[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 101]
The rules and regulations that follow form an active part of
every contract entered into by the Borough to supply electrical energy
for all types of services and in accordance with rate schedules adopted
in this document.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 102]
Interpretation of words and phrases when used in this Part shall,
for the purpose of this Part, have meanings as indicated below except
in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
The maximum demand as measured, corrected for power factor,
for the month but not less than 60% of the highest reading during
any of the preceding 11 months.
The total sum of the manufacturer's ratings of all energy
consuming devices located on the premises of the customer and connected
to the Borough's service, or which can be simultaneously connected
by the closing of a switch.
Any person, partnership, association or corporation lawfully
receiving electric service from the Borough, who or which shall be
deemed to be the owner of the real estate and the tenant or tenants,
if any.
The maximum rate-of-use of energy over a specified period
of time. The demand shall be measured as provided for in the applicable
rate schedules.
The net billing of all customers shall be increased by the
energy adjustment rate charged to the Borough each month by the Pennsylvania
Power and Light Company plus such adjustments as may be necessary
to properly process the same under the Borough's normal billing and
collecting procedures.
Reading of demand meter which shall measure the maximum use
over a fifteen-minute period during the billing period.
Alternating current, 60 hertz, 120/240 volts, three phase,
four wires or 208Y/120 volts, three phase, four wires, for combined
power and light service.
Computed each billing period from the registration of a meter
to a record kilowatt-hours (KWH) and a reactive component meter, ratcheted
to prevent reverse rotation, to record lagging reactive kilovolt-ampere
hours (RKVAH). In cases where the computed power factor is less than
85%, the kilowatt demand billing will be increased by 1% of itself
for each percent by which the power factor is less than 85%.
Alternating current, 60 hertz, 12,470 volts, three phase,
four wires.
The supply of energy for use by the customer, including all
things done by the Borough in connection with such supply.
Alternating current, 60 hertz, 120 volts, two wires or 120/240
volts, three wires.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 103; as amended by
Ord. No. 456, 5/17/2006, §§ 1, 2]
1.
Service Contract.
A.
Every applicant for electric service shall be the owner of the real
estate and a tenant or tenants, if any, who shall be required to sign
a contract, agreement or other form then in use by the Borough covering
the use of electricity, and must agree to abide by these rules and
regulations.
B.
Only the primary resident or tenant can apply for service. If service
at the location has been terminated for nonpayment or for any other
violation of the law, the new primary tenant may be required to sign
an affidavit attesting to the fact that the previous primary tenant
is no longer living at that address.
C.
The Borough shall collect and the applicant for electric service
shall provide the necessary information needed to make an objective
credit decision with each new applicant for service. Credit information
shall be obtained when the applicant completes the application for
service. Credit information forms shall be prepared and approved by
the Borough Solicitor and the same information is required of by all
new customers. Credit and collections decisions shall be made by the
Borough Manager or his/her representative. Decisions may be appealed
by the applicant/customer to the Borough Council.
D.
The credit and collections procedures apply to all applicants and
customers without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, national
origin, marital status or disability.
E.
Every applicant for electric service shall pay an application fee
to the Borough in an amount as established from time to time by a
resolution of the Borough Council.
F.
Before starting new construction or alterations to existing electrical
systems, applicant shall secure an application for electric service
and shall sign this form before proceeding with the work.
G.
If electric power is desired for space heating, the applicant shall
secure a copy of "Thermal Insulation Requirements" as issued by the
Borough and shall conform with the requirements stated therein before
electric service will be provided by the Borough.
2.
Safety Equipment. All new applicants and/or present users shall be
required to sign an application before installing additional electrical
equipment such as ranges, dryers, space heating equipment, air conditioners,
etc.
3.
Right to Reject. The Borough may reject any application for service
not available under a standard rate, or which involves excessive service
cost, or which might affect the supply or service to other customers,
or for other good and sufficient reasons.
4.
Acceptance. When an application is accepted, or when service is supplied
according thereto, it constitutes the contract between the customer
and the Borough, subject to these rules and regulations.
5.
