HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2008-37 - Board Resolution No. 2008 - 37
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE DISTRICT CODE
TITLE 71 ELECTRIC SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District wishes to amend the
District Code Title 7, Electric Service; and
WHEREAS, the District Code provides rules and regulations intended to convey a comprehensive
description of the manner in which the District provides and administers the distribution of electricity to
its customers; and
WHEREAS, periodically, the District Code should be reviewed and updated to conform to District
Board directives, new applicable laws and regulations and improvements; and
WHEREAS, a workshop was held on October 15, 2008 for the Board to review and comment on the
proposed changes to Title 7; and
WHEREAS, the revised version of Title 7 will bring the District's electric policies up-to-date and will
replace all preceding resolutions, ordinances, minute orders and board directives in Title 7.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors does hereby adopt the amended
District Code, Title 7, Electric Service.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District in a
meeting duly called and held within said District on the 5th day of November 2008 by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Directors Hemig, Sutton, Taylor and Thomason
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Director Aguera
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Tim F. Taylor, President
ATTEST:
Michael D. Holley, Clerk of the
TITLE 7 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
ELECTRIC SERVICE written contracts.
ram- 7.01.010.3 Any dispute arising between an applicant and the District regarding interpretation
4APTERS: and administration of these rules will be referred to the Board of Directors for final decision.
7.01 General
7.04 District Responsibilities
7.05 Customer Responsibilities CHAPTER 7.04
7.06 System Disturbances Resulting From Customer Equipment
7.08 Continuity of Service DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES
7.12 Application for Service
7.16 Ownership of Facilities and Right of Access Sections:
7.20 Temporary Service
7.24 Owner/Renter Responsibilities-Service Transfers 7.04.010 General Information
7.28 Refusal to Serve 7.04.020 Delivery-Voltage and Phase
7.32 Customer Generation 7.04.030 Voltage Regulation,District Substation
7.40 Resale of Electricity
7.44 Power Poles
7.45 Electric System Master Plan 7.04.010 General Information-To the best of its ability and in consideration of the existing
7.46 Electric System Line Extensions source,the District will supply electricity at each customer's service connection dependably and
7.48 Electric System Construction Standards safely,in adequate quantities to meet the reasonable needs and requirements of the customer,
7.52 Street and Security Light Service in accordance with these policies.
7.56 Service Connections
7.60 Hazardous Materials 7.04.020 Delivery-Voltage and Phase-All service shall be alternating current-60 hertz.
7.64 Net Metering Nominal secondary delivery voltages supplied by the District are:
7.68 Illegal Use or Diversion of Electricity
7.72 Metering a.Overhead and underground secondary services from an overhead primary system.
7.80 Repairs and Maintenance 1.120/240 volt-single phase
7.83 Renewable Portfolio Standard 2.277/480 volt-three phase wye
b.Underground secondary service from an underground primary system.
1.120/240 volt-single phase
CHAPTER 7.01 2.120/208 volt-single/three phase wye(network metering)
3.120/208 volt-three phase wye
GENERAL 4.277/480 volt-three phase wye
Sections: Service at primary voltage is also available.Contact the District for detailed requirements.
7.01.010 General 7.04.030 Voltage Regulation, 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
7.01.010 General substations so as to ultimately supply its consumers their nominal secondary voltage plus or
minus 5%.
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
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CHAPTER 7.05
7.05.060.2-Undervoltage Protection-All motors and special apparatus should be equipped
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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
Sections: momentary voltage disturbance.
7.05.010 Increased Load 7.05.060.3-Single Phase Protection-Three-phase motors should be equipped with suitable
7.05.020 Balancing of Load protective relays or other devices to prevent single-phase operation, improper direction of
7.05.030 Power Factor Correction rotation and excessive heating due to over current.
7.05.040 Surge Protection
7.05.050 Voltage Regulation 7.05.070-District Not Responsible for Damage-The District shall not be responsible for
7.05.060 Motors damage to Customer equipment due to failure of Customer to provide adequate protection.
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 CHAPTER 7.06
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 SYSTEM DISTURBANCES RESULTING FROM CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT
result of such increase in load,the Customer shall reimburse and make payment to the District
for all such damages. Sections:
7.05.020-Balancing of Load-For three phase services,the Customer shall keep the load 7.06.010 General
current,under normal operating conditions,balanced within plus or minus 10 percent of the 7.06.020 Power Quality
average load current. 7.06.030 Total Harmonic Distortion(THD)
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 7.06.010 General-The customer's use of the District's electrical facilities shall not result in any
their expense to prevent the power factor from falling below 95 percent.If such equipment is interference,disturbance,voltage fluctuations or other quality of service issue to the District's
required to be installed on the District's system, the Customer shall reimburse and make electric distribution system or to other customers.The customer shall provide,at their own
payment to the District for all labor and materials required to provide power factor correction. 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,
7.05.040-Surge Protection-The Customer shall be responsible to provide surge protection motors,non-linear loads,or where the customer desires voltage control within unusually close
for all voltage sensitive equipment such as electronic appliances or devices. limits, the District may require the customer to provide, at their own expense, special or
additional equipment.
7.05.050-Voltage Regulation-The Customer should consider installing an Uninterruptible
Power Supply(UPS)or other voltage regulating equipment where momentary or extended 7.06.020-Power Quality-To minimize all interference with the quality of their service or that
outages or voltage fluctuations would cause inconvenience,loss of electronic memory,or trip of other customers,the District requires customer electrical facilities to meet the power quality
.alarms,etc. standards presented in the latest version of IEEE Standard 519,Recommended Practices and
Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems,Section 10-Recommended
.05.060-Motors Practices for Individual Customers,in addition to other District requirements or standards.
