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Elfin Cove Utilities Commision 1985
. a ELFIN COVE UTILITY COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE Name Mailing Address Service Location —_ The undersigned certifies, applicant is the responsible party of the premises where service is being applied. Applicant has lavful authority to sign this application. Applicant agrees to pay the applicable rates; and abide by the terms and conditions as prescribed by the ECUC Utility Tariff, for all present and future utility service. All cost incurred, by ECUC for the collection of any unpaid accounts shall be paid by the applicant. { hereby declare that the information provided fs‘true, accurate, and complete to the best of ny knovledge and belief, and is voluntarily submitted, for the purpose of receiving utility service © Customer Signature Date Deposit refund policy: A security deposit is required until a credit ratii b of service, showing a good payment record Bete Gal itenetiones After two years Should you close your account, your depos » your deposit will then be applied to your account. it will be applied to your final billing. 7 AMOUNT RECEIVED $ By: Please check thr energy source veo for the following featuren ¢ your service Jocetion: BPACE HEATING 03) Gas Electric Electric Heat Pump Wood 2 heating sources, one being electric Other) | lui) ae None, heat is provided. —_——- HOT WATER HEATER REFRIGERATOR 1) 613 Gas Gas Electric ______ Electric Other Larger than 30 gal. None available _ Other ———_. None, hot water is provided. COOK STOVE CLOTHES DRYER i Oj) Gas Gas Electric Electric Other Standard size Provided with rent or Hot plate is unavailable Other None available USE Residential Commercial Government SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES ACCOUNT DEPOSITS (refundable on account balance) NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS (1) Temporary Service $200.00 (2) Meter Deposit 60.00 (3) Security Deposit 50.00 RECONNECT METER CHARGE (1) During Working Hours 60.00 (2) After Working Hours 60.00 METER TEST FEE Cost - if less than 2% variable SERVICE CALL-OUT FEE a} During Working Hours 25.00/hr. 2) After Working Hours 25.00/hr. INSPECTION FEE fr) First Trip 200 2) Second Trip 15.00 (3%) Third and Subsequent Trips 30.00 LATE PAYMENT FEE 1% per Mo. DISHONORED CHECK (NSF) 25.00 SERVICE RELOCATION 25.00 ’ TEMPORARY SERVICE DAILY FEE 40.00 MINIMUM MONTHLY CHANCE 10,00 For the current billing period the Utility will be paid uncer the State of Alaska's power cost equalization program (AS .83.162) to assist the utility and its customers in reducing the high cost of generation of electric energy Your total electrical service cost $5 per KWH Less State assistance 3h " : Your charge euk. Average Hours of kwh Consumed Load Wattage Use per Day Month Year AM/FM Radio/Cassette Tape Unit 15 4 2 24 Blender 300 1/12 2 25 Clothes Iron 1,100 1/6 5 60 Lighting Kitchen 100 2 6 75 Dining/Den 100 4 12 144 Living Room 75 4 9 108 Bedroom 50 1 15 18 Extra Bedroom 75 2 4.5 54 Bathroom 50 1 1.5 18 Hall 75 2 45 54 Porch 100 1 2.4 28.8 Subtotal for Lighting 625 2.2 41.7 500.0 Refrigerator 350 2 60 700 Sewing Machine 75 1/2 a Ui Space Heater(ing) 1,200 if 36 432 Stove/Oven 1,200-8,000 3 105 1,260 Washing Machine 512 3/4 9 110 Water Heater 2,500 5 360 4,300 Water Pump 2,200 cs 87 1,030 Totals 709 8,452 Fig. 6-2. A second sample of kwh usage—trying Average Hours of kwh Consumed |e Load Wattage Use per Day Month Year AM/FM Radio/Cassette Tape Unit 15 4 2 24 Blender 300 1/12 2 25 Clothes Iron 1,100 1/6 Ss 60 Lighting Kitchen/Dining 100 2 6 75 Living Room 75 4 9 108 Bedroom 50 1 1.5 18 Bathroom 50 1 1.5 18 Porch 100 1 2.4 28.8 Refrigerator 350 2 60 700 Sewing Machine 75 1/2 1 1 Space Heater N/A Wood-heat Stove/Oven N/A Wood-fired, propane gas backup Washing Machine 512 3/4 9 110 Water Heater N/A Wood-fired Water Pump N/A Wind-pumped, gas engine backup Totals 99 1,178 Fig. 6-3. A third sample of kwh usage—frugal CUBB Average Hours of kwh Consumed Load Wattage Use Per Day Month Year Blender 300 1/100 0.1 te Broiler 1,150 1/5 7 84 Clock 2 24 1.5 18 Clothes Dryer 5,000 3/5 83 1,000 Clothes Iron 1,200 1/6 5 60 Clothes Washer 512 3/5 9 110 Coffee Pot 900 1/3 9 105 Dishwasher 1,200 4/5 30 360 Floor Heater 1,350 2/5 14.7 176 Freezer 1,200 3 110 1,320 Hair Dryer 375 1/10 1.3 15.6 Lighting vility of a mismatch between Kitchen 400 2 6 75 ‘ergy use is much higher than Dining/Den 100 4 12 144 s accidentally balances, we (as Living Room 75 4 9 108 : to do the ‘‘matching’’ by cut- Bedroom 50 1 15 18 the more blatant uses. And, if Extra Bedroom 5 2 45 54 3 doing what, we can’t go after Bathroom 50 1 15 18 ect the largest change for the Hall 5 2 45 54 Porch 100 1 2.4 28.8 ike up our own kwh consump- Mixer 730 4720 2 2.4 ok at some which reflect usage Radio/ Record Player 110 2.8 11 132 2presents an ‘‘average’’ home's Range (Cooking) 3,000-12,500 1/2 105 1,260 y homes use much more elec- Refrigerator (not frost-free) 350 6 62 744 2 using frost-free refrigerators, Sewing Machine 85 1/2 1 1 raters, or much larger loads, Television, Color 250 6 38 456 ters (which isn’t even on this Toaster 4,200 1/10 35 42 Nevertheless, this home uses Vacuum Cleaner 650 1/5 4.2 50.4 . Waffle Iron 1,200 1/20 1.8 21.6 e of electricity is reflected in Water Heater 4,500 3 405 4,860 3 still electric, but there are Water Pump 335 17 16 192 s in use. Note the differences energy use totals here, com- Totals 960 11,519 Fig. 6-1. its a frugal home. It’s small, inhabitants are careful about wherever possible, alternate Fig. 6-1. A sample of kwh usage—indifference SECTION B: #RNA1 fram Rurerain Awslnkas sss Caterpillar warrante the tr of products sold lor use in per sonal, family, or household applications in the United States of America. This warranty is subject to the following: ; ' Ae Y Warranty Period Caterpiilar *.: Responsibilities ith delveries, lo fhe frst. user.on’ oat March'.1,'1985. NDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL. AND MARINE E ENGINES: MARINE: TRaKsmisions AND < ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION PRODUCTS: yidat te cal hy it for uee in val a ition Costs beyond those required to disconnect and reconnect the product from its attached * equipment, mounting, and support systems. ¢ Parts shipping charges in excess of those which are usual and customary. ’ Local taxes, if applicable." Costs to investigate perfoniancs complaints which are not caused by a defect in Caterpillar material or workmanship. Giving timely notice of a warranty failure and promptly mak- ing the jpecait available for repair. #y Velicies, Hlachines mManulactuied by Caierpilian > The warranty period for new engines, marine transmission: and electric power generation products is 12 months (24 months for standby electric generators and mobile agricultural : machines) Starting from date of delivery to the first, user, - Caterpillar is not responsible tor failures resulting from: ¢ Any use or installation which Caterpillar judges improper. Attachments, accessory items and Parts not sold or ap- proved by Caterpillar. ©. R Abuse; neglect and improper repair: et ¢ User's unreasonable delay in making the product available after being notified of a potential product problem. The warranty period for Remanufactured and M sree is 6 months from date of .Golvery to-the first us Ifa detect in materiel oF workmans ‘found Siro tt the warranty period, Caterpillar will provide through-a-place of ¢ business of a Caterpillar dealer or other source approved by Caterpillar: Tf Py New, or MCE, Remanufactured ‘or Caterpillar: approved repaired parts and/or components, at rere 's choice, needed to correct the defect. -. > NOTE: Items replaced under this warranty become Prop erty of Caterpillar. © Reasonable and customary labor during normal Working hours needed to make the warranty repair. tee, Labor needed to disconnect and reconnect the Brodiict from Its:,attached oouipment, ountIND, and . “Support systems,* ¢ Reasonable travel expenses, if Caterpillar chooses to per. form the repair in the field, «:: ¢ Usual and customary parts shi freight to the approved source. Sen © Lubricating oil, filters, erileacs and, other ‘servic i made unusable by the defect. This warranty’ Is: expressly in lieu of any other ‘warranties, express 0 or Implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular ‘ purpose. Remedies under this warranty are limited to. the provision of :® material and services, as specified herein. Caterpillar is not responsible for incidental or nsequential damages. ; AS used.in this watranty the term ““Caterpillar’” means Calerpiter Tractor Co. or one. of its subsites, whachiever last sod the poe involved. es vi surfa ot (ta ENGELHARD INDUSTRIES DIVISION ENGELHARO MINERALS & CHEMICALS CORPORATION Long-Life Purifiers on Diesel Engines Meet High Standards for Air Safety, Ease of Installation, Maintenance ITH all of its advantages, the diesel engine does have some drawbacks; one notably is the exhaust odor. In some applications, such as stationary gen-sets in heavily populated areas, pub- lic transportation vehicles, and construction equip- ment, these exhaust fumes, when left untreated, can arouse the public’s ire to the point where the operating company risks losing social acceptance. In other applications, like underground mining and in-plant forklift operation, the untreated fumes and non-odoriferous exhaust emissions can be a health hazard leading to illness, low productivity or on-the-job accidents. Outside of the bulky water scrubbers such as those used on some underground mining equipment, the most widely used way to reduce the exhaust emission problem of a given engine is to fit a dry-type catalytic converter to the engine’s exhaust system. One of the companies that has been supplying catalytic exhaust purifiers to the worldwide diesel (as well as LPG and gasoline) engine markets for a number of years is Exhaust Controls, Inc., of Union, New Jersey, a subsidiary of Engelhard Indus- tries. Its line of PTX®-D purifiers is considerably different from those previously discussed in Diesel & Gas Turbine Progress. According to William H. Wells, general manager of Exhaust Controls, Inc., the Engelhard units do not have a pelletized-type of catalyst bed, but rather a platinum metal catalyst built-up on a uni- tary ceramic support. Looking very much like a honeycomb. each of the approximately 3” thick catalyst cores is surrounded by a knitted Inconel band and pressed into the stainless steel outer hous- ing. The Inconel band ensures a snug fit, and also acts as a “shock absorber,” protecting the core from undue abuse. The catalyst beds are manufactured in a variety of diameters, ranging from approximately 3° to 6”. In the models designed for smaller displacement en- gines (75 to 400 cu. in., four-stroke-cycle, naturally aspirated) a single core is utilized, its diameter, and consequently the diameter of the housing, being determined by the size of the engine to which it's being fitted. Above the 400 cu.in. size, or for en- gines of that size or smaller but turbocharged or of two-stroke-cycle design, Engelhard groups two or The unit shown to the left is Engethard’s model PTX-623D. While only 111,” high, it is suitable for naturally- aspirated 4-stroke cycle diesels with up to 800 cu. in. displacement. A built-up platinum catalytic core is con- tained in each of the two cylinders in the middie, and the fitting on the top right ts for an air restriction gauge. more catalyst cores together, the diameter of each of the cores, again, being determined by the amount of gas flow required for that specific engine. “The catalyst cores,” said Wells, “can be removed from the installation without disrupting the other exhaust system components. By removing the nuts and bolts encircling the diameter of the housing, the core can easily be slipped out for cleaning.” Actually, the cores do not require routine servicing, and, according to Wells, can be expected to remain effective for up to 2000 hours. When cleaning is re- quired, usually due to faulty injection timing or ting wear on older engines, the core can be serviced by a thorough Gunk and high-grade kerosene and brush cleaning treatment. To reduce downtime to a