HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-25 RMLD Board of Commissioners Minutes Reading Municipal Light Board of Commissioners
Regular Session
230 Ash Street
Reading,MA 01867
January 25,2012
Start Time of Regular Session: 7:34 p.m.
End Time of Regular Session: 9:55 p.m.
Commissioners:
Richard Hahn,Chairman Philip B.Pacino,Vice Chair
Mary Ellen O'Neill,Commissioner Gina Snyder,Secretary
Robert Soli,Commissioner
Staff:
Vinnie Cameron,General Manager Beth Ellen Antonio,Human Resources Manager
Jeanne Foti,Executive Assistant Robert Fournier,Accounting/Business Manager
Jane Parenteau,Energy Services Manager Kevin Sullivan,Engineering and Operations Manager
Citizens'Advisory Board
John Norton,Member
North Reading Board of Selectmen
Robert Mauceri,Chairman Sean Delaney,Vice Chairman
Michael Prisco,Clerk Stephen O'Leary
Jeffrey Yull
own of Reading Finance Committee
.arsie West,Chair
Public
John Arena Erin Calvo-Bacci
Frederick Van Magness David Mancuso
Bob Quinn Donna Dudley
Opening Remarks/Approval of Meeting Agenda
Chairman Hahn called the meeting to order and stated that the meeting of the Reading Municipal Light Department(RMLD)
Board of Commissioners is being broadcast live at the RMLD's office at 230 Ash Street,Reading, MA. Live broadcasts are
available only in Reading due to technology constraints. This meeting was video taped for distribution to the community
television stations in North Reading,Wilmington and Lynnfield.
Introductions
Chairman Hahn asked Mr. Norton if he had anything to report at this time. Mr. Norton said that he would reserve his
statement for later and Chairman Hahn indicated that was fine. Chairman Hahn stated that he wanted to acknowledge any
public officials that may be in attendance.
Members of the North Reading Board of Selectmen introduced themselves, Messrs. Michael Prisco, Sean Delaney, Stephen
O'Leary,Bob Mauceri,Chairman and Jeff Yull. Chairman Hahn welcomed the North Reading Board of Selectmen.
Chairman Hahn opened the discussion to any comments that the public may wish to make before the formal agenda.
Chairman Hahn extended the courtesy first to the elected officials.
Chairman Mauceri stated that their entire Board is present this evening because they are concerned about the decision and are
It sure if it is voted or not regarding the sale or termination of the RECs. Chairman Mauceri commented that in part this is
first he heard of it today via e-mails they have received and is concerned about the lack of input. Secondly,not receiving
clarification of the pros and cons,he is posing this as a question.
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Chairman Hahn stated that there has been a lot of debate on this topic and a complete answer to this may take awhile.
Chairman Hahn commented that these certificates are regenerated every year. Whatever the outcome of the last vote, it can
always be revisited in future years. This is not an irrevocable decision for the rest of our lives. The Board votes on many
purchases because the RMLD buys a lot of stuff. Chairman Hahn is unsure of the level of detail wanted.
Chairman Mauceri said that it is his understanding that municipalities do not have any requirement to report green energy
efforts, is that correct. Chairman Hahn commented that in Massachusetts municipal electric companies like the RMLD are
not subject to a mandatory renewable portfolio standard. The investor owned utilities such as National Grid and NSTAR are
subject to such a standard. However, it is not unusual that municipalities add renewable resources and green energy to their
power supply portfolio even if there is no requirement. Chairman Hahn stated that Chairman Mauceri is correct; the RMLD
did not have to buy the renewable energy in the first place. Chairman Hahn explained at that time, the Board felt it was the
responsible thing to do. Therefore, the RMLD bought the output of two renewable projects with one hydro project and the
other project a biomass fired cogeneration plant.
Ms. Snyder said that the RMLD does have to report, we do submit a report on our power mix. We are reporting a standard
that is not imposed at this point in time.
Chairman Mauceri commented that the benefit comes in the form of a certificate or a REC. His understanding is that larger
utilities have to meet a standard. Chairman Hahn explained that there is a secondary market for these devices because
sometimes it is a less expensive way to comply with the law. Chairman Hahn said that right now the RECs are priced fairly
low because in 2012 there is an excess of supply over demand. Chairman Hahn added that the RMLD has a Green Choice
Program where you could elect to have a portion of your personal electric supply come from renewable sources in which the
RMLD purchases RECs.
Chairman Mauceri is trying to understand this issue. You have these RECs and there is no requirement that you meet any
goals and there is a process for selling them. What is the down side of selling them? Chairman Hahn said that Chairman
Mauceri has struck on the key difference. Chairman Hahn explained that at their meeting in January, members of the public
spoke, four speakers with two for and two against. The Citizens' Advisory Board took a vote: four in favor of retiring the
RECs and one in favor of selling them. Chairman Hahn said that the Board voted three to two to retire the RECs, so clearly
it's a divided issue.
Chairman Hahn commented that if the RMLD sells the RECs we will have overpaid for power supply. The Board felt having
a portion of its power supply, albeit it a small portion, from renewable sources, is generally universally acknowledged that
renewable energy at this point in time costs more than conventional power supply. Natural gas prices are at historic lows.
Buying conventional power from ISO New England which the RMLD does is a lot cheaper than buying renewable energy,
but those types of sources emit pollutants and greenhouse gases. The advantage of having some renewable energy in your
portfolio is you are not contributing to that as much if you had conventional power supply. You could say that it was a bad
idea to buy these projects in the first place, but the Board felt at the time that having some renewable, and being
environmentally responsible was a good idea. Chairman Mauceri said that it is still not clear in his mind; you pay more for
this electricity and have a certificate as a result of this. Chairman Mauceri asked if we sell it,what is the financial transaction
that negates this and makes it more expensive for us?
Mr. Soli commented that the RMLD produces an energy report monthly. Mr. Soli reported that in the December report the
Swift River hydro project found in Table 4 comes in at 9.58 cents per kilowatt hour. Before the meeting, he spoke with the
Manager of the RMLD Energy Services Department and the RECs could reduce the cost by 3 cents a kilowatt hour, which
would make the cost 6.58 cents per kilowatt hour. Mr. Soli said that scanning the list for other sources of RMLD's power
supply Constellation, JP Morgan are cheaper, but every other energy source including Millstone, Seabrook are higher. Mr.
Soli said that if the RECs were sold Swift River would come in lower. That would be in concert with Policy 19 that says that
the Reading Light Department will try to have the rates lower than the Investor Owned Utilities and would be lower than all
the adjacent municipals, which we are not because Peabody is typically lower. In light of Policy 19,which has stood the test
of time; it says to the Board that we want to try to have low rates. If Swift River RECs were sold then it would lower the
rates on this project.
Ms.O'Neill said that she sees this as twofold,the downside of selling the RECs,it is bundled power which consists of energy
and you buy the attributes of green or renewable power. You break that apart and sell off the RECs you are selling off your
ability to have renewable,green or sustainable power in your power supply portfolio.
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Ms.O'Neill stated that this positions the RMLD well for the future in terms of whether or not an RPS standard is imposed on
iumcipal utilities. The RMLD has excellent contracts and if this were to happen, the RMLD would be in a good position
eady having the RECs and not having the need to purchase them on the market. Those are the two reasons for keeping the
Cs.
Chairman Mauceri asked if having the RECs or not has any impact on getting grants. Chaiman Hahn replied,no. Chairman
Hahn said that there are no federal grants associated with RECs per se. Chairman Hahn explained that a REC is generated for
each thousand kilowatt hours of energy produced by a qualified generation technology that is renewable such as hydro,wind,
and biomass. It has nothing to do with federal grants. There are federal grants available for homeowners that want to add
solar panels to their roofs or on a high school that could qualify for a grant. Once you do that whatever kilowatt hours that
solar facility produces for every thousand they get one REC.
Mr. Pacino said that he does not see a downside. The RMLD purchases the power and supports the producers. The amount
of funds is substantial. Mr. Pacino said that he is in the minority, because he was the one of the two that was in favor of
selling the RECs. Mr. Pacino said that he thinks we should be selling the RECs.
Chairman Mauceri said that he has not heard a good reason for retiring the RECs; short of saying we are buying green
energy. Based on the economy,the rates that our citizens are paying for electricity,the guidelines(Policy 19)he would have
to question the wisdom of the Board's decision made previously. Chairman Mauceri apologizes for not being engaged in this
earlier,we are only a few miles away from this building. Chairman Mauceri said that Mr.Norton is usually very good about
informing us, but did not on this. Chairman Mauceri said that he appreciates the time and the answering of his questions.
Chairman Hahn thanked him for his attendance.
Mr. O'Leary commented that from a timing standpoint on this sort of investment instrument,did it have a timeline for a call
on it now. Chairman Hahn replied, no. Chairman Hahn explained that it is not an investment instrument, not a call or put
option. It is a way to ensure that entities like the RMLD who want to have renewable energy in your portfolio you need these
things, if you don't, then it's a mistake to buy them, but the Board felt it was the responsible thing to do. Chairman Hahn
said that an electric meter measures the output in kilowatt hours, therefore you receive the electrons and you receive the
rtificates that prove that they are from renewable resources. It is not a financial instrument per se. Ms.O'Neill added what
RMLD receives in terms of the RECs is a numerical count, there is no financial amount attached to those RECs as we
earn them from using the power. The RMLD paid for those RECs as part of the power contracts,which was approved by the
Board a year ago,January 2011. The numerical count appears on the RMLD records and there is no financial value attached
to them.
Mr. O'Leary asked if a percentage of the power supply portfolio is invested in renewable energy. Chairman Hahn replied
that a portion is purchased from renewable resources. Mr. O'Leary wanted to know from a timing standpoint what has
precipitated the discussion to whether or not to retire or sell the RECs. Chairman Hahn explained that after the decision was
made to sign these power contracts the Swift River Hydro projects and the Concord Steam biomass cogeneration there was
no doubt that we were purchasing renewable energy, which means we were buying the RECs. Chairman Hahn said that he
always asked the question because some owners of renewable facilities will sell just the kilowatt hours and keep the RECs.
You have to ask yourself when making a purchase are you buying these with the RECs included. We did ask,yes, the RECs
were included. It was only after that, which is unfortunate timing, that it was suggested that the RMLD sell the RECs. If we
had the debate beforehand, maybe there would have been a different outcome. Chairman Hahn said that there is no doubt in
his mind that the time the contracts were signed we wanted renewable projects. To have this plan come up after the fact is a
little bit disturbing,but we will deal with that.
Mr. O'Leary commented that he was sorry that he wasn't not aware sooner. Mr. O'Leary said that in relation to the$1.5 to
$1.6 million with up to $30 million over fifteen years he would like clarification whether you hold on or if you let the RECs
retire. Mr. O'Leary asked since the vote was to retire as the Board did, is that a done deal. Chairman Hahn replied,no. The
RECs are tracked on a monthly basis and Mr. Soli pointed out that Swift River generated 1,566 megawatt hours in the month
of December; therefore the RMLD received 1,566 RECs for that month. If they had a value of$30 a megawatt hour the
value would be$45,000 with the total power supply costs for the month of$4 million,which reflects a small percentage. Mr.
O'Leary commented that the amount thrown around is$1.5 million annually for fifteen years is$30 million.
Chairman Hahn said that if the Concord Steam project were to come online, hypothetically by 2013, we would add to that
-iewable purchase the amount generated by Concord Steam and get those RECs, which we get on a monthly basis.
airman Hahn said that the RECs could be sold monthly or annually. A majority of the Board felt that the RECs could be
useful and desirable to have a renewable energy policy that says some portion of our portfolio every year will come from
renewable energy.
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Ms.O'Neill explained that Concord Steam was approved last January,it is not completed and the RMLD is not receiving any
power from them and clarified that if Concord Steam were to come online that would be producing RECs along with Swift
River. Each of those projects gets different types of RECs valued at different values, which can fluctuate up and down
depending on the market, there is no set price. This was done in December based on the power the RMLD may receive from
Swift River and Concord Steam and multiplied by fifteen years. Chairman Hahn said that when the two projects are done, it
will add approximately two percent to the RMLD's power supply costs to the system. Chairman Hahn said that if consumers
are concerned about costs that they should call up the RMLD for one of the energy conservation programs and they will save
more than two percent.
Mr. O'Leary said that with the correspondence going back and forth leaving $15 or $30 million on the table is very
disconcerting. Mr.O'Leary said that buying renewable energy sources is laudable and we should be looking in that direction.
Is there anything that would preclude you from selling now and purchasing later while still maintaining a portion of the
portfolio depending on what the market is and how renewable energy resources are progressing? Maintain a policy with a
certain portion of RECs without leaving that amount of money on the table. Chairman Hahn responded that he does not
agree with that characterization of leaving the money on a table,but this is a public meeting and everyone is entitled to their
opinion. Chairman Hahn said to answer Mr. O'Leary's direct question we do have flexibility, sure. Chairman Hahn
explained that RMLD looked long and hard, the Energy Services Department staff will testify to this that we asked them to
find some renewable projects and sought projects that were among the lowest cost renewable energy you could get.
Chairman Hahn stated that a fair number of projects were rejected, because they were too much money. Chairman Hahn
pointed out that you see the investor owned utilities signing up for Cape Wind at $200 per megawatt hour. That will not
happen at the RMLD. There were two projects over the term of fifteen years,purchase power contracts that were reasonable
in price for renewables and that the small increment in the total system power supply cost was worth it.
Mr. O'Leary wanted to get some clarification from Mr. Pacino. Mr. Pacino explained that the RMLD is now buying the
power and we are supporting the producers of the power. Mr. Pacino commented that it is his personal opinion that we are
leaving $1.5 million on the table. Mr. Pacino does agree with Mr. O'Leary's characterization, however, Chairman Hahn
disagrees with that characterization. Mr. Pacino commented that he has been on the Board for twenty-five years and this is
one of the stronger things he has felt about and that we are doing a disservice to our ratepayers by not selling these RECs.
Mr.Pacino said that he feels we are leaving money on the table and the vote includes$30 million. If you take the net present
value it is $23 million. It is his personal feeling that there are e-mails from the Wilmington Selectmen and Lynnfield
Selectmen that they would like more information about this, same as North Reading. We have heard from the three outside
towns and one member of the Board of Selectmen in Reading,that they want more information. Mr. Pacino said that the first
set of RECs will retire on March 15. Mr. Pacino said that we should instruct the Department to hold off on that until each
Town Board has taken this up. Mr. O'Leary said that as a follow up to that as one member of the Board of Selectmen that
you postpone action on this until the respective Boards of each town that represent the ratepayers in each community, in
order that they can come back with their feelings on this issue. His initial reaction even though you might not like the
characterization is that there is a lot of money being left on the table at what cost. To the extent it is important to have
renewable energy sources in your portfolio, he does not necessarily disagree. To be considered a green municipal light
department it is a wonderful thing, but not at $1.5 million. It might be an insignificant amount of savings, but it is coming
out of their pockets. It is important that they have enough information to come to the same conclusion they have. Having a
$1.5 million investment in your portfolio and putting it towards the Fuel Service Charge is what he called Mr. Cameron on
this morning. The Board owes it to the ratepayers and the community leaders to better inform them. Mr. O'Leary would ask
the Board to reconsider their action and hold off until they are in a position to weigh in on an informed basis. He appreciates
the time listening to him.
Mr. Norton thanked the Chairman and his Board for being in attendance this evening. Also, in the same vein he wants to
apologize to the Board of North Reading and the other respective Boards that are serviced by the RMLD for not having had
the proper time to have this dialogue between your respective CAB representatives and the respective Boards of Selectmen.
Mr. Norton said that as Chairman Mauceri pointed out it is something that he has prided himself having been the rep from
North Reading for eleven years and he tries to keep his Board informed on major issues. Mr. Norton said that Mr. Cameron
has been very diligent on this because they have attended meetings in the past on different issues. Unfortunately, the narrow
timeframe and whatever promulgated that, it did not allow that dialogue to happen and again for that he apologizes. In the
future, this serves as an example of why these types of dialogues are needed, if we had it, this would have not happened
tonight.
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Mr.Norton said that he could have gone to the Board and they could have digested what was being presented to them, had a
�alogue with them and get their input then bring it back here for a vote. These types of issues need more time to digest and
be able to work back and forth with the respective Board of Selectmen to get their input and bring it back here for a vote.
aving said that,he again apologizes to his Board,let's do the right thing and move forward. Mr.Norton thanked Chairman
Hahn.
Ms. O'Neill wanted to make it clear that the Power&Rate Committee over the course of at least two years prior to January
2011,were reviewing and discussing these contracts. The Citizens' Advisory Board and the Board voted on these in January
2011,and the meetings were public. All the Board meetings are publicly televised,noticed and agendas are complete. When
this discussion came up again, the Power& Rate Committee met in the fall, there was a meeting in December as well as a
meeting in early January all publicly noticed and the Board meetings televised in December and January. Ms. O'Neill wants
to let everyone know that in terms of public notice,opportunities were there.
Mr. Delaney stated that as Mr. O'Leary has said he is requesting that the Board table the decision they made a month ago.
Give us the opportunity now that they have had some education on what a REC is and what is meant to retire or what is
meant to sell. As Messrs. O'Leary and Mauceri said this is based on a series of e-mails that were exchanged at ten o'clock
this morning. We have a responsibility to our constituency for the residents in North Reading and you have a responsibility
to four communities in your ratepayers. Allow us to consider the issue in more detail and maybe we might come to the same
conclusion that it is wise that you retire and not sell the RECs. At this point, he cannot make an educated decision on that
and can't advise their representative here if the Board is making the right decision and he encourages them to table their
decision, reconsider it and hold off until they have had that opportunity. Mr. Delaney expressed his thanks for the
opportunity to speak.
Mr. Pacino said that the RECs may have been discussed in the Power&Rate Committee which he is not a member. He did
not attend these meetings and at no time were the RECs discussed at the Board meeting. Mr. Pacino said that he has looked
at the minutes, the RECs there was no discussion on what to do with them. Mr. Pacino dislikes criticizing the CAB because
he was one of the architects of the CAB and it is a proud moment when he sees them in operation. It is clear to him that the
CAB members and he apologizes to Mr. Norton; the CAB may have not gone to their individual Boards with this issue and
tamed their input. Clearly,what he sees is that the Town Managers in Lynnfield and Wilmington heard of this issue today.
Iftyre is not sure of the type of input the CAB members received from their Boards. We should hold off and give it more time.
