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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 1390 - Grant Rate Increase - SPEC Inc - Rural Service Rates - 05/12/1983RESOLUTION 1390 - 5/12/83 (Rescinds Reso. 13712 - 4/14/83) 1JCR/mck BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock an Order granting a rate increase to South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. attached herewith which shall be spread upon the minutes of the Council and as spread upon the minutes of this Council shall constitute and be a part of this Resolution as if fully copied herein in detail. Passed by the City Council this 12th day of Mav 1983. AURN W , MAY RO TEM ATTEST: Evelyn Gaffga, City Secre ry-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: J?jC Robert Massengale, Assist&t City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: '4 -An C. Ross, Jr., City At rney IJCR: cl ORDER RESOLUTION 1390- 5/12/83 Rescinds Temporary Order -- Reso. 1372 -4% AN ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, SITTING AS A REGU- LATORY AUTHORITY UNDER VERNON'S ANN.CIV.STAT., ART. 1446c GRANTING A RATE INCREASE TO SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.. AND REQUIRING REVISED TARIFFS TO BE FILED WITH THE CITY SECRETARY. WHEREAS, South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. did file with the City of Lubbock a statement of intent and application for a rate increase on November 11, 1982, and WHEREAS, the City has received no complaint from any customer or other affected person within forty-five (45) days after the notice of intent to increase rates by South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc., and WHEREAS, the City Staff and consultants have examined the statement of intent and application filed by South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc., and have found a_ -limited cost differential between City of Lubbock customers and rural customers, such cost differential is determined to be insignificant, if South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc., will begin paying an appropriate gross receipts tax and will render its property located within the City of Lubbock in accordance with its true value; and WHEREAS, representatives of South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. ap- peared before the City Council sitting as a Regulatory Authority and gave evidence of the just and reasonable effect of the rates requested, and WHEREAS, the Regulatory Authority, after considering all of the evidence before it finds that the rates requested by South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. are just and reasonable, and. WHEREAS, the Public Utility Commission of the State of Texas in Docket No. 4822 has granted a similar request of South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. allowing rates to be increased in the service area of applicant outside of the City limits of the City of Lubbock, NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS: 1. That the Temporary Order heretofore entered in this matter on the 14th day of April, 1983, is hereby dissolved and of no further force or effect. 2. That South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. be and is hereby authorized to place into effect new rates for service within the City of Lubbock, Texas. 3. The new rates hereby authorized shall be identical to those rates au- thorized by the Public Utility Commission of Texas in its Order in Docket No. 4822. 4. That South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. shall file a revised tariff with the City Secretary to implement the rates authorized by this Order and the City Secretary shall endorse upon the face of such revised tariff the word approved and reference this Order. 5. That the revised tariffs hereby_ authorized shall be applied to consumption of electricity registered on customer meters as of May 20, 1983. ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL on this 12th day of May ,1983. ALA HE Y, -*-MAYORr TEM ATTEST: Evelyn Ga ga, City 5e ary-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Robert Massengale, Assi taut City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: r n C. Ross, Jr., City Attorney s tawa�•'aT� wy 't CITY SECRETARY -TREASURER 762-6411 P. O. Box 2000 LUBSOCK, TEXAS 79457 May 16, 1983 Mr. Dale H, Johnson, Attorney South Plains Electric Co -Op, Ince P. 0. Drawer 1830 Lubbock, Texas 79408 RE: RESOLUTION 1390 - 5/12/83 Order Granting Rate Increase (Rescinds Reso. 1372 - 4/14/83 Temporary Order) Enclosed herewith to you is a copy of the above referenced Resolution and Order granting the requested rate increase, as approved by the Council May 12, 1983. Please note that item 4 of the Order indicates that SPEC will file with this office a revised tarriff. Please do this at the appropriate time. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give me a call. EVELYN GAFFGA, CMC City Secretary Utility Docket No. EM -120-75 SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 1630 — Lubbock . Texas 79408 Telephone Na. WOO 762-0406 TARIFF: Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock - Texas • SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. • P.O. Grower 1630 — Lubbock . Texas 794013 TARIFF: Electric Service APPLICATION: Ail Territory Served GENERAL RULES t SCOPE OF TARIFF Purpose and Scope of Tariff These rules are intended to set forth a method of operations consistent with the rules of the Public Utilities Commission of Texan and other regulatory bodies, to assure rates, operations and services which are just and reasonable to the consumer and to South Plains Electric Coopers- eInc. supersede cancel aprevious takingf regulations electricand serviceaures Inconsistent therwithand pertaining to the supplying Severability Clause The adoption of these rules will in no way preclude the Cooperative from altering or amending them in whole or in part, or from establishing any other or additional service, equipment, facility or standard upon proper investigation and authority for change. These rules will not relieve in any way a continuity of any of its duties under the laws of this state or the United States. If any provisions of these rules are held invalid. such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of these rules which can be given effect without the Invalid provision,or application, and to this end the provisions of these rules are declared to be severable. These rules shall not be construed so as to enlarge, diminish, modify, or alter the jurisdiction, powers or authority of South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc.. regulatory bodies, or the substantive rights of sny person. General Sources of Authority The rules, regulations and minimum standards governing and regulating the operation of electric service utilities adopted by the Commission, the Articles of Incorporation, the bylaws of the Cooperative as approved and amended from time to time, the politica adopted by the Cooperative's Board of Directorse tl%e rules, regulations and mortgage requirements of the Rural Electrilicatioa Administration (REA) and the'National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC). and the rules, regulaticna and requirements of any other governing body. Applicability These rules, and any modifications thereof and additions thereto lawfully made, are applicable to all standard Cooperative, and toeall rate nsch dulests and nwhichsfrom time now togtime or wmay hbeallawfully y be edetered rmined nto ye and adopted. Availability of Tariff The Cooperative shall make available to the public at its headquarters office in Lubbock, Texas, Its tori!f currently on file with the Commission, and its employees shall lend assistance to seekers of information therefrom and afford inquirers an opportunity to examine such tariff upon request. Utility Locket No. EIA -120-73 Telephone Na (806) 762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock.Texas PUBLIC UT1Lilv .:' • �•' �•.t lir fri►ll,j -' '3, 26 j1 v bu.,. ...........£Y ..........� ..... ari. r CLE RIK Commission Use Only Submitted By Dots MAr�r, 2A. 1980 Docket No. President Effective Date TARwr Electric Service APPUCATKX All Terri! Efhctive Data SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 1630 — Lubbock . Texas 79408 Telephone Na (806} 762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Rood Lubbock.Texas DESCRIPTION OF THE COOPERATIVE'S OPERATIONS I The Cooperative is a non-profit electric cooperative corporation organized under the Texas Electric Cooperative Corporation Act. The Cooperative's offices and warehouse are located at 110 North Amarillo Road in Lubbock. Texas. All business and operational activities are conducted. or supervised from this. location. The Cooperative's business affairs are managed under the direction of and policies set by a Board of Directors con- sisting of seven member -consumers elected by the membership of the Cooperative at membership meetings held annually. in accordance with the Bylaws. The Cooperative's operations are primarily in rural areas of the South Plains of Texas. The greater portion. of its facilities and consumers are located within a 30 -mile radius of Lubbock. Texas. Types of load being served are varied, ranging from rural residential to large industrial. However, the dominant load influence is agricultrual and agribusiness. The load density of. the Cooperative's service area is relatively high in comparison with typical rural areas. There is intensive irrigation development throughout the service area plus non-agri-related residential and commercial develop- ment infiuemxd by proximity to the.City of Lubbock. Construction of electric plant facilities has been principally financed over the years by long-term loans from the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) and in more recent years.. by supplemental long-term loans from the Rational Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC). Additionally. retained margins from operations assigned to the Capital Account of members ('Capital Credits") bas provided a substantial portion of the investment capital for electric plant investment. The Cooperative provides service to slightly over 10.000 member -consumers through 22,000 separately metered points of delivery, served by 3.900 miles of overhead and underground distribution line. 101 miles of 69 KV transmission line and 24 substations.. The total power requirements are supplied at wholesale from Southwestern Public Service CompaiW of Amarillo. Texas. All substations of the Cooperative have tie -line interconnection facilities to other substations but are operated open except for emergency operations. The standard distribution voltage is 7200/12470 volt wye. The present total sub- station capacity is 146.250 KVA. The serving of all field and irrigation development throughout the Operative's service area has brought three-phase service reasonably available to all areas and has resulted in Improved service to all consumers. The terrain of the service area is typical of the South Plains with rock seldom being encountered in the construction of facilities. The exception of terrain is found in the.Yellowhouse Canyon along the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River and off the Caprock in rolling plains. Service is primarily provided by the Cooperatve's personnel with construction contractors being used to augment the i .Cooperative's capabilities during periods of bnormal.demand. for service. The Cooperative has an authorized compli- ment of 107 employees with the normal work fora averaging approximately 100. Operational and construction capabilities include six service crews, three heavy construction crews, three underground crews. one substation and one apparatus crew, one mobile meter test unit and an apparatus shop and meter laboratory. The Engineering Department is directed by a registered professional engineer. The Cooperative has on premise a•Digital 1.1/;4 computer system and substantially all records and reports are so processed and maintained. The current long-range system plan was prepared in 1971 but there has been updating and revision at scheduled intervals since initial preparation. Power requirements studies and financial forecasts are prepared and/or updated at regular intervals and are utilized in the financial and operational management of the Cooperative. Although the Cooperative performs the majority of its own work, consultants are utilized for assistance in preparation of long-range system plans, financial forecasts and other overview type professional service as becomes necessary for direction and audit of the Cooperative's operations. Technical assistance.is readily available from specialists of the Rural Electrifi- cation Administration and the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation. Under a statewide disaster plan coordinated by Texas Electric Cooperatives, inc. of Austin. Texas. construction capabilities are available from other cooperatives for repairs of extreme damage to the electric system caused by ice. storms, tornados, hurricanes .and other major disasters. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS Z r83 mTDOCKET. ordr4822 Submitted Bp A Date Docket• C \ G,.� l�_ t1Li: fffeetive�emfe.. BY ........... Signature (1 Titk President TARIFF CLERK (_1r) t TARIFF: Electric Service APPLICATION: All Territe SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC Utility Docket No. EM -120 P.O. Drawer 1630 — Lubbock . Texas 794013 Telephone Na MO 762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock.Texas GENERAL RULES SERVICE AREA A. .Area Served The Cooperative provides service to all or parts of the cities and counties as follows: 1. Cities a. City of Soyer, Texas b. City of Lubbock, Texas c. A small number of existing meter connections in the City of Slatcn and the City of Abernathy d. City of Shallowater, Texas e. Village of Lake Ransom Canyon, Texas 2. Counties a. Crosby b. Floyd e. Garza - d. Hale e. Rockley f. Lamb �. Lubbock h. Lynn B. Territorial Boundaries The boundaries of the Cooperative's service area are delineated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas in its findings and certification under Dockets ECH-6 and 42 and as amended by Docket 2576. Such territorial boundaries are in their entirety, common with certain other contiguous electric utilities certificated service area and the location of such common boundaries were recommended to the Commission by common agreement. Further recording of the location of these boundaries is held in the office of the Cooperative by the following documentation: 1. Geographic metes and bounds description as agreed to and delivered in writing to each con- tiguous electric utility. .2. By recording on the Cooperative's detailed electric system maps held.readily available at the Cooperative's office for information and assistance to any prospective consumer. FUSUC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS APPROVED } 2'$a DOCKET t 29 3 & iAnil: F CL.ERKC AZfiR1 ,a Rer'sion Srvvaws Chane • Discontinued(D) - Increase it). New N - Reduction R Change in Teat Commission Use Only Submitted By Date March 28. 1980 Docket No. a �=�w - `� 6 President Effective Date Signature - Title SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drower 1830 Lubbock , Teats T9408 TARIFF. Electric Savin APpLiCATION: All Territory Sawed i ° Effective Dote aevisieit No. Section No. 10u Utility Docket No. EM -120.' Telephone Na (800 762-0406 Office: (ION. Amarillo Rood Lubbock, Teri -Section No. GEll1IiL.RUI.ES N}�iDFRSRIT A. Appllcatim for Nenberabip Any persm. firmw association, corpomtion, partnership, or political body or subdivision thereof may become a member '. of the cooperative bys 1. Nuking a written application for membership therein; 2. -Agreeing to Purchase from tha Cooperative electric energy as hereinafter specified; i. Agreeing to amply with and be bound by the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Cooperative and any rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Direct=*, and such other ruts as may be required by the Public:Utilitins Commission of Taus or governmental authority; s. paying a•membership fee of SS.oa as specified; provided, howevery that no parson, firm, association, corporation. partnership -or political body or subdivision thereof shall become a member unless and until he or it has been accepted for membership under rules established by the Board of Director's. No sa<mbair may hold more thea one membership is the Cooperative, and.no membership in the Cooperative shall be transferable$.except as provided in the Bylaws or the lava of Tesco. B. 1bn-Discr1m1nation 1. purpose - To set forth rules and regulations applicable to the services offered by the Cooperative to its membership and to the general public and to insure conplianoa with the provisions of federal and state lava. 2. Ion • That no person shall. oa the ground of race, creed. color. or national origin, be excluded from participa- ting , be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in the benefits and services offered by the Cooperative to its membership and to the general public. The Cooperative shall not. on the ground of race, creed. color or national origins a. Refuse or fail to accept applications for membership or discriminate in the terms and conditions of memberships or in any other requirements incidmt to the furnishing of electric aezvica; b. Refuse or fail to extend, car discriminate in the extension of electric service to unserved persons, e. Deny to any person the benefits of improvement. expansion or upgrading. or discriminate among Consumers in improving$ expanding or upgrading electric service; d. Discriminate in respect of rates fore or terms of Conditions Of service among consumers.; a. Exclude any mamber from parrticipatirsg ass any netting of tux members, -discriminate among the members in respect to the exercise of any of their rights as members. or in the meaner of the exercise of such rights; f. Exclude any consumer from. deny any consumer the use of, or discriminate against any consumer in his use of any -of the Cooperative's facilities. erg : g. Discriminate with respect to use made of the Cooperative's meeting Toms, or in anyr.other programs of the Coop- trativa offered to the general public. The Cooperative winsubmit such reports. and Cause such public or other acticas to be placed. as will be required fro time to time by Section YI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or as amended. PUBUG UT1Lfly COMMISSION OF TEXAS - APPRova) Am 2'800 DOC,iET k 293674 FILE , ................. BY....... Commission Use Only Submitted By Date March 28. 1480 pocket No. Effective Dot* Sipnotur! � THIe President SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P 0. Droner 1630 — Lubbock. Texas 79406 TARIFF. Electric Service APPLIC.AT106t All Territory Served Telephone No. (SW 762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Rood Lubbock. Texas GENERAL RULES I DEFINITIONS J As used in these rules, unless the context requires otherwise. the following words shall have the indicated meaning: (1) All words defined in the Substantive Rules of the public Utility Commission of Texas shall have the same meaning as indicated therein. (2) Construction Agreement: A special written agreement between consumer and the Cooperative required as a pre- requisite to construction to certain classes of service. (3) Construction Charge: As used in these rules, meaning and application synonymous with •Contribution in Aid of Construction.' (4) Contribution in Aid of Construction: Money paid by a consumer to the Cooperative for construction of electric facilities and is non-refundable.. (5) Consumer: Any person. firm, partnership, corporation, municipality, cooperative organization, governmental agency. etc. provided.with electric service by the Cooperative. This term used in these rules is synonymous with •Customer• in the substantive rules of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. (6) Consumer Classes: a. Basic Consumer Class - Consumers having permanent electric service need that can usually be satisfied with single-phase service. Includes residential single family dwelling units. separately metered apartments. duplexes. and condominium; also includes electric service required.to support a residence such as a separate water well. b. General Service Consumer Class � All consumers using electric service except for those consumers in the Basic. Parer, and Large Consumer groups. Includes electric service for retail stores, schools and public buildings, public or private -shops. apartment buildings. general farmstead use or small commercial, in- dustriai. and manufacturing plants requiring less than 50 KVA of capacity. e. Power Consumer Class - Principal electric use being for the serving of motors. Limited -to use for irrigation..cotton ginning and oil field pumping. d. Large Power Class.- Unclassified use requiring 50 KVA transformer capacity or greater. (7) Cooperative: South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. (8) Cooperative's Electric System: All of the Cooperative's electric plant facilities. (9) Cooperative's Office: The Operative's headquarters at 110 North Amarillo Road. Lubbock. Texas. from which location all office. warehousing, business and.operational transactions are conducted and/or supervised. (10) Electric Teras: a. Ampere - The practical unit of electric. current flow or speed measurement (measured by use of ammeter). b. Volt - The practical unit of Electromotive Force (e.m.f.) measurement which drives or impels the flow of electric current (measured by use of volt -meter). . e. Watt - The practical unit of apparent electric -power of demand measurement (one volt-ampere). d. Kilowatt - One thousand (1.000) watts of electric power or demand. e. Kilowatt Hour - The practical unit of electric work measurement. (One kilowatt for one hour). f. Kilovolt -Ampere (KYA) - The instantaneous quantity of electric capacity delivered, and•is equal to 1,000 volt-amperes. The unit -of this •apparent* electric power is the Kilovolt -Ampere. g. Reactive Kilovolt -Ampere - The inactive component of apparent electric parer, the kilowatt is the active component. Termed Kilovar (KYAR). h. Power Factor - Is the ratio of 'apparent* electric parer (KVA)_to the actual or 'real" power (KW). Ratio: Real Parer iri KW Apparent ower n 1. Load Factor- Is &.percentage of the maximum possible use of the demand. KWH used x 100 Annual Load Factor Wxx 8760 KWH used x 100 Monthly Load Facto PUBLIC UTjuV po W ISSION OF TEXAS Commission Use only Submitted 8y Daft MM 2Z'OQQDOCKET & r. 48 22 FILL Effective Dori.,, BY Signature .�� Title TARIFF CLERK %e"N SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock , Texas 79408 Telephone No. MW 762-0406 TARIFF: Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road APPUCATIOht All TaTitory Served Lubbock.Texas Effective Dote Recision Na Section No. Sup -Section Na action TitleSub- Section Title S GENERAL RULES DEFINITIONS - Continued J. Kit toad - The Kilowatts supplied during any fifteen (15) minute period of maximum use within a current month. E. Connected toad - A total of the rated capacities of energy -consuming equipment. 1. Horsepower - One horsepower is the equivalent of 746 watts. (11) Consumer's System: The total of the consumer's electric wiring system. (12) Neter loop: That segment of the consumer's wiring system provided for the convenience of installation of the Cooperative's metering equipment. (13) Point of Attachment: The location on &.building. or upon the consumer's premises to which the•Cooperative shall attach the secondary service conductor. (14) Point of Delivery: The point on the Cooperative's electric system where delivery of electric service is made to the consumer's system. (15) Meter Base: The apparatus required to receive the Cooperative's meter. (16) Primary Service: Electric service delivered to the consumer's system at the primary distribution voltage of the Cooperative. (17) Secondary Service: Electric service delivered to the consumer's system at voltages of the consumer's application and use. (18) Service Conductor: The secondary conductor extending from the transformer or secondary voltage system of_ the Cooperative to a point of attachment on the consumer's premises. (19) Service Entrance: The electrical equipment and apparatus furnished by the consumer to provide for the connection of electric service and to distribute power into the consumer's electrical circuits. (20) Service Leads: The conductor from the consumer's service entrance apparatus to be connected to the Coopera- tive's service conductor. (21) Holidays: Special days observed by the closing of the Cooperative's office as designated by Board of Directors Policy. (22) Member: Any consumer receiving electric service from the Cooperative who has applied for and has been accepted into membership in accordance with the Bylaws of the Cooperative. This term under these rules is synonymous with 'consumer.'