minimum, Wells recommends having a replace- ment core on hand to be installed when the pres- sure gauge indicates carbon build-up, and then cleaning the used core while the engine is back in operation. In all, there are 22 different PTX-D units in Engeihard’s standard diesel line, the largest cap- able of handling up to 2,000-horsepower diesel engines. “When fitted with the proper size purifier,” Wells said, “engine emissions of carbon monoxide can be reduced by over 90% along with significant reductions in hydracarbons, acroleins, and formaldehyde Outside of the advantages already mentioned. the PTX-D purifiers (as well as the four models manufactured for LPG and gasoline engine applicat- ion) have the feature of being rather compact. The PTX-623D, for example. designed for 800 cu.in. engines (four-stroke cycle, NA) is 11%” high, 13%” long, and only 7%” wide. With extensive mining and contruction now being carried owt underground all over the world, and with imereasing assessment of air and noise Pollution which affect employee health, PTX purifiers are in great demand. They are used on diesel-powered mobile fleets in huge construction and mimmg projects all over the world. Some of the more interesting projects are the construction of the Exenhower Tunnel in Colorado, the con- struction of a huge hydroelectric plant in Canada’s Baie James. and drilling at oil and gas sites every- where. PIX purifiers are found in Europe, Africa, Canada, the United States, Central and South America and Australia. Increased use of PTX equipmem is anticipated in Central and South America to keep pace with rapid industrial growth there. On the farge and varied fleets needed in mining and construction projects, maintenance and overhaul are prime considerations. Equipment must be available for use. Machine and engine maintenance can prove costly in terms of construction and manhours. An advamtage of PTX purifiers is that they require ™mnimum maintenance. They are mounted on the exhaust manifold outlet and can easily screened more carefully by OSHA, The U.S. Bureau of Mines and Environmental Protection Agency. The reduction of harmful contaminants, odor and eye irritants and noise pollution are being sought. “We are proud that we pioneered in providing pollution control equipment for safety of workers in underground areas,” says Wells. “We are concentrating on reducing noise pollution that can also affect these people. We now have available for PTX purifier users an easily attached diesel muffler kit with insulated outside shell. Included in the kit is an insulation blanket for the PTX catalyst. But we don’t intend to rest on our laurels. Soon we will be providing a whole new line of diesel purifiers designed to create additional savings on installation and maintenance throughout the large diesel engine industry. “We intend to maintain our place as the leading designer and manufacturer of diesel exhaust purifiers, and to meet high standards for air safety, ease of installation and maintenance,” Wells added. The Baie James Project as reported in “Diesel & Gas Turbine Progress” January, 1978. With the extensive work being done underground, exhaust emissions are an important consideration. The Quebec Safety Act (similar to the USBM Schedule 24) allows only 225 ppm CO level emis- sions of undiluted exhaust gas from any particular vehicle. The haulageway CO levels are kept under constant surveillance by SEBJ inspectors. In addition, job site parameters require that any vehicle over one ton be diesel-powered and that any vehicle that operates underground, for any period of time, be fitted with an exhaust control device. This includes the 40 Ford gasoline powered pick-up trucks in Loram-Komo’s fleet, even though they may operate in the underground environment for only short periods of time. Loram-Komo met the emissions requirement underground by employing Engelhard PTX exhaust purifiers, produced by Ex- haust Controls, Inc., of Union, New Jersey. The con- tract for the purifiers was handled by Cantrad En- terprise Ltd., of Montreal, Quebec, which markets the PTX exhaust purifier in Canada. The PTX purifiers are mounted on the exhaust manifold outlet and are bracketed as closely as possible to the manifold. Maintenance is a key feature of the PTX'’s, a vital consideration in the high production atmosphere at LG-2. Since the PTX purifier is of a unitary honeycomb construction, minimum maintenance is required. If necessary, the purifier can be easily unbolted for cleaning without distrubing the exhaust piping. The PTX's are also applicable to unleaded gasoline and LPG engines, important in a fleet as diverse as Loram-Komo's. After the purified exhaust is passed through the PTX, it is dispersed as CO2 and water vapor with reductions of odor and eye irritants. The Engeihard catalytic converter installed on this large Cat turbocharged gen-set houses t 3” thick cylindrical cores arranged to fill the area con- tained by the stainless band encircling the converter. Model Selection Se ees el) a ee O- 75 (4 cycle) PTX-30 75 - 150 (4 cycie) PTX-40F 150 - 250 (4 cycie) PTX-SOF | 250 - 400 (4 cycle) PTX-60F 400 - 500 (4 cycie) PTX-5230 Max. 800 (4 cycie) PTX-6230 *For applications to N/A 2 cycle, 4 cycie turbo- charged, and 2 cycle turbocharged engines con- tact Exhaust Controls, Inc., sales office or our representatives. Please note: As specialists in catalytic exhaust emis- sion control we can supply exhaust gas purifiers to suit your requirements. Just advise us the make and mode! of engine and cubic inch displacement. Check Th Advantages Effective emmission control reduces carbon monoxide by over 90% — plus significant reductions of hydro- carbons, acroleins, formaldehyde. Fast startep. Platinum metal catalyst on unitary ce- ramic support begins activity significantly faster than pelleted catalyst. 7; Efficient. Low back pressure in normal operation. Will not interfere with optimum operation of engines. Economical. Catalyst lasts thousands of hours, ends need for expensive battery-operated vehicles in en- closed spaces and can replace the standard water scrubber. Compact. Fits where others will not-see dimensions. Simple installation. May be mounted in exhaust sys- tem directly on or near exhaust manifold, oriented in any direction. A “Vee” engine may take a PTX on each cylinder bank. Simple service. No routine service is normally re- quired, and the catalyst may be expected to remain effectively active for thousands of hours. Occasionally carbon may build up on the catalyst, usually due to ring wear on older engines or faulty injection timing. A pressure gauge is provided to monitor back pressure indicating if cleaning is required. The PTX core is easily removed, and the catalyst can be cleaned in accordance with the special clean- ing instructions included in each package. Manufactured and distributed by: ENGELHARD INDUSTRIES DIVISION ENGELHARO MINERALS @ CHEMICALS CORPORATION EXHAUST CONTROLS, INC. 2655 U.S. Route #22, Union, N.J. 07083 Cail (201) 964-9044 day or night © Telex 13-8246 In Canaga contact Engeinard Industnes Ltd. of Canada 512 King Street East. Toronto. Ontano. Canada MSA 1M2 REPRINTED FROM VOLUME 43, 1978 EDITION, DIESEL & GAS TURBINE WORLDWIDE CATALOG Catalytic Converters for Exhaust Emission Control of Commercial Equipment Powered by Internal Combustion Engines” by J. G. Cohnt The development of PTX, monolithic catalytic exhaust purifiers, is outlined, and their first use for exhaust emissions control of commercial equipment is described. The main use of PTX converters is on forklift trucks. The purification achievable with PTX- equipped fork-lift trucks under various operational conditions is discussed, and examples from the field are given. During more than ten years of operation, no adverse health effects have been reported, and PTX-equipped internal combustion engines appear safe for use in confined areas. Introduction After World War II the necessity to pro- tect the environment became more and more evident. At that time Engelhard began efforts to utilize catalytic processing, primarily cata- lytic oxidation, for the abatement of indus- trial and domestic air pollution. Among these programs, the development of systems to catalytically purify the exhaust of internal combustion engines had a high priority. The concept of catalytic exhaust detoxifica- tion was not new; as early as in 1909, for instance, the use of finely divided platinum catalyst on a carrier and of secondary air injection into the exhaust had been proposed for this purpose (1), and several similar systems have been described in the years thereafter. However, only about 25 years *This paper was not presented at the conference on Mobile Air Emissions. + Research and Development Department, Engel- hard Industries Division, Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals Corporation. April 1975 ago had catalytic science sufficiently ad- vanced that viable solutions appeared feasible. In the Engelhard development, particulate type catalysts were initially investigated. When monolithic ceramic carrier structures of suitable properties became available, Engelhard pioneered their use for exhaust emission control catalysts. This development led to the commercial introduction more than 10 yr ago of the PTX purifiers to control the exhaust of commercial equipment operated with engines using unleaded gasoline, diesel fuel, or LPG, allowing the safe use of such equipment in enclosed spaces. PTX purifiers are used on fork lifts, trucks, floor sweepers, underground locomo- tives, stationary or portable engines, etc. They have been certified by the State of California Air Resources Board 69/22 for use on LPG fueled fork lift trucks used inside buildings. Furthermore, PTX diesel catalytic purifiers are permitted as part of the exhaust system on the U.S. Bureau of Mines Sched- ule 24 approved diesel units. 159 Reprinted from Environmental Health Perspectives VUNG Ul THSLUTy Ul UG VEVEIUPITENL OF the use of Monolithic Ceramic Structures for Exhaust Purification The use of a unitary catalyst bed is par- ticularly attractive for engine exhaust treat- ment. Among other advantages, there are no bed orientation problems, and in the case of straight-through channels, the possibility of plugging by particulate matter is minimized. One of the earliest suggestions of some kind of unitary type bed was made by Finn, who obtained a patent on a supported .