Ms. West introduced herself as the Chairman of the Finance Committee for the Town of Reading. Ms. West has some
process questions that she thinks is worth talking about. It sounds like the decision was reached in a short time frame where
it was holiday time and it sounds like there was not enough time to go back and for some reason that you did not want to get
into that. The other thing that she is curious about is that Mr. Soli mentioned a specific policy that this is in opposition to.
Ms. West questioned what are the specific policy numbers that this meets. The justification for doing this was because of
these policy numbers in the process. Chairman Hahn responded that it seems like we have been debating this issue forever.
The issue to decide to add renewable resources to our portfolio with the follow up issue of what to do with the RECs now that
we have them. This has gotten a tremendous amount of debate. Chairman Hahn said that in his opinion it has not been given
the short shrift at all. All meetings are open except those held in Executive Session and discussing this would not be a reason
for being in Executive Session. Chairman Hahn said that we have had a fair and open dialogue albeit there was not a
unanimous consensus at this point. Ms. West asked what the starting point of the discussion was, it sounds like there has
been a long period of discussion based on what Mr. Pacino said. Chairman Hahn said that we began discussing these four
years ago with the Green Choice Program. We felt that was a relatively quick and easy way to give people renewable energy
resources and make their own election and a fair amount of customers did. Chairman Hahn said that close to three years ago
we directed the staff to bring us some projects and given his knowledge of the renewable energy market and what projects
cost; they brought two very good projects. These projects were signed by the General Manager in January,but were debated
for a year and half. The first time he heard about the possibility of selling the RECs was four months ago, September or
October. It hasn't been a quick decision there has been a lot of debate on this.
Ms. West said that it sounds like the debate did not get to all the broader number of parties that had a vested interest in this
and she does not know what sort of communication breakdown happened. Chairman Hahn said that the communication
breakdown was not deciding before you sign the contracts what you will be doing with the RECs while the assumption of
three Board members is that we would be keeping them. As far as communicating with the public; these meetings where
discussion took place has been televised. The Citizens' Advisory Board's intent is to represent the Board of Selectmen. We
ve had several meetings with them over this entire time period and Mr. Hahn is not saying that the CAB cannot change
(4wfeir vote; the CAB voted four to one to retire the RECs. From our point of view, it is great to see a lot of participation here
this evening,but he does not want people going away thinking that the Board hasn't either sought,or sought to avoid,public
input because that is not true. Ms. West said that it sounds like if you have renewable energy and there are no RECs you
would not consider that renewable energy.
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Chairman Hahn said that you cannot consider it renewable energy without the RECs. Ms. West said that you bought energy
that is good for the environment in your mind has no value without the piece of paper which is going to cost us a lot of
money to keep. Chairman Hahn responded that is how renewable energy is defined. Chairman Hahn explained that is how
the EPA defines it, along with the federal government, and the state of Massachusetts. Chairman Hahn said that if you buy
renewable energy,even if you are a municipal,and sell those RECs, it is as if you never bought renewable energy. Chairman
Hahn pointed out that in our Reports the RMLD would be have to very careful to avoid saying that we have a renewable
energy portfolio because we would run afoul of those regulations. Ms. West said that in actuality you did buy renewable
energy. Chairman Hahn replied we did and that is why we want to keep the RECs. Ms. West said that whether you have that
piece of paper or not you invested money in a venture that is renewable energy and the increase the demand for that. Ms.
Snyder responded that no, we are buying electricity which is all mixed up in the grid, you are not physically getting the
electrons generated, and you are buying power. Ms. Snyder added that we have investments in some power plants,but here
we are not investing, we are buying the energy. Ms. West added that you chose where that source is. Ms. Snyder responded
that we have contracts with them that include the renewable energy attributes. Chairman Hahn said lets be clear the Swift
River Hydro facilities existed before we showed up to buy their output. Chairman Hahn commented that we toured one of
the facilities and he is familiar with electric generators and this piece of equipment belonged in a museum. It had a
nameplate on it with the name Westinghouse. In that particular case, they did not need our money to invest because they
were already there;we bought the output prior to it being sold into the ISO market.
Mr. Soli said that, to him, the renewable energy dogma only arose since December and when we bought these power
contracts he viewed Swift River hydro power as renewable. The RMLD gets power from the New York Power Authority
which is hydro power and which he views as renewable. As he said before, he only recently learned about the dogma of
renewable power. If you keep RECs you get a gold star. If you sell the RECs and don't get the gold star,but you get money.
Those thoughts only emerged at the December meeting prior to that as a Commissioner he did not know about the renewable
power dogma. Are we getting power from some place that doesn't burn up fossil fuel? The New York Power Authority is
hydro and non fossil fuel. A few months ago he would have said that it is renewable,but now he knows about the dogma he
can only say that it is non-fossil fuel based. It is only recently that knew about all the semantics.
Ms. Snyder said that when the contracts were purchased that was explained quite clearly. She is quite surprised the full
Board did not understand what they were purchasing. Chairman Hahn agrees with this,but we are where we are and there is
documentation on this going back months.
Mr. Van Magness resident of Reading, Town Meeting Member, former FinCom Vice Chair and former member of the
Citizens' Advisory Board introduced himself. First,he appreciates the opportunity to speak again at this meeting. We are all
here for the same basic purpose which is to provide the very best value to all the residents and businesses in the rate territory
the RMLD services. However, there are few things he is hearing tonight and would like to get clarification. First it was his
understanding that these Renewable Energy Certificates(RECs)do have a finite life and do not go forever. Chairman Hahn
replied that is correct. Chairman Hahn commented that he is not sure of the timeline RECs generated during calendar year
2012 can be sold and Ms. Parenteau clarified June 15 of the following year. Chairman Hahn said that in 2012 we will receive
RECs,if we hold them until June 2013 or they will expire;there is a shelf life so to speak.
Mr. Van Magness said that Ms. O'Neill had stated earlier, that holding the RECs for a period of time and not selling them
would in fact give us a leg up in the future if in fact there were some regulation came into play. He does not understand how
something that could expire could have a benefit to us to meet some numerical count in the future should there be some
regulation. He does not understand that. He does not want to put words in the Commissioners mouth, is what he heard,
correct? Ms. O'Neill responded saying that it was her understanding that new RECs are generated each month. Mr. Van
Magness said that the ones that have expired would not count if there is any future regulation.
Mr. Van Magness said that there was also a statement that there were numerous discussions about RECs at a lot of meetings
and he has looked at some of the minutes from the Subcommittee meetings. A significant concern to him is that to look at
the topics and have one single notation after the topic which read"and discussion ensued"which means absolutely nothing to
him. He cannot understand "and discussion ensued" he has no idea what took place. There is no recorded portion of that
meeting he cannot go to cable television so he does not know what took place. To say there was a lot of dialogue,but where
does he go for that information. He does not have a basis for it. He is probably one of the instigators and does not like to
throw arrows around; he is very concerned about it. He has put forth a number of$30 million, the half million from Swift
River and $1.5 million from Concord biomass facility when it comes online depending whether it is 2013 or not. The
combined amount on that is $2 million annually. What was bothering him when he left the meeting in January was the
motion put forth by Mr. Norton on the CAB side which passed four to one.
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Mr. Van Magness said that now he understands that the Wilmington Board of Selectmen did not have any knowledge about
hat was going on,two members on the CAB are from Wilmington and the North Reading Selectmen did not know anything
out this, three out of five members of the CAB had no discussion with Board of Selectmen and had no other basis at that
meeting for their decision other than personal knowledge of what had been taking place at any other prior meeting. This was
not discussed at any prior meeting. It is his understanding that the motion that the CAB made was the same motion the Board
made. It is his recollection that the Board voted that the RECs they receive now or in the future from Swift River and
Concord biomass facility be retired for the duration of contract. Tonight what he has heard is that can change and we can
bring that up every year. The vote said that we are going to do that for the duration. Chairman Hahn responded that it is very
simple in that this current Board can't bind some future Board. Two years from now you might have different people sitting
here who can vote to overturn any vote that we have taken. Chairman Hahn explained that the two contracts are legally
binding instruments. The decision on what to do with RECs is not and can be made periodically. Mr. Van Magness said that
we have had a substantial process breakdown over the whole course of this discussion although it is not his intent to play
Monday morning quarterback. He does not think that the CAB members adequately advised their Board of Selectmen in
each town about the arguments,pro and con, on whether you sell or retire the RECs. Votes were taken and decisions were
made that potentially bind us right now for$30 million. There has been discussion about a solar facility and solar RECs have
a substantially higher value,so this becomes an important policy issue for the Board. Mr. Van Magness asked this Board to
1. vote to reconsider the action taken at the January 5 meeting, and take a formal vote to reconsider that action 2. hold off
any future vote on whether to sell or retire RECs. Mr. Van Magness asked this Board to hold, a joint meeting where the
Boards of Selectmen of North Reading, Lynnfield, Wilmington and Reading are invited along with the CAB representatives
with a full airing of the process, decisions and impact of selling or retiring the RECs. Each Board of Selectmen hears
exactly the same information on exactly the same night where it could all be processed together. He hopes that the Board
will consider this and try and bring everyone together on a decision and how we best move forward as a group and a team.
Mr.Van Magness thanked the Chairman and the Board for the opportunity to speak.
Mr. John Arena of 26 Francis Drive, Town Meeting member and Finance Committee member introduced himself and
thanked the Board for the opportunity for entertaining this line of inquiry this evening. He feels like we are covering old
ground. There are two lines of inquiry he would like to engage in. To amplify Mr. Van Magness' point there has been a
process defect and there are not too many times in life that you can revisit a decision having a cost to the revisitation, this is
e of them. From what he understood you have until March which is approximately forty five days during which a full and
en discussion can occur. If this decision stands, his suspicion is we'll lose the credibility. There is no downside for
waiting a week or two. There is a downside if a decision is poorly made in terms of precedential value or flawed logic to
make future decisions. He disagrees about the decision on annual review. The Board is not required to revisit the decision
and that's the difference. Has the Board made an assessment of Concord Steam and Swift River for the durations of the
contracts for some economic estimate for the value of those RECs. Chairman Hahn responded that there are futures markets
to the extent if you are familiar with energy futures and if you are a large consumer of natural gas,you can hedge your costs
out about eleven years. There are futures markets which you can purchase financial investments at competitive prices. RECs
markets are not quite as mature,and can go maybe two,maybe three years. There is no exchange traded number that you can
look at to estimate worth.
Mr. Arena asked about the December 2011 spreadsheet forecast. Chairman Hahn produced a document which was provided
to the RMLD Board and the CAB,which he did a survey of the period 2012 to 2024. Mr. Arena asked Chairman Hahn what
was the value of RECs he projected over the fourteen year term. Chairman Hahn responded that they started at$29 megawatt
hour. Mr. Arena indicated that he has that number of$31.6 million from that forecast and produced by Chairman Hahn.
Chairman Hahn responded that you also need to look at our power supply costs over that time period, which will be a much
bigger number. Mr. Arena said that the $31 is not an invention, it is derived from RMLD assessments and those are still
valid now two months later. Chairman Hahn pointed out that prices could be higher or lower now. Mr. Arena said that the
central point that Mr. Van Magness made is the opportunity to do the right thing, and it is a time limited offer within forty
five days,no matter how it turns out you will look enviably better as a group by looking at the process and ignoring what the
outcome wants to be and letting the constituents and the ratepayers help determine what that outcome needs to be. Lastly,he
has one piece of data which he finds fascinating; the Town of Wellesley solves this problem very cleverly. They do not
model it as a two value decision with a yes or no. What he believes they do and needs to credit someone else for getting this
data. They survey the fraction of their ratepayers that wish to buy green energy. In Wellesley six percent of the ratepayers
have asked for that option,which represents one percent of the total power capacity produced by Wellesley. Wellesley takes
one percent of its RECs and retires them. It strikes him as a perfect way to divide the question because you reflect the wishes
and desires of both sides and no one is disenfranchised. One would who have to survey our community to what degree our
epayers to be willing to buy the RECs and pay the higher price. He is unfamiliar with the business and not sure if this is
eady being done. It struck him as a very clever solution because everyone walks away happy. The proportion of the
community that buys them is exactly the proportion of the RECs that is retired. Extending the opportunity and opening the
discussion would allow you to select that or another alternative outcome and emerge the hero here. Chairman Hahn thanked
Mr.Arena for his comments.
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Ms. Dudley introduced herself she lives at 35 Glenmere Circle, Reading. Ms. Dudley said that she is the irritant in the clam
shells of everyone here. She has made a due diligence effort to try to understand this issue and has spent hours on regulatory
websites, has spoken to Taunton, Ipswich, Wellesley and Concord directors of their municipal light companies as well as
some of their Energy Managers to try to get their take on it and you all know where she came down on it. She challenged the
idea that you've had enough time. She watched the December 15 RMLD Board meeting, and in that meeting even Ms.
O'Neill said that she did not have enough information on the RECs to make a decision at that time. The idea that the
decision was already decided many months or years before that could be in dispute based on the comment at the December
15 meeting. The other thing that concerns her is the process;philosophically what you are doing by retiring the RECs is that
you are creating a nonvoluntary Green Choice Program. There are people in Reading that voluntarily pay more, but by
retiring the RECs that belong to the ratepayers, which are all the towns, you are forcing us to be in a Green Choice Program
that we did not sign up for. She has a little bit of a philosophical problem with that. It is true that there is a lot of degree of
uncertainty about the future values of RECs,but we have a fair value of them today, so they can be accounted for at their fair
value today. She is a little concerned Accounting Standards wise that you can take what is a commodity because you have a
security that has monetary value and you do not have to disclose somewhere in your Financials as a footnote or some other
method that you would have retired $500,000, for example the Swift River RECs. Either way whether they were sold or
retired it would be part of the disclosure. She would like to know about the accounting standards compliance. In talking with
the state DPU, some of the other regulatory agencies, as well as some of the municipals there is a Wild West component to
this. The munis are not subject to any of these regulations, therefore the munis are out there writing their own rules to a
certain degree. They are free to create their own standards on how they want to market their own portfolios. If you look at
some of their own websites and annual reports they are actually saying that they have renewable energy regardless of the fact
they have sold their RECs. She suggested having other munis come to a meeting and explain.
Chairman Hahn wanted to thank each and every one who took time out from their families and businesses to come down here
to share their thoughts with us this evening, it is appreciated and everything said this evening will be carefully considered.
Chairman Hahn said that he will make sure our elected officials in the towns we serve and our customers have the
opportunity to be heard on this. To a degree that is what the role of CAB was intended to be, but perhaps an issue like this
may be too complicated for that process to work as effectively as it might have. He certainly does not want to create even the
hint of a perception that we are not sensitive to those concerns. It would make sense not sell RECs we have. To arrange
some process for meeting with either individually or as a group should they so desire, with the Board of Selectmen of the
four towns the RMLD serves is one avenue to address this. Chairman Hahn noted the Board sort of had a little session with
the Reading Board of Selectmen, but they may want another meeting and certainly the other towns have indicated that they
would like that. It seems to him before they reconsider the vote they took it would be useful to establish a process provided
for that additional input which may provide for guidance to the CAB and RMLD. What he would consider is not reconsider
our vote this evening, but set up a process and reconsider that decision once all that input has been received. In the
meantime, we will keep the RECs as long as they have value. The RECs obtained in 2011 from Swift River we have until
June 15 for a decision either to sell them or retire them which is six months. Mr. Cameron said that March 15 is the earliest
the RECs could be retired. Chairman Hahn reiterated the RECs can be held until June 15 for a decision.
Mr. Soli's point of order on Roberts Rules is that he believes that reconsideration should take place at the next meeting.
Further,we do not have the minutes in our books of the January 5 meeting. Mr. Soli stated that he does recall that the motion
that said we should retire the RECs and not sell them. If we have that motion we cannot sell. Tonight is the latest night that
we can reconsider, and since he was one of the two nay votes therefore he cannot vote to reconsider. There can be a vote to
reconsider in hand then we should table it until the March meeting. It gives us almost two months in which the Selectmen
and other bodies can get together to make decisions and votes, consult with the Board. We do not have to do anything until
June. As one of the speakers said, we have a get out of jail free card. We can get all the inputs and if the motion stands,
nothing has changed then we have lost nothing. He cannot move to reconsider.
Chairman Hahn said that in all respects Robert Rules they are nice guidelines; however, the process he described is far more
important than that. This is a controversial issue. If we took a motion to reconsider two months from now,even if that is in
violation of Roberts Rules,that is a far better approach to ensure that elected officials in our towns at least have the input they
want and get the education they feel they need.
Mr. Pacino thanked Chairman Hahn for his leadership and concern for the input from different Selectmen from the four
towns; he applauds him for that. One of the things that can be done this evening instead of reconsideration motion is to put
forth a whole new motion to instruct the Department not to sell the RECs before June 15, so the Department has a clear
indication of what to do. Part of that motion should be a process to receive input from the Selectmen in the four towns. It
would be a whole new motion as opposed to reconsideration. He prefers the reconsideration because he originally voted no,
so he cannot make the motion either. This can be done as a whole new motion and at this point the RECs are not going to be
sold before June 15, which is the latest day that could be sold, and a process developed for each of the four towns - both the
Selectmen and ratepayers.
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O'Neill said that she feels a need to respond to some of the comments raised this evening. She stands by her decision to
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the RECs for fifteen years. We want renewable energy in our portfolio and this is what is required. Ms. O'Neill said
that Mr. Van Magness spoke about the Solar Hub motion on the agenda; the RMLD is not keeping those RECs. The RECs
we voted to keep are for Concord Steam and Swift River. She is offended by the charges by some members of the audience
that there was a process defect and a breakdown in communications in terms of the Board and she cannot speak for the CAB.
She is a volunteer elected by the Town of Reading,she is not the staff. In terms of the Board of Commissioners it was a fair
and open process she feels comfortable with that. Also,she would like to speak to Ms. Dudley's remarks of what she said at
the December meeting and she is embarrassed by that,Ms. O'Neill feels that staff muddied the waters. Ms. O'Neill said that
she has written a memo to the Chairman to that affect among other things. They were not upfront with what constitutes
renewable energy and she was momentarily pushed off the road. She feels that there were attempts to refer to that energy as
sustainable energy. She feels that is why that happened and she is embarrassed by that because she would have never said
that. She supports green renewable sustainable energy,is proud she signed those contracts and stands by her vote.
Chairman Hahn said that he would like to focus not on what has happened before, but how we move forward. Obviously,
there are some strong held opinions, which he thinks is good. Chairman Hahn said that a good healthy debate is where we
can disagree and still be agreeable. He has heard the comments,but his focus is what we do starting tomorrow and will try to
put what happened behind us.
