WBMLP Electric Rates

Rates and Details

Electricity rates are approved by your elected Board of Light Commissioners and are calculated to recover the cost of providing electric service to our customers. WBMLP operates as a locally-owned, not-for-profit Municipal Light Plant (MLP), so the electricity rates cover all our costs plus up to a modest 8% rate of return that’s gets reinvested back into your light department.

WBMLP’s Electricity Rates effective June 3, 2014

RESIDENTIAL (R) & SENIOR RESIDENTIAL (SR)

Availability

Single phase service under this rate is furnished through one meter for all domestic purposes in individual private residences or individual apartments, where the service is used on a year round basis.

Rate

Customer Charge	$4.46
Distribution Charge	$0.0276 per kWh
Purchase Power Charge	$0.1238 per kWh

Services for Churches

Notwithstanding the availability clause of this rate, service will be furnished hereunder to a church and adjacent buildings owned by the church and operated in connection with the church.

Discount

A discount of 10% (15% for seniors over the age of 65, with verified birth date) will be allowed off the cost of Delivery and Supplier Service charges as computed from the above for each bill paid within 20 days after date of billing, provided that all bills previously rendered have been paid in full. Payment made by mail will be accepted for a discount if properly postmarked within the discount period.

Payment

Bills are due when rendered and must be paid within thirty days (30) days from the billing date. If a balance remains after sixty (60) days a 1-1/2 % per month interest may be added to the unpaid balance. On all accounts that are not paid in full within sixty (60) days from the billing date, collection and termination will be in accordance with WBMLP’s General Terms and Conditions. If electric service is disconnected during normal business hours, the reconnection charge shall be $25.00 for residential customers and $225.00 for all other customers. After normal business hours, the reconnection charge shall be $225.00 for residential customers and $325.00 for all other customers. A $15.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks, unless due to bank error.

Apartment or Multiple Dwelling

When separate metering of individual apartments is not practicable, service may be furnished through a single meter, but the specified number of kilowatt-hours in each block and the minimum charges shall be multiplied by the number of apartment or dwellings connected to each meter.

Purchase Power Adjustment

A purchase power adjustment, either a charge or a credit, shall be applied to all kilowatt-hours sold under this rate. Details of this adjustment are provided in the Purchase Power Adjustment Clause M.D.P.U. #290.

Hydropower Credit

Hydropower credit will be applied to all kilowatt-hours sold under this schedule. Details of this credit are provided in Hydropower Credit Clause, M.D.P.U. #291.

SOLAR RESIDENTIAL (SR or N1/N2)

Availability

Single phase service under this rate is furnished through one bi-directional meter for all domestic purposes in individual private residences or individual apartments, where the service is used on a year-round basis and includes a solar system meeting WBMLP’s interconnection requirements and net metered policy. A second bi-directional meter is required and installed by WBMLP to measure all energy produced from solar system.

Rate (Same rate as residential but includes a credit for energy received by WBMLP)

Rate

Customer Charge	$4.46
Distribution Charge	$0.0276 per kWh
Purchased Power Charge	$0.1238 per kWh
Credit for Energy received by WBMLP (N2)	varies monthly*

N1: Is the monthly metered energy delivered to and consumed by the customer.
N2: Is the monthly metered energy received by WBMLP from the customer.

*The monthly credit is the published, ISO-NE, average monthly, real-time, market cost per kWh for energy, delivered to West Central Massachusetts (WCMA) node (Load Zone 4007).

Services for Churches

Notwithstanding the availability clause of this rate, service will be furnished hereunder to a church and adjacent buildings owned by the church and operated in connection with the church.

Discount

A discount of 10% will be allowed off the cost of Delivery and Supplier Service charges as computed from the above for each bill paid within 20 days after date of billing, provided that all bills previously rendered have been paid in full. Payment made by mail will be accepted for a discount if properly postmarked within the discount period.

Payment

Apartment or Multiple Dwelling

Purchase Power Adjustment

Hydropower Credit

Hydropower credit will be applied to all kilowatt-hours sold under this schedule. Details of this credit are provided in Hydropower Credit Clause, M.D.P.U. #291.

SMALL COMMERCIAL (SC)

Availability

Service under this rate is available for single phase services other than residential, and, commercial three-phase services that typically average less than 6,000 kWh per month based on the previous (12) month bill periods. The Small Commercial rate may also be used for customers with energy consumption and demand patterns that do not fit into the Large Commercial Rate or Industrial Rate.