‘i-Cr-Co exhaust catalyst which could be molded into the form of tubes (2). Later on, Houdry described exhaust catalysts consistiny of porcelain, such as perforated discs, as sup- port for an alumina or other oxide film which, in turn, was promoted with precious or nonprecious metals (3,4). These structures suffered from both insufficient active- and insufficient superficial area and were lacking stability required for engine use. Metallic structures, such as folded woven metallic fabrics, which had been promoted with platinum metals have also been proposed for exhaust purification (5,6). However, experi- ence has shown that metallic carrier struc- tures are not suited for this service. In the late fifties and early sixties, Engel- hard developed high-activity, high-area uni- tary catalyst structures which have been described in a patent (7). Although the performance of these catalysts was consider- _ ably improved, they were fragile and subject to attrition. Therefore, in the early sixties when sufficiently stable unitary ceramic structures became commercially available by the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (8), Engelhard abandoned its own development on ceramic monoliths in favor of these materials. C. D. Keith and co- workers at Engelhard (/,10) produced the type of catalyst consisting of ceramic honey- comb structures coated with an active refrac- tory oxide film and promoted with platinum metals which became the standard for the commercial PTX catalyst in 1963 as well as 160 aur wuay 8 monolitnic exnaust catalyst tor passenger cars. It is interesting to note that in the period of between about 1960 and 1970 various kinds of monolithic structures were also described —albeit not necessarily as catalyst or auto- exhaust catalyst support—by other organiza- tions such as Corning (11,12), DuPont (13- 15), General Motors (16), General Electric (17,18), and also in Germany (19). Minne- sota Mining and Manufacturing Company also disclosed specific developments to utilize ceramic honeycomb structures for exhaust treatment (20-22). The ceramic honeycombs produced by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Com- pany, being the first commercially available to Engelhard for developing engine exhaust catalysts, have been used as support for the PTX purifiers on commercial equipment which are the subject of this paper. Based on extensive engine and vehicle test- ing, PTX evolved. In 1965 conditions were not appropriate for use on passenger vehi- cles, however, for use with commercial equip- ment, such as fork lift trucks, employing unleaded fuels the technology of catalytic exhaust purification was firmly developed. PTX: Exhaust Purifiers for Commercial Equipment PTX systems are used for applications such as floor sweepers and scrubbers, min- ing equipment, construction equipment, gen- erators, compressors, pumps, welders, trac- tors, snowmobiles, ice skating rink scrapers and edgers. However, the largest use is with fork-lift trucks, where PTX systems are used throughout the United States and in 25 foreign countries. In a typical fork-lift truck installation, the PTX purifiers takes the place of the muffler. Raw exhaust gas from the engine passes first through a venturi which aspirates filtered air into the exhaust. Subsequently the air-exhaust mixture is reacted over the PTX catalyst. The heat generated by combustion of residual hydrocarbons and of carbon monoxide is sensed by a thermocouple in- Environmental Health Perspectives dMitvvcu mounted on the dashboard of the operator’s cab. The output signal indicates that the catalyst is at the temperature required for proper activity and at the same time also that the engine operates efficiently. Continuous monitoring, therefore, ensures that the engine is kept in tune, optimizing fuel efficiency and engine life. The details of PTX systems have been described by Jagel and Lehmann (23). About 75% of the 600,000 fork-lift trucks used in the United States are powered with internal combustion engines. Half the trucks operate on LP gas, 45% on gasoline, and 5% have diesel engines. Sulfur levels of diesel fuel No. 2 are normally 0.15-0.3% by weight, of gasoline about 0.05% by weight. By com- parison the sulfur content of LP gas is quite low. A popular size fork-lift truck has a capac- ity of 3,000 Ib. A typical engine—operated either with LP gas or with gasoline—is a 4-cylinder, 4-stroke engine, having a dis- WwW @ UUueroven pys ft-lb. at 1800 rpm. The fuel consumption at rated load would amount to about 5 gal. gasoline/phr, or 31 lb of LP gas/phr. The temperatures of the exhaust of fork lift trucks ahead of the catalyst are typically in the range between 500°F and somewhat above 1000°F. After the combustion reac- tions in the PTX converter, the measured effluent temperatures lie usually between 800 and 1300°F. Laboratory data obtained by Jagel and Lehmann (28) on a fork-lift truck equipped with a 155 CID 4-cylinder engine tested in the California 4-modes cycle using LP gas as fuel are shown in Tables 1-8. With cata- lytic purification, the weighted total emis- sions which include the cold start emissions were 99 ppm CO and 88 ppm residual hydro- carbons, whereas without a purifier the corresponding values were 10,000 ppm and 435 ppm (Table 2). After 25 sec of opera- tion, carbon monoxide conversion was always over 97%. Table 1. California cycle test of PTX purifier: raw data (lift truck #26, 4 cyl., 155 CID engine, LPG fuel). * Without PTX purifier With PTX purifier® Cycle Mode HC, ppm CO, % COs, % HC, ppm CO, % COs, % 1 Idle 480 1.8 9.8 220 0.3 Tt Accel 860 2.3 11.4 310 0.053 6.3 Cruise 470 0.9 12.8 140 0.027 6.6 Decel 250 0.5 7.6 60 0.004 4.8 2 Idle 500 157 10.2 100 0.01 72 Accel 510 1.3 11.4 140 0.008 6.7 Cruise 410 pi 12.8 80 0.006 6.8 Decel 320 1.5 6.5 40 0.005 4.6 3 Idle 480 1.9 10.2 65 0.008 oe Accel 525 1.2 11.4 105 0.019 7.0 Cruise 410 0.9 12.8 65 0.006 7.0 Decel 380 0.6 6.1 45 0.003 4.6 4 Idle 470 1.9 10.2 60 0.006 Tom Accel 530 0.6 11.4 140 0.007 5.4 Cruise 400 oe 12.8 55 0.006 6.8 Decel 370 0.4 5.8 105 0.003 4.2 5 Idle 480 1.9 10.2 65 0.005 1.2 Accel 490 0.5 11.4 85 0.013 6.5 Cruise 370 0.9 12.8 60 0.005 6.8 Decel 270 0.5 8.0 40 0.003 4.6 “California operating cycle (4 modes). Five cycles are run, starting with a cold start. The overall emis- sions are calculated as a weighted average of cycles 1, 2, 4, and 5. (Table 2). Details of the cycle are given in Table 3. * Note tie substantial reduction of carbon monoxide after the first cold start cycle. The PTX purifier reduced carbon monoxide in the first minute from an initia] 1.80% to 0.004%. April 1975 161 With PTX purifier Without PTX purifier Cycle - CO, ppm HC, ppm CO, ppm HC, ppm 1 270 166 9.500 528 2 65 90 11,600 429 4 60 69 10,500 429 5 62 64 8,900 394 Weighted Avg. 99 88 10,000 435 Table 3. California cycle modes. Intake Time in Cumul. Weighting RPM vacuum, mode, time, “% time factor in. Hg sec sec Idle 20 20 34 0.057 Acceleration 6-8 5 25 8 0.155 Load 2,000 13 30 55 50 0.774 Deceleration 5 60 8 0.014 The actual service conditions of fork-lift trucks are different from the engine cycles of the California mode testing. However, conversions of carbon monoxide and of hy- drocarbons we measured on a PTX equipped fork lift truck under a variety of service conditions, shown in Table 4, are in line with the results given in Tables 1-3. Conversion of carbon monoxide was virtually complete in all operational modes, that of hydro- carbons varied from somewhat below 50% to over 90%. It should be noted that low hydrocarbon conversions were associated with low hydrocarbon emissions in the ex- haust (tests 4,6: 80-110 ppm) and that part of hydrocarbon emissions consist of methane which is difficult to oxidize but innocuous. However when hydrocarbon emissions be- came high upon disconnecting of a spark plug (test 10) hydrocarbon conversion rose to 90% and above. Results such as shown in Tables 1-4 are being matched by field ex- periences. This is illustrated by the follow- ing examples. PTX purifiers have been installed by Hunt Wesson Foods on fork-lift trucks which are operated with LPG in warehouses where air circulation may be poor in working areas, especi:lly inside dock areas or rail cars (24). 162 Trucks fitted with PTX units exhibited the following CO emissions listed in Table 5. At Hunt Wesson Foods the air in the ware- houses is regularly tested for CO; in the event the OSHA threshold of 50 ppm should be exceeded, the trucks involved are checked and necessary corrections are made. Lift trucks with PTX purifiers can now be used in shortening packing areas which had pre- viously not been feasible because of the sensi- tivity of shortening to odors. Maritime companies are using LPG-fueled fork-lift trucks for materials handling in waterfront warehouses, at docks and in ship holds. The PTX purifiers permits the use of these trucks in confined areas meeting Coast Guard regulations for carbon monoxide emis- sions (25). At the terminal of the Luckenbach Steam- ship Company in Philadelphia it was re- ported (25), for instance, that during more than five years’ experience that PTX puri- fiers were significant in preventing illnesses, accidents, and damages and afforded in- creased productivity in the operation of fork- lift trucks in ships’ holds. A case of gasoline fueled fork lift trucks fitted with PTX purifiers is at Rohm and Haas. This company is using fork-lift trucks Environmental Health Perspectives / Emissions before Conversion after PTX PTX, % No. Type of operation Mixture Ignition Rpm Hydrocar- co, Hydro- co bons, ppm ppm carbon 1 Truck moving, no Correct Correct 800 216 29,900 92.6 99.94 load 1,200 210 16,500 91.7 99.88 1,600 178 25,125 93.3 99.88 2 Truck moving, Correct Correct 800 176 16,000 83.3 99.69 load on 1,200 169 15,500 88.1 98.84 1,600 260 25,250 92.6 99.85 8 Truck moving, Rich Correct 800 127.6 11,900 74.1 99.56 load on 1,200 85 22,000 61.6 99.88 1,600 125 16,500 80.8 99.62 4 Truck moving, Lean Correct 800 109 10,550 61.0 99.94 load on 1,200 80 17,250 47.5 99.94 1,600 105 10,650 62.9 99.80 6 Truck stationary, Correct Correct 800 167.5 22,500 72.1 99.76 load on 1,200 210.5 23,250 79.8 99.70 1,500 232.5 31,850 90.4 99.65 6 Truck stationary, Rich Correct 800 127.5 28,500 69.8 99.94 load on 1,200 107.5 14,000 46.2 99.98 1,600 135 14,750 88.0 99.87 7 Truck stationary, Lean Correct 800 122.5 10,000 70.3 99.98 load on 1,200 117.5 15,000 68.1 §=©99.83 1,600 100 14,000 7.1 99.82 8 Truck stationary, Correct Retarded 800 95 2,200 80 99.65 load on 1,200 117.5 19,500 80.9 99.67 1,800 170 27,000 90.9 99.63 9 Truck stationary, Correct Advanced 800 165 5,650 81.7 99.91 load on 1,200 189 14,500 81.5 99.74 1,500 209.5 27,125 90.3 99.67 10 =‘ Truck stationary, Correct One spark plug dis- 800 4,100 10,000 89 99 load on connected 1,200 4,950 22,000 97.2 99.52 1,500 5,300 21,500 96.7 99.37 “Weight, 7000 lb; 6 cylinder, 230 CID, 4-cycle engine HP 77; rated RPM, 1800; fuel, LPG; load on forks, 6000 lbs. 16 hr/day for moving a variety of chemical products in and out of its distribution center in Philadelphia (26). Trucks have been oper- ated at full efficiency for one year without need for rebuilding or replacement. Another case of the use of PTX purifiers on gasoline fueled engines is an application of the New York City Transit System which employs portable pumps to pump water from subway tunnels after heavy rains or due to other causes. The pumps are operated for periods of 1-4 hr at a time. It is our under- standing that problems with CO emissions and with irritating odors in these very con- April 1975 fined spaces have been eliminated upon in- stallation of PTX purifiers. An application of PTX purifiers on diesel- powered fork lift trucks is at the Oswego, N.Y. facility of Alcan Aluminum (27). The PTX catalysts oxidize CO, hydrocarbons, and Table 5. Truck No. CO, ppm 89 10 91 5 92 20 163 Revusyow aot AUL BeVErUl thousands of hours. vuviwy Conclusions An estimate of the total operational time during the last ten years of use of commer- cial PTX purifiers is about 1.2 x 10* hr. Some converters have exceeded 10,000 hr of operational life. We are not aware of any instance in which a health problem has been reported connected with PT X-equipped inter- nal combustion engines. In the contrary, the cited evidence shows that health benefits are derived from the use of PTX purifiers. Acording to our own and according to all commercial experiences which have come to our attention, we see no cause to doubt the safety of the operation of PTX purifiers on mobile and stationary internal combustion engines. —~ The question of possible adverse effects of sulfate emissions has been raised only rela- tively recently, and no systematic study of any such effects with commercial equipment appears to have been completed. However, during the years of use of PTX purifiers in confined spaces no irritation or other health problems, and this would include sulfate effects, have been reported to us. Particularly significant in this respect is the widespread use of PTX purifiers on diesel locomotives in underground mines, in spite of relatively high sulfur content of diesel fuel. REFERENCES 1 Frankel, M. Deodorization of the exhaust gases in motor vehicles. J Soc. Chem. Ind. 28: 692 (1909); Brit. Pat. 9,364 (1909) Finn, J. Catalytic device suitable for treating engine exhaust gases U.S. Pat. 2,106,910 (1938). 3 Houdry, E. J. Catalytic structure and compo- sition. U.S. Pat. 2,742,437 4. Houdry, E. J. Catalyt« vonverter for exhaust gases. U.S. Pat. 2,674.52) 5. Degea Aktiengessellschaft. Catalyst. Brit. Pat. 470,894 (1937), 4. Halford, F. B., Cleaver, A. V., and Preece, G. F. Metal-catalyst pack US Pat. 2,887,456. 164 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. aT. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. + mauel, A. P. Open mesh glass fabric supported catalyst. U.S. Pat. 3,189,563 (1965). Johnson, J. R. Structural articles and method of making. U.S. Pat. 3,444,925 (1969) Keith, C D., Kenah, P. 