Ms. Snyder thanked Chairman Hahn and agrees with Mr.Pacino on his leadership and appreciates the discussion and wants
to thank everyone for coming. She agrees with the concept of putting together a process to get further input from all Boards
in the four towns.
Chairman Hahn said that Mr. Pacino has taken his suggestion with added improvements,the concept is basically to direct the
RMLD to sit tight, hold what they have,and establish a process in which the elected officials in the other towns have had an
opportunity to ask additional questions, receive the information they want and provide input. Chairman Hahn polled the
Board members on that concept before we start talking motions. Mr. Soli said that he is ready for a motion. Ms. Snyder
ked for clarification on Mr. Soli's motion because she is unsure where he is going with that. Chairman Hahn said that what
NOW thinks is important is that before we do anything else, elected officials have come to us to say that they do not have the
information they need. We should start a process to give them the information they need. Once they have that they can give
additional feedback which is deemed appropriate to the CAB and to this body. Then it is time with that additional input to
decide whether we want to reconsider or not.
Mr. Prisco wanted to make the Board aware of the sensitivity for this timeline because of the approach of budget season,
which is March and there is a vote on a new school. He is asking the Board to be sensitive to their timeline sooner versus
later work with their Chair as well as Mr. Norton. All the towns are entering a busy season with budgets and town meetings.
Chairman Hahn thanked Mr. Prisco for bringing this to the Board's attention.
Mr. Arena said that it is his observation it would not damage the Board's position of waiting until June 15 to vote to
reconsider this evening, it looks far better on the outside. A vote to reconsider says that more data is needed to look at this
anew and want to reflect that on the record. June 15 is structurally how you want to have it look to the outside. His minor
second point is June 15 is the last day they can be sold; there must be some internal process on the date. Chairman Hahn
responded that the transaction process is fairly quick, it does not require a month's lead time. Chairman Hahn stated that the
reason he would like to defer the vote for reconsideration to after input is that he does not want to take three votes. Chairman
Hahn said that there was the suggestion of taking a vote to reconsider this evening without the input of the town and in his
view that is an uninformed vote. Chairman Hahn said that he would like to sit tight until we give the bodies the opportunity
to take a vote which will not be disadvantaging anyone. We certainly will not be giving up anything. It will make life easier
in terms of procedure for us.
Mr. O'Leary said that in relation to process Mr. Soli spoke to Roberts Rules which was set aside, if the bylaws call for that,
those rules do mean something. Secondarily, even if the bylaws state that you can reconsider at the next meeting that is the
opportunity that you can reconsider the action, which is this meeting. From his vantage point you should reconsider your
previous action until after the requisite input. It would be a fine gesture on your part to do exactly that to reconsider your
previous position. Render a final decision require input from the other town officials and ratepayers. It is a cleaner process
�i a final decision can be made once you get the requisite input sends a clear message. It would send a stronger message to
Board, community and the other communities that you are really listening. By not wanting to reconsider and taking a
third vote, this sends a very clear and different message on what action you take. Send a clear message to the ratepayers and
the other elected officials in the other communities that you are reconsidering and seeking their input by considering the vote
and do that this evening.
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Chairman Hahn said that he will respectfully push back a little; if someone were to watch the tape of this meeting, it would
be pretty clear as to what our intent is. His concern of taking a vote for reconsideration this evening is taking a vote without
that input. We can wait. He does agree that Robert Rules are important,but so is getting the appropriate input. If someone
were to come back to him in a year from now and ask, he would like the input before reconsidering rather than reconsider
before getting input.
Mr. O'Leary said that he is getting a mixed message. Mr. O'Leary said that Chairman Hahn is saying that he would like the
input,before you reconsider. Obviously, it is a good message he would like the input before they make a final decision, not
before they reconsider. Mr. O'Leary suggested making a vote to reconsider and another vote prior to June 15. It is a very
different message you are sending and is the consensus of the North Reading Board of Selectmen. Chairman Hahn
responded that he appreciates it and is sending a clear message we will come to your town or you can come here, whatever
your preference is and give you the information you want as long as it takes. You can give us the input you want and as
much as appropriate.
Mr. Pacino asked the Board members who voted for the motion to retire the RECs, if they were willing to reconsider the
motion. Ms. O'Neill replied no because it was her understanding that to be properly made to change the vote it should have
been made at meeting where the motion was originally made. Mr. Pacino asked the three members who voted for the
retirement of the RECs to reconsider, all three said no. Chairman Hahn said that he did not want to get into a debate over
what is or is not allowed in Robert Rules or interfere in what he thinks is right.
Mr.Pacino made a motion seconded by Mr. Soli to instruct the Department to not retire the RECs before June 15,2012 and
to have the Department develop a plan and or process that will allow for all input to be received from all constituents.
Motion carried 5:0:0.
Chairman Mauceri said that he would like to thank the Board on behalf of the North Reading Board of Selectmen and the
Board members. Chairman Hahn thanked them for coming to the meeting. Mr. O'Leary said that he would like to thank the
RMLD for doing a terrific job with its services and during the last storm.
Presentation-Quarterly Conservation Program Update—Mr.Carpenter(Attachment 1)
This will be tabled to the next RMLD Board meeting in the absence of Jared Carpenter.
Approval of December 7,2011 Board Minutes
Ms. Snyder made a motion seconded by Mr. Pacino that the RMLD Board of Commissioners approve the Regular Session
meeting minutes of December 7,2011.
Motion carried 5:0:0.
Report of the Power&Rate Committee—Chairman Hahn(Attachment 2)
Net Metering Rate. This was deferred from the RMLD Board meeting December 7,2011.
Chairman Hahn explained that this is a rate where customers have certain types of generation such as solar installed on their
property and on occasion they generate more than they use and sell kilowatt hours back to the RMLD. The net metering rate
is the rate that handles this. There have been several attempts to get the language correct and believes that all the comments
have been included.
Ms. O'Neill asked why there was a limit on the residential customer,not the commercial customer,and what does the twenty
kilowatts refer to. Mr. Cameron replied that the twenty kilowatts refers to capacity. Mr. Cameron explained that anything
above twenty kilowatts would probably constitute a commercial operation. It would not look like a residential project
serving the needs of the residential customer.
Mr. Soli added a couple of grammatical things in the rate filing which do not need to be discussed. Both the mover and the
seconder of the motion were in agreement with this.
Ms. Snyder made a motion seconded by Mr. Pacino that the Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) Board of
Commissioners accept the Residential and Commercial Net Metering Rates based on the recommendation of the RMLD
Power&Rate Committee,the Citizens' Advisory Board,and RMLD General Manager.
Motion carried 5:0:0.
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alar Energy Hub
iairman Hahn explained that this is another renewable energy project which is a solar installation to purchase the electrical
output in RMLD's service territory. This was discussed at the Power&Rate Committee and is being brought forward to the
full Board. Chairman Hahn pointed out that the RMLD is not buying the RECs from this project; the RMLD is only buying
the electrical energy which is reflected in a much lower price.
Chairman Hahn wanted included in the motion after solar power to insert the words"not including the RECs"in the motion.
Mr. Soli said that previously a motion such as this was very difficult for the Board and Energy Services. At one point, we
attempted to have a policy relative to this an energy policy was drafted that went nowhere. We were sort of ad hock until we
had a clarifying moment on January 5, at which the motion was discussed at length. Two big parts of the discussion set a
precedent. At last we have a precedent, things are clear. Mr. Soli said that we had Chairman Hahn's insightful analysis that
said we have to do something about renewables, the low cost way in light of Policy 19, and that is to buy the cheapest
commercial power we can and get RECs. Another part of that clarifying moment was the dogma of RECs as Mr. Soli said
earlier. Renewable energy is not renewable without the RECs.
Mr. Soli said that once you get the RECs you cannot sell them - that is the precedent. Here we are the next meeting later,
proposing to buy power, not the cheapest power around and not to have the RECs. There goes our precedent. He wants to
ask his colleagues do you want just solar energy or do you want a precedent. The precedents are important especially the
dogma of the RECs and this does not get the solar RECs or cheap power. The NYMEX gas futures in February are at the
mid $2 range. Gas is really cheap even when this was first presented to the committee. He is asking his colleagues about
Policy 19 and is there a precedent.
Ms. Snyder asked if no other contracts were brought forward at that time. Chairman Hahn said that his recollection is this is
very competitively priced based on the energy price even without the RECs over the life of the contract. Chairman Hahn said
that Ms. Parenteau affirmed this. Chairman Hahn explained the reason he voted for this was because it would avoid a
debacle about RECs is that if you project conventional power prices over the life of this contract on a net present value basis,
s would be lower and we would be fulfilling our mandate in Policy 19. Mr. Soli said that we do not have the minutes,but
recalls that Chairman Hahn said that the way gas prices are it is cheaper to get conventional power at a good price and for
solar it was a cheaper output. Ms. Snyder thought it was her recollection that it was spot market power that has come down
quite a bit and this was discussed at meetings,and that this was proposed as a competitive price contract,although we cannot
predict the future.
Ms. Snyder made a motion seconded by Mr. Pacino that the Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) Board of
Commissioners to authorize the General Manager of the RMLD to finalize negotiations and execute a contract with Solar
Energy Hub for the purchase of not more than 4 megawatts of solar power, but not including the RECs in a term not to
exceed 20 years, on a site at 1 Burlington Avenue, Wilmington, Massachusetts based on the recommendation of the RMLD
Power&Rate Committee and the Citizens' Advisory Board,and the General Manager.
Motion carried 4:0:1. Mr.Soli abstained.
General Manager's Report—Mr.Cameron
RMLD Billing Comparison
Mr. Cameron explained that Chairman Ron D'Addario from the CCP presented a National Grid billing usage comparison for
customers that is done by OPower. Mr. Cameron said that he has looked into OPower who does a billing comparison for
someone's power compared to their neighbors. Mr. Cameron pointed out that the RMLD does have information on its
website that Energy Services has come up with on average usage for residential customers with certain building types such as
single family homes, condos and square footage in the service territory. This is a tool customers can use to benchmark how
they are doing with their usage. Mr. Cameron commented that if you are in a neighborhood with a small home and your
neighbors have large homes they would most likely be using more energy than you and that would be reflected on the
comparison billing. It is better information if you live in a 2,500 square foot home or condo and compare your usage against
the usage data on RMLD's website, which is based on homes in RMLD's service territory. Mr. Cameron said that he will
look into this more and find the best way to get this message to our customers. Mr. Cameron said that what OPower sends
out would be done in a separate mailing,which would increase mail costs and use more paper. Mr.Cameron said that he will
eet back to the Board the next meeting or the one after that with more information how to communicate effectively to our
>tomers on this.
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Financial Report—November and December,2011—Mr.Fournier(Attachment 3)
Mr.Fournier reported on the Financial Report for December 2011.
Mr. Fournier reported that for the month of December the Net Loss is $177,000 reducing the year to date Net Income $1.9
million. Year to date budgeted net income was $4.7 million resulting in net income under budget by $2.7 million or 59%.
Year to date Fuel Expenses exceeded Fuel Revenues by $327,000. Year to date Base Revenues are under budget by $1.5
million or 6.2%. Actual Base Revenues were $23.5 million compared to the budgeted amount of$25.1 million. Purchase
Power Base expense was$884,000 or 6.4%under budget. Actual Purchase Power Base costs were$12.9 million compared to
the budgeted amount of$13.8 million.
Operating and Maintenance expenses were over budget by $170,000 or a little less than 3%. Actual Operating and
Maintenance expenses were $6 million compared to the budgeted amount of$5.8 million. Overhead Maintenance Expense
Account was significantly over budget by$229,000 which is attributable to the August and Halloween storms. Depreciation
Expense and Voluntary Payments to the Towns were on budget. Operating Fund was at$8.8 million.
Year to date kilowatt sales were 362 million which is 10.1 million kilowatt hours or 2.7%below last year's actual figure.
The Gaw revenues collected year to date were $362,000 bringing the total collected since the inception of the Gaw rate to
$970,000.
Cumulatively,all five divisions were over budget by$137,000 or less than 1.5%.
Ms. O'Neill asked why the Operating Fund is up so much higher than last year and what does the RMLD want to have in that
fund, what are our options. Mr. Fournier replied that the first thing is Deferred Fuel and there is not that much change there.
Mr. Fournier added that the receivables are down from$4.5 million to$3.5 million which means more was collected therefore
a higher cash balance. Mr. Cameron added that if you are comparing the$8.8 million versus the$6.3 million in the Operating
Fund,no transfer was made out of the Operating Fund to the Capital Fund and Construction Fund. Mr. Cameron said that the
extra $1 million was put into the Pension Trust. There were no transfers made at the end of fiscal year 2011. Mr. Cameron
would like to keep one month's payables in the Operating Fund which is $6 to $7 million. Ms. O'Neill commented that the F
Operating Fund is substantially higher and what are the RMLD's options because this has been occurring for a couple of
months. Mr. Fournier commented that one thing it may afford them is to fund the Pension Trust again this year with a
significant amount of money. Mr. Fournier said that he sent out letters today requesting three quotes for the actuarial
valuation for the pension trust which will be performed in the spring. The presentation of these findings will determine the
contribution amount to be made. Ms.O'Neill asked under the Restricted Investments Rate Stabilization, Sick Leave Buy Back
Fund, OPEB why they are zeroed out in the current year. Mr. Fournier replied that all four instruments were all called in
December,which is unusual and they are looking into other investments. Currently,the monies are in the MMDT account.
Ms. O'Neill had a question on policy,did the General Manager make a transfer in the fall from one fund to another for almost
$1 million. Mr. Cameron responded that a transfer made was for the Pension Trust. Mr.Fournier added at year end transfer to
the Rate Stabilization Fund was made. Mr. Fournier said that the Pension Trust transfer is an operating expense. Mr. Fournier
stated that as far as transferring cash between restricted funds nothing was done in the fall. Ms. O'Neill wanted to clarify on
the Rate Stabilization Fund she thought those types of transfers would go to the Budget Committee first then to the Board
because it is a restricted cash transfer. Mr. Cameron said that he would have to look into that. Mr. Cameron added that
transfers to the Construction Fund have gone before the Budget Committee. Mr. Cameron said that the Board was informed
about the Rate Stabilization Transfer and the addition of$1 million to the Pension Trust. Ms. O'Neill said that she was
seeking clarification on this to see if this was past practice.
Mr. Pacino commented that we are at the end of the quarter and not seen the Pension Trust information. Mr. Fournier said that
he will leave this information in the Commissioners' mail slots this evening.
Power Supply Report—December,2011—Ms. Parenteau(Attachment 4)
Ms. Parenteau said that the RMLD metered load for the month was 59 MWh, a decrease of about 5%; sales totaled
approximately 52.5 million kilowatt hours and, as a result, the RMLD undercollected by approximately $142,000 in
December resulting in a Deferred Fuel Cash Reserve (DFCR) balance of$2.7 million. The Fuel Charge remained at $.055
kilowatt hour for January and is expected to decrease to $.050 for February. On a calendar year basis for 2011, the Fuel
Charge average was $.0547/KWh. This was approximately a six percent decrease compared to calendar year 2010. On a
calendar year basis both RMLD kilowatt hours for both load and sales were down by 1.5%. We need to look at that to see
what the contributing factors were such as weather,conservation or efficiency programs. RMLD's total customer count was
approximately the same with forty seven new active accounts in 2011.
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`'ower Supply Report—December,2011—Ms.Parenteau(Attachment 4)
e RMLD hit a peak demand of 108.4 megawatts at 6:00 p.m. on December 19 with a temperature of 43 degrees as
compared to a demand of 113.5 megawatts, which occurred on December 20, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. with a temperature 23
degrees. The RMLD's monthly capacity requirement was 201.3 megawatts equivalent to$6.94 per kilowatt hour month.
Table 4 shows both the capacity and energy costs as well as the amount of energy. In December the average cost for capacity
and energy came in at$.074/Kwh. Transmission costs for the month were $621,000 which is approximately a 3% increase
from the previous month.
Engineering and Operations Report—December,2011-Mr.Sullivan(Attachment 5)
Gaw Update
Mr. Sullivan reported that there are no changes to the Gaw project. Mr. Sullivan said that the chart remains the same; the
RMLD is at$6.9 million. Mr.Sullivan added that there is no change on the soil. Chairman Hahn asked are we close to being
done with the project. Mr. Sullivan responded that it will be completed before fiscal year 2013 begins.
Ms. Snyder asked if the deed restriction is filed. Mr. Sullivan clarified it is filed with the EPA. Mr. Sullivan said that they
were in Cambridge and with the Conservation Commission and everything is taken care of and we are all set.
In the variance report Project 1 — 5W9 Reconductoring — Ballardvale Street — is being worked on, and Project 2 — High
Capacity Tie 4W18 and 3W8 Franklin Street— is being worked on, Project 4 —RTU Replacement—began that project just
technical services labor, Project 6 — Capacitor Banks — began that project and will pick up next month, Project 8 — Relay
Replacement Project— technical services labor with the relays on order, and Project 9— 115kV Disconnect Replacement—
two of these have been installed at the substation and two planned before April.
There were two new commercial connections one at Charles River on Ballardvale Street with the other a Day Care Center on
Main Street in Wilmington. Mr. Soli asked what "URD" is in Project 3. Mr. Sullivan responded that it is underground
residential development. Ms. Snyder asked about Project 1, what is a sagged new Hendrix cable from the November report.
Mr. Sullivan replied that Hendrix cable is a type of overhead wire,when you sag the wire it has a certain sway to it from dead
el to midpoint between the two poles or in the middle of the section. Ms. Snyder asked if they had to adjust it to get it
I%Wtrrect. Mr. Sullivan explained that they have gain space which on a pole is a certain distance. There is primary, secondary,
telephone,cable and fire alarm on the poles.
There were 22 cutouts replaced bringing the total to 154 fiscal year to date.
The Reliability Report: the Customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI) rolling average is up marginally due to
the loss of a low CAIDI from December 2011. The CAIDI is up due to the time of the five greatest outages between
midnight to 1:00 am. The System Average Interruption Frequency Index(SAIFI)rolling average is virtually identical to the
month prior which is due to the number of customers experiencing outages in November and December. The December was
lower because 867 customers were affected as opposed to 1,231 customers in November. The Months Between Interruptions
(MBTI)is 28 months.
Number of calls for the month was 129; outage incidents 27; customers affected 867; no feeder outages; 19 area outages and
7 service outages. Causes of outages are pretty much the same. Mr. Sullivan pointed out that on December 8 there were 3
lightning damage incidents.