Special Contracts. Standard contracts shall be for terms as specified
in the rate schedules, but where large and special investment is necessary
for the supply of service, contracts of longer term than specified
in the rate, or with a special guarantee of revenue, or both, may
be required to safeguard such investment.
6.
Unauthorized Use. The unauthorized connection to the Borough's electric
system, and the use of service obtained from the Borough without authority
and without payment, or by any false pretense, may be terminated by
the Borough without notice. Use of the Borough's electricity without
allowing the Borough to read the meter shall be considered the unauthorized
use of the Borough electricity. Upon conviction of said violation,
the user or owner of the property where the unauthorized use of Borough
electricity has occurred shall pay a fine of not less than $1,000,
together with payment for the amount of electricity the Borough reasonably
estimates occurred without authorization and payment, together with
the costs of obtaining the conviction including, but not limited to,
court costs and attorney fees in accordance with the fees paid by
the Borough and at the hourly rate charged to the Borough and approved
by resolution of Borough Council from time to time. Each day of unauthorized
use shall constitute a separate violation.
7.
Use of Service. All electric service furnished by the Borough is
limited to the customer's own use in the place stipulated at the time
of connection. Energy shall not be resold, sublet, assigned or otherwise
disposed of by any other party. Each hotel, apartment, living quarters,
household, store, office or business shall be individually metered.
Private garages and residential offices are excluded from the provisions
of this section.
8.
Free Service. When an application for free electric service is made,
the owner of the property to be served shall, in a manner fixed by
the Borough, first release the Borough of any liability for damages;
the form of the release shall be as approved by the Borough.
9.
Extension of Service Lines and Facilities. All service lines and
facilities required to serve a new customer or customers in a new
development or redevelopment within the Borough shall be installed
at the cost of the customer pursuant to the specifications and requirements
of the Borough's Electrical Engineer after an application therefore
has been reviewed and approved by the Borough. Borough Council may
approve waivers or limited waivers of this requirement upon application
and good cause shown when the extension of the lines and facilities
without reimbursement for the full costs thereof is deemed by Borough
Council in its sole and absolute judgment to be in the public interest.
At the request of the Borough, or with the Borough's authorization,
at their own expense, customers may be required to install underground
service lines in accordance with the specifications and requirements
of the Borough's Electrical Engineer.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 104; as amended by
Ord. No. 456, 5/17/2006, § 3]
1.
Prior Debts. Service will not be furnished to former customers until
indebtedness to the Borough for previous service has been satisfied.
2.
Guarantee of Payment. When an applicant is not the owner of the premises
to be served or where the applicant's credit has not been established
or where the credit of a customer with the Borough has become impaired,
a deposit or other guarantee, satisfactory to the Borough, may be
required as security for the payment of final bills and compliance
with the Borough's rules and regulations before the Borough will render
and continue service.
3.
Amount of Deposit. All service, including mercantile and household
service, shall be secured by a deposit in an amount determined from
the applicant's credit history. Amount of deposit will be determined
as follows and as amended from time to time in a resolution by the
Borough Council:
A.
If a new residential customer has a credit history satisfactory to
the Borough, the applicant shall pay a deposit as set forth in the
resolution.
B.
If a new residential customer has no credit history or has a credit
history not satisfactory to the Borough, the applicant shall pay a
deposit as set forth in the resolution.
C.
If a new commercial customer has a credit history satisfactory to
the Borough, the applicant shall pay a deposit as set forth in the
resolution.
D.
If a new commercial customer has no credit history or has a credit
history not satisfactory to the Borough, the applicant shall pay an
estimate of one month's billing and a deposit as set forth in the
resolution.
E.
All new industrial customers shall pay a deposit equal to an estimate
of one month's billing. This deposit can be in the form of a surety
bond, letter of credit or other from of security as determined by
the Borough.
F.
Any customer, residential or commercial, as that term is defined in § 9-102 and including, without limitation, tenants and the owners of the real estate to which electricity is supplied, who is late on two or more bills may be required, at the discretion of the Borough, to post a deposit for continued service in the amount set forth in a Borough Council resolution, amended from time to time. All deposits are due at the time the application for service is completed.
4.
