises fails to comply with any of the District's rules and regulations. 7.28.010.2 If the intended use of the service is of such a nature that it will be detrimental or injurious to the District's electric distribution system, its customers,or the general public. 7.28.010.3 If, in the judgment of the District,the applicant's installation of wiring for utilizing the service is unsafe, hazardous,or of such nature that satisfactory service cannot be rendered. 7.28.010.4 Where service has previously been discontinued to such applicant for fraudulent use. 7.28.010.4 If the service sought to be provided would result in a sub-standard supply of electricity or voltage,as determined by the District. 7.28.020 Notification - When an applicant has been refused service under the provisions of this rule, the District shall notify such applicant promptly of the reasons for the refusal to serve and the corrective action to be taken by such applicant before service will be provided. ._ Deleted:¶ (Electric Rule 13,Res.8430) CHAPTER 7.32 CUSTOMER GENERATION Deleted:AUXILIARY POWER Sections: Title 7 Page 11 Deleted:Customers Using 7.32.010 General Auxiliary Power 7.32.020 Standby Generation(Non-Parallel Operation) Deleted:7.32.010 Customers 7.32.030 Net Metering(Parallel Operation) Using Auxiliary Power¶ 7.32.040 Cogeneration(Parallel Operation) 7.32.010.1 when any customer,for whatever reason,installs an auxiliary source of power(i.e.,a generator) •--- -- - -- - _ _ -- _ - -.. _ there shall be no possibility of 7 32.010 — General - The following requirements apply to customer generation facilities connecting the customers generation designed to operate isolated from the District's system (non-parallel operation) and directly in parallel with the District's system.¶ connected to the District's electrical system (parallel operation). Detailed requirements and ¶ -...-Section Break(Continuous --... specifications for various types and sizes of customer facilities shall be obtained from the The customer's equipment must be District prior t0 installation. capable of transferring load between the two systems in an open transition or non-parallel mode. This can be 7 32 020 — Standby Generation (Non-Parallel Operation) - The Customer may install a accomplished by either an electrically standby generator to supply all or part of their load in the event of a service interruption. The or mechanically interlocked switching arrangement which precludes customer's wiring shall be arranged so as to prohibit the parallel connection of the customer's operation of both switches in the alternate source of supply with the District's system. This shall require the installation of a closed position.¶ double-throw switch or its equivalent which prevents interconnection to the District's system. ¶ (Electric Rule 14,Res.8430)¶ The customer must notify the District and provide electrical details of generator installation and Deleted:¶ isolation from the District's system prior to construction and installation work. The District shall CHAPTER 7.361 inspect customer facilities prior to use by the customer. The installation of a closed transition ¶ CURRENT LIMITING DEVICES¶ switch will require prior approval by the District. Sections:¶ 7 32 030 — Net Metering (Parallel Operation) - Prior to the installation of any auxiliary 7.36.010..Scope of Use¶ generation facilities (e.g. wind turbine solar panel etc.) for net-metering, the customer shall notify the District to obtain approval The customer shall be required to enter into an agreement ¶ for net metering Additional information and requirements can be found in the District's 7.36.010 Scope of Use-The use of a current limiting device is a "Ordinance No 2008 — 06 Adopting Schedule NM - Net Meterina" and "Interconnection humanitarian action on the part of the Agreement For Net Energy Meterina"documents. District so that customers and/or consumers under certain conditional circumstances may retain a certain 7 32 040 — Cogeneration (Parallel Operation) - Coaenerators are defined as facilities that amount of electricity. It is a produce electrical energy and utilize the heat energy by-product for other purposes (e.a., temporary measure and not meant to be permanent,or used repeatedly for heating or cooling). The customer shall notify the District prior to the installation of this any one customer.¶ equipment in order to provide design information and obtain approval for connection of the ¶ equipment the District's facilities. current will Amount of available current will be ten amperes or less.¶ 7.36.010.2 Use of the current limiting t+�A�TER 7.40 device is intended for domestic use •`' only.¶ RESALE OF ELECTRICITY 7.36.010.3 Current limiting devices may be used in lieu of termination in instances where small children,the Sections: aged,or handicapped are involved,at the discretion of the District.¶ 7.40.010 Resale of Electricity 7.36.010.4 Current limiting devices may also be applied in special instances as determined by the District on a case-by-case basis.¶ 7.40.010 Resale of Electricity ¶ 7.36.010.5 Any attempt to obtain use of a current limiting device by use of 7.40.010.1 Customers shall not resell any of the electricity received from the District unless forged,fabricated,or untruthful there is advance written permission from the General Manager. information shall result in termination ¶f electric service.¶ (Electric Rule 17,Res.8430)¶ Title 7 Page 12 7.40.010.2 Customers shall not deliver electricity to premises other than those specified in the customer's application for service, unless written permission of the District is obtained in advance. I Deleted:(Electric Rule 18,Res. CHAPTER 7.44 8430)1 POWER POLES Sections: 7.44.010 Signs/advertising on Power Poles 7.44.010 Signs/advertisinq on Power Poles - It is a misdemeanor for any person to place or maintain any signs or other advertising upon the power poles within the District. (Penal Code 556.1) CHAPTER 7.45 ELECTRIC SYSTEM MASTER PLAN Sections: 7.45.010 General 7.45.020 Facility Construction 7.45.030 Facility Fees 7 45 010 General - In order to be in a state of readiness to serve electric energy to customers of the District the District shall prepare and maintain an Electric System Master Plan which shall analyze growth trends zoning land uses approved subdivisions and projects, existing electric system facilities and the need for improvements to the electric system. The Master Plan also serves as a blueprint for the orderly expansion of the District's electric system to accommodate growth and development of areas served by the District.The General Manager shall cause such a Master Plan to be prepared and reviewed every five years and shall submit said plan to the Board of Directors for review,discussion modification and formal adoption. 7 45 020 — Facility Construction - Based on the adopted Electric System Master Plan. the District shall construct within the limits of fundinq sources available and as approved by the Board of Directors the basic backbone facilities required to serve electric energy to the customers of the District Backbone system facilities shall include substations, main feeder lines and tie lines that have as their purpose to provide adequate capacity and service reliability. 7 45 030 — Facility Fees - Master Plans shall be used as the basis to evaluate the District's electric Facility Fees The Facility Fee is an implementation of California Government Code 66000 et sea commonly referred to as AB1600. This Government Code section provides the mechanism by which the District shall establish fees on new development for electric system improvements attributable to new development The General Manager shall review and modify Title 7 Page 13 Facility Fees in accordance with the Master Plan and shall submit said fees to the Board of Deleted:Conditions Directors for review,discussion, modification and formal adoption. Deleted:.1 Deleted:Extensions of the District's electric system shall be made in accordance with the following rules. Deleted:7.46.010.2 In order to be in CHAPTER 7.46 a state of readiness to serve electric energy to customers of the District, the District shall prepare and maintain ELECTRIC SYSTEM LINE EXTENSIONS an electric system master plan which Sections: !; will analyze growth trends,zoning, land uses,approved subdivisions and projects,existing electric system 7.46.010 General facilities and the projected need for 7.46.020 Conditions the extension of the electric system.¶ 7.46.030 Cost Sharing Tf he General Manager shall cause such an electric system master plan to be prepared and reviewed every five years and shall submit said plan 7.46.010, General - A Line Extension is an addition or modification of electrical equipment to the Board of Directors for review, and/or an increase in the size or length of the District's existing electrical facilities to serve new discussion,modification and formal customer electric load within the District's service area. Facilities will be extended to provide adoption.¶ service in accordance with District Policies and Construction Standards. Each line extension 7.46.010.3 Based on the adopted shall be subject to evaluation as to feasibility, permanence and compatibility with the District's electric system master plan,the system Final determination as to specific conditions applicable to the extension, including type District shall construct,within thelimits of funding sources available of construction availability of voltage and phase, route, equipment location and other design and as approved by the Board of details shall be made solely by the District. Customer compliance with District Policies and Directors,the basic backbone - g Construction Standards are a condition of service. The Customer is required to sign a facilities required to serve eleck Development Agreement for any proposed Line Extension and pay all applicable Fees, Deleted:010 Deleted:.4 Deleted:Planning 7.46,J0_ Conditions-Any person or firm who is developing property within the service territory Deleted:010 of the District, where an extension of the District's distribution tap lines or backbone system is Deleted:s required, shall make application for such electric system extension to the District 5lectric Department. Deleted:development Deleted:agreement 7.46,020,1 The applicant shall enter into a QevelopmentAgreement with the District which shall Deleted:010 outline the terms and conditions specific to the project. Deleted:6 7.46,p20,,All costs associated with the extension ofBlectric service shall be at the expense---ense of Deleted:distribution tap -- the applicant and shall be in accordance with the Development Agreement.These costs include Deleted:lines District labor, materials and fees Costs also include those costs associated with,construction Deleted:development and installation of trenches conduit vaults roads and other civil improvements necessary for Deleted:agreement. receiving and installing electric facilities. Deleted:Costs associated wit [9l 7.46,020.j New Construction of he District's electric system shall be built only along roads or Deleted:010 highways and upon private lands across which satisfactory easements, encroachment permits Deleted:7 and/or rights of way have been obtained for the benefit of the District. Deleted:T Deleted:010 7.46, 330,_ Cost Sharing -When a,Customer/Developer has contributed to the construction of Deleted:.8 the District's electric system facilities and subsequent development is connected to or benefits Deleted:developer from said facilities,the costs,shall be h� ared based on benefits- -and_the amount realized-shall be - -- - - - _-- -collected from said subsequent development and shall be refunded to the original Deleted:will Customer/Developer who made the contribution,subject to the following: Deleted:prorated Deleted:de Title 7 Page 14 7.46.030.1. This condition shall remain in effect for a period of ftyears from the date of Deleted:ten acceptance of the facilities by the District or until such time as the original Customer/Developer no longer has title to the property which was subiect to sharing, or if the balance subsection to sharing falls below$1 000,whichever occurs first. 7 46 030 2 Cost shares shall be calculated based on that portion of the line to be used by the additional Customer and on the resulting total number of Customers served by the line segment in question For overhead lines cost sharing shall be on a per-pole basis;for underground Imes, sharing shall be on a per-foot basis Sharing of monies collected shall be based on the number of users of each segment of line who are still eligible for cost sharing refunds. 7 46 030 3 Cost subiect to sharing include monies paid to the District for District construction labor and materials per the executed Electric Development Agreement. Deleted:(Electric Rule 15,Res. • 8430,9440)¶ CHAPTER 7.48 ¶ ELECTRIC SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS Sections: 7.48.010 Underground Facilities Policy 7.48.020 Underground Electric Supply(GO 128) 7.48.030 Overhead Electric Lines(GO 95) 7.48.010 Underground Facilities Policy It shall be the policy of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District to require all new or rebuild construction to be placed underground Special_circumstances may dictate undergrounding is Deleted: wherever practical not practical and the District reserves the right to make the final determination. The installation Deleted:determine the practicality of overhead secondary electrical facilities to serve single-family dwellings, within an existing Deleted:of overhead subdivision, shall be permitted. All multi-family dwellings, commercial buildings and land parcels that are to be divided into four or more individual lots, shall require the installation Deleted: a project of underground facilities regardless of location It is the Customer/Developer responsibility to comply with respective City Town County or other governing agencies that may have more stringent standards regarding underground utility installations. 7.48.020 Underground Electric SuPPI 7.48.020.1 General Order No. 128 of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, promulgating and providing rules for underground electric line construction, as amended, is hereby declared to be the minimum and standard requirement for all underground electric line construction and reconstruction hereafter done by,for, or on behalf of the District, as well as for any such construction hereafter accepted or to be accepted into the District system. 