Mr. Sullivan stated that there have been 14,000 meters out of the 25,000 meters installed as part of the meter upgrade project.
Chairman Hahn asked if there were any customer complaints associated with the meter upgrade project. Mr. Sullivan
responded that overall it is going very smoothly.
Mr. Norton commented on the October storm and wanted to compliment the RMLD staff because he and Mr. Cameron went
before the North Reading Board of Selectmen in November to go over storm related situations and the amount of outages.
Mr. Norton complimented the RMLD staff on their rapid response with getting customers online as quickly as they could
given the severity of the storm. There has been nothing but compliments on how the RMLD handled this. Chairman Hahn
and Mr.Cameron thanked Mr.Norton.
Regular Session Minutes 14
January 25,2012
M.G.L.Chapter 30B Bids—Material(Attachment 6)
2012-25—Sicame Parallel Groove Connectors s
Mr. Sullivan reported that the invitation to bid was sent to 12 bidders and 3 responded.
Ms. Snyder made a motion seconded by Mr. Pacino that bid 2012-25 for Sicame Parallel Groove Connectors be awarded to
Wesco Distribution for $63,372 as the lowest qualified and responsive bidder on the recommendation of the General
Manager.
Motion carried 5:0:0.
2012-23—Outdoor,Pole-Mounted,Solid Dielectric,Auto-Recloser(AR)
Mr. Sullivan reported that the invitation to bid was sent to 11 bidders and 4 responded.
Ms. Snyder made a motion seconded by Mr. Pacino that bid 2012-23 for Outdoor, Pole-Mounted, Solid Dielectric, Auto-
Recloser(AR)be awarded to Wesco for$70,240 as the lowest qualified and responsive bidder on the recommendation of the
General Manager.
Motion carried 5:0:0.
General Discussion
Mr. Pacino pointed out that there were numerous letters and e-mails received that he would like to be part of the record. Mr.
Pacino said that they are a matter of public record, but he would like them attached to the minutes of this meeting. Ms.
O'Neill stated that she objects to this. Ms. Snyder is uncertain if she has received them all. Chairman Hahn said that Mr.
Cameron can work with Ms. Foti to ensure they have all the customer comments PDF them to then put them on the RMLD's
website. Mr. Pacino said that is fine.
BOARD MATERIAL AVAILABLE BUT NOT DISCUSSED
Rate Comparisons,December 2011 and January 2012
E-Mail responses to Account Payable/Payroll Questions
RMLD Board Meet'n¢s
Wednesday,February 29,2012 and Wednesday,March 28,2012
RMLD Board Committee Meetin¢
General Manager Committee,Thursday,February 9,2012
Approval of December 7,2011 Executive Session Minutes
Ms. Snyder made a motion seconded by Mr. Pacino that the RMLD Board of Commissioners approve Executive Session
meeting minutes of December 7,2011.
Motion carried 5:0:0.
Adjournment
At 9:55 p.m. Mr. Pacino made a motion seconded by Ms. Snyder to adjourn the Regular Session.
Motion carried 5:0:0.
A true copy of the RMLD Board of Commissioners minutes
as approved by a majority of the Commission.
Gina Snyder,Secretary
RMLD Board of Commissioners
Reading Municipal Light Department
Energy Conservation Program
January 2012 Update
ATTACHMENT
Topics
• Project Review
• New Project Update
• Renewable Technology
• Commercial Solar Project
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Project Review (Commercial Building North Reading)
• The goal was 44 kW, actual on-peak reduction coincident with our
peak was 108 kW (12% reduction). There was a 3% decrease of kWh
during summer months and during the year. The end result was a
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Town of Reading, Massachusetts MDPU # 226
Municipal Light Department
Residential Customer Owned Renewable Generation Under 20 kW
Available in:
Reading, Lynnfield Center, North Reading, and Wilmington
Applicable to:
Individual residential customers for all domestic uses. This rate and the Terms and
Conditions contained therein govern certain renewable generation facilities located on a
residential customer's premise, where the facility is owned or leased by the residential
customer, located in the customer premise and used solely for the purpose of the
customer's own consumption.
Rates and Billings:
During a billing period the customer will be billed the then applicable rate for all
electricity used by the customer according to the RMLD billing meter.
If during a billing period, the customer's facility feeds back excess electricity onto the
RMLD system the rate credited to the customer for excess electricity fed into RMLD's
distribution system shall be equal to the then applicable RMLD's Monthly Fuel Charge,
which may be adjusted by the Standard Fuel Charge Clause, for the billing period in
which the credit was generated.
The RMLD may impose additional Terms erms and Conditions, as it deems necessary, in its
sole discretion, for the protection of its distribution system, service territory, or its
customers.
General Terms:
Service hereunder is subject to the General Terms and Conditions which are incorporated
herein and are a part of this rate.
�w Rate Filed: January 27, 2012
Effective: On Billing on or After February 27, 2012 ATTACHMENT 2
Filed by: Vincent F. Cameron Jr, General Manager
Town of Reading, Massachusetts MDPU # 226
Municipal Light Department
Attachment 1
Application for Residential Customer-Owned Generation Under 20 kW
Contact Information
Legal Name and address of Interconnecting Customer applicant
RMLD Customer(print):
Name and Title of Individual Filing Application:
Address of Interconnection Facility.
City State Zip Code:
Telephone(Office): (Cell):
Facsimile Number: E-Mail Address:
Alternative Contact Information(e.g.,system installation contractor or coordinating company)
Name:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Telephone(Office): (Cell):
Facsimile Number: E-Mail Address:
Facility Information
RMLD Account Number(required—on bill)
Meter Number(s)(required—on bill)
Inverter Manufacturer: Model Name&#: Quantity Used:_
Nameplate Rating:_ (kW) (kVA) (AC Vohs)Single or Three Phase
System Design Capacity. (kW) (kVA)
Electrical Contractor: Name,address,phone#and contact name
Prime Mover. Photovoltaic ❑ Fuel Cell ❑ Qualifying Facility:
Energy Source:Solar ❑ Wind ❑ Hydro ❑ Natural Gas ❑ Other:
UL 1741 Listed?Yes No
One line diagram attached? Yes No
Estimated Installation Date: Estimated In-Service Date:
Rate Filed: January 27, 2012
Effective: On Billing on or After February 27, 2012
Filed by: Vincent F. Cameron Jr, General Manager
Town of Reading, Massachusetts MDPU # 226
Municipal Light Department
Attachment 1
y
Application for Residential Customer-Owned Generation Under 20 kW
Customer Signature
I hereby certify that,to the best of my knowledge,all of the information provided in this application is true
and I have reviewed and agree to the RMLD's Tariff MDPU# and Terms and Conditions for
Commercial Customer-Owned Generation Under 20 kW.
Interconnecting Customer Signature Date
Title:
Please attach manufacturer's document showing UL1741 listing to this document and mail to the following
address.
Reading Municipal Light Department
PO Box 150
Reading„ Massachusetts 01867-0250
Approval to Install Facility(For RMLD use only)
Installation of the Facility is approved contingent upon the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement,and
agreement to any system modifications, if required
(Are system modifications required? Yes No To be Determined)
RMLD Signature: Title: Date:
RMLD UA Number: RMLD waives inspection/witness test?Yes_ No —
Rate Filed: January 27, 2012
Effective: On Billing on or After February 27, 2012
Filed by: Vincent F. Cameron Jr, General Manager
Town of Reading, Massachusetts MDPU # 226
Municipal Light Department
Attachment 2
Certificate of Completion for Residential Customer-Owned Generation Under 20 kW
Certificate of Completion
Installation Information
Interconnecting Customer(Print):
Title:
Mailing Address:
Location of Facility(if different from above):
City: State: Zip Code:
Telephone(Daytime): (Evening):
Facsimile Number: E-Mail Address:
Account#(required-on bill) Meter#(required—on bill)
Electrician or Electrical Installation Contractor:
Business Name: Contact Name(Print)
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Telephone(Daytime): (Evening):
Facsimile Number: E-Mail Address:
License number:
RMLD Date of Installation Approval: Signature
RMLD Utility Authorization Number
Inspection:
The system has been installed and inspected in compliance with the local Building/Electrical Code of
(City/County)
Signed(local Electrical Wiring Inspector),
Name(printed):
Date:
Rate Filed: January 27, 2012
Effective: On Billing on or After February 27, 2012
Filed by: Vincent F. Cameron Jr, General Manager
Town of Reading, Massachusetts MDPU # 226
Municipal Light Department
Attachment 2
Certificate of Completion for Residential Customer-Owned Generation
Certificate of Completion
As a condition of interconnection you are required to send by USPS mail or Fax a copy of this form along
with a copy of the signed electrical permit to:
Reading Municipal Light Department
P.O. BOX 150
READING MA 01867
Received by RMLD
Date&Initial
Rate Filed: January 27, 2012
Effective: On Billing on or After February 27, 2012
Filed by: Vincent F. Cameron Jr, General Manager
Town of Reading, Massachusetts MDPU # 226
Municipal Light Department
RMLD Terms & Conditions for Residential Customer-Owned Generation Under 20 kW
This tariff and the terms and conditions contained herein govern generation facilities located on a residential customer's
premises, where such facilities are owned or leased by the residential customer, located on the customer's premises,
and used solely for the purpose of the customer's own consumption.
Availability: Net metering is available to generation facilities owned or leased by a residential customer, located on
the residential customer's property where such customer currently receives service from RMLD, for the purpose of
offsetting all or part of that customer's own electric power requirements and capable of producing no more than 20 KW
from customer owned sources ("Facility"). The use of a Facility for providing service to a third party is strictly
prohibited. Under no circumstance shall output from the Facility be provided or credited to any third party. The
availability of net metering to a residential customer that owns or leases a Facility("Customer')is subject to the terms
and conditions contained in this tariff. RMLD's General Terms and Conditions shall also apply to service under this
tariff and Terms and Conditions, where not inconsistent with any specific provision hereof. In its sole discretion,
RMLD may limit the cumulative generating capacity of all Facilities in its service territory.
1. Construction of the Facility. The Customer may proceed to construct the Facility once the RMLD has received the
completed Attachment I -Application for Residential Customer-Owned Generation Under 20 kW and said application
has been approved by the RMLD. The Application shall be accompanied by a one-line diagram of the proposed
Facility, and the application fee as determined by RMLD. The RMLD will not approve any such application if it
determines that the Facility will have an adverse impact on RMLD's system,or does not,or will not,comply with any
of RMLD's Terms and Conditions. The Facility's system capacity is subject to RMLD inspection and approval. The
Facility shall be designed,constructed and operated in a manner that causes it to meet or exceed all applicable safety
and electrical standards, including but not limited to the Massachusetts Building Code,the Massachusetts Department
of Public Utilities' regulations,the National Electric Code,the National Electrical Safety Code, Institute of Electronic,
and Electrical Engineers(IEEE), United Laboratories(UL) and RMLD's General Terms and Conditions for Service.
The Customer is responsible for all permits and regulatory approvals necessary for construction and operation of the
Facility.
2. Interconnection and Operation. The Customer may operate Facility and interconnect with the RMLD's system
only after the following has occurred:
2.1 Municipal Inspection. Upon completing construction,the Interconnecting Customer will cause the Facility
to be inspected or otherwise certified and/or approved by the local wiring inspector.
2.2 Certificate of Completion. The Customer shall return the Certificate of Completion appearing as
Attachment 2—Certification of Completion for Residential Customer-Owned Generation Under 20 kW,to the RMLD,
P.O. Box 150,Reading,MA 01867.
23 RMLD Right to Inspection. Within ten(10)business days after the receipt of the Certificate of Completion,
the RMLD shall, upon reasonable notice,and at a mutually convenient time, conduct an inspection of the Facility to
ensure that all equipment has been properly installed,and that all electric connections have been made in accordance
with the RMLD's requirements including these Terms and Conditions and RMLD's General Terms and Conditions.
The RMLD has the right to disconnect the Facility in the event of improper installation or failure to return the
Certificate of Completion to the RMLD.
2.4 Interconnection Metering/Wiring. The Customer shall furnish and have installed, if not already in place,
the necessary meter socket and wiring in accordance with all applicable safety and electrical standards.
2. Payment of Any Upgrades. The Customer shall be responsible for paying RMLD for any upgrades to
RMLD's system necessitated by the connection of the Facility to RMLD's system. The Customer is also responsible
for equipment expenses including net meters necessary to accommodate the Facility as set forth herein.
3. Safe Operation and Maintenance. The Customer shall be solely responsible for constructing, operating,
maintaining, and repairing the Facility in a safe manner. The RMLD may temporarily disconnect the Facility to
facilitate planned or emergency RMLD work. In addition, RMLD may disconnect the Facility from its system at any
time that RMLD determines, in its sole discretion, that the safety and reliability of RMLD's system may be
compromised by the operation of the Facility. In the event that Facility damages RMLD's system,the Customer shall
be solely responsible for all costs associated with the repair and/or replacement of damaged portion of RMLD's system
and/or equipment.
4. Metering and Billing. All Facilities constructed,installed, inspected,operated and maintained in accordance with
these Terms and Conditions qualify for net metering as follows:
Rate Filed: January 27, 2012
Effective: On Billing on or After February 27, 2012
Filed by: Vincent F. Cameron Jr, General Manager
Town of Reading, Massachusetts MDPU # 226
Municipal Light Department
4.1 RMLD Installs Net Meter. RMLD shall furnish and install a meter capable of net metering within ten(10)
business days after the inspection of the Facility set forth in Section 2.3.
5. Limitation of Liability,Indemnification and Insurance. RMLD shall not be liable to the Customer or any other
person for any loss,injury,damage,casualty, fees or penalties,asserted on the basis of any theory,arising from,related
to or caused by the construction,installation,operation,maintenance or repair of the Facility,and associated equipment
and wiring,except to the extent of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct,but only to the extent permitted by
law. Neither by inspection nor non-rejection nor in any other way does RMLD give any warranty, expressed or
implied as to the adequacy, safety or other characteristics of any equipment, wiring or devices, installed on the
Customer's premises, including the Facility. The Customer shall indemnify and hold harmless RMLD, its board
members,managers,employees,agents,consultants,attorneys and assigns from and against any and all losses,claims,
damages, costs, demands, fines,judgments, penalties, payments and liabilities, together with any costs and expenses
(including attorneys' fees) incurred in connection with, resulting from, relating to or arising out of the construction,
operation, maintenance and repair of the Facility, including the Customer's failure to comply with these Terms and
Conditions or any abnormality or failure in the operation of the Facility,or any adverse impact to RMLD's system or
its other customers.The Customer shall maintain sufficient insurance to cover any damage to RMLD's system caused
by the construction, operation, maintenance and repair the Facility and shall name RMLD as additional insured. The
Customer shall provide RMLD with proof of satisfactory insurance upon request by RMLD.
6. Termination. Service may be terminated under the following conditions.
6.1 By Interconnecting Customer. The Customer may terminate service under this tariff by providing written
notice to RMLD.
6.2 By RMLD. The RMLD may terminate service under this tariff(1) if the Facility fails to operate for any
consecutive twelve-month period or (2) in the event that the Facility impairs the operation of RMLD's electric
distribution system or service to other customers or materially impairs the local circuit and the Customer does not cure
the impairment at its sole expense.
7. Assignment/Transfer of Ownership of the Facility. In the event that a transfer of ownership of the Facility to a
new Customer occurs, the new Customer must file Attachment I — Application for Residential Customer Owned
Generation and the application must be approved by RMLD.
8. Rates and Billing:
During a billing period,if the customer uses more electricity than its premise feeds back into RMLD's system,then the
customer will be billed based on the rate applicable to that customer's class of service under the applicable RMLD
tariff.
If,during a billing period,the customer's Facility feeds excess electricity into the RMLD's distribution system the rate
credited to the customer for excess energy fed into RMLD's distribution system shall be equal to the amount of kWh
fed into the RMLD's distribution system multiplied by the then applicable RMLD's Standard Fuel Charge Clause.
RMLD may impose additional Terms and Conditions,as it deems necessary,in its sole discretion,for the protection of
its distribution system,service territory,or its customers.
Rate Filed: January 27, 2012
Effective: On Billing on or After February 27, 2012
Filed by: Vincent F. Cameron Jr, General Manager
Town of Reading, Massachusetts MDPU # 227
Municipal Light Department
Commercial/Industrial Customer-Owned Generation
Available in:
Reading, Lynnfield Center,North Reading, and Wilmington
Applicable to:
Individual commercial/industrial customers for all commercial uses. This rate and the
Terms and Conditions contained therein govern certain renewable generation facilities
located on a commercial/industrial customer's premise, where the facility is owned or
leased by the commercial/industrial customer, located in the customer premise and used
solely for the purpose of the customer's own consumption.
Rates and Billing:
During a billing period the customer will be billed the then applicable rate for all
electricity delivered by the RMLD and used by the customer according to the RMLD's
billing meter.
If, during a billing period, the customer's Facility feeds excess electricity into the
RMLD's distribution system the rate credited to the customer for excess energy fed into
RMLD's distribution system shall be equal to the amount of kWh fed into the RMLD's
distribution system multiplied by the then applicable RMLD's Standard Fuel Charge
Clause, for the billing period in which the credit was generated.
The RMLD may impose additional Terms and Conditions, as it deems necessary, in its
sole discretion, for the protection of its distribution system, service territory, or its
customers.
General Terms:
Service hereunder is subject to the General Terms and Conditions which are incorporated
herein and are a part of this rate.
Rate Filed: January 27, 2012
Effective: On Billing on or After February 27, 2012
Filed by: Vincent F. Cameron Jr, General Manager
Town of Reading, Massachusetts MDPU # 227
Municipal Light Department
Attachment 1
Application for Commercial Customer-Owned Generation
Contact Information
Legal Name and address of Interconnecting Customer applicant
RMLD Customer(print):
Name and Title of Individual Filing Application:
Address of Interconnection Facility.