Refund of Deposit. All customers are responsible for notifying the
Borough when they vacate the property where service is provided. On
discontinuance of service and payment in full of service charges and
guarantees, the Borough will refund the deposit or will deduct from
the deposit any such amount as owed to the Borough for service not
yet paid in full and then will refund the difference, if any.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 105]
1.
Construction. A charge, in an amount as established from time to
time by a resolution of the Borough Council, shall be required for
all temporary services used for construction, to cover the cost of
connection and disconnection of the temporary supply and of any other
equipment required for satisfactory operation.
2.
Other Temporary Construction. A minimum charge, in an amount as established
from time to time by a resolution of the Borough Council, shall be
required for any part of the first month where temporary services
are required by the owner or his/her agent for seasonal and/or sales
promotional purposes.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 106; as amended by
Ord. No. 456, 5/17/2006, §§ 4, 5]
1.
Disconnection for Nonpayment.
A.
If a customer has become delinquent in payments, a payment plan may
be arranged through the Borough Manager, but shall not exceed a time
period of 120 days.
B.
Upon a customer's failure to pay for electrical service within 30
days of the billing date, a customer's service may be terminated for
nonpayment after a ten-day notice has been sent to the customer. If,
after that ten-day notice has been sent, the delinquency has not been
resolved, the Borough Manager or his/her designee may authorize the
disconnection of service for nonpayment without additional notice.
C.
If a customer is disconnected for nonpayment, the credit of the customer
will be reviewed prior to reconnecting service. The customer may be
required to provide the Borough with an additional deposit prior to
reconnection of service. The customer will also be required to pay
all past due amounts and other assessments or charges as determined
from time to time by a resolution of the Borough Council.
D.
If a customer is disconnected for nonpayment and does not make payment
or initiate a payment plan with the Borough Manager within five days
of the date of disconnection, the account will be closed. The customer
will then be required to pay all monies due (past and present) on
the account, plus applicable fees and charges (including a new deposit)
as established from time to time by a resolution of the Borough Council
before service is reconnected.
E.
If a customer fails to make timely payment of charges for electrical
service or other charges authorized by this chapter for a period of
30 days, the Borough may charge to the delinquent customer all costs
incurred by the Borough in connection with the delinquency, including,
but not limited to, court costs and attorney fees in accordance with
the fees paid by the Borough and at the hourly rate charged to the
Borough and approved by resolution of Borough Council from time to
time.
2.
Disconnection for Cause. The Borough may disconnect on reasonable
notice if entry to its meter is refused or if any access is obstructed
or hazardous; or for any violation of these rules and regulations
or the Borough's standard requirements.
3.
Safety Disconnection. The Borough may disconnect without notice if
the customer's installation has become dangerous or defective or if
the customer's equipment, or use thereof, might injuriously affect
the equipment of the Borough, or the Borough's service to other customers;
or if, upon a re-examination of the customer's installation by the
Fire Underwriters Association inspector, a certificate of approval
is refused.
4.
Disconnection for Fraud. The Borough will disconnect without notice
for abuse, fraud or tampering with the connections, meters or other
equipment of the Borough, or permitting anyone else to do so. The
costs of inspections, changes, replacements which arise as a result
of the abuse, fraud or tampering will be borne by the customer, together
with the service costs of the electricity which the Borough reasonably
estimates was used. In addition to any other remedy available at law,
or at equity, upon conviction of such a violation of the Borough ordinance,
the user or owner of the property where the abuse, fraud or tampering,
in connection with Borough electricity has occurred shall pay a fine
of not less than $1,000, together with payment for the amount of electricity
the Borough reasonably estimates occurred, together with the costs
of obtaining the conviction or civil relief of any kind including,
but not limited to, court costs and attorney fees in accordance with
the fees paid by the Borough and at the hourly rate charged to the
Borough and approved by resolution of Borough Council from time to
time. Each day of abuse, fraud or tampering shall constitute a separate
violation.
5.
Disconnection Fee. All customers who are disconnected for any of
the above-mentioned reasons must pay a disconnection fee to the Borough
in an amount as established from time to time by a resolution of the
Borough Council.
6.
