ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER
1407 W. North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
A DIVISION OF PACIFICORP
January 28, 2016
VIA ELECTRONIC FILING
AND OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
Wyoming Public Service Commission
2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Docket No. 20000-ET-16
Record No. - - - - - -
Attn:
Chris Petrie
Chief Counsel
RE:
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER
TO CANCEL ELECTRIC SERIVCE SCHEDULE NO. 117- REFRIGERATOR
RECYCLING PROGRAM
Dear Mr. Petrie:
Enclosed for filing are an original and four (4) copies of Rocky Mountain Power's (the
"Company") Application to cancel Electric Service Schedule No. 117- Refrigerator Recycling
Program.
In addition, the Company has also provided this Application to the Wyoming Public Service
Commission ("Commission") pursuant to its electronic filing requirements. The Company has
enclosed a check for $5.00 for the Commission's filing fee.
All formal correspondence and Staff requests regarding this matter should be addressed to:
By E-mail (preferred):
By regular mail:
Data Request Response Center
PacifiCorp
825 NE Multnomah, Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97232
Informal inquiries may be directed to Michael Snow, Demand Side Management Regulatory
Projects Manager, at (801) 220-4214.
Sincerely,
Bill Comeau
Director, Demand Side Management
Enclosures
Daniel E. Solander
1407 W. North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City UT 84116
Telephone: (801) 220-4014
FAX: (801) 220-3299
Email: [email protected]
Attorney for Rocky Mountain Power
BEFORE THE WYOMING PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE
APPLICATION
OF
ROCKY
MOUNTAIN POWER TO CANCEL
ELECTRIC SERIVCE SCHEDULE
NO.
117
–
REFRIGERATOR
RECYCLING PROGRAM
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DOCKET NO. 20000-___-ET-16
Record No. ___________
COMES NOW, Rocky Mountain Power (the “Company”), and hereby applies to the
Wyoming Public Service Commission (the “Commission”) for authority to cancel Electric
Service Schedule 117 – Refrigerator Recycling Program (the “Program”). If approved, Electric
Service Schedule No. 117 will be canceled and the Program will no longer be available to
customers. The Company respectfully requests an effective date of April 15, 2016.
In support of this Application, Rocky Mountain Power states as follows:
1.
Rocky Mountain Power is a division of PacifiCorp, an Oregon corporation, which
provides electric service to retail customers through its Rocky Mountain Power division in the
states of Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho, and through its Pacific Power division in the states of
Oregon, California, and Washington.
2.
Rocky Mountain Power is a regulated public utility in the state of Wyoming and
is subject to the Commission's jurisdiction with respect to its prices and terms of electric service
to retail customers in Wyoming. The Company serves over 147,000 customers and has
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approximately 1,400 employees in Wyoming. Rocky Mountain Power’s principal place of
business in Wyoming is 2840 East Yellowstone Highway, Casper, Wyoming, 82602.
3.
Communications regarding this filing should be addressed to:
Stacy Splittstoesser
Wyoming Regulatory Affairs Manager
Rocky Mountain Power
1807 Capitol Ave., Suite 200A
Cheyenne, WY 82001
E-mail: [email protected]
Michael Snow
Demand Side Management Regulatory Projects Manager
Rocky Mountain Power
1407 West North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
E-mail: [email protected]
Daniel E. Solander
Senior Attorney
Rocky Mountain Power
1407 West North Temple, Suite 320
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
E-mail: [email protected]
In addition, PacifiCorp respectfully requests that all data requests regarding this matter be
addressed to:
By e-mail (preferred):
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
By regular mail:
Data Request Response Center
PacifiCorp
825 NE Multnomah, Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97232
Informal inquiries may be directed to Michael Snow at (801) 220-4214.
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BACKGROUND
4.
On December 3, 2015, the Company filed an Application in Docket No. 20000-
485-ET-15 to suspend the Program due to the Program vendor, Jaco Environmental (“Jaco”),
going out of business. The Commission approved the Application pursuant to the open meeting
held December 29, 2015, with an immediate effective date.