7.05.060.1-Starting Limitations-Customers shall install no motors whose starting shall 7.06.030 Total Harmonic Distortion ITHD)
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 7.06.030.1 The application of any nonlinear load by the Customer(e.g.,static power converters,
single phase at 240 volts.Applications requiring more than 5 HP must use three phase motors. arc furnaces,adjustable speed drive systems,etc.)shall not cause voltage and/or current Total
Three phase motor applications,up to and including 25 HP are generally permitted to be started Harmonic Distortion(THD)levels greater than the levels as recommended by IEEE Standard
across the line subject to the requirements of this policy.Motors over 25 HP require reduced 519.or subsequent revision,on the District's electric system at the point of power delivery to the
voltage starting facilities which are subject to approval by the District. 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.
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7.16.020 Customer Responsibility for District Facilities - The customer shall exercise CHAPTER 7.20
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 TEMPORARY SERVICE
istomer,they shall promptly notify the District.
Sections:
f.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 7.20.010 Conditions
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 7.20.010 Conditions
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, 7.20.010.1 The District will supply temporary service to customers under the following
and the District shall not be responsible for any loss or damage occasioned thereby.All service conditions:
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 7.20.010.1(A) Where temporary service is not intended to transfer to that of a permanent
with District specifications. 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.
7.16.040 Riahts of Way.Riahts 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 The applicant shall be required to place a deposit in accordance
installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, removal or use of any or all equipment or with the District's rules and regulations.
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 7.20.010.1(B) Where temporary service is for the purpose of construction and the service will
District as required. ultimately transfer to permanent single phase,the customer shall be required to pay applicable
connection and facilities fees for permanent service.
7.16.040.1-In addition,the following shall apply:
7.20.010.1(C) Where temporary service is for the purpose of construction and the service will
7.16.040.1(A)-No structures of any kind shall be constructed or permitted to be constructed, ultimately transfer to permanent three phase,the customer shall be required to pay applicable
including landscaping features which could impede District access,within,over,or upon the connection and facilities fees for temporary service. In order to establish permanent service,the
easement area without written approval of the General Manager of the District. customer will be required to pay the actual cost for the permanent service connection and
facilities fees as established by the District.
7.16.040.1(8) — The District shall have the right to enter a customer's property during
reasonable hours to perform necessary functions such as meter reading, inspection, 7.20.010.2 Temporary services existing for longer than one year will be required to pay
maintenance,repairs,testing,installation,or removal of the District's property.The customer applicable facilities fees. At a later date, if the temporary service becomes
shall be required to provide safe and timely access to the District. permanent,those facilities fees will be considered paid. Additional fees will be
charged if the panel size increases.
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. 7.20.010.3 Temporary services existing for longer than five years must be transferred to
permanent service.
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, 7.20.010.4 Temporary services that are requested to remain once the permanent service has
the District will notify the customer and/or property owner of the impairment to access.The been installed will require an additional account. There shall be a new account set
customer is responsible for safely resolving the impairment or eliminating the interference up fee billed and additional material and labor costs may be charged.
preventing timely access to the District's facilities.
7.16.050—Tree Trimmina 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 or clear around District facilities shall be the exclusive right of the
District. Refer to Tree Trimming Operating Procedures for detailed procedures.
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CHAPTER 7.24 7.28.010.2 If the intended use of the service is of such a nature that it will be detrimental or
OWNER/RENTER RESPONSIBILITIES-SERVICE TRANSFERS 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
Sections: service is unsafe,hazardous,or of such nature that satisfactory service cannot be rendered.
7.24.010 Owner/Renter Responsibilities 7.28.010.4 Where service has previously been discontinued to such applicant for fraudulent
use.
7.24.010 Owner/Renter Responsibilities
7.28.010.5 If the service sought to be provided would result in a sub-standard supply of
7.24.010.1 Each person who signs the District's service application and deposit receipt electricity or voltage,as determined by the District.
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. 7.28.020 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
7.24.010.2 In the event a customer desires to transfer service into another person's name,such and the corrective action to be taken by such applicant before service will be provided.
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 CHAPTER 7.32
appropriate deposit received.
CUSTOMER GENERATION
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. Sections:
7.24.010.4 Where a customer has authorized that service to their place of business or 7.32.010 General
residence be continued in the event that such customer's tenant or other authorized agent has 7.32.020 Standby Generation(Non-Parallel Operation)
requested that such service be discontinued,such customer shall remain responsible for all 7.32.030 Net Metering(Parallel Operation)
utility service charges,whether or not the tenant or authorized agent has vacated the premises. 7.32.040 Cogeneration(Parallel Operation)
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. 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
CHAPTER 7.28 District prior to installation.
REFUSAL TO SERVE 7.32.020—Standby Generation(Non-Parallel Operation) -The Customer may install a
standby generator to supply all or part of their load in the event of a service interruption.The
actions: 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
7.28.010 Conditions double-throw switch or its equivalent which prevents interconnection to the District's system.
7.28.020 Notification 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
7.28.010 Conditions-The District may refuse to provide electric service under the following inspect customer facilities prior to use by the customer. The installation of a closed transition
conditions: switch will require prior approval by the District.
7.28.010.1 If the applicant,customer,or owner of serviced premises fails to comply with any of 7.32.030— Net Meterina (Parallel Operation) - Prior to the installation of any auxiliary
the District's rules and regulations. generation facilities(e.g.wind turbine,solar panel,etc.)for net-metering,the customer shall
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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 CHAPTER 7.56
0,..well as to construction or reconstruction hereafter to be accepted in the District system.