Reconnection Fee. As a requirement for the restoration of service
discontinued by reason of act or default of the customer, the Borough
may require the payment of the monthly minimum for the unexpired term
of the contract, or so much of it as has accrued during the period
of suspension, together with all arrearages, and a reconnection fee
in an amount as established from time to time by a resolution of the
Borough Council. Even if all fees and expenses are paid in full by
the customer, the Borough will not be required to reconnect after
4:30 p.m. or on a weekend or holiday.
7.
Priority Reconnection Fee. If the customer requests service to be
reconnected the same day the request is made, he or she must pay a
priority reconnection fee to the Borough in an amount as established
from time to time by a resolution of the Borough Council. All fees
and expenses must be paid in full and in time enough for service to
be reconnected the same day the request is made.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 107]
1.
Uninterrupted Service. The Borough will use reasonable diligence
to provide continuous, regular and uninterrupted supply of service;
but, should the supply be interrupted by the Borough or the Pennsylvania
Power and Light Company for the purpose of making repairs, changes
or improvements in any part of the system for the general good of
the service or the safety of the public, or failure, by reason of
accident, strike, legal process, equipment failure or any other cause,
whatsoever, beyond its control, the Borough shall not be liable for
damages, direct or consequential, resulting from such interruption
or failure.
2.
Notice of Trouble. The customer shall notify the Borough in some
manner, either by telephone, in person or by a written notice immediately
should the service be unsatisfactory for any reason, or should there
be any defect, trouble or accident affecting the supply of electricity.
After initial notification, if this initial notification is not in
the form of a written notice, the customer shall send a written notice
for Borough records. Ultimately, a written notice must be sent.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 108; as amended by
Ord. No. 456, 5/17/2006, § 6]
1.
Service Connection. Wiring of any premises for connection to overhead
lines must be brought outside of the building wall to a location designated
by the Borough, at which point the customer's wires must extend at
least three feet for attachment to the Borough's service supply lines.
2.
New Connection Fee. The customer shall be charged a new connection
fee to the Borough in an amount as established from time to time by
a resolution of the Borough Council.
3.
Transfer of Service Fee. All new customers requesting a transfer
of service from one party to another without disconnection and reconnection
processes must pay a transfer of service fee to the Borough in an
amount as established from time to time by a resolution of the Borough
Council.
4.
Service Supports. The customer shall provide substantial supports
for attaching the Borough's service bracket to the building. These
supports shall provide a minimum clearance of 14 feet between the
Borough's service drop and the ground.
5.
Termination Point. With the exception of the metering equipment,
the Borough's service equipment will, in ordinary installations, terminate
at the service bracket attached to the building.
6.
Single Point Delivery. The service to any premises shall be made
through a single delivery and metering point.
7.
Meter Location. The Borough will designate a location where there
shall be provided, at the customer's expense, a suitable place for
the metering transformers, metering instruments or other equipment
of the Borough which may be necessary for the fulfillment of such
contracts as may be entered into with the Borough.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 109]
1.
Underwriter's Inspection. Service supply lines will not be installed
prior to the time that the wiring of the premises is actually in progress
and the service will not be energized to the customer's installation
until such installation has been completed in accordance with the
Borough's standard requirements and until a certificate of approval
has been issued by any Fire Underwriters Association qualified to
operate in the Hatfield area, certifying that the installation has
been made in accordance with the rules of the National Fire Protection
Association as set forth in the National Electrical Code.
2.
Defective Installation. For the purpose of providing proper service,
the Borough shall have the right, but shall not be obliged, to inspect
all installations before service is connected, or at any later time.
The Borough may refuse to connect if, in its judgment, the customer's
installation is defective or does not comply with such reasonable
requirements as may be necessary for safety or is in violation of
the Borough's standard requirements. The Borough also may refuse to
connect if, in its judgment, the customer's equipment, or use thereof,
might injuriously affect the equipment of the Borough or the Borough's
service to other customers. Inspection or failure to inspect or reject
shall not render the Borough liable or responsible for any loss or
damage resulting from such defects or violations of rules, or for
accidents which may occur upon the customer's premises.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 110]
1.
Damage. If the property of the Borough on the premises of the customer
becomes damaged in a manner other than by normal usage, the cost of
inspection, repairs, replacement, etc., of such damaged property shall
be paid by the customer.