Cm"- state Zip Code:
Telephone(Office): (Cell):
Facsimile Number: E-Mail Address:
Alternative Contact Information(e.g.,system installation contractor or coordinating company)
Name:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Telephone(Office): (Cell):
Facsimile Number: E-Mail Address:
Facility Information
RMLD Account Number(required—on bill)
Meter Number(s)(required—on bill)
Inverter Manufacturer: Model Name&#: Quantity Used:_
Nameplate Rating:_ (kW) (kVA) (AC Volts)Single or Three Phase
System Design Capacity. (kW) (kVA)
Electrical Contractor: Name,address, phone#and contact name
Prime Mover. Photovoltaic ❑ Fuel Cell ❑ IC Engine ❑ Other:
Energy Source: Solar ❑ Wind ❑ Hydro ❑ Natural Gas ❑ Other:
UL 1741 Listed?Yes No
One line diagram attached? Yes No
Estimated Installation Date: Estimated In-Service Date:
Rate Filed: January 27, 2012
Effective: On Billing on or After February 27, 2012
Filed by: Vincent F. Cameron Jr, General Manager
Town of Reading, Massachusetts MDPU # 227
Municipal Light Department
Attachment 1
Application for Commercial Customer-Owned Generation
Customer Signature
I hereby certify that,to the best of my knowledge,all of the information provided in this application is true
and I have reviewed and agree to the RMLD's Tariff MDPU# and Terms and Conditions for
Commercial Customer-Owned Generation
Interconnecting Customer Signature Date
Title:
Please attach manufacturer's document showing UL1741 listing to this document and mail to;
Reading Municipal Light Department
Attn: Engineering Department
230 Ash Street
Reading,MA 01867
AvUroval to Install Facility For RMLD use only)
Installation of the Facility is approved contingent upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement,and
agreement to any system modifications, if required
(Are system modifications required? Yes No To be Determined).
RMLD Signature: Title: Date:
RMLD UA Number: RMLD waives inspection/witness test?Yes_ No _
Filed: January 27 2012
Rate ry
Effective: On Billing on or After February 27, 2012
Filed by: Vincent F. Cameron Jr, General Manager
Town of Reading, Massachusetts MDPU # 227
Municipal Light Department
Attachment 2
Certificate of Completion for Commercial Customer-Owned Generation
Certificate of Completion
Installation Information
Interconnecting Customer(Print):
Title:
Mailing Address:
Location of Facility(if different from above):
City- State: Zip Code:
Telephone(Daytime): (Evening):
Facsimile Number: E-Mail Address:
Account#(required-on bill) Meter#(required—on bill)
Electrician or Electrical Installation Contractor:
Business Name: Contact Name(Print)
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Telephone(Daytime): (Evening):
Facsimile Number: E-Mail Address:
License number:
RMLD Date of Installation Approval: Signature
RMLD Utility Authorization Number
Inspection:
The system has been installed and inspected in compliance with the local Building/Electrical Code of
(City/County)
Signed(local Electrical Wiring Inspector),
Name(printed):
Date:
Rate Filed: January 27, 2012
Effective: On Billing on or After February 27, 2012
Filed by: Vincent F. Cameron Jr, General Manager
Town of Reading, Massachusetts MDPU # 227
Municipal Light Department
Attachment 2
Certificate of Completion for Commercial Customer-Owned Generation °'
Certificate of Completion
As a condition of interconnection you are required to send by USPS mail or Fax a copy of this form along
with a copy of the signed electrical permit to:
RMLD
P.O. BOX 150
READING MA 01867-0250
Received by RMLD
Date&Initial
Rate Filed: January 27, 2012
Effective: On Billing on or After February 27, 2012
Filed by: Vincent F. Cameron Jr, General Manager
Town of Reading, Massachusetts MDPU # 227
Municipal Light Department
RMLD Terms and Conditions for Commercial Customer-Owned Generation
This tariff and the terms and conditions contained herein govern certain renewable generation facilities located on a
commercial customer's (i.e., a customer currently receiving service from RMLD pursuant to one of RMLD's
commercial or industrial tariffs) premises, where such facilities are owned or leased by the commercial customer,
located on the customer's premises and used solely for the purpose of the customer's own consumption.
Availability: Net metering is available to generation facilities owned or leased by a commercial customer,located on
the commercial customer's property where such customer currently receives service from RMLD, for the purpose of
offsetting all or part of that customer's own electric power requirements from Customer-Owned Generation
("Facility"). The use of a Facility for providing service to a third party is strictly prohibited Under no circumstance
shall output from the Facility be provided or credited to any third party. The availability of net metering to a
commercial customer that owns or leases a Facility("Customer") is subject to the terms and conditions contained in
this tariff. RMLD's General Terms and Conditions shall also apply to service under this tariff and Terms and
Conditions, where not inconsistent with any specific provision hereof in its sole discretion, RMLD may limit the
cumulative generating capacity of all Facilities in its service territory.
1. Construction of the Facility. The Customer may proceed to construct the Facility once the RMLD has received the
completed Attachment 1 - Application for Commercial Customer-Owned Generation and said application has been
approved by the RMLD. The Application shall be accompanied by a one-line diagram of the proposed Facility,and the
application fee as determined by RMLD. The RMLD will not approve any such application if it determines that the
Facility will have an adverse impact on RMLD's system,or does not,or,will not comply with any of RMLD's Terms
and Conditions. The Facility's system capacity is subject to RMLD inspection and approval. The Facility shall be
designed, constructed and operated in a manner that causes it to meet or exceed all applicable safety and electrical
standards, including but not limited to the Massachusetts Building Code, the Massachusetts Department of Public
Utilities' regulations,the National Electric Code,the National Electrical Safety Cade, IEEE,UL and RMLD's General
Terms and Conditions for Service. The Customer is responsible for all permits and regulatory approvals necessary for
construction and operation of the Facility.
2. Interconnection and Operation. The Customer may operate Facility and interconnect with the RMLD's system
only after the following has occurred:
2.1 Municipal Inspection. Upon completing construction,the Interconnecting Customer will cause the Facility
to be inspected or otherwise certified and/or approved by the local wiring inspector.
2.2 Certificate of Completion. The Customer shall return the Certificate of Completion appearing as
Attachment 2 — Certification of Completion for Commercial Customer-Owned Generation, to the RMLD, P.O. Box
150,Reading,MA 01867-0250.
2.3 RMLD Right to Inspection. Within ten(10)business days after the receipt of the Certificate of Completion,
the RMLD shall, upon reasonable notice, and at a mutually convenient time,conduct an inspection of the Facility to
ensure that all equipment has been properly installed, and that all electric connections have been made in accordance
with the RMLD's requirements including these Terms and Conditions and RMLD's General Terms and Conditions.
The RMLD has the right to disconnect the Facility in the event of improper installation or failure to return the
Certificate of Completion to the RMLD.
2.4 Interconnection Metering/Wiring. The Customer shall furnish and have installed, if not already in place,
the necessary meter socket and wiring in accordance with all applicable safety and electrical standards
2.5 Payment of Any Upgrades. The Customer shall be responsible for paying RMLD for any upgrades to
RMLD's system necessitated by the connection of the Facility to RMLD's system. The Customer is also responsible
for equipment expenses including net meters necessary to accommodate the Facility as set forth herein.
3. Safe Operation and Maintenance. The Customer shall be solely responsible for constructing, operating,
maintaining, and repairing the Facility in a safe manner. The RMLD may temporarily disconnect the Facility to
facilitate planned or emergency RMLD work. In addition, RMLD may disconnect the Facility from its system at any
time that RMLD determines, in its sole discretion, that the safety and reliability of RMLD's system may be
compromised by the operation of the Facility. In the event that Facility damages RMLD's system,the Customer shall
be solely responsible for all costs associated with the repair and/or replacement of damaged portion of RMLD's system
and/or equipment.
4. Metering and Billing. All Facilities constructed, installed, inspected,operated and maintained in accordance with
these Terms and Conditions qualify for net metering as follows:
Rate Filed: January 27, 2012
Effective: On Billing on or After February 27, 2012
Filed by: Vincent F. Cameron Jr, General Manager
Town of Reading, Massachusetts MDPU # 227
Municipal Light Department
4.1 RMLD Installs Net Meter. RMLD shall furnish and install a meter capable of net metering within ten(10) n
business days after the inspection of the Facility set forth in Section 2.3, above, if such meter is not in place, at
Customer's expense.
5. Limitation of Liability,Indemnification and Insurance. RMLD shall not be liable to the Customer or any other
person for any loss,injury,damage,casualty,fees or penalties,asserted on the basis of any theory,arising from,related
to or caused by the construction,installation,operation,maintenance or repair of the Facility,and associated equipment
and wiring,except to the extent of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct,but only to the extent permitted by
law. Neither by inspection nor non-rejection nor in any other way does RMLD give any warranty, expressed or
implied as to the adequacy, safety or other characteristics of any equipment, wiring or devices, installed on the
Customer's premises, including the Facility. The Customer shall indemnify and hold harmless RMLD, its board
members, managers,employees,agents,consultants,attorneys and assigns from and against any and all losses,claims,
damages, costs, demands, fines,judgments, penalties, payments and liabilities, together with any costs and expenses
(including attorneys' fees) incurred in connection with, resulting from, relating to or arising out of the construction,
operation, maintenance and repair of the Facility, including the Customer's failure to comply with these Terms and
Conditions or any abnormality or failure in the operation of the Facility, or any adverse impact to RMI-D's system or
its other customers. The Customer shall maintain sufficient insurance to cover any damage to RMI-D's system caused
by the construction,operation, maintenance and repair the Facility and shall name RMLD as additional insured The
Customer shall provide RMLD with proof of satisfactory insurance upon request by RMLD.
6. Termination. Service may be terminated under the following conditions.
6.1 By Interconnecting Customer. The Customer may terminate service under this tariff by providing written
notice to RMLD.
6.2 By RMLD. The RMLD may terminate service under this tariff(1) if the Facility fails to operate for any
consecutive twelve-month period or (2) in the event that the Facility impairs the operation of RMI-D's electric
distribution system or service to other customers or materially impairs the local circuit and the Customer does not cure
the impairment at its sole expense.
7. Assignment/Transfer of Ownership of the Facility. In the event that a transfer of ownership of the Facility to a
new Customer occurs, the new Customer must file Attachment I — Application for Commercial Customer Owned
Generation and the application has been approved by RMLD.
8. Rates and Billing:
During a billing period the customer will be billed the then applicable rate for all electricity delivered by the RMLD
and used by the customer according to the RMLD's billing meter.
If,during a billing period,the customer's Facility feeds excess electricity into the RMI-D's distribution system the rate
credited to the customer for excess energy fed into RMLD's distribution system shall be equal to the amount of kWh
fed into the RMLD's distribution system multiplied by the then applicable RMLD's Standard Fuel Charge Clause, for
the billing period in which the credit was generated.
The RMLD may impose additional Terms and Conditions, as it deems necessary, in its sole discretion, for the
protection of its distribution system,service territory,or its customers.
Rate Filed: January 27 2012
Effective: On Billing on or After February 27, 2012
Filed by: Vincent F. Cameron Jr, General Manager
Dt: December 30, 2011
To: RMLB, Vincent F. Cameron, Jr., Jeanne Foti
Fr: Bob Fournier // 111%l
117
Sj: November 30, 2011 Report
The results for the five months ending November 30, 2011, for the fiscal year
2012 will be summarized in the following paragraphs.
1) Change in Net Assets: (Page 3A)
For the month of November, the net loss or the negative change in net assets was
$9,349, reducing the year to date net income to $2,103,607. The year to date
budgeted net income was $4,818,908, resulting in net income being under budget
by 2,715,300 or 56.35%. Actual year to date fuel expenses exceeded fuel
revenues by $185,137.
2) Revenues: (Page 11B)
Year to date base revenues were under budget by $1,287,843 or 6.02%. Actual
base revenues were $20.1 million compared to the budgeted amount of$21.4
million.
3) Expenses: (Page 12A)
*Year to date purchased power base expense was $714,172 or 6.13% under
budget. Actual purchased power base costs were $10.9 million compared to the
budgeted amount of$11.6 million.
*Year to date operating and maintenance (O&M) expenses combined were over
budget by $137,340 or 2.8%. Actual O&M expenses were $4.99 million
compared to the budgeted amount of$4.85 million.
*Depreciation expense and voluntary payments to the Towns were on budget.
4) Cash (Page 9)
*Operating Fund was at $8,534,194.
*Capital Fund balance was at $4,361,383.
* Rate Stabilization Fund was at $6,060,547.
* Deferred Fuel Fund balance was at $2,870,087.
* Energy Conservation Fund balance was at $163,623.
5) General Information:
Year to date kwh sales (Page 5) were 310,219,433 which is 8.2 million kwh or
2.6%, behind last year's actual figure. GAW revenues collected ytd were
$310,203 bringing the total collected since inception to $917,378.
6 Budget Variance:
Cumulatively, the five divisions were over budget by $111,657 or 1.4%.
ATTACHMENT 3
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FINANCIAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
ISSUE DATE : DECEMBER 30, 2011
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BUSINESS-TYPE PROPRIETARY FUND
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
11/30/11
PREVIOUS YEAR CURRENT YEAR
ASSETS
CURRENT
UNRESTRICTED CASH (SCH A P.9) 5,860,551.77 8,537,194.46
RESTRICTED CASH (SCH A P.9) 17,565,684.96 17,807,457.72
RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS (SCH A P.9) 2,200,000.00 2,200,000.00
RECEIVABLES, NET (SCH B P.10) 7,865,708.02 7,975,189.04
PREPAID EXPENSES (SCH B P.10) 764,537.15 841,012.40