SERVICE CONNECTIONS
.48.040 Construction Information Booklets -The District shall periodically update its
Contractor Construction Specifications and its New Construction Information Booklet. Copies of Sections:
these booklets shall be made available for public review at the District offices or on our website
www.tdpud.org. 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
CHAPTER 7.52
STREET AND SECURITY LIGHT SERVICE 7.56.010 General
Sections: 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
7.52.010 Definitions advise the Customer of the most suitable phase and voltage available on established circuits.
7.52.010 Rates Nominal secondary delivery voltages supplied by the District are as listed in Section 7.04 of
7.52.010 Definitions these Regulations.
7.56.010.2 The District will only energize service connections after it has been determined that
7.52.010.1 Street lights-Street lights are those lighting systems installed along public and District Construction Standards have been complied with and the Customer's electrical
governmental corridors. equipment/installation has been approved by the Town of Truckee or other county or state
Electrical Inspectors.
7.52.010.2 Security lights-Security lights are those lighting systems installed on private and
commercial property. 7.56.010.3 For specific construction information, customer should reference District
Construction Standards
7.52.020 Rates
7.56.010.4 The District is not obligated to serve any customer who fails to implement and
7.52.020.1 The unmetered street/security light rate is listed in the Miscellaneous Fees complete all of the District's requirements for service.
Schedule.
7.56.010.5 If District personnel see that a meter socket and/or service are in need of repair and
7.52.020.1(A)All new street lights shall be metered. not being repaired,then the District shall inform the customer of the problem,and a time limit of
7.52.020.1(B) The District intends to research and locate customers and owners of record for 90 days shall be given to the customer to make corrections.
each street light and assign appropriate billing. If there is no corresponding customer or owner 7.56.010.5(A) If the problem is not corrected within the time limit, the customer may be
of record,the street light may be removed. 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
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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 7.56.030 Overhead Services
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. 7.56.030.1 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
7.56.020.2 The trench,conduit and backfill shall be furnished by the customer at their expense located on a street,highway,lane,alley,or private easement immediately contiguous and at a
from a place on the building designated by District personnel to a place on the pole or at the distance not to exceed 200 feet to the customer's premises the District will,in accordance with
splice box also designated by District personnel.The District will provide,at the customer's the established service connection charges,furnish and install a service drop from its pole line
expense,the secondary splice box should one be required. 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
7.56.020.2(A)All required trench clearances shall be maintained per California Order 128, weatherhead connecting the District's service line to the customer's service line shall be made
unless superseded herein by District personnel. For distances over 200 feet,the customer shall be charged actual costs
for labor and materials.
7.56.020.3 Service conduit
7.56.030.1(A)After application for electricity and before the customer puts up the service and
7.56.020.3(A)Refer to District Standards for size and type of conduit. 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
7.56.020.3(B)Minimum size acceptable to the District of underground conduit shall be 2"for a refuse service to any customer not complying with this rule.
200 amp single phase panel. For a 400 amp single phase panel,a 3"underground conduit is
required. 7.56.030.2 Permanent Overhead Service Requirements:
7.56.020.3(C)Water pipe or water pipe fittings are not permitted. 7.56.030.2(A)No periscope of service conduit through roof will be permitted with the following
possible exceptions:
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. 7.56.030.2(A)(1)A round or octagonal shaped building with a corresponding shaped roof.
7.56.020.3(E)The service conduit shall be supplied and installed by the customer. 7.56.030.2(A)(2)A building with a flat roof designed to roll water and carry the weight of snow.
7.56.020.3(F)Separate living units such as apartments,condos,townhouses,etc.located on 7.56.030.2(A)(3) It is the customer's responsibility to check first and obtain written approval of
the same premises shall be served by a maximum of one conduit from any one of the District's any exceptions to this rule.
poles. In no case shall there be more than two electric conduits on any one of the District's
poles. 7.56.030.2(B)The required ground clearances for conductors shall be maintained per District
Standard.
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 7.56.030.2(C)Customer shall furnish and install an approved rain-tight service or weatherhead
lands must make conduit runs to the splice box and not the pole. at a point suitable for connecting the customer's service entrance conductors to the District's
conductors.
7.56.020.4 If a pole is needed as a result of not being able to trench,bore,or obtain the
,p.,,gecessary permits for a road crossing,the District will install the riser pole and necessary 7.56.030.2(D)The point of attachment must be located as designated by District personnel.
vdware and anchors.The customer shall pay to the District all actual costs for the District to
stall the pole to include the cost of the pole,hardware,anchors,labor and overheads.The 7.56.030.2(E)Eye bolts or equally secured means are required for the support of the service
Oistrict will be responsible for the riser on the pole(with the exception of the first 10 feet)and drop. Eye bolts or clevises will be supplied by the District,but must be installed through a
the span of secondary conductor between the distribution system and the riser pole if within the minimum of 2"x 4"backing. Lag screws are not permissible.
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 7.56.030.2(F)Customer shall leave a minimum of 18"of conductor protruding beyond the
charges referenced in this section, the fee for additional footage as referenced in Section weatherhead of an overhead service.
7.56.020.1.
7.56.040 Meter Requirements
7.56.020.4(A)Said pole shall be of sufficient height to provide the District's conductors a legal
clearance above the roadway. 7.56.040.1 The Customer shall be required to supply,install,and maintain meter mounting
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billings. For billing purposes, all meters located on the customer's premises will be billed
separately and the readings thereof shall not be combined unless the District determines that a 7.72.030 Service and Meter Standards-The District has adopted for its own standards the
combined reading will result in an operating convenience. The owner of the property shall be standards set forth by the Electric Utility Service Equipment Requirements Committee,of which
responsible for tenant disputes resulting from improperly marked services or revised wiring. the District is a member in good standing.