2.
Right of Access. The customer shall not permit any person, excepting
an authorized Borough employee, to have access to or to do any work
on any meter or other Borough apparatus located on the customer's
premises.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 111]
1.
Metering Equipment. The measurement of electrical energy shall be
made by meters furnished and installed by the Borough. The Borough
will select the type and make of metering equipment, including such
items as demand meters, reactive component meters and instrument transformers
and may, from time to time, change or alter the equipment, its sole
obligation being to provide meters that will accurately furnish records
for billing purposes.
2.
Meter Location. All meters in any one building shall be grouped in
one location. The meters and service switches for each apartment,
suite or office shall be so marked. The meters are to be located at
a height of from five feet to six feet from the ground (outside) or
from the floor (inside).
3.
Outdoor Metering. Outdoor metering installation will be required.
4.
Meter Tampering. Tampering of any sort with meters which are provided
by the Borough will result in a tampering fee to the customer that
will be paid to the Borough in an amount as established from time
to time by a resolution of the Borough Council.
5.
Cut Seal Fee. Any sign of damage or attempted removal of the seal
protecting and sealing meters shall require the customer to pay a
cut seal fee to the Borough in an amount as established from time
to time by a resolution of the Borough Council.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 112]
1.
Periodic Testing. The Borough, at its expense, will make periodic
tests and inspections of its meters in order to maintain them at a
high standard of accuracy.
2.
Complaint Testing. The Borough will make additional tests or inspection
of its meters at the request of a customer but shall charge a complaint
testing fee payable to the Borough in an amount as established from
time to time by a resolution of the Borough Council when such tests
show the meters to be correct to within 3%.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 113]
1.
Fluctuations. The electric service must not be used in such a manner
as to cause unusual fluctuations or disturbances in the Borough's
supply system. In the case of the violation of this rule, the Borough
may discontinue service or require the customer to modify his/her
installation and equip it with approved controlling devices and motors
with the correct choice or starting torque and current.
2.
Type of Installations. Motor and other installations connected to
the Borough lines must be of a type to use minimum starting current
and must conform to the requirements of the Borough as to wiring,
type of starting equipment and control accessories.
3.
Unbalanced Load. The customer must so arrange the connected load
so that the unbalance between phases on polyphase loads will not exceed
10%. In the event of an unbalanced polyphase load, the Borough reserves
the right to require the customer to make the necessary changes at
the customer's expense to correct the condition or to compute the
demand used for billing purposes on the assumption that the load on
each phase is equal to that on the greatest phase.
4.
Fluorescent and Neon Lighting.
A.
All fluorescent lighting fixtures, lamps and equipment installed
on a customer's premises must be of the high power factor type with
a certified rating for each complete operating unit of not less than
90% power factor.
B.
All neon lighting fixtures and equipment with total rating in excess
of 750 volt amperes per meter installation must be equipped with auxiliaries
for maintaining a power factor of not less than 85%. These auxiliaries
may be incorporated in the transformers or capacitor transformers
may be installed to correct the power factor of the entire neon installation.
C.
The Borough reserves the right to test fluorescent, neon or similar
equipment before or after its installation or to require the customer
to make such tests and promptly report the results of such tests to
the Borough at the customer's expense.
5.
Change of Installation. The customer shall give immediate written
notice to the Borough of any proposed increase or decrease in load
or change of location of the service installation. Failure to give
such notice will render the customer liable for damage to the meters
and their auxiliary equipment or the transformers of the Borough caused
by the additional load or changed installation. The customer shall
be responsible for charges related to change of location of service
installation.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 114]
1.
Service Supply Lines. When service lines are built by the customer,
such lines will be connected to the Borough system only when the lines
conform to the Borough specifications.
2.
Customer's Service Extension. The expense of extending lines in excess
of one span of 100 feet or to a new point of delivery must be borne
by the customer, unless the anticipated revenue from such lines warrants
the expenditure being borne by the Borough.
3.
Right-of-Way. To provide satisfactory service, it may be necessary
for the Borough to place poles on private property. In cases of this
type, the property owner shall give the Borough right-of-way to construct
these lines.