Rate

Customer Charge	$5.56
Distribution Charge	$0.0494 per kWh
Purchased Power Charge	$0.1252 per kWh

Discount

A discount of 10% will be allowed off the cost of Delivery and Supplier Service charges as computed from the above for each bill paid within 20 days after date of billing, provided that all bills previously rendered have been paid in full. Payment made by mail will be accepted for discount if properly postmarked within the discount period.

Payment

Bills are due when rendered and must be paid within thirty (30) days of the billing date. If a balance remains after sixty (60) days a 1-1/2 % per month interest may be added to the unpaid balance. On all accounts that are not paid in full within sixty (60) days from the billing date, collection and termination will be in accordance with WBMLP’s General Terms and Conditions. If electric service is disconnected during normal business hours, the reconnection charge shall be $25.00 for residential customers and $225.00 for all other customers. After normal business hours, the reconnection charge shall be $225.00 for residential customers and $325.00 for all other customers. A $15.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks, unless due to bank error.

Purchase Power Adjustment

LARGE COMMERCIAL (LC)

Availability

Service under this rate is furnished to Commercial and Industrial customers whose average monthly usage is greater than 6,000 kWh based on the previous twelve-month period and who take all their requirements under this rate. All electricity furnished will be through one service and one meter, unless for the convenience of the Department.

Rate

Customer Charge	$16.67
Demand Charge	$8.33 per kW
Distribution Charge	$0.0226 per kWh
Purchased Power	$0.1039 per kWh

Billing Demand

The billing demand shall be the highest fifteen (15) minute kW or kVA demand established during the month. In case of fluctuating loads, the Department may base demand on instantaneous peak load or for a period of less than fifteen (15) minutes.

Discount

A discount of 10% will be allowed off the cost of Delivery and Supplier Service charges as computed from the above for each bill paid within 20 days after date of billing, provided that all bills previously rendered have been paid in full. Payment made by mail will be accepted for discount if properly postmarked within the discount period.

Payment

Bills are due when rendered and must be paid within thirty (30) days from the billing date. If a balance remains after sixty (60) days a 1-1/2% per month interest may be added to the unpaid balance. On all accounts not paid in full within sixty (60) days from the billing date, collection and termination will be in accordance with WBMLP’s General Terms and Conditions.. If electric service is disconnected during normal business hours, the reconnection charge shall be $25.00 for residential customers and $225.00 for all other customers. After normal business hours, the reconnection charge shall be $225.00 for residential customers and $325.00 for all other customers. A $15.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks, unless due to bank error.

Purchase Power Adjustment

A purchase power adjustment, either a charge or a credit, shall be applied to all kilowatt hours sold under this rate. Details of this adjustment are provided in the Purchase Power Adjustment Clause, M.D.P.U. #290.

INDUSTRIAL (I)

Availability

Service under this rate is furnished to Commercial and Industrial customers, whose average monthly usage is greater than 6,000 kWh based on the previous twelve-month period, are metered at high voltage, and who take all their requirements under this rate. All electricity furnished will be through one service and one meter, unless for the convenience of the Department.

Rate

Customer Charge	$16.67
Demand Charge	$8.33 per kW
Distribution Charge	$0.0193 per kWh
Purchased Power Charge	$0.1012 per kWh

Billing Demand

Discounts

A discount of 10% will be allowed off the cost of Delivery and Supplier Service charges as computed from the above for each bill paid within 20 days after date of billing, provided that all bills previously rendered have been paid in full. Payment made by mail will be accepted for discount if properly postmarked within the discount period.

Payment

Purchase Power Adjustment

SMALL MUNICIPAL (M1)

Availability

Service under this rate is available to the Town of West Boylston for all single phase municipal services averaging less than 6,000 kWh per month based on the twelve previous month period except street lights.

Rate

Customer Charge	$5.56
Distribution Charge	$0.0293 per kWh
Purchased Power Charge	$0.1252 per kWh

Payment

Purchased Power Adjustment

LARGE MUNICIPAL (M2)

Availability

Service under this rate is available to the Town of West Boylston for all municipal services with average usage over 6,000 kWh per month, except street lights.