12.020 Number of Meters 7.72.040 Meter Panel and Meter Locations
7.72.020.1 The cost of each meter installation shall be paid by the customer prior to installation 7.72.040.1 All meters shall be installed by the District upon the customer's premises in a
according to the District's rate schedule. location marked out and approved by the District and such location shall at all times be kept
accessible for meter reading,testing and inspection.
7.72.020.2 For the normal residence or business,one(1)meter per service or building shall be
installed. 7.72.040.2 If such location becomes inaccessible,the customer shall be asked in writing to
correct the problem within a 90 day period. If the inaccessibility continues beyond this period
7.72.020.3 For apartments,condominiums,townhouses,and other multiple dwelling units,one the District may discontinue service to that customer until such time as the customer corrects
meter per unit,apartment,condominium,etc.shall be installed. Said meters shall be grouped the problem or meets the District's standards for service and/or meter locations.
together at one common location on the building per District standards.
7.72.050 Customer Responsibility for District Facilities
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 7.72.050.1 Any and all meters and meter accessories located on the customer's premises
together at one common location on the building per District standards. 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
Subsequent enlargement or restriction of the original area(s)which does affect the electrical such facilities. If any defect therein is discovered by the customer,he shall promptly notify the
metering shall be handled in one of the following ways: District.
7.72.020.4(A) Any subsequent remodeling of commercial buildings wherein complete unit(s) 7.72.050.2 The customer will be held liable and may be responsible for applicable fees for
are added to a business,the customer/owner shall have the following options: District's facilities located on their premises which are damaged or destroyed regardless of who
did the damage or destroying.
7.72.020.4(A)(1) The meter(s) for the additional unit(s) may be connected in the
customer/owner's name. Section 7.72.010 shall prevail for the billing of each meter including 7.72.050.3 The customer will be held liable for District's facilities located on their premises
separate minimums. which are tampered with regardless of who did the tampering.
7.72.020.4(A)(2)The customer/owner may rewire,at their expense,so that the additional unit(s) 7.72.050.4 The District holds the integrity of its seals in high esteem;therefore,any effort by
are all combined under one meter. 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
7.72.020.4(B) Any subsequent remodeling of commercial buildings wherein unit(s)are divided tamper with the District's facilities.
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 7.72.050.4(A) On any service which Section 7.72.050(4)above is found to have taken place,
serving the customer(s). Refer to Section 7.72.020(2). NO SPLIT BILLS WILL BE RENDERED the meter shall be removed and inspected and,if no further tampering is noted,the meter shall
BY THE DISTRICT. 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.
7.72.020.5 For structures with mixed residential and commercial tenants,all residential units
must be metered individually. 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
7.72.020.6 For residential or commercial units that share electrical wiring such that usage for schedule.
one unit is being metered through the meter for another, the District reserves the right to
transfer the services for these units into the owner's name until such time as the problem is 7.72.050.4(C) If,during the removal and inspection as noted above,it is further discovered that
corrected and each unit is metered appropriately. 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
7.72.020.7 The District is not obligated to serve any customer who builds with exceptions to further service until tested and accuracy recalibrated. Another meter and a locking meter ring
Section 7.72.020.3 and/or 7.72.020.4 above unless the customer obtains written approval from shall be installed. A fee as shown on the miscellaneous fee schedule to cover the cost of
the District prior to building. testing and recalibration of the meter may be charged to the customer.
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7.72.050.5 In the absence of either a customer or consumer,Section 7.72.050 shall apply to
the owner. 7.72.090 Meter Errors
7.72.060 Customer Responsibility for Customer Facilities-The customer shall at their sole 7.72.090.1 Where, in the opinion of the District, appropriate tests reveal that a meter is
risk and expense furnish,install,inspect and keep in good and safe condition all electrical registering more than two percent(2%)fast,the District will refund to the customer the amount
facilities required for receiving electric energy from the lines of the District,regardless of the of the overcharge based on corrected meter readings for the period the meter was in use,but in
location of the transformers,meters,or other equipment of the District,and for utilizing such no instance exceeding six(6)months.
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 7.72.090.2 Where, in the opinion of the District, appropriate tests reveal that a meter is
through the customer's wires and equipment. The District shall not be responsible for any loss registering more than two percent(2%)slow,the District may bill the customer for the amount of
or damage occasioned thereby. the undercharge based on corrected meter readings for the period the meter was in use,but in
no instance exceeding six(6)months.
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 7.72.090.3 If it is discovered that an error has been made in reading a customer's meter,the
maintained by the Customer. Any of the aforementioned devices shall be Underwriter District may correct its error by recalculating the charges back to the date such error occurred.
Laboratory approved. If the date the error occurred cannot be clearly identified,the recalculation period shall not
exceed six(6)months. The customer's account shall then be charged or credited for the
7.72.060.1 In the absence of either a customer or consumer,Section 7.72.060 shall apply to amount determined. If the calculation results in a charge to the customer,the customer shall be
the owner. given a reasonable period of time to pay the amount owed.
7.72.070 Standard of Meter Accuracy 7.72.090.4 The District currently utilizes electro-mechanical and solid state radio read electric
meters.