4.
Distribution Banks. For industrial installations where the customer
is the sole customer, to provide better service, the customer shall
construct a concrete slab to the Borough's dimensions for the placement
of the distribution transformers. The Borough will install and connect
the transformers and provide metering equipment. After the installation
is complete, the customer shall provide a protective fence around
the installation. On multiple transformer bank installations, the
metering equipment may be installed on the primary service.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 115; as amended by
Ord. No. 456, 5/17/2006, § 7]
1.
Basis of Change. The rate schedules are predicted upon the supply
of service for periods of one year.
2.
Billing Period. Rates are stated on a monthly basis and will normally
be rendered monthly unless otherwise provided for by the rate.
3.
Net Payment Period. When bills are paid on or before the due date
of the following month, net rates apply. When bills are paid after
the due date of the following month, the gross rate applies, which
is the net rate plus 5% of the then unpaid balance unless otherwise
provided in a resolution duly passed by Hatfield Borough Council and
as amended from time to time.
4.
Returned Check Fee. When checks given by the customer are returned
to the Borough for insufficient funds or any other reason, the customer
shall pay a returned check fee to the Borough in an amount as established
from time to time by a resolution of the Borough Council.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 116]
1.
Choice of Rate. Where the class of service or conditions of use are
such that two or more rates are applicable, the Borough shall set
the rate to be applied to the customer's service.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 117]
1.
Single Phase. Single-phase service will not be supplied where the
connected load exceeds 75 kilovolt-amperes. The customer must arrange
his wiring of loads in excess of this amount to receive polyphase
service.
2.
Motors. The Borough reserves the right to refuse the supply of service
to single-phase 115 volt motors larger than 1/2 horsepower and single
phase 230 volt motors larger than 5 horsepower.
3.
Auto Transformers. The use of single-winding or so called auto transformers
is not permitted and may not be connected to the Borough system.
4.
Indoor Current Transformers. On services requiring the use of indoor
current transformers, these transformers will be furnished by the
Borough but the customer will furnish and install an approved steel
transformer cabinet.
5.
Approved Service Extension.
A.
The Borough will not approve any new two wire installation except
in special cases where the approval of the Borough must first be secured.
All new services should be at least three wire.
B.
In all new construction or changes the Borough requires that the
service have a minimum rating of at least 100 amperes.
C.
These Borough requirements are in addition to the rules of the National
Fire Protection Association as set forth in the National Electric
Code.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 118; as amended by
Ord. No. 389, 2/21/1996; and by Ord. No. 456, 5/17/2006, § 8]
1.
No Prejudice of Rights. Failure by the Borough to enforce any of
the terms of the rules and regulations and rate schedules shall not
be deemed a waiver of its right to do so.
2.
Billing Changes. Where the customer is found to be on an improper
rate, as the result of an investigation made at the customer's request
or by routine inspection, the change of billing to the proper rate
may be applied within its net payment period and will in any event
apply to the bill for the month during which the improper rate is
discovered.
3.
Assignment. All contracts made by the Borough shall be binding upon
the successors and assigns, heirs, executors and administrators of
the parties thereto.
4.
Purchased Power Adjustment. A purchased power adjustment clause shall
be applied to each kilowatt hour (KWH) supplied under all rate schedules.
This adjustment clause, determined to the nearest 0.01 mil in accordance
with the formula set forth below, shall be applied to all kilowatt
hours supplied during the billing period:
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A = (C - B) x (E)\(D)
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A = The amount of purchased power adjustment per kilowatt hour
to be applied to bills rendered during a calendar month (herein called
the billing month).
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C = The current cost per kilowatt hour of energy purchased from
the Borough's supplier (Pennsylvania Power and Light Company) determined
by dividing the total cost of power by the kilowatt hours purchased
during the first preceding calendar month prior to the billing date.
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B = The current base purchased power cost per kilowatt hour.
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D = Total kilowatt hours purchased by the Borough for the 12
preceding calendar months.
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E = Total kilowatt hours sold by the Borough for the 12 preceding
calendar months.
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If the quantity (C - B) is less than zero (negative), the purchased
power adjustment formula shall be as follows:
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A = (C - B) x (E)\(D)
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5.
