SIXTH FLOOR, 900 HOWE STREET, BOX 250 VANCOUVER, B.C. V6Z 2N3 CANADA web site: http://www.bcuc.com IN THE MATTER OF the Utilities Commission Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 473 and An Application by Terasen Gas Inc. for Approval of 2010 and 2011 Revenue Requirements and Delivery Rates BEFORE: A.W.K. Anderson, Panel Chair/Commissioner D.A. Cote, Commissioner M.R. Harle, Commissioner O R D E R WHEREAS: A. On June 15, 2009, Terasen Gas Inc. (“Terasen Gas”) filed for approval of interim and permanent delivery rates effective January 1, 2010 and January 1, 2011 (the “Application”) pursuant to sections 59 to 61 and 89 of the Utilities Commission Act (the “Act”), representing an increase of 5.3 percent for 2010 and 4.1 percent for 2011; and B. Terasen Gas seeks other approvals in the Application, including orders pursuant to sections 59 to 61 of the Act, approving Tariff changes effective January 1, 2010 for Compression and Refueling and Transportation Services for Natural Gas Vehicles, and economic models for evaluating biogas projects and alternative energy extensions for geo‐exchange, solar thermal and district energy systems to complement its core natural gas business; and C. The interim and permanent delivery rates sought in the Application are subject to adjustment for any changes in Terasen Gas’ allowed return on equity and capital structure; and D. Terasen Gas proposes a written hearing process to address the Application but is open to a negotiated settlement process addressing all of the issues; and E. Terasen Gas proposes that a Workshop to review the Application be held on Monday, July 6, 2009 at the British Columbia Utilities Commission (“Commission”) Hearing Room on the Twelfth Floor, 1125 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC; and F. Terasen Gas proposes that a Procedural Conference be held on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at the Commission Hearing Room on the Twelfth Floor, 1125 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC; and BRIT ISH COLU MBIA UTIL IT IES COM MISSION ORDER NUMBER G ‐76‐09 TELEPHONE: (604) 660‐4700 BC TOLL FREE: 1‐800‐663‐1385 FACSIMILE: (604) 660‐1102 June 18, 2009 . . . /2
BRITISH COLUMBIA UTILITIES COMMISSION ORDER 2 NUMBER G‐76‐09 G. Terasen Gas proposes a draft Regulatory Timetable attached as Appendix A for discussion at the Procedural Conference; and H. The Commission considers that establishing a Workshop to review the Application and a Procedural Conference to determine the appropriate regulatory process for the review of the Application is warranted. NOW THEREFORE the Commission orders as follows: 1. Pursuant to section 89 of the Act, interim rates for all non‐bypass customers as proposed in the Application for 2010 are not approved at this time. The Commission will receive submissions on the proposed interim rates at the Procedural Conference. 2. A Workshop to review the Application will be held on Monday, July 6, 2009, commencing at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Hearing Room on the Twelfth Floor, 1125 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC. 3. A Procedural Conference regarding the regulatory process for the review of the Application will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, commencing at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Hearing Room on the Twelfth Floor, 1125 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC. The Procedural Conference will address matters which will include, but not limited to, the following: a. identification of principle issues arising from or related to the Application b. process options for review of the Application, including, ‐ oral public hearing ‐ negotiated settlement process ‐ written hearing ‐ or, as appropriate, some combination of the above c. timetable (information requests, responses, intervenor evidence, etc.) d. location(s) of the proceedings, e. interim rates, and f. other matters that will assist the Commission to efficiently review all aspects of the Application. After the Procedural Conference, the Commission will issue a further procedural order and regulatory agenda for the review of the Application. 4. The Commission requires Terasen Gas to publish, as soon as possible, in display‐ad format, the Notice attached as Appendix B to this Order, in the Vancouver Sun, the Province, the Victoria Times Colonist and such other appropriate local news publications as may properly provide adequate notice to customers served in the affected service area. . . . /3
BRITISH COLUMBIA UTILITIES COMMISSION ORDER NUMBER G‐76‐09 3 5. The Application, together with any supporting materials, will be made available for inspection at the Terasen Gas Office, 16705 Fraser Highway, Surrey, BC, V4N 0E8, at the British Columbia Utilities Commission, Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2N3 and will also be available on the Terasen Gas website. 6. Intervenors or Interested Parties should register with the Commission, in writing or by electronic submission, by Monday, July 6, 2009, and advise whether they intend to attend either or both the Workshop and/or the Procedural Conference. Intervenors should specifically state the nature of their interest in the Application and identify generally the nature of the issues that they may intend to pursue during the proceeding and the nature and extent of their anticipated involvement in the review process. DATED at the City of Vancouver, In the Province of British Columbia, this 19 th day of June 2009. BY ORDER Original signed by: A.W.K. Anderson Panel Chair/Commissioner Attachments ORDERS/G‐76‐09_TGI‐2010‐11RR_Timetable and Proc Conf
