The rule is amended to correct the calculation of meter error for solid-state meters for consistency with the applicable American National Standard for Electric Meters standard. Docket No. 140131-EU

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

25-6.058Determination of Average Meter Error

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule is amended to correct the calculation of meter error for solid-state meters for consistency with the applicable American National Standard for Electric Meters standard.

Docket No. 140131-EU

SUMMARY: The rule amends subparagraph (1)(c)1. of the rule to properly describe the equation (4FL + 2LL + PF)/7.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has been prepared by the Agency.

The SERC examined the factors required by Section 120.541(2)(c), F.S., and concluded that the rule amendment will not have an adverse impact on economic growth, business competitiveness, or small business and that investor-owned electric utilities operating in Florida may benefit from the rule amendment.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: based upon the information contained in the SERC.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 366.05(1) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 366.05(3) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Kathryn G.W. Cowdery, Office of General Counsel, 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850, [phone], [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

25-6.058 Determination of Average Meter Registration Error.

(1)(a) through (b) No change.

(c) If a polyphase metering installation is used on a varying load, the average registration error shall be determined by one of the following methods. The utility shall select the method that best fits the customer’s usage pattern.

1. The weighted algebraic average of its error at light load (approximately 10 percent rated test amperes) given a weight of two one, its error at heavy load (approximately 100 percent rated test amperes) and 100 percent power factor given a weight of four, and at heavy load (approximately 100 percent rated test amperes) and 50 percent lagging power factor given a weight of one two; or

2. A single point, when calculating the error of an electronic meter, and the single point is an accurate representation of the error over the load range of the meter.

(2) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 366.05(1) FS. Law Implemented 366.05(3) FS. History–New 7-29-69, Formerly 25-6.58, Amended 5-19-97, 7-3-06,__________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Tony Velazquez

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Public Service Commission

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 4, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: Volume 40, Number 104, May 29, 2014