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U.S Pat. 3,290,483 (1966) Schneider & Co A carrier for catalysts Bnit. Pat. 1,142,800 (1969). Smith, G. R. Reaction milieu and afterburner incorporating same U.S. Pat. 3,088,271 +1963) Johnson, L L. Afterburner system. 1S Pat 3,172,251 (1965) Johnson, L I. O’Brien, D. L., and Watson K M Catalytic afterburner. U.S. Pat. 3,109 i5 (1963). Jagel, K. 1., Jr. and Lehmann, G. J. Applica tion of catalytx onverters for exhaust emis- sion control of gaseous and liquid fueled engines ASTM Spec. Publication 525, American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia. 1“7s p: 79. Anonymous. Catalytic purifiers effectively con- trol forklift exhaust. Food Processing 33 (8): 18 (August 1972) Anonymous. LP-gas lift truck cover the water- front. L-P Gas 32 (1): 25 (January 1972). Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals Corp., Engel- hard Industries Div., Publicity Bulletin EM- 8778. Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals Corp.. Engel- hard Industries Div., Publicity Bulletin EM- 8958. Environmental Health Perspectives To Control Mh * UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. PTX-D EXHAUST PURIFIER Reduces carbon monoxide emissions by OVER 90%, and cleans up hydrocarbons and odor. PTX-D Perera ts purifiers. are. permitted as: part of the exhaust +... system.omU:S: Bureau of Mines: Schedule:24- approved ‘diesel units. OT ae a - C substantially reduces diesel exhaust emission problems . The Engelhard PTX-D catalytic purifier harnesses cat- alytic action to literally “burn off’’ more than 90% of carbon monoxide from the exhaust of diesel engines, plus substantial percentages of hydrocarbon and odor- causing compounds. Fumes and odors are destroyed at the source—converted to harmless water vapor and carbon dioxide—before they ever leave the exhaust system. Mounted in the exhaust system on or near the exhaust manifold, the PTX begins catalytic purification whenever exhaust temperature reaches 200-250C—and whenever the engine is under load. Approved by en- gine manufacturers, insurance underwriters, state and federal agencies such as the U.S. Bureau of Mines, the PTX helps reduce emissions to meet threshold con- centration requirements. PTX-D installations on diesel-powered mining equip- ment, locomotives, loaders, etc., monitored weekly, show consistent oxidation of contaminants during load cycles even after 1,000’s of hours of operation. At idle mode, where temperatures are below 200C. carbon monoxide will not be converted, but the purifier may PTX-6DF continue to oxidize odoriferous acroleins, other alde- hydes, etc. Check these advantages. Can you afford to operate’ our diesel equipment without the Engelhard DOUBLE CATALYST PURIFIERS PTXD purifier? Effective emission control reduces carbon monoxide by over 90%—plus significant reductions of hydrocarbons, acroleins, formaldehyde. Fast startup. Piatinum metal catalyst on unitary ceramic support begins activity significantly faster than pelleted catalyst. Efficient. Low back pressure in normal operation. Will not interfere with optimum operation of engines. Economical. Catalyst lasts thousands of hours, ends need for expensive battery-operated vehicles in enclosed spaces and can replace the stand- ard water scrubber. Compact. Fits where others will not — see dimensions. Simple installation. May be mounted in exhaust system directly on or near exhaust manifold, oriented in any direction. A ‘Vee’ engine may take a PTX on each cylinder bank. Simple service. No routine service is normally required, Diesel exhaust fumes may contribute to low Productivity, illness, absenteeism, accidents on- the-job, product contamination... DIESEL PURIFIERS PTX-643D PTX-623D DIMENSIONS OVERALL and the catalyst may be expected to remain effectively active for thousands of hours. Occa- Height Length Width sionally carbon may build up on the catalyst, PTX-523D 10” | 41” 6” usually due to ring wear on older engines or faulty injection timing. A pressure gauge is pro- vided to monitor back pressure indicating if cleaning is required. The PTX core is easily removed, and the catalyst can be cleaned in accordance with the special cleaning instruc- __ — . tions included in each packaae. PTX-623D* 11%” | 13%" 7¥2" *Available for 4”, 5”, or 6” diameter exhaust pipe fitting. Based on careful analysis of temper- ature, pressure and space limitations, the Engelhard PTX-D, utilizing platinum metal catalyst on a unitary ceramic sup- port, is considered the optimum diesel its platinum metal catalyst which oxi- dizes carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and exhaust odors, converting them to harmless carbon dioxide and water. The catalyst remains active for thousands of exhaust purifier. Heart of the device is hours. (No pellets to replace or regenerate.) SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS MODEL SELECTION DIMENSION PTX-3D> PTX-4DF PTX-5DF PTX-6DF ENGINE DISPLACEMENT, CU.IN.* PURIFIER MODEL A—diameter 3” 4” Sy 6%" O- 75 (4 cycle) PTX-3D B—diameter | 1% or 2”| 2” 2” and 3”} 3” and 4” 75 - 150 (4 cycle) PTX-4DF C—length 9%" | 9%" 10%” 11%2" 150 - 250 (4 cycle) + PTX-5DF Da overalay N/A oF 6” Ver 250 - 400 (4 cycle) | PTX-6DF 400 - 500 (4 cycle) | PTX-523D Max. 800 (4 cycle) | PTX-623D *For applications to N/A 2 cycle, 4 cycle turbocharged, and 2 cycle turbocharged engines contact Exhaust Controls, inc. sales office or our representatives. Please note: As specialists in catalytic exhaust emission contro! we can supply exnaust gas purifiers to suit your requirements. Just advise us the make and model of engine and cubic inch cispiacement. catalytic conversion system Catalytic action*is the key. Installed in place of a muffler, space-saving PTX goes to work. Turns sick- ening emissions into harmless carbon dioxide and water vapor. And does it without lowering efficiency of the engine. With minimum maintenance (no pellets to replace or regenerate), the durable honeycomb catalyst works thousands of hours. Its stainless steel housing resists rust and takes toughest service in stride. PTX purifiers are also available for fitting to LP gas and unleaded gasoline engines, and are certified by State of California, Air Resources Board, Resolution 69-22 for use on LP gas fueled forklift trucks inside buildings. The PTX ® purifier is manufactured under one or more of the following U. S. Patents: 3,565.830;3.331,787;3,441,381 ;3.692,497. * UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. RECOGNIZED COMPONENT aay LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE ENGELHARD INDUSTRIES DIVISION ENGELHARD MINERALS & CHEMICALS CORPORATION MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED BY EXHAUST CONTROLS, INC. 2655 U.S. Route #22, Union, New Jersey 07083 (201) 964-9944 (201) 964-9045 In Canada contact: Engelhard Industries of Canada, Ltd., 512 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5A 1M2 In Australia contact: Engelhard industries Pty Limited, 339 Settlement Road, Thomastown. Victoria 3074 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE ELFIN COVE UTILITY COMMISSION 11/9/85 1. RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL 1.1 Preface 1.3 It is the intent of the Utility to provide, through these service policies, a helpful guide to the customer, the electrical and building trades, and the employees and representatives of the Utility; to achieve efficient and safe electrical service, and to insure that all customers of the Utility receive uniform and equitable consideration. Adoption These rules and regulations have been adopted by the Elfin Cove Electric Utility Commission (hereinafter called the Utility) is in accordance with requirements of Federal and State. No officer, agent or employee of the Utility has the authority to waive, alter, or amend these Rules and Regulations. A copy of this tariff, complete with presently effective charges, rules, and regulations, is on file for inspection on request by any member of the general public during regular business hours. A Utility representative will be available to assist in getting information from the tariff. Offices are at Elfin Cove, Alaska. Definitions The following terms, wherever used in any of these service policies, the Utility's rate schedules, and in any application or agreement for electrical service, shall have the following meaning, unless otherwise clearly stated: Applicant: a person, including a corporation, partnership, association, and governmental unit or agency thereof, who requests the extension of electrical utility distribution facilities under Section Six (6) of these Rules and Regulations, and who may be synonymous, as circumstances permit, with "developer", "builder", "owner", "contractor", and similar terms associated with the improvement and development of real property and the construction of buildings and related improvements and the heirs, successors, and assigns of the applicant. Association: Elfin Cove Utility Commission. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 1 Billing Period: an interval of one or two months, or longer, between successive meter readi date. i Utility. ding S, as established by the Contribution-in-aid-of-construction: that sum of money, representing the cost of making additions or modifications to electrical distribution facilities and underground installations, which the applicant therefore must pay as a condition precedent to installing the facilities requested, and which becomes the property of the Utility and is not otherwise subject to refund to the contributor, Customer: any individual, firm, or organization who purchases electrical service at one location under one rate classification, contract, or schedule, Economically Feasible: an extension of distribution facilities i e considered economically feasible if revenue from the project is 1 1/2% per month or if 18% per year of the investment can be realized. Electric Service: the availability of electric energy at the point of delivery for use by the customer irrespective of whether electric energy is actually used. ineering: engineering includes the preparation of electric ay-outs, designs, specifications, and other drawings and lists associated with electric construction. It also includes making construction estimates, inspecting construction for conformance with design criteria and specifications, staking, labor costs associated with right-of-way acquisition, and similar and related activities necessary to the installation of electric distribution facilities. Mobile Home: a detached single-family dwelling designed for Tong-term human habitation, having complete living facilities, constructed and fabricated into a complete unit at a factory, and capable of being transported to the location of use on its ow chassis and wheels. Mobile Home Park: any parcel, or adjacent parcels of land in the same ownership, which is utilized for occupancy by more than two mobile homes, but not including tourist facilities for motor homes, campers, or travel trailers. Month: an interval of approximately 30 days between successive normal reading dates. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 2 Notice to Proceed: a form, furnished by the Utility, which an applicant executes to evidence his election to continue his request for the extension of facilities. The Notice to Proceed shall show the preliminary cost estimte and shall reflect the deposits and/or advances or contributions—in-aid-of-construction required by the Utility. Secondary Voltage: the voltage for delivery directly to the service entrance of the customer, lee. the low voltage side of a distribution transformer, or utilization voltage, which, under this tariff, includes 120/2)0V single-phase; and 120/208V, and 480/277V three-phase. Security Lights or Yard Lights: a fixture, or fixtures, installed to illuminate private homes and areas, including places and areas to which the public has access, but which are privately owned and controlled. Service: the furnishing of electric energy to a given location, the conductors at secondary voltage required to furnish such energy; that is, the conductors which transmit or carry electrical energy from the facilities of the Utility used generally to the service entrance. Street Light: a system or fixture of such system far the umination of streets, alleys, and other public places and areas, installed and operated at Utility expense. Structure: foundation, four ()) walls and roof. Subdivision: a tract or parcel of land divided into two or more Tots, sites or other divisions pursuant to applicable law; for the purpose of sale, lease, or building development; including any resubdivision or additions thereto, and when the development is for residential purposes, a planned unit development. Technically Feasible: an extension of distribution facilities will be considered technically feasible when it can be accomplished by conventional methods; by the use of conventional materials, as the same are known in the electric utility industry, and in accordance with standard specifications and construction practices. Temporary Service: portable generator. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 3 1.4 Scope These service policies are a part of all oral or written contracts for furnishing and receiving electric service. A copy, therefore, can be inspected in the Utility's offices. 1.5 Revision These service policies may be revised, amended, supplimented, or otherwise changed at any time by action of the Utility's Board of Directors and subject to the approval of the Alaska Public Utilities Commission, These service policies cancel and supercede all previous rules and regulations or service policies. 1.6 Conflict In case of conflict between any provisions of any rate schedule or special contract and these service policies, the provisions of the rate schedule or special contract shall apply. 1.7 Applicability These rules and regulations apply to all services rendered by the Utility except as otherwise provided in individual rate schedulese RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 2. NATURE OF SERVICES OFFERED 2.1 Electric Service The Utility provides 60 cycle alternating current, 120/20 volt single-phase. Other standard secondary voltages may be made available with prior approval by Elfin Cove Utility Commission. Voltage, frequency, and wave form are regulated to conform to the standard practices of the industry. The Utility shall, unless otherwise provided, construct, operate, and maintain the facilities necessary to deliver electrical energy to the point of receipt by the customer. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 5 3- TYPES OF SERVICE 3.1 Permanent Where the customer's facilities are such that the Utiltity has reasonable assurance that the premises will take electric service permanently and continuously and where unusually large expenditures by the Utility are not required to serve the premises, the Utility will, at customer's expense, provide the facilities to service the customer. 3.2 Temporary Service Where service is to be used for temporary purposes only, the applicant will be required to pay a deposit fee in advance, and a daily fee as defined in Schedule of Fees and Charges. 3-3 Seasonal The Utility will provide electric service to customer premises that are utilized on a seasonal basis as provided in the applicable rate schedules, 3.4 Nonstandard Service The customer shall pay the cost of all special installation necessary to meet his particular requirements for service at other than standard voltages, or for the supply of closer voltage regulation than required by standard practice. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 6 lh. TECHNICAL PROVISIONS hel he2 Lely 45 Determination of Use The quantity of electrical energy and electrical demand shall be determined by the registration of the electric meters provided by the Utility, except where the load is such that the amount of electrical energy consumed is fixed, the Utility may elect not to meter the service and to bill the customer a fixed amount as determined by the charge under the appropriate rate schedule. Phase Balance Current unbalance in phase wires of services, except the legs of three-phase, four-wire delta services, shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the current which would be required at maximum load under balanced current conditions. Inspection The Utility shall have the right but shall not be obligated to inspect the customer's wiring or equipment before or during the time service is supplied. However, such inspection or lack of inspection shall not be construed as placing upon the Utility any responsibility for the condition or maintenance of the customer's wiring, current consuming devices, or other equipment. The customer's wiring shall comply with the latest revision of the National Electrical Code and any other applicable code, Hi Fluctuating Loads For highly fluctuating and intermittent loads which seriously affect voltage regulation, such as large motor starting equipment or heating units, welders, x-ray machines, etc., the Utility may require a contract for service which will consider such additional equipment as deemed necessary to maintain satisfactory service to other customers if the customer refused to install starting compensators or other devices to correct the situation. Low Power Factor Devices Installation of neon, flourescent, mercury vapor lamps or tubes, or other types of gaseous tube lamps shall be corrected by the customer so that such units or groups of units have a power factor of not less than 85 percent (85%) lagging. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 7 4.6 he7 4.8 Led 4.10 Additional Load If the customer desires to change his load materially, he shall notify the Utility sufficiently in advance so that the Utility may determine, if economically feasible, provide the facilities required to serve the increased load. If the customer fails to notify the Utility and, as a result, the Utility's equipment is damaged, the customer shall be liable for the cost of such damage. Protective Equipment It is the customer's responsibility to provide suitable protective equipment for the devices in his own premises, If three-phase equipment is used, it is the customer's responsibility to protect such equipment against single-phase operation and under=and-over voltage conditions. Obstruction of Access to Poles or Transformers No garbage cans, racks, or ash dumps, or other obstructions shall be placed closer than ten feet (10') to any Utility pole. Failure of a customer to remove such obstructions shall be considered sufficient grounds for disconnection of service. Unauthorized Attachments Written permission must be obtained from the Utility before any equipment or material of any description may be attached to any Utility pole, guy wire, electrical equipment, or other property of the Utility. Additional Wiring Instruction Minimum wiring requirements which are necessary to meet all local, state, and national codes relative to the customer's service entrance and tables and charts to assist the customer in interpreting or clarifying these instructions are available from your Utility. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 8 Se SERVICE CONDITIONS 5e1 Application for Service Each applicant for electric service may be required to sign the Utility's form of application for electric service or a special contract. Large industrial or commercial contracts may be written on a special form and shall contain such provisions and stipulations as may be necessary or desirable to protect the interests of both the Utility and the customer. Acceptance of service, with or without a signed application or contract, shall be subject to compliance with the terms of the applicable rate schedule or schedules and these customer service policies. All service, except temporary, shall be furnished under an agreement for a term of one (1) year, at the option of the Utility, or longer when so provided in the applicable rate schedule. When optional rate schedules are available the customer may not change from one rate to another more frequently than once in any 12-month period. 5.2 Contracts The Utility may require the customer to sign a contract guaranteeing a certain minimum level of revenue for a specified period of time. 5.3 Term of Service Unless otherwise provided in a specific contract for service, the minimum term for which service will be rendered is one month or 30 days. Any customer taking service for less than this minimum term will be billed for not less than the minimum monthly charge specified under the applicable rate schedule. 5.5 Connection The electric utility service is connected and disconnected only on the customer's executing a written request at the Utility's office or at the office of a designated Utility agent. All orders with respect to electric utility service, including the refund of deposits, must be executed by the customer or by his attorney-in-fact or duly authorized agent, by an officer or other duly authorized agent, representative of an association, corporation, body politic or governmental agency, or by either husband or wife if the membership is joint. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 9 5.6 Easements In the taking of easements in areas of new construction or service, it shall be and remain the policy of the Utility, as a condition for furnishing service, to require use of its standard form granting nonrestrictive right of entry to all the property described for the purposes therein mentioned, and likewise, where practicable, in all other areas. Easements containing special restrictions or limitations shall be accepted by the Utility only in special cases, at the discretion of the Utility, for specific reasons and good cause shown. As a condition of acceptance of a restrictive or limited easement, at the request of the grantor, which requires the services of a surveyor to determine the exact bounderies, such grantor shall be required to pay the full cost of such surveyor's services, and further, such easement shall contain acceptable provision for future routes to other customers. It shall further be the policy of the Utility, in all cases involving new construction or extension of facilities to new areas or new service points, to notify the owners of the land subject to easement held by the Utility, in advance, of the route selected or proposed for such new construction or extension of facilities, provided however, that the Utility shall be obliged to make only reasonable and prudent effort to give such notice. Such owner shall have the opportunity to enter protest to the proposed routing of any facility at any time and to be heard upon the same by the General Manager of the Utility with the additional right to be heard by the Board of Directors. 5.7 Right of Access The Utility through its authorized employees, shall have access to its equipment at all reasonable times for the purpose of reading meters and testing, repairing, or replacing any equipment which is the property of the Utility. In special cases where equipment is so located that locks must be operated to reach it, the Utility shall be supplied with keys to such locks. 5.8 Deposits a. The Utility will require a deposit of the maximum amount equal to two months billing based on the Utility's estimate of the customer's usage. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 10 b. Deposits will be retained by the Utility for a two year period after which they will be applied to the bill; provided that in the interim period, the Utility has not been forced to disconnect the customer's service for reasons of delinquency in payment of charges. ce Deposits will be returned to the customer within 25 days of discontinuance of service after deducting monies due to the Utility. 5.9 Former Indebtedness Paid If a former customer who is indebted to the Utility attempts by some agency, relationship, or otherwise, to obtain service, the Utility reserves the right to refuse service until payment is made by him of all money and interest at the rate of 1% per month due from him to the Utility. 5.10 Applicable Rates When a customer desires service on an applicable rate schedule other than the one on which he is being billed, he shall so notify the Utility and the change in schedule will become effective after the next regular meter reading. The Utility shall not be required to make more than one change in rate schedule for any customer within one year unless a new schedule is made effective or the customer's operating conditions have changed permanently so as to warrant a change in schedule. 