How Payments Are Applied. Payments shall be applied by the Borough
as follows:
A.
To any delinquencies owed to the Borough including, but not limited
to, attorneys fees, and costs of enforcement or collection.
B.
To any late fees, interests or other charges including, but not limited
to, deposits for the security of figure payments.
C.
To any current amounts due and owing for electric service to the
Borough.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 119; as amended by
Ord. No. 409, 12/15/1999, § 1; by Ord. No. 439, 2/4/2004,
§ 1; by Ord. No. 446, 3/16/2005, § 1; by Ord.
No. 454, 2/15/2006, § 1; by Ord. No. 465, 2/20/2008; by
Ord. No. 468, 12/17/2008; by Ord. No. 496, 3/16/2011; by Ord. No.
497, 4/20/2011; and by Ord. No. 501, 8/15/2012]
1.
Availability. Residential service is defined as the supply of single-phase
electric service to a dwelling and its appurtenant detached buildings
such as a garage, stable, barn, etc., of a private family for the
domestic requirements of its members. This schedule applies to service
for:
A.
The separate dwelling unit in an apartment house.
B.
The premises occupied as living quarters for a family of persons
who unite to establish a common dwelling place for their own comfort
and convenience on a cost-sharing basis.
C.
The premises owned by a church and primarily designated or set aside
for, and actually occupied and used as, the dwelling place of a priest,
rabbi, pastor, rector, nun or other functioning church divine and
his or her resident associates.
D.
Private dwellings in which space is used for the conduct of business
of a person residing therein.
E.
Temporary buildings, if used as a dwelling with cooking facilities
installed.
F.
Residential service does not include the following:
(1)
Halls, basement or other portions or apartments houses common
to more than one dwelling unit.
(2)
Establishments such as hotels, clubs, fraternities, orphanages
or institutions for the care of the aged or infirm.
(3)
The space in an apartment or other residential building primarily
devoted to a professional or other office, studio or other gainful
pursuit.
(4)
The use of welding apparatus, electric furnaces or motors larger
than permitted under these rules.
2.
Service Characteristics. Single-phase secondary service.
4.
The foregoing rate schedule may be changed from time to time by resolution
of the Borough Council.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 120; as amended by
Ord. No. 409, 12/15/1999, § 1; by Ord. No. 439, 2/4/2004,
§ 1; by Ord. No. 446, 3/16/2005, § 1; by Ord.
No. 454, 2/15/2006, § 1; by Ord. No. 465, 2/20/2008; by
Ord. No. 468, 12/17/2008; by Ord. No. 496, 3/16/2011; by Ord. No.
497, 4/20/2011; and by Ord. No. 501, 8/15/2012]
1.
Availability. Electric service for general light and power requirements
of offices, professional, commercial or industrial establishments,
and other applications outside the scope of the residential service
rate. Residence service when measured through the same meter with
general light and power service will be supplied under this rate unless
the customer so separates and arranges his wiring that domestic use
can be separately metered.
2.
Service Characteristics. Single-phase or polyphase secondary service.
4.
The foregoing rate schedule may be changed from time to time by resolution
of the Borough Council.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 121; as amended by
Ord. No. 409, 12/15/1999, § 1; by Ord. No. 439, 2/4/2004,
§ 1; by Ord. No. 446, 3/16/2005, § 1; by Ord.
No. 454, 2/15/2006, § 1; by Ord. No. 465, 2/20/2008; by
Ord. No. 468, 12/17/2008; by Ord. No. 496, 3/16/2011; by Ord. No.
497, 4/20/2011; and by Ord. No. 501, 8/15/2012]
1.
Availability. Electric service for general light and power requirements
of offices, professional, commercial or industrial establishments,
and having three kilowatt monthly minimum demand.
2.
Service Characteristics. Single -phase or polyphase secondary service.
4.
Determination of Demand KW. The demand shall be the highest KW supplied
over a fifteen-minute period as measured by a demand meter.
5.