7.48.020.2 The adoption of General Order No. 128 shall apply in the future to any and all amendments as may hereafter be ordered by the Public Utilities Commission, and an up-to- date,true and correct copy of said order and rules,with future amendments, shall be kept at the District office at all times. Title 7 Page 15 7.48.020.3 The requirements of said General Order No. 128 shall hereafter be referred to in all bids, plans, specifications and contracts for work done by, for, or on behalf of the District, as well as to construction or reconstruction hereafter to be accepted into the District system. Deleted:(Electric Rule 24,Res. •-7.48.030 Overhead Electric Lines- 8430,Res.9503,M095-23)¶ 7.48.030.1 General Order No. 95 of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California contains the minimum and standard requirements for all overhead electric line construction and reconstruction hereafter done by or on behalf of the District,as well as for any such construction hereafter to be accepted in the District system. 7.48.030.2 The adoption of General Order No. 95 shall apply in the future to any and all amendments as may hereafter be ordered by the Public Utilities Commission, and an up-to- date,true and correct copy of said order and rules,with future amendments, shall be kept at the District office at all times. 7.48.030.3 The requirements of said General Order No. 95 shall hereafter be referred to in all bids, plans, specifications and contracts for work done by, for, or on behalf of the District, as well as to construction or reconstruction hereafter to be accepted in the District system. I • Deleted:(Electric Rule 22,Res. CHAPTER 7.52 8430)¶ STREET AND SECURITY LIGHT SERVICE Sections: 7.52.005 Definitions 7.52.010 Rates 7.52.020 New Applicants 7.52.030 Security Lights 7.52.005 Definitions 7.52.005.1 Street lights are those lighting systems installed along public and governmental Deleted: Street lights- corridors. 7.52.005.2 tSecurity lights are those lighting systems installed on private and commercial Deleted: Security lights- property. 7.52.010 Rates 7.52.010.1 The street/security light rate schedule is OL-1. 7.52.010.1 (A) All new street lights shall be metered. Deleted:7.52.010.2 The rates to be 7.52.020 New Applicants- New a licants for street/securit li ht service hall be required-to charged for all existing security light pp y g S —---- --- service shall remain as stated in their enter into an agreement with the District for street/security light service at such rates as may be agreement with the District for the established and revised from time to time by the Board of Directors by ordinance and pay all term of that agreement.¶ actual costs of the equipment and installation. Deleted:will Title 7 Page 16 7 52 030 Security Lights-It is a coal of the District to eliminate security lights over time. I Deleted:Electric Rule 21,Res. 8430;M093-35)¶ CHAPTER 7.56 SERVICE CONNECTIONS Sections: 7.56.010 General 7.56.020 Underground Services 7.56.030 Overhead Services 7.56.040 Meter Requirements 7.56.050 Primary Voltage Supply 7.56.010 General 7.56.010.1 A Customer,before proceeding with the wiring or installation of equipment,shall request a determination of the availability of electric service from the District.The District will advise the Customer of the most suitable phase and voltage available on established circuits. Nominal secondary delivery voltages supplied by the District are as listed in Section 7.04 of these Regulations. 7.56.010.2 The District will only energize service connections after it has been determined that District Construction Standards have been complied with and the Customer's electrical equioment/installation has been approved by the Town of Truckee's Electrical Inspector. 7.56.010.3 For specific construction information customer should reference District Construction Standards 7.56.010.4 The District is not obligated to serve any customer who fails to implement and complete all of the District's requirements for service. 7.56.010.5 If District personnel see that a meter socket and/or service are in need of repair and not being repaired then the District shall inform the customer of the problem, and a time limit of 90 days shall be given to the customer to make corrections. 7.56.010.5(A) If the problem is not corrected within the time limit, the customer may be disconnected. 7.56.010.5(B) The District reserves the right to shorten this time period if a safety problem exists. 7.56.020 Underaround Services 7.56.020.1 Underground service facilities at secondary voltages: In areas supplied by the District's overhead facilities where the District's existinq distribution mole line is located and at a distance not to exceed 125 feet to the customer's premises, the Title 7 Page 17 District will furnish and install into the customer's trench and conduit, cable from the existing distribution pole line to the customer's service entrance. Service connections of Distnct Installed cable shall be made by District personnel For distances over 125 feet or for commercial services the customer shall be charged actual costs for materials and labor. The customer shall be charged a fee as specified in the District's established connection charges. 7.56.020.2 The trench conduit and backfill shall be fumished by the customer at their expense from a place on the building designated by District personnel to a place on the pole or at the slice box also designated by District personnel. The District will provide, at the customer's expense the secondary splice box should one be required. 7.56.020.2(A) All required trench clearances shall be maintained per California Order 128, unless superseded herein 7.56.020.3 Service conduit 7.56.020.3(A)Refer to District Standards for size and type of conduit. 7.56.020.3(B) Minimum size acceptable to the District of underground conduit shall be 2"for a 200 amp single phase panel For a 400 amp single phase panel a 3" underground conduit is required. 7.56.020.3(C)Water pipe or water pipe fittings are not permitted. 7.56.020.3(D) The conduit shall be one continuous length with no sweeps or bends from the ground line to the meter socket. 7.56.020.3(E)The service conduit shall be supplied and installed by the customer. 7.56.020.3(F) Separate living units such as apartments condos townhouses, etc. located on the same premises shall be served by a maximum of one conduit from any one of the District's poles In no case shall there be more than two electric conduits on any one of the District's op les. 7.56.020.3(G) The District may elect to provide one conduit on the pole, connected to a splice box located on the property line of two adjacent lots In this instance, customers of affected lands must make conduit runs to the splice box and not the pole. 7.56.020.4 If a pole is needed as a result of not being able to trench, bore, or obtain the necessary permits for a road crossing the District will install the riser pole and necessary hardware and anchors The customer shall gav to the District all actual costs for the Distnct to install the pole to include the cost of the pole hardware anchors labor and overheads. The District will be responsible for the riser on the pole (with the exception of the first 10 feet) and the span of secondary conductor between the distribution system and the riser pole if within the 125 foot limit as referenced in Section 7 56 020 1 If the customer's service entrance is greater than 125 feet from the distribution system the customer will pay to the District, in addition to the charges referenced in this section the fee for additional footage as referenced in Section 7.56.020.1. 7.56.020.4(A) Said pole shall be of sufficient height to provide the District's conductors a legal clearance above the roadway. Title 7 Page 18 7.56.030 Overhead Services 7.56.030.1 Overhead service facilities,at secondary voltage,480 volts or less: In areas supplied by the District's overhead facilities,where the District's distribution pole line is located on a street highway, lane alley, or private easement immediately contiguous and at a distance not to exceed 200 feet to the customer's premises the District will, in accordance with the established service connection charges, fumish and install a service drop from its pole line to a point of attachment determined by District personnel, on the customer's building or other permanent support: said support shall be provided by customer. Connection made at the weatherhead connecting the District's service line to the customer's service line shall be made by District personnel For distances over 200 feet, the customer shall be charged actual costs for labor and materials. 7.56.030.1(A) After application for electricity and before the customer puts up the service and meter socket they shall make request for a District employee to come out and mark out on the wall where the service and meter socket are to be located. The District reserves the right to refuse service to any customer not complying with this rule. 7.56.030.2 Permanent Overhead Service Requirements: 7.56.030.2(A) No periscope of service conduit through roof will be permitted with the following possible exceptions: 7 56.030.2(A)(1) A round or octagonal shaped building with a corresponding shaped roof. 7.56.030.2(A)(2) A building with a flat roof designed to roll water and carry the weight of snow. 7.56.030.2(A)(3) It is the customer's responsibility to check first and obtain written approval of any exceptions to this rule. 7.56.030.2(B) The required ground clearances for conductors shall be maintained per District Standard. 7.56.030.2(C) Customer shall fumish and install an approved rain-tight service or weatherhead at a point suitable for connecting the customer's service entrance conductors to the District's conductors. 7.56.030.2(D)The point of attachment must be located as designated by District personnel. 7.56.030.2(E) Eye bolts or equally secured means are required for the support of the service drop Eve bolts or devises will be supplied by the District, but must be installed through a minimum of 2"x 4"backing. Lag screws are not permissible. 7.56.030.2(F) Customer shall leave a minimum of 18" of conductor protruding beyond the weatherhead of an overhead service. 7.56.020.3 Service conduit 7.56.020.3(A)Refer to District Standards for size and type of conduit. Title 7 Page 19 7 56 020 3(B) Minimum size acceptable to the District of underground conduit shall be 2"for a Deleted:CHAPTER 7.561 200 amp single phase panel For a 400 amp single phase panel a 3" underground conduit is ¶SERVICE CONNECTIONS¶ required. 4 Sections:¶ 7.56.020.3(C)Water pipe or water pipe fittings are not permitted. ¶.56.010.General¶ 7.56.020..Requirements¶ 7.56.020.3(D) The conduit shall be one continuous length from service head to the meter 1 7.56.010 General¶ socket. ¶ 7.56.010.1 Service connections-It 7.56.020.3(E)The service conduit shall be supplied and installed by the customer. shall be the policy of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District to require all new or rebuild construction to be 7.56.040 Meter Requirements placed underground wherever practical.Special circumstances may dictate undergrounding is not 7.56.040.1 The Customer shall be required to supply,install and maintain meter mounting practical and the District reserves the equipment of a type acceptable to the District Requirements for meter equipment,clearances, right to determine the practicality of a and locations are contained in Section 7.72 of these Regulations and the District's Electrical project.The installation of overhead electrical facilities to serve single- Construction Standards. family dwellings,within an existing overhead subdivision,shall be 7.56.050 Primary Voltage Supply permitted.All multi-family dwellings, commercial buildings and land parcels that are to be divided into four 7.56.050.1 Primary voltage supply to customer's premises: or more individual lots,shall require the installation of underground By means of underground facilities wherever in the District's judgment it is oracticable to do so, facilities regardless of location.¶ the District at customer's expense will construct a primary voltage supply line from its 1 distribution facilities to a termination point installed on the customer's premises in accordance 7.56.010.1(A) Overhead service facilities,at secondary voltage,480 with Section 7.46 of these Regulations. volts or Iess:¶ 7.56.050.1(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.72.060, if the District initiates the In areas supplied by the District's overhead facilities,where the rebuild of a portion of existing overhead distribution facilities by placing said facilities District's distribution pole line is underground resulting in the requirement to modify the service panels of the customers served located on a street,highway,lane, alley,or private easement thereby,the District may, based on special circumstances present pay for all or a portion of the immediately contiguous and at a costs of modification of the customer service panels and related equipment. distance not to exceed 200 feet to the customers premises the District will, in accordance with the established 7 56 050 1(B) The General Manager of the District shall have the sole authority to authorize service connection charges,furnish payment on the part of the District for conversion of customer service panels and related and install a Service drop from its pole equipment under Section 7 56 050 1(A) The General Manager's approval concludmg that line to a point of attachment determined by District personnel,on Unique circumstances are present in this matter such that it is in the public interest and benefits the customers building or other the District to pay for all or a portion of the cost of conversion of the customer service panels permanent Support;said support shall be provided by customer. Connection and related equipment. made at the weatherhead connecting the District's service line to the 7.56.010.3(C) In fudging whether there are unique circumstances present which iustifv a finding customers service line shall be made by District personnel.¶ that it is in the public interest and serves the public good for the District to pay for all or a portion ¶ of the cost of converting customer service panels and related equipment,the General Manager 7.56.010.1(A)(1) After application for may consider matters relating to public Safety, hlStOrIC preservation, District operation and electricity and before the customerputs up the service and meter socket, maintenance costs and any other matter that the General Manager deems appropriate, he shall make request for a District employee to come out and mark out ._ on the wall where the service and meter socket are to be located.The District reserves the right to refuse service to any customer not complying with this rule.¶ 1i 7.56.010.1(B) Underground service facilities at secondary voltages:¶ -Section Break(Continuous),- In areas supplied by the Distd ,. 