. (23) office Hours: Time during which the Cooperative's office is open for business with the consumers and the general public. (24) Premises or Consumer Premises: A tract of land or real estate, including.bulldings and other appurtenances thereon. (25) Type of Service: Service classified.in accordance with the period the Cooperative can reasonably anticipate that the service will be required by the consumer. a. Permanent Service - The consumer indicates, and the Cooperative can reasonably expect that there will be continued use of the service over an extended period of time. b. Temporary Service - Service for limited periods of use typified by service to fence chargers. for construction power. fireworks stands. oil well drilling. etc. (26) REA: Rural Electrification Administration. United States Department of Agriculture, Washington. D.C. (27) CFC: National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation. Washington. D.C. (28) load Management: Voluntary participation'by consumer to allow Cooperative to shift. shed. or shave N electric service consumption to order to shape Cooperative load curve to the most efficient configuration. (29) Prepayment: An amount paid. to the Cooperative by the consumer for future payment of electric service to a N point of delivery at which no valid need now exists for.electric service, or electric service is requested far in advance of need for such service; the amount shall be equal to Cooperative construction costs. plus cost of removal, and materials used for construction but not salvageable. The amount shall be used to defray applicable rate billing for 48 months (does not include adjustments included in Section 20.01). Any amount remaining after 48 months shall then become a contribution in aid of construction. Commission-"VOnly Submitted By� Dote No. DOMET Si _y� \ 1T \t tie Effective Date M ' t1,w •Y,• '................B • ........... j� SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock . Te:as 79408 Telephone Na (806) 762-0406 TARIFF. Electric SeMce Office: 110 N. Amarillo Rood APPLICAI'M All Territory Served Lubbock, Texas Effeciivs para Revision Na Section No. I Sub -Section No. Section TitleSub- Section Title GMERAL RULES DEFINITIONS - Continued (30) Qualifying cogeneration facility: An owner or operator, not primarily engaged in the generation of electric power, but has a unit(s) for production of small amounts of electric, steam or other form of useful energy.. as described under Public Law 95-617 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of. 1975. Rights therein - Inn for interconnect and parallel operation with South Plains Electric Cooperative. Inc.. are detailed In Tariff Section 60.06. - PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSiON OF TEXAS — APPROVED MAR 2283 DOMIX 48 22 RLE . .... .... BY . TARIFF CLERK �W I& Revision Symbols Chance (CI- Disconti—d D - Increase 1 -New N - Reduction (RI- Change in Test OMT 111 Commission Use Only Submittid !y • Date Docket No. � t Effective Date Signature Title CONFORMED COPY CONTRACT BETWEEN -THE CANADIAN RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY AND - SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. 0"ZZIAN RIVER PROJECT, TEXAS TYPE OF CONTRACT: ELECTRIC POWER SERVICE CONTRACT • PURPOSE: Provides for. Delivery of Electric Power and Energy and R+ -laced Services PUBLIC. UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS APPROVED t MAR 2Z'83 DOOM Lt tiLE.............. ...,`BY ..........,....... TARIFF CLERK fAS Article. Page No. Preamble........... ................. ........ 1 Preliminary Recitals .........:............. 1 1, General Definitions 1 -.2 2. Membership..............................,.. 2 g. Electric Service to be Furnished 2 - 2 - 4. Schedule of Rates ............................ g 5. Billings and Payments....................,.. 8 6. Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Facilities Furnished by the Cooperative.. g 7. Construction and Maintenance of Authority's Facilities'... ............. 4 • r S. License to the Cooperative 4 C, g, Continuity of Electric Service to be Furnished.................................... -4 10. Uncontrollable Forces ...................... •4 - 5 11.. Metering.................................... 5 12. Prior Approval ...........................:.. 5 13. Term of Contract 6 14. Nondiscrimination in Employment 6 Schedule LC-CRA 1 - 2 PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS -APPROVED 022.83- DOCKET *. f 4822 • FILE ........... BY'...N...... ....... TARIFF CLERK CONTRACT Between the CANADIAN RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY and SOUTH PIAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE for 'Electric Power and Energy to Serve the Canadian River Project, Texas • THIS CONTRACT, made this 30th day of September.- , 196 4 , between the CANADIAN'RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY, represented by the officer executing this contract, and the South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc., its successors and assigns. WITNESSETH: _ .... . WHEREAS, the Act of Congress, effective,December 29, 1950 (64 Stat.'1124), authorized the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Canadian River Project, Texas, and by contract dated November 28, .1960, the Authority has contracted with the United States for payment of the reimbursable costs of the project as required by the authorizing, legislation, and for assumption of the care, operation, and maintenance of ^=-Ject-works-upon--projectcnmpietion, and, WHEREAS, the Authority desires to contract with the Cooperative for electric service as required to properly operate the project commencing on the date the Authority assumes responsibility for the care, operation, and maintenance of the project. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein ' set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows: ' GENERAL DEFINITIONS' 1. -Where used in this contract: a. Authority - shall mean the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, an authority duly created and. existing under the laws of the State of'Texas, acting through its representatives duly authorized by its Board of Directors. b. Cooperative - shall mean the South Plains Electric' Cooperative, Inc.-, a cooperative duly organized, created, and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State .of Texas, and authorized to do business in. the. State of Texas. NBUG UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS APPROVED t 22'83 DOCKET. 48 22 FILE.......... . BY .................. TARIFF CLERK c. United States - shall mean the United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Interior of the United States or his duly authorized representative. d.. Project - shall mean the Canadian River Project, Texas, as authorized by the Act of Congress, dated December .29 , 1950 ,(64 Stat. 1124) . e. Repayment Contract - shall mean Contract No. 14-06-500-485, dated November 28, 1960, between the United States Department.of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, and the Canadian River. Municipal Water Authority, Texas. MEMBERSHIP 2. It is agreed that -the -Authority shall, -become a member of the Cooperative; provided, .however, it is understood .and agreed that the Authority assumes no duty or liability by virtue. of such membership, and such membership shall in nowise affect or alter the terms of `this agreement -regardless of the present or future provisions of the charter, bylaws, or any action of the Cooperative. Inas- established membership fee of $5.00 shall be waived. ELECTRIC SERVICE TD BE FURNISHED 3. a. The Cooperative, undo -r the terms and.conditions stipu- lated herein, will furnish electric service to the Authority, from and after the date of initial service as defined in Section (b),of Article 13, at the following points, hereinatte+r referred to as points of delivery: (1) Pumping Flamt No. 6 located near'Lubbock at the beginning of thc- Southwest Aqueduct. (2) Pumping Plant No. 9 located approximately 3 miles west of Lubbock, Texas, and vicinity of Southwest Aqueduct Station 599+00. (3) Pumping Plant No. 10 located approximately it miles west of Lubbock,•Texas, and vicinity of Southwest Aqueduct Station 1098+00. b. Electric power and energy furnished hereunder will be delivered to the /kuthority as three-phase alternating current, at a nominal frequency of sixty (60) cycles per second and at a`nominal delivery voltage of 480 volts and will be measured at the points of delivery established in Section a hereof. Electric power -and energy will be delivered in amounts require;d at the identified points of delivery adequate. to permit operation of facilities at the pumping plants in accordance with operating conditions and procedures established herein or in accordance•with written requests received from the Authority. -The title to electric energy shad- ,pawsLto the Authority at the load side of the- Cooperative's metering equipment. -2- PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS APPROVED MAR 22'83 DOCKEF 4822 `ILE .................. ............ . . BY ................ 00 TARIFF CLERK c. The Cooperative will furnish all transmission, trans- , formation, and delivery facilities necessary to effect dr-livery of electric power and energy, as provided hereunder, to the point at which the 480-volt circuit of the Authority attaches to the 480-volt circuit of the Cooperative at each of the points of delivery established in Section (a) of this article. 'SCHEDULE OF BATES 4. a. The Authority shall pay for electric service furnished by the Cooperative hereunder in accordance with the charges and conditions set out in South Plains Electric Cooperative's Schedule IC-CRA, attached hereto and made a part hereof. b. The Authority agrees that if, at any time, the rate under which the Cooperative purchases electric energy at wholesale is modified, the Cooperative may make a corresponding modification .in the rate for service hereunder. If at any time the Cooperative .promulgates .a rate schedule superseding the rate schedule the+ri in effect under this contract, it will promptly notify. the Authority thervoi', • Said, superseding rate schedule, ' as of its effective date, shall become effective as to-this contract unless the Authority, by notice in writing giv--n to the Cooperative within 180 days after notice to it by the Cooperative of promulgation of said super- seding Fate schedule, shall el"ct to temins.tc this contract effective as of such date not more than one year subse4uent thereto .as the Authority shall therein specify. In -the event of such termination, said super"ding rate schedule shall not bet effective during the period of the remaining unexpired term of this contract oz during a period of one year from the date of notice to the Authority of the promulgation of said superseding rate schedule , whichever period is shorter. BILLINGS AND PAYMEBTS 5. The Cooperative will submit statements.to thR Authority on or before the 10th day of each month covaring Electric service- furnished during the. preceding monthly biltirg period. -and payments will be. due and payable by the Authority on the 25th day of -t.he month in which the state- ment is received. •CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE , OF FACILITIES FURNISHED BY TIM COOPERATIVE 6. In conjunction with, and ab a part of the electric service to .be provided, the Cooperativ.: .shall construct, operate, and maintain its power syStem.at its sole-Nxper_se and in a manner consistent with sound ••eiectric utility practices. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF JOW APPROVED : • -3- MAR 2283 aociclT . 14822 FILE, ...................BY .......:..,..., TARIFF CLERK CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF AUTHORITY S FACILITIES 7. The Authority shall operate and maintain the Project facilities in a manner which will not interfere with the. Cooperative's ability to meet its obligations under this contract or its ability to provide electric service to other Cooperative customers; Provided, That upon notice given as far in advance as possible, the Authority shall have the right to shut down any or all of the Project facilities for routine or emergency maintenance as required. LICENSE TO THE COOPERATIVE S. The Authority hereby grants the Cooperative a license to operate, maintain, repair, and replace all of its constructed facilities located within the plant site for each of Pumping Plants Nos. 8, 9, and 10, including necessary rights of ingress and "gress for exercising said license. Said license and rights of irgrf•s� and egress shall remain in effect during the term of this contract and any i-ontinuation . thereof, and shall expire coincidentally with the expiration. of said -contract. All Cooperative • facilities shall be and rr:main the property of the Cooperative notwith- standing that the.sam« may have been affixed -to the premise�s,'and the Cooperative shall have a reasonable time after the expiration of said license within which to remo;rn said facilities. CONTINUITY OF ELEC—IRIC SERVICE TO BE FURNISHED 9.- The electric service, :except as otherwise specified herein, will by furnished continuousiy.except (1) for interruptions or reductions due to uncontrollable forces, as defined herein, (2) for interruptions or reductions due to operation o: devices installed for power system protection; and (3) for temporary interruptions or reductions, which, in the opinion of the Cooperative, .are necessary "or desirable for the purposes of maintenance., repairs, replacements, installation of equipment, or in7estigations and inspection.. The Cooperative. except in case e,f emergency as determined by the Cooperative, will give the Authority'r-asonable advance notice of such temporary interruptions or reductions and will remove the cause thereof with diligence. Whenever an emergency occurs, the Cooperative will promptly thereafter notify the Authority of its nature with an estimate of the duration of the resulting interruption or reduction in service. UNCONTROLLABLE FORCES 10. Neither party shall be. considered to be in default in respect to any obligation hereunder, if prevented from fulfilling such obligation by reason of uncontrollable forces, the term uncontrollable forces being deemed for the purpose of this contract to mean any cause.beyond the control of the party affected,•including, but not limited to fallure. of facilities, flood, earthquake, storm, lightning, fire, -epidemic, war., riot, civil disturbance,' - -4 -,, Pusuc unu m OF texas pm 22 M • .482$ �....... ..... _.... air _...............,. . '(AMFF cLEIRK -labor disturbance including strikes, sabotage, and restraint by court or public authority, which by exercise of due diligence and foresight, such party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid. Either party rendered unable to fulfill any obligation by reason of uncontrollable forces shall exercise due diligence to remove such inability with all reasonable dispatch. METERING The total electric power and energy delivered to the Authority will be measured by metering equipment to be furnished and main- tained by the Cooperative. Meters shall be sealed and the seals shall be broken only upon occasions when the meters are to be inspected, tested, or adjusted, and representatives of the Authority shall be afforded -reasonable opportunity to be present upon such occasions. Metering equipment shall be _inspected and/or tested at least once each year by the Cooperative -and at any reasonable time upon request therefor by either party. Any metering equipment found to be defective or inaccurate shall be repaired or readjusted or replaced. Should any meter fail to register, the electric power and energy actually delivered to Authority. during such period of failure to register shall, for billing purposes, be estimated by the Cooperative from the best information available, with Authority prior to billing, afforded reasonable notice and opportunity to seek adjustments where such may appear justified by it. b. If any of the inspections and/or tests provided .for herein disclose an error exceeding 'two percent (2%), correction based upon the inaccuracy found shall be made of the records of electric 'service furnished since the beginning of the monthly billing period immediately preceding the billing period during which the test was made; Provided. That, no correction shall be made for .a longer period than such inaccuracy may be determined by the parties to have existed. Any correction in billing resulting from such correction in meter records shall be made in the next monthly bill rendered by the Cooperative to the Authority, and such correc- tion vhen•made shall constitute full adjustment of any claim between the parties hereto arising out'of such inaccuracy of metering equipment. PRIOR APPROVAL 12. a. This contract or any agreements or understandings affecting this contract or the Project facilities shall not be binding upon the Authority until approved by the United States. b. This agreement shall not be binding upon the parties until -approved by the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS `. APPROVED MAR 22'83 DOOKET t 4822 FILE ......... BY ................ TARIFF CLERK TERM OF. CONTRACT 13. a. This contract shall become eftective upon its execution and approval by the United States and shall remain in effect to January 1, 1985, and thereafter, until terminated by written notice of termination given -by either party to the other at least one year in advance of the effective date thereof. b. The date of initial service hereunder is defined -as the date upon Which the Authority assumes responsibility under the terms of the repayment contract for the care, operation, and maintenance of the Project; Provided, That, the Authority shall have given written notice to the Cooperative thirty (30) days in advance of the date on which the Authority will be ready to receive said electric service.. NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPIAyNXNT 14. In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the parties agree not to discriminate against any employee or applicant.for employment because of race, religion, color, or national origin. The aforesaid provision shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employmcnt, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising, * layoff or termination; rates of -pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprentice- ship. The parties agree to post hereinafter in conspicuous places, available for employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided".by the United States setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. - IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto.have caused this contract to be executed the day and year first above written. -(CORP. SEAL) ATTEST: /s/Doris Alexander Title Secretary THE CANADIAN RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY By /s/ George W. Finger Title President Address c/o First National .Bank Borger, Texas SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (CORP. SEAL) By /s/ R. C. Pace ATTEST:- Title President /s/ Edwin Merrell Address P. O. D aver-3Ll Title Secretary -Treasurer " Lubbock, Texas 79408• PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OFTEXAS -6- APPROVgQ . • W22 83 ©OoKEr rt.4822- FIU................ BY., .............. TARIFF CLERK APPROVAL f This contract for Electric Service from the South Plains Electric Cooperative to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority for the purpose of supplying power to the Canadian River Project is hereby approved. Date. September 80,1964 THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA By /s/ A.. W. Empie Title Acting Regional Director Address P, O. Bos 1609 Amarillo, Texas PUBLIC !UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS • APPROVED MAR 22-'83 DomEr 9 r 4822 HLE .. ... BY . .. .TARIFF CLERK SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. �. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock , Texas 79408 Telephone Na (806) 762-0406 TARIFF: Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amorillo Rood ACXM .rerir»r All r .:....., c.. A Lubbock. Texas Effective Date Revision No. Section No. Sob -Section No. 2 1 20.10 Sheet--L-of I Section Title I Sub- Section Title RATES " SERVICE TO CITY OF LUBBOCK WATER DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE LWD - SERVICE TO CITY OF LUBBOCK WATER DEPARTMENT Availability Available to the City of Lubbock, Texas. Water Department for service to its municipal water system, subject to the estab- lished rules and regulations of the Cooperative. Type of Service Three-phase. 60 cycles, 12.470 volts. 3 wire. Frequency and voltage shall be subject to reasonable variation. Rate Demand Charge: $7.00 per KW of billing demand per month, plus C Energy Charge: 1.204 per KWH per month C Determination of Billing Demand The billing demand shall be the maximum kilowatt demand established by the consumer for any period of fifteen consecutive minutes during the month for which -the bill is rendered. as indicated or recorded by a demand meter and adjusted for power factor as provided below. Power Factor Adjustment The consumer agrees to maintain unity power factor as nearly as practicable. Demand charges will be adjusted to correct for average power factors lower than eighty-five percent (85%). if and when the Cooperative deems necessary. Such adjust- ments will be made by increasing the measured demand one percent (i%) for each one percent (1%) by which the average power factor is less than eighty-five percent (85%) lagging. Billing Adjustments Reference Tariff Sheet No. 20.01. Minimum Annual Charge The minimum annual charge shall be $3,500 or $12.00 per kilowatt of maximum monthly billing demand incurred within a calendar year. whichever is less, but not including any applicable billing adjustments provided for under Tariff Section 20.01. Service Provisions 1. Delive Point - The delivery point shall be the point of attachment of consumer's conductors to the Cooperative's Him a *cation to be mutually agreed upon. adjacent to consumer's well field. All wiring, pole lines and other electric equipment on the load side of the delivery point shall be owned and maintained by the consumer. Terms of Payment Each bill for utility service(s), regardless of the nature of the service(s), is due upon receipt and delinquent 1S days C after issuance unless such day falls on a holiday or weekend, in which use payment is due on the next work day. If full payment is not received in the office of the Cooperative on or before the date such bill is due, the customer's account will be considered delinquent and subject to disconnection in accordance with the rules of the appropriate regulatory authority. Penalty Reference Tariff Sheet No. 30.03. C PUBLIC LMM COMMISSION OF TEXI4S eK Revision mbols Change (C)- Discontinued (0) - Increase 0- NeN N - Reduction R - Chance in ext OnIv 17 Commission Use Only Submitted By Date tsAi� ! I 2 L �' Signatured Q _ Title President I'I TARIFF ECS.. RK •..••• SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock. Texas 79408 ' Telephone Na (806) 762-0406 TARIFF: Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Rood APPLICATION: All Territory Served Lubbock, Texas RATES SCHEDULE OL - OUTDOOR LIGHTING SERVICE Availability Available to consumers of the Cooperative, except in the City of Lubbock, for dusk to dawn outdoor luting in close proximity to existing overhead secondary circuits. Also. available to incorporated cities. towns. an villages for delivery and use within areas certified to the Cooperative by the public Utility Commission of Texas, subject to the established rules and regulations of the Cooperative. Type of Service Unmetered electric energy to lighting units. furnished, installed and maintained by the Cooperative. Frequency and voltage shall be subject to reasonable variation. Rate Per Light for Month Light mounted on wooden pole with bracket attachment and connected to overhead secondary unit. . 6.000 lumen outdoor lamp. luminaire and refractor globe 9 53.98 per month 12.000 lumen outdoor lamp. luminaire and refractor globe 0 $5.98 per month Multiple light discount: For multiple units, the following discount will apply: 21-50 lights 25t per unit per month Over 50 lights 50t per unit per month Billing Adjustments Reference Tariff Sheet No. 20.01. KWH Use For the purpose of adjustments as provided for herein, the estimated energy use per month per lighting unit shall be com- puted at 77 KWH for 6,000 lumens and at 103 KWH for 12.000 lumens. Conditions of Service 1. The Cooperative shall furnish, install. operate, and maintain the outdoor lighting equipment including lamp, luminaire. bracket attachment and control device on an existing wooden pole of the Cooperative, when one is readily available. electrically connected so that the power for operation of light does not pass through the meter for the consumer's other usage, at a location mutually agreeable to both the Cooperative and the consumer. The Cooperative shall furnish and install a wooden pole if required for the outdoor light. within 150 feet of existing secondary circuits. 2. The Cooperative shall maintain the lighting equipment. including lamp replacement. at no additional cost to the con- sumer within 72 hours after the consumer notifies the Cooperative of the need for maintenance of the lighting equipment. 3. The lighting equipment shall remain the property of the Cooperative. The consumer shall protect the lighting equipment from deliberate damage 4. The consumer shall allow authorized representatives of the Cooperative to enter upon the consumer's premises and to trim trees and shrubs as necessary for maintenance of the lighting equipment and for removal of the lighting equip- . ment upon termination of service under this schedule. 5. The Cooperative and the consumer may execute an agreement for service under this schedule for a period of not less than one (1) year. 6. Should a citytom, or village designate use of metal standards, then the added average cost in place of such units above the average installed cost of a thirty-foot (30') wooden pole will be paid by the consumer. Terms of Payment Each bill for utility service(s), regardless of the nature of the service(s),'is due upon receipt and delinquent 15 days after issuance unless such day falls on a holiday or weekend. in°which case payment is due on the next work day. If full payment is not received in the office of the Cooperative on or before the date such bill is due, the customer's account will be considered delinquent and subject to disconnection in accordance with the rules of the appropriate regulatory authority. Penalty PU$LIC UT1t Rl• ^'" 3"i"ctn y OF TEXT Reference Tariff Sheet No. 30.03. APPA jV.�D C C C C R C CommissionUs Only Submitted 8y Date Docket ..'�'r���}�"'�-�, ......v..v" Dock Signatwe tie President Effective Date — SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. .• P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock , Texas 79406 TARIFF. Electric Service Telephone No. (806) 762-0406 Office: !ION. Amarillo Road Lubbock, Texas Effective Date Revision Na Section No. Sub -Section No. She t Section Titleub- Section Title RATES MUNICIPAL STREET LIGHTING - SYSTEM SERVICE SCHEDULE MSL -SS MUNICIPAL STREET LIGHTING - SYSTEM SERVICE Availability Available to incorporated cities, torn, and villages for use within areas certified to the Cooperative by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. subject to established rules and regulations. Type of Service Single-phase service at primary or secondary voltage for delivery to street lighting facilities and systems arced and main- tained by the municipality. Frequency and voltage shall be subject to reasonable variation. Rate Customer Charge: $17.00 per month plus. C Energy Charge: 1.341t per KWH for all KWH used per month C Minimum Monthly Charge The minimum monthly charge under the above rate shall be 51.00 per lighting unit served from the Cooperative's distribution system. but not including any applicable billing adjustments provided for under Tariff Section 20.01. Conditions of Service 1. Service will be delivered at the Cooperative's distribution system, with all necessary wiring therefrom to the street lighting system to be furnished and maintained by the consumer. 