5.11 Resale of Energy The customer shall not resell any electric service furnished by the Utility. 5.12 Customer's Responsibility for Utility's Property The customer shall provide space for, and exercise proper care to protect, the Utility's property on his premises; including meters, wires, and other facilities installed by and remaining the property of the Association. In the event of loss or damage to the Utiltity's property because of the customer's negligence, the Utility may collect from the customer the cost of repairs or replacement. 5.13 Tampering with Utility Property Tampering with meters and other facilities of the Utility RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 11 violates these customer service policies, Rules and Regulations, and more seriously, is a criminal offense under Alaska law, (A.S. 42.20.030). The statutory penalty is a maximum of six (6) months imprisonment, a fine of five hundred dollars ($500), or both such imprisonment and fine. The statute authorizes the Utility to collect from the guilty party three (3) times its damages as a result of such tampering. In addition to the penalties which might be imposed by civil suit, the Utility will impose, as a penalty, a minimum fee of one-hundred dollars ($100) against any person who breaks a meter seal without authorization or otherwise tampers with Utility facilities, and in repeated cases electric utility service shall be discontinued, 5.1) Customer's Wiring and Equipment The customer shall install, own, and maintain all wiring and equipment beyond the point of delivery, except meters and special facilities installed or funished by the Utility. The customer will be required to install the main disconnect switch on the exterior of the building or structure near meter socket. It is the responsibility of the customer to insure that his electric installations conform to all applicable codes. The customer shall furnish and install an Underwriter's approved meter socket or sockets, as specified by the Utility, for the installation of the Utility's metering equipment. If instrucment transformers are required, the customer shall furnish and install mounting brackets or a suitable enclosure with the necessary conduit as specified by the Utility. It shall be the customer's responsibility to provide suitable protective equipment such as fuses, circuit breakers, and relays to adequately protect his equipment; and, for the protection of three-phase motors, to provide the installation of three thermal over-current devices. In addition, dual element time delay fuses or circuit breakers of suitable rating are considered necessary. The Utility reserves the right to refuse or discontinue service whenever the Utility receives notice that the customer's equipment or wiring is in hazardous condition, or not in conformity with lawful codes and local regulation. The Utility shall not be held liable for any loss or damage to persons or property resulting from defects, beyond the point of delivery, in the customer's installation of equipment, or the delivery of energy thereto. 5.15 Self-Generation As soon as electric energy is available, each customer shall purchase from the Utility all electric energy purchased for use on the premises specified in his application for service, and shall pay therefore at rates established in the Utility's tariff. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 12 Production or use of electric energy on such premises, regardless of the source thereof, by means of facilities which shall be interconnected with Utility facilities, shall be subject to appropriate regulations as shall be fixed from time to time by the Utility. These regulations shall include the requirement for the installation of a double-throw switch on the customer's side of the KWH meter with capacity equal to his full load, All such installations shall be subject to prior approval of the Utility. 5.16 Notice of Trouble The Utility will endeavor to give the best possible service to its customers at all times. The customer can materially assist the Utility in fulfilling its purpose by promptly notifying the Utility of any defects, trouble, or accident affecting the supply of electricity, or in the event service is unsatisfactory for any reason. 5.17 Customer Power Outage If the customer's service fails, he shall endeavor to determine if he has blown fuses, tripped breakers, or his equipment is at fault before calling the Utility. If a service man is sent out at the customer's request and it is determined that the customer's equipment is at fault, a charge will be made for the call, in accordance with Rule 9 and the schedule of charges. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 13 6. EXTENSION OF FACILITIES 6.1 6.2 6.3 Without Special Provisions Upon written application by the owner or occupant of any permanent premises that can be served from existing suitable distribution lines by the addition of not more than one primary span, the Utility shall furnish, place, and construct, at its own cost, such lines, service connections, and facilities as are necessary to render the service requested. Requiring Long-Term Contract General Provisions: The Utility will extend service to all applicants within its service area in-so-far as economically feasible and conditions of materials, manpower, funds for construction, and power supply permit. Economic feasibility shall be determined by the Utility and shall generally be based on 1.67% of the investment as a monthly minimum or 20% of the investment as an annual revenue. Any connection of service by the Utility necessitating the installation of more than one primary span shall be classified as a Line Extension. The Utility will not invest more funds in line extension than the applicant has invested in permanent housing or permanent commercial plant, or structures on the property. Said investment shall be in the form of permanent improvements which may include houses, barns, drilled wells, sewerage systems, and mobile homes on permanent settings. If the applicant's investment in permanent improvements, as determined by the Utility, is less than the cost of the extension, the applicant to receive service shall provide a refundable investment deposit equal of the difference between his investment and the cost of the line construction. This deposit will be returned in full at the end of a five (5) year service period, providing that all requirements for gross revenue have been met. The Utility will return the deposit prior to the end of the five (5) year period if there is adequate property development. Default by Customer of Contract Obligations If the customer defaults in his contract obligations, his deposits shall be forfeited to the Utility forthwith, and without recourse, and they shall be applied against his RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 1) contractual obligations. Forfeiture of his deposits in this manner shall in no way relieve the customer of the balance of his contractual obligations. 6.4, Initiation of Line Contruction No line construction or clearing of right-of-way shall be initiated under this policy until the total cost of the line has been guaranteed under one or more of the several provisions of the policy, and all applicable memberships, deposits, easements, permits, and related documents have been received by the Utility, properly signed and executed. 6.5 New Service After Line Constructed When a line extension has been constructed under this policy, the requirement for an adequate annual return on the investment shall be presumed to have been met. Additional customers, requiring no more than one primary span addition, may be connected to such a line extension upon routine application for service and agreement with the Utility to pay the monthly minimum and normal deposits applicable to that line extension. 6.6 Review of Line Extensions A line extension contract will be reviewed upon written request by the customer to determine if requirements for gross revenue are being met. When revenues equal total construction cost of said project, performance deposits will be refunded and no further line extension minimums will be required. 6.7 Underground Service All of the foregoing is based on overhead line construction only. If, however, the applicant or customer desires underground service, he may obtain it by paying, as a contribution—in—aid-of-construction, all of the excess cost to the Utility of the underground system over an equivalent overhead system, in addition to all other costs required in accordance with the line extension policy. 6.8 Subdivisions A. Subdividers shall provide the Utility with a plat of their subdivision showing all necessary utility RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 15 easements, lots to be served and other necessary information. B. Subdividers shall make to the Utility a payment, as an advance-in-aid-of-construction, equal to the Utility's total cost of the primary line extension to and within the subdivision. The extension shall include all construction required to serve each lot within the subdivision, including transformers and pedestals if underground construction. C. If the applicant elects underground service the Utility requires a non-refundable contribution-in~aid-of- construction equal to the difference, as estimated by the Utility, between the cost of the underground service requested and the cost of constructing comparable overhead facilities, De Service will be extended from the main line to applicants within the subdivision following their routine application for membership and electric service, At such time, all requirements of membership in the Utility will be in force, E. The Utility may at its option, allow phased development of a subdivision upon the presentation to the Utility of adequate security for completion of the subdivider's obligations herein. 6.9 Ownership of Electric lines Involved At all times the Utility shall own the electric lines involved and shall operate and maintain them. 6.10 Engineering Advances 1. Applicants requesting the extension of facilities under Rule 6.2 or 6.8 will be provided construction cost estimates for two line routings or portions thereof at no cost to the applicant. The applicant must, however, pay the cost of all additional estimates for alternate line routings in advance of the estimate. 2. The amount of the advance will be as follows: ae If the extension is requested under 6.2, an advance of $100.00 is required, RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 16 b. If the extension is requested under 6.8, an advance of $5.00 per lot within the subdivision is required, with a minimum of $100.00. 3- At such time as a contract between the Utility and the applicant is executed, the engineering advances shall be refunded to the applicant and shall be included in the cost of construction. 6.11 Successors in Interest The applicant's interest in any refund to which he may be entitled under the Section 6,10 inure to the benefit of his heirs, successors, and assigns. But no assignments thereof will be effective unless it is in writing and filed with the Utility. The Utility likewise has no obligation to make a refund to any person for whom it has not been furnished a current mailing address. 6.12 By Customer If a prospective customer is situated within one mile of suitable distribution facilities of the Utility, and he installs the necessary facilities to obtain service in compliance with plans and specifications furnished by the Utility, the Utility shall permit physical connection to be made and service to be furnished to that person. Any line constructed under this provision shall be and remain the property of the customer and the Utility will not assume maintenence responsibilities. 6.13 Unusual Construction Charge When reasonable assurance does not exist that the customer to be served will continue to use his service, or where unusual construction or right-of-way expenditures are necessary to supply service because of terrain, size or special character of the applicant's installation, facilities will be constructed only if the applicant pays that portion of the construction or right-of-way acquisition made necessary by the unusual condition. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 17 Te SERVICE CONNECTIONS 7el General Requirements 702 The Utility has prepared a "Service Assembly Guide" for the assistance of the applicant or electrical contractor regarding the installation, Copies are on file at all offices. As issued and modified from time to time, these specifications will be enforced. The Utility will furnish the meter and connect its distribution lines with the customer's service entrance. The wiring equipment, meter base, fuse box or breaker box, service switch stand-pipe, and appurtenances shall be furnished by the customer. Point of Delivery The point of delivery is that point on the customer's premises, or other agreed point, where the Utility terminates its electrical service conductors with connection to the customer's wires. The delivery point shall be on the exterior of a building and/or structure. For overhead service the location of the point of delivery must be such that the Utility's service conductors can be installed without attachment to the building in any other location. Overhead service drops will be attached to the building by the Utility, except that attachments for metal, concrete, or masonry shall be customer supplied. If the service entrance is not installed on the building at the nearest point of contact with the power lines and special permission has not been granted, the customer may be required to pay the difference in cost to the Utility of addition to existing pole lines. For underground service the point of delivery may be on a line, transformer or service pole, transformer pad, pedestal, or building, or other agreed point. It shall be the responsibility of the customer, or his electrical contractor, to advise the Utility of his service requirements in advance of installing or altering the service entrance equipment, and to ascertain that the location is acceptable to the Utility. The rates of the Utility are based upon the supply of service to the entire premises through a single delivery and metering point. Separate supply for the same customer at other points will be separately metered and billed. The Utility will not totalize metering or separate points of supply or services. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 18 7-3 Meter Location Meters shall be installed on the outside of buildings or service structures. Exceptions to this practice must be approved by the Utility. The customer shall furnish a convenient place, readily accessible without risk of bodily harm to Utility employees, free from vibration, corrosive atmosphere, and abnormal temperatures, in which to install the metering equipment. Meters shall not be located under porches, carports, and breezeways, or under the outfall of rainspouts or drains, Meters shall be installed at such a height that the center of the meter, or top row of multiple meter installation, is six (6) feet, plus or minus six (6) inches, above the ground or platform. In cases where unusual conditions exist, the Utility shall be consulted prior to installation. There shall be a minimum of four (l) inches clearance between the meter base and service switch enclosure and/or any physical obstruction which might interfere with the installation of the meter or use of meter test equipment. A new service entrance location shall be approved by the Utility prior to installation. 7e4 Primary Service Where primary metered service is supplied, the customer, at his expense, shall furnish, install, and maintain on his premises such switches, transformers, regulators, and other equipment as the Utility may deem necessary. 725 Underground Service Underground service will be furnished by the Utility under the provisions of Rule 6, 726 Service to Multi-Occupant Building The customer must arrange the wiring of a multi-occupant building so that the wiring for all stores or apartments will terminate at a common point or points designated by the Utility. All units must be individually metered. 7e7 Change of Location Any change in the location of a service connection, provided such change is approved by the Utility, will be mde in accordance with Rule 9, RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 19 8. RULES AND REGULATIONS BILLING AND COLLECTION 8.1 8.2 8.4 Net Rates Electric energy shall not be sold at prices other than those stated in the rate schedules, Rendition of Bill Bills shall be deemed rendered, and other notices duly given, when delivered to the customer personally or when miled to him at the premises supplied, or at the last known address of the customer, or when left at either of such places. Failure to receive such bill or notices from the Utility will not entitle the customer to any delay in the settlement of each month's account. Meter Reading Meters will be read monthly by the Utility's personnel. The Utility will, as nearly as possible, read meters on the same date, but because of holidays, Saturdays, Sundays, and the difference in the length of the months, a five (53 day variation may occur, If for any reason a reading cannot be obtained for any particular period, the billing may be based on an estimated energy use. Bills Due Bills of the Utility are due when rendered and are payable at any office of the Utility or other such pay stations as the Utility may designate. There is a twenty (20) day grace period from the bill mailing date after which a late charge will be assessed on all delinquent accounts. A late charge will be assessed on all delinquent balances at the time of the regular billing for the following month. (Approximately thirty (30) days after the initial billing date.) This charge, along with the amount in arrears and the current month's charges, will be set forth separately on the regular monthly bill, along with a statement notifying the customer that the account is subject to disconnection ifi all arrearages and late fees are not paid within seven (7) days from the date of mailing. Payments will be eredited to the customer's account on the business day payment is physically received in the Utility's offices, or at an authorized collection station. PAGE 20 Prior to actual field disconnection of service, the Utility may attempt to contact the customer by phone. In cases where an account is delinquent for the first time in the past year, the Utility will make either phone contact, personal contact, or delivery of disconnect information to the customer's service location after the normal bills are mailed and at least forty- eight (48) hours prior to disconnecting service. In cases where the customer has been previously delinquent, the Utility will provide notification by the billing notice described above only. In the event an account is disconnected for nonpayment, any deposits being held by the Utility for a customer will be applied against the delinquent bill and appropriate measures will be taken to collect the balance due. The customer will pay all collection costs. It is the responsibility of the customer to make prepayments or other satisfactory arrangements with the Consumer Accounts office of the Utility if absence from the Community or other reasons will preclude the timely payment of his account. 8.5 Discontinuance of Service by Utility A. The Utility may refuse to connect or may disconnect service for violation of any of its service policies, for failure to pay electric service charges when due, for violation of rate schedule or contract provisions, for theft, or for illegal diversion of current. The discontinuance of service for any of these causes does not release the customer from his obligation to pay for energy or charges specified in any existing contract. The Utility may also refuse to service loads of a character which are seriously detrimental to the service being rendered to other customers, The Utility will restore service in accordance with Rule 9.1F. Be The Utility reserves the right to transfer balances owing by the customer for services received in that or another account to his currently active account and enforce the discontinuance policy as stated in 8.5A under the following circumstances. If the customer habitually fails to pay utility bills when due (more than once a year), then the Utility may, after giving notice to the customer, proceed with RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 21 transferring the balance due to the customer's currently active account. Such a transfer may be made between individuals, partnerships, and corporations in which the Utility holds a personal guarantee of the individual or partnership, after the required notice has been made. The Utility reserves the right to require personal guarantees of payment from the principal shareholders or officers prior to accepting a corporation's application for service. The Utility also reserves the right to require all general partners to sign a partnership's application for service prior to accepting the partnership's application for service. 8.6 Service Charges See Rule 9.1F. 8.7 Combined Billing The rates set forth in the individual rate schedules are based upon the supply of service to one customer through one meter on the premises and service measured through two or more meters on the same premises will not be combined for billing purposes except in the following instances: 1. When two or more service connections are necessary to provide service at the least expense to the Utility. 2. When two or more service connections are necessary to render proper and reliable service without undue interuption. Upon request of an applicant, the Utility will install more than one meter, but in such instances the bill for service through each meter will be computed separately and billed in accordance with the applicable rate schedules, 8.9 Estimated Bill If the Utility is unable to read a meter because of trail, weather, or other conditions, the Utility shall estimate the meter reading based on historical data and bill the customer accordingly. 8.10 Adjustment of Errors In case any meter shall, for any reason, cease for any period of time to register the correct amount of energy supplied any customer, the amount of the bill of such customer shall be estimted by the Utility from the available data as to the RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 22 probable consumption and any adjustments shall be made accordingly. 8.11 Change of Occupancy When a change of occupancy, ownership, or legal responsibility to the Utility takes place on any premises being served by the Utility, written notice of such change shall be given within a reasonable time prior to such change. The outgoing customer will be held responsible for all service supplied until such written notice has been received by the Utility. 8.12 Between Renters The Utility may sign an agreement with owners or operators of rental properties for the automatic continuance of services in the owner's name during periods of vacancy between renters. During such period of vacancy, the owners will be billed as specified in the applicable rate schedule. However, the Utility reserves the right to discontinue electric service to the owner or tenant when the owner or tenant, respectively, is delinquent in the payment of his bill for electric service. 8.13 Disputes ~ Billing In the event of disputes between the customer and the Utility concerning any bill or service, the Utility will forthwith make such investigations as shall be required by the particular case and report the results thereof to the customer. In the event the complaint is not reconciled by the staff and management, the complaint will be referred to the Utility's Board of Directors and the customer may be privileged to appear before the Board to present his arguments. In the event the complaint is not reconciled by the Utility's Board of Directors, the Utility or the customer may make application to the Alaska Public Utilities Commission for a review of the complaint. 