10 Title 7 Page 20 CHAPTER 7.60 Deleted:Oil/PCB's-Clean up- Notification¶ HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 7.60.020..PCB Retrofill Deleted:Oil/PCB's-Clean up- Sections: Notification¶ 7.60.010.1 This procedure describes I 7.60.010 jlandling Hazardous Materials the method for initiating oil/PCB clean up and for making proper notification of District personnel and other 7.60.010 Please refer to the District Safety Manual for procedures for handling Hazardous pertinent individuals. The procedures Materials. described apply to any electrical equipment which contains ilCAll oil releases are to be considered PCB contaminants unless determined CHAPTER 7.64 otherwise by the appropriate Supervisor.¶ NET METERING 7.60.010.2 Definitions¶ 4 7.60.010.2(A) NIOSH-National 7 64 010 Net Metering Applicability,Territory, Rates Institute for Occupational Safety and 7 64.020 Net Metering Special Conditions Health.¶ 7.60.010.2(B) PCB-Polychlorinated 7.64.010 Net Metering Applicability biphenyls. Organic chemical substance,most often synthetically 7.64.010.1 Applicable to residential or commercial customers eligible for service where a part manufactured,which is used as anadditive to oil in some electrical or all of the electrical requirements of the customer can be supplied from a solar or wind power equipment.¶ production source owned and operated by the customer, where such source is connected for ¶ 7.60.010.3 Notification-The person parallel operation with the service of the District and where such source is located on the discovering the release or spill customers premises and is intended to offset part or all of the customers electrical insures that the General Manager is notified. The General Managerthen requirements. notifies the Board of Directors as he determines appropriate.¶ 7 64 010 1(A) This schedule provides rates terms and conditions for the sale of energy by the ¶ District Prices terms and conditions for the purchase of net energy transmitted by the customer 7.60.010.4 On site clean up¶ 4 to the District are included herein for reference only. Such prices,terms and conditions and the 7.60.010.4(A) Eliminate or restrict terms of inter-connection and parallel operation are outlined in the generation agreement the spread of PCB by whatever means necessary.¶ required for service under this tariff. The purpose of this tariff is to facilitate terms of service to customers with solar or wind power production systems of not more than one megawatt. 7.60.010.4(B) Prohibit any oil release or PCB dielectric fluid from entering any body of water.¶ 7.64.010.1(B) Amlicability of this tariff does not extend to customers whose solar or wind power production source exceeds 1000 kilowatts or one megawatt. 7.60.010.4(C) Barricade the spill area from the public.¶ 7.64.010.2 Territory - The entire area served by the Truckee Donner Public Utility District 7.60.010.4(D) Immediately spread electric System. absorbent material over the spill site in sufficient quantity to absorb all fluid that can be soaked up or out of the 7.64.010.3 Rates ground.¶ Customer charge Same as applicable residential or commercial customer charge. 7.60.010.4(E) Place absorbent material that is saturated with oil/PCB into plastic bags;seal plastic bag- place plastic bag in properly marked Energy charge On the residential or commercial energy rate applicable to that customer. drum.¶ 7.60.010.4(F) Place"NO SMOKING" signs around the perimeter of the Net energy credit All kilowatt-hours per kilowatt-hour — the net energy credit will be release site;warn crew and public computed at a rate for payment equal to the monthly average non-firm about fire hazard involved with energy price the District pays during the applicable billing month. solvents used in clean-up. ¶ 7.60.010.4(G) Prohibit all sm 11 Title 7 Page 21 Deleted:CHAPTER 7.641 PURCHASE OF POWER¶ 7.64.020 Net Metering Special Conditions Sections:¶ 7.64.020.1 Generation agreement: A generation agreement with the customer is required for 7.64.010..Purchase of Power and Energy from small Power service under the schedule. Producers and Cogenerators¶ 7.64.020..Purchase of Photovoltaic 7.64.020.2 For eligible residential and small commercial customer-generators, the net energy Power¶ metering calculation shall be made by measuring the difference between the electricity supplied 7.64.010 Purchase of Power and to the eligible customer-generator and the electricity generated by the eligible customer- Enerav from Small Power generator and fed back to the electric grid over a 12-month period. The following rules shall Producers and Coaenerators¶ apply to the annualized net metering calculation: 7.64.010.1 The District will purchase at its"avoided costs"power and 7.64.020.3(A)The eligible customer-Generator account shall at the end of the 12-month period energy from qualifying facilities in accordance with Sections 201 and following the date of final interconnection of the customer-generator's system with the District, 210 of PURPA. The District will also and at each anniversary month thereafter be evaluated and reconciled for electricity used or Sell power and energy to the qualifying facility as it may require. generated during that period The District will determine if the customer-generator was a net The District will sell the qualifying consumer or a net producer of electricity during that period. facility its needs over and above its generating capabilities or,at the qualifying facility's option,will 7.64.020.3(B) This evaluation and reconciliation for electricity used or generated may be purchase 100%of its generation standardized by the District for the 12 month billing period ending with the May billing, rather output and sell to the qualifying facility 100%of its needs.¶ than using each customer's respective anniversary month. 7.64.010.2 The District will base 7.64.020.3(C) At the end of each 12-month period, where the electricity supplied during the ..avoided costs"on that portion of its period by the District exceeds the electricity generated by the customer-generator during that wholesale power cost which,by virtueof the purchase from the qualifying same period the customer-generator is a net electricity consumer and the District shall be owed facility,it now avoids.¶ compensation for the customer-generator's net kilowatt-hour consumption over that same 7.64.010.3 Energy cost avoidance period The compensation owed for the customer-generator's shall be calculated as follows: will equal the wholesale cost of energy on a one-for-one basis.¶ The net balance of moneys owed to the District shall be paid in accordance with the 7.64.010.4 Firm capacity cost normal billing cycle. If the customer-generator is a net producer over a normal billing avoidance will equal the wholesale cycle, an excess kilowatt-hours generated during the billing cycle shall be carried C0 of firm capacity°"a°ne-f°r-o"e �_y basis for all capacity the qualifying over to the following billing period as kilowatt-hour credits according to the facility can provide on an equally firm procedures set forth in this section, and appear as a credit on the Customer- basis as the District's wholesale enerator's account. This credit may be utilized in the following billing cycle if the power supplier. c ty will or g intermittent capacity will not qualify for customer is a net consumer during that cycle. If the customer is a net generator at payment.¶ the end of each 12-month period,then(3)shall apply. 7.64.010.5 Power and energy sales to the qualifying facility shall be made 7.64.020.3(D) At the end of each 12-month period, where the electricity generated by the at standard rates.¶ customer-generator during that 12-month period exceeds the electricity supplied during that 7.64.010.E PURPA provides that same period the customer-generator is a net electricity producer and the District shall retain other Districts shall not subsidize the any excess kilowatt-hours-generated during the prior 12-month period. The customeUenerator qualifying facility. Thus,all costs shall be compensated by the District for the excess kilowatt-hours -generated at its annual including engineering,construction, material and related expenses are to average non-firm energy price the District pans during the prior 12-month period. be paid by the small power producers and cogenerators.¶ 7.64.020.3(E) If a customer-generator terminates the customer relationship with the District,the ¶ 7.64.010.7 The District is to be held District shall reconcile the customer-generator's consumption and production of electricity during harmless from all acts or omissions any part of a 12-month period following the last reconciliation and shall apply only the months on the part of the qualifying facility. The qualifying facility will be required since the most recent 12-month reconciliation. to cans adequate insurance and will be required to reimburse the District for its additional insurance premiums which may be caused by the connection of the qualifying faC lZ Title 7 Page 22 CHAPTER 7.68 ILLEGAL USE OR DIVERSION OF ELECTRICITY Sections: 7.68.010 Illegal Use or Diversion of Electricity 7.68.010 Illegal Use or Diversion of Electricity 7.68.010.1 When the General Manager of the District determines that a customer or other person or entity has received unmetered electric service, or when the General Manager determines that a customer or other person or entity has caused electric service to be improperly or inaccurately metered, the District shall render bills for such service, including administrative costs,based upon its reasonable estimate of the service actually furnished for the full period during which the service was unmetered or improperly metered. 7.68.010.2 When the General Manager determines that a violation of the Penal Code sections having to do with unauthorized use of electricity with intent to defraud, tampering with electric meter with intent to defraud, malicious interference or connection with electric line, or malicious interference or obstruction with electric line may have occurred, the General Manager shall contact the appropriate County Sheriffs Office, Town of Truckee Police Department or appropriate County District Attorney's Office, and inquire concerning the feasibility of filing criminal charges against the person or entity suspected of violating any of such Penal Code sections. If, after such inquiry, the General Manager determines that it is in the best interest of the District to file such criminal charges, and that there is a reasonable possibility of successful prosecution of any such person or entity, then the General Manager shall, on behalf of the District,file criminal charges with the appropriate District Attorney's Office. Deleted:(Electric Rule 20,Res. •_ 8 0)¶ CHAPTER 7.72 METERING Sections: 7.72.010 General 7.72.020 Number of Meters 7.72.030 Service and Meter Standards 7.72.040 Meter Panel and Meter Locations 7.72.050 Customer Responsibility for District Facilities 7.72.060 Customer Responsibility for Customer Facilities 7.72.070 Standard of Meter Accuracy 7.72.080 Meter Tests 7.72.090 Meter Errors 7.72.100 Non-registering Meters 7.72.010 General - All electricity supplied by the District shall be measured by wattmeter. Registration shall be in kilowatt hours for general usage and billing, and kilowatts for demand billings. For billing purposes, all meters located on the customer's premises will be billed Title 7 Page 23 separately and the readings thereof shall not be combined unless the District determines that a combined reading will result in an operating convenience. 7.72.020 Number of Meters 7.72.020.1 The cost of each meter installation shall be paid by the customer prior to installation according to the District's rate schedule. 7.72.020.2 For the normal residence or business,one(1)meter per service or building shall be installed. 7.72.020.3 For apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and other multiple dwelling units, one meter per unit, apartment, condominium, etc. shall be installed. Said meters shall be grouped together at one common location on the building per District standards. 7.72.020.4 For multiple businesses, offices, or commercial buildings, the original installation shall be one meter per unit and the building(s)shall be so wired. Said meters shall be grouped together at one common location on the building per District standards. Subsequent enlargement or restriction of the original area(s)which does affect the electrical metering shall be handled in one of the following ways: 7.72.020.4(A) Any subsequent remodeling of commercial buildings wherein complete unit(s) are added to a business,the customer shall have the following options: 7.72.020.4(A)(1) The meter(s) for the additional unit(s) may be connected in the customer's name. Section 7.72.010 shall prevail for the billing of each meter including separate minimums. 7.72.020.4(A)(2)The customer may rewire,at heir expense, so that the additional unit(s)are all Deleted:his combined under one meter. 7.72.020.4(B) Any subsequent remodeling of commercial buildings wherein unit(s) are divided and occupied by two or more customers, the customer(s) will be required to rewire, at$heir _ Deleted:his/ expense, so that the partial unit(s) are metered separately or combined with another meter serving the customer(s). Refer to Section 7.72.020(2). NO SPLIT BILLS WILL BE RENDERED BY THE DISTRICT. 7.72.020.5 For structures with mixed residential and commercial tenants, all residential units must be metered individually. 7.72.020&The District is not obligated to serve any customer who builds with exceptions to Deleted:s Section 7.72.020,4 and/or 7.72.020A above unless the customer obtains written approval from Deleted: the District prior to building. Deleted: 7.72.030 Service and Meter Standards - The District has adopted for its own standards the Deleted: standards set forth by the Electric Utility Service Equipment Requirements Committee, of which Deleted: the District is a member in good standing. 7.72.040 Meter Panel and Meter Locations 7.72.040.1 All meters shall be installed by the District upon the customer's premises in a location marked out and approved by the District and such location shall at all times be kept Title 7 Page 24 accessible for meter reading,testing and inspection. 7.72.040.2 If such location becomes inaccessible, the customer shall be asked in writing to correct the problem. If the inaccessibility continues the District may discontinue service to that customer until such time as the customer corrects the problem or meets the District's standards for service and/or meter locations. 