INVENTORY 1,563,129.58 1,534,156.84
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 35,819,611.48 38,895,010.46
NONCURRENT
INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATED CO (SCH C P.2) 89,976.23 73,765.66
CAPITAL ASSETS, NET (SCH C P.2) 67,010,282.28 67,501,511.59
TOTAL NONCURRENT ASSETS 67,100,258.51 67,575,277.25
TOTAL ASSETS 102,919,869.99 1061470,287.71
LIABILITIES
CURRENT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 4,766,366.92 5,687,361.29
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 507,487.10 592,778.89
CUSTOMER ADVANCES FOR CONSTRUCTION 327,013.34 328,075.54
ACCRUED LIABILITIES 1,119,372.80 1,220,183.70
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 6,720,240.16 7,828,399.42
NONCURRENT
ACCRUED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATED ABSENCES 3,020,032.75 2,934,698.58
TOTAL NONCURRENT LIABILITIES 3,020,032.75 2,934,698.58
TOTAL LIABILITIES 9,740,272.91 10,763,098.00
NET ASSETS
INVESTED IN CAPITAL ASSETS, NET OF RELATED DEBT 67,010,282.28 67,501,511.59
RESTRICTED FOR DEPRECIATION FUND (P.9) 4,970,669.57 4,361,383.89
UNRESTRICTED 21,198,645.23 23,844,294.23
TOTAL NET ASSETS (P.3) 93,179,597.08 95,707,189.71
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 102,919,869.99 106,470,287.71
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
NONCURRENT ASSET SCHEDULE
11/30/11
SCHEDULE C
PREVIOUS YEAR CURRENT YEAR
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATED COMPANIES
NEW ENGLAND HYDRO ELECTRIC 23,538.60 15,747.64
NEW ENGLAND HYDRO TRANSMISSION 66,437.63 58,018.02
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATED COMPANIES 89,976.23 73,765.66
SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL ASSETS
LAND 1,265,842.23 1,265,842.23
STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS 6,750,730.49 6,537,440.54
EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS 12,922,197.48 12,895,774.69
INFRASTRUCTURE 46,071,512.08 46,802,454.13
TOTAL CAPITAL ASSETS, NET 67 010 282.28 67,501,511.59
TOTAL NONCURRENT ASSETS 67,100,258.51 67,575,277.25
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
-� BUSINESS-TYPE PROPRIETARY FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS
11/30/11
MONTH MONTH LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR YTD $
OPERATING REVENUES: (SCH D P.11) LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR TO DATE TO DATE CHANGE
BASE REVENUE 3,528,625.16 3,340,804.88 19,664,010.97 20,093,195.92 2.18$
FUEL REVENUE 3,468,972.22 2,544,526.70 18,304,403.48 16,538,329.12 -9.65$
PURCHASED POWER CAPACITY 44,926.60 (9,670.44) 1,095,771.42 (58,930.78) -105.38$
FORFEITED DISCOUNTS 78,682.22 81,065.45 437,253.47 412,653.17 -5.63$
ENERGY CONSERVATION REVENUE 44,459.39 50,109.19 254,014.75 245,757.17 -3.25$
GAW REVENUE 54,220.59 50,909.40 178,525.39 310,203.82 73.76$
NYPA CREDIT (32,335.11) (47,451.31) (295,728.15) (282,947.29) -4.32$
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 7,187,551.07 6,010,293.87 39,638,251.33 37,258,261.13 -6.00$
OPERATING EXPENSES: (SCH E P.12)
PURCHASED POWER BASE 2,147,768.03 1,619,641.67 11,998,320.45 10,940,249.03 -8.82$
PURCHASED POWER FUEL 2,717,341.26 2,643,246.46 17,447,626.83 16,440,519.05 -5.77$
OPERATING 642,370.27 833,317.66 3,317,896.78 3,698,569.91 11.47$
MAINTENANCE 227,426.48 373,465.90 1,742,912.45 1,292,102.41 -25.87$
DEPRECIATION 287,729.05 296,027.47 1,438,645.25 1,480,137.35 2.88$
VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS TO TOWNS 110,000.00 113,000.00 550,000.00 565,000.00 2.73$
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 6,132,635.09 5,878,699.16 36,495,401.76 34,416,577.75 -5.70%
OPERATING INCOME 1,054,915.98 131,594.71 3,142,849.57 2,841,683.38 -9.58$
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
CONTRIBUTIONS IN AID OF CONST 8,340.66 6,754.75 23,327.72 30,859.74 32.29$
RETURN ON INVESTMENT TO READING (180,990.00) (183,829.75) (904,950.00) (919,148.75) 1.57$
INTEREST INCOME 5,449.85 2,933.54 56,893.88 40,874.43 -28.16$
INTEREST EXPENSE (3,223.44) (511.51) (7,293.58) (2,539.91) -65.18$
OTHER (MDSE AND AMORT) 12,728.37 33,709.00 48,904.88 111,878.35 128.77$
TOTAL NONOPERATING REV (EXP) (157,694.56) (140,943.97) (783,117.10) (738,076.14) -5.75$
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 897,221.42 (9,349.26) 2,359,732.47 2,103,607.24 -10.85%
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 90,819,864.61 93,603,582.47 3.07%
NET ASSETS AT END OF NOVEMBER 93,179,597.08 95,707,189.71 2.71%
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BUSINESS-TYPE PROPRIETARY FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS
11/30/11
ACTUAL BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE VARIANCE* CHANGE
OPERATING REVENUES: (SCH F P.11B)
BASE REVENUE 20,093,195.92 21,381,039.00 (1,287,843.08) -6.02%
FUEL REVENUE 16,538,329.12 18,529,319.00 (11990,989.88) -10.75%
PURCHASED POWER CAPACITY (58,930.78) (61,231.00) 2,300.22 -3.76%
FORFEITED DISCOUNTS 412,653.17 470,383.00 (57,729.83) -12.27%
ENERGY CONSERVATION REVENUE 245,757.17 238,828.00 6,929.17 2.90%
GAW REVENUE 310,203.82 289,065.00 21,138.82 7.31%
NYPA CREDIT (282,947.29) (250,000.00) (32,947.29) 13.18%
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 37,258,261.13 40,597,403.00 (3,339,141.87) -8.23%
OPERATING EXPENSES: (SCH G P.12A)
PURCHASED POWER BASE 10,940,249.03 11,654,422.00 (714,172.97) -6.13%
PURCHASED POWER FUEL 16,440,519.05 16,603,241.00 (162,721.95) -0.98%
OPERATING 3,698,569.91 3,711,452.00 (12,882.09) -0.35%
MAINTENANCE 1,292,102.41 1,141,880.00 150,222.41 13.16%
DEPRECIATION 1,480,137.35 1,500,000.00 (19,862.65) -1.32%
VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS TO TOWNS 565,000.00 565,000.00 0.00 0.00%
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 34,416,577.75 35,175,995.00 (759,417.25) -2.16%
OPERATING INCOME 2,841,683.38 5,421,408.00 (2,579,724.62) -47.58%
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
CONTRIBUTIONS IN AID OF CONST 30,859.74 200,000.00 (169,140.26) -84.57%
RETURN ON INVESTMENT TO READING (919,148.75) (925,000.00) 5,851.25 -0.63%
INTEREST INCOME 40,874.43 75,000.00 (34,125.57) -45.50%
INTEREST EXPENSE (2,539.91) (2,500.00) (39.91) 1.60%
OTHER (MDSE AND AMORT) 111,878.35 50,000.00 61,878.35 123.76%
TOTAL NONOPERATING REV (EXP) (738,076.14) (602,500.00) (135,576.14) 22.50%
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 2,103,607.24 4,818,908.00 (2,715,300.76) -56.35%
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 93,603,582.47 93,603,582.47 0.00 0.00%
NET ASSETS AT END OF NOVEMBER 95,707,189.71 98,422,490.47 (2,715,300.76) -2.76%
* ( ) ACTUAL UNDER BUDGET
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
RECONCILIATION OF CAPITAL FUNDS
11/30/11
SOURCE OF CAPITAL FUNDS:
DEPRECIATION FUND BALANCE 7/1/11 4,297,944.13
CONSTRUCTION FUND BALANCE 7/1/11 0.00
INTEREST ON DEPRECIATION FUND FY 12 4,441.76
DEPRECIATION TRANSFER FY 12 1,480,137.35
FORCED ACCOUNTS REIMBURSEMENT 0.00
GAW SUBSTATION (FY 12) 0.00
TOTAL SOURCE OF CAPITAL FUNDS 5,782,523.24
USE OF CAPITAL FUNDS:
PAID ADDITIONS TO PLANT THRU NOVEMBER 1,421,139.35
PAID ADDITIONS TO GAW THRU NOVEMBER 0.00
TOTAL USE OF CAPITAL FUNDS 1,421,139.35
GENERAL LEDGER CAPITAL FUNDS BALANCE 11/30/11 4,361,383.89
PAID ADDITIONS TO GAW FROM FY 12 0.00
PAID ADDITIONS TO GAW FROM FY 11 531,784.00
PAID ADDITIONS TO GAW FROM FY 10 1,372,876.00
PAID ADDITIONS TO GAW FROM FY 09 3,136,764.00
PAID ADDITIONS TO GAW FROM FY 08 1,895,975.00
TOTAL 6,937,399.00
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SALES OF KILOWATT HOURS
11/30/11
MONTH MONTH LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR YTD %
SALES OF ELECTRICITY: LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR TO DATE TO DATE CHANGE
RESIDENTIAL SALES 17,867,196 17,709,644 119,785,575 114,849,081 -4.12%
COMM. AND INDUSTRIAL SALES 33,652,004 30,773,857 185,914,446 182,810,854 -1.67%
PRIVATE STREET LIGHTING 72,366 72,667 356,910 364,130 2.02%
TOTAL PRIVATE CONSUMERS 51,591,566 48,556,168 306,056,931 298,024,065 -2.62%
MUNICIPAL SALES:
STREET LIGHTING 238,781 239,112 1,193,737 1,195,380 0.14%
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS 798,616 720,028 4,066,435 4,072,777 0.16%
TOTAL MUNICIPAL CONSUMERS 1,037,397 959,140 5,260,172 5,268,157 0.15%
SALES FOR RESALE 229,296 195,436 1,590,742 1,562,615 -1.77%
SCHOOL 1,353,083 1,191,688 5,529,148 5,364,596 -2.98%
TOTAL KILOWATT HOURS SOLD 54,211,342 50,902,432 318,436,993 310,219,433 -2.58%
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
KILOWATT HOURS SOLD BY TOWN
11/30/11
MONTH TOTAL READING LYNNFIELD NO.READING WILMINGTON
RESIDENTIAL 17,709,644 5,551,201 2,385,137 4,154,631 5,618,675
COMM & IND 30,773,857 3,714,119 260,567 4,563,665 22,215,466
PVT ST LIGHTS 72,667 13,777 1,360 21,268 36,262
PUB ST LIGHTS 239,112 80,436 32,437 39,880 86,359
MUNI BLDGS 720,028 184,284 130,061 145,219 260,464
SALES/RESALE 195,436 195,436 0 0 0
SCHOOL 1,191,688 415,083 266,406 162,400 347,799
TOTAL 50,902,432 10,154,336 3,075,968 9,107,083 28,565,045
YEAR TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 114,849,081 35,666,697 16,610,026 27,114,358 35,456,000
COMM & IND 182,810,854 22,835,014 1,475,343 28,100,003 130,400,494
PVT ST LIGHTS 364,130 70,101 6,800 106,208 181,021
PUB ST LIGHTS 1,195,380 402,180 162,185 199,400 431,615
MUNI BLDGS 4,072,777 944,975 702,529 851,137 1,574,136
SALES/RESALE 1,562,615 1,562,615 0 0 0
SCHOOL 5,364,596 1,934,606 1,212,060 678,240 1,539,690
TOTAL 310,219,433 _ 63,418,188 20,168,943 57,049,346 169,582,956
LAST YEAR
TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 119,785,575 37,241,775 17,444,628 28,044,158 37,055,014
COMM & IND 185,914,446 22,737,070 1,502,614 27,927,696 133,747,066
PVT ST LIGHTS 356,910 69,811 6,800 105,270 175,029
PUB ST LIGHTS 1,193,737 402,180 162,337 198,305 430,915
MUNI BLDGS 4,066,435 978,849 731,751 894,122 1,461,713
SALES/RESALE 1,590,742 1,590,742 0 0 0
SCHOOL 5,529,148 1,986,370 1,200,712 727,880 1,614,186
TOTAL 318,436,993 65,006,797 21,048,842 57,897,431 174,483,923
KILOWATT HOURS SOLD TO TOTAL
MONTH TOTAL READING LYNNFIELD NO.READING WILMINGTON
RESIDENTIAL 34.80% 10.91% 4.69% 8.16% 11.04%
COMM & IND 60.46% 7.30% 0.51% 9.00% 43.65%
PVT ST LIGHTS 0.14% 0.03% 0.00% 0.04% 0.07%
PUB ST LIGHTS 0.47% 0.16% 0.06% 0.08% 0.17%
MUNI BLDGS 1.41% 0.36% 0.26% 0.29% 0.50%
SALES/RESALE 0.38% 0.38% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
SCHOOL 2.34% 0.82% 0.52% 0.32% 0.68%
TOTAL 100.00% 19.96% 6.04% 17.89% 56.11%
YEAR TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 37.02% 11.50% 5.35% 8.74% 11.43%
COMM & IND 58.93% 7.36% 0.48% 9.06% 42.03%
PVT ST LIGHTS 0.12% 0.02% 0.00% 0.03% 0.07%
PUB ST LIGHTS 0.39% 0.13% 0.05% 0.06% 0.15%
MUNI BLDGS 1.31% 0.30% 0.23% 0.27% 0.51%
SALES/RESALE 0.50% 0.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
SCHOOL 1.73% 0.62% 0.39% 0.22% 0.50%
TOTAL 100.00% 20.43% 6.50% 18.38% 54.69%
LAST YEAR
TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 37.62% 11.70% 5.48% 8.81% 11.63%
COMM & IND 58.38% 7.14% 0.47% 8.77% 42.00%
PVT ST LIGHTS 0.11% 0.02% 0.00% 0.03% 0.06%
PUB ST LIGHTS 0.37% 0.13% 0.05% 0.06% 0.13%
MUNI BLDGS 1.28% 0.31% 0.23% 0.28% 0.46%
SALES/RESALE 0.50% 0.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
SCHOOL 1.74% 0.62% 0.38% 0.23% 0.51%
TOTAL 100.00% 20.42% 6.61% 18.18% 54.79%
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
FORMULA INCOME
11/30/11
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES (P.3) 37,258,261.13
ADD:
POLE RENTAL 1,455.00
INTEREST INCOME ON CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 504.09
LESS:
OPERATING EXPENSES (P.3) (34,416,577.75)
CUSTOMER DEPOSIT INTEREST EXPENSE 2,539.91
FORMULA INCOME (LOSS) 2,846,182.38
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
+" GENERAL STATISTICS
11/30/11
MONTH OF MONTH OF YEAR THRU
NOV 2010 NOV 2011 2010 2011 NOV 2010 NOV 2011
SALE OF KWH (P.5) 54,211,342 50,902,432 7.68% —2.58% 318,436,993 310,219,433
KWH PURCHASED 55,749,482 54,461,222 6.94% —2.14% 321,789,501 314,905,945
AVE BASE COST PER KWH 0.038525 0.029739 —4.51% —6.82% 0.037286 0.034741
AVE BASE SALE PER KWH 0.065090 0.065632 8.67% 4.89% 0.061752 0.064771
AVE COST PER KWH 0.087267 0.078274 —5.19% —4.98% 0.091507 0.086949
AVE SALE PER KWH 0.129080 0.115620 —1.80% —0.97% 0.119234 0.118083
FUEL CHARGE REVENUE (P.3) 3,468,972.22 2,544,526.70 —4.17% —9.65% 18,304,403.48 16,538,329.12
LOAD FACTOR 74.18% 64.13%
LOAD 102,956 116,342
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS
11/30/11
SCHEDULE A
PREVIOUS YEAR CURRENT YEAR
UNRESTRICTED CASH•
CASH — OPERATING FUND 5,857,551.77 8,534,194.46
CASH — PETTY CASH 3,000.00 3,000.00
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED CASH 5,860,551.77 8,537,194.46
RESTRICTED CASH
CASH — DEPRECIATION FUND 4,970,669.57 4,361,383.89
CASH — TOWN PAYMENT 1,456,250.00 1,490,000.00
CASH — DEFERRED FUEL RESERVE 2,887,160.59 2,870,087.56
CASH — RATE STABILIZATION FUND 4,378,955.85 5,060,547.41
CASH — UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCTS RESERVE 200,000.00 200,000.00
CASH — SICK LEAVE BENEFITS 2,023,758.64 1,946,604.57
CASH — HAZARD WASTE RESERVE 150,000.00 150,000.00
CASH — CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 507,487.10 592,778.89
CASH — ENERGY CONSERVATION 377,300.21 163,623.22
CASH — OPEB 614,103.00 972,432.18
TOTAL RESTRICTED CASH 17,565,684.96 17,807,457.72
RUTICTED INVESTMENTS:
RATE STABILIZATION * 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00
SICK LEAVE BUYBACK ** 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00
OPEB *** 200,000.00 200,000.00
TOTAL RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS 2,200,000.00 2,200,000.00
TOTAL CASH BALANCE 25,626,236.73 28,544,652.18
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* FREDDIE MAC 1,000,000.00; DTD 09/10/10; INT 2.00%; MATURITY 09/15/20
** FREDDIE MAC 1,000,000.00; DTD 09/10/10; INT 2.00%; MATURITY 09/15/20
*** FREDDIE MAC 200,000.00; DTD 09/10/10; INT 2.00%; MATURITY 09/15/20
NOV 2411
* FREDDIE MAC 1,000,000.00; DTD 09/10/10; INT 2.00%; MATURITY 09/15/20
** FREDDIE MAC 1,000,000.00; DTD 09/10/10; INT 2.00%; MATURITY 09/15/20
*** FREDDIE MAC 200,000.00; DTD 09/10/10; INT 2.00%; MATURITY 09/15/20
(9)
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE -
11/30/11
SCHEDULE B
PREVIOUS YEAR CURRENT YEAR
SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL 4,302,328.20 3,546,372.84
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - OTHER 59,799.94 131,138.34
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - LIENS 70,225.26 52,314.95
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - EMPLOYEE ADVANCES 1,067.16 892.14
SALES DISCOUNT LIABILITY (346,289.09) (301,797.72)
RESERVE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS (276,582.56) (284,025.88)
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BILLED 3,810,548.91 3,144,894.67
UNBILLED ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 4,055,159.11 4,830,294.37
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET 7,865,708.02 7,975,189.04
SCHEDULE OF PREPAYMENTS
PREPAID INSURANCE 309,322.88 396,949.51
PREPAYMENT PURCHASED POWER 41,146.57 27,764.05
PREPAYMENT PASNY 239,666.63 238,330.65
PREPAYMENT WATSON 159,877.37 163,444.49
PURCHASED POWER WORKING CAPITAL 14,523.70 14,523.70
TOTAL PREPAYMENT 764,537.15 841,012.40
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AGING NOVEMBER 2011:
