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The following classes of electric service are designated to be available from the municipal electric utility.
(A) Residential service. This class of service is available for all residential purposes, including lighting, cooking, refrigeration, water heating, and electric space heating, to individual residential customers in an individual residence or apartment and for single phase farm service, when supplied through the farm residence meter, located on the distribution lines of the utility. The character of the service is alternating current, 60 Hz, single phase, at a voltage of approximately 120 volts two-wire or 120/240 volts three-wire.
(B) Commercial service. This class of service is available for commercial electric service through one meter for lighting, incidental appliance, cooking, heating, refrigeration, and power for individual motors not exceeding five horsepower, and to the combined name-plate rating of motors of not more than 25 horsepower, to customers, whose demand does not exceed 20 KW, located on the distribution lines of the utility. The character of the service is alternating current, 60 Hz, single phase, at a voltage of approximately 120/240 volts and three-phase at a voltage of approximately 120/240 volts four-wire, or 120/208 volts four-wire.
(C) General service. This class of service is available through one meter for electric light and power service to where the customer’s demand exceeds 20 KW and/or the customer’s connected horsepower load exceeds 25 HP, located on the distribution lines of the utility. The character of the service is standard single phase and/or polyphase alternating current, 60 Hz, at one standard voltage or at a utility voltage, if available and requested by the customer.
(D) Industrial power service. This class of service is available through one meter for any customer contracting for a specified capacity of not less than 100 kilowatts amperes. Applicant must agree to a one-year term of service and must be located adjacent to an electric transmission or distribution line of the utility that is adequate and suitable for supplying the service required. The character of the service is alternating current, 60 HZ, three phase at a voltage which is standard with the utility in the area served.
(E) Industrial primary power service. This class of service is available for any customer contracting for 2,000 kVA or more. Applicant must agree to a one-year term of service and must be located adjacent to an electric transmission or distribution line of the utility that is adequate and suitable for supplying the service required. The character of the service is alternating current 60 HZ, three-phase at a voltage which is standard with the utility in the area served.
(F) Municipal street lighting service. This service is available for street lighting to the city.
(G) Outdoor lighting service. This service is available only for continuous year round service for outdoor lighting to customers located within the service area of the utility. The service provides dusk-to-dawn outdoor lighting for each lamp with luminaire controlled by a photoelectric relay when mounted on an existing utility pole and including one span of secondary conductors.
(1985 Code, § 6-11-1) (Ord. 1-1982, passed 2-8-1982; Ord. 1993-5, passed - -1993; Ord. 1993-6, passed 12-13-1993; Ord. 1998-5, passed 10-15-1998; Ord. 2020-13, passed 12-9-2020)
Subject to adjustments as applicable and stipulated in § 51.03, the following rates and charges apply to the indicated classes of electric service.
(A) Residential service.
2021 | 2022 | |
Customer charge (per meter per month) | $8 | $12.50 |
Energy charge (per kWh per month) | ||
First 500 kWh | $0.1140 | $0.1220 |
Next 1,000 kWh | $0.1015 | $0.1050 |
Over 1,500 kWh | $0.0937 | $0.0944 |
(2) Minimum charge shall be the customer charge.
(B) (1) Commercial service.
2021 | 2022 |
2021 | 2022 | |
Customer charge (per meter per month) | ||
Single phase service | $10 | $15 |
Three phase service | $15 | $20 |
Energy charge (per kWh per month) | ||
First 1,500 kWh | $0.1180 | $0.1340 |
Next 3,500 kWh | $0.1015 | $0.1220 |
Over 5,000 kWh | $0.0937 | $0.0944 |
(2) Minimum charge shall be the customer charge.
(C) (1) General service.
2021 | 2022 | |
Customer charge (per meter per month) | ||
Single phase service | $15 | $20 |
Three phase service | $25 | $30 |
Billing maximum demand ($ per kW per month) | $6.50 | $8 |
Energy charge (per kWh per month) | $0.0737 | $0.0767 |
(2) Minimum charge shall be the customer charge plus the maximum load charge.