5.
The Company issued a competitive Request for Proposals (“RFP”) in the third
quarter of 2015 for its Home Energy Savings program, and included appliance recycling as part
of the RFP. Taking into account the available options for proposed program design and planning,
program start-up and transition, marketing, customer service, processing services, data tracking
and reporting, quality assurance, and compliance, the Company conducted a cost-effectiveness
analysis, attached hereto as Exhibit A, to determine if reinstituting the Program was just and
reasonable, and in the public interest. Table 5 below, pulled from Exhibit A, shows that the
benefit/cost ratio is below 1.00 at 0.37 when using the Total Resource Cost Test (“TRC”).
Accordingly, given that the Program does not pass the TRC, the Company requests the
Commission approve the cancelation of Schedule 117, effective April 15, 2016.
Table 5 – SYLR Level Cost-Effectiveness Results (Residential and Business Pick-Up)
Levelized
$/kWh
Costs
Benefits
Net
Benefits
Benefit/Cost
Ratio
Total Resource Cost Test (PTRC) +
Conversation Adder
$0.1199
$162,012
$66,180
-$95,831
0.41
Total Resource Cost Test (TRC)
No Adder
$0.1199
$162,012
$60,164
-$101,848
0.37
Utility Cost Test (UCT)
$0.1199
$162,012
$60,164
-$101,848
0.37
$322,736
$60,164
-$262,572
0.19
$0
$539,678
$539,678
n/a
Cost-Effectiveness Test
Rate Impact Test (RIM)
Participant Cost Test (PCT)
Lifecycle Revenue Impacts ($/kWh)
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$0.000004331
6.
The proposed changes to the Program are reflected in the tariff sheets, attached
hereto as Exhibit B.
CONCLUSION
WHEREFORE, Rocky Mountain Power respectfully requests that the Commission issue
an order authorizing the Company cancel Electric Service Schedule No. 117 – Refrigerator
Recycling Program, effective April 15, 2016.
DATED this 28th day of January 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________________
Daniel E. Solander
Attorney for Rocky Mountain Power
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EXHIBIT A
1375 Walnut Street
303.728.2500 phone
Suite 200
Boulder CO 80302
303.728.2501 fax
Memorandum
To: From: Date: Re: Eli Morris, PacifiCorp/Rocky Mountain Power
David Basak, Navigant January 6, 2016 Cost Effectiveness for the See Ya Later Refrigerator Program ‐ Idaho Navigant has developed this memo in response to PacifiCorp’s proposed See Ya Later Refrigerator Program cost effectiveness modeling needs in the state of Idaho. This memo presents the cost effectiveness results of individual analysis runs for the state of Idaho. Each scenario is analyzed using modeled assumptions provided by PacifiCorp. These scenarios utilize the following assumptions:  Avoided Costs: Navigant utilized the “East” 71% Plug Loads decrement provided in the 2015 PacifiCorp Integrated Resource Plan along with the Idaho Residential Plug load shape to calculate avoided costs.  Modeling Inputs: Navigant utilized per unit measure savings provided by PacifiCorp in the file SYLR RFP C‐E Inputs.xlsx.  Energy Rates: Navigant utilized the 2014 rates provided by PacifiCorp and applied an escalation of 1.9% to arrive at estimated rates for PY2016.  Line Loss Factors: Navigant utilized the residential line loss factor throughout the analysis.  