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL 3,546,372.84
LESS: SALES DISCOUNT LIABILITY (301,797.72)
GENERAL LEDGER BALANCE 312441575.12
CURRENT 2,694,841.97 83.06%
30 DAYS 309,229.76 9.53%
60 DAYS 104,564.83 3.22%
90 DAYS 33,007.66 1.02%
OVER 90 DAYS 102,930.90 3.17%
TOTAL 3,244,575.12 100.00%
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING REVENUE
11/30/11
SCHEDULE D
MONTH MONTH LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR YTD %
SALES OF ELECTRICITY: LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR TO DATE TO DATE CHANGE
RESIDENTIAL SALES 2,551,666.07 2,281,854.12 15,585,088.69 15,099,501.05 -3.12%
COMM AND INDUSTRIAL SALES 4,080,959.79 3,324,417.21 20,733,555.74 20,019,803.38 -3.44%
PRIVATE STREET LIGHTING 11,175.16 5,918.59 51,964.18 35,068.05 -32.51%
TOTAL PRIVATE CONSUMERS 6,643,801.02 5,612,189.92 36,370,608.61 35,154,372.48 -3.34%
MUNICIPAL SALES:
STREET LIGHTING 48,257.75 29,238.94 230,719.44 165,553.31 -28.24%
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS 105,614.36 87,438.71 495,137.51 494,619.26 -0.10%
TOTAL MUNICIPAL CONSUMERS 153,872.11 116,677.65 725,856.95 660,172.57 -9.05%
SALES FOR RESALE 30,500.64 23,289.80 194,542.13 191,562.84 -1.53%
SCHOOL 169,423.61 133,174.21 677,406.76 625,417.15 -7.67%
SUB-TOTAL 6,997,597.38 5,885,331.58 37,968,414.45 36,631,525.04 -3.52%
FORFEITED DISCOUNTS 78,682.22 81,065.45 437,253.47 412,653.17 -5.63%
PURCHASED POWER CAPACITY 44,926.60 (9,670.44) 1,095,771.42 (58,930.78) -105.38%
ENERGY CONSERVATION - RESIDENTIAL 8,937.54 17,717.05 59,922.68 91,477.97 52.66%
ENERGY CONSERVATION - COMMERCIAL 35,521.85 32,392.14 194,092.07 154,279.20 -20.51%
GAW REVENUE 54,220.59 50,909.40 178,525.39 310,203.82 73.76%
NYPA CREDIT (32,335.11) (47,451.31) (295,728.15) (282,947.29) -4.32%
TOTAL REVENUE 7,187,551.07 6,010,293.87 39,638,251.33 37,258,261.13 -6.00%
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING REVENUE BY TOWN
11/30/11
TOTAL READING LYNNFIELD NO.READING WILMINGTON
MONTH
RESIDENTIAL 2,281,854.12 718,149.35 305,940.65 534,494.93 723,269.19
INDUS/MUNI BLDG 3,411,855.92 454,782.74 46,335.62 529,464.63 2,381,272.93
PUB.ST.LIGHTS 29,238.94 9,188.27 3,635.45 5,319.15 11,096.07
PRV.ST.LIGHTS 5,918.59 1,097.24 108.10 1,822.27 2,890.98
CO-OP RESALE 23,289.80 23,289.80 0.00 0.00 0.00
SCHOOL 133,174.21 46,972.99 29,014.14 18,524.20 38,662.88
TOTAL 5,8851331.58 1,253,480.39 385,033.96 1,089,625.18 3,157,192.05
THIS YEAR TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 15,099,501.05 4,699,256.43 2,179,672.33 3,553,239.42 4,667,332.87
INDUS/MUNI BLDG 20,514,422.64 2,773,988.18 259,115.34 3,259,127.82 14,222,191.30
PUB.ST.LIGHTS 165,553.31 53,712.56 20,486.58 29,324.89 62,029.28
PRV.ST.LIGHTS 35,068.05 6,598.04 643.20 10,759.27 17,067.54
CO-OP RESALE 191,562.84 191,562.84 0.00 0.00 0.00
SCHOOL 625,417.15 227,692.73 138,372.40 81,064.34 178,287.68
TOTAL 36,631,525.04 7,952,810.78 2,598,289.83 6,933,515.75 19,146,908.68
LAST YEAR TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 15,585,088.69 4,871,650.13 2,248,068.59 3,657,273.89 4,808,096.08
INDUS/MUNI BLDG 21,228,693.25 2,825,555.18 266,003.36 3,283,929.99 14,853,204.72
PUB.ST.LIGHTS 230,719.44 80,832.43 28,137.61 37,978.40 83,771.00
PRV.ST.LIGHTS 51,964.18 9,888.64 986.87 16,030.27 25,058.40
CO-OP RESALE 194,542.13 194,542.13 0.00 0.00 0.00
SCHOOL 677,406.76 243,864.18 144,198.31 91,116.54 198,227.73
TOTAL 37,968,414.45 8,226,332.69 2,687,394.74 7,086,329.09 19,968,357.93
PERCENTAGE OF OPERATING INCOME TO TOTAL
TOTAL READING LYNNFIELD NO.READING WILMINGTON
MONTH
RESIDENTIAL 38.77% 12.20% 5.20% 9.08% 12.29%
INDUS/MUNI BLDG 57.97% 7.73% 0.79% 9.00% 40.45%
PUB.ST.LIGHTS 0.50% 0.16% 0.06% 0.09% 0.19%
PRV.ST.LIGHTS 0.10% 0.02% 0.00% 0.03% 0.05%
CO-OP RESALE 0.40% 0.40% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
SCHOOL 2.26% 0.80% 0.49% 0.31% 0.66%
TOTAL 100.00% 21.31% 6.54% 18.51% 53.64%
THIS YEAR TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 41.22% 12.83% 5.95% 9.70% 12.74%
INDUS/MUNI BLDG 56.00% 7.57% 0.71% 8.90% 38.82%
PUB.ST.LIGHTS 0.45% 0.15% 0.06% 0.08% 0.16%
PRV.ST.LIGHTS 0.10% 0.02% 0.00% 0.03% 0.05%
CO-OP RESALE 0.52% 0.52% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
SCHOOL 1.71% 0.62% 0.38% 0.22% 0.49%
TOTAL 100.00% 21.71% 7.10% 18.93% 52.26%
LAST YEAR TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 41.05% 12.83% 5.92% 9.63% 12.67%
INDUS/MUNI BLDG 55.91% 7.44% 0.70% 8.65% 39.12'
PUB.ST.LIGHTS 0.61% 0.21% 0.07% 0.10% 0.23
PRV.ST.LIGHTS 0.14% 0.03% 0.00% 0.04% 0.07%
CO-OP RESALE 0.51% 0.51% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
SCHOOL 1.78% 0.64% 0.38% 0.24% 0.52%
TOTAL 100.00% 21.66% 7.07% 18.66% 52.61%
(11A)
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BUDGETED REVENUE VARIANCE REPORT
11/30/11
SCHEDULE F
ACTUAL BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE VARIANCE * CHANGE
SALES OF ELECTRICITY:
RESIDENTIAL 8,959,061.79 9,599,673.00 (640,611.21) -6.67%
COMM AND INDUSTRIAL SALES
PRIVATE STREET LIGHTING 10,581,768.07 11,084,686.00 (502,917.93) -4.54%
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
PUBLIC STREET LIGHTING 102,198.47 214,873.00 (112,674.53) -52.44%
SALES FOR RESALE 107,902.43 129,199.00 (21,296.57) -16.48%
SCHOOL 342,265.16 352,608.00 (10,342.84) -2.93%
TOTAL BASE SALES 20,093,195.92 21,381,039.00 (1,287,843.08) -6.02%
TOTAL FUEL SALES 16,538,329.12 18,529,319.00 (1,990,989.88) -10.75%
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 36,631,525.04 39,910,358.00 (3,278,832.96) -8.22%
FORFEITED DISCOUNTS 412,653.17 470,383.00 (57,729.83) -12.27%
PURCHASED POWER CAPACITY (58,930.78) (61,231.00) 2,300.22 -3.76%
ENERGY CONSERVATION - RESIDENTIAL 91,477.97 89,840.00 1,637.97 1.82%
ENERGY CONSERVATION - COMMERCIAL 154,279.20 148,988.00 5,291.20 3.55%
GAW REVENUE 310,203.82 289,065.00 21,138.82 7.31%
NYPA CREDIT (282,947.29) (250,000.00) (32,947.29) 13.18%
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 37,258,261.13 40,597,403.00 (3,339,141.87) -8.23%
* ( ) = ACTUAL UNDER BUDGET
(113)
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING EXPENSES
11/30/11
SCHEDULE E
MONTH MONTH LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR YTD %
OPERATION EXPENSES: LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR TO DATE TO DATE CHANGE
PURCHASED POWER BASE EXPENSE 2,147,768.03 1,619,641.67 11,998,320.45 10,940,249.03 -8.82%
OPERATION SUPER AND ENGIN-TRANS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00%
OPERATION SUP AND ENGINEERING EXP 32,696.71 57,802.28 186,640.23 231,841.26 24.22%
STATION SUP LABOR AND MISC 7,812.78 11,943.73 46,968.09 57,127.01 21.63%
LINE MISC LABOR AND EXPENSE 53,418.53 54,857.82 258,500.15 283,872.40 9.82%
STATION LABOR AND EXPENSE 34,340.34 48,766.96 188,230.02 206,729.24 9.83%
STREET LIGHTING EXPENSE 10,088.89 7,373.57 32,613.42 40,731.77 24.89%
METER EXPENSE 27,051.83 35,018.50 131,334.13 120,040.54 -8.60%
MISC DISTRIBUTION EXPENSE 24,782.75 28,128.72 135,670.65 137,108.61 1.06%
METER READING LABOR & EXPENSE 5,550.19 6,111.91 33,475.44 39,422.11 17.76%
ACCT & COLL LABOR & EXPENSE 96,543.91 165,369.18 509,896.09 563,152.13 10.44%
UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS 15,000.00 16,000.00 75,000.00 80,000.00 6.67%
ENERGY AUDIT EXPENSE 9,799.99 35,252.38 153,966.62 175,066.60 13.70%
ADMIN & GEN SALARIES 49,978.23 57,991.90 281,572.57 301,299.55 7.01%
OFFICE SUPPLIES & EXPENSE 22,825.88 7,286.94 120,056.77 76,430.33 -36.34%
OUTSIDE SERVICES 10,096.15 60,047.89 87,526.70 175,236.11 100.21%
PROPERTY INSURANCE 30,631.88 31,778.71 153,729.40 158,929.59 3.38%
INJURIES AND DAMAGES 1,480.08 16,524.35 17,631.35 9,697.29 -45.00%
EMPLOYEES PENSIONS & BENEFITS 96,499.12 115,303.27 578,600.38 650,244.08 12.38%
MISC GENERAL EXPENSE 28,004.40 22,570.71 70,388.60 77,775.54 10.49%
RENT EXPENSE 14,787.05 27,599.16 70,499.17 83,463.03 18.39%
ENERGY CONSERVATION 70,981.56 27,589.68 185,597.00 230,402.72 24.14%
TOTAL OPERATION EXPENSES 642 370.27 833,317.66 3,317,896.78 3,698,569.91 11
MAINTENANCE EXPENSES:
MAINT OF TRANSMISSION PLANT 227.08 227.10 1,135.40 1,135.50 0.01%
MAINT OF STRUCT AND EQUIPMT 18,097.37 30,583.54 51,364.02 95,273.78 85.49%
MAINT OF LINES - OH 101,627.95 279,071.11 540,347.31 806,176.86 49.20%
MAINT OF LINES - UG 12,739.45 11,545.28 58,874.69 84,337.57 43.25%
MAINT OF LINE TRANSFORMERS ** 62,728.93 8,393.02 851,537.92 32,416.62 -96.19%
MAINT OF ST LT & SIG SYSTEM 5.02 (40.34) (134.50) (277.08) 106.01%
MAINT OF GARAGE AND STOCKROOM 23,962.05 34,207.86 195,490.19 205,732.01 5.24%
MAINT OF METERS 0.00 3,228.91 0.00 31,971.08 100.00%
MAINT OF GEN PLANT 8,038.63 6,249.42 44,297.42 35,336.07 -20.23%
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENSES 227,426.48 373,465.90 1,742,912.45 1,292,102.41 -25.87%
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 287,729.05 296,027.47 1,438,645.25 1,480,137.35 2.88%
PURCHASED POWER FUEL EXPENSE 2,717,341.26 2,643,246.46 17,447,626.83 16,440,519.05 -5.77%
VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS TO TOWNS 110,000.00 113,000.00 550,000.00 565,000.00 2.73%
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 6,132,635.09 5,878,699.16 36,495,401.76 34,416,577.75 -5.70%
** FY 12 total includes GAW soil remediation expenses totalling $0.00
Total costs to date for entire project is $2,482,825.80.
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BUDGETED OPERATING EXPENSE VARIANCE REPORT
11/30/11
SCHEDULE G
ACTUAL BUDGET
OPERATION EXPENSES: YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE VARIANCE * CHANGE
PURCHASED POWER BASE EXPENSE 10,940,249.03 11,654,422.00 (714,172.97) -6.13%
OPERATION SUPER AND ENGIN-TRANS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00%
OPERATION SUP AND ENGINEERING EXP 231,841.26 175,680.00 56,161.26 31.97%
STATION SUP LABOR AND MISC 57,127.01 24,220.00 32,907.01 135.87%
LINE MISC LABOR AND EXPENSE 283,872.40 283,472.00 400.40 0.14%
STATION LABOR AND EXPENSE 206,729.24 176,294.00 30,435.24 17.26%
STREET LIGHTING EXPENSE 40,731.77 34,904.00 5,827.77 16.70%
METER EXPENSE 120,040.54 57,788.00 62,252.54 107.73%
MISC DISTRIBUTION EXPENSE 137,108.61 140,746.00 (3,637.39) -2.58%
METER READING LABOR & EXPENSE 39,422.11 30,701.00 8,721.11 28.41%
ACCT & COLL LABOR & EXPENSE 563,152.13 569,856.00 (6,703.87) -1.18%
UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS 80,000.00 80,000.00 0.00 0.00%
ENERGY AUDIT EXPENSE 175,066.60 166,545.00 8,521.60 5.12%
ADMIN & GEN SALARIES 301,299.55 296,901.00 4,398.55 1.48%
OFFICE SUPPLIES & EXPENSE 76,430.33 110,780.00 (34,349.67) -31.01%
OUTSIDE SERVICES 175,236.11 252,500.00 (77,263.89) -30.60%
PROPERTY INSURANCE 158,929.59 193,760.00 (34,830.41) -17.98%
INJURIES AND DAMAGES 9,697.29 23,525.00 (13,827.71) -58.78%
EMPLOYEES PENSIONS & BENEFITS 650,244.08 620,060.00 30,184.08 4.87%
MISC GENERAL EXPENSE 77,775.54 109,064.00 (31,288.46) -28.69%
RENT EXPENSE 83,463.03 88,335.00 (4,871.97) -5.52%
ENERGY CONSERVATION 230,402.72 276,321.00 (45,918.28) -16.62%
TOTAL OPERATION EXPENSES 3,698,569.91 3,711,452.00 (12,882.09) -0.35%
MAINTENANCE EXPENSES:
MAINT OF TRANSMISSION PLANT 1,135.50 1,250.00 (114.50) -9.16%
MAINT OF STRUCT AND EQUIPMENT 95,273.78 45,430.00 49,843.78 109.72%
MAINT OF LINES - OH 806,176.86 572,279.00 233,897.86 40.87%
MAINT OF LINES - UG 84,337.57 88,960.00 (4,622.43) -5.20%
MAINT OF LINE TRANSFORMERS ** 32,416.62 86,035.00 (53,618.38) -62.32%
MAINT OF ST LT & SIG SYSTEM (277.08) 3,922.00 (4,199.08) -107.06%
MAINT OF GARAGE AND STOCKROOM 205,732.01 255,349.00 (49,616.99) -19.43%
MAINT OF METERS 31,971.08 35,565.00 (3,593.92) -10.11%
MAINT OF GEN PLANT 35,336.07 53,090.00 (17,753.93) -33.44%
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENSES 1,292,102.41 1,141,880.00 150,222.41 13.16%
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 1,480,137.35 1,500,000.00 (19,862.65) -1.32%
PURCHASED POWER FUEL EXPENSE 16,440,519.05 16,603,241.00 (162,721.95) -0.98%
VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS TO TOWNS 565,000.00 565,000.00 0.00 0.00%
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 34,416,577.75 35,175,995.00 (759,417.25) -2.16%
* ( ) = ACTUAL UNDER BUDGET
** FY 12 total includes GAW soil remediation expenses totalling $0.00
Total costs to date for entire project is $2,482,825.80.
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(12A)
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BUDGETED OPERATING EXPENSE VARIANCE REPORT ;
11/30/11
RESPONSIBLE REMAINING
SENIOR 2012 ACTUAL BUDGET REMAINING
OPERATION EXPENSES: MANAGER ANNUAL BUDGET YEAR TO DATE BALANCE BUDGET %
PURCHASED POWER BASE EXPENSE JP 27,402,177.00 10,940,249.03 16,461,927.97 60.08%
OPERATION SUPER AND ENGIN-TRANS KS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00%
OPERATION SUP AND ENGINEERING EXP KS 438,974.00 231,841.26 207,132.74 47.19%
STATION SUP LABOR AND MISC KS 62,909.00 57,127.01 5,781.99 9.19%
LINE MISC LABOR AND EXPENSE KS 692,484.00 283,872.40 408,611.60 59.01%
STATION LABOR AND EXPENSE KS 441,924.00 206,729.24 235,194.76 53.22%
STREET LIGHTING EXPENSE KS 85,338.00 40,731.77 44,606.23 52.27%
METER EXPENSE DA 152,130.00 120,040.54 32,089.46 21.09%
MISC DISTRIBUTION EXPENSE JD 352,508.00 137,108.61 215,399.39 61.10%
METER READING LABOR & EXPENSE DA 76,220.00 39,422.11 36,797.89 48.28%
ACCT & COLL LABOR & EXPENSE RF 1,427,255.00 563,152.13 864,102.87 60.54%
UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RF 192,000.00 80,000.00 112,000.00 58.33%
ENERGY AUDIT EXPENSE JP 414,098.00 175,066.60 239,031.40 57.72%
ADMIN & GEN SALARIES VC 745,939.00 301,299.55 444,639.45 59.61%
OFFICE SUPPLIES & EXPENSE VC 265,700.00 76,430.33 189,269.67 71.23%
OUTSIDE SERVICES VC 454,250.00 175,236.11 279,013.89 61.42`k
PROPERTY INSURANCE JD 465,000.00 158,929.59 306,070.41 65.82%
INJURIES AND DAMAGES JD 55,859.00 9,697.29 46,161.71 82.64%
EMPLOYEES PENSIONS & BENEFITS JD 1,441,637.00 650,244.08 791,392.92 54.90%
MISC GENERAL EXPENSE VC 203,091.00 77,775.54 125,315.46 61.70%
RENT EXPENSE JD 212,000.00 83,463.03 128,536.97 60.63%
ENERGY CONSERVATION JP 643,789.00 230,402.72 413,386.28 64.21%
TOTAL OPERATION EXPENSES 8,823,105.00 3,698,569.91 5,124,535.09 58.0
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MAINTENANCE EXPENSES:
MAINT OF TRANSMISSION PLANT KS 3,000.00 1,135.50 1,864.50 62.15%
MAINT OF STRUCT AND EQUIPMT KS 107,072.00 95,273.78 11,798.22 11.02%
MAINT OF LINES - OH KS 1,419,953.00 806,176.86 613,776.14 43.23%
MAINT OF LINES - UG KS 214,037.00 84,337.57 129,699.43 60.60%
MAINT OF LINE TRANSFORMERS ** KS 188,500.00 32,416.62 156,083.38 82.80%
MAINT OF ST LT & SIG SYSTEM JD 9,636.00 (277.08) 9,913.08 102.88%
MAINT OF GARAGE AND STOCKROOM JD 662,139.00 205,732.01 456,406.99 68.93%
MAINT OF METERS DA 85,444.00 31,971.08 53,472.92 62.58%
MAINT OF GEN PLANT RF 127,620.00 35,336.07 92,283.93 72.31%
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENSES 2,817,401.00 1,292,102.41 1,525,298.59 54.14%
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE RF 3,600,000.00 1,480,137.35 2,119,862.65 58.89%
PURCHASED POWER FUEL EXPENSE JP 39,768,817.00 16,440,519.05 23,328,297.95 58.66%
VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS TO TOWNS RF 1,356,000.00 565,000.00 791,000.00 58.33%
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 83 L6-1,500.00 34,416,577.75 49,350,922.25 58.91%
•* FY 12 total includes GAW soil remediation expenses totalling $0.00
Total costs to date for entire project is $2,482,825.80.