(3) Determination of maximum load and measurement of energy: maximum load in KW shall be measured by suitable instruments provided by the utility and in any month the maximum load in KW shall be measured by suitable instruments provided by the utility and in any month the maximum load shall be the average number of kilowatts in the recorded 30-minute interval during which energy metered is greater than in any other 30-minute interval in such month. Energy shall be measured by suitable integrating instruments provided by the utility. For billing purposes, the billing maximum load shall be the greater of the maximum load occurring during the month or twenty (20) KW.
(D) Industrial power service.
(l) Rates.
Rate Components | Phase 1 (2021) | Phase 2 (2022) |
Customer charge, per month | $100 | $200 |
Distribution demand charge, per kVA | $1.50 | $2 |
Billing maximum demand charge, per kVA | $12.50 | $13.50 |
Energy charge, per kWh | $0.0483 | $0.0504 |
(2) Minimum charge. The monthly minimum charge shall be the customer charge and distribution demand charge.
(3) Measurement of maximum load and energy. Maximum demand shall be measured by suitable instruments, and, in any month, the maximum demand shall be the average number of kilowatts (kW) in the 30-minute interval during which the energy metered is greater than in any other 30-minute interval in such month, divided by the average lagging power factor (expressed as a decimal) calculated for the month. Energy (kWh) shall be measured by a suitable integrating instrument.
(4) Billing maximum demand. The billing maximum demand for any month shall be the maximum demand for the month, but in no month shall the billing maximum demand be less than 100 kilovolt-amperes (kVA),
(5) Measurement of distribution demand. The distribution demand shall be the greater of the billing maximum demand (kVA) in the current month or 60% of the billing maximum demand in the preceding 11 months.
(6) Metering adjustment. When the measurement of energy is made at the primary voltage of the transmission or distribution line used to supply the customer, the maximum demand and energy measurements shall be multiplied by 98% or such measurements shall be converted to the equivalent of metering at the utility's secondary voltage.
(7) Equipment supplied by customer. When the customer furnishes and maintains the complete substation equipment including all transformation equipment necessary to take its entire service at the primary voltage of the distribution system from which the service is to be received, a credit will be applied to each month's net bill.
Phase 1 (2021) | Phase 2 (2022) | |
Credit per kVA of distribution demand | $1.25 | $1.75 |
(E) (1) Industrial primary power service.
Rate Components | Phase 1 (2021) | Phase 2 (2022) |
Customer charge, per month | $250 | $500 |
Distribution demand charge, per kVA | $2 | $3.50 |
Billing maximum demand charge, per kVA | $15.00 | $17.50 |
Energy charge, per kWh | $0.0415 0 | $0.0388 6 |
(2) Minimum charge. The monthly minimum charge shall be the customer charge and distribution demand charge.
(3) Measurement of maximum load and energy. Maximum demand shall be measured by suitable instruments, and, in any month, the maximum demand shall be the average number of kilowatts (kW) in the 30-minute interval during which the energy metered is greater than in any other 30-minute interval in such month, divided by the average lagging power factor (expressed as a decimal) calculated for the month. Energy (kWh) shall be measured by a suitable integrating instrument.
(4) Billing maximum demand. The billing maximum demand for any month shall be the maximum demand for the month, but in no month shall the billing maximum demand be less than 2,000 kilovolt-amperes (kVA).
(5) Measurement of distribution demand. The distribution demand shall be the greater of the billing maximum demand (kVA) in the current month or 60% of the billing maximum demand in the preceding 11 months.
(6) Metering adjustment. When the measurement of energy is made at the primary voltage of the transmission or distribution line used to supply the customer, the maximum demand and energy measurements shall be multiplied by 98% or such measurements shall be converted to the equivalent of metering at the utility's secondary voltage.
(7) Equipment supplied by customer. When the customer furnishes and maintains the complete substation equipment including all transformation equipment necessary to take its entire service at the primary voltage of the distribution system from which the service is to be received, a credit will be applied to each month's net bill.
Phase 1 (2021) | Phase 2 (2022) | |
Credit per kVA of distribution demand | $1.75 | $3.25 |
(F) Economic development rider.
(1) Availability. This rider is available to a qualifying customer (as defined herein) to encourage large power users to expand or create new operations within the utility's service territory.
(2) Qualifications.