7.72.050 Customer Responsibility for District Facilities 7.72.050.1 Any and all meters and meter accessories located on the customer's premises remain the property of the District. Therefore, the Customer shall exercise reasonable care to prevent such facilities from being damaged or destroyed and shall refrain from tampering with such facilities. If any defect therein is discovered by the customer, he shall promptly notify the District. 7.72.050.2 The customer will be held liable for District's facilities located on heir premises Deleted:his which are damaged or destroyed regardless of who did the damage or destroying. 7.72.050.3 The customer will be held liable for District's facilities located on heir premises �eietea:nis which are tampered with regardless of who did the tampering. 7.72.050.4 The District holds the integrity of its seals in high esteem; therefore, any effort by any unauthorized person, whether qualified or not, to cut, remove, modify, distort, bend, or otherwise damage or destroy the ring seal shall be viewed by the District as an attempt to tamper with the District's facilities. 7.72.050.4(A) On any service which Section 7.72.050(4) above is found to have taken place, the meter shall be removed and inspected and, if no further tampering is noted,the meter shall be returned to the socket and resealed. The customer shall then be notified of the condition as found and of the District's policies relating to meter seals,charges and meter tampering. 7.72.050.4(B) Subsequent discovery of the above conditions with the same customer at the same or a different location, shall result in the implementation of the miscellaneous fee schedule. 7.72.050.4(C) If, during the removal and inspection as noted above, it is further discovered that the seal sealing the glass or polycarbonate cover to the meter base has been cut, removed, modified, distorted, bent or other wise damaged or destroyed, said meter will be removed from further service until tested and accuracy recalibrated. Another meter and a locking meter ring shall be installed. A fee as shown on the miscellaneous fee schedule to cover the cost of testing and recalibration of the meter may be charged to the customer. 7.72.050.5 In the absence of either a customer or consumer, Section 7.72.050 shall apply to the owner. 7.72.060 Customer Responsibility for Customer Facilities -The customer shall at heir sole Deleted:his risk and expense furnish, install, inspect and keep in good and safe condition all electrical facilities required for receiving electric energy from the lines of the District, regardless of the location of the transformers, meters, or other equipment of the District, and for utilizing such energy, including all necessary protective devices and suitable housing thereof. The customer shall be solely responsible for the transmission and delivery of all electrical energy over or Title 7 Page 25 through the customer's wires and equipment. The District shall not be responsible for any loss or damage occasioned thereby. All main switches, circuit breakers, fuses and similar devices required in connection with a service and meter installation on a customer's premises shall be furnished, installed and maintained by the Customer. 7.72.060.1 In the absence of either a customer or consumer, Section 7.72.060 shall apply to the owner. 7.72.070 Standard of Meter Accuracy 7.72.070.1 The District recognizes the State of California approved minimum of 2% slow to a maximum of 2%fast before any recalculation of billing will take place. 7.72.070.2 Meters tested and recalibrated in the District's facility shall leave that facility at the highest possible degree of accuracy the facility is capable of producing. However, in no case will a meter be less than 99.7%nor more than 100.3%when taken from the test bench. I7.72.070.3 The District's meter standards shall be ,bested annually by an Independent Deleted:s Contractor Deleted:periodically Deleted:by the State of California 7.72.070.4 New meters received by the District shall be tested on a random basis of Bureau of Weights and approximately 20%of the total received. Measurements. 7.72.070.5 All meters returned from service, regardless of the reason, shall be tested and recalibrated before being returned to service. 7.72.080 Meter Tests 7.72.080.1 Any customer may request the District to test the meter serving heir premises. Deleted:his Customer requested tests shall be performed as quickly as possible. No notice of time of testing will be sent to the customer unless he specifically requests such notice at the time of heir original request for a test. Deleted:his 7.72.080.2 r411_mechanical meters brought in for testing trouble-shooting or high bill inquires Deleted:All meter tests shall consist 0 of a full load test and a light load test, shall be replaced by digital meters Digital meters shall have an accuracy of 0.1 /o or less on and both shall be registered in test runs. percent of accuracy. Said tests shall be three consecutive separate runs in 7.72.080.3 Any customer who requests a meter test shall be charged a fee to cover the each category,and"as found° accuracy shall be recorded if two of reasonable cost of the test in accordance with the miscellaneous fee schedule if the meter has the runs prove congruent or in the been tested within the last three years. The fee is refundable if the meter test result is more event all three runs differ in accuracy, the one registering between the other than 2%fast. two shall be selected for recording. 7.72.090 Meter Errors 7.72.090.1 Where, in the opinion of the District, appropriate tests reveal that a meter is registering more than two percent(2%)fast,the District will refund to the customer the amount of the overcharge based on corrected meter readings for the period the meter was in use, but in no instance exceeding six(6)months. Title 7 Page 26 7.72.090.2 Where, in the opinion of the District, appropriate tests reveal that a meter is Deleted:(Electric Rule 16,nnO88- registering more than two percent(2%)slow,the District will bill the customer for the amount of ¶21)¶ the undercharge based on corrected meter readings for the period the meter was in use, but in ¶ no instance exceeding three(3)months. CHAPTER 7.761 DISCONTINUANCE AND 7.72.090.3 If it is discovered that an error has been made in reading a customer's meter, the RESTORATION OF SERVICE¶ District will correct its error by recalculating the charges back to the date such error occurred. If ¶ the date the error occurred cannot be clearly identified,the recalculation period shall not exceed sections:¶ six months. The customer's account shall then be charged or credited for the amount 7f.76.010..Discontinuance of determined. If the calculation results in a charge to the customer,the customer shall be given a Service by the District¶ reasonable period of time to pay the amount owed. 7.76.020..Restoration of Service¶¶ 7.72.100 Non-registering Meters -=Section Break(Continuous)===-. 7.76.010 Discontinuance of Service by the District-The District 7.72.100.1 Where the District determines that a meter is not properly measuring electric may discontinue or re-establish or consumption due to natural wear and tear or other improper functioning of the meter or meter restore electric service for any one or more of the reasons contained in this accessories, it shall charge such customer for the period the meter was not functioning rule. Except as otherwise specifically provided, however, that such period shall not exceed three (3) months. Such charge shall be provided here,Public Utilities Code computed upon an estimate of consumption based upon the customers prior consumption Sections 16481,16482 and 16483and any subsequent amendments, during the same season in previous years or upon an estimate based upon a reasonable shall be complied with regarding any comparison with the consumption of other customers receiving the same class of service during disconnect or discontinuance of the same period of time and under similar circumstances and conditions. service.¶¶ 7.76.010.1 Non-payment of bills-the 7.72.100.2 Where the District determines that a meter is not properly measuring electric District may disconnect,discontinue or refuse service if a customer has consumption due to any unauthorized person's actions, whether qualified or not, the service not paid his bill for electric service may be discontinued by the District. The customer shall be charged for the period the meter rendered,reconnection charges, was not functioning, provided however, that such period shall not exceed twelve 12 months. and/or cash deposit as required by Such charge shall be computed upon an estimate of consumption based upon the customer's 4e District.¶ prior consumption during the same season in previous years, or an estimate may be based on 7.76.010.2 Unsafe or illegal apparatus-the District may previous customer's consumption at the same location, during the same season of the year, or discontinue service without notice or based upon a reasonable comparison with the consumption of other customer's receiving the refuse service if any part of same class of service duringtheperiod me an d of time under similar weather conditions. customer's wiring or equipment or use same p thereof is either unsafe or in violation Administrative costs shall also be charged to the customer by the District. of law,until such apparatus is placed in a safe condition or the violation 7.72.100.3 Upon determination by the General Manager that a violation of the Penal Code ¶medied.¶ section having to do with unauthorized use of electricity with intent to defraud, tampering with 7.76.010.3 Service detrimental or electric meter with intent to defraud, malicious interference or connection with electric line, dangerous-the District may disconnect or discontinue without and/or malicious interference or obstruction with electric line, refer to Chapter 7.68. notice or refuse service if in the District's judgment,the operation of the customer's equipment is or will be Idetrimental or dangerous to his own CHAPTER 7.80 service or service of other customers.¶ REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE discontinue Fraud-the District may discontinue service without notice or Sections: refuse service if the customer's actions or the condition of his premises is such as to indicate his 7.80.010 Current and Ordinary Repairs and intent to defraud the District.¶ Maintenance ¶ 7.76.010.5 Failure to establish or re- establish credit-the District may 7.80.010 Current and Ordinary Repairs and Maintenance-The District hereby construes the discontinue or refuse service if terms "all current and ordinary repairs" and "current and ordinary upkeep or maintenance,, as customer fails to establish credit in contained in Public Contract Code Section 20205.2, to include the ,re air upkeep and accordance with the rules and p P regulations.¶ ¶ [1311 Title 7 Page 27 maintenance of the entire District water and electrical distribution systems, to allow for routine extension and expansion of District electrical and water facilities to meet the increased demand placed on such systems by the growing needs of District customers, and to include minor and routine work which District staff is capable of performing. Such work shall include, but shall not be limited to,the following: 7.80.010.1 Reconductoring_ 7.80.010.2 Pole relocationUs 7.80.010.3 Routine pole replacement of broken or deteriorated poles, or where a size or height increase is needed. 7.80.010.4 Electrical work on energized lines. 7.80.010.5 Pulling of underground cable in conduit systems, and installation of overhead conductors and poles and associated equipment. Deleted:up to a distance of 1/2 mile. 7.80.010.6 The making of underground electrical splices and terminations. 7.80.010.7 The installation of transformers, switches, regulators, reclosers, and related equipment that is either provided by a customer at the customer's expense or acquired by the District by competitive bidding procedure. The list set forth herein is not exclusive, and the District may determine that other similar types of work are included within the terms "current and ordinary repairs" and "current and ordinary upkeep or maintenance as contained in Public Contract Code Section 20205.2. Deleted:¶ (Res.8525)1 1 CHAPTER 7.83 CHAPTER 7.821 SYSTEM DISTURBANCES RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD RESULTING FROM CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT¶ Sections: Sections:¶ 11 7.82.010..System Disturbances 7.82.010 Background Resulting from Customer 7.82.011 Objectives Equipment¶ 7.82.012 Qualified Resources ¶ 7.82.010 Electric service shall not be 7.82.013 Target utilized in such a manner as to cause 7.82.014 Strategies for meeting objectives severe disturbances or voltage fluctuations to the electric distribution 7.82.015 Ongoing Review system or other customers.In the event any customer uses equipment that is detrimental to the service of other consumers,such as welders, 7.82.010 Background pipe thawing equipment or large State Senate Bill 1078(SB1078)was signed into law on September 12,2002 and was effective motor starting equipment,he shall be notified by the District in writing and January 1, 2003. The SB1078 legislation modifies the Califomia Public Utilities Code to include required to install,at his own a specific renewable resource requirement for investor owned utilities(IOUs). SB1078 required expense,regulative equipment to IOU's to maintain a minimum of 20% of their power from eligible renewable resources by 2017. control Such fluctuations.¶ SB107 (Simitan) was passed in 2006 and accelerates the IOU target to 20% by 2010. The (M 093-189,9/20/93)¶ legislation (SB1078) also includes provisions that apply to publicly owned utilities. These smc 12/30/981 provisions would include: ¶ Title 7 Page 28 • Requirement that the governing body implement and enforce a renewable portfolio standard to encourage renewable resources • Each public utility governing board must define the terms of its RPS. The terms would include: o What qualifies as a renewable resource (i.e. whether or not to count large hydroelectric projects(in excess of 30MW) o The percentage of the total energy resources that are to be renewable o The time frame in which to meet the"goal"of the defined standard 7.82.011 Objectives Truckee Donner Public Utility District RPS Objectives • Meet the intent of SB 1078 to encourage renewable resources. • Maintain reliable overall energy supply portfolio. • Minimize adverse impact of acquiring new renewable energy resources on customer electric rates. 