An Application by Terasen Gas Inc. for Approval of 2010 and 2011 Revenue Requirements and Delivery Rates REGULATORY TIMETABLE DRAFT Action File Application Procedural Order (up to Procedural Conference) Intervenor Registration Workshop Procedural Conference Procedural Order (Timetable and Process) BCUC Information Request No. 1 Intervenor Information Request No. 1 TGI Response to Information Requests No. 1 BCUC Information Request No. 2 Intervenor Information Request No. 2 TGI Response to Information Requests No. 2 Negotiated Settlement Process or Hearing (proposed date range) TGI Final Submissions Intervenor Final Submissions TGI Reply Submissions Anticipated BCUC Decision APPENDIX A to Order G‐76‐09 Page 1 of 1 Date (2009) Monday, June 15 Thursday, June 18 Monday, July 6 Monday, July 6 Wednesday, July 15 Wednesday, July 15 Thursday, July 16 Thursday, July 23 Friday, August 14 Thursday, August 27 Thursday, August 27 Friday, September 11 Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 30 Friday, November 13 Friday, November 27 Monday, December 7 Friday, January 15, 2010
APPENDIX B to Order G‐76‐09 Page 1 of 3 TELEPHONE: (604) 660‐4700 SIXTH FLOOR, 900 HOWE STREET, BOX 250 BC TOLL FREE: 1‐800‐663‐1385 VANCOUVER, B.C. V6Z 2N3 CANADA FACSIMILE: (604) 660‐1102 web site: http://www.bcuc.com An Application by Terasen Gas Inc. for Approval of 2010 and 2011 Revenue Requirements and Delivery Rates NOTICE OF WORKSHOP AND PROCEDURAL CONFERENCE Date: Workshop: Monday, July 6, 2009 Procedural Conference: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: BC Utilities Commission Hearing Room 12 th Floor, 1125 Howe Street Vancouver, BC THE APPLICATION On June 15, 2009, Terasen Gas Inc. (“Terasen Gas”) filed for approval of interim and permanent delivery rates for 2010 and 2011 (the “Application”) pursuant to sections 59 to 61 and 89 of the Utilities Commission Act. The Application seeks approval for: • An increase in permanent rates of 5.3 percent effective January 1, 2010, based on an increased revenue requirement of $27.9 million; and an increase in permanent rates of 4.1 percent effective January 1, 2011, based on a further increased revenue requirement of $21.9 million. The proposed rates will increase the annual bill of an average Lower Mainland residential customer by approximately 2.8 percent or $31 in 2010 and an additional 1.7 percent or $19 in 2011. • Interim rates for all non‐bypass customers as proposed in this Application for 2010 effective January 1, 2010 have not been approved at this time. The Commission will receive submissions on the proposed interim rates at the Procedural Conference. The Application also seeks other approvals including: • new Tariff offerings and fee structures • economic models and regulatory processes for evaluating biogas projects and alternative energy extensions
APPENDIX B to Order G‐76‐09 Page 2 of 3 • changes to the Earnings Sharing Mechanism rider • changes to the Rate Stabilization Adjustment Mechanism rider • Energy Efficiency and Conservation Expenditures • changes in thresholds for new Capital projects requiring a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity • changes to various accounting policies, pricing/financial methodologies and deferral accounts THE REGULATORY PROCESS The British Columbia Utilities Commission (“Commission”) has established a Workshop, a Procedural Conference and a DRAFT Regulatory Timetable for the regulatory review of the Application. The DRAFT Regulatory Timetable can be viewed on the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com. Terasen Gas will hold a Workshop on Monday, July 6, 2009 commencing at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Hearing Room on the Twelfth Floor, 1125 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC. The Commission will hold a Procedural Conference regarding the further regulatory process for the review of the Application on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 commencing at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Hearing Room on the Twelfth Floor, 1125 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC. INTERVENTION Persons who expect to actively participate in the Terasen Gas proceeding should register as Intervenors with the Commission, and should identify the issues that they intend to pursue as well as the nature and extent of their anticipated involvement in the review process indicating whether they plan to attend either or both the Workshop and/or the Procedural Conference. Intervenors will receive email notice of all correspondence, filed documentation and should provide an e‐mail address, if available. Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as Interested Parties. Intervenors and Interested Parties should register in writing, no later than Monday, July 6, 2009. Notification by mail, courier delivery, fax or e‐mail is acceptable. All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the general public relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s web site.
PUBLIC INSPECTION OF THE DOCUMENTS The Application and supporting materials will be available for inspection at the following locations: British Columbia Utilities Commission Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3 Telephone: 1‐800‐663‐1385 Internet: www.bcuc.com The Application will also be available for viewing on the Terasen Gas website at www.terasengas.com and on the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com. For further information, please contact Ms. Erica Hamilton, Commission Secretary, as follows: Telephone: (604) 660‐4700 Facsimile: (604) 660‐1102 APPENDIX B to Order G‐76‐09 Page 3 of 3 Terasen Gas Inc. 16705 Fraser Highway Surrey, BC V6N 0E8 Internet: www.terasengas.com BC Toll Free: 1‐800‐663‐1385 E‐mail: Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com
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