Hudson Light & Power Department

D O M E S T I C
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Domestic Rate A - Rates 1, 2, 3

Availability

Single phase service under this rate is available to residential customers for all domestic uses in private residences or individual apartments of multiple dwellings. When an account is eligible for more than one rate, the rate may be changed by the customer only once per year.

• $ 2.70 for the first 10 kWh or less per month

•  10.81 cents per kWh for the next 490 kWh per month

•    9.93 cents per kWh for all over 500 kWh per month

• $ 5.40 for the first 20 kWh or less per month

•  10.81 cents per kWh for the next 980 kWh per month

•    9.93 cents per kWh for all over 1000 kWh per month

• $ 8.10 for the first 30 kWh or less per month

•  10.81 cents per kWh for the next 1470 kWh per month

•    9.93 cents per kWh for all over 1500 kWh per month

The minimum charge shall in no case be less than $17.76 gross for any connection period exclusive of Power Adjustment Charges.

When bills are rendered bi-monthly, the charge for the initial block and the number of kilowatt-hours to each block shall be multiplied by two.

New construction and multiple dwellings being reconstructed shall be serviced through a separate meter for each apartment. Existing multiple dwellings may be furnished through a single meter, but the kWh in each block and the minimum bill will be multiplied by the number of dwellings connected to the meter.

If the maximum 15 minute uncontrolled demand exceeds 5 kilowatts, the Department may install a demand meter and charge for the excess capacity requirement at the rate of $1.013 per 0.1 kilowatt for all demand in excess of 5 kilowatts.

To the amount determined under the preceding provisions shall be added a Power Adjustment charge in accordance with the Department's Standard Power Adjustment Clause as from time to time effective in accordance with law.

Standard Terms and Conditions are a part of this rate.

Single phase service under this rate is available to residential customers with a Department approved water heater of no less than 50 gallons capacity in private residences or individual apartments of multiple dwellings. All non-electric water heaters, except solar, must be disabled and removed from the premises. When an account is eligible for more than one rate, the rate may be changed by the customer only once per year.

• $ 2.70 for the first 10 kWh or less per month.

•  10.81 cents per kWh for the next 490 kWh per month.

•    8.35 cents per kWh for the next 550 kWh per month.

•    9.93 cents per kWh for all over 1050 kWh per month.

All services with an approved electric water heater in continuous use as the sole source of hot water supply will receive a maximum of 550 kWh @ 8.35 cents as a water heater allowance. This 550 kWh will be billed after the first 500 kWh per month has been billed.

An approved type of electric water heater for the purpose of this clause is a two element interlocking limited demand storage water heater of a standard NEMA approved manufacture and having a capacity of not less than 50 gallons and a design voltage of 240V OR 208 volt.

The Department reserves the right to provide, own and maintain suitable time switches or relays designed to control the operation of the hot water heater and will furnish energy for not less than 20 hours a day. The customer shall provide a separate circuit for the water heater, of ample capacity and designed for 240V OR 208 volt operation, to which no equipment other than the water heater shall be connected.

In case of a combination electric range and electric water heater installation, or the addition of a  water heater to an existing electric range installation, a limiting switch may be furnished by the Department and installed by the customer's electrician, at the expense of the customer.

Requirements for the Installation of Ranges and Water Heaters electric range requirements:

Electric Range Requirements

Only ranges of 240V OR 208 volt, as approved by the Underwriter's Laboratory and installed in accordance with Departmental and National Electric Code Requirements will be accepted by this Department for installation on its system.

Water Heater Requirements:

Only Water Heaters of 220 volts or more and a minimum of 50 gallon capacity as approved by the Underwriter's Laboratory and installed in accordance with the requirements of the National Electric Code and meeting the following requirements of this Department will be accepted by this Department for installation on its system:

1. Elements shall be so wired that only one element will operate at one time.

2. In the case of a combination electric range and electric water heater installation, or the addition of a water heater to an existing electric range installation, a limiting switch may be furnished at the Department's discretion and installed by the customer's electrician, at the expense of the customer.

$2.70 per month per meter. The minimum charge shall in no case be less than $17.76 gross for any connection period exclusive of Power Adjustment charges.

When bills are rendered bi-monthly, the charge for the initial block and the number of kilowatt-hours to each block shall be multiplied by two.

New construction and multiple dwellings being reconstructed shall be serviced through a separate meter for each apartment. Existing multiple dwellings may be furnished through a single meter, but the kWh in each block and the minimum bill will be multiplied by the number of dwellings connected to the meter.

If the maximum 15 minute uncontrolled demand exceeds 5 kilowatts, the Department may install a demand meter and charge for the excess capacity requirement at the rate of $1.013 per 0.1 kilowatt for all demand in excess of 5 kilowatts.

To the amount determined under the preceding provisions shall be added a Power Adjustment charge in accordance with the Department's Standard Power Adjustment Clause as from time to time effective in accordance with law.

For all purposes meeting below mentioned conditions. Service under this rate is furnished through one meter for an individual residence or individual apartment. Church or school and associated buildings used mainly for religious or educational purposes. When an account is eligible for more than one rate, the rate may be changed by the customer only once per year.

1. Electric space heating equipment must be permanently installed and all other heating equipment must be removed from premises or permanently disabled. Further, electricity or solar must be the only source of energy for all purposes. Insulation conforming to the Department's standards must be installed.

2. A customer's entire energy requirements must be supplied under this rate and through a single meter.

3. This rate is not available for resale.

4. The Department may require that electric water heaters, space heating equipment and other major electrical loads be time controlled to restrict operation during peak periods.

• $21.63 for the first 200 kWh or less per month

•     9.47 cents per kWh for the next 300 kWh per month

•     9.18 cents per kWh for all over 500 kWh per month

$21.63 gross per month, per meter

When bills are rendered bi-monthly, the charge for the initial block and the number of kilowatt hours to each block shall be multiplied by two.

To the amount determined under the preceding provisions shall be added a power adjustment charge in accordance with the Department's Standard Power Adjustment Clause as from time to time effective in accordance with law.