7.82.012 Qualified Resources Truckee Donner Public Utility District Electric Qualified RPS Resources • Renewable resources are defined as non-fossil fueled electric generating resources, I including all hydroelectric. These would include but may not be limited to any resource that meets the definition of "Eligible renewables" pursuant to section 398.4(h)(1) of the California SB 1305,which sets forth the requirements for power content labels: o Geothermal (including low-temperature geothermal heat pumps) o Hydroelectric(small hydro,30MW or less) o Hydroelectric(large hydro,above 30MW) o Solar o Wind o Biomass and waste o Fuel cells o Unbundled Renewable Energy Credits(REC's) 7.82.013 Target RPS Target: • At such time that projected resources do not exceed projected demand, TDPUD will strive to include qualifying resources to meet projected demand. • Truckee Donner Public Utility District resource mix will have a minimum of 21% of I renewable resources by year-end 2010. Renewable resources are defined as non-fossil fueled electric generating resources, including hydroelectric. 7.82.014 Strategies for meeting objectives Strategies for meeting RPS objectives: • Public benefit funds may be used to implement projects and may be used to supplement the production projects. • TDPUD's allocation of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) started on January 1, 2005 is a non-fossil fuel resource will be included in the RPS objective. Title 7 Page 29 TDPUD will strive to acquire small hydro electric from WAPA within the Sierra Pacific control area. • In the future, TDPUD may contract for geothermal generation in Northern Nevada and Wind generation backed by Natural Gas. 7.82.015 Ongoing Review Ongoing Review of Truckee Donner Public Utility District RPS • A two-year review standard of the RPS will address changes in the Truckee Donner Public Utility District power portfolio including market power purchases, entitlement shares of projects and potential changes in the renewable energy technologies. I . De0letR(M0e4 ¶ es.0705)¶ Title 7 Page 30 Page 2:[1]Deleted Sara Owens 9/221200810:39:00 AM CHAPTER 7.02 CUSTOMER CHOICE OF AN ELECTRIC GENERATION PROVIDER Sections: 7.02.010 District's Intent 7.02.020 Conditions to be Met Prior to Offering Customer Choice 7.02.030 Evaluation of Deregulation and Customer Choice Practices 7.02.040 Decision Regarding Implementation 7.02.010 — The Truckee Donner Public Utility District favors providing its customers with choice regarding access to electric generating services. It is the intent of the District to provide customer choice at the earliest time practicable, subject to certain conditions being met. 7.02.020—The conditions that need to be met prior to this District offering customer choice are: 7.02.020.1 — The District must achieve open access to Network Integration Transmission Service on the Sierra Pacific Power Company transmission system, this being one essential service to being able to bring generation service to Truckee from alternate generation providers. 7.02.020.2 — Other electric utility companies in California must implement customer choice within their service territories in a manner consistent with the intent and letter of AB 1890 in order to have a level playing field upon which all of us will operate. 7.02.020.3 — The TDPUD must acquire and implement a customer billing and information system to handle the more complex billing arrangements resulting from customer choice. 7.02.020.4 — The California Independent System Operator and Power Exchange must be operational and a method of handling power scheduling and dispatch into Truckee must be established. 7.020.030 — The District will, no less often than annually, evaluate deregulation and customer choice practices as they develop in California and will determine which practices will work best for customers of this District, based on the unique load characteristics of our customers and the market practices that develop, and will proceed with customer choice accordingly. 7.020.040 - The District Board of Directors will review the status of these precedent conditions at least annually and a decision regarding implementation of customer choice will be made accordingly and at the earliest time practicable. (Resolution 9719) Page 2:12]Deleted Sara Owens 7/31/2008 8:48:00 AM that may be available are 120/240 volt single phase; 120/240 volt three phase; 120/208 volt single phase; 120/208 volt three phase; 277/480 volt three phase; 240/480 volt three phase. (Electric Rule 5, Res. 8430) Page 2:[3]`Deleted Sara Owens 7/31/200810:38:00 AM 7.04.040 Voltage Regulation, Customer Side - Customers with computers and other electronic equipment should supply their own voltage regulation and filtration for said equipment. (Electric Rule 5, Res. 8430) Page 2:[4]Deleted Sara Owens 7/31/2008 4:09:00 PM 7.04.050 Voltage Disturbances -The District may require customers to install reduced voltage starting equipment in cases where across-the-line starting would result in excessive or undesirable voltage disturbances. (Electric Rule 5, Res. 8430) Page 8 [5]Deleted Sara Owens 9/22/200811:08:00 AM 7.12.025.5 The facilities fees for electrical panel upgrades (residential or commercial) will be calculated by taking the difference between the new and existing panel size in amps and multiplying it by the current dollar per amp rate for facilities fees. The residential panel upgrades will be calculated at the full panel rating. Below is an example of the possible residential electric panel upgrades available for calculating the electric facilities fee. Assume a fee of $6.30/amp for the existing facilities fee. Below are the possible residential single-phase 120/240-volt electric panel upgrades available for residential panel upgrades up to 200 amps. New Panel Size Amps Existing Panel Size Amps Elec. Facilities fee 200 100 $630.00 200 60 $882.00 100 60 $252.00 400 200 $1260.00 (Electric Rule 9, Res. 8617, Res 9503, MO 2003-97, Ord.2003-07) Page 8:[6]Deleted Sara Owens 9/22/200811:13:00 AM 7.12.027.1 It is the policy of the District to require the submittal of as-built drawings on all construction projects where facilities have been constructed and dedicated to the District. 7.12.027.1(A) The term "Developer' is intended to refer to the project developer or property owner who is responsible for the construction of the project and the required electric system improvements. 7.12.027.2 The Developer may utilize other parties or designated agents such as contractors, architects or engineers to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in this section. However, the failure of a third party to comply with this policy and its obligations shall not relieve the Developer of his responsibilities and shall not imply or impose any obligations upon the District. 7.12.027.3 During the construction of the project the Developer shall be responsible for maintaining a set of As-Built Drawings. The basis of the As-Built Drawings shall be the Construction Drawings as reviewed and approved by the District. 7.12.027.3(A) The Developer shall maintain one set of As-Built Drawings at the Project Site. On these, all project conditions, locations, configurations and any other changes or deviations which may vary from the information represented on the original Construction Drawings shall be noted, including buried or concealed construction and utility features which are revealed during the course of construction. Special attention shall be given to recording the horizontal and vertical location of all buried utilities that differ from the locations indicated, or which were not indicated on the Construction Drawings. Drawings shall also note the location of any other buried infrastructure such as landscape irrigation, onsite drainage, lighting, hydronic heating, etc. As-Built drawings shall be supplemented by any detailed sketches as necessary or directed to fully indicate the facilities as actually constructed. 7.12.027.3(B) These master As-Built Drawings shall be maintained up-to-date during the progress of the Project. Red ink shall be used for alterations and notes. Notes shall identify relevant changes by number and date. 7.12.027.3(C) As-Built Drawings shall be accessible to District personnel at all times during the construction period. 7.12.027.3(D)The As-Built Drawings shall be submitted to the District upon completion of the project. Failure to submit complete As-Built Drawings may result in the partial or full forfeiture of the Project Documentation Deposit. 7.12.027.3(D)(1) Submitted As-Built Drawings will be reviewed by District staff for completeness, accuracy and format. If the As-Built Drawings are found to be acceptable, the Project Documentation Deposit will be refunded to the Developer. If the As-Built Drawings are considered unacceptable, they will be returned to the Developer for correction and resubmittal. 7.12.027.3(D)(2) If the corrected As-Built Drawings have not been resubmitted to the District after 60 days, the District will correct the As-Built Drawings as necessary to conform with this Policy. All costs incurred by the District to perform such work will be deducted from the Project Documentation Deposit and the remainder will be refunded to the Developer. The District may utilize either District personnel or outside contractors to complete the As-Built Drawings. The determination of which party is to perform such work shall be at the sole discretion of the District. 7.12.027.3(D)(3) In the event that the Developer fails to submit As-Built drawings within 60 days of acceptance of the facilities by the District, the District will proceed with development of the As-Built Drawings. Such failure to submit As-Built Drawings shall result in the forfeiture of the entire Project Documentation Deposit, whether or not the Deposit is sufficient to complete development of the As-Built Drawings. 7.12.027.4 As-built Drawing Format The As-built Drawing Format is set forth in Appendix B. (Reso. 2001) 7.12.030 Special Cases -When in the opinion of the District an application reveals that unique or special circumstances exist for the proposed electric service, the District may, at its discretion require that the applicant enter into a separate agreement for the provision of such service. 7.12.040 Fraud - Any customer determined by the District's management and/or Board to defraud or attempt to defraud the District shall automatically forfeit all application and connection fees. Unless otherwise reordered, service shall be discontinued where the customer cannot reconnect and shall remain discontinued until customer reapplies for service. Furthermore, all services in this customer's name shall be discontinued and all application and connection fees and all deposits shall be forfeited. Page 12:17]Deleted Sara Owens 10/6/2008 7:49:00 AM CHAPTER 7.36 CURRENT LIMITING DEVICES Sections: 7.36.010 Scope of Use 7.36.010 Scope of Use - The use of a current limiting device is a humanitarian action on the part of the District so that customers and/or consumers under certain conditional circumstances may retain a certain amount of electricity. It is a temporary measure and not meant to be permanent, or used repeatedly for any one customer. 7.36.010.1 Amount of available current will be ten amperes or less. 7.36.010.2 Use of the current limiting device is intended for domestic use only. 7.36.010.3 Current limiting devices may be used in lieu of termination in instances where small children, the aged, or handicapped are involved, at the discretion of the District. 7.36.010.4 Current limiting devices may also be applied in special instances as determined by the District on a case-by-case basis. 7.36.010.5 Any attempt to obtain use of a current limiting device by use of forged, fabricated, or untruthful information shall result in termination of electric service. (Electric Rule 17, Res. 8430) PageBreak-------------------------------------------------------- Page 14:[8]Deleted Sara Owens 8/4/200810:":00 AM 7.46.010.2 In order to be in a state of readiness to serve electric energy to customers of the District, the District shall prepare and maintain an electric system master plan which will analyze growth trends, zoning, land uses, approved subdivisions and projects, existing electric system facilities and the projected need for the extension of the electric system. The General Manager shall cause such an electric system master plan to be prepared and reviewed every five years and shall submit said plan to the Board of Directors for review, discussion, modification and formal adoption. 7.46.010.3 Based on the adopted electric system master plan, the District shall construct, within the limits of funding sources available and as approved by the Board of Directors, the basic backbone facilities required to serve electric energy to the customers of the District. Backbone system facilities shall include substations, main feeder lines and tie lines that have as their purpose to provide service reliability. Page 14:[9]Deleted Sara Owens 8/4/200810:54:00 AM Costs associated with system backbone facilities may require developer contribution to the extent that District financial resources do not permit the District to bear those costs within the developer's time frame Page 20:110]Deleted Sara Owens 9/22/2008 12:23:00 PM CHAPTER 7.56 SERVICE CONNECTIONS Sections: 7.56.010 General 7.56.020 Requirements 7.56.010 General 7.56.010.1 Service connections - It shall be the policy of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District to require all new or rebuild construction to be placed underground wherever practical. Special circumstances may dictate undergrounding is not practical and the District reserves the right to determine the practicality of a project. The installation of overhead electrical facilities to serve single-family dwellings, within an existing overhead subdivision, shall be permitted. All multi-family dwellings, commercial buildings and land parcels that are to be divided into four or more individual lots, shall require the installation of underground facilities regardless of location. 7.56.010.1(A) Overhead service facilities, at secondary voltage, 480 volts or less: In areas supplied by the District's overhead facilities, where the District's distribution pole line is located on a street, highway, lane, alley, or private easement immediately contiguous and at a distance not to exceed 200 feet to the customer's premises the District will, in accordance with the established service connection charges, furnish and install a service drop from its pole line to a point of attachment determined by District personnel, on the customer's building or other permanent support; said support shall be provided by customer. Connection made at the weatherhead connecting the District's service line to the customer's service line shall be made by District personnel. 