Billing KW. The billing KW shall be the maximum demand corrected
for power factor, for the month but not less than 60% of the highest
during any of the preceding 11 months.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, § 122; as amended by
Ord. No. 409, 12/15/1999, §§ 1, 2; by Ord. No. 439,
2/4/2004, § 1; by Ord. No. 446, 3/16/2005, § 1;
by Ord. No. 454, 2/15/2006, § 1; by Ord. No. 465, 2/20/2008;
by Ord. No. 468, 12/17/2008; by Ord. No. 496, 3/16/2011; by Ord. No.
497, 4/20/2011; and by Ord. No. 501, 8/15/2012]
1.
Availability. General light and power service for not less than 30
kilowatts monthly minimum demand at secondary voltage or higher available
voltage at the option of the customer and when the Borough supplies
one transformation from line voltage.
2.
Service Characteristics. Polyphase primary or secondary.
4.
(Reserved)
5.
Determination on Demand KW. The demand shall be the highest KW supplied
over a 15-minute period as measured by a demand meter. Where all substation
and transforming equipment is owned and maintained by the customer,
the Borough of Hatfield will allow a credit of 10% of the demand charge.
6.
Billing KW. The billing KW shall be the maximum demand KW, as determined
above, corrected for power factor, for the month but not less than
60% of the highest during any of the preceding 11 months.
7.
Additional Transformer Banks. The Borough will furnish service at
one voltage and at one point from the Borough's distribution system.
If more than one transformer bank is required, the additional transformation
will be furnished by the Borough but the metering will be installed
at the common point of service at the above rates.
8.
Customer Discount. Where the customer takes service at the primary
level and provides all facilities beyond the service point, a discount
of $0.10 per kilowatt of demand will be allowed. Customer discounts
or credits may also be allowed from time to time by resolution of
Borough Council when warranted by market conditions or other considerations
related to the health of the electric system or the Borough.
[Amended by Ord. No. 520, 11/18/2015]
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994; as added by Ord. No. 411, 2/16/2000,
§ 1; as amended by Ord. No. 456, 5/17/2006, § 6;
and by Ord. No. 501, 8/15/2012]
1.
Availability. Electric service shall be available to those nonresidential
customers whose yearly consumption shall be no more than 500 KWH per
annum and the usage is such that, at the Borough's discretion, does
not warrant the installation of a watt-hour meter and monthly reading.
2.
Service Characteristics. Single-phase secondary service, 120/240
volts.
4.
The foregoing rate schedule may be changed from time to time by resolution
of the Borough Council.
[Ord. No. 377, 8/17/1994, as added by Ord. No. 469, 2/18/2009,
§ 1]
1.
The Borough Council of Hatfield Borough, as the electric regulatory
authority for the Borough and its retail electric consumers, determines
it to be desirable that the aggregation of demand response on behalf
of its customers, retail or wholesale, be bid directly into the organized
electric and ancillary services markets administered by the regional
transmission organization that includes the Borough (or any successor
independent system operator or regional transmission organization)
be performed by the Borough or its authorized designee.
2.
The Borough or its authorized designee is the sole entity permitted
to aggregate its customers' demand response and bid demand response
on behalf of any of its customers of the Borough directly into any
Commission-approved independent system operator's or regional transmission
organization's organized electric markets.
3.
Customers on the Borough's electric system desiring to bid their
demand response into a Commission-approved independent system operator's
or regional transmission organization's organized electric markets
may do so only by participating in a program established by the Borough
or its authorized designee.
4.
The Borough or its authorized designee is the sole entity permitted
to bid demand response on behalf of Borough customers directly into
any Commission-approved independent system operator's or regional
transmission organization's organized markets for energy imbalance,
spinning reserves, supplemental reserves, reactive power and voltage
control, or regulation and frequency response ancillary services (or
its functional equivalent in the Commission-approved independent system
operator's or regional transmission organization's tariff).
5.
Borough electric customers of the Borough's electric system desiring
to bid their demand response into a Commission-approved independent
system operator's or regional transmission organization's organized
markets for energy imbalance, spinning reserves, supplemental reserves,
reactive power and voltage control, or regulation and frequency response
ancillary services (or its functional equivalent in the Commission-approved
independent system operator's or regional transmission organization's
tariff) may do so only by participating in the program established
by the Borough or its authorized designee.