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. 7.72.090.4.(A)Electro-Mechanical Meters—These meters utilize an optical device(End Point)
that gathers energy use information from the rotating disk and transmits this data to meter
7.72.070.2 Meters tested and recalibrated in the District's facility shall leave that facility at the reading equipment via radio signal. Readings are also recorded through mechanical dials.
highest possible degree of accuracy the facility is capable of producing. However,in no case Should the End Point fail to send a signal or should there be a discrepancy between the End
will a meter be less than 99.7%nor more than 100.3%when taken from the test bench. Point reading and the dial reading from the meter,the dial reading will be used to determine the
usage. Should the dial reading indicate that the customer has been under billed,the District
7.72.070.3 The District's meter standard(s)shall be tested annually by an Independent may charge the customer for the difference between the End Point and dial readings. The
Contractor. corrective bill shall not exceed a six(6)month period.
7.72.070.4 All meters returned from service,regardless of the reason,shall be tested and 7.72.090.4(B) Solid State Meters—These meters do not have mechanical parts. Readings
recalibrated before being returned to service. are recorded digitally and transmitted to meter reading equipment via radio signal. Should the
meter stop transmitting and/or recording,the customer shall be billed based on an estimate of
7.72.080 Meter Tests the prior months or a similar period from the prior year.
7.72.080.1 Any customer may request the District to test the meter serving their premises. 7.72.100 Non-reaisterina Electro-Mechanical Meters
Customer requested tests shall be performed as quickly as possible. No notice of time of
.sting will be sent to the customer unless he specifically requests such notice at the time of 7.72.100.1 Where the District determines that a meter is not properly measuring or has stopped
,eir original request for a test. measuring electric consumption due to improper functioning of the meter or meter accessories,
it may charge such customer for the period the meter was not functioning provided,however,
7.72.080.2 All mechanical meters brought in for testing,trouble-shooting or high bill inquires that such period shall not exceed six(6)months. Such charge shall be computed upon a
shall be replaced by digital meters. Digital meters shall have an accuracy of 0.1%or less on comparison of prior consumption during a similar service period.
test runs.
7.72.100.2 Where the District determines that a meter is not properly measuring electric
7.72.080.3 Any customer who requests a meter test shall be charged a fee to cover the consumption due to any unauthorized person's actions,whether qualified or not,the service
reasonable cost of the test in accordance with the miscellaneous fee schedule if the meter has may be discontinued by the District. In accordance with California Penal and Civil Codes,the
been tested within the last three years. The fee is refundable if the meter test result is more customer may be charged for the period the meter was not functioning. Such charge shall be
than 2%fast. computed upon an estimate of consumption based upon the customer's prior consumption
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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. Administrative costs
shall also be charged to the customer by the District. CHAPTER 7.83
7.72.100.3 Upon determination by the General Manager that a violation of the Penal Code RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD
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, Sections:
and/or malicious interference or obstruction with electric line,refer to Chapter 7.68.
7.83.010 Background
7.83.020 Objectives
7.83.030 Qualified Resources
CHAPTER 7.80 7.83.040 Target
7.83.050 Strategies for meeting objectives
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 7.83.060 Ongoing Review
Sections:
7.80.010 Current and Ordinary Repairs and 7.83.010 Backaround
Maintenance State Senate Bill 1078(SB1078)was signed into law on September 12,2002 and was effective
January 1,2003. The SB1078 legislation modes the California Public Utilities Code to include
7.80.010 Current and Ordinary Repairs and Maintenance-The District hereby construes the a specific renewable resource requirement for investor owned utilities(IOUs). SB1078 required
terms"all current and ordinary repairs"and"current and ordinary upkeep or maintenance,"as IOU's to maintain a minimum of 20%of their power from eligible renewable resources by 2017,
contained in Public Contract Code Section 20205.2, to include the repair, upkeep and SB107(Simitan)was passed in 2006 and accelerates the IOU target to 20%by 2010.The
maintenance of the entire District water and electrical distribution systems,to allow for routine legislation(SB1078)also includes provisions that apply to publicly owned utilities. These
extension and expansion of District electrical and water facilities to meet the increased demand provisions would include:
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 • Requirement that the governing body implement and enforce a renewable portfolio
be limited to,the following: standard to encourage renewable resources
• Each public utility governing board must define the terms of its RPS. The terms would
7.80.010.1 Reconductoring. include:
o What qualifies as a renewable resource(i.e. whether or not to count large
7.80.010.2 Pole relocation(s) hydroelectric projects(in excess of 30MW)
o The percentage of the total energy resources that are to be renewable
increase
is Routine pole replacement of broken or deteriorated poles,or where a size or height c, The time frame in which to meet the"goal"of the defined standard
increase is needed.
7.80.010.4 Electrical work on energized lines.
7.83.020 Obiectives
7.80.010.5 Pulling of underground cable in conduit systems, and installation of overhead Truckee Donner Public Utility District RPS Objectives
conductors and poles and associated equipment. . Meet the intent of SB 1078 to encourage renewable resources.
• Maintain reliable overall energy supply portfolio.
7.80.010.6 The making of underground electrical splices and terminations. . Minimize adverse impact of acquiring new renewable energy resources on customer
7.80.010.7 The installation of transformers, switches, regulators, reclosers, and related electric rates.
equipment that is either provided by a customer at the customer's expense or acquired by the 7.82.030 Qualified Resources
District by competitive bidding procedure. Truckee Donner Public Utility District Electric Qualified RPS Resources
The list set forth herein is not exclusive,and the District may determine that other similar types • Renewable resources are defined as non-fossil fueled electric generating resources,
of work are included within the terms"current and ordinary repairs"and"current and ordinary including all hydroelectric. These would include but may not be limited to any resource
upkeep or maintenance"as contained in Public Contract Code Section 20205.2. that meets the definition of"Eligible renewables"pursuant to section 398.4(hx1)of the
California SB 1305,which sets forth the requirements for power content labels:
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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)
7.82.040 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 hydroelectric.
7.82.050 Strategies for meetina obiectives
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.
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.