8.1) Meter Tests The Utility will, at its own expense, inspect and test its meters as required to insure a high standard of accuracy. Additional tests will be made at the request of the customer, and if the meter is found to register within two percent (2%) of accuracy the customer shall pay the test fee, as determined by Rule 9 and the Schedule of Fees. If the meter is found to RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 23 register in excess of two percent (2%) fast or slow, the Utility will pay for the testing and will adjust the customer's billing for the known or assumed period of error, not to exceed the previous six (6) months, 8.15 Additional Meter Should the customer desire the installation of additional meters other than those necessary to measure adequately the service taken by the customer, such additional meters shall be provided, installed, and maintained by the customer at his own expense. 8.16 Treatment of Fractional Service Month All normal billing periods shall be assumed to have 30 days, but consumption covering 27 days to 33 days inclusive, will be billed as a normal billing period. For a fractional monthly billing is rendered on the basis of kilowatt-hours consumed, or, the minimum bill, whichever is larger, if the service was connected before the middle of the billing period. If number of days of service is less than fifteen (15) days, billing will be based upon kilowatt-hour use only. 8.17 Tax Adjustment The amount of any and all revenue, kilowatt~hour or other form of tax imposed by any governmental authority upon the Utility or upon its property, revenue or income may be apportioned by the Board of Directors of the Utility to the territory in which such tax or taxes may be effective and among the various classes of service furnished therein. Such amounts shall constitute an additional charge to the power billings under any rate schedule or special contracts. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 2) 9. SPECIAL SERVICE 9.1 Nature of Service All work done by the Utility for customers, in addition to work during regular working hours associated with supplying electric service, will be charged for on the basis of costs and conditions as defined herein. This Rule lists such special services. A. Be C. De Fe Ge He I. Je Temporary service -- A portable generator will be provided by ECUC for customers desiring temporary service. A deposit will be required and a daily fee will be charged - see Rate Schedule. Connecting or disconnecting service outside regular hours at the request of the customer. Service relocation -- In the event a customer requests relocation of his delivery point, the Utility will: change delivery point with wireplice involved only, at the approved service relocation fee: if poles, anchors, transformers or other fixtures are involved the Utility will make such changes on a fully reimbursable work order, requiring the customer to pay for all costs including overhead. Making temporary changes to accomodate the customer's wishes. Making emergency repairs to a customer's electrical equipment. Service charge (connect and reconnect charge) -- Whenever electric service has been disconnected for noncompliance with the service policies, for nonpayment, or for fraudulent use, the service will not be reconnected until the situation requiring such action has been corrected to the satisfaction of the Utility, A charge will be made for all such reconnections. Collecting bills from delinquent customerse Meter testing -- see Rule 3.). Account research as requested by customer (example: for income tax purposes). Record fee for expense of setting up a new account record. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 25 K. Service call-out for service restoration when interruption was caused by consumer's equipment or act. L. Inspection fee for service entrance equipment, underground service entrance and cable, wiring, and etc. 9.2 Charges For services of this nature the customer will be charged for the Utility's actual costs, including labor, transportation, materials, indirect costs and overhead, For specific services the Utility may establish fixed charges representative of the average costs of such services. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 26 10. LIABILITY OF UTILITY 10.1 Interruption of Service 10.2 10.3 The Utility will exercise reasonable care to provide adequate and continuous electric service, but does not guarantee same and shall not be liable for injury, loss, or damage resulting from any failure or curtailment of electric service, nor shall such failure or curtailment constitute a breach of contract. The Utility shall have the right to temporarily suspend service for the purpose of making repairs or improvements to its facilities. In such cases, when practicable, advance public notice shall be given and every effort will be made to make such interruptions as short as possible and at such times as will cause the least inconveience to the customer. For Customer's Equipment Neither by the inspection nor non-rejection, nor in any other way, does the Utility give any warranty expressed or implied, as to the adequacy, safety or other characteristics of any structures, equipment wires, conduit, appliances, or devices owned, installed, or maintained by the customer, or leased by the customer from third parties. For Consequential Damages The Utility will not be liable for any injury, casualty, or damage resulting in any way from the supply or use of electricity, or from the presence or operation of the Utility's structures, equipment, wires, conduit, appliances or devices on the customer's premises except injuries or damages resulting from the negligence of the Utility. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 27 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES ACCOUNT DEPOSITS (refundable on account balance) (1) Temporary Service (2) Meter Deposit (3) Security Deposit RECONNECT METER CHARGE (1) During Working Hours (2) After Working Hours METER TEST FEE SERVICE CALL-OUT FEE (1) During Working Hours (2) After Working Hours INSPECTION FEE (1) First Trip (2) Second Trip (3) Third and Subsequent Trips LATE PAYMENT FEE DISHONORED CHECK (NSF) SERVICE RELOCATION TEMPORARY SERVICE DAILY FEE MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE RULES AND REGULATIONS $200.00 60.00 50.00 60.00 60.00 Cost - if less than 2% variable 25200/hr. 25.00/hr. 200 15.00 30.00 1% per Mo. 25.00 25.00 40.00 10.00 PAGE 28 POWER COST EQUALIZATION The amount of Power Cost Equalization for any individual customer, except local community facilities, is limited to the customer's actual consumption up to 750 KWH per month. The Power Cost Equalization to local community facilities is limited to the facility's actual consumption; in addition, such assistance is limited in the aggregate for each community serviced to 70 KWH per month for each resident of the commnity. Power Cost Equalization is applicable to Rate Schedules A and B, The amount of Power Cost Equalization currently credited to bills rendered is as follows (subject to available appropriations ): Power Cost Equalization 3 cents per KWH RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 29 FUEL COST RATE ADJUSTMENT The surcharge for increased fuel costs is as follows for service rendered after the effective date set forth below: Surcharge: None in effect at present. May change as allowable per Alaska Public Utilities Commission rules and regulations for unregulated Municipal Utility. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 30 ELECTRIC RATE SCHEDULE A RESIDENTIAL SERVICE APPLICABILITY Applicable to residential customers for all uses in the home, subject to the established rules of the Association. Approval of the Utility must be obtained prior to the installation of any motor having a rated capacity of five horsepower or more. TYPE OF SERVICE Single-Phase, 120/20V, 100A, 60 cycles, at secondary voltages. RATE 45 cents per KWH per month. These rates are eligible for Power Cost Equalization in an amount per KWH identified on the Tariff Sheet. MINIMUM CHARGE The minimum monthly charge under the above rate shall be $10.00 where 5KVA or less of transformer capacity is required. Payment of the minimum charge shall entitle the customer in all cases to the use of the number of kilowatt- hours corresponding to the minimum charge in accordance with the foregoing rate. TERMS OF PAYMENT Bills shall be due and payable upon receipt and shall become delinquent ten (10) days after the billing date. GENERAL PROVISIONS (1) Electric service under this schedule is provided subject to Utility rules and regulations. (2) The foregoing schedule will be applied to each meter or point of delivery, and in no event shall meter readings be combined. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 31 FUEL COST RATE ADJUSTMENTS A surcharge or credit may be applied to each billing for service rendered under this Schedule to reflect increases or decreases in cost of fuel compared to $1.20 per gallon, the cost of fuel to Elfin Cove Utility Commission. Surcharge -- Current Fuel Cost - $1.20/gal. werage No. o old per + of Fue Consumed During Latest 12 Months POWER COST EQUALIZATION These costs are eligible, subject to funding availability, for power cost equalization in an amount per KWH identified on Tariff Sheet. The Utility will furnish the following notice to its electric service customers eligible under this program for each period for which such assistance is received: NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS For the current billing period the Utility will be paid under the State of Alaska's power cost equalization program (AS h.83.162) to assist the utility and its customers in reducing the high cost of generation of electric energy. Your total electrical service cost $5 per KWH Less State assistance 3h " 8 Your charge oe RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 32 ELECTRIC RATE SCHEDULE B COMMERCIAL AND SMALL POWER SERVICE APPLICABILITY Applicable to commercial customers, small industrial customers, and three-phase customers for all uses, including lighting, appliances, cooking, heating, and motors, which comply with conditions listed below. TYPES OF SERVICE (1) Single~phase 120/2)0V, 200A, 60 cycles. (2) Three=phase 120/208V or 80/277V, 60 cycles, if available, at secondary voltages. RATE Energy -- 5 cents per KWH per month. These rates are eligible for power cost equalization in an amount per KWH identified on Tariff Sheet. MINIMUM CHARGE The minimum monthly charge under the above rate shall be $10.00. Where the minimum charge is increased in accordance with the foregoing rate, the customer shall be entitled to the number of kilowatt-hours corresponding to the minimum charge. Customers may pay in advance. FUEL COST RATE ADJUSTMENT A surcharge or credit may be applied to each billing for service rendered under this Schedule to reflect increases or decreases in cost of fuel compared to $1.20/gal., the cost of fuel to Elfin Cove Utility Commission. Surcharge -- Current Fuel Cost - $1.20/gal. Average No. of KWH Sold per Gal. of Fuel Consumed During Latest 12 Months RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 33 POWER COST EQUALIZATION These costs are eligible, subject to funding availibility, for power cost equalization in an amount per KWH identified on Tariff Sheet. The Electric Company will furnish the following notice to its electric service customers eligible under this program for each period for which assistance is received: NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS For the current billing period the utility will be paid under the State of Alaska's power cost equalization program (AS }).83.162) to assist the utility and its customers in reducing the high cost of generation of electric energy. Your total electrical service cost $.)5 per KWH less State assistance oak * ON Your charge ee " TERMS OF PAYMENT Bills for service hereunder shall be due and payable upon receipt and shall become delinquent ten (10) days after the billing date. GENERAL CONDITIONS (1) Electric service under this schedule is provided subject to Utility rules and regulations. (2) This schedule is to be applied to each meter or point of delivery and meter readings shall not be combined. RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 3)