2. Service delivered hereunder will be used exclusively for street lighting purposes. Billing Adjustments Reference Tariff Sheet No. 20.01. Terms of Payment Each bill for utility service(s). regardless of the nature of the service(s), is due upon receipt and delinquent 15 days C after issuance unless such day falls on a holiday or weekend, in which case payment is due on the next work day. If full - payment is not received in the office of the Cooperative on or before the date such bill is due. the customer's account .will be considered delinquent and subject to disconnection in accordance with the rules of the appropriate regulatory authority. Penalty Reference Tariff Sheet No. 30.03. PUB C UTiLnY COMMISSiON OF TEXAS APPROVED \ ,% iK Revision Symbols Cho C e - Discontinued (D) - Incase (11- New N - Reduction R - Chon e i T 1 ominission Use Only Submitted By Dote Docket. No. Y ••-•-••••""•"�+ -6CFF CLERK Signature o Title _ President SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Drawer 1630 — Lubbock , Texas 79408 TARIFF. Electric Service Telephone Na (806) 762-0406 Office: I IO N. Amarillo Road APPLICATION: All Territory Served Lubbock, Texas Effective Date IRevision No. Section No. Su0-Section Na May 1983 Ori anal 4 f ection Title cab- Sepion Title RATESE I IRRIGATION SERVICE, EXPERIMENTAL, CONTROLLED Availability Available to consumers of the Cooperative for experimental controlled service to irrigation pump motors whose nameplate capacity is equal to or greater than five (5) horsepower and subject to the established rules and regulations of the Coopera- tive covering this service. and subject to an executed agreement for such service. Type of Service Single or three-phase. 60 cycles, at standard secondary voltages. The Cooperative may limit the maximum horsepower rating of motors where such may cause interference to other consumers. Frequency and voltage shall be subject to reasonable variation. Rate Sumer: (July through October billing cycle) Demand Charge: All shall include up to 100 KMH per horsepower per season exclusive of billing adjustments under Tariff Section 20.01. Control Period _Amount per Horsepower None $20 per horsepower per season a. 1 day per week 6 discount of $2.00 per horsepower S18 per horsepower per season b. 2 days per week 0 discount of 55.00 per horsepower $15 per horsepower per season c. 3 days per Creek i discount of 58.00 per horsepower $12 per horsepower per season d. Total Control p discount of $12.00 per horsepower S 8 per horsepower per season Energy Charge: 3.721t per KMH for all KMH used in excess of 100 KMH per horsepower per season exclusive of billing adjustments under Tariff Section 20.01. Minter: (November through June billing cycle) Energy Charge: 2.8f per KMH for all KMH used. Types of Control Available 1. Total control - the Cooperative may control the operation of the irrigation pump(s) at any time. but not to exceed: a. 12 hours in any daily 24-hour period; b. 42 hours in any consecutive seven-day period; c. 120 hours in any consecutive 30 -day period. 2. Limited days per week control - the consumer shall choose the number of days of control. up to three. and the Coopera- tive may interrupt the operation of the irrigation pump(s) as predetermined and scheduled by the Cooperative for the growing season, but not to exceed 12 hours in any daily 24-hour period. The Cooperative reserves the right to make periodic reassignment of the day(s) of control. Any notice of reassignment of control day(s) shall be made in writing. Control Equipment on Members' Premises For the control equipment required at the irrigation pump meter. the member will pay to the Cooperative a non-refundable fee to defray the control equipment cost. The power supply for the control equipment will be obtained from the member's metered power serving the pump motor. Any interference by the member to the control equipment shallresult in the demand charge being billed as though no control was being implemented. Determination of Horsepower The horsepower for billing purposes shall be the motor manufacturer's nameplate rating of horsepower output, except that. if the Cooperative so elects, it shall be determined by actual measurements of power input during a period of maximum nor=mal use. less an allowance of ten percent (i0%) of input for motor losses. Annual Minimum Charge The annual minimum; charge under the above rate shall be $10 per horsepower of connected load but not less than $100. In the event electric facilities are initially made available for service for only a portio will be reduced in ratio of the period of availability. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF Or APPROVED evia�On Srmoors Chance CI- niwt tin f int _ .......-.- J. I ..___.... _ . _ . WA DOCKET LIFIL,Commiasi� UseQgIX....... ......Submitted !1 R. D. McCollister Dote J3nuary14. 1983DWAINIFF CLERK Sillnotun� "'�` Tltte President Effective Date C� SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. _ P.O. Drawer 1630 — Lubbock . Texas 79406 Telephone No. (8067 762-0406 TARIFF. Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Rood APPLICATION: All Territory Served Lubbock. Texas Effectwe Oate Revision No Section No. Sub -Section No 14 2 t 2 Section Title Sub- Section Title IRRIGATION SERVICE, EXPERIMENTAL. CONTROLLED RATES Power Factor Adjustment The consumer agrees to maintain unity factor as nearly as practicable. The horsepower for billing purposes will be adjusted for consumers with 50 horsepower or more to correct or average power factors lower than eighty-five (85%). and may be so adjusted for other consumeri if and when the Cooperative deep necessary. Such adjustments will be made by increasing the horsepower one percent (i%) by which the average power factor is less than eighty-five percent (85%) lagging. Billing Adjustments Reference Tariff Sheet 20.01. Terms of Payment Should the total of all monthly* billings in a calendar year be less than the annual minimum charge, the consumer, will, at the end of the year. pay the difference between the total billings exclusive of billing adjustments under Tariff Section 20.01. and the annual minimum charge specified herein. Each bill for utility service(s), regardless of the nature of the service(s), is due upon receipt and delinquent 15 days after issuance unless such day fails on a holiday or weekend. in which case payment is due on the next work day. if full payment is not received in the office of the Cooperative on or before the date such bill is due, the customer's account will be considered delinquent and subject to disconnection in accordance with the rules of the appropriate regulatory authority. Penalty Reference Tariff Sheet No. 30.03. ' PuBUC unLITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS APPROVED 2283 nOcl(ET ,..,... RLE.................. BY .................. TARIFF CLERK iK Rewwon symbols Ch t C - Discontinued (D) - Increase 11- New N - Reduction R - Chane in Text 0nl Commission Use Only R. D. McCallister January 14, 1983 Submitted 8y Date Docket � President Effective Date Signature Title SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC ('OOPERATIVE.INC. v. P.O. Droner 1630 — Lubbock . Texas 79408 TARIFF. Electric Service APPLICATION: All Territory Served Effective Date Revision No. Sectoon No. -AA.Y. iil fi 1 an Utility Docket No. Ekt-12(1-7S Telephone Na (806) 762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amorillo Road Lubbock.Texos PIIAI Ir COMMISSION OF TEXAS W Revision Symbols Chan a(C)- Oisconbnued(0)- Increase 0-New(N)- Reduction R - Ch ae in Test OnIv Commission Use Only Submitted By We an et Nip '-"29316:9- OR President Effective Date Signature e. Title ........' I C C TABLE Or CONTENTS SUB -SECTION SUBJECT .01 Consumer Relations A. Information to Consumer B. Consumer Complaints C. Cooperative's Response D. Deferred Payment Plans .02 Refusal to Serve A. Compliance of Applicant B. Applicant's Recourse C. Insufficient Grounds for Refusal to Serve .03 Discontinuance of Service A. Due Date E. Penalties C. Disconnection of Service D. Disconnection for Payment by Invalid Check .04 Consumer Deposits A. Applications for Service - Now Consumers B. Application for Additional Service - Present Consumers C. Reestablishing Service Disconnected for Non-payment . D. Records of Deposits E. Refund of Deposits F. Upon Sale or Transfer of the Cooperative G. Complaint by Applicant or Consumer B. Advance Payments .05 Billing and Collecting A. Rendering and Farm of Bills B. Information on Bill C. Estimated Neter Readings D. Disputed Bills E. Reconnect and Collection Fees T. Fraudulent use of Electric Service .06 Service Agreements A. Membership and Electric Service Agreement B. Agreement for Outdoor Lighting Service PIIAI Ir COMMISSION OF TEXAS W Revision Symbols Chan a(C)- Oisconbnued(0)- Increase 0-New(N)- Reduction R - Ch ae in Test OnIv Commission Use Only Submitted By We an et Nip '-"29316:9- OR President Effective Date Signature e. Title ........' I C C SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC utility Docks• No. EM -120-73 P.O. Drawer 1630 — Lubbock . Taxes 79406 Telephone Na (606) M-0406 TARIFF: Electric Service Of ties: 110 N. Amarillo Road APPLICATION: All Territory Served Lubbock, Texos Effective Dots Revision Na Section No. sub -section No. Section Title Sub -Section Titlt CONSUMER SERVICE CONSUMER RELATIONS A. -Information to Consumer' 1. The Cooperative shall maintain a current set of maps showing the physical locations of its facilities. All facilities shall be labeled to indicate the size, nominal eapacity and valtage. or any pert inent'information which will accurately describe the Cooperative's facilities. These maps, or such other maps as may be required by the Commission shall be kept in the Cooperative's office and will be available for the Commission inspection during normal working hours. The Cooperative shall have available at its office, maps, plans, or records of its immediate area, with such other information as may be necessary to enable the Cooperative to advise applicants, and others entitled to the information, as to the facilities available for serving that locality; 2. The Cooperative shall assist the consumer or applicant in selecting the most economical rate schedule; 3. In compliance with the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Cooperative shall notify consumers affected by a change in rates or schedule of classification; 4. The Cooperative shall post a notice in a conspicuous place in its business office where appli- cations'for service are received, informing the public that copies of its rate schedules and rules relating to the service of the Cooperative, as filed with the Commission, are available for inspection,, 5. The Coope reasonably shallrequest; asuch nd additional information an rates and services as the con- r may • fi. The Cooperative shall, upon request, inform its consumers as to the methods of reading meters. B. Consumer complaints 1. Upon complaint to the. Cooperative by a consumer either at its office, by letter or by telephone the Cooperative shall promptly make a suitable investigation and advise the complainant of the. results thereof. It shall keep a record of all complaints which shall show the name and �. address of the complainants- the date and nature of the complaint and the adjustment or dispcsi- tion thereof for a period of two years subsequesnt to the final settlement of the complaint. Complaints with reference to rates or chargis which require no further action by the Coopera- tive will not be recorded. 2. In the event the consumer is dissatisfied with the Cooperative's report. the Cooperative will advise such consumer of the Public Utility Commission complaint process. C. Cooperative's Response Upon receipt of a complaint, either by letter or by telephone, from the -Commission on behalf of a consumer, the Cooperative shall make a suitable- investigation and advise the Commission of the results thereof. Initial response to the Commission rill be made within thirty (30) days. D. Deferred Payment Plans The Cooperative may make available to its consumers a deferred payment plan when failure to pay Is due to an emergency or other reasonable inability to pay and a short extension of time to pay will prevent disconnect of service and further, when deposits are required under these rules, either upon application for service or because of unsatisfactory payment history. For the purpose of determining reasonableness under these rules, the following shall be considered: a. Residential service need b.- Size of delinquent account ~ e. Consumers ability to pay d. Consumers payment history e. Time that debt has been outstanding f. Reasons for.failure to pay Z.. In cases of impoundment of decedent's assets pending probation of decendent's estate. eF Rr*iwcn 5 s -ChangeACP DisconthnuedID - Inemose 011- New N - Reduction (RI- Aon -Usk only Submitted By Date Mar h 281 980 kPE"W"r4W Docket No. Ftfli� 2t �tftctDw�reT SiQndture t� . cJ.9.�-. _Titre President to By. ......... .. TARIFF CLERK SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. '. P.O. Drawer 1630 — Lubbock . Texas 79408 TARIFF. Electric Service Telephone No. (800 762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road APPLJCATIOM All ifory Served Lubbock. Texos Effective Vale Revision No. Section No. Sub -Section No. • t Section Title Sub- liection Tilli CONSUMER SERVICE CONSUMER RELATIONS 1. Oral Deferred Payment ARreemetit' ; Deferral of payment of up to seven (T) calendar days may be made by oral agreement by tele- phone or personal contact but will be reduced to written memorandum form for the Cooperative's records giving date made, agreed amount of the delinquent bill, end date for payment and name of employee making the agreement with the consumer. Oral deferred payment agreements will • be limited to delinquent amounts for electric service and shall not include the $5.00 member- ship fee nor deposits required for failure to establish credit or because of unsatisfactory payment history. 2. Written Deferred Payment Agreement Deferral of payment of up to thirty (30) calendar days for the delinquent amount of electric bills or up to sixty (60) calendar days for the payment of deposits as required under these rules may be made by written agreement between the Cooperative and the consumer. Such written agreement will include the following provisions: a. Immediately preceding the space provided for the consumer's signature will be printed in bold -face print at least two sizes larger than any other thereon, "If you are not satis- fied with this agreement, do not sign. If you sign this agreement, you give up your right to dispute the amount due under the agreement except for the Cooperative's failure or refusal to comply with the terms of this agreement". b. A five percent (5f) interest charge•on the amount covered by the agreement. 3. Violation of Agreement If a consumer has not fulfilled terms of a deferred payment agreement, written or oral, the Cooperative shall have the right to disconnect service pursuant to disconnection rules hirein and under such circumstances, it shall not be required to offer subsequent negotiations of -. a deferred payment agreement prior to disconnection of service. • In the event that a payment is made under a deferred payment agreement by an invalid check from the consumer that a depository refuses to honor for payment,- then the agreement will be considered broken by the consumer and the Cooperative may disconnect service without further notice to the'consumer. 4. Ron -Discrimination The Cooperative will not refuse an applicant for service nor a present consumer a deferred payment agreement on the basis of race, color, creed, sex or marital status. �,.. •- _ 01M (ff M. aOVIAISSION of texas Commission Ust4 On • Submifttd 0 Signet'. Titlt F' Sitaata++a+ i@1�W�� Wititr Docket No. EM -120-73 SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Drawer 1630 — Lubbock . Texas 79406 TARIFF: Electric Service T - Office 110 N� 76o Rood APPL.ICATIOf1C All Territog Served Lubbock. Tuns Effective Date I Revision Ns. Section No. Sub -Section No •I crigimal 02 1 1 Soclion Title - tenon itlt REFUSAL TO SERVE A. C—pl fazice by Applicant The Cooperative mT declive to serve an applieaat til such applicant bas complied with the auto and municipal regule- Tiens and approved rules and regulations of the Ca perative an file with the Commission governing the service applied for or for the following reasonat L Applicant's facilities inadequate: If the applicant's installation or equipment is known to be hazardous or of such Character that satisfactory service cannot be given; or 2. Tor indebtedummi If the applicant is indebted to any Utility for the sale kind -of service as that applied for; provided however. that in the event the indebtedness of the applicant far service is in disputa. the applicant shall be served Upon complying with the deposit requirement under Section 30.o4 of these rules. i. Refusal to sake deposit: Tor refusal to make a deposit if applicant is regnirsd to make a deposit Under Section 30.04 of these rules E. Applicant's Lxxnn e In the event service is refused an applicant under the provisions of these rules. the Cooperative will inform the appli- cant of the basis of its refusal, and that the applicant any file a eamplaint with the Commission thereon. C. Insufficient Grounds for Refusal to Sere The following shall not constitute sufficient cause for refusal of sarviee to a present consumer or applicants 1. Delinquency in payment for service by a previous oeeupaat of the premises to be servod; 2. !allure to pay for merchandise, or charges, far non -electric service purchased or rendered from the Cooperstive; 3. Failure to pay a bill to earrect previous underbilling due to misapplication of rates more than six months prior to the date of application; t. Yiolatioa of the Cooperative's rules pertaining to operation of nonstandard equipment or unauthorised attachments ' which interferes with the service of otbers. or other services such as eomsunicatioe services, unless the eonmnmw has first Deem notified and been afforded reasonable opportunity to eomply with said rules; S. railcars to pay a bill of another consumer as guarantor thereof. unless the guarantee was made in writing to the Cooperative as a condition precedent to service; and S. !anise to pay the bill of another consumer at the same address except when the change of consumer identity is made to avoid pr evade payment of an electric bill. Air f ~ 7M A��4 1WRevision Symbols bo t - iscwlbmmd -inereose t -Neu N - ctCh vM tintat Submitted 13y' Y Data Docket No. BY ------------------ Signature c ti> Title SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Droner 1630 — Lubbock , Texas 79408 TARIFF: Electric Service Telephone NM (8061762-0406 Office: I IO N. Amarillo Road APPLICATION: All Twrifory Served Lubbock.Texas Effective pate Revision Na Section No. Sub -Section No. JU• 03 Section Title Sub- Section titm CONSUMERS SERVICE DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE IL Due Date The invoice for electric service shall be due upon receipt and delinquent 15 days after Issuance except If such day falls on a holiday or weekend then it shall be on the next work day that the office is open for business. The invoice for service is delinquent if unpaid by the due date. The postmark, if any. on the envelope of the invoice, or the issuance date an the invoice, if there is no postmark on the envelope. shall constitute proof of date of issuance. B. Penalties No penalty shall be applied on residential bills. however. a penalty of up to five percent (5S) may be applied on delinquent amounts for non-residential use provided provisions therefor are included under the applicable rate schedule or contracts of.special application.. - C. Disconnection of Service 1. A consumer's electric service may be disconnected if.the invoice for electric service has not been paid or a deferred payment agreement entered into within twenty-five (25) days from the date of issuance and if proper notice has been given. Proper notice shall consist of a separate mailingor hand delivery at seven (7) days prior to a stated date of disconnection. The cutoff date may not fall on a holiday or weekend. 2. Electric service may be disconnected.for any of the following reasons: a. Failure to pay a delinquent account or failure to comply with the terms of a deferred payment agreement; b. Violation of the Cooperative's rules pertaining to the use of service in a manner which interferes with the service of others or the operation of nonstandard equipment. -if a reasonable attempt has been made to notify the consumer and the consumer is provided with a reasonable opportunity to remedy the situation; c. Failure to comply with deposit or guarantee arrangements where required by Section 30.04 of these rules; d. Without notice where a known dangerous condition exists for as long as the condition exists; and e. Tampering with the Cooperative's meter or equipment or bypassing the same. 3. Electric service may not be disconnected for any of the following reasons: a. Delinquency in payment for service by a previous occupant of the premises; b. Failure to pay. for merchandise, or charges for non -electric service provided by the Cooperative; e. Failure to pay fora different type or class of utility service unless fee for such service is included on the same invoice; d. Failure to pay the account of another consumer as guarantor thereof, unless the Cooperative has in writing the guarantee as a condition precedent to service; e. Failure to pay charges arising from an underbilling occurring due*to arty alisappiication of rates more than six months prior to the -current billing;: f. Failure to pay charges arising from an underbilling due to.any faulty metering, unless the meter has been tampered with or unless such underbilling charges. are due under Section 50.01-E of these rules. g. Failure to pay an estimated bill other than a bial rendered pursuant to the Cooperative's meter reading plan, unless the Cooperative is unable to read the meter due to circumstances beyond its control. 4. Unless a dangerous condition exists, or unless the consumer. requests disconnection, service shall not be dis- connected on a day, or on a day immediately preceding a day, when personnel of the Cooperative are not available to the public for the purpose of making collections and reconnecting service. 5. The Cooperative will not abandon a consumer ora certified service area without written notice to its con- sumers therein and all similar neighboring electric utilities, and approval from the Commission. D. Disconnection for Payment by Invalid Check Electric service may be disconnected in the event a consumer tenders a check to the Cooperative in paymentof a C bill for.service and the Bank refuses payment for any reason and such check is not otherwise redeemed by the consumer by the.date for disconnection as provided in these rules. or subject to'seven (7) days written notice. whichever date being the later, provided however. that in event the consumer tenders to the Cooperative an invalid check on, or after the disconnect date to evade disconnection of:service, service may be disconnected without further notice of any kind. A charge of $5 will be collected by the op OMMIBSION OF TEXAS t(}�amm(fi se 9 Only Submitted 8r Date Docket No. po r C fILE BY ........ Signature Tllk ffA1ATF'W G`I F' i;1 E7 T I SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock . Texas 79408 TARIFF. Electric Service AWLr ffrKW All Torr'itnrw Serued I, Telephone Na (BOA 762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock.Texas Effective Dots Revision No. Section No. Sub -Section No. Section Title Sub- Section Title CONSLW4M SERVICE CDNSIJWR DEPOSITS A. Application for Service - New Consumers The following rules will be applied upon receiving applications for service from persons not presently a consumer T receiving service from the Cooperative: 1. Establishment of Credit for Pirmanent Residential Applicants a. The Cooperative rill require a residential applicant for service to satisfactorily establish credit. but such establishment. of credit shall not relieve the consumer from complying with roles for prompt payment of bills. Credit history shall be applied for a reasonable period of time to a spouse or former spouse who shared the service. Credit history maintained by one must be applied equally to the other without modification and without additional qualifications not required of the other. Subject to these rules, a residential applicant shall not be required to pry a deposit: 1. If the residential applicant has been a consumer of any electric utility within the last two rears and is not delinquent in payment of any such utility service account and during the last twelve (12) consecutive months of service did.not have more than one occasion in which a bill for such utility service was paid after becoming delinquent and never had service disconnected for nonpayment; or 2. If the residential applicant furnishes in writing a satisfactory guarantee to secure payment of bills for the service required; or 3. If the residential applicant demonstrates a satisfactory credit rating by appropriate means including, but not limited to, the production of generally acceptable credit cards, letters of credit reference. the names of credit references which may be quickly and inexpensively contacted by the Cooperative. or ownership of substantial equity. 2. Reestablishment of Credit ; Every applicant who previously has been a consumer of. the Cooperative and whose service has been discontinued for nonpayment of bills shall be required before service is- rendered to pay all amounts due the Cooperative or execute a deferred payment agreement, if offered, and reestablish credit as provided in subparagraph la above. 3. Commercial and Industrial Service In the case of commercial, or industrial service, if the credit of an applicant for service has not been established- satisfactorily to the Cooperative. the applicant will be required to make a deposit under the same requirements as for permanent residential applicants for service. 