7.82.060 Onaoina 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.
• Starting in 2010,the two-year review cycle will be initiated. ..
Resolution 2008-37,Nov 5,2008 replaces all prior board actions
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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 CHAPTER 7.64
Construction Standards.
NET METERING
7.56.050 Primary Voltage Supply
7.64.010 Net Metering Applicability,Territory,Rates
7.56.050.1 Primary voltage supply to customer's premises: 7.64.020 Net Metering Special Conditions
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 7.64.010 Net Meterina Applicability,Territory.Rates
distribution facilities to a termination point installed on the customer's premises in accordance
with Section 7.46 of these Regulations. 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
7.56.050.1(A)Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.72.060, if the District initiates the production source owned and operated by the customer,where such source is connected for
rebuild of a portion of existing overhead distribution facilities by placing said facilities parallel operation with the service of the District and where such source is located on the
underground,resulting in the requirement to modify the service panels of the customers served customers premises and is intended to offset part or all of the customers electrical
thereby,the District may,based on special circumstances present,pay for all or a portion of the requirements.
costs of modification of the customer service panels and related equipment.
7.64.010.1(A) This schedule provides rates,terms and conditions for the sale of energy by the
7.56.050.1(B)The General Manager of the District shall have the sole authority to authorize District.Prices,terms and conditions for the purchase of net energy transmitted by the customer
payment on the part of the District for conversion of customer service panels and related to the District are included herein for reference only.Such prices,terms and conditions and the
equipment under Section 7.56.050.1(A). The General Manager's approval concluding that terms of inter-connection and parallel operation are outlined in the generation agreement
unique circumstances are present in this matter such that it is in the public interest and benefits required for service under this tariff.The purpose of this tariff is to facilitate terms of service to
the District to pay for all or a portion of the cost of conversion of the customer service panels customers with solar or wind power production systems of not more than one megawatt.
and related equipment.
7.64.010.1(8) Applicability of this tariff does not extend to customers whose solar or wind
7.56.050.1(C) In judging whether there are unique circumstances present which justify a finding power production source exceeds 1000 kilowatts or one megawatt.
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 7.64.010.2 Territory-The entire area served by the Truckee Donner Public Utility District
may consider matters relating to public safety, historic preservation, District operation and electric system.
maintenance costs,and any other matter that the General Manager deems appropriate.
7.64.010.3 Rates
Customer charge Same as applicable residential or commercial customer charge.
CHAPTER 7.60 Energy charge On the residential or commercial energy rate applicable to that customer.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Net energy credit All kilowatt-hours, per kilowatt-hour— the net energy credit will be
Sections: computed at a rate for payment equal to the monthly average non-firm
7.60.010 Handling Hazardous Materials energy price the District pays during the applicable billing month.
7.60.010 Please refer to the District Safety Manual for procedures for handling Hazardous 7.64.020 Net Meterina Special Conditions
Materials.
7.64.020.1 Generation agreement:A generation 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 and the electricity generated by the eligible customer-
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generator and fed back to the electric grid over a 12-month period. The following rules shall
apply to the annualized net metering calculation: CHAPTER 7.68
7.64.020.3(A)The eligible customer-generator account shall,at the end of the 12-month period ILLEGAL USE OR DIVERSION OF ELECTRICITY
following the date of final interconnection of the customer-generator's system with the District, Sections:
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 7.68.010 Illegal Use or Diversion of Electricity
consumer or a net producer of electricity during that period.
7.68.010 Illegal Use or Diversion of Electricity
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 7.68.010.1 When the General Manager of the District determines that a customer or other
than using each customer's respective anniversary month. 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
7.64.020.3(C) At the end of each 12-month period,where the electricity supplied during the improperly or inaccurately metered,the District shall render bills for such service,including
period by the District exceeds the electricity generated by the customer-generator during that administrative costs,based upon its reasonable estimate of the service actually furnished for the
same period,the customer-generator is a net electricity consumer and the District shall be owed full period during which the service was unmetered or improperly metered.
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: 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
The net balance of moneys owed to the District shall be paid in accordance with the meter with intent to defraud,malicious interference or connection with electric line,or malicious
normal billing cycle.If the customer-generator is a net producer over a normal billing interference or obstruction with electric line may have occurred,the General Manager shall
cycle,any excess kilowatt-hours generated during the billing cycle shall be carried contact the appropriate County Sheriffs Office, Town of Truckee Police Department or
over to the following billing period as kilowatt-hour credits according to the appropriate County District Attorney's Office, and inquire concerning the feasibility of filing
procedures set forth in this section, and appear as a credit on the customer- criminal charges against the person or entity suspected of violating any of such Penal Code
generator's account. This credit may be utilized in the following billing cycle if the sections. If,after such inquiry,the General Manager determines that it is in the best interest of
customer is a net consumer during that cycle. If the customer is a net generator at the District to file such criminal charges,and that there is a reasonable possibility of successful
the end of each 12-month period,then(3)shall apply. 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.
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 and 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 CHAPTER 7.72
average non-firm energy price the District pays during the prior 12-month period.
METERING
7.64.020.3(E) If a customer-generator terminates the customer relationship with the District,the Sections:
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 7.72.010 General
since the most recent 12-month reconciliation. 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
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notify the District to obtain approval.The customer shall be required to enter into an agreement CHAPTER 7.45
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. ELECTRIC SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
7.32.040—Cogeneration(Parallel Operation)-Cogenerators are defined as facilities that Sections:
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 7.45.010 General
equipment in order to provide design information and obtain approval for connection of the 7.45.020 Facility Construction
equipment the District's facilities. 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
CHAPTER 7.40 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
RESALE OF ELECTRICITY 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
Sections: 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.