Evaluation Period: The evaluation period for this analysis uses program year 2016 as year one. This memo will begin by addressing the inputs used in the analysis of the Idaho See Ya Later Program. The cost‐effectiveness inputs are as follows: Table 1 – SYLR Inputs Parameter Value Discount Rate 6.66% Residential Line Loss 11.47% Residential Energy Rate ($/kWh) $0.1089 Inflation Rate¹ 1.90% ¹ Future rates determined using a 1.9% annual escalator. Memorandum to Eli Morris., PacifiCorp 01/06/2016 Page 2 of 2 Table 2 – SYLR Annual Program Costs Internal Admin (per unit) Measure Group Residential and Business Pick‐Up Unit Labor + Admin (per Incentives unit) $22.72 $138.48 Total Utility Costs (per unit) Gross Customer Costs $211.20 $0.00 $50.00 Table 3 – SYLR Savings by Measure Category Gross kWh Realization Savings Rate (per unit) Measure Group Residential and Business Pick‐Up 1,048 Adjusted Gross Net to Net kWh kWh Gross Savings Savings Ratio (per unit) (per unit)
100% 1,048 40% Measure Life 416 6 Table 4 – SYLR Participation by Measure Category Measure Group Annual Units Residential and business pick‐up and recycle 1st refrigerator/freezer 555 Residential and business pick‐up and recycle 2nd refrigerator/freezer 45 The PY2016 cost/benefits results at the program level are as follows: Table 5 – SYLR Level Cost‐Effectiveness Results (Residential and Business Pick‐Up) Levelized $/kWh Costs Benefits Net Benefits Benefit/Cost Ratio Total Resource Cost Test (PTRC) + Conversation Adder $0.0994 $126,720 $63,639 ‐$63,081 0.50 Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) No Adder $0.0994 $126,720 $57,854 ‐$68,867 0.46 Utility Cost Test (UCT) $0.0994 $126,720 $57,854 ‐$68,867 0.46 Rate Impact Test (RIM) $275,323 $57,854 ‐$217,469 0.21 Participant Cost Test (PCT) $0 $404,582 $404,582 n/a Cost‐Effectiveness Test Lifecycle Revenue Impacts ($/kWh) $0.000010499 EXHIBIT B
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER
First Revision of Sheet No. B-2
Canceling Amended Original Sheet No. B-2
P.S.C. Wyoming No. 16
Wyoming
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Pricing Schedules
Schedule No.
2
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18
25
28
33
37
38
40
46
48T
51
53 *
54
57 *
58
59
70
72
92
93
95
111
118
Pricing Schedules
Residential Service
Outdoor Area Lighting Service
Three-Phase Residential Service Rider
Small General Service
General Service
Partial Requirements Service Large General Service – 1,000 KW and
Over
Avoided Cost Purchases from Qualifying Facilities
Avoided Cost Purchases from Non-Standard Qualifying Facilities
Irrigation and Soil Drainage Pumping Power Service
Large General Service – Time of Use - 1,000 KW and Over
Large General Service Transmission Delivery - Time of Use - 1,000 KW
and Over
Street Lighting Service – Company-Owned System
Mercury Vapor Street Lighting Service
Recreational Field Lighting – Restricted
Street Lighting Service – Company-Owned System
Street Lighting Service – Customer-Owned System
Dark Sky Rider - Optional
Renewable Energy Rider – Optional
Renewable Energy Rider – Optional Bulk Purchase Program
Bonus Tax Depreciation
REC and SO 2 Revenue Adjustment Mechanism
Energy Cost Adjustment Mechanism
Home Energy Savings Program
Low Income Weatherization – Optional for Income Qualifying Customers
(continued)
Issued by
Jeffrey K. Larsen, Vice President, Regulation
Issued: January 28, 2016
WY_B-2.REV
Effective: With service rendered
on and after April 15, 2016
Dkt. No. 20000-___-ET-16
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER
First Revision of Sheet No. B-2
Canceling Amended Original Sheet No. B-2
P.S.C. Wyoming No. 16
Wyoming
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Pricing Schedules
Schedule No.