Rate

Customer Charge	$16.67
Demand Charge	$8.33 per kWh
Distribution Charge	$0.0226 per kWh
Purchased Power Charge	$0.1039 per kWh

Billing Demand

Payment

Bills are due when rendered and must be paid within thirty (30) days from the billing date. If a balance remains after sixty (60) days a 1-1/2% per month interest may be added to the unpaid balance. On all accounts not paid in full within sixty (60) days from the billing date, collection and termination will be in accordance with WBMLP’s General Terms and Conditions. If electric service is disconnected during normal business hours, the reconnection charge shall be $25.00 for residential customers and $225.00 for all other customers. After normal business hours, the reconnection charge shall be $225.00 for residential customers and $325.00 for all other customers. A $15.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks, unless due to bank error.

Purchased Power Adjustment

MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL (M3)

Availability

Service under this rate is furnished to Municipal customers, whose average monthly usage is greater than 6,000 kWh based on the previous twelve-month period, are metered at high voltage, and who take all their requirements under this rate. All electricity furnished will be through one service and one meter, unless for the convenience of the Department.

Rate

Customer Charge	$16.67
Demand Charge	$8.33 per kWh
Distribution Charge	$0.0193 per kWh
Purchased Power Charge	$0.1012 per kWh

Billing Demand

Payment

Bills are due when rendered and must be paid within thirty (30) days from the billing date. If a balance remains after sixty (60) days a 1-1/2% per month interest may be added to the unpaid balance. On all accounts not paid in full within sixty (60) days from the billing date, collection and termination will be in accordance with WBMLP’s General Terms and Conditions. If electric service is disconnected during normal business hours, the reconnection charge shall be $25.00 for residential customers and $225.00 for all other customers. After normal business hours, the reconnection charge shall be $225.00 for residential customers and $325.00 for all other customers. A $15.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks, unless due to bank error.

Purchase Power Adjustment

SMALL GOVERNMENT (SG)

Availability

Service under this rate is available for single phase service other than residential, small commercial and municipal three phase service averaging less than 6,000 kWh per month based on the twelve previous month period.

Rate

Customer Charge	$5.56
Distribution Charge	$0.0543 per kWh
Purchased Power Charge	$0.1377 per kWh

Payment

Purchase Power Adjustment

LARGE GOVERNMENT (LG)

Availability

Rate

Customer Charge	$16.67
Demand Charge	$9.16 per kWh
Distribution Charge	$0.0249 per kWh
Purchased Power	$0.1143 per kWh

Billing Demand

Payment

Purchase Power Adjustment

PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT (PPA)

Designation: Purchased Power Adjustment Clause

Applicable: To rate schedules identified as M.D.P.U. #’s 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 277, 278, and 279.

Rate

There shall be added to or subtracted from each monthly bill, for each schedule, an amount equal to the total KWH billed during the month multiplied by the Purchased Power and fuel Adjustment factor determined quarterly as follows:

PPA = [(A + D + C) / kWh] - B

PPA = Purchased Power Adjustment Factor

A = Estimated purchased power and transmission cost (Accounts 555, 556, 557 and 565) for the quarter.

B = Base period cost of purchased power and transmission per KWH sold.

C = Adjustment for past differentials between purchased power and transmission costs incurred and PPA revenues collected.

D = PASNY credit (Residential Class Only) for the forecast will include projected savings due to the purchase of energy from PASNY which will be credited against the residential class, including adjustments for past differentials between actual and forecasted PASNY savings.

kWh = forecast kWh sales subject to the PPA

Prior to the start of each quarter, the Department will reconcile its actual purchased power and transmission costs, as defined above, with revenues collected under this adjustment clause, for the preceding three billing months.

NYPA HYDROPOWER CREDIT (PASNY)

Applicable

To residential customers receiving service under rate schedules identified as M.D.P.U. # 269

NYPA Hydropower Credit (PASNY)

Residential customers will receive a credit equal to the number of kilowatt hours billed during the month, multiplied by the NYPA Hydropower Credit rate determined each month as follows:

PC TC
[---- x TK ] ---- = PASNY
PK RK

PASNY is the NYPA Hydropower Credit for the month;

PC is the total purchased power cost as defined in M.D.P.U. #275 except NYPA
TC is the total purchased power cost as defined in M.D.P.U. #275 with NYPA
PK is the total kilowatt hours of power purchased for the month except NYPA
TK is the total kilowatt hours of power for the month with NYPA
RK is the estimated residential kilowatt hour sales for the month

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