7.40.010 Resale of Electricity
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
7.40.010 Resale of Electricity 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
7.40.010.1 Customers shall not resell any of the electricity received from the District unless lines and tie fines that have as their purpose to provide adequate capacity and service reliability.
there is advance written permission from the General Manager.
7.45.030—Facility Fees-Master Plans shall be used as the basis to evaluate the District's
7.40.010.2 Customers shall not deliver electricity to premises other than those specified in the electric Facility Fees.The Facility Fee is an implementation of California Government Code
customer's application for service, unless written permission of the District is obtained in 66000 et seq.,commonly referred to as AB1600.This Government Code section provides the
advance. 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 7.44
POWER POLES
CHAPTER 7.46
Sections:
ELECTRIC SYSTEM LINE EXTENSIONS
7.44.010 Signs/advertising on Power Poles Sections:
7.44.010 Slans/advertisina on Power Poles-It is a misdemeanor for any person to place or 7.46.010 General
maintain any signs or other advertising upon the power poles within the District. 7.46.020 Conditions
7.46.030 Cost Sharing
(Penal Code 556.1)
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
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customer electric load within the District's service area. Facilities will be extended to provide CHAPTER 7.48
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 ELECTRIC SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
system.Final determination as to specific conditions applicable to the extension,including type
of construction,availability of voltage and phase,route,equipment location and other design Sections:
details shall be made solely by the District. Customer compliance with District Policies and
Construction Standards are a condition of service. The Customer is required to sign a 7.48.010 Underground Facilities Policy
Development Agreement for any proposed Line Extension and pay all applicable Fees. 7.48.020 Underground Electric Supply(GO 128)
7.48.030 Overhead Electric Lines(GO 95)
7.46.020 Conditions-Any person or firm who is developing property within the service territory 7.48.040 Construction Information Booklets
of the District,where an extension of the District's distribution tap lines or backbone system is 7.48.010 Underground Facilities Policy
required, shall make application for such electric system extension to the District Electric
Department.
It shall be the policy of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District to require all new or rebuild
7.46.020.1 The applicant shall enter into a Development Agreement with the District which shall construction to be placed underground.Special circumstances may dictate undergrounding is
outline the terms and conditions specific to the project. 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
7.46.020.2 All costs associated with the extension of electric service shall be at the expense of overhead subdivision,shall be permitted.All multi-family dwellings,commercial buildings and
the applicant and shall be in accordance with the Development Agreement.These costs include land parcels that are to be divided into four or more individual lots,shall require the installation
District labor,materials and fees.Costs also include those costs associated with construction of underground facilities regardless of location.It is the Customer/Developer responsibility to
and installation of trenches,conduit,vaults,roads and other civil improvements necessary for comply with respective City,Town,County or other governing agencies that may have more
receiving and installing electric facilities. stringent standards regarding underground utility installations.
7.46.020.3 New Construction of the District's electric system shall be built only along roads or 7.48.020 Underground Electric Supply
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. 7.48.020.1 General Order No.128 of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California,
promulgating and providing rules for underground electric fine construction,as amended, is
7.46.030 Cost Sharina-When a Customer/Developer has contributed to the construction of hereby declared to be the minimum and standard requirement for all underground electric line
the District's electric system facilities and subsequent development is connected to or benefits construction and reconstruction hereafter done by,for,or on behalf of the District,as well as for
from said facilities,the costs shall be shared based on benefits and the amount realized shall be any such construction hereafter accepted or to be accepted into the District system.
collected from said subsequent development and shall be refunded to the original
Customer/Developer who made the contribution,subject to the following: 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-
7.46.030.1. This condition shall remain in effect for a period of ten years from the date of date,true and correct copy of said order and rules,with future amendments,shall be kept at the
acceptance of the facilities by the District or until such time as the original Customer/Developer District office at all times.
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. 7,48.020.3 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
7.46.030.2.Cost shares shall be calculated based on that portion of the line to be used by the well as to construction or reconstruction hereafter to be accepted into the District system.
'M.
additional Customer and on the resulting total number of Customers served by the line segment 7.48.030 Overhead Electric Linea
in question.For overhead fines,cost sharing shall be on a per-pole basis;for underground lines,
sharing shall be on a per-foot basis.Sharing of monies collected shall be based on the number 7,48.030.1 General Order No.95 of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Californiaof users of each segment of fine who are still eligible for cost sharing refunds. contains the minimum and standard requirements for all overhead electric line construction and
7.46.030.3.Cost subject to sharing include monies paid to the District for District construction reconstruction hereafter done by or on behalf of the District,as well as for any such construction
labor and materials per the executed Electric Development Agreement. 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.
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equipmenttfacilities of District or of third parties,acts of God or public enemy,strikes or other
7.06.030.2 The Customer shall disclose to the District all nonlinear loads prior to connection. labor disputes,civil,military or governmental authority,electrical disturbances originating on or
The District may test the Customer's load to determine the THD levels. transmitted through electrical systems with which District's system is interconnected and acts or
omissions of third parties.