2
15 *
18
25
28
33
37
38
40
46
48T
51
53 *
54
57 *
58
59
70
72
92
93
95
111
117
118
Pricing Schedules
Residential Service
Outdoor Area Lighting Service
Three-Phase Residential Service Rider
Small General Service
General Service
Partial Requirements Service Large General Service – 1,000 KW and
Over
Avoided Cost Purchases from Qualifying Facilities
Avoided Cost Purchases from Non-Standard Qualifying Facilities
Irrigation and Soil Drainage Pumping Power Service
Large General Service – Time of Use - 1,000 KW and Over
Large General Service Transmission Delivery - Time of Use - 1,000 KW
and Over
Street Lighting Service – Company-Owned System
Mercury Vapor Street Lighting Service
Recreational Field Lighting – Restricted
Street Lighting Service – Company-Owned System
Street Lighting Service – Customer-Owned System
Dark Sky Rider - Optional
Renewable Energy Rider – Optional
Renewable Energy Rider – Optional Bulk Purchase Program
Bonus Tax Depreciation
REC and SO 2 Revenue Adjustment Mechanism
Energy Cost Adjustment Mechanism
Home Energy Savings Program
Refrigerator Recycling Program
Low Income Weatherization – Optional for Income Qualifying Customers
(continued)
Issued by
Jeffrey K. Larsen, Vice President, Regulation
Issued: January 2814, 2016
WY_B-2.LEG
Effective: With service rendered
on and after January April 15, 2016
Dkt. No. 20000-___469-ETR-165
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER
Original Sheet No. 117-1
P.S.C. Wyoming No. 16
Refrigerator
Recycling Program
Schedule 117
DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE THE COMPANY’S CONTROL SHEET NO. 117.1
IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Available
In all territory served by the Company in the State of Wyoming.
Applicable
To all retail tariff Customers taking service under the Company’s electric service
schedules listed on Schedule 191, or property owners, landlords, property
management companies and homeowner associations not listed as the primary
account holder on a qualifying rate, in all service territory served by the Company in
Wyoming. Retailers in Wyoming meeting the Company’s requirements will be
eligible to receive retailer incentives for qualified refrigerators and freezers.
Purpose
Service under this Schedule is intended to decrease residential refrigeration loads
through the removal and recycling of inefficient models.
Customer Participation
Customer participation is voluntary and is initiated by contacting a specified toll-free
telephone number or website.
Description
Participants receive an incentive to discontinue use of their working refrigerators
and/or freezers. To qualify for the incentive customers must give up their appliances
for recycling. Appliances will be collected and recycled to ensure they are not resold
on the secondary market.
Qualifying Equipment
Working residential refrigerators and freezers that are a minimum of 10 cubic feet
and a maximum of 32 cubic feet in size, utilizing inside measurements.
(continued)
Issued by
Jeffrey K. Larsen, Vice President, Regulation
Issued: January 8, 2016
WY_117-1.E
Effective: With service rendered
on and after January 1, 2016
Dkt. No. 20000-485-ET-15
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER
Original Sheet No. 117-2
P.S.C. Wyoming No. 16
Refrigerator
Recycling Program
Schedule 117
DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE THE COMPANY’S CONTROL SHEET NO. 117.2
IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Provisions of Service
1. Residential, commercial and industrial customers will receive an incentive of $40 for
each eligible refrigerator and/or freezer. Incentives will be available on a maximum
of two appliances per qualifying customer per year. The Company may offer a
packet with written energy efficiency information and instant savings measures.
2. Participating retailers will receive an incentive of up to $20 for each eligible
refrigerator and/or freezer. Participating retailers are retailers with a physical
location in Wyoming who have signed and abide by the terms of a participation
agreement. Participation agreements will be offered to retailers who meet the
Company’s criteria including the portion of sales to Company’s customers.
3. Incentive checks will be mailed within 30 days of the appliance collection date.
Electric Service Regulations
Service under this Schedule will be in accordance with the terms of the Electric
Service Agreement between the Customer and the Company. The Electric Service
Regulations of the Company on file with and approved by the Public Service
Commission of the State of Wyoming, including future applicable amendments, will
be considered as forming a part of and incorporated in said Agreement.
Issued by
Jeffrey K. Larsen, Vice President, Regulation
Issued: January 8, 2016
WY_117-2.E
Effective: With service rendered
on and after January 1, 2016
Dkt. No. 20000-485-ET-15