Declining Block Rates and Energy Management Credits Changes
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OPPD is proposing to remove two methods for calculating customer bills from OPPD’s Service Regulations & Schedules:
Declining Block Rates (DBRs)
Energy Management Credits (EMCs)
Both DBRs and EMCs are being eliminated/ending. DBRs are an outdated pricing structure that is inconsistent with the current market environment, and EMCs are a legacy credit that has not been updated in 20 years and does not have a cost-of-service basis.
This change is revenue neutral to OPPD; while some customers will see a bill decrease, some will see a bill increase. OPPD will not, in total, collect any additional revenue with this change.
The district’s rate consultant, The Brattle Group, recommended the proposed changes in April 2024. That recommendation, along with the management’s intention to seek full board approval in 2025, was shared with the Board of Directors Finance Committee in September 2024.
Public Comment Accepted
OPPD is accepting public comments on this rate action from May 13 - June 15. You may leave your feedback in the "Guestbook" below. If you have personal questions about this rate action, click on the "Questions" tab below. You may also contact OPPD board of directors without registering for this site here.
OPPD is proposing to remove two methods for calculating customer bills from OPPD’s Service Regulations & Schedules:
Declining Block Rates (DBRs)
Energy Management Credits (EMCs)
Both DBRs and EMCs are being eliminated/ending. DBRs are an outdated pricing structure that is inconsistent with the current market environment, and EMCs are a legacy credit that has not been updated in 20 years and does not have a cost-of-service basis.
This change is revenue neutral to OPPD; while some customers will see a bill decrease, some will see a bill increase. OPPD will not, in total, collect any additional revenue with this change.
The district’s rate consultant, The Brattle Group, recommended the proposed changes in April 2024. That recommendation, along with the management’s intention to seek full board approval in 2025, was shared with the Board of Directors Finance Committee in September 2024.
Public Comment Accepted
OPPD is accepting public comments on this rate action from May 13 - June 15. You may leave your feedback in the "Guestbook" below. If you have personal questions about this rate action, click on the "Questions" tab below. You may also contact OPPD board of directors without registering for this site here.
Please note, "Guestbook" is for comments only and they will be passed along to the Board of Directors. OPPD's Board of Directors is accepting comments on removing the DBRs and EMCs rate through June 15, 2025.
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