4. Amount of Deposit and Interest for Permanent. Residential. General Service. Comnercial and Industrial Service C and Exemption from Deposit a. The required deposit shall not exceed an amount equivalent to one-sixth (1/6) of the estimated annual billings. If actual use is at least.twice the amount of the estimated billings. a new deposit require- ment may be ealciulated and an additional deposit may be required to be made within ten days, subject to written notice from the Cooperative. If such additional deposit is not made, the Cooperative may dis- connect service under the standard -disconnection procedure. b. All applicants for permanent residential service who are sixty-five (65) years of age or older will be considered as having established credit if such applicant does not have an outstanding account balance with the Cooperative or another electric utility which accrued within the last two years. No cash deposit shall be required of such applicant under these conditions. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS APPROVED w Revision Syrnbols C s G - Discontinued D - Im"ase 1 - New N - Reduction - Chan in -Text 1 v MW omfl�serr �eLiaf/ s� Submitted 8p Date Docker „ 1 r \ e President ••• •• ••~ Signature_Tin SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock . Texas 79408 Telephone Na (806} 762-0406 TARIFF Electric Service Office: 110 K. Amarillo Rood APPLICA170htA11 T Served Lubbock. Texas f/— Effective Date Recision Na Section No.: Sub -Section Na 205 section Title Sub- Section Tifle CONSUMEPS SERVICE BILLING AND CDLLECTING PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF. TEXAS iK Revision Synbals C e(C)- Discontinued D - increase (I)- Nerr N - Reduction R - one in Text Commission use only Submitted Date MR 22 'fa.k.,WGIMEALLARM C 1 President FILE,,,,,, Eff-eaive D Signature Tith ......••• «....e A. Rendering and For' of Bills Bills for electric service shall be rendered monthly unless service is rendered for a period less than a month. Bilis shail be rendered as promptly as possible following the reading of meters. An invoice -type bill trill be used and rendered to each consumer detailing thereon individual amounts of electric use and charges for service to all separately metered points of delivery to the consumer. plus unmetered points of delivery as provided for under the rate schedules. and combining for all services to a total amount due the Cooperative. ,In event a partial payment is made, it will be credited to the total amount due and not to each separate account. Any amount left owing will be deemed to be due against.all separate accounts. When reference is made in the Cooperative's Tariff to 'bill' or *invoice," they rill have the same meaning. B. Information on Bill The consumer's invoice will show at least ail information as required by the Commission. C. Estimated Meter Readings As a standard practice. the Cooperative will provide adequate personnel and transportation equipment to read all meters monthly. Recognizing that there may be occasions when some meters..principally for irrigation service. cannot be read because of inclement weather and adverse rural road and accessway conditions, readings may be estimated for billing purposes.- In such event, special. effort will be given to read each such meter in the following cycle in regular order, or by special reading order. In.no event will readings be estimated for any given meter more than three (3) consecutive months. When estimated readings are used for billing purposes. the bill will be plainly marked to show that the meter reading was estimated. _ D. Disputed Bills In the event of a dispute between the consumer and the Cooperative regarding any bill, the Cooperative shall forthwith make such investigation as shalt be required by the particular case and report the results thereof to ." the consumer. and in the event the dispute is not resolved. shall inform the consumer of the•:cciaplaint procures of the Commission. E. Reconnect and Collection Fees It is intended that written notice to the consumer of delinquent bills and returned invalid checks giving date . after which service will be disconnected for nonpayment, constitute all appropriate and necessary notification needed to be given by the Cooperative.. It is further intended that no personal contact by way of a collection call or telephone solicitation will be required prerequisite to disconnection of service for nonpayment. If. however. the consumer or. his representative is found at.the premises of the service, or services, to be dis- connected when the Cooperative's representative arrives to disconnect service. and if the consumer or his representative will pay the amount delinquent plus a SIS service charge. plus the amount of deposit as required C under Section 30.04-A of this tariff. then service will be left connected. An oral deferred payment agreement as provided for -under Section 30.01-D-1 of this. tariff may be extended for the required deposit but not beyond seven (7) days. Extensions beyond seven (7) days will not -be given -except by written agreement between the Cooperative and the consumer. If service is disconnected for nonpayment, a charge of twenty-five dollars (;25) per meter disconnected plus C the delinquent amount plus a deposit as may be required under Section 30.04-A of this tariff will be collected before service is reconnected during regular hours. .Reconnection of service after normal business hours shall C require the above said delinquent amounts and deposit plus a fee of $25 per meter for reconnection. Payment of the deposit, if required, may be deferred when circumstances will justify by the consumer executing a written deferred payment agreement as provided for under Section 3D.01 -D-2 of this tariff. F. Fradulent Use of Electric Service 1. No person, except an employee of the Cooperative. shall remove, alter, or make any connection to the Cooperative's meter or service equipment. No meter seal may be broken by anyone other than a Cooperative employee, provided. however, the Cooperative may give prior consent to an approved electrician employed by a member to remove seal when deemed necessary by the Cooperative. 2. In case of tampering with the Cooperative's meter or equipment or bypassing the same or interfering with the proper working thereof. or any other theft of electric service by any person. or evidence of aqy such tampering. interfering. including reporting incorrect meter readings with intent to defraud, the service shall be immediately disconnected after proper notification. T PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF. TEXAS iK Revision Synbals C e(C)- Discontinued D - increase (I)- Nerr N - Reduction R - one in Text Commission use only Submitted Date MR 22 'fa.k.,WGIMEALLARM C 1 President FILE,,,,,, Eff-eaive D Signature Tith ......••• «....e SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC P.O. Drover 1830 — Lubbock , Texas 79408 Telephone Na X OQ 762-0406 TARIFF: Electric' Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Rood Lubbock.Texas APPUCAn olt JUITerrilorySaved Effective Data Revision No. Section No. Sub -Section Na sheet 2 of 2 eetion Title Sub - Section Title 1/c CONSUMERS SERVICE BILLING AND COLLECTING - Continued 3. Service trill not be restored until the member has paid a fee equal to the tariffed rate for energy -consumed but not metered, estimated by the Cooperative based upon amounts used by the a,Ir r under similar conditions during preceding years. Where a previous usage history either does not exist or is considered unreliable due to meter tampering or bypassing. consumption may be estimated on the basis of usage levels of similar customers under similar conditions. The Cooperative may also require -the member to pay its tariffed dis- connect and reconnect fees.. If applicable. and a fee for all labor. material, and equipment necessary to repair or replace all equipment damaged due to meter tampering or bypassing, in accordance with Section 50.03 of this tariff. Under no circumstances shall.the utility charge for usage resulting from meter tampering or bypassing which exceeds two years. d. The Cooperative will advise the member in written and/or verbal communication of (a) the reasons for the disconnection of service; (b) the language of this policy; and (c) the member's right to appeal to the Cooperative's Board of Directors or the Public Utility Commission for a review of the matter. S. The member x111 remain. disconnected until all charges and deposits are.paid to the Cooperative. C (Also see 50.03. sealing of meters and metering installation.) C Ie UBLIC IfiLRY COMMISSION oTj f APPROVED Revision S s Change C - Discontinued (D)- Increase 1 - New N - Reduction1Submitted By Date.DocketNo. 1L.tc.R............... .................. Eff mcttgEA IFF f!lSignotursTtlPreside utility Voda No. EM -120-75 SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Cramer 1830 — Lubbock . Texas 79408 Tehp+one Na t8OQ 762-0406 TARIFR EleclriC Service Office: I IO N. Amarillo hood Labbock.Texas SOUTH PLAINS TLECTRIC COOPERAtIVE. INC. Membership and Electric Service Agreement The undersigned (hereinafter called the "Applicant') hereby applies for membership in, and agrees to purchase electric energy from SOUTH l PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (hereinafter called the "CooperatiVe") upon the following terms and conditions: 1. The Applicant will pay to the Cooperative the sum of Five (5.00) Dollars, which if this application is accepted by the Cooperative, will constitute the Applicant's membership fee. 2. The location of each point of delivery. together with the description of use of electric service to be made hereunder by the Appli- cant at each such point of delivery. is shown on EXHIBIT A of this application. Additional points of delivery or changes in character of service. or use, may be mutually agreed to from time to time under the terms and conditions of this agreement. 3. If the Cooperative can furnish electric service to the Applicant at -none of the points of delivery contemplated by this Application and shown to EXHIBIT A hereof. and if there be no other points of delivery contemplated to be served under this agreement or if this Application for Membership is not accepted by the Board of Directors of the Cooperative. the $5.00 membership fee will be re- turned to the Applicant. 4, The Applicant will. when electric energy becomes available and the meter or meters installed. purchase from the Cooperative all electric energy used at each point of delivery specified in EXHIBIT A hereof, and will pay therefor monthly at rates which will be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Cooperative. Further, with respect to each such point of delivery, and from the date electric energy becomes available thereto, the Applicant will pay a minimum amount as specified in EXHIBIT A. or in lieu thereof, the minimum amount fixed by the rate schedule applicable to the classification of service at each such point of delivery should the rate schedule designated minimum be larger than that shown in EXHIBIT A hereof. S. The Applicant will cause his premises at each point of delivery designated in EXHIBIT A hereof to be wired in accordance with wiring specifications as established by the National Electric Safety Code and as accepted by the Cooperative. 6. The Applicant will comply with and be bound by the provisions of the Charter. Tariff. and By -taws of this Cooperative of which he will be a member, and such rules and regulations as may. from time to time. be adopted by the Cooperative, as established by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. 7. Applicant hereby grants the Cooperative. its successor and assignor, the right and easement to construct, operate. remove, repair. and maintain meters. lines. poles. transformers, etc. on the premises herein described and in or upon all streets. roads. or highways abutting said premises, its lines and equipment; and alio the right to cut or trim trees necessary to keep them clear of all parts of the electric system, to the extent that applicant has a right to grant said permission. 8. The Cooperative shall use reasonable diligence to provide a constant and uninterrupted supply of electric power and energy here- under. If the supply of electric power and energy shall fail or be interrupted. or became defective through act of God, govern- mental authority. action of the elements, public enemy. accident. strikes. labor trouble. required maintenance work. inability to- secure osecure right-of-way, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Cooperative. the Cooperative shall not be liable therefor or for damages caused thereby. y;.. 9. Applicant agrees that he will immediately report to the Cooperative any suspected irregularities. malfunctions. abuse. or un- authorized tampering with the Cooperative electric meters, transformers, wire or other electric facilities. Theft of electric service or any other unauthorized use of electricity is in violation of Section 31.04, Penal Code and is punishable upon conviction as set forth in Sections 12.21-34. 1. Individual Applicant (Signed)ress Doing Business As Name of Business Address I1. Partnership (Signed) Address Doing Business As Name of Business Address Partners Name Address Name Address 1I1. Corporation Date of Application Driver's license No. Social Security No. Name Address Name Address (Signed yOfficer) Title Witness State Partnership or Corporation Tax Reporting No. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMissioN OF TEXAS APPROVEQ m22 `83 WHET ': 48 22 .. FILE .... ............ Cir .................. TARIFF CLERK EXHMIT A. ..c 6AEMMRSHIP IDENTIFI AWN NO points of Delivery Served or Contetnpkdad to be Served Under thb Agreement DESQtWTMcim Minim= R�alf�s Loatia Oohs PIC VAL U. . • L cwswicAnoN CODE I0. RESIDENTIAL. RURAL. 23 COMMERCIAL. AND INDUSTRIAL (SMALL) 25 COMMERCIAL AMC INDUSTRIAL Q ARSE) t; REsIoriMAL. SEASONAL 09 OIL WELLS (WELL Hua SERvocr. Sn KVA OR LESS) O! OIL WELLS (WELL HEAD SERVICE OVER SO KVA) IT RcsIOENTIAL. Tows AND VILLAGES AGES St OIL WELLS (PRIMARY SERVICE. SO OvcR SO KVA) - IZ IRRIGATION 24 COTTON Ism POWER sc—occ. SO aIAaldC UTILIUa=ss �10 F-T&wcx sO ICVA) 37� MUNICIPM. WATER SVSTEMS APPROVED ` >9 PISLIC BUILDING MAR 22'83 DOCKET a? 48 2 2 + FILE ............:.....� BY ................ TARIFF CLERK f SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. Utility Docket No. EM -120-75 w R0. Drower 1830 — Lubbock . Tezas 79408 - Telephone Na i80A 762-0406 TARIFF. Electric Service Office: 1101N. Amarillo Rood I.abbock. Texas CATION All Territory Saved _ S.e�.en Na. Sue -Section No. _ TABLE Or CONT'ENT'S ELECTRIC SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION AMD OPERATIONS • TA3LE.01' CONTENTS SUS -SECTION SUIIJBC? .01 Continuity of Service A. Service Interruptions E. Record of Interruptions . C. Report to Commission D. Change In Character of Service .02 Construction A. Standards of Design and Construction 3. Locatlou C. Rural Electrification Admlaistratioa Approval D. Response to Requests for Service .03 Construction Charges A. .Initial Servpe 3. "Idle Services C. Temporary Service D. Change in Tacilities E. Providing Line Clearance T. Schedule A - Construction Charges .04 Service Standards A. voltage variation 3. Nominal Voltage C. Frequency Variations D. voltmeter and Voltage Surveys E. Station Meters. Instruments and Records PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSroK AE TOM - -APPROVED 2 ton DOCKET 293614 `-- rSubmitted on S Is Chon e C - Oixtvontiedl0 - Inueose 1 -New N - Reduefien R - Chon a in est TCommission Ilse Only By Dote March 28. 1980 Docket No. Effective Dote ure ��Q Title President SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock . Texas 78408 TARIFF: Electric Service APPLICATION: All Territ Telephone Na WO 762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock. Texas Effective Date R......... .. -- 40 Section Title sub- Section Title ELECTRIC SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION CONTINUITY OF SERVICE A. Service Interruptions 1. Thecur. the tCooperative slreservice. men interruptiorg -establish service within the short possible time. ohall 2. The seprovisions sAemergencies from and employees sllbeissued instructions procedures be foloweddurinanemergency in order to prevent or mitigate interruptions or impairment of service. 3. In the event of atioal emergency or local disaster resulting in interruptions of normal service, the Cooperative may. in the public .interest. interrupt service to other consumers to provide necessary service to civil defense or other emergency service agenda on a temporary basis until normal service to these agencies can be restored. 4. The Cooperative may. without further notice. discontinue service to any consumer when a defective condition in wiring or equipment upon the premises of the consumer results or is likely to result in danger of life - or property or interference with proper service. S. In order to make repairs to, or changes in. Cooperative's facilities for supplying electric service. the Cooperative reserves the right.to suspend service without notice to the consumer for such periods as may be reasonably necessary. 6.Liabiltt - The Cooperative shall use reasonable diligence to provide a constant and uninterrupted supply o electric. power and energy: but if such supply shall fait or be intean act of -God. or rrupted. or became defective through inab lily to secure urights blic enemy, or otherpermits needed. r for strIkes9 labor uany otherbles, or cause beyond the reasonable on of the elements, r control of the Cooperative. the Cooperative shall not be liable therefor. 8. Record of Interruptions Except for momentary interruptions due to automatic equipment operations. the Cooperative shall keep a complete record of all interruptions, both emergency and scheduled. This record shall show the cause for interruptions. date, time, duration. location, approximate number of consumers affected, and, In cases of emergency inter- ruptions. the remedy and steps taken to prevent recurrence. C. Report to Commission The Cooperative shall notify the Commission in writing of interruptions in service affecting the entire system or any major division thereof lasting more than four hours. The notice shall also state the cause of such Interruptions. D. Change in Character of'Service Incase change is made by the Cooperative in the.type of service rendered which would adversely affect the efficiency of operation or the adjustment of the equipment of consumers. all consumers who may be affected shall be notified by the Cooperative at least sixty days in advance of the change, or If such notice is not possible. as early as feasible. Where adjustments or replacements of the Cooperatives standard equipment must be made to permit use under such changed conditions.. adjustment -shall be made by the Cooperative without charge . to the eonsutoer. PUBUC UTILITY COMMISSION OF IDU APPROVED MAR 22'83 Doaff 4822 ►�>�.................. BY .................. TARIFF CLERK - - - Commission Use Only Submitted ey Date Docket -Kc. Effective Date Signature TitN SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Drayer 1830 — Lubbock . Texas 79408 TARIFF: Electric Service APPI..ICATIOW All Terrdory Served c • �. we Telephone No. WOW 762-0406 Office. 110 N. Amarillo Rood Lubbock. Texas i ELECTRIC STSM CDNSTRIJGTIOH AND OPERATIONS I WNSTR XMM . A_ standards of Design and Construction . As standard practice, the Cooperative will be guided by the previsions of the American National Standards strat- tute Inc,. the National Electrical Safety Code. standards remanded by the Rural Electrification Administration (REAS. State and Federal regulations, and suck other codes and standards as are generally accepted by the in- dustry. except as modified by the Commission or the municipal regulations within their jurisdiction. The Cooperative shall construct. install. operate and maintain its plant, structures. equipment, and lines in accordance with these standards. and in such manner to best accommodate the public and to prevent interference with service furnished by other public.utilittes in so far as practical. B. Location 1. Distribution Lines a. Rural Areas - In rural areas, electric distribution lines will be located. in so far as practicable. ascent to public roads but on private property to avoid damage from road maintenance equipment and moving vehteles. Public road right-of-way will be used only in exceptional cases and in the event that private right -of -wily cannot be secured.without payment to the owner or -without •condemisation. Service lines to serve adjacent private property wil.1 be located wherever practicable. along turn rows and private drives toward minimal l be Interference subject to f cultivation reement by t1 rammer. and other land use. Location of lines on private property b' Subdivisions extending platted nlisgl and �sswesignated fortil tyus..electricfadNtis. except servicefacities�be located therein. 2. Transmission Lines Recognizing that there is a significant difference in the service value of a transmission line to adjacent property from that of a distribution facility, the location of transmission lines will be determined by total cost including right-of-way cost, accessability. and required electrical characteristics. The allowable cost.of procurement of private right-of-way will be as determined by the Board of Directors except when determined otherwise under condemnation proceedings: . C. Rural Electrification Administration (REA) Approval The construction uction Ofirequired. for shall it obecome ce to certain asize and types s f load are subject to REA approval.' When D. Response to Request. for Service The Cooperative shall serve each qualified applicant for service within its certificated area as rapidly as is practical. The Cooperative should fill applications for new electric service not involving line extensions or new facilities within seven (7) working days. and will make every reasonable effort to do so. Those appli- tilled withinn110 daysaunlessiaavvaiilability of mateline rials cauns seslunavoidablefilled edeluickly ays-In and sbe resi- dential service is delayed in excess of 90 days after an applicant has mat credit requirements and made satisfactory arrangements for payment of any required construction charges. the Cooperative shall make a report to .:the Commission listing the name, location and cause -for delay. E. Construction Guidelines 1. It is the intent of the Cooperative that all primary distribution lines generally be overhead pole line construction. Underground construction, at Cooperative expense. will be done when -conflicting envirorm�ent. zoning, laws and regulations, reliability_or Cooperative best interest, or cost, require, or favor. such cost between overhead ould line and underground landowner.e consumer or construction.. and du construction construcctionhisdcfference ompatiblein with the electric system, the Cooperative will build the primary line underground. 2. It is the intent of the Cooperative that all secondary service electric lines generally be underground construction to permanent facilities. However, it is recognized that such factors as scheduling of construction. conflicting environment, excessive cost differentiil. Cooperative's inability to maintain. operate and Install all sizes of underground tables. consumer not desiring underground service. service reliability and capacity and distance requirements will preclude the underground installation and require overhead construction. .Should underground construction differentialpossible but roost differential an oveuctathe construction be excessive..the consumer may pay e service underground. PUBLIC UnAPPcOMMISSION ROYED OF TEXAS iKRevwon • ...w .....-.......... �_._. ---- Ceo�mmission Uss Only Dais — OoGcsi 1�!.................i Submitted 8y ` TA F CLERK r Signature its NI NI SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock . Texas 79408 W Telephone Na (806) 762-0406 TARIFF. Electric Service Office. 110 N. Amarillo Road Latback. Texas SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock . Texas 79406 ti TARIFF' Electric Service APPLICATION: All Territory Served Tdephone Na (606) 762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock. Texas ELECTRIC SYSTEM CONSTRICTION AND OPERATION I CONSTRDCTION CHARGES 1 A. Initial Service 1. Basic Consumer Gro It is the intent of the Cooperative that permanent service be made available to the Basic nsuner roup as fined 1n Sec. 10.05 of these rules, at no remuneration for construction cost beyond that pro- vided for amortization under the applicable rate schedule including minimum charge specified therein provided single phase service overhead primary facilities will satisfy the consumer's requirements. In those special cases where three-phase electric service or underground primary facilities is required by the consumer within this group. non- refundable construction charges will be collected in advance of construction where applicable under the guidelines given by the attached Schedule A. Should service be. requested in advance of need, the Cooperative may require a prepayment as defined in Section 10.05: .this prepayment shall be in addition to any applicable contribution in aid of construction. 2. General Service and Power Consumer Gro - It 49 the intent that service be provided for the General Service and owerConsumer groups as -defined n these rules but that construction costs be limited to each point of delivery consistent with expected revenue under the applicable rate schedule and minimum -charge included therein. Construction charges will be collected in advance of construction where applicable under the guidelines of attached Schedule A. toward limiting the capital requirement for construction consistent with expected revenue under the applicable rate schedule.. Should service be shall be In addition to anyin advance -of dapplicthe ableerative contribu�tioneinire a aid of constructient- as on. in Section 10.05: this prepalyment re the member execute a flue -year contract to obtain applicable service. Further. the Cooperative -may requi 3.. Large Power.Grou -.It is the intent that service be provided for large commercial and industrial power requirements as ncTuded under the defined Urge Power group._ It is recognized that load characteristics and patterns of use become more varied and that limiting construction costs consistent with expected revenue under the applicable rate schedule and minimum charge specified therein will require individual case analysis. Toward uniformity of appli- cation. non-refundable construction charges will be collected in advance of construction where applicable under the -attached Schedule A. Should service be requested in advance of need, the Cooperative may require a prepayment as defined in Section 10-05. this prepayment shall Win addition to any applicable contribution in aid of construction. Further. the Cooperative may require the member -to execute a five-year contract to obtain applicable service. 