(a) A QUALIFYING CUSTOMER is a new or existing non-residential customer in the utility's service territory that is establishing new operations or expanding existing operations such that the new or expanded operations will result in new or additional demand of at least one MW (500 kW) at one delivery point (the qualifying demand) and the new or expanded operations has involved a capital investment of at least $1,000,000 within the utility's service territory.
(b) For a qualifying customer that is expanding operations, qualifying demand is measured from the average monthly peak demand for the 12 months immediately preceding the effective date of the service application. For a qualifying customer that is establishing new operations, qualifying demand is measured from zero.
(c) A qualifying customer is not a customer: (1) with "new" demand that results from a change in ownership of an existing establishment without qualifying new load; (2) renewing service following interruptions such as equipment failure, temporary plant shutdown, strike, economic conditions, or natural disaster; or (3) that has shifted its load from one operation or customer to another within the utility's service territory. The utility may determine exclusively, without recourse by the customer, whether an event has occurred that would prevent a customer from being a qualifying customer.
(3) Rate incentive.
(a) Beginning with the effective date indicated in the service application submitted by the qualifying customer, the utility will receive a credit on its wholesale bill for the qualifying new load. The incentive amount received by utility from the Indiana Municipal Power Agency for such load will be passed in full to qualifying customers. For reference purposes, the discount to the qualifying customer's wholesale cost for a qualifying new load will be calculated according to the following schedule:
Months 1 - 12 | 20% |
Months 13 - 24 | 15% |
Months 25 - 36 | 10% |
Months 37 - 48 | 10% |
Months 49 - 60 | 5% |
(b) The qualifying customer must meet the minimum qualifying demand during each month of the incentive period (i.e., months one through 60, as designated above). Failure to meet the minimum qualifying demand in a particular month will result in 0% reduction for that month.
(4) Terms and conditions.
(a) The qualifying customer must submit a service application to the utility specifying:
1. A description of the amount and nature of the new load;
2. The basis on which the qualifying customer meets the requirements of this rider;
3. The qualifying customer's desired effective date; and
4. Any other information required by the utility.
(b) This rider will terminate on the same date that IMPA's economic development rider terminates, except that any qualifying customer receiving the rate incentive at the time of the rider's termination may continue receiving the incentive for the remainder of the applicable incentive period for as long it continues to meet the rider's requirements.
(5) Applicable rate schedules. This rider is applicable to the following rate schedules: general service, industrial service, and industrial primary service.
(G) Municipal street lighting service.
(1) Rates.
Monthly Rate Per Lamp | Phase 1 (2021) | Phase 2 (2022) |
Up to 20,000 lumens | $12 | $12 |
Over 20,000 lumens | $16.50 | $16.50 |
(2) Hours of lighting. All lamps shall burn approximately one-half hour after sunset until approximately one-half hour before sunrise each day in the year, approximately 4,000 hours per annum.
(3) Facilities. All facilities necessary for the service hereunder, including all poles, fixtures, street lighting circuits, transformers, lamps, and other necessary facilities will be furnished and maintained by the utility.
(H) Outdoor lighting service.
(1) Rates.
Monthly Rate Per Lamp | Phase 1 (2021) | Phase 2 (2022) |
Up to 20,000 lumens | $12 | $12 |
Over 20,000 lumens | $16.50 | $16,50 |
(2) Ownership of system. All facilities installed by the utility for service hereunder including all fixtures, controls, poles, transformers, secondary lines, lamps and other equipment shall be owned and maintained by the utility. All service and necessary maintenance will be performed only during regularly scheduled working hours of the utility. Non-operative lamps will normally be restored to service within two working days after notification by customer.
(3) Additional facilities. When facilities not provided for in the above charges are required for the installation of lamps, customer will pay in advance of installation the cost of such facilities required to supply service from the most suitable existing pole of utility to the point designated by customer for the installation of lamps.
(4) Hours of lighting. All amps shall burn approximately one-half hour after sunset until approximately one-half hour before sunrise each day in the year, approximately 4,000 hours per annum.
(1985 Code, § 6-11-2) (Ord. 1-1982, passed 2-8-1982; Ord. 1992-2, passed - -1992; Ord. 1993-5, passed - -1993; Ord. 1993-6, passed 12-13-1993; Ord. 1998-5, passed 10-15-1998; Ord. 2020-13, passed 12-9-2020)
The following adjustments are applicable to the rates and charges set forth in § 51.02 with respect to the several classes of electric service, as indicated.