7.56.010.1(A)(1) After application for electricity and before the customer puts up the service and meter socket, he shall make request for a District employee to come out and mark out on the wall where the service and meter socket are to be located. The District reserves the right to refuse service to any customer not complying with this rule. 7.56.010.1(B) Underground service facilities at secondary voltages: pole line is located, and at a distance not to exceed 125 feet to the customer's premises, the District will furnish and install into the customer's trench and conduit, cable from the existing distribution pole line to the customer's service entrance. Service connections of District installed cable shall be made by District personnel. For distances over 125 feet, the customer shall be charged a fee as specified in the District's established connection charges. 7.56.010.1(B)(1) The trench, conduit and backfill shall be furnished by the customer at his expense from a place on the building designated by District personnel to a place on the pole or at the splice box also designated by District personnel. The District will provide the secondary splice box should one be required. 7.56.010.2 The District is not obligated to serve any customer who fails to implement and complete all of the District's requirements for service. 7.56.010.2(A) The electric meter shall not be less than five feet nor more than six and one half feet from final grade or surface. Any variance from these measurements must be pre-approved by the District. (MO96-37) 7.56.010.2(B) Any new or upgraded service requiring a transformer rated meter, the customer shall provide in addition to the appropriate meter socket an approved box to house current and/or potential transformers, and provisions for mounting test switches. The meter socket and current transformer box may be located in separate boxes or may be housed in one box. (See EUSER standards.) 7.56.010.2(B)(1) New or upgraded commercial and industrial services with Class 100 through Class 320 meter sockets shall contain factory installed test by-pass facilities. 7.56.010.2(C) Any service disconnect switch used on customer's facilities shall be Underwriter's Laboratory approved for service entrances. Consult local inspection authorities for required service switch or circuit breaker size. 7.56.010.2(D) Consult local inspection authorities for required grounding as to conductor size and type. 7.56.010.2(D)(1) Customer's ground and District supplied neutral must connect at some point in the customer's service so as to prevent any possibility of a potential or voltage between the neutral and the ground. 7.56.010.2(E) If a meter becomes inaccessible for any reason, the customer shall promptly move the meter socket and/or service to an accessible location as required by the District. 7.56.010.2(F) If a meter socket and/or electric service comes into disrepair for any reason, the customer shall promptly repair the socket and/or service to applicable standards or codes. The District will assist by disconnecting the District's cables so that work may proceed and will connect to customer's wires, after work is completed and any necessary inspections are made and tagged by local inspection authorities. ---=r=Section Break(Continuous) 7.56.010.3 The District will not connect to any one building more than one service for each voltage classification, either overhead or underground, except for the District's operating convenience or where the customer is required by law to install emergency lighting facilities. Connection of such service to, or disconnection of such service from, the District's lines shall be made only by authorized employees of the District. 7.56.010.4 Service requiring a transformer bank on customer's premises 7.56.010.4(A) Where a transformer bank is required, in the District's judgment, for the sole use of a customer or structure, such customer shall provide a location for a padmount transformer on his property, such location to be approved by the District as to installation of facilities and access for maintenance. (MO96-37) 7.56.010.4(B) Section deleted (MO96-37). 7.56.010.5 Section deleted (MO96-37). 7.56.010.6 Primary voltage supply to customer's premises By means of underground facilities wherever in the District's judgment it is practicable to do so, the District, at customer's expense, will construct a primary voltage supply line from its distribution facilities to a termination point installed on the customer's premises. 7.56.010.7(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.72.060, if the District initiates the rebuild of a portion of existing overhead distribution facilities by placing said facilities underground, resulting in the requirement to modify the service panels of the customers served thereby, the District may, based on special circumstances present, pay for all or a portion of the costs of modification of the customer service panels and related equipment. (R-9830) 7.56.010.7(B) The Board of Directors of the District shall have the sole authority to authorize payment on the part of the District for conversion of customer service panels and related equipment under Section 7.56.010.7(A). The Board's approval under this section shall be in the form of a resolution adopting a finding of fact concluding that unique circumstances are present in this matter such that it is in the public interest and benefits the District to pay for all or a portion of the cost of conversion of the customer service panels and related equipment. (R- 9830) 7.56.010.7(C) In judging whether there are unique circumstances present which justify a finding that it is in the public interest and serves the public good for the District to pay for all or a portion of the cost of converting customer service panels and related equipment, the Board of Directors may consider matters relating to public safety, historic preservation, District operation and maintenance costs, and any other matter that the Board deems appropriate. (R-9830) 7.56.020.1 General Meter and Service Requirements for Permanent Electric Service 7.56.020.1(A) Location of meter and service 7.56.020.1(A)(1) Meter and service locations must be marked by the District for the customer prior to customer installing them. In no instance shall the meter be enclosed. 7.56.020.1(A)(2) Any service meter box installed in an underground service shall be a minimum of 200 amperes. 7.56.020.1(A)(3) All electrical services are to be approved and appropriately tagged by the local inspection authorities prior to the District's connection. 7.56.020.1(A)(4) If meter is located above any deck or porch, said deck or porch must be readily accessible from the ground by way of an outdoor stairway. A meter will not be installed in any service above a deck or porch unless said deck or porch is fully constructed. 7.56.020.1(A)(5) If for any reason a meter is higher than approved by the District, the customer shall move the service and/or meter socket to a location approved by District personnel. In the event the service cannot be moved, then the customer shall construct and keep in good repair a walk way complete with railing to the meter location. 7.56.020.1(A)(6) All connections made by the customer at the meter base must be tight. 7.56.020.1(A)(7) In multi-occupancy buildings, all units, apartments, etc. must be identified with their respective meters. The permanent identification must appear on both the meter panel and the entrance to the unit before meters are set. 7.56.020.1(13) Service entrance conductors 7.56.020.1(B)(1) Consult local inspection authorities for size and type of conductors. _ - Section Break(Continuous)= = -- -_=__--;__--;- - �-� 7.56.020.1(13)(2) Conductors shall be supplied and installed by the customer with the exception of underground service which is supplied and installed by the District. 7.56.020.1(13)(2)(a) Minimum requirement for conductor insulation is THW 75 degrees C thermoplastic. 7.56.020.1(C) Service conduit 7.56.020.1(C)(1) Consult local inspection authorities for size and type of conduit. 7.56.020.1(C)(2) Minimum size acceptable to the District of underground conduit shall be 2" for a 200 amp panel. For a 400 amp panel, a 3" underground conduit is required. 7.56.020.1(C)(3) Water pipe or water pipe fittings are not permitted. 7.56.020.1(C)(4) The conduit shall be one continuous length from service head to the meter socket. 7.56.020.1(C)(5) The service conduit shall be supplied and installed by the customer. 7.56.020.1(D) Meter socket 7.56.020.1(D)(1) Domestic, single phase, self-contained meter 7.56.020.1(D)(1)(a) 100 or 200 amp, 120/240 volt, 3 wire, with one wire as neutral - four jaw socket 7.56.020.1(D)(1)(b) 100 or 200 amp, 120/240 volt, 3 wire, with one wire as neutral - five jaw socket 7.56.020.1(D)(1)(c) 320 amp, 120/240 volt, 3 wire, with one wire as neutral - special four jaw socket 7.56.020.1(D)(2) Domestic, single phase, transformer rated meter 7.56.020.1(D)(2)(a) 200 to 800 amp, 120/240 volt, 3 wire with one wire as neutral - six jaw socket 7.56.020.1(D)(3) Domestic, 3 phase, self-contained meter 7.56.020.1(D)(3)(a) 100 or 200 amp, 240 volt, a wire, no neutral -five jaw socket 7.56.020.1(D)(3)(b) 100 or 200 amp, 120/240 volt, 4 wire with one wire as neutral - seven jaw socket 7.56.020.1(D)(3)(c) 100 or 200 amp, 120/208 volt, 4 wire with one wire as neutral - seven jaw socket 7.56.020.1(D)(3)(d) 100 or 200 amp, 240/480 volt, 4 wire with one wire as neutral - seven jaw socket 7.56.020.1(D)(3)(e) 100 or 200 amp, 277/480 volt, 4 wire with one wire as neutral - seven jaw socket 7.56.020.1(D)(4) Domestic, 3 phase, transformer rated meter 7.56.020.1(D)(4)(a) 200 to 800 amp, 240 volt, 3 wire, no neutral - eight jaw socket 7.56.020.1(D)(4)(b) 200 to 800 amp, 120/240 volt, 4 wire with one wire as neutral - 13 jaw socket 7.56.020.1(D)(4)(c) 200 to 800 amp, 240/280 volt, 4 wire with one wire as neutral - 13 jaw socket 7.56.020.1(D)(5) The meter socket must be installed in a true vertical plane. 7.56.020.1(D)(6) The meter socket shall be located on the outside of the building and in no instance shall the meter be enclosed. 7.56.020.1(D)(7) If District personnel see that a meter socket and/or service are in need of repair and not being repaired, then the District shall inform the customer of the problem, and a time limit of 90 days shall be given to the customer to make corrections. 7.56.020.1(D)(8) If the problem is not corrected within the time limit, the customer may be disconnected. 7.56.020.1(D)(8)(a) The District reserves the right to shorten this time period if a safety problem exists. 7.56.020.1(E) Service switch 7.56.020.1(E)(1) Any switch used shall be Underwriter's Laboratory Approved for service entrances, and shall be of an approved rain-tight type. 7.56.020.1(E)(2) Consult local inspection authorities for required service switch or circuit breaker size. 7.56.020.1(F) Grounding 7.56.020.1(F)(1) Consult local inspection authorities for required ground conductor size and type. 7.56.020.1(G) Miscellaneous conditions 7.56.020.1(G)(1) All electrical services are to be tagged by the Building Department prior to TDPUD connection. 7.56.020.1(G)(2) Any conditions not covered above must be approved by the County Building Inspector and a representative of the TDPUD before they are installed. 7.56.020.2 Permanent Overhead Service Requirements 7.56.020.2(A) No periscope of service conduit through roof will be permitted with the following possible exceptions: � �h.,nldc ,�lth �nrroe�n�rlin ehil.lnprl ronf 7.56.020.2(A)(2) A building with a flat roof designed to roll water and carry the weight of snow. 7.56.020.2(A)(3) It is the customer's responsibility to check first and obtain written approval of any exceptions to this rule. 7.56.020.2(B) The required ground clearances for conductors shall be maintained as per the attached drawing - see drawing "A". 7.56.020.2(C) Customer shall furnish and install an approved rain-tight service or weatherhead at a point suitable for connecting the customer's service entrance conductors to the District's conductors. 7.56.020.2(D) The point of attachment must be located as designated by District personnel. 7.56.020.2(E) Eye bolts or equally secured means are required for the support of the service drop. Eye bolts or clevises will be supplied by the District, but must be installed through a minimum of 2" x 4" backing. Lag screws are not permissible. 7.56.020.2(F) Customer shall leave a minimum of 18" of conductor protruding beyond the weatherhead of an overhead service. 7.56.020.3 Permanent Underground Service Requirements 7.56.020.3(A) All required trench clearances shall be maintained as per California Order 128, unless superseded herein. 7.56.020.3(B) Telephone and TV cable will be allowed in the same trench, in their respective conduits, with the District's service cable. 7.56.020.3(C) 7.56.020.3(D) If a pole is needed as a result of not being able to trench, bore, or obtain the necessary permits for a road crossing, the District will install the riser pole and necessary hardware and anchors. The customer shall pay to the District all actual costs for the District to install the pole to include the cost of the pole, hardware, anchors, labor and overheads. The District will be responsible for the riser on the pole (with the exception of the first 10 feet) and the span of secondary conductor between the distribution system and the riser pole if within the 125 foot limit as referenced in Section 7.56.010.1(B). If the customer's service entrance is greater than 125 feet from the distribution system, the customer will pay to the District, in addition to the charges referenced in this section, the fee for additional footage as referenced in Section 7.56.010.1(B). 7.56.020.3(D)(1) Deleted. 7.56.020.3(D)(2) Said pole shall be of sufficient height to provide the District's conductors a legal clearance above the roadway. 7.56.020.3(E) Minimum trench depth shall be three feet (3611). 7.56.020.3(F) The trench shall be filled as follows: 7.56.020.3(F)(1) Six inches (6")of sand under conduit. 7.56.020.3(F)(2) Twelve inches (12")of sand above conduit. 7.56.020.3(F)(3) No rocks permitted in backfill over two inches (2") in size. Rule of thumb for sizing - if you cannot completely enclose rock in your hand, it's too big. 7.56.020.3(F)(4) No waste lumber, concrete or other building products are permitted in backfill. 7.56.020.3(F)(5) Failure to comply with the above requirements may result in the customer redigging trench. 7.56.020.3(G) Conduit size shall be in accordance with National Electric Code for size of wire or cable to safely carry the customer's load, unless the N.E.C. is superseded by either state, county or Electric Utility Service Equipment Requirements Committee Rules. However, under no circumstance shall conduit size be smaller than two inches (2 ) in diameter. 