4. S tem Ca acity and System I rovements - The foregoing provisions of this subsection of the rules relate to member sery ce eaten ons as• caeca ate rom lines needed for system capacity and system improvements: Feeder lines from the substation into the service area or tie lines for service improvements proposed in system plans previously approved by the Board of Directors. may additionally be constructed in connection with member service extensions when the existing load, plus the proposed added load. will justify such construction. or when the facility is necessary for service improvement in that particular area. Such lines needed for system capacity and/or system improvements will not be chargeable to the consumer as.prescribed In the attached Schedule A. S. Ali Groups - Monthly billing for new services constructed shall commence when the meter is set or thirty (30) a endair—&kys after the Cooperative has completed construction to provide service, whichever is first. B. Idle Service 1. irrigation - When service to irrigation pumping is disconnected and it is determined that service will not be re- qu at such location. routine removal of such -service trill be scheduled. If replacement of service is requested by the same am, I r at the same location within 48 months _from date of retirement, a construction charge will be collected in advance.of construction for the estimated cost of removal of the facility plus the estimated cost of labor. transportation and overhead of re-establishing service. to be computed as designated in the attached Schedule A.. If service is requested at the aforis. ntioned location after 48 months by the same member who re- quested service to be disconnected or if service is requested by another member at any time after service is removed, such -application shall be considered as an initial request for irrigation service. 2. Other - When electric service to establishments other than irrigation pumping is disconnected and it is determined at service will not be required at such location within 12 months. routine removal of such service will be scheduled. If service is requested at a later date. such application for service will be considered as an initial request for service. - C. Temporary Service 1. Temporary service as defined in Section 10.05. may be provided pursuant to the collection of a non-refundable construction charge in advance of construction under the guidelines as given in the attached Schedule A. 0. Change in Facilities.or Service. 1. Chance in Ca acct KYA - Any increase in capacity after initial service is constructed, shall be treated as initial se vice. ecrease n capacity after 12 months of billing shall be done at no cost to member. If a decrease is requested prior to 12 months of service, a cost shall be incurred as shown in Schedule A. 2. Chances siinPhase or Volts - This shall be subject to additional revenue consistent with required construction costs as shown in the attai&- -Schedule A. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION Of TEXAS APPROVED 22 tV OxammMAR ' 1 1' �4 ,Qr - Submitted 8Y Date Docket No. 1 .......... Y ................. Sipnoture �_ tie President Pf- SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock , Texas 79406 Telephone No. (806) 762-0406 TARIFF: Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock. Texas APPLICATION: All Territory Served Effective Dote Revision Na Section No. Sub -Section No 40 cellon Title cab- Segion Tills ELECTRIC SYSTEMI CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION CONSTRUCTION CHARGES -Continued 3. Relocating putdoor�ting - At member's request, the light with either overhead or underground service will be member Will be charged the average cost to relocate a tight with such service. A separate cost C reoca e , and the will'be determined annually for both overhead and underground service relocations. 4. Chan s 1n Distribution Line Routin Service Prima and Seconds Lines) -Lines relocated by the Cooperative under raye t perative. Secondary voltage service may be C ct on be one an a cost w e y from overhead to underground at no cost to the member. if construction is otherwise necessary for increased changed capacity or if such is done along with other necessary line changes and the cost of underground is comparable to the cost of overhead service. Other changes will require a contribution in aid of construction as shown in the attached Schedule A. E. Providing Line Clearance 1. Temporarywhen adjustments must be made to provide clearance for moving of houses and equipment through the changes will be charged and collected in advance of any work operat ve-s system. estimated costs of such required being done other than for purposes of estimating costs. 2. Permanent Chane for Clearance of Other Utilities - When permanent change is required in the Cooperative's system toprovide clearance for construction. or c ange in characteristics of some other utility system. for the widening of roads along which, or across which, the Cooperative's system utilized private right-of-way. then the other utility or entity will be charged for the increased cost to the Cooperative's system required because of such change. When such change is made necessary by the change in use of consumer owned lands. or change in location of buildings and improvements on such premises, no. charges for facility adjustments will be made unless the changes requested by the consumer are unduly arbitrary and burdensome. F. Schedule A - Construction Charges Index Type of Facilities Limit of Construction Without Charge Charge for Excess Construction 1. Permanent Service a. Basic Consumer Class, Residential 2,640' Excess length x F (2) 30 THS Excess length x F C (3) UGP See f (1) b. Power Consumer Class. Irrigation (1)) OH and UGS - Up to 30.feet x HP Excess length x F C C (2) UGP See f (1) C. General Service and TMS Excess length x F C Power Consumer Class (except irrigation and oil) d. Large Power Class 4 x (R - W) C - 4 x (R - W) C e. Power Consumer Class. Up to 40 feet x HP; Excess length x F C Oil Field Pumping and Maximum distance 1,320 ft. Oil Field. Related Use f. All Classes- _ (1) UGP Convenience of Cooperative At customer request - the C added cost of UGP above OHP; any costs for OHP also appli- cable as additional costs (2) Outdoor Lighting _ N I. OH Service 150' OH Service on Existing Pole C -Cost limit without charge (note) Ii. UG Service 501 UG Service on Existing Pole C -Cost limit without charge when done with other UGS; other- (note) wise SO NOTE: If member requests another pole when one is available. cost i PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS APPROVED Submitted By Dote Docket No. C? �r\ Ef MAR Signature 56 TARIFF Electric Service APPL6TIOht Ail Teffhofl► Served SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Drawer 1630 — Lubbock . Texas 79406 Telephone No. MW 762-0406 Office: 110N. Amarillo Road Lubbock.Taxas l MyecTlR Val■ - -" ""— section Title Sub- Seth n Title ELECTRIC STSTEn CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION CONSTRUCTION CHARGES - Continued nndex Type of Facilities _ Limit of Construction Without Charge- Charge for Excess Construction c- Decrease in Capacity 2. Temporary Service C KVA (after 12 months a. Construction service Applicable class in permanent Applicable class in perma- C that will result in service nent service volts permanent service e. Relocating Outdoor b. Other temporary SO Estimated cost of labor. transportation. and over- C service :O OL1 head of construction. plus (2) UG Service OL2 reacval of unsalvageable C (1) Lines materials 3.. Change in Facilities plus estimated cost of removal a. Increase in capacity Applicable class in permanent Applicable class in perma- C ;, KVA service nent service 4. Reconstruction of Permanent 4M c C b. Decrease in C Pacitr KVA (prior to 12 months service) c- Decrease in Capacity SO None C KVA (after 12 months service) d. Change in Phase or i0 C -4(R -W) C volts e. Relocating Outdoor C Light (1) Oe Service :O OL1 (2) UG Service OL2 f. Changes in Distribution C (1) Lines SO Estimated cost of new facility plus estimated cost of removal of existing facility less credit for all salvageable materials 4. Reconstruction of Permanent Service after Service Re- moval for Initial Consumer a: Basic Consumer Class 10 None None b. Basic Consumer Class 30. General Service Consumer Class. Power Consumer Class. Large Power Con- sumer class (1) Within 4 years s0 Estimated construction cost to replace service able class 1n permanent Applicable in perma- (2) After 4 years Applicable service se SXmbots Used: 10 - single phase 30 - three phase S - - secondary service UG _- underground construction C - cost of construction, Including-_ W - estimated annual wholesale power cost transformers and meters F - average cost per linear foot of OH - overhead construction THS - installed cost of transformers, meter. GOO' line of line and poles NP - named plate horespower OL•i - average cost of relocating outdoor light P - primary service R - estimated annual revenue with overhead service OL 2 - average cost of relocating outdoor light with underground service .. ISSM 6F TDEMS w Revision Sifftwis Change M - Discontinued D - Ina ass 1 -Now M- Reduction R - C ionce in Text Commission Use Only 1 cket9t6'"`c Submitted Date L F1L3,:::•: otune Title MPP CLERKSi SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 4830 — Lubbock . TORUS 79408 ' TARIFF: Electric Service APG[ jceTKw All Territory Served U11tbt7 Docket No- EM -120-75 Telephone Na WM 762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock. Texas *I ELECTRIC.Sn-m CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION • SERVICE STANDARDS A. Voltage Variation Standard Vol�ta�e - Tim cooperative's standard nominal voltages far its satire electric system as measured eased at the 1. coasw erA! service entrance ars as follows Nominal System Voltage l�+pe of System a. 120 volts• Siagls-phass, 2 -vire b. 120/20 volts Single-phase, 3 -wire e. 2410480.voits Single-phase. 3 -wire d. 240/120 volts Three-phase. 4 -vire delta a. 208Y/120 volts Throe-ptasa. 4-d— wye f. 480/240 volts Three-phase. 3 -vire delta • S. 4807/277 volts Three-phase. 4 -wire my* h'. 832Y/480 volts Three-phase. 4 -vim "a i. 2500 volts Three-phase, 3-01re delta j: 32470Y/7200 volts Thrte•ptasa. 4-rirs Wye i. Mom;aal voltage Limitations - The Cooperative shall. so far as practicable, maintain its standard voltage witbin the following limits: 1. Residential and Commercial_ •For residential sad commercial sarwiea. the voltage shall be + five percent (St) of the standard gives in these rules - 2. paver Service - For service rendered primarily for power purposes, the voltage variation shall be + ten percent (lOt) the standard given is these rules. S. Greater Variations permitted - A greater variation of voltage than above specified nay be allowed is the case of sone: sere . or where provided for Lo contract, or in a limited or extended area where consumers are widely [• yeti the above voltage regulations. Ice such cases. the best voltage regulatimn scattered and the business does not justify ,ball be provided that is praetieable under the circumstances. Variations is voltage hi h necessarily sem those quirespecified caused by aetioa of the el®eats. operation of power apparatus on consumers premises whish necessarily require large starting currents. and Infrequent and unavoidable, 'fluctuations of short duration due to station or system operation stall not be considered violations of this rule - C. rrsquency, Variation Coopers - sea he The Cooperaties purchaall-of its power at wholesale frog Southwestern public Service Company- Altho gh the rules thea las no Cooperative conpal over the frequency rate. it is assumed that the wholesale power supplier will comply of the Comission as to the standard frequency o! so (,hely) lysis, per second maintained at all times within one-tenth (0.1) cycle per second above and below the standard, axoept that infrequent and unavoidable fluctuations may occur- D. Voltmeters and Voltage Surveys 1- uses portable voltmeters for testing voltage regulations, and owns. Vcltsataa -The Cooperative owns, maintains and ma�ata as sad ossa nos or more portable recording voltmeters. These instruments are of a type and capacity suited to tan secondary voltage being supplied - 2. Volta a Sure s - The Cooperative will mate a sufficient number of voltage surveys�character o adequately measure the charact of sere a isbed its consumers and to satisfy the Commission of its compliance with the voltage requirements. At least can recording voltmeter will be kept in continuous service for the same Purpose - E. Station Maters, Instruments and Records ient 1. ghation Raters - The Cooperative purchases all of its power at wholesale. The Cooperative will is inforainmation ationsuffiIs trumeats sad meters as say be necessary to obtain wholesale Information . as to purchases, marls,, this infarsation is metered and furnished by the utility supplying the2. Records of purchases of Energy - The Cooperative will keep a daily record of the load of power purchased as say be required taxless furnished by the utility supplying the energy at wholesale. PUBLIC. UnLnY COMMISSION OF TEXAS Revision 5 is• - tired O - tnaease t - New N - Reduction R - h at In Tqmt Oniv Commission use DNy Date Submitted 9y 0?- t N ET 48 Q 2 FILE...Effective Dote BY ................. Signature 7l(NZZARM SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O.Orawer MO — Lubbock . Te:as 79406 TARIFF: Electric Service `/�* APPLICATION All Territ f I CIH����t DOf! 'Jtility Docket No. EM -120-75 Telephone No. (606) 762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock.Texas Docket No. Effective Oat! Ut.isty Docks) No. EM -120-T5 SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC P.O. Drawer 11330 — Lubbock , Teras 79406 Telephone Na (606) 762-0406 - ' TAR1Ff Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Rood ,rte Lubbock. Taloa r 6PPL1CATM. All Territory Scram ISI . mANAGt71Elf7' INET Ott � r - 7lLTt1l5 A. Meter Requirements 1. Use of meters - All electrical energy sold by the Cooperative shall be charged for by motor measurements ene+pt where . by the applicable rata schedule otbarr she provided for. contract. or otbar ycw►isiaos of these ruts. -2. InttalLtion by Cooperatives -Unless otherwise authorised by the Camission. thand e Cooperative shall provide and install. shall Cont to own and maintain all motors necessary far the sessurament of electrical energy To its consumes. 3. Standard Type - The Cooperative shall not furnish. set up. or put into use. any otter which is not reliable and of a standard type that seats industrial standards; provided..bowever. special meters not necessarily conforming to such standard types may be used for investigation or experimental purposes. S. Mate Records The Cooperative shall keep the* following r*cc dsz . 1. meter Egnipmant ward - The Cooperative shall keep a record of all its meters with a cross-reference to consumer's axoumo showing eonsmer's address and a arossrreference showing data of the last test. Z. Record of Mete Test - W mate tests shall be psmptly referenced to the motor record provided fon' herein. The record each test on consumer's premises, in the Cooperative's laboratory. or on request of the consumer. shall *bow the LdsatLWng number and constants of the rte, the standard caother ter and her measuring devices used. the data and tial of test made. by whom made. the error (or percentage of accuracy) at each load tested. and sufficient data to permit verification of all calaulatiaos. C. mater Readitlg3 1. Mete Omit indication - In general. each mete shall indicate correctly the kilo•ctt-Dona•s or other -units of service or whieL charge is mad+ to the consume'. Z. ]leading of Maters -The Cooperative has adopted a general practice of reading each motor at monthly intervals. and as nasrly as post on aha corresponding date of each meter -reading period, but say be read at other than monthly intervals if the circumstances warrant. D. 'meter Tests an Request of Consumer The Cooperative stall* upon the request of a consumer. and. if be so desires. in his presence or in that of his outbacized representative, make without charge a test of the accuracy of the consumer's soler. The toss shall be made during she Cooperative's normal working hours at a time convenient o the consumer if he desires to observe the test• The test shall De lade preferably an the consumer's premises, but may. at the Cooperative's discretion. be made at the Cooperative's test laboratory. If the mater has been tested by the Cooperative. or by an autho ized agmen at the consumer's request. and within a period of four -years the consumer requests a new test. the Cooperative shall sake the taste but if the motor is found to be within the accuracy standards established by the American National Standards Institute. Incorporated, the Cooperative sty charge the consume a fee which reflects the cost to test the meterg but this charge shall in no event be more than fifteen dollars (815.00) for a residential consumer. Following the completion of any requested test. the Cooperative shall Promptly advise the consume of the data of removal of the materg the data of the taste the result of . the test. and who made the test. E. Sill Adjustment bugTo meter trror - If any meter is found o be outside of the accuracy standards established by the American National Standards instiTirt Inc. proper correction shall be made of previous readings for the period of six (6) months immediately preceding the removal of such actor from service for testing or from the time the meter was in service since last tested, but not exceeding six months..as the meter shall have been shown to be in error by such test. and adjusted bills shall be rendered. No refund will be made by the Cooperative except to the consumer last served by the meter prior to testing. If a meter is found not unless by-passed or tampered with. the Cooperative shall make a charge for units used. but not to register fns any period, three (3) months based on amounts used under similar conditions during the period pre - metered. for a period not to exceed ceding or subsequent thereto, or during corresponding periods in previous years. r. Incorrect Register of multiplier on Neter he be ad If & meter is the o the consumero.�thetCooperao have tivee shall rerefundregister the rncesstchaarged for the number of units cincorreccttllyy metered over the adverse period of time the motor was used in billing the consumer. Where the error is adverse to the Cooperative. the Cooperatiie shall charge the consumer the undercharge for the +mount of units incorrectly metered for a period of time not in excess bf the Cooperative may agree with the customer to receive the amount the preceding (12) twelve mantbs; and. where necessary, due an a deferred payment plan. G. Location of meters Motors and service switches in conjunction with the matershall be installed in accordance with the latest revision of American National Standards Institute. Incaporstad, standard C12 (American National Code for Electricity Metering) or otbc �. standards as may be prescribed by the Commission, and will be readily accessible for reads tea wT1VWV ".V SSICIN OF TEXAS ,IK Rmv on s C t C - Oiseontieued - Inaeose I - New N - Reduction R - hon t omcnission Use OMy A10 09 - Submitted By Date kelvin,.. L Effective 0018 Signature _ _ ` lv ------------- SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock . Texas 79408 TARIFF: Electric Service Am r_rrw hr act T..r:tr,ry S.re.et Telephone No. (SM 762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock, Texas Effective Date Revision Na Section No. I Sub -Section Na 1 50 1 Section TitleSub- Section Titie. METERS MANAGEMENT OF INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION where such activities will cause minimum Interference and inconvenience to the consumer. Consumer shall provide the following without cost,to the Cooperative at a suitable and easily accessible location: 1. Sufficient and proper space for installation of meters and other apparatus of the Cooperative; 2. Meter board (meter base or socket): T 3. Meter loop; 4. Safety service switches when required; S. An adequate anchor for -service drops. All meters installed after the effective date of these rules shall be located as set forth herein provided that where installations are made to replace meters removed from service, this section shall not operate to require arky change in meter locations which are established prior to the effective date of these rules, unless the Cooperative finds that the old location is no .longer suitable or proper. or the consumer desires that the location be changed. Where the meter location an the consumer's premises is changed at the.request of the consumer. or due to alterations on con- sumer's premises. the consumer shall provide and have -installed at his expense, all wiring and equipment necessary for relocating the meter. .'.d. Location Remote from Point of Delivery The Cooperative may elect to install the meter at a location other than the point of delivery for the convenience of both the Cooperative and -the consumer. When this procedure is followed. the meter will normally be installed at the line takeoff to expedite the readingg of meters without entering cultivated lands or restricted areas of the consumer's premises. ilhen this .type metering 1s provided, the Cooperative may furnish. install. and maintain the meter base and meter loop. I. Primary Meterjng Primary metering may be provided under the LP -O Rate Schedule (Oil Fiild Service - Primary Voltage) and under rates of special application covered by contract. Cost of such metering equipment will be included along with all other cost of electric facilities to be constructed for determination of applicable construction charge to the consumer. UC U'Lrly COMMISSION OF TM W Revision Symbols Chono* C - Discontinued - Inemose 1 -New (N)- Reduction R - on gnTezr - commission use Only Submitted By Data kfai DOGI(PT4899- FU Efredive Date Signature' --a ' `` Title President ... .. •................. Utility Docati No. Est -620-75 SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock Texas 79408 Telephone Na (SOS) 762-0406 TARIFF: Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Rood Labbock.Texas APPLICATION: All Territory Served Rev Effective Osla vision Na Suction No. Sub -Semon No. ] 50 .02f - ub- Section Title action Title TEST STARDARDS 7L'TL s A. Meter Testing facilities and Equipment 1. Laboratory Fquipment - A meter laboratory is owned, operated and aaiatained at the Cooperative's office and it is equipped with the aece6esary standards. instruments, and other equipment and facilities as maybe required to sake meter tests. The equipment and facilities generally conform to the American National Standards Institute. Inc.. standard C12o and will be available at all reasonable times for inspection by authorized Commission representatives. 2. Parteble Standards - A mobile field test unit is owned, operated maintained be to cooperative wattand it Includester aand tsat *taodard, instrumeatf. facilities and other equipmentY quire repair. 3. Reference Stsndards- The Cooperative will provide or have access to Instruments indicating ndi d far testing ailinsttling uments as refsrepm table standards, for insuring the accuracy of shop and pt i. Testis, of Reference Standards - Reference standards of all kinds shall be submitted once each year. oranta schest eduled basis approved by the Camnission. to a standardising laboratory of recognized standing for the purposeOf adjustment. 5. Calibration of Test Equipmtient - All shop and portable instruments used for testing billing meters sball be calibrated j� comparing t em with a reference standard at least every 120 days during the time such intranets are being regularly need. Test equipment shall at all times be accompanied by a Certified calibration card signed by the proper was last certified and adjusted. Records of certification and calibration shall be authority. giving the data when it kept on file in the office of the Cooperative. - nt of ts t or as 6. commercialji; aeed,euterlizeting thc earofaappraved commercialmeter testing 9 in the elaboratories�for the testing andnrepair ofother meters. B. Accuracy Requirements for Meters that exceeds the test calibration limits as set by the American National Standards Institute. Inc- shall be 1. so meter t placed is hat exc ed left in service. Whenever on installation. periodic or other' tests. a meter is found to exceed iceor these limits. it shall be adjusted. 2. Adiustmer�ts - Meters *ball be adjusted as closely as practicable to the condition of sero error- The tolerances are specified only to allow for necessary variations. , C. Mete Tests Prior to Installation No permanently installed meter shall be placed in service unless its accuracy has been established. If any such meter shall have been removed from actual service and replaced by another meter for any purpose whatsoever, it shall be properly tested and adjusted before being placed in service again - D. Testing of Meters in Service Meter test periods for all types of meters *ball conform to the latest edition of American Rational Standards Institute, Inc Standard C129 ling. as otherwise the results ofatthetest and aned by the y ciorrectivela tion plannedthe by the Cooperative will method � is used, the �ted annually method of sampling. to the Commission. PUB7U3 ROYSSE. D OF TEXAS WROGKFT 48f]2:F CLERK....... +tF NlSion s Cha e C - Discontimud - Increase(1 - Near N - Reduction R - Change in Text t T Commission Use Only Submitted Gy Dote Docket No. C' Effective Dote Signefws,�.. jy� \ —� Title SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock . Texas 79408 Telephone No. !8061762-0406 TARIFF. Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road APPLICATION: All Terrftq Served LLibbock. Texas Effective Dote Revision No. Section No. Sub -Section Ka Section Title Sub- Section Title tS Nips SEALING OF iETERS AND NETERING 11STALLATIONS A. Standards for,Sealing Devices Toward protection of the integrity of registration.of watt-hour meters and of the total metering installation, the following sealing requirements will be followed. 1. Inside Seal Immediately after test as required under this Tariff, a compression type seal will be used connecting the meter cover to the meter frame to insure the integrity of the test, and to provide visible indication as to the possibility of meter tampering. For identification purposes this device is referred to as the •inside seal.* A separately numbered sealing tool will be issued to each technician authorized to perform meter tests.- The sealing tool will be of such design that the tool number will emboss on one side and OSP' on the opposite side of the seal. .Before a meter is installed. or replaced in service, it will be ascertained that a valid inside seal is.in place. 2. Outside Seal When any meter is installed in the meter loop, a seal or locking device will be installed in such a manner as to prevent tval of the meter. -or the meter cover, without either breaking or unlocking the sealing device. For identification purposes this device is referred to as the 'outside seal• and may be in the form of (a) prenumbered stirrup type seal that destructs upon removal; (b) a padlock; or (c) a patented T tamper-resistant. sealing mechanism. The Pater named device will be used on installations where there has been demonstrated need to prevent unauthorized entry into the metering installation. or meter removal. or tampering. B. Broken. Missing. and Altered Seals _ If the outside seal is found to be missing. l:roken or having appearance that it has been removed and reinstalled. the meter will be removed and the complete installation inspected for -signs of irregularity. If no irregularity_. is detected. the consumer will be .given written notification of the need for the outside seal to remain in place to insure theAutegrity of the metering installation and to give warning of the dangers of the meter being removed by an unauthorized person. Should the outside seal on a consumer's metering installation be found to be missing. broken. or otherwise altered, and should no metering installation irregularity be other- T wise detected, a tamper-resistant type sealing device may be installed and the consumer billed for the cost of inspection and the cost of the device. If it is established that the metering installation has been tampered with for the purpose of fraudulent use of electric service. and that such act, or acts. have occurred during. the period of service of -the present. consumer. a tamper-resistant sealing device may be installed. "Further, should such -irregularities include a broken inside T seal or other evidence that the meter has been tampered with, it shall be tested before being replaced into service. In both events the:cost of inspection. repairs, replacement of damaged parts, the sealing device and meter test (if perf6tmed). will be billed to -the consumer. C. Loss of Revenue Because of Meter Tampering Charges for loss of revenue because of meter tampering will be made in accordance with Section 30.05 of this Tariff. - PUBLIC titlUilP t(iE WSSION OF TEXAS APPROVED W 22'83 48:2 Flit............ TARIFF GE_ERiC Commission Use Onix Submitted fly Date Docket No. �\ �` 1 Effective Dote Si9nafi+� !'ri. \ ���rjtk President 1� •s TARIFF'. Electric Service SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock . Texas 79408 Telephone Na IBM 762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Rood Lubbock, Texas Effective Dote _ Revision No. Section No. Sub -Section No. -1 sheet Section TitleSub- Section Title SPECIAL RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SUB -SECTION SUBJECT .OI Office Hours and York Schedule A. Normal Service B. Limited Service C. Emergency. Service D. "Dispatchers .02 Consumer's System A. Inspection B- Wiring of Major Appliances C. Services on Outside Wiring System .03 Incentives A. School Appliance Program B. For Load Factor Improvement -04 Relocationing of Lines A. Relocating of Lines at Consumer's Request B. Relocating of Lines for Road Widening -05 Unclassified A. Joint.Use with Other Utilities B. Clearance for House and Equipment Moving C. Access 0. Curtailment of Load .E. Respect of Others F. Exclusive Service on Installations Connected to Cooperative's System G. Ownership H. Vaults for Cooperative -Owned Equipment I. Irrigation Motors J. Reconnecting Electric Service Within Six Months .06 Small Power Production and Cogeneration Under 100 KW I A. Small Power Production and Cogeneration B. Obtaining Interconnection C. Parallel Operation D. Sales to Producer E. Purchases from Producer F.• Definitions G. Interconnect Agreement PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS W, Revision Synftls Cho t C - Discontinued(D) - Inveosa 1 - Ne+► N)- Reduction R - Chant Text Only missOl DOOKET 0y 48 22 Submitted By Dote aS t o n FI F�ueu,,,e•Dw, BY. sipnoture`" 'u" mow• Title TARIFF CLERK. .a TARIFF Electric Service SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 1830" 1.6bbock ;'Polos ,79408 Telephone No. (8061762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock. Texas .rrw+maw.. Effective Date Revision No. Section No. Sub -Section No. Section Title cab- action Title SPECIAL RULES OFFICE HOURS AND WORK SCHEDULES The following schedule will be maintained to meet the service needs of the membership: A. Kormai Service - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Monday through Fridays, except holidays _ 1.. The office rill be open except .for holidays and special observances during this period. 2. The normal schedule of Engineering. Office. Construction and Electric System Mfaintenance and Operational activities rill be conducted during this period. 0. Limited Service - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 ;.m.. weekends and holidays. 1. A service crew will be assigned. duty for restoring service. correction of service irregularities. and for connects and disconnects that cannot be reasonably deferred. When needed. added personnel will be called for special duty. C. Emergency Service - when office is closed i. Service personnel. construction personnel. and others will be called for special duty as conditions may justify for the restoration of service. correction of service irregularity or conditions hazardous to the consumer or the general public. 2_ Connects - In extreme uses of need for service that will cause undue hardship. endangerment of health. or property loss. connects of service will be made during "emergency service' periods. This work should be limited consistent with cases of extreme need and availability of personnel otherwise called for special duty. 0. Dispatchers - will be on duty outside of office hours to receive -telephone reports of service interruptions and Irregularity and for the dispatching of service personnel as required ander these rules. 1. Such dispatchers will be on duty at the Cooperative office 24'hours a day. C 2. In extreme cases, remote telephone extensions of the office telephone number will be 'patched' through the office switchboard to the homes of assigned supervisors of the Line Department for receiving trouble reports. T 3.- To further increase the capabilities for.receiving telephone reports of service interruptions and irregularities, services of a telephone answering service will be used to receive overflow telephone calls that the after- hours dispatchers are not able to receive during these hours. T �UBUC lmQ PROVED OF TEXAS . ,W Revision Srnbols on e C)- Discontinued D - Increase 1 - New N - Reduction R - Change own Commission Use Only F ......... ei .................. Submitted 13y Dote S; / Title President t TARIFF. Electric Service APPIXATiON: All Terril Effective Data SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Drawer 1630 — Lubbock . Texas 79406 Telephone t& (1300 762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Rood Lubbock.Taxos *1 SPECTRE ROLES JL Inspection Before electric service is permanently connected to any establishment. the Cooperative shall determine that the con- ordinances,�and sce pecialrumeets the minimuni lesleu ess for wiring as requirements timethe to timeNational by the Cooperative. Wheric Safety Code. local nerve connectsstate arefwithin T the corporate limits of municipalities having electrical ordinances governing wiring installations, inspection and en- forcement will be left to the municipality.. In other uses, the Cooperative will provide a competent wiring inspector to determine compliance with these requirements - A $10 fee majr be assessed for the inspection made by the Cooperative inspector, A fee may be charged for reinspection. C required because of non -conformity of the installation, or at the request of the owner. B. Wiring for Major Appliances Recognizing that provisions have not been included.in most consumer system for service to electric ranges, clothes dryers and water heaters and that appliance dealers am -unable to give realistic estimates of cost for needed wiring additions when the consumer considers purchase of.such equipment; Further recognizing that in event electrical contractors are employed by the consumer to make the necessary additions for the aforementioned major appliances, work of.a service crew of the Cooperative must be coordinated therewith to ascertain that the Cooperative's transformer and service are adequate to serve the added load, and to inspect the wiring additions in and from the meter loop: Toward coordinating necessary activities of the consumer. appliance dealer and the Cooperative and to efficiently uti- lize the transportation and time of service personnel of the Cooperative for mutual benefit. wiring additions to the consumer's system -may be made by the! Cooperative under the following guidelines, provided such work is not within a municipality having an ordinance that forbids such assistance by the Cooperative. 1. Overcurrent Protection - shall be provided by the installation of an approved surface type outdoor device at the , service entrance. -an -sideration will be given in providing an enclosure of adequate size to accommodate additional circuits for -other major appliance additions. The addition of overcurrent protection in an existing flush -type fuse panel or the use of spare devices existing in such panel is discouraged in that the drilling of walls and pulling of wire within walls invited greater risk of damage to the premises. of lls and of Branch therein' shall.circuits ie avoidedin so unlessar as therepractical be s reasonable evidence that se surface �uchand workhcan be accomplished withfouthdamage to the premises: 3. Recepticals of the surface type will be strongly favored toward ease of installation and toward lessening the probability of damage to the premises. 4. Consumer owMed outside conductor from a meter pole installation to the service entrance may be changed out to a larger size to adequately accommodate the added load. S. For the work within the scope of this directive. no charge will be made to the consumer for labor. transportation and overhead. Charges to the consumer will be made at average predetermined unit costs based on historic average costs for such materials computed not less than annually. 6. When consumers request wiring additions within the scope of this directive, unit costs will be quoted in advance of the work being accomplished toward ninimumizing misunderstandings that may arise. 7. Information as to this service being offered by the Cooperative and charges being made therefor. will be disseminated to all known area dealers of the major appliances. S. Should the consumer's requirements for wiring additions to serve major appliances listed herein involve complicity of installation beyond the scope of this directive, and should his demands require undue risk of damage to his premises, such.as damage to ceiling and walls. -channeling of wires, drilling and channeling on masonry, etc.. then such consumer should be requested to secure the services of a qualified electrical contractor. C. Services on Outside Wiring System It is recognized that many outages result from inadequate and poorly maintained consumer systems beyond the point of delivery.* It is further recognized that a major cause of this problem is lack of qualified electricians willing to perform repair services throughout the Cooperative's service area. Since the foregoing results in needless outage time to the consumer and excessive service calls by the Cooperative. the following services on the consumer's system may be performed by the Cooperative. provided such work is not within a municipality having ordinances forbidding such assistance by the Cooperative._ PAW Ur C01N'MiSSiON OF TEXAS PMO VEE) 1K evigon Srs ho e C -Discontinued Di - Increase 1 - New N - Reduetion R - Chane n 0 NOW 48 22 _ is Commission Use Only _ FILE :::amus RY.................. Submitted 9y data I I Effective Date Signature Title Proof ant SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. utility Docket th. EM -120-73 • P.O. Drawer 1630 — Lubbock . Texas 794013 • Tdlephoaa Na WOO 762-0406 TARIFF: Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock. Texas . APPLICATION' All Territory Served Effective Dote Revision Na Section No. Sub -Section Na 60 02 action Title 5ub- [tion itle SPECIAL R)R.ES CONSUMERS STSTEN 1, �Lme�r _au� rR�e mi�n - Toward restoring service, emergency repairs may be made on the consumer's outside system, such isms splicing and "stringing of broken vires, replacement of connectors and repair of meter loops damaged by lightming. Such emergency repairs will not include work inside buildiata, on motors, control devices, electric C equipment, mor replacement of conduit. tubing or raceways. A charts shall be made for materials used only. 2. New installations and improvements - pursuant to the consumer's request. the Cooperative will construct, repair replsu or re to bolero. ester loops. overcurrent protection devices, and overbead and underground conductors. Charges to the consumer will be for the estimated total cost of materials. labor. transportation end overhead computed at predetermined average unit costs reviewed not less than annually. Itemized total cost will be quoted to, and approved by the consumer in advance of work being done. York excluded from this rule will be as followss (a) Installation of building mounted meter loops an buildings tit then being served by the Cooperative. (b) Installation or alteration of wiring systems within buildings. (c) Appliances. motors, controllers and electric equipment. (d) York that is not a part of, nor related to the consumer's system. (e) oil field pumping meter loops. C 11TILDY COMMISSION OF T PROVED E�4$ 2"VD 29 B W e"s-on l% e C - Discontinued (0) - Increase (0- Ne+. N - Reduction R - Cha"t in Text 0nt Commission Use Only Submitted By R. V. Nccallister Date [larch 28. 1980 Docket No. t (�Effective Dote Signature `.� ` _ Titer President - I SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 1630 — Lubbock . Texas 794013 Telephone Na OM 762-0406 TARIFF. Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road APPLICATION: All Territory Served Lubbock. Texas Effective Date Revision No. section No. sub -section Na Section Title cab- Section Title SPECIAL WILES INCENTIVES A.. School Appliance Program Electric ranges may be supplied -to high schools served by the Cooperative for use in their homemaking department and toward promoting the efficient and effective use of such equipment. The following guidelines will apply: . 1. AAreem�ent - The Cooperative will enter into a five-year agreement with the Board of Trustees of each pa cipating school before the equipment is installed. 2. Equipment - Two. free-standing, electric ranges will be supplied by the Cooperative. 3. Miring - To be eligible to participate in this program. a school must install any additional wiring necessary to accamnadate the ranges. 4. Replacement - The ranges will be replaced with current models each summer provided the used ranges can be sold. S. Maintenance - The school must agree to take reasonable care of and maintain all ranges placed in the school. • B. Load Factor Improvement The Cooperative's need for annual load factor improvement is unique because of ..the extreme demand of irrigation C load during the sumer growing season which also includes air conditioning load. To improve this condition, the Cooperative may offer incentives to facilitate load management activities. installation of energy-efficient motors or air conditioning units and circulating fans, and other programs that would be suitable in improving said load factor. Toward more effective utilization of system capacity by encouragement of load of winter characteristics and load of high annual load factor pattern of electric use. the Cooperative may offer certain types of incentive programs . for insulation of .residences, installation and servicing of electric water heaters. installation and servicing of electric heat. and other programs that would be suitable is improving said load factor. , All such programs will be contingent upon.the conservation of energy, controlling the quality of installation. and the safety and efficiency of operation. f P1�BL1 CONfMt00H OF TM -pry DR ov 482 .' Z f�•'iii..iliY�lji• •...............• TARIFF - LERK is Revision Symbols Cho C e - Discontinued(D) - Increase h - New N)- Reduction - on a in Text 1 _ Commission the Only Submitted By Date Docket No. r�� Signature �fj JI�tN President Effective Date • c I I utany Docket No. Ew-120-75 SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. • P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock . Texas 794013 Tdeptroee Na (8061762-0406 TEJactric Sttrviu Oftice: 110 N. AmarilloRoad TARIFF. Lubbock. Texas jr'" i APPI ICAT10flt at TeTLm Served RNb_ ion No. evision s. Sect on No. l Effective Deft Or! incl of Ju 976 ub- otion Title i► " Sect itis • REI,OCA7DiG OF 5 ' SPECIAL BITERS • . A. Ra10c&t10g of U"s'at ConMa.u''s Request It is recognized Oat farmstead and other lseprevwats xM sometimes **ad to be changed and sen D. faresesa by wither the mos the Cooperative. Vban it is appu4mt ffiat Line ebaagas meed to be mads for the eonve03e0ce of the owner ad such m changes are am of as arbitrary sattmre. ffimee Cooperative rill 'k at mo ocpe0se m the a+oer. Discretion st,ould be used is doing work at convenient tis to keep expense a t a R. Relocating of Limes for Road Yidauing r widening. it is expected that the Cooperative llhsn orders ars received to smote linea located private of tMfor relocating work- in event the abandosent of under- v1U be refabtn-sed for the Saber. transport . material coat of replacement xiu b added thereto. growd facilities is required the mat Lines existing cel public iigbt-cf-xay will be scrod at the Cooperative's expense as is required by lax. before work is The Cooperative shall insist slut the limits of the to x riSht_of be it should Da rsLecalii m private governing b by tba yIf the 3ffie exisu initiated. If a Lias is presently an private right-of-way. adjacentivate to she now road right -of -407. e0 puDiic right-ef-wy. as attmpt sbou d be mads to relocate it to private property by obtaining easements tram the Present Property owner' PU00 (MLITY COMMISSION of TEXAS VED W 2- '03 DOOKET - i 48 22 BY .................. TARIFF -CLERK .�' . e ewson s no a stonfirued - Inrnost (- Nor N - fieauetlon - es Commisiion Use Only Submitted 8y Date Docket No' SiEffective Dale pnatiTitle I SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. p O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock . Texas T9408 '. Telephone N& (8061 762-0406 TARIFF: Electric Service Office: 110N. Amarillo Road Lubbock, Texas APPUCATKXC All 1erritorySwed Effective Oats Revision Ns. Section No. Sub -Section No �., o. ctrl n Titts - Section Title SPECIAL RULESUNCLASSIFIED so A. Joint Use With Other Utilities Since the major portion of the Cooperative's system was designed and constructed in vier of poles only supporting electric cmiductoarea-wilde joiatrt us oJpoleswithuse o therr utilities wt1les offers less 11n tbbeiundertaken. Joinin the system touseaof poles -greater 111 nothazard generally be under- taken with structure sTrequuiredcutilities to maintain fixed separatit on a ons le of.the conductors oor structure f the two systems.here the two systems cans and the Joint pole Joint use may be undertaken with telephone companies under the following conditions: (a) lineexist s ssitatea on bothsi� o a roadway or alley and construction of the telephone line on separate poles will (b) At crossings with telephone lines where a Joint pole 1s desirable to maintain fixed separations between Pitts. (c) On service drops where telephone wires *1 11. not materially interfere with the Cooperative's system and where greater safety will be offered to both systems. (d) Along driveways where Joint use will eliminate Poles -in cultivated lands. Satisfactory Joint use agreements will be executed covering all cases of Joint use. The agreement shall protect the Cooperative from liability because of such Joint use, and will provide for- proper compensation for making necessary re- arrangements of the Cooperative's system. and.for..equitable annual rental. - B. Clearance for Nouse and Equipment Moving When a house. structure. or equipment is to be moved upon, across. or over roadways, or along a route over which electric wires are strung, advance notice must be made to the Cooperative of the.dimensions of the object, the time to be moved and the precise route aver which to be moved. Payment shall be made to the Cooperative for the cost of providing hclearance andle any wires 1n connection withlthe momovviing and providing o er than authorized clearance eSof the Charges will betive remove. collected In advance. of C. Access The Cooperative requires access to all of its lines, facilities and equipment during all reasonable times and at all times in cases of emergencies. ' D. Curtailment of Loading 1. Irri ation - Because of the extreme seasonal characteristics of- irrigation. new connections will depend upon a number isctors. Some o these are wholesale power. line loading. substation loading. and construction materials. Limmita- if tions may be placed on the availability of service to new irrigation connections at any time and at various places on the Cooperative's system. 2. Other - The availability of service to other new connections. other than single phase service to the "Basic Consumer 1 up herein defined, may be limited from time to time and at various locations when the serving of such new load might in any way impair the service to existng consumers because of wholesale power availability. line loading, or substation loading. . E. Respect of Others cam totonot avbuse thegprivilege of tainst he Cooperatiging the ve of�operati g itsof others in the system �on the propertythe of others Employees shall use Care maintain, and operate the System. Particular care will nor to damage e shown in or theefollowiremises ng activities:ond that necessary to properly construct. 1. Trimmingg of trees. 2. Backfilltg of abandoned holes. 3. Overhead and underground facilities of other utilities such as gas, water. sewer, telephone, electric and irrigation Systems, whether utility company or consumer owned. 4. Removal or cutting off abandoned anchor rods. S. Repair of damaged fences, closing of.gates, etc. 6. Operation of vehicles. 7.Prompt attention, in keeping with the safety of employees, shall be given to repair of Cooperative lines and facili- - ties damaged due to an act of God, explosion. riot. or national ;emergency. resulting in a dangerous or hazardous condition. All employees are cautioned against 'unprofessional behavior In the presence of the public and cautioned against the use of offensive language. Elio F. Exclusive Service on Installations Connected to Operative's System The standard electric rate schedules are based on exclusive use of the Cooperative's electric service. No electric servi C r e will be used the consumer in arallel with the Co �K Revision 5 is Cho1Y UUMMMIM4 s C - Oiscontin ed (0) - Increase it)- New N - Reduction R - Chane in APFROVUAD Only Submitted 13 Dote Docket No. i . #4;8221 KT MO.» � Signature Title BY TgR[PF Cl.ERK SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Drover 1630 — Lubbock. Texas 79408 �. Telephone Na (806? 762-0406 TARIFF. Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock. Texas APPLICATIM All TaTitory Served Effective Date Revision Ns section No. Sub -section Na Section Title sub- section Title SPECIAL W ES UNCLASSIFIED to the Tariff and the rules and standards of the Texas Public Utility Coamission. G. Ownership The Cooperative shall retain the exclusive ownership of all of its tines, facilities. and equipment installed. R. Vaults for cooperative -Owned Equipment When an indoor installation of transformers or other equipment is required by the consumer, or when the condition of his property is such that an outdoor installation is impracticable, the consumer shall furnish upon his property, without cost to the Cooperative. a building. room or vault adequate for the housing•of this equipment. This space shall meet the requirements of the Rational hoard of Fire Underwriters And the Cooperative. I. Irrigation Motors 1. single rotors metering point otherate wells for an�aggregatel not be served with of 5 horsepower orhase moreservice of connenctedslo d..d through .a 2. Motors above 15 nameplate horsepower rating will not be served with single-phase service except as a temporary measure and in antictpation.cf.three-phase service being made available. J. Reconnecting Electric Service Within Six Months If electric service is requested to be reconnected at the same point of delivery and by the same consumer as last pre- viously connected. and within a period of six months from date disconnected. a-$25 reconnect fee will be charged If. R however. electric service is disconnected with or without request of the consumer. for safety purposes because of disaster such as tornado.or-noodingmr in the case of -remodeling or.rebuilding. electric service will be reconnected without charged. - PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TWS APPROVED i i 22 t dOCKET Ir! 4822 . FILE .................. BY .................. TARIFF CLERK jp� evision -symbols Change (C)_ Discontimud D - Inosase t - New N - Reduction R) -Chance in Taxt0nlv Commission Use Only Submitted By Dote Docket No. Effective Date Date Si9noturit ' Tait Presid nt i I SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 1630 — Lubbock . Texas 79408 TARIFF. Electric Service APPLICATIONt Alt Territory Served Telephone Na (806) 762-0406 Office: I10 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock. Texas CTTGCTIre 9^- - -- - action Title O nes O I'b Section Title ` _ w ■un re CwroRTTfW IDlT1CD rM w A. Small Power Production and Cogeneration Section 60.06 of this Tariff apply to the interconnection and Parallel operation of all qualifying power generating in- stallations having a design capacityof 100 kilowatts or less as well as to electric utility service to such generating Installations. If 81W part of these sections shall be in conflict with any other provision of this Tariff, these sections shall control. By agreement. the Cooperative and Producer may establish additional or different terms. condi- tions. or rates for the sale or purchase of electricity. 