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 7.08.010.2(B)Repair, maintenance,improvement,renewal or replacement work on Dis`
compliance with this policy shall be corrected immediately by the Customer at the Customer's electrical system,which work,in the sole judgment of District,is necessary or prudent.
expense.If not corrected,the District may terminate service to the Customer's facility. 7.08.010.2(C)Automatic or manual actions taken by District,which in its sole judgment are
7.06.030.4 The Customer shall be liable for all damages,losses,claims,costs,expenses and necessary or prudent to protect the performance,integrity, reliability or stability of District's
liabilities of any kind or nature arising out of,caused by,or in any way connected with the electrical system or any electrical system with which it is interconnected.Such actions shall
application by the Customer of any nonlinear load operating with maximum THD levels in include,but shall not be limited to,the operation of automatic or manual protection equipment
excess of the values stated in Paragraph 1.The Customer shall hold harmless and indemnify installed in Company's electrical system, including, without limitation, such equipment as
the District from and against any claims,losses,costs of investigation,expenses,reasonable automatic relays,circuit breakers,switches or other controls.Automatic equipment is preset to
attorneys'fees,damages and liabilities of any kind or nature arising out of,caused by,or in any operate under certain prescribed conditions,which in the sole judgment of District,threaten
way connected with the application by the Customer of any nonlinear load operating with system performance,integrity,reliability and stability.
maximum THD levels in excess of the values stated in Paragraph 1.
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.
CHAPTER 7.08 7.08.020 Emeraencv Interruptions
CONTINUITY OF SERVICE 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.
Sections:
7.08.020.2 Under disaster conditions,the District will restore power in the following order if
7.08.010 General feasible:
7.08.020 Emergency Interruptions
7.08.030 Scheduled Interruptions 7.08.020.2(A) Hospitals and defined critical customers
7.08.040 Apportionment of Supply
7.08.020.2(B) Governmental agencies including,law enforcement,fire departments,and other
first responders
7.08.010 General
7.08.020.2(C) Disaster shelters
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 7.08.020.2(0) Main line feeders,tap circuits,and other areas where large groups of customers
reasonably possible,any interruption in delivery. When such interruptions occur,the District will can be put back into service at the same time
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. 7.08.020.2(E) Individual services
7.08.010.2 Electric Service is inherently subject to interruption,suspension,curtailment and 7.08.030 Scheduled Interruptions-The District may suspend the delivery of electric service
fluctuation. in no event, however,shall the District be liable to its Customers or any other for the purpose of making repairs or improvements to its system.The District will attempt to
persons for any damages to person or property arising out of,or related to,any interruption, provide reasonable advance notice of such suspension to affected customers. Repairs or
suspension,curtailment or fluctuation in service if such interruption,suspension,curtailment or improvements that can be scheduled will be scheduled,when feasible,at such time as to
fluctuation results in whole or part from any of the following: 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
7.08.010.2(A)Causes beyond the District's reasonable control include,but are not limited to, District will do so with diligence and complete them as soon as reasonably practicable in
accident or casualty,fire,flood,drought,wind,acts of the elements,court orders,insurrections accordance with prudent utility practice.
or riots,generation failures,tack of sufficient generating capacity,breakdowns of or damage to
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7.08.040 Apportionment of Supply-During periods of electrical shortage,the District shall 7.12.030 Application for Service-New Construction and Uparades
apportion its available supply among its customers as required by existing state and federal
laws. Otherwise,it will apportion its supply in the manner that appears most equitable under the 7.12.030.1 Applications for construction shall be processed as outlined below:
circumstances then prevailing,with due regard to public health and safety. _
Line Extension or Facility Administrative Action Required Type of Agreement
_ Upgrade Required
General Board of
Manager Directors
CHAPTER 7.12 Under$10,000 No Administrative Action Required- No-Agreement-fees apply
Under$400,000 X Development Agreement
APPLICATION FOR SERVICE Over$400,000 X Development Agreement
Sections:
Note: The dollar amounts refer to the total value of on-site improvements being installed by the
developer to be conveyed to the District for ownership operation and maintenance. This
7.12.010 General
does not apply to existing panel upgrades.
7.12.020 Change in Customer's Equipment or Operations 7.12.030.2 The applicant shall be responsible for the costs of trenching,backfilling,conduit and
7.12.030 Application for Service-New Construction and other costs as may be outlined in individual development agreements in order to provide electric
Upgrades service for an electrical project.
7.12.040 As-built Drawing Procedure
7.12.030.3 The General Manager shall develop operational methods for staff use to implement
7.12.010 General-Each applicant for electric service shall complete the necessary application the intent of this policy.
and shall pay to the District the required fees as determined by the District.
7.12.040 As-built Drawina Procedure — See also Section 5,01.027 regarding project
7.12.010.1 The application for service is a written request for service and does nor bind the documentation deposit and Appendix B for District Policy Regarding As-built Drawings.
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 CHAPTER 7.16
rendered.
7.12.010.2 The District shall render service in accordance with the properly completed
OWNERSHIP OF FACILITIES AND RIGHT OF ACCESS
application when it has determined that the applicant has complied with the provisions of these Sections:
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. 7.16.010 General
7.16.020 Customer Responsibility for District Facilities
7.12.010.3 Each customer will be required to show identification when he or she signs the 7.16.030 Customer Responsibility for Customer Facilities
District's application. 7.16.040 Rights of Way,Rights of Access,Easements
7.12.020 Chance in Customer's Equipment or Operations-In the event a customer desires 7.16.050 Tree Trimming and Removal
to make a material change in the amount of consumption or in the size,character,or extent of 7.16.010 General-All electric facilities installed on a customer's premises,including but
the equipment and facilities providing electric service to them,they shall immediately file with limited to conductors,transformers,poles,meters,etc.,which are furnished by the Distric
the District an amendment of the application for service,pay all charges required thereby and order to render electric service,shall remain the sole property of the District. The custom,
obtain approval of the District prior to accepting such service. Customer may also be required shall record appropriate utility easements as required. The District shall have the right of
to obtain approval of service changes from the Town of Truckee Building Department or the access to the customer's premises without payment of any charge or rent, therefore at all
State of California. 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
customer's premises,the District shall remove its facilities installed thereon.
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