7.56.020.3(G)(1) Minimum radius of bend for elbows shall be twenty four inches (2411). 7.56.020.3(G)(2) All riser conduits shall be waterproofed so no water can get into conduit. 7.56.020.3(G)(3) Risers shall be strapped to the pole with a minimum of three conduit straps for the first ten foot steel section of 2" conduit. Three inch conduit or larger shall be installed on District provided stand-off brackets. 7.56.020.3(H) The first ten foot section of conduit up the pole must be rigid steel, Schedule 40 minimum. The remaining conduit may be PVC Schedule 40 or equal. 7.56.020.3(H)(1) The customer shall install such facilities to a point on such pole not less than seven feet(7') nor more than ten feet(10') above final ground level. 7.56.020.3(1) Customer shall provide a 1/4" pull rope in the conduit. 7.56.020.3(J) Customer will, at his expense, replace any conduit or fitting that is unusable. 7.56.020.3(K) District personnel will inspect the conduit prior to backfilling. 7.56.020.3(L) Separate living units such as apartments, condos, townhouses, etc. located on the same premises shall be served by a maximum of one conduit from any one of the District's poles. In no case shall there be more than two electric conduits on any one of the District's poles. 7.56.020.3(M) The District may elect to provide one conduit on the pole, connected to a splice box located on the property line of two adjacent lots. In this instance, customers of affected lands must make conduit runs to the splice box and not the pole. (Electric Rule 10, M088-180, M094-38, Res. 9503, M095-23) Page 21:[ill Deleted Sara Owens 9/22/200812:34:00 PM Oil/PCB's - Clean up - Notification 7.60.010.1 This procedure describes the method for initiating oil/PCB clean up and for making proper notification of District personnel and other pertinent individuals. The procedures described apply to any electrical equipment which contains oil. All oil releases are to be considered PCB contaminants unless determined otherwise by the appropriate Supervisor. 7.60.010.2 Definitions 7.60.010.2(A) NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. 7.60.010.2(B) PCB - Polychlorinated biphenyls. Organic chemical substance, most often synthetically manufactured, which is used as an additive to oil in some electrical equipment. 7.60.010.3 Notification - The person discovering the release or spill insures that the General Manager is notified. The General Manager then notifies the Board of Directors as he determines appropriate. 7.60.010.4 On site clean up 7.60.010.4(A) Eliminate or restrict the spread of PCB by whatever means necessary. 7.60.010.4(B) Prohibit any oil release or PCB dielectric fluid from entering any body of water. 7.60.010.4(C) Barricade the spill area from the public. 7.60.010.4(D) Immediately spread absorbent material over the spill site in sufficient quantity to absorb all fluid that can be soaked up or out of the ground. 7.60.010.4(E) Place absorbent material that is saturated with oil/PCB into plastic bags; seal plastic bag - place plastic bag in properly marked drum. 7.60.010.4(F) Place "NO SMOKING" signs around the perimeter of the release site; warn crew and public about fire hazard involved with solvents used in clean-up. 7.60.010.4(G) Prohibit all smoking, eating, drinking or chewing until the employee has washed as required following the clean-up. praitacdim&(clothwg;) r=gyp,=opar cup,#ire=4a=plastic bags, seal and place bags into disposal drum. 7.60.010.5 Ruptured/leaking equipment 7.60.010.5(A) Place ruptured capacitors into plastic bags, seal and place into 55 gallon disposal drums. 7.60.010.5(B) Place bulged or leaking (broken bushings) capacitors in plastic bags, seal, and place into 55 gallon disposal drums. 7.60.010.5(C) When items are too large to be placed in disposal drums (transformers), drain oil/PCB and wrap in plastic in such a way as they will not pose a threat of leaking. 7.60.010.5(D) After items are not leaking and ready for transportation: 7.60.010.5(D)(1) Transport items to a storage facility. 7.60.010.5(D)(2) Place items in a storage pen or in a confinement area. 7.60.010.5(D)(3) Mark large items "PCB CONTAMINATED - FOR DISPOSAL;" note contents and date placed into storage. 7.60.010.5(D)(4) The Foreman of Technical Services prepares report of items placed into storage. NOTE - Stick-on labels will be supplied as part of the clean-up material. 7.60.010.6 Contamination of poles, crossarms and braces 7.60.010.6(A) Spread plastic sheets around base of pole before proceeding to contain all solvents and PCB-contaminated material. 7.60.010.6(B) Spread absorbent material on the plastic to prevent flow of liquids. 7.60.010.6(C) Complete following action when wood crossarms and braces are contaminated: 7.60.010.6(C)(1) If area of concentrated release is one square foot or larger, replace crossarms and braces. 7.60.010.6(C)(2) If area of concentrated release is smaller than one square foot, flush with kerosene, wipe down with rags soaked in solvent (kerosene), wipe down with dry rags, place rags in plastic bag, seal and place bag into disposal barrel. 7.60.010.6(D) Complete following action when poles are contaminated: 7.60.010.6(D)(1) If area of concentrated release extends less than three feet along the pole or, if the pole is made of concrete or metal, secure rags around the pole below the contaminated area; work down pole with solvent; dry with clean rags. 7.60.010.6(D)(2) If release extends more than three feet on a wooden pole, remove pole; cut up pole; place contaminated portion into disposal container. 7.60.010.7 Contamination of surrounding area 7.60.010.7(A) Complete the following action when items in the area of the spill are contaminated: 7.60.010.7(A)(1) Concrete - apply rags below contaminated area; wash down with solvent; dry with clean rags. 7.60.010.7(A)(2) Asphalt - remove contaminated area; place contaminated portion in plastic bags, seal and place into disposal barrel. 7.60.010.7(A)(3) Earth and grass - remove completely to a depth of two inches below obvious penetration (concentrated release); scoop up surface containing large spattered sports; place contaminated material in plastic bags, seal and place into disposal barrel. 7.60.010.7(A)(4) Shrubs and trees - if only limbs/branches are contaminated, trim off affected area; if trunk is contaminated or if contamination is widespread, remove entire plant. 7.60.010.7(B) Place all contaminated materials and clean-up materials in plastic bags, seal and place into disposal drums prior to leaving the clean-up site. 7.60.010.8 Contamination of non-disposable equipment 7.60.010.8(A) Complete the following action when non-disposable equipment is contaminated: 7.60.010.8(A)(1) Thoroughly wash contaminated equipment with solvent and rags. 7.60.010.8(A)(2) Dry with clean rags. 7.60.010.8(A)(3) Place spent solvent and rags into plastic bags, seal and place bags into disposal drum. 7.60.010.9 Handling/transporting PCB disposable drums 7.60.010.9(A) Complete the following action when handling or transporting PCB disposable drums: 7.60.010.9(A)(1) Remove PCB from the exterior of the drum - wash with solvent; dry with clean rags. 7.60.010.9(A)(2) Write contents and date on the exterior of the drum. 7.60.010.9(A)(3) Affix yellow PCB warning label to exterior of drum. NOTE - Do not mix power equipment and general clean-up material in the same drum. 7.60.010.9(A)(4) Transport drum to PCB storage facilities as soon as possible. 7.60.010.9(A)(5) Foreman of Technical Services records information. 7.60.010.9(A)(6) Foreman of Technical Services prepares report of items placed into storage. 7.60.010.10(A) Complete the following action when a public highway has been contaminated and there is traffic involvement: 7.60.010.10(A)(1) Restrict all traffic from the site of the oil/PCB spill. 7.60.010.10(A)(2) Contact appropriate policy agency to assist in traffic control if necessary. 7.60.010.11 Fire involving PCB's 7.60.010.11(A) Complete the following action when there is a fire involving PCB's: 7.60.010.11(A)(1) Notify the appropriate fire department. 7.60.010.11(A)(2) Remain clear of immediate area to avoid inhalation of smoke or gases until fire is extinguished and area is well ventilated. NOTE -This is especially important in case of fire in a vault or confined area. 7.60.010.11(A)(3) Warn fire department official-in-charge of the possibility of PCB by-products in the atmosphere as a result of the fire. NOTE - Clean-up foreman/supervisor is responsible to warn fire department if on site. 7.60.010.12 Personnel training procedure This describes information and material necessary for the training and equipping of personnel to handle any items that are contaminated through accidental release of PCB. Preventative measures as well as first aid procedures are described below: 7.60.010.12(A) Eye protection - PCB is an irritant to the skin and eyes. Eye protection (goggles or glasses with side shields) must be worn in the following situations: 7.60.010.12(A)(1) When exposed to concentrated PCB. 7.60.010.12(A)(2) When using solvent to clean contaminants from equipment, structures, vehicles, materials. 7.60.010.12(A)(3) When any danger of splattering is present. 7.60.010.12(B) Protective clothing - personnel protective clothing (disposable) must be used if contact with PCB is unavoidable. The following clothing is available. 7.60.010.12(B)(1) Cap 7.60.010.12(B)(2) Coveralls 7.60.010.12(B)(3) Boot covers 760 o jl U6S_ =Section Break(Continuous)= Following clean-up, these clothing items must be disposed of in approved containers. 7.60.010.12(C) Handling PCB-filled equipment 7.60.010.12(C)(1) Non-leaking equipment - this is to be handled as any other piece of power equipment. Special care should be taken to prevent tank puncture and bushing breakage to prevent PCB leakage. 7.60.010.12(C)(2) Leaking equipment - personnel should follow all precautions regarding the hazards of PCB and the steps necessary to prevent contact with the skin. The leak is to be stopped or the fluid drained into approved containers before transportation is allowed. The Foreman of Technical Services should be contacted concerning the need for extra equipment. 7.60.010.12(D) Disposal of clean-up material All contaminated rags, clothing, cans, as well as contaminated soil must be disposed of in approved containers. See clean-up procedure. 7.60.010.13 First aid The following procedures should be followed in the event that PCB comes in contact with eyes, skin, or clothing: 7.60.010.13(A) Contact with skin - 7.60.010.13(A)(1) Cleanse the skin with waterless hand cleaner. 7.60.010.13(A)(2) Wash skin with soap and water. 7.60.010.13(A)(3) Dry skin. 7.60.010.13(A)(4) Apply cold cream or vegetable oil to the skin if irritation is present. 7.60.010.13(A)(5) Discard wipe towels or rags in plastic bags, seal and place bags in disposal drum. 7.60.010.13(B) Contact with eyes - 7.60.010.13(B)(1) Irrigate eyes with running water for 15 minutes. NOTE - Eye irrigation kit is supplied as part of the clean-up materials. 7.60.010.13(B)(2) Clean-up supervisor ensures that employee is examined by an Ophthalmologist. 7.60.010.13(B)(3) Clean-up supervisor completes an employee accident report form. 7.60.010.13(B)(4) Clean-up supervisor attaches explanation of eye accident to spill report. 7.60.010.13(B)(5) Reports are forwarded to Safety Office. 7.60.010.13(C) Contact with clothing - 7.60.010.13(C)(1) Dry clean or machine wash clothes as soon as possible. 7.60.010.13(C)(2) If concentrated PCB fluid (capacitors) is spilled on clothing clean small spots with solvent; wipe dry with clean rags; dispose of rags in plastic bags, seal and place in disposal drum; dry clean or machine wash clothes as soon as possible; dispose of all clothing that is contaminated over an area larger than one square foot, place in plastic bag, seal and place in disposal drum. 7.60.010.13(D) Accidental ingestion - 7.60.010.13(D)(1) Immediately consult a physician. NOTE - Hands must be washed with soap and water before eating, drinking, smoking, or using toilet facilities. 7.60.010.14 Clean-up materials and equipment 7.60.010.14(A) Enough protective clothing should be stocked and carried to the job site to properly outfit each crew member involved in the spill clean-up. This clothing must include: 7.60.010.14(A)(1) Non-absorbent coveralls 7.60.010.14(A)(2) Boot covers 7.60.010.14(A)(3) Cap 7.60.010.14(A)(4) Rubber gloves 7.60.010.14(A)(5) Goggles 7.60.010.14(A)(6) Cartridge respirators 7.60.010.14(B) The protective clothing should be stored in a single 55 gallon drum which shall also include: 7.60.010.14(B)(1) Rags and absorbent material (safe-step) 7.60.010.14(B)(2) 200 square feet of plastic sheeting (10 mil) 7.60.010.14(B)(3) PCB solvent(kerosene) - two gallons 7.60.010.14(B)(4) No smoking signs (2) 7.60.010.14(B)(5) Employee personal clean-up materials - waterless hand cleaner - paper towels 7.60.010.14(B)(6) Vegetable oil or cold cream for skin irritation Section Break(Continuous) 7.60.010.14(B)(7) Container for sample analysis (2) 7.60.010.14(B)(8) 12 PCB labels 7.60.010.14(B)(9) 12 blank labels 7.60.010.14(B)(10) Plastic bags (large, heavy duty) 7.60.010.14(B)(11) Eye wash kits 7.60.010.14(C) Respirators - the following NIOSH approved cartridge respirator should be used: Cesco Series 95 Double Cartridge Respirator Respirator Number RC25 Filter Number RC15 This has two respirator units, one on each cheek. Each unit contains a cartridge and filter. Use the respirator for organic vapor, dust, fumes and mist. Respirator consists of Filer RC15 and Cartridge RC25. The filter and cartridge should be changed when an odor is sensed through the respirator. 7.60.020 PCB Retrofill - It is the purpose of this policy to set forth goals of the District with respect to oil-to-oil retro-filling of PCB contaminated equipment, to insure that the PC13 are properly destroyed by obtaining a certificate of destruction, and to relieve the District of all liability by having appropriate insurance against any damages, spills, etc. Further, the District shall make every attempt to maintain an amount less than 40 PPM of PCB's after retro-filling. 7.60.020.1 Procedure 7.60.020.1(A) The District shall contract for the services of a company specializing in the control and elimination of PCB's by implementing the bidding procedure established by law. 7.60.020.1(B) The company selected shall supply all necessary materials including new dielectric fluid to complete the work. 7.60.020.1(C) The District will provide 60 Amp-220 Volt-30 service. 7.60.020.1(D) The company will dispose of all the PCB material in compliance with the Federal Register 40 CFR 761.60. 