(A) The rate adjustment is applicable to all metered rates of the utility. The applicable adjustment shall be applied to the total kWh billed to the customer for the meter reading period that the utility determines as most nearly corresponding to the meter reading periodfsl set forth in utility's power billings from its power supplier(s). The rate adjustment shall be on the basis of a purchase power cost adjustment tracking factor occasioned solely by changes in the cost of purchased power and energy, in accordance with the order of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, approved on December 13, 1989 in Cause No. 36835-S3.
(B) Power cost.
(1) The rates and charges set forth in the utility's rate schedules are based on the cost of the utility's purchase power, fuel costs, and/or purchase power billing adjustments. Base power cost is the amount of power supply costs included in the rates. The base power cost is determined from the following wholesale power supply cost:
Demand charge ($ per kW per month) | $22.957 |
Energy charge ($ per kWh) | $0.026390 |
(2) The rate adjustment shall be determined based on a purchased power cost adjustment tracking factor occasioned solely by changes in the cost of purchased power and energy.
(1985 Code, § 6-11-3) (Ord. 1-1982, passed 2-8-1982; Ord. 1993-6, passed 12-13-1993; Ord. 1995-2, passed 2-14-1995; Ord. 1996-15, passed 8-14-1996; Ord. 1998-5, passed 10-15-1998; Ord. 2020-13, passed 12-9-2020)
The following charges are applicable to the rates and charges set forth in § 51.02 with respect to the several classes of electric service as indicated.
(A) Advance deposit. All residential and commercial classes of service shall pay an advance deposit of $450. The deposit may be waived at the sole discretion of the Utility Superintendent for residential customers who are in good standing for two years with an existing utility.
(B) Collection and deferred payment charge. This division (B) applies to residential, commercial, primary power, and municipal electric service rate schedules. Bills shall be rendered and due monthly. If paid within 15 days of the due date thereof, as stated in the bill, the net bill shall be the amount paid. If not paid within 15 days from the due date thereof, as stated in the bill, the gross bill, which includes the collection charge, shall be the amount to be paid. When the fifteenth day falls on Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, the first business day thereafter shall be added to the 15-day period. The collection charge shall be 10% on the first $3 or less of net billing, plus 3% on the excess of $3 of net billing.
(C) Service charge for dishonored checks. This division (C) applies to residential, commercial, primary power, and municipal electric service rate schedules. Each check, draft, or order on a credit institution issued or delivered to the city or any of its utilities for the payment of money which the drawee refuses to pay or dishonors for any reason shall be subject to a service charge of $30, payable by the person who issues or delivers the check, draft, or order.
(D) Meter test charge. This division (D) applies to residential, commercial, primary power, and municipal electric service rate schedules. When a test meter is requested by a customer, the cost of the test to the utility will be charged with a minimum of a $50 charge for each test. If a meter shows the customer’s meter to be off plus or minus 2%, the charge will be voided.
(E) Reconnection charge. This division (E) applies to residential and commercial service rate schedules. When the service is turned off for non-payment of bills, or whenever for any reason beyond the control of the utility a re-establishment of service is required by any one customer, a charge of $50 will be made by the utility to cover a part of the cost of discontinuance and re-establishment of service. If reconnection is made outside of normal operating hours of the utility, the charge shall be $100 for re-establishment of service.
(F) Temporary charge. There shall be a charge of $50 when no more than a single span service drop and meter are required plus $10 per month in addition to the normal bill.
(1985 Code, § 6-11-4) (Ord. 1-1982, passed 2-8-1982; Ord. 1992-2, passed - -1992; Ord. 1993-5, passed - -1993; Ord. 1993-6, passed 12-13-1993; Ord. 1998-5, passed 10-15-1998; Ord. 2009-11, passed 10-14-2009; Ord. 2020-13, passed 12-9-2020)
All rates and charges are payable by the owner of each lot, parcel of real property, or building that:
(A) Is connected with the electric utility by or through any part of the electric utility works; or
(B) Uses or is served by the electric utility works.
(Ord. 2009-1, passed 4-8-2009)
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