8. Obtaining Interconnection Aqy person owning or operating a qualifying power generating installation (hereafter 'Producer') and desiring to inter- connect with the Cooperative's system shall: 1. Comply with Tariff Apply for interconnection, provide an easement satisfactory to the Cooperative; and otherwise comply with the Tariff of the Cooperative. 2. Provide Information At least 60 days in advance of.interconnection. Producer shall submit a plan showing the electrical design of the generating installation including equipment for interconnection with the Cooperative's system. Producer shall also provide such additional information as may be required by the Cooperative. In the event Producers plan involves the use of -non-standard equipment or design. techniques. the Cooperative may require such plan be approved by a registered professional engineer. Any review or acceptance of such plan by the Cooperative shall not impose any liability on the Cooperative d;sclatas anyand does texpertl eeorhspecii kryiwwledgeof drelating totlme design orrm Its performanceoed f function. The Coope cy, cost-effectiveness, safety. durability or reliability " generating installations and does not warrant the. etf3cien of generating installations. -. 3. Pay for Extension of Cooperative's Facilities itampi� n conditions fooitex si�a�fithePCoopprative's distribution system as may be determined by the Cooperative ce with If an extension of Cooperative's distribution system is required for sale or receipt of electric energy to or from judrlmceenttin�determiningothe conditions r or ander rmht In 11chnction with another sucl extension x111 be ode C Cooperative case shall be viewed indii--t vidually considering: (1) cost to provide service; (2) longevity of the load; (3) annual load factor; (4) possibility of other loads developing along the proposed line extension; (5) longevity, capacity. and dependability of power to be received by the Cooperative; (6) anticipated annual revenue; and 7) coapatability with planned system improve- ments. The Cooperative may require Producer to Pay a contributionAn aid df construction. advance for construction. or Increased annual or monthly minimum and may require a contract term of up to five years. 4. Provide Liability Insurance Furnish a certificate from Producer's insurance carrier showing satisfactory liability insurance including con tractual liability insurance covering indemnity agreements which Insures -Producer against all claims for property stallation foperationaand�maintenaor nccetoft arising roducerout 's g neratiinngfrom equippment.a any amount of manner connected ech insuranceth the in coverage shall be at least X500.000 per occurrence. The certificate shall also provide that the insurance polity will not be changed or cancelled during its term without thirty (30) days written notice to the Cooperative. S. Sign Contract Sign and deliver to the Cooperative an Agreement for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of a Cogeneration or Small Power Production Installation; 100 IW or Less. the form of which has been approved by the Public Utility Commission and is contained in.these Tariffs. 6. Complete Construction Construct the power generating installation and install a disconnect switch and other protective equipment as may be required by the Cooperative to protect its personnel, facilities. and operations. 7. Comply with Lars Comply with applicable federal, state. and local laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to power generating Installations. 8. Notify Cooperative Notify the Cooperative in• writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of a iz{UBUG L..•.-, i i _ ru.v an- Fleductien 1 Rl- Chonae in Tdkt Only m cur ncr.r.......... ...._. ----- •-• Comati:sion Use Only Submitted 8y Dotes 4 ! 2 t ive Date . �� gio„ohDa___ Title CLERK ...-..... SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock . Texas 79408 • • Telephone No. (806) 762-0406 TARIFF: Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Rood Lubbock.Texas A rLF—,A1MY. A+1 .exsuu Y Effective DoteRevision No. Section No. Sub -Section No. Original Section TitleSub- Section Title SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS SMALL P0WEER PRODUCTION AND COGENERATION UNDER 100 qct - Cont. installation and permit the Cooperative to inspect and test protective equipment. '9. Eliminate Conditions Preventing Interconnection In the event that it comes to the attention of the Cooperative that there are Conditions preventing safe inter- connection and proper parallel operation. it shall notify Producer and Producer shall not interconnect and/or initiate parallel operation until such conditions are corrected and Producer has provided at least ten (10) days wPttten notice to the Cooperative. The foregoing are conditions precedent to any obligation of.the Cooperative to interconnect or provide any form of electric utility service. C. Parallel Operation 1. Installation With the exception of only the Cooperative's meter(s). the Producer shall own and be solely responsible for all ex- pense. installation. maintenance and operation of the power generating installation at and beyond the point where Producer's conductors contact. Cooperative's conductors.. The Producer's generating installation shall be designed and installed in accordance with applicable codes, regulations and prudent engineering practice. 2. Self -Protected Generating Installation The Producer will "furnish, install. operate and maintain in good order and repair all equipment necessary for the safe operation of the power generating installation in parallel with the Cooperative's electric distribution system. The equipment will have the capability to both establish and maintain synchronism with the Cooperative's system and to automatically disconnect and isolate the generating installation from the Cooperative's system in the event of an outage of the Cooperative's system or a malfunction of the power generating installation. The Producer's power generating installation will also be designed, installed and maintained to be self -protected from normal and abnormal conditions in the Cooperative's electric distribution system. The conditions for which. the power generating installation shall be self -protected shall -include. but not be limited to, overvoltage. under - voltage. overcurrent. frequency deviation. and faults. The self-protection will be compatible with the Cooperative's system protection arrangements and operating policies. Specialized protective functions may be required by the Cooperative when. in the sole judgment of the Cooperative. the particular -generating installation characteristics and/or distribution system characteristics so warrant. 3. Quality of Service Producer's generating installation will generate power at the nominal voltage of the Cooperative's electric distri- bution system at the Producer's delivery point plus or minus five percent (5%) at the nominal system frequency of 60 hz plus or minus one-half (Si) bz..Producer shall generate at a power factor that is as near one hundred percent (100%) as is practicable. .In the event that the power factor. is less than ninetypercent (9O%) lagging or (10%) of or reimburse leading. the Producer will provide proper power factor correction (within ten percent unity) the Cooperative for the cost of any necessary correction. The overall quality of'the power provided by Producer including. but not limited to. the effects of harmonic dis- tortion, voltage regulation. voltage flicker. switching surges and power factor. will be such that the Cooperative's electric distribution system is not adversely affected. in any manner. In the event that adverse effects are caused in whole or in part by Producer's power generating installation, the Producer will Correct the cause of such effects or reimburse the Cooperative for the cost of any required correction. 4. Safety Disconnect The Producer, or at the Producer's option. the Cooperative. shall provide and install, at the Producer's expense. disconnect switch. The disconnect will be located so as to be readily accessible to a visible break -switch Cooperative. personnel in a location acceptable to both.the Producer and the Cooperative. It shall be the type of switch which can be secured in an open position by a Cooperative padlock. The Cooperative shall have the right to lock the switch open whenever. in the judgment of.the Cooperative: (l) it is necessary to maintain safe electrical operating or maintenance conditions; (2) the Producer's power generating installation adversely affects the Cooperative's electric distribution system; or (3) thereAs a system emergency or other abnormal operating condition which warrants disconnection. The Cooperative reserves. the right to operate the disconnect for the protection of the Cooperative's system even -if it affects Producer's power generating installation. In the event the Cooperative opens and closes the dis- connect switch it shall not be responsible for energization or restoration of parallel operation of the generating installation. The Cooperative will make reasonable efforts to notify the Producer in the event the disconnect switch has been operated. The Producer will not bypass the disconnect switch at any time for any reason. S. -Access Persons authorized by the Cooperative will have the right to enter the Producer's property for the purpose of operating or inspecting the disconnect switch or metering. Such entry ontohp UBL1C u„n� 4 COMMiSStOOF 1K Revision Symbols Cho e C - Discontimwd - Increase 1 - New N - Reduction R - Chane in xt OnIv Commission Use Only Submitted 13 Dote 0I*Q3 - DMEI �(fective Dote Signature— {' Title Lt .................. .................. SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock . Texas 79406 • Telephone No. (806) 762-0406 TARIFF. Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbocc.Texas APPI,=TKK All TerritorlServed Effective Dote Revision Na Section Na Sub -Section Na rt tna.06 Sheel—J—of action THIS Sub- Section Title SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS SMRLL POWER PRODUCTION AND COGENERATION UNDER 100 qi - Cont. notice, if the Producer erects or maintains locked gates or other barriers, the Producer will furnish the Coopera- tive with convenient means to Circumvent the barrier for access to the disconnect switch and meter(s). 6. Modifications of Cooperative System In the event that it is necessary at the time of initial interconnection or at some future time for the Cooperative to modify its electric distribution system in order to purchase or -continue to purchase Producer's output. the Pro- ducer will reimburse the Operative for all just and reasonable costs of modifications which are allocable to the Producer's small power generating installation. The modifications may include. but are not limited to. special intercormection equipment. protective devices, control devices or upgrading of distribution system components. 7. Liability far Injury and Damages Producer. assumes full responsibility for electric energy furnished to him at and past the point of interconnection and will indemnify the Cooperative against and hold the Cooperative harmless from all claims for both injuries to persons, including death resulting therefrom. and damages to property occurring upon the premises owned or operated by Producer arising frau electric power and energy delivered by Cooperative or in any way arising directly or in- directly from Producer's generating installation except: (1) when the negligence of .Cooperative or its agent or agents was the soleproximate cause of injuries, including death therefrom. to Producer or to employees of Producer or in the case of a residential Member/Producer, to all members of the household; and (ii) as to all other injuries and damages, to the extent that injuries or damages are proximately caused by or result in whole or in part from (a) arty negligence of Cooperative or its agent(sj independent of -and unrelated to the maintenance of Cooperative's facilities or any condition on Producer's premises or b) the breach by Operative of any provision of any con- tract regarding purchase and/or sale of electrical energy or service between Cooperative and Producer. The Cooperative shall not be.liable for either direct or consequential damages resulting from failures. inter- ruptions, or voltage and wave form fluctuations occasioned.by causes reasonable beyond the control of the Cooperative. including, but not limited to, acts of.God or public enemy. sabotage and/or vandalism, accidents, fire, explosion labor troubles. strikes. order of any court or judge granted -in any bona fide adverse legal proceeding or action, or any order of any commission, tribunal or governmental. authority. having jurisdiction. 1 For claims resulting from failures, interruptions, or voltage and ware form fluctuations occasioned in whole or in part by the negligence of the Cooperative or its agent(s), the Cooperative shall be liable only for that portion of the damages arising from personal injury. death of persons. or costs of necessary repairs to or reasonable replace- ment of electrical equipment proximately caused by.the negligent acts of the Cooperative or its agent(s). The Cooperative shall root be liable in any event for. consequential damages. 8. Metering If the output of the Producer's generating installation is to be purchased by the Cooperative. it will be measured by meters as required for the metering option chosen by the Producer. Any necessary meter(s) or meter modification in addition to one standard service meter will be installed, maintained and operated by the Cooperative at the producer's expense.. A connection will be provided for the meter(s) at the Producer's expense in a location that is acceptable to both the Cooperative and the Producer. The Cooperative may. at its ohm expense, supply. install. and maintain load research metering for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating the Producer's generating installation. The metered output of Producer's generating installation will be read by the Producer and. at the election of the Cooperative, accumulated or monthly readings may be checked at least monthly by representatives of the Cooperative. The ameter(s) will, by comparison with accurate standards, be tested and calibrated as often as necessary. The Pro- ducer or the Cooperative may reasonably request such tests. and shall be given notice of not less than five (5) working days when such tests are to be made. Uth.the Producer and the -Cooperative will have the right to be present at such tests. _If a meter is found to be inaccurate, it shall be restored to an accurate condition or replaced. If the tests disclose that no unacceptable inaccuracies exist in the meter(s), then the party requesting the tests shall bear the expense of the tests. A report of the results of any tests shall be furnished promptly by the party making such tests to the other party. Any meter(s) registering a deviation of not more than two per- cent (2Z) from normal shall be deemed accurate. The readings of any meter(s) which have been inaccurate shall be corrected according to the percentage of inaccuracy as determined by the tests for a period of no more than ninety (90) days prior to the tests. If any meter fails to register for any period. the facility output during such period shall be estimated.in the best manner possible as agreed upon by the Cooperative and the Producer. 4. Notice of Change in Installation - Producer -wilt notify the Cooperative in writing fifteen (15) days in advance of making any change affecting the characteristics. performance. or protection of the generating installation. If it comes to the Cooperative's attention that the modification will create or has -created conditions which may be unsafe or adversely affect the -Cooperative's system then At shall notify Producer and -Producer shall Immediately correct such condition. 10. Insurance Producer shall continue to maintain insurance as required by the Cooperative prior to interconnection and shall provide proof of such Insurance to the Cooperative at least annually. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS IIF Revision Symbols Cho e C - Discontinued (D) - Inavase 1 - New NI- Reduction R - Chon a In Text nl " Commission Use On] Q Submitted By Dote �at:� 2 d 0 a No. - T f i �B Qin. \�� .. flLE ... EiLeetire. Dasa BY .................. Signatu-(Z \ Y \ Tltls TARIFF CLERK SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock. Texas 79408 TARIFF. Electric Service APPLr.AT IM All Territory Served .r . Telephone No. (8061762-0406 Office: 110 N. Amarillo Road Lubbock. Texas E Ii' 0. Sales to Producer `Producer's rate cuss shall be designated by the Cooperative in accordance with the availability and type of service provisions in its rate schedules for all service including Backup, Supplementary, Interruptible. and Maintenance. E. Purchases from Producer 1. Rate . The Cooperative will pay. Producer for all power purchases at the following gates: a. Capacity (demand ION) - no Payment except by separate firm power contract between the Producer and the Cooperative. b. Energy - the metered rami output from the Producer will be purchased at the Cooperative's total energy less any demand or customer service costs plus.fel cost divided by the total palls purchased as calculated from the most recent wholesale power bill. In the event that the Producer. exercises the option to sell power to the Cooperative, there will be. in addition to the minions onthly bill requirements under the applicable service rate schedule(s). a customer service charge of $17.00 per month for metering and billing. 2. Refusal to Purchase The Cooperative may, At certain times and as operating conditions warrant. reasonably refuse to accept part or all of the output of the Producer's facility. Such refusal shall be based on system emergency constraints. special operating requirements. adverse effects of the Producer's facility on -the Cooperative's system or violation by the Producer of the terms.of the Agreement for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of Cogeneration and Small Power Installations; 100 pi or less. F. Definitions 1. Power Generato Installation Generating Installation oshall Eea� legulaetory>�ission'sor cRReeguullations underration sua ng ac ty Section Al20of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 196 including -arty generator and associated equipment. wiring. protective devices. or switches owned or operated by Producer. 2. Producer means any person, firm. corporation..partnership, or other entity owning or operating a power generating nsta ation. 6. AGREEMENT FOR INTERCONNECTION AND PARALLEL OPERATION OF COGENERATION OR SMALL POWER PRODUCTION IRSTALLATION.-l00 Kw OR'LFSS THIS AGREEMENT made this daly of . 19 . by and between the hereinafter referred to as the-Trducer. a Wafns-ne-itric Cooperative. Inc., ere na ter referred to as •Cooperative.' is as follows: 1. PuMose . Producer owns or intends to own and/or operate a qualifying electric power generating installation and s res to interconnect and operate such installation in parallel with Cooperative's and Producer electric distribution system. andssaleeoofinelectricitythe as wellasreasonable conditn the ions s foriInterconnection and parallel operation. terms purchase 2. Producer's Generating Installation. The generating installation to which this agreement applies is described as: Make Model Serial Fuel or ergy urcew Nameplate Output Rating vo is Operating Voltage phase Connection Located at Emergency n ac Rame Address `. Phone 3. Terms. The Cooperative agrees to use reasonable diligence to provide simultaneous electric service. Interconnection. parallel operation. sales and purchases of electricity will be governed by the Cooperative's Tariff including any and all amendments that may hereafter.be approved or ordered by any regulatory authority having'Amr FITERT AS IF FULLY jurisdiction, SAIDTARIFF including all.service rules. regulations, and rates IS A PART 0 ttntr rrrrrrnr ��.....- - c—&-.SION IRI rhnn in et nv L Submitt.e By Dote Ino• DDOW 1 4 �tEffective Dote SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. e • P.O. Drawer 1g3L�,' : L iobbock,;`i cabs. 79408 Telephone No. (8061762-0406 TARIFF'. Electric Service Office: I10 N. Amarillo Rood APPUCATIOnt All Territory Served Lubbock.Texas (� Effective Dote Revision Na Section No. Sub -Sect on No. FSection TitleSub- Section Title SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS I SMALL POWER PRODUCTION AND COGENERATION UNDER 100 KW - SET OUT NEREIR AND IS ON FILE AND AVAILABLE AT THE COOPERATIVE'S OFFICE IN LUBBOCK. TEXAS. 6. Interconnection. Prior to interconnection Producer.shall have (1) fulfilled ail requisites for the provision of electric ut ty service contained in the tariff; (2) provide an interconnection plan and other information; (3) comply with conditions for line extension; (4) provide satisfactory liability insurance; (5) sign and deliver this Agreement; (6) complete construction; (7) comply with laws; (8) give notice of intent to energize; and (9) eliminate any conditions preventing interconnection. .Producer warrants to Cooperative that Producer's power generating in- stallation 1s constructed and will be maintained An a safe and reliable condition and will comply with the latest applicable codes. S. Parallel Operation.. producer is responsible for installation, safe operation. protection, and maintenance of all equi pment and wi ri ng at .and beyond the point were Producer's: conductors contact the Cooperative's conductors. The electrical power generated shall .be compatible with Cooperative's standard distribution system at the point of delivery and of such quality that Cooperative's system is not adversely affected. Producer shall install and/or pay for a visible break disconnect switch. •The Cooperative shall have access to the disconnect switch and meter(s) at all times. The Cooperative's LIABILM AS LIMITED in accordance with its tariff and Producer agrees to indemnify and hold the .Cooperative harmless from. all claims except as specified is the tariff.- 6. Purchases of Electrfc:ity from Producer. At the option of the Producer, the Cooperative will purchase: No output from the generating installation while allowing the Producer to use the output to offset the Producer's total consumption, with the Producer's meter(s) modified to prevent reverse metering; or The net surplus output from the generating installation as measured by a second service meter which records the net surplus output of Producer. into the Cooperative's. system; where the net surplus is defined to be the accumulated. instantaneous output of. the Producer .in excess of Producer's simultaneous instantaneous load;. or The output .of Producer's generating installation as measured by a second meter which records the output while charging the Producer for the Producer's consumption. The Cooperative will pay for electricity purchased.from Producer at the applicable tariff rate for qualifying power generation installations. At the option of. the Producer, the Cooperative will: Credit the value of all output purchased.from the Producer's generating installation against the monthly bill for service for the month following receipt of the -Producer's meter reading(s) for the monthly billing cycle; or Pay Producer by check for all output purchased from Producer's generating installation within _days. from receipt of the Customer's meter reading(s) for the monthly billing period. 7. Sales of Electric Service to Producer. Producer agrees to pay for electric service in accordance with the rate s e u e applicable to class. If any.tariff or rate is changed by the Cooperative, or by order or consent of any regulatory aut or ty aving a jurisdiction thereof whether or not at the request of the Cooperative, such changed tariff. ratelor redefined class of service shall be applicable to service provided here- under from and after the effective date of such change. Periodically. Cooperative will render to Producer a statement of services rendered. Producer agrees to pay the total amount shown on such statement within fifteen (15) days from its date.• Payment shall be made to Cooperative at its office in Lubbock. Lubbock Country. Texas. 8. Term. The acceptance of this instrument by the Cooperative shall constitute an agreement between the Producer and UTee cooperative which shall continue in force for an initial term of years (not to exceed 5 years) from the date service is made available by the Cooperative to the Producer. After .he initial term. this agreement may be terminated by either party giving at least thirty (30) days written notice to the other. 9. Breach. The failure or refusal to perform any obligation contained in this agreement shall constitute a breach of s agreement. The•parties shalt have such remedies for breach as may be provided for4t law or in .equity. Not- withstanding any other provision of this agreement. Cooperative may discontinue service if Producer has breached any portion of this agreement.by failure to.miake timely. payment or otherwise. 10. Entire Alreene�nt. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior /^ agreements between. Producer and Cooperative for the service herein described, -'and the Cooperative, its agents and s employees have made no representations, promises. or made any inducements. written or verbal. which are not % contained herein. Producer agrees that it is not relying on any stat c eX Revision SymboIs Cho e C - Oiscontineed D - increase It)- New N - Reduclion il- Cho n a in Text Commission Use Only Submitted By Date plo.DO tto oreE Signature , , Y \c l �.. tie I....... oat. BY .................. *I Utility Docket No. EM -120-75 SOUTH PINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. e P.O. Drawer 1830 — Lubbock,. Texas 79408 Telephone Na (8067 762-0406 TARIFF: Electric Service Office: 110 N. Amarillo Rood Lubbock, Texas � All Terr Served Effective Date Revision No. Section No. Sub -Section No. Ori i a action Title Sub. Section Title >E SERVICE RULES AND REGOLATIOHS SMALL POKER PRODUCTION AND COGENERATION UNDER 100 KW - Cont. 11. AAsssigmnent. This agreement shall not be assigned by Producer except in accordance with the Articles. By-laws. and rules regulations of Cooperative. This agree nt shall inure to the benefit of Cooperative's aisigns- 12. Interconnection Cost. Producer agrees to pay for•extension of Cooperative's facilities and other interconnection costs as o ars: . s in advance of arty work by the Cooperative. 13. Receipt of Tariff.. Producer acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Cooperative's tariff. SOUTH PLAINS TLECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC. Producer: By: - PUB UN turngPPRO ED WAS AS YJS22 t83 D(ccET 4822 FILE.................. BY .................. TARIFF CLERK +1K Revision 5 mbols Cha e C - Discontinxd (01- Inveose 1 - New N - Reduction R - Chane in Text 1 Commission Use Only Submitted By Dale Docket No. Effective Dots Signature R L G �7olti✓�ritNt r r J�� w✓ ,;',n'.y� � O l � F ii r — --� - ad CITY BB 'K CITY SECRETARY -TREASURER 762-6411 P. O. Box 2000 LUBBOCK. TEXAS 79457 pril 22, 1983 Mr. Dale H. Johnson, Attorney South Plains Electric Co -Op, Inc. P. 0. Drawer 1830 Lubbock, Texas 79408 RE: RESOLUTION 1372 - 4/14/83 TEMPORARY ORDER Dear Mr. Johnson: Enclosed herewith to you is the above referenced resolution authorizing the Temporary Order granting the requested rate increase, and continuing the informal hearing until May 12, 1983• If I can be'of further assistance, please let me know. EVELYN GAFFGA City Secretary Enclosure cc: John Ross, City Attorney J. Robert Massengale, ACM JCR: da RESOLUTION RESOLUTION 1372 - 4/14/83 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a Temporary Order entered by the Council at a public hearing held on April 14, 1983 which Order continued a rate hearing in progress, authorized city staff to retain experts and granted a temporary rate increase to South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. which Order is attached herewith and shall be spread upon the minutes of the Council and as spread upon the minutes of this Council shall constitute and be a part of this Resolution as if fully copied herein in detail. Passed by the City Council this 14th day of April ,1983. r 'HILL We IS ER, MAYOR ATTEST: Evelyn Gaffga, City r ary-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: a,Hd - ..' - u4aa I -e -e Robert Massengale, A sistant City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: ,To-hn C. Ross, Jr., City Attorne JCR:cl TEMPORARY ORDER l RESOLUTION 1372 - 4/14/83 AN ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, SITTING AS A REGU- LATORY AUTHORITY UNDER VERNON'S ANN.CIV.STAT., ART. 1446c, CONTINUING A RATE HEARING AND GRANTING A TEMPORARY RATE INCREASE TO SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC CO- OPERATIVE, INC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 43d OF THE AFOREMENTIONED STATUTE AND REQUIRING REVISED TEMPORARY TARIFFS TO BE FILED WITH THE CITY SECRETARY. WHEREAS, South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. did file with the City of Lubbock a statement of intent and application for a rate increase on November 11, 1982, and WHEREAS, the City has received no complaint from any customer or other affected person within forty-five (45) days after the notice of intent to in- crease rates by South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc., and WHEREAS, the City staff has examined the statement of intent and applica- tion filed by South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. and have recommended that the City staff be authorized to engage expert assistance in reviewing this rate request by South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc., and WHEREAS, the Regulatory Authority is authorized under Sections 23 and 24 of Art. 1446c, V.A.C.S. to retain and engage any and all personnel necessary to assist in making a determination of reasonable rates, and WHEREAS, the City Council sitting as a Regulatory Authority entered upon all hearing of South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. application for rate increas on April 14, 1983 at which hearing the Cooperative through its officers and attorney did present evidence in support of their request and the City staff made its recommendation as aforementioned, and WHEREAS, the City Council, sitting as a Regulatory Authority, makes the following findings: A. That there is a need to engage the services of expert personnel to assist it in arriving at a reasonable rate of return on applicants request. •� B. That the rate hearing commenced on April 14, 1983, should be continue in order for the staff to engage expert help and allow such experts sufficient time to report their findings to the Regulatory Authority. C. That the staff of the Regulatory Authority should be authorized to y engage necessary expert help in this matter. 1 i D. That a temporary rate should be fixed at this time for applicant which rate is to be effective, as hereinafter ordered, until such time as a, Final Order is entered in this matter, NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS: 1. THAT the City staff is hereby authorized to engage any and all per- sonnel necessary to assist the Regulatory Authority in arriving at a deter- mination of reasonable rates in this matter. 2. THAT South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. shall furnish to City j staff and experts employed, any and all data requested necessary to make a reasonable determination of the rate base, expenses,.investments and rate of return within the municipal boundaries of the City of Lubbock. 3. THAT South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. shall reimburse the City of Lubbock for the reasonable cost of the services of all experts engaged by the City pursuant to Sections 23 and 24 of Art. 1446c, V.A.C.S. and the laws of thel State of Texas. i 4. THAT the hearing on this application to increase the rates of South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. commenced on April 14, 1983, be and is hereby continued until May 12, 1983. 5. THAT the rate consultants and other experts engaged by the City report their findings and recommendations to the City Council on May 12, 1983. 6. THAT South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. be and is hereby au- I thorized to place into effect temporary rates for service within the City of Lubbock, Texas. 7. THAT the temporary rates hereby authorized shall be identical to those rates authorized by the Public Utility Commission of Texas in its Order in Docket -No. 4822. 8. THAT South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. shall file a revised tariff with the City Secretary setting forth the temporary rates herein au- thorized and said tariff shall be designated temporary on its face. i I 9. THAT the revised temporary tariffs hereby authorized shall be applied to consumption of electricity registered on customer meters as of April 20, 1983. 10. THAT the City Secretary mail a copy of this Temporary Order to South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc., at their P.O. Drawer 1830, Lubbock, Texas 79408. ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL on this / % day of ?: u 1 3. i 'BILL McALISTER, MAYOR ATTEST: j I I E elyn Gaf a, ity S V -Treasurer APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: I &.j C-A=-CLA----C e.P II Robert Massengale, Ass tant City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: ` I Jo `n C. Ross, Jr., City Attrney SERVING AREAS OF: LUBBOCK South plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. HHALE OCKLEY CROSBY P.O. DRAWER 1830 LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79408 AC 806-762-0406 LYNN COUNTIES D' April 4, 1983 APR 4 1983 The Honorable Bill McAlister Mayor, City of Lubbock. P. O. Box 2000 Lubbock, Texas 79.457 CITY SECRETARY y �P Re: South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. Rate Application Hearing Dear Mayor McAlister: On November 11, 1983, South.Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SPEC) filed its Notice of Intent to Increase Electric'Rates and rate filing package with the City Secretary. It was the intent of SPEC to increase its rates to its members only after final approval of the regulatory authorities as provided by the Public Utility Regulatory Act (Art. 1446c, Vernon's Anno- tated Texas Statues). The Public Utility Commission of Texas on March 74, 1983 entered its final order approving the rate increase for SPEC. The final order granted SPEC a system -wide revenue increase of .$5,228,136 based on the test year, of which $4,817,296 is to roll the October 19, 1982 wholesale rate increase into its base rate and grants to SPEC an overall rate of return of 8.2%. It also resulted in an overall rate increase of 34.7% to its members. We further advise that 31.96% of the total, or $4,817,296, was placed into effect at the November 30, 1982 billing as a wholesale power increase through the Cooperative's use of the Power Cost Adjustment in its current tariff. Therefore, the May 30.billing will reflect an annual system -wide revenue increase of $410,840 over and above the recent Southwestern Public Service Company wholesale power increase. We enclose herewith a copy of the final order of the Public Utility Com- mission in Docket #4822 and the revised tariff sheets setting forth the approved tariff changes. It is requested that the City Council at its next meeting approve the same rate increase for the member consumers of SPEC located within the city limits of Lubbock. This would permit system -wide billing of all of South Plains' members under the same rate schedule. OWNED BY THOSE WE SERVE The Honorable Bill McAlister Page 2 April 4, 1983 Mr. Jim Roberts, General Manager of SPEC, and the undersigned attorney re- quest to be present at the hearing before the City Council to answer any questions that the members of the City Council, the Mayor, or city staff may have. Very truly yours, SOUTH PL CTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. By: J. , o e s, en ral Manager Dare R. o s orney /sh ``-' O Utility Docket No. EM -120-78 SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. V P.O. 0rawer 1830 — Lubbock , Texas 79408 Telephone Nm (800 762-0406 TARIFF: Electric Service Telephone 110 N. AtnoNllo Rood r' i` a D I PNat.,Marwick, Mitchell&Ca t COST OF SERVICE STUDY Cost of Electric Services to Consumers Located in the City of Lubbock and Served by the South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. May 1983 �II�DMAY 121983 CITY SECRETARY r�. PIPEAT MARWICK Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. 1100 American Plaza Fifth and Lavaca Austin, Texas 78701 May 12, 1983 Mr. Larry J. Cunningham City Manager City of Lubbock 916 Texas Avenue Lubbock, Texas 79457 Dear Mr. Cunningham: The City of Lubbock requested that Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. (Peat Marwick) determine if there were any cost differential for customers served by the South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SPEC) inside the city limits versus those outside Lubbock's city limits. This report summarizes the work performed in achieving the study objective, our findings and conclusions, and our recommendations. WORK PERFORMED In brief, our efforts to accomplish study objectives included: o Interviews and discussions with City (including Lubbock Power and Light personnel) and SPEC officials; o Review and analysis of the rate filing documents; o Review of documents associated with attaining certificates of convenience and necessity; o Review and analysis of selected SPEC records; and o Review of applicable law and case studies. Each of these is discussed in more detail below. We conducted interviews and held discussions with the following persons: o City of Lubbock - Jim Blagg, Deputy City Manager, - Robert Massengale, Assistant City Manager, - Personnel in the City Attorney's Office, and — Personnel from Lubbock Power and Light (LPL). FP3 Mr. Larry J. Cunningham May 12, 1983 2 to: o South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. - J. C. Roberts, General Manager, - Wayne Whitaker, Assistant General Manager, Frank Kilcrease, Chief Engineer, - Carolyn Maples, Property Accountant, and - Dale Johnson, SPEC's attorney. We reviewed and analyzed documents and records, including: o Rate application documents filed by SPEC before the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) in docket 4822; o Staff testimony, examiners report, and final order of the PUC in docket 4822; o City and SPEC testimony pertaining to disputes on certi- fied services areas between SPEC and LPL in dockets 308, 917, 1722, and 2616; o PUC rules and regulations and the Public Utility Regula- tory Act of 1975 relating to differential rates for electric utilities; and o SPEC records including customer billing and consumption runs, facility maps, continuing property records, ad valorem tax renditions, and sales tax reports. The purpose of our interviews, discussions, reviews, and analysis were o Become familiar with the records and operations of the SPEC; o Explore areas where potential for cost differentials exists; o Document the type and amount of cost differentials; and o List areas where cost differentials exist but cannot be documented as to amount. FLol Mr. Larry J. Cunningham May 12, 1983 3 FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS Based on the work performed, we believe that the cost of SPEC to serve Lubbock citizens is generally less than the cost to serve their customers beyond the city limits of Lubbock. That lower cost is primarily the result of greater density of customers on the electric distribution system inside the City than outside and the centralized mode of SPEC operations also based within the Lubbock city limits. More detailed finding and conclusions are presented below. Finding Regarding Customer Class Composition Customers inside Lubbock comprise the following portion of five of several rate categories served by SPEC as of March 31, 1982: Inside Lubbock Total Rate Class Number Percent System Irrigation 15 0.2% 6,766 Residential Rural 6 0.1 10,111 Town and Village (T&V) 1,077 74.4 1,447 Commercial - small 59 5.2 1,139 Oil well - secondary 7 1.0 683 Commercial - large 7 6.1 115 All other - - 4,466 Totals 1,171 24,727 rml Mr. Larry J. Cunningham May 12, 1983 4 The only rate category where inside customers comprise a significant portion is the Residential TO class at 74 percent of total system customers in that class. The largest portion of the residential service class is, however, in the "rural" category which is to be anticipated for an electric utility cooperative. Findings Regarding Preliminary Assessment of Cost Differentials A review of service conditions for irrigation and the commercial class customers inside Lubbock indicates no apparent significant differences between those same types of customers located outside of Lubbock. Cost differentials, if any, would appear to be nominal for these classes. For the residential customer class, there are several conditions which have an impact on service costs for inside versus outside customers. These include: o Distances between residential customers within Lubbock are less than that for customers outside the City resulting in less plant investment per customer inside the City; o Multiple residential customers are served from a single large transformer within the City while a residential consumer outside the City tends to be served by a single small transformer; o Planned transformer loads for inside City residential T&V users is generally less per customer than outside resi- dential users because of load diversity and other demand factors (e.g., use of individual water wells and the prevalence of all electric homes in rural areas); o All service crews are physically based within the City limits resulting in greater travel distances for service calls outside the City (applies to cost related to all customer classes); Fil Mr. Larry J. Cunningham May 12, 1983 5 o All meter -reading crews are physically based. within the City limits resulting in greater travel per meter read outside the City (applies to cost related to all customer classes); and o The condition of roads in rural areas, particularly during inclement weather, adds to the time required for service crews and meter readers to perform their duties (applies to cost related to all customer classes). Findings Regarding Costs Allocated to Residential Customers Class by PUC To determine the potential impact of reallocating costs assigned to the Residential Customer Class, we isolated those costs applicable to all residential customers. These are summarized below Return on investment $ 725,000 Operating expenses 5,497,000 Total Revenue Requirement $6,222,000 These costs were further divided into functional components and the opportunity for cost differential noted, as follows: Residential Function Costs Comments Transmission $ 22,000 No apparent cost differential Distribution 11198,000 Most potential for cost differential Customer accountancy 371,000 Some potential for cost differential Purchased power 4,045,000 No apparent cost differential Taxes 74,000 Some potential for cost differential Administrative and Other 512,000 Limited potential for cost differential Total costs $6,222,000 ril Mr. Larry J. Cunningham May 12, 1983 6 Our efforts from this point focused primarily on the costs associated with the distribution function based on the premise that if there were any significant service costs differentials they would be related to that function. Findings Regarding Accuracy and Reliability of Study Results We believe that the study results are indicative of an order of magnitude rather than a precise measurement. Several factors limit the precision of this study: o SPEC operating and accounting records to provide data for studies of this nature were not available or limited at best; o Estimates and ratios had to be used to estimate costs; o No previous studies by service area determining detail system costs were available; and o The ability of SPEC officials to construct relevant data within a restricted time frame was not met. Findings Regarding Cost Differences Our study indicates that for the test year ended March 31, 1982, the estimatable cost to serve Residential T&V class consumers in Lubbock is approximately $0.50 per month less (about 2 percent of the billing excluding the fuel cost adjustment) for the average customer using about 650 RWH per month. It should be noted that this differential in annual revenues to SPEC is approximately equal to the franchise taxes that SPEC would pay to the City of Lubbock if a franchise tax were levied. r i PMN IMP Mr. Larry J. Cunningham May 12, 1983 ,.. 7 The cost differential estimated in this study is subject to change over time. Particularly, an increase in the number of connections to plant already constructed inside the City limits would result in lower inside per customer costs. Less than 50 percent of available plant at March 31, 1982, was con- nected inside the City limits. Conversely, a decrease in the number of connections would correspondingly result in increased unit costs. Findings of Allowable Rate Differentials The Texas Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1975 (Section 44) allows for a rate differential of 115 percent of the inside city electric rate without Commission approval. Any differences greater than 115 percent must be approved by the Commission. Other Findings As a part of our study, we noted the following items: o Net book cost of general plant located inside the City of Lubbock was in excess of ad valorem tax renditions; and o Two communities are assessing franchise taxes on SPEC revenues at the rate of two percent. Conclusions Based upon the work performed and the findings outlined above, we con- clude that: o The cost to serve inside City residential customers is. o percent less than the cost to serve outside City resi- dential customers as of the test year ended March 31, 1982; o These estimated cost differences are not considered sufficient to support a change in the rate structure currently requested by SPEC; rEal Mr. Larry J. Cunningham May 12, 1983 8 o The cost to serve in the future for the same inside/ outside parties could be significantly different depending largely on the location and patterns of population growth and the continuation of dual certified areas; and o The operating and accounting records of SPEC are not presently conducive to the performance of such detail cost studies. RECOMMENDATIONS Based upon our findings and conclusions, we recommend that the City of Lubbock: o Approve current rate schedules as submitted by SPEC; and o Adopt new and expanded procedures for rate application requests by SPEC for rate changes inside the City limits (see Attachment A for details). We appreciate the opportunity to serve the City of Lubbock by performing this study. We are pleased to respond to any questions or comments you have about the study. Very truly yours, )�J, 411,60 tW4, YX"W � 4P, ATTACHMENT A We recommend that SPEC be required to file information with the City of Lubbock indicating the cost of service for the residents inside the city limits of Lubbock. In order to perform an adequate. study the following information should be maintained and/or submitted to the City of Lubbock with the rate request. o Billing records should be kept to determine: - the number of customers by detail rate class (parti- cularly within the residential customer class), and - the KWH sales and demand characteristics by detail rate class; o A field inventory should be performed to determine the quantity and type of plant investment (which agrees to the continuing property records) located in the City of Lubbock, including: - poles by type, - transformers by type (KVA), - crossarms, - miles of line by type (phase and size), and - other distribution facilities; o Continuing property records should be updated to the end of the test period for each rate filing and provide such information along with rate request to City; o SPEC should provide a method to allocate meter reading costs and trouble call expense for inside versus outside customers considering travel and time differences; o Line losses should be determined for inside versus outside customers considering the greater length of lines serving customers in rural areas; and o Other data should be maintained as necessary to determine cost differentials between consumers located within Lubbock and outside Lubbock. I APPLICATION OF SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. FOR AUTHORITY TO CHANGE RATES DOCKET NO. 4822 ORDER PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS In public meeting at its offices in Austin, Texas, the Public Utilitv Commission of Texas finds that the above styled application was processed in accordance with applicable statutes by an examiner who prepared and filed a report containing findings of fact and conclusions of law, which Examiner's Report is ADOPTED and made a part of this Order. The, Commission further issues that: 1. The application of South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. for a rate increase is GRANTED to the extent recommended by the examiner. 2. South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. shall file a revised tariff in accordance with the rates and guidelines set out in the Examiner's Report sufficient to generate revenues not greater than those prescribed in the report. South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. shall also revise and file amendments to its service rules and regulations in that revised tariff in accordance with the specific recommendations of the examiner regarding necessary changes to those rules. The revised tariff shall be filed in four copies with the Commission filing clerk within 20 days from the date of this Order. The Commission staff shall have 20 days from the date of the filing of the revised tariff to review it for approval or rejection. The tariff shall be deemed to be approved and shall become effective upon the expiration of 20 days after filing or sooner upon notification by the Commission.- In the event of rejection, South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. shall be notified by the Commission, and it shall have 20 additional days to file an amended tariff with the same procedures to then be repeated. 3. The revised and approved rates shall be charqed only for service rendered in areas over which this Commission was exercising its original jurisdiction as of the adjournment of the hearing'on the merits herein, and said rates may be charged only'for service rendered after the tariff approval date. Should the tariff approval date fall within South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc.'s billing period, the cooperative is authorized herein to prorate each customer's bill to reflect that customer's daily energy consumption at the appropriate rates. Docket No. 4822 Page 2 - ORDER 4. This Order is deemed to be final upon the date of rendition. Approval of the revised tariff filed in compliance with *this Order shall be deemed to be final on the date of its effectiveness either by operation of this Order or by notification by the Commission, which ever occurs first. SIGNED AT AUSTIN, TEXAS, on the 14Vt day of 1983. ATTEST: 0CLx.QI.c.Yx- F.. v CAROLYN E. SHELLMAN SECRETARY OF THE COMMISSION tgb PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS SIGNED: " . M00 ROLLINSI; SIGNED: AALANaR. ERWIN SIGNED:-+�--� PEGGY ROSSON