7.60.020.1(E) The District will provide to the company the proper hazardous waste manifest approved by the State of California. 7.60.020.1(F) If there is a national backlog and backup of PCB liquid disposal and the company is unable to guarantee a firm date of the fluid's final destruction, it is understood that all EPA laws and rules concerning destruction time envelopes shall be satisfied by the company. 7.60.020.2 Description of Service Section Break(Continuous) - - - - - 7.60.020.2(A) The PCB fluid will be pumped from the affected equipment into DOT approved drums for proper disposal. 7.60.020.2(B) All units greater than 500 PPM PCB will be flushed with new oil, and the flush oil will be removed and given proper disposal. 7.60.020.2(C) The new oil will then be processed with heat and vacuum. 7.60.020.2(D)The affected equipment must be de-energized during the retrofill process. (Electric Rule 11, Res. 8430) Page 22 [12]Deleted Sara Owens 8/25/2008 9:36:00 AM CHAPTER 7.64 PURCHASE OF POWER Sections: 7.64.010 Purchase of Power and Energy from Small Power Producers and Cogenerators 7.64.020 Purchase of Photovoltaic Power 7.64.010 Purchase of Power and Energy from Small Power Producers and Cogenerators 7.64.010.1 The District will purchase at its "avoided costs" power and energy from qualifying facilities in accordance with Sections 201 and 210 of PURPA. The District will also sell power and energy to the qualifying facility as it may require. The District will sell the qualifying facility its needs over and above its generating capabilities or, at the qualifying facility's option, will purchase 100% of its generation output and sell to the qualifying facility 100% of its needs. 7.64.010.2 The District will base "avoided costs" on that portion of its wholesale power cost which, by virtue of the purchase from the qualifying facility, it now avoids. 7.64.010.3 Energy cost avoidance will equal the wholesale cost of energy on a one-for-one basis. 7.64.010.4 Firm capacity cost avoidance will equal the wholesale cost of firm capacity on a one-for-one basis for all capacity the qualifying facility can provide on an equally firm basis as the District's wholesale power supplier. Non-firm or intermittent capacity will not qualify for payment. 7.64.010.5 Power and energy sales to the qualifying facility shall be made at standard rates. 7.64.010.6 PURPA provides that other Districts shall not subsidize the qualifying facility. Thus, all costs including engineering, construction, material and related expenses are to be paid by the small power producers and cogenerators. 7.64.010.7 The District is to be held harmless from all acts or omissions on the part of the qualifying facility. The qualifying facility will be required to carry adequate insurance and will be required to reimburse the District for its additional insurance premiums which may be caused by the connection of the qualifying facility. degraded because of the presence or connection of the qualifying facility. The qualifying facility shall construct, operate and maintain its facilities or cause them to be constructed, operated and maintained, in a manner conforming to all existing safety codes, regulations and best operating practices. Failure to comply shall be cause for disconnection of the qualifying facility. 7.64.010.9 Future costs or system improvements which may become necessary by reason of the continued connection of additional qualifying facilities to the District facility shall be shared by all qualifying facilities that contribute to the need for the improvement to the District's facilities. The sharing of costs shall be prorated on a capacity basis at the time the cost is incurred. 7.64.010.10 Each connection of small power producer and cogenerator to the District's radial distribution system will require individual engineering analysis. The District encourages prospective small power producers and cogenerators to employ qualified engineering firms in the design of the interconnecting facilities and in the design of modifications, if any, to the District's system to accommodate the addition of generation. The District will provide all system data for use by the engineer, including line characteristics, substation capacities, sectionalizing schemes and voltage regulation programs. The design of the interconnecting facilities and system modifications shall incorporate apparatus and devices compatible with those existing on the District system and compatible with facilities other small power producers and cogenerators connect to the District system. The design shall incorporate features that will permit construction, operation and maintenance of the facility without disruption or degradation of service to the consumers served by the District. The District is prepared to provide the design and construction service referred to herein on a cost reimbursable basis. However, the small power producers and cogenerators are encouraged to employ independent firms for this purpose. 7.64.010.11 Metering of KW and KWH quantities shall be provided by "in" and "out" meters as appropriate. Based on readings of these meters, the District will monthly render a statement showing in necessary detail the purchase by the District, the sales by the District and the net monies owed by the District or due to the District. 7.64.010.12 The District will maintain an accurate and complete accounting of all expenses related to the application and connection of each small power producer and cogenerator and shall promptly bill the small power producer or cogenerator for all related expenses. Related expense shall include but not be limited to labor, materials, insurances, overheads, legal services, consulting service, meter reading, switching costs, mileage and equipment costs. 7.64.010.13 The District and the small power producer or cogenerator shall enter into a written agreement setting forth in necessary detail the manner in which the District shall purchase and sell power and energy to the small power producer or cogenerator, the facilities to be constructed, the character of service, the planned mode of operation and maintenance of the facilities. The agreement shall also detail the rate, billing and payment arrangements for power and energy transactions, the filling and payment procedures for District expenses related to the small power producer or cogenerator and other items that are a necessary part of the agreement. (Electric Rule 23, Res. 8430) 7.64.020 Photovoltaic Power Production 7.64.020.1 Applicability - This section is applicable to domestic service to residential customers eligible for service where a part or all of the electrical requirements of the customer can be supplied from a photovoltaic power production source owned and operated by the customer, where such source is connected for parallel operation with the service of the District and where such source is located on the customer's premises and is intended to offset part or all of the customer's electrical requirements. 7.64.020.1(A) Schedule D-NM (included in Appendix A) provides rates, terms and conditions for the sale of energy to the District. Prices, terms and conditions for the purchase of net energy transmitted by the customer to the District are included in the schedule for reference only. Such prices, terms and conditions and the terms of inter-connection and parallel operation are outlined in the generation agreement required for service under this tariff. The purpose of this tariff is to facilitate terms of service to customers with photovoltaic power production systems of not more than ten kilowatts. 7.64.020.1(B) Applicability of this tariff does not extend to customers whose photovoltaic power production source exceeds ten kilowatts. 7.64.020.2 Territory - The entire area served by the Truckee Donner Public Utility District electric system. 7.64.030 Rates - See Schedule D-NM, Appendix A. 7.64.040 Special Conditions 7.64.040.1 Generation agreement: A generation agreement with the customer is required for service under this schedule. 7.64.040.2 Net energy: Net energy is ES minus EF where ES is energy supplied by the District and EF is energy generated by the customer and fed back into the District's system at such times as customer generation exceeds customer requirements. Only if net energy is positive shall net energy charges be applied at the rates specified above except that the minimum charge will be applied in any case. If the calculation of net energy yields a negative result, all such negative net energy shall be considered net energy transmitted and shall be treated as stated in special condition 7.64.040.3 below. The components of net energy, ES and EF shall be determined by the use of a single, non-demand, non-time-differentiated meter to be provided by the District. If a new meter is required, then the normal meter installation fee will be charged. 7.64.040.3 Net energy transmitted: Net energy transmitted occurs when the cumulative value of EF exceeds the cumulative value of ES during an entire billing period and is the amount by which the energy generated by the customer and fed back into the District's system exceeds the energy supplied by the District over an entire billing period. Such net energy transmitted will be purchased by the District at its monthly average non-firm energy price the District pays during the applicable billing month. 7.64.040.4 Billing and billing periods: The billing period to be used under this tariff shall be the customary monthly billing period. In any monthly billing period where ES exceeds EF, the District will bill the customer for the net energy consumed per the terms of the tariff. In monthly billing periods where EF exceeds ES, the District will pay the customer for the excess kilowatt hours generated at the rate established by the procedures in Section 7.64.040.3 above. (Ord. 9602) Page 27:[13]Deleted Sara Owens 10/3/2008 3:16:00 PM (Electric Rule 16, MO88-221) CHAPTER 7.76 DISCONTINUANCE AND RESTORATION OF SERVICE Sections: 7.76.010 Discontinuance of Service by the District 7.76.020 Restoration of Service establish or restore electric service for any one or more of the reasons contained in this rule. Except as otherwise specifically provided here, Public Utilities Code Sections 16481, 16482 and 16483 and any subsequent amendments, shall be complied with regarding any disconnect or discontinuance of service. 7.76.010.1 Non-payment of bills - the District may disconnect, discontinue or refuse service if a customer has not paid his bill for electric service rendered, reconnection charges, and/or cash deposit as required by the District. 7.76.010.2 Unsafe or illegal apparatus - the District may discontinue service without notice or refuse service if any part of customer's wiring or equipment or use thereof is either unsafe or in violation of law, until such apparatus is placed in a safe condition or the violation remedied. 7.76.010.3 Service detrimental or dangerous - the District may disconnect or discontinue without notice or refuse service if in the District's judgment, the operation of the customer's equipment is or will be detrimental or dangerous to his own service or service of other customers. 7.76.010.4 Fraud - the District may discontinue service without notice or refuse service if the customer's actions or the condition of his premises is such as to indicate his intent to defraud the District. 7.76.010.5 Failure to establish or re-establish credit - the District may discontinue or refuse service if customer fails to establish credit in accordance with the rules and regulations. 7.76.010.6 Failure to comply with the District's rules - the District may disconnect, discontinue or refuse service if the customer does not comply with the District Rules and Regulations. 7.76.010.7 Abandoned building or residence - the District may discontinue or refuse service to any building with the appearance of being abandoned, i.e., a look of being deserted, windows broken, doors in disrepair, or the general appearance of not being lived in, etc. Such discontinuance will remain in effect until all conditions and fees are met regarding a new service, and inspected and approved by the proper building authorities. 7.76.010.8 Condemned building or residence - the District may discontinue or refuse service to any building that has been condemned by the proper state, county or governmental authorities. Such discontinuance will remain in effect until all conditions and fees are met regarding a new service, and inspected and approved by the proper building authorities. 7.76.010.9 Disconnected meter on a building or residence - the District may discontinue or refuse service to any building which has been disconnected at the meter for a period of one year. The District will attempt to notify the last known (to the District) customer or owners 30 days before discontinuance. Meters may have been disconnected for any reason within these rules, or ordered disconnected by proper state, county or governmental authorities. Such discontinuance will remain in effect until a new application for service and associated fees are made. Service must be inspected and approved by the proper building authorities. 7.76.020 Restoration of Service 7.76.020.1 Within five years, same size service: Section Break(Next Page)_-==_______________________________ If service of the same amperage and voltage is re-established within five years of the date of discontinuance, the customer shall make normal application for service as per Chapter 7.12. Customer shall be responsible for payment of the current connection fee for a new service, exclusive of the transformer and meter costs. Facilities fees will not be charged. 7.76.020.2 Within five years, upgrade of service: If service is re-established within five years of the date of discontinuance and the customer requests an upgrade of the service consisting of, but not limited to, amperage size, voltage increase, multiple phases, multiple meters, the customer shall make normal application for service as per Chapter 7.12. Customer shall be responsible for payment of the current connection fee for a new service of similar configuration. Fees shall be exclusive of the transformer and meter costs of the previous service. Facilities fees shall be charged for the excess capacity of the new service when compared to the previous service. 7.76.020.3 After five years: If service is re-established after five years from the date of discontinuance, the customer shall make normal application for service as per Chapter 7.12. Customer shall be responsible for payment of current connection and facilities fees. No credit will be given for the previous service. (Electric Rule 19, MO88-181)