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MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
11/30/2011
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY PROJECT
ITEM DEPARTMENT ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE
1 RMLD AND PENSION TRUST AUDIT FEES ACCOUNTING 34,940.00 32,250.00 2,690.00
2 PENSION ACTUARIAL EVALUATION ACCOUNTING 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 LEGAL- FERC/ISO ISSUES ENERGY SERVICE 0.00 7,500.00 (7,500.00)
4 LEGAL- POWER SUPPLY ISSUES ENERGY SERVICE 14,978.15 18,750.00 (3,771.85)
5 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENERGY SERVICE 7,484.32 10,000.00 (2,515.68)
6 NERC COMPLIANCE E & 0 10,772.10 4,200.00 6,572.10
7 LOAD CAPACITY STUDY ENGINEERING 9,280.00 7,500.00 1,780.00
8 LEGAL SERVICES- GENERAL GM 79,939.37 20,835.00 59,104.37
9 LEGAL SERVICES-GENERAL HR 8,860.65 17,500.00 (8,639.35)
10 LEGAL SERVICES-NEGOTIATIONS HR 0.00 0.00 0.00
11 LEGAL GENERAL BLDG. MAINT. 0.00 625.00 (625.00)
12 SURVEY RIGHT OF WAY BLDG. MAINT. 0.00 2,085.00 (2,085.00)
13 ENVIRONMENTAL BLDG. MAINT. 0.00 2,085.00 (2,085.00)
14 STATION 1 STRUCTURAL FEASABILITY BLDG. MAINT. 0.00 25,000.00 (25,000.00)
15 DEMOLITION OF CONTROL CENTER BLDG. MAINT. 2,523.19 100,000.00 (97,476.81)
16 INSURANCE CONSULTANT GEN. BENEFIT 6,458.33 2,085.00 4,373.33
17 LEGAL GEN. BENEFIT 0.00 2,085.00 (2,085.00)
TOTAL 175,236.11 252 500.00 (77,263.89)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY VENDOR
ACTUAL
ROMARKE INSURANCE 6,041.66
RUBIN AND RUDMAN 86,308.98
UTILITY SERVICES INC. 11,366.67
MELANSON HEATH & COMPANY 41,903.62
DUNCAN AND ALLEN 2,542.02
CHOATE HALL AND STEWART 8,635.65
PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 2,240.00
CDM 9,280.00
CMEEC 4,169.32
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION 225.00
COVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATION 2,523.19
TOTAL 175,236.11
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RMLD
BUDGET VARIANCE REPORT
FOR PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2011
DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE CHANGE
ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS:
E&O MGR 96,655 83,677 12,977 15.51%
ENGINEERING 241,178 183,596 57,582 31.36%
LINE 1,216,095 984,895 231,201 23.47%
METER READING 39,422 30,701 8,721 28.41%
METER TECHNICIANS 120,041 57,895 62,145 107.34%
STATION OP 263,856 200,515 63,342 31.59%
STATION TECHS 159,753 167,241 (7,488) -4.48%
DIVISION TOTAL 2,137,000 1,708,520 428,480 25.08%
ENERGW-SERVICES: 427,991 479,325 (51,334) -10.71%
GENERAL.MANAGER:
GENERAL MANAGER 211,982 149,492 62,491 41.80%
HUMAN RESOURCES 53,016 69,110 (16,094) -23.29%
COMMUNITY RELATIONS 61,666 83,011 (21,344) -25.71%
CAB 5,137 6,145 (11008) -16.40%
BOARD 4,768 2,625 2,143 81.62%
DIVISION TOTAL 336,569 310,383 26,187 8.44%
FACILITY MANAGER:
GENERAL BENEFITS 939,508 970,513 (31,004) -3.19%
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 208,255 385,143 (176,888) -45.93%
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 137,146 141,371 (4,224) -2.99%
DIVISION TOTAL 1,284,910 1,497,026 (212,116) -14.17%
BUSINESSDIVISION:
ACCOUNTING 278,916 333,924 (55,008) -16.47%
CUSTOMER SERVICE 278,293 260,661 17,632 6.76%
MIS 232,043 247,697 (15,654) -6.32%
MISCELLANEOUS DEDUCTIONS 2,981,776 3,008,305 (26,529) -0.88%
DIVISION TOTAL 3,771,028 3,850,587 (79,559) -2.07%
DIVISION TOTALS 7,957,498 7,845,840 111,657 1.42%
PURCHASED POWER - BASE 10,940,249 11,654,422 (714,173) -6.13%
PURCHASED POWER - FUEL 16,440,519 16,603,241 (162,722) -0.98%
TOTAL 35,338,266 36,103,503 (765,238) -2.12%
RMLD
DEFERRED FUEL CASH RESERVE ANALYSIS
11/30/11
GROSS MONTHLY TOTAL
DATE CHARGES REVENUES NYPA CREDIT DEFERRED DEFERRED
Jun-11 3,055,224.78
Jul-11 4,131,396.83 4,049,745.45 (79,163.65) (160,815.03) 2,894,409.75
Aug-11 3,795,607.97 3,924,541.80 (52,328.74) 76,605.09 2,971,014.84
Sep-11 2,914,869.40 3,166,562.64 (58,869.90) 192,823.34 3,163,838.18
Oct-11 2,955,398.39 2,852,952.53 (45,133.69) (147,579.55) 3,016,258.63
Nov-11 2,643,246.46 2,544,526.70 (47,451.31) (146,171.07) 2,870,087.56
RMLD
STAFFING REPORT
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE, 2012
ACTUAL
12 BUD JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV
TOTAL 11 11 11 11 11
GENERAL MANAGER
GENERAL MANAGER 2 2 2 2 2 2
HUMAN RESOURCES 1 1 1 1 1 1
COMMUNITY RELATIONS 1 1 1 1 1 1
TOTAL 4 4 4 4 4 4
BUSINESS
ACCOUNTING 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00
CUSTOMER SERVICE *� 7.75 8.75 8.75 8.75 8.75 8.75
MGMT INFORMATION SYS * 6.25 5.25 5.25 5.25 5.25 5.25
MISCELLANEOUS 1 1 1 1 1 1
TOTAL 17.00 16.50 16.50 16.50 17.00 17.00
ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS
AGM E&O 2 2 2 2 2 2
ENGINEERING 5 5 5 5 5 5
LINE 21 20 20 20 20 20
METER 4 4 4 4 4 4
STATION 8 8 8 8 8 8
TOTAL 40 39 39 39 39 39
PROJECT
BUILDING 2 2 2 2 2 2
GENERAL BENEFITS 2 2 2 2 2 2
TRANSPORTATION 0 0 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS MGMT 4 4 4 4 4 4
TOTAL 8 8 8 8 8 8
ENERGY SERVICES
ENERGY SERVICES *# 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
TOTAL 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
RMLD TOTAL 74.5 73 73 73 73.5 73.5
CONTRACTORS
UG LINE 2 2 2 2 2 2
TOTAL 2 2 2 2 2 2
GRAND TOTAL 76.5 75 75 75 75.5 75.5
* part time employee
*#part time employee and a coop student
*^ part time employee and a temp
Dt: January 24, 2012
To: RNILB, Vincent F. Cameron, Jr., Jeanne Foti
Fr: Bob Fournier
Sj: December 31, 2011 Report
The results for the six months ending December 31, 2011, for the fiscal year 2012
will be summarized in the following paragraphs.
1) Change in Net Assets: (Page 3A)
For the month of December, the net loss or the negative change in net assets was
$177,400, reducing the year to date net income to $1,926,208. The year to date
budgeted net income was $4,709,220, resulting in net income being under budget
by 2,783,012 or 59.10%. Actual year to date fuel expenses exceeded fuel
revenues by $327,688.
2) Revenues: (Page 11 B)
Year to date base revenues were under budget by $1,566,628 or 6.24%. Actual
base revenues were $23.5 million compared to the budgeted amount of$25.1
million.
3) Expenses: (Page 12A)
tow *Year to date purchased power base expense was $884,588 or 6.39% under
budget. Actual purchased power base costs were $12.9 million compared to the
budgeted amount of$13.8 million.
*Year to date operating and maintenance (O&M) expenses combined were over
budget by $170,727 or 2.9%. Actual O&M expenses were $6.0 million compared
to the budgeted amount of$5.8 million. Overhead maintenance expense was over
budget by $229,000.
*Depreciation expense and voluntary payments to the Towns were on budget.
4) Cash (Page 9)
*Operating Fund was at $8,843,999.
*Capital Fund balance was at $4,125,756.
* Rate Stabilization Fund was at $6,066,873.
* Deterred Fuel Fund balance was at S2,727,536.
* 1:nergy Conservation Fund balance %%as at $157,897.
5) General Information:
Year to date k"h sales (Page 5) «ere 362,756,438 %%hich is 10.1 million k%%h or
2.72%, behind last Near's actual figure. GAW revenues collected Ntd %%ere
5362,764 bringing the total collected since inception to $969,939.
6) Budget Variance:
C'umulatiN ely, the five divisions were mer budget by $137,773 or 1.46°;,.
FINANCIAL REPORT
DECEMBER 31 , 2011
ISSUE DATE : JANUARY 24, 2012
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BUSINESS-TYPS PROPRIETARY FUND
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
12/31/11
PREVIOUS YEAR CURRENT YEAR
ASSETS
CURRENT
UNRESTRICTED CASH (BCH A P.9) 6,368,173.00 8,846,998.72
RESTRICTED CASH (BCH A P.9) 17,086,957.42 18,451,783.01
RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS (BCH A P.9) 2,200,000.00 0.00
RECEIVABLE!, NET (BCH B P.30) 8,229,887.39 7,935,677.21
PREPAID EEPENSE! (BCH B P.10) 874,300.99 1,987,283.95
INVENTORY 1,554,756.64 1,435,377.82
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 36,314,075.44 38,657,120.71
NONCURRENT
INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATED CO (BCH C P.2) 89,976.23 73,765.66
CAPITAL ASSETS, NET (BCH C P.2) 67,318,610.64 67,738,272.59
TOTAL NONCURRENT ASSETS 67.408,586.87 67,812,038.25
TOTAL ASSETS 103,722,662.31 106,469,158.96
LIABILITIES
CURRENT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 5,091,271.64 5,858,461.48
t CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 511,074.20 600,918.69
CUSTOMER ADVANCE$ FOR CONSTRUCTION 327,263.90 324,606.36
ACCRUED LIABILITIES 833,688.51 1,220,683.70
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 7,763,298.25 8,004,670.23
NONCURRENT
ACCRUED EMPLOYE! COMPENSATED ABSENCES 3,020,032.75 2,934,698.58
TOTAL NONCURRENT LIABILITIES 3,020,032.75 2,934,698.58
TOTAL LIABILITIES 10,783,331.00 10,939,368.81
NET ASSETS
INVESTED IN CAPITAL ASSETS, NST OF RELATED DEBT 67,316,610.64 67,738,272.59
RESTRICTED FOR DEPRECIATION FUND (P.9) 4,669,324.63 4,125,756.98
UNRESTRICTED 20,951,396.04 23,665,760.58
TOTAL NET ASSETS (P.3) 92,939,331.31 95,529,790.15
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 103,722,662.31 106,469 158 96
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MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
NONCURRENT ASSET SCHEDULE
12/31/11
SCHEDULE C
PREVIOUS YEAR CURRENT YEAR
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATED COMPANIES
NEN ENGLAND HYDRO ELECTRIC 23,538.60 15,747.64
NEN ENGLAND HYDRO TRANSMISSION 66,437.63 56,018.02
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATED COMPANIES 89,976.23 73,765.66
SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL ASSETS
LAND 1,265,842.23 1,265,842.23
STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS 6,751,704.34 6,561,433.34
EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS 12,950,796.70 12,915,112.14
INFRASTRUCTURE 46,350,267.37 46,995,884.88
TOTAL CAPITAL ASSETS, NET 67,318,610.64 67,738,272.59
TOTAL NONCURRENT ASSETS 67,408,586.87 67,812,038.25
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MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTXUT
BUSINESS-TYPE PROPRIETARY FUND
STATEMENT Of REVENURS, EXPENSES AND CRANGRS IN FUND NET ASSETS
12/31/11
MONTS NONTR LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR YTD 1
LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR TO DATE TO DATE CHANGE
OPERATING REVENUES: (SCR D P.11)
RASE REVENUE 3,626,145.96 3,442,544.04 23,290,156.93 23,535,739.96 1.05%
FURL REVENUE 3,213,832.76 2,889,822.54 21,518,236.24 19,428,151.66 -9.71%
PURCHASED POWER CAPACITY 28,183.33 (9,983.48) 1,123,954.75 (68,914.26) -106.13%
FORFSITED DISCOUNTS 81,899.58 65,913.06 519,153.05 478,566.23 -7.82%
ENERGY CONSERVATION REVENUE 26,636.64 51,736.57 280,851.39 297,495.74 5.93%
GAM REVENUE 54,489.55 52,561.03 233,010.94 362,764.85 55.69%
NYPA CREDIT (71,724.91) (63,455.95) (367,453.06) (346,403.24) -5.73%
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 6,959,658.91 6,429,139.81 46,597,910.24 43,687,400.94 -6.25%
OPERATING EXPENSES: (SCH S P.12)
PURCHASED POWER SASE 2,146,550.96 2,023,700.87 14,144,871.41 12,963,949.90 -8.35%
PURCHASED POWER FUEL 3,582,794.01 2,968,917.38 21,030,420.84 19,409,436.43 -7.71%
OPERATING 770,127.14 817,614.11 4,088,023.92 4,516,184.02 10.47%
MAINTENANCE 241,403.28 229,953.12 1,984,315.73 11318,055.53 -23.50%
DRPRRCIATION 281,729.05 296,027.47 1,726,374.30 1,776,164.42 2.88%
VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS TO TOWNS 110,000.00 109,186.00 660.000.00 674,186.00 2.15%
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 7,138,604.44 6,441,398.95 43,634,006.20 40,857,976.70 -6.36%
OPERATING INCOME (178,945.53) (12,259.14) 2,963,904.04 2,829,424.24 -4.54%
lAw
RATING REVENUES (RXPENSES)
CONTRIBUTIONS IN AID OF CONST 11,524.70 2,794.00 34,652.42 33,653.74 -3.44%
RETURN ON INVESTMENT TO READING (180,990.00) (183,829.75) (1,085,940.00) (1,102,978.50) 1.57%
INTEREST INCOME 3,423.75 15,817.19 60,317.63 56,691.62 -6.01%
INTEREST EXPENSE (11000.08) (2,186.86) (81293.66) (4,726.77) -43.01%
OTHER (MDSE AND AMORT) 103,721.39 2,265.00 154,626.27 114,143.35 -26.16%
TOTAL NONOPRRATING REV (EXP) (61,320.24) (165,140.42) (844,437.34) (903,216.56) 6.96%
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (240,265.77) (177,399.56) 2,119,466.70 1,926,207.66 -9.12%
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 90,819,864.61 93,603,SS2.47 3.07%
NST ASSETS AT END OF DECEMBER 92,939,331.31 95,529,790.15 2.79%
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TOWN 01 READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BUSINESS-TYPE PROPRIETARY FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS
12/31/11
ACTUAL BUDGET •
YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE VARIANCE• CHANGE
OPERATING REVENUES: (BCH F P.113)
BASE REVENUE 23,535,739.96 25,102,366.00 (11566,628.04) -6.24%
FUEL REVENUE 19,428,151.66 21,699,042.00 (2,270,890.34) -10.47%
PURCHASED POWER CAPACITY (68,914.26) (71,705.00) 2,790.74 -3.89%
FORFEITED DISCOUNTS 478,566.23 552,252.00 (73,685.77) -13.34%
ENERGY CONSERVATION REVENUE 297,495.74 279,683.00 17,812.74 6.37%
GAN REVENUE 362,764.85 346,878.00 15,886.85 4.58%
NYPA CREDIT (346,403.24) (300,000.00) (46,403.24) 15.47%
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 43,687,400.94 47,608,518.00 (3,921,117.06) -8.24%
OPERATING EXPENSES: (BCH 0 P.12A)
PURCHASED POWER BASE 12,963,949.90 13,848,538.00 (884,588.10) -6.39%
PURCHASED POWER FUEL 19,409,436.43 19,946,248.00 (536,811.57) -2.69%
OPERATING 4,516,184.02 4,477,463.00 36,721.02 0.86%
MAINTENANCE 1,518,055.53 1,386,049.00 132,006.53 9.52%
DEPRECIATION 1,776,164.82 1,800,000.00 (23,635.18) -1.32%
VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS TO TOWNS 674,186.00 678,000.00 (3,814.00) -0.56%
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 40,857,976.70 42,136,298.00 (1,278,321.30) -3.03%
OPERATING INCOME 2,829,424.24 5,472,220.00 (2,642,795.76) -48.29%
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
CONTRIBUTIONS IN AID OF CONST 33,653.74 200,000.00 (166,346.26) -83.17%
RETURN ON INVESTMENT TO READING (1,102,978.50) (11110,000.00) 7,021.50 -0.63%
INTEREST INCOME 56,691.62 90,000.00 (33,308.38) -37.01%
INTEREST EXPENSE (4,726.77) (3,000.00) (1,726.77) 57.56%
OTHER (MDSE AND AMORT) 114,143.35 60,000.00 54,143.35 90.24%
TOTAL NONOPERATING REV (EXP) (903,216.56) (763,000.00) (140.216.56) 18.38%
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 1,926,207.68 4,709,220.00 (2,783,012.32) -59.10%
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 93,603,582.47 93,603,582.47 0.00 0.00%
NET ASSETS AT END OF DECEMBER 95.529,790.15 98,312,802.47 (2,783,012.32} -2.83%
• 1 ) ACTUAL UNDER BUDGET
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MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
RECONCILIATION OF CAPITAL FUNDS
12/31/11
SOURCE OF CAPITAL FUNDS:
DEPRECIATION FUND BALANCE 7/1/11 4,297,944.13
CONSTRUCTION FUND BALANCE 7/1/11 0.00
INTEREST ON DEPRECIATION FUND FY 12 5,575.85
DEPRECIATION TRANSFER FY 12 1,776,164.82
FORCED ACCOUNTS REIMBURSEMENT 0.00
GAN SUBSTATION (FY 12) 0.00
TOTAL SOURCE OF CAPITAL FUNDS 6,079,684.80
USE OF CAPITAL FUNDS:
PAID ADDITIONS TO PLANT THRU DECEMBER 1,953,927.82
PAID ADDITIONS TO GAN THRU DECEMBER 0.00
TOTAL USE OF CAPITAL FUNDS 1,953,927.82
ASW-
GENERAL LEDGER CAPITAL FUNDS BALANCE 12/31/11 4,125,756.98
PAID ADDITIONS TO GAN FROM TY 12 0.00
PAID ADDITIONS TO GAN FROM FY 11 531,784.00
PAID ADDITIONS TO GAN FROM FY 10 1,372,676.00
PAID ADDITIONS TO GAN FROM FY 09 3,136,764.00
PAID ADDITIONS TO GAN FROM FY 08 11895,975.00
TOTAL 6,937,399.00
TOWN 0► READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SALES 0■ KILOWATT HOURS
12/31/11
MONTH MONTH LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR YTD !
SALES OF ELECTRICITY: LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR TO DATE TO DATE CHANGE
RESIDENTIAL SALES 20,205,126 19,083,072 139,990,701 133,932,153 -4.33!
CONN. AND INDUSTRIAL SALES 31,633,827 30,962,722 217,548,273 213,793,576 -1.73!
PRIVATE STREET LIGHTING 72,767 73,011 429,677 437,141 1.74!
TOTAL PRIVATE CONSUMERS 51,911,720 50,138,805 357,968,651 346,162,870 -2.74!
MUNICIPAL SALES:
STREET LIGHTING 238,841 239,252 1,432,578 1,434,632 0.14!
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS 804,219 735,068 4,870,654 4,807,845 -1.29!
TOTAL MUNICIPAL CONSUMERS 1,043,060 974,320 6,303,232 6,242,477 -0.96!
SALES FOR RESALE 221,748 204,255 1,812,490 1,766,670 -2.52!
SCHOOL 1,296,978 1,219,625 6,826,126 6,584,221 -3.54!
TOTAL KILOWATT HOURS SOLD 54,473,506 52,537,005 372,910,499 362,756,438 -2.72!
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TOWN 01 READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
KILOWATT HOURS SOLD BY TOWN
12/31/11
TOTAL READING LYNNPIELD NO.READING WILMINGTON
MONTH
RESIDENTIAL 19,083,072 6,098,259 2,714,383 3,919,681 6,350,749
COMM i IND 30,982,722 3,984,645 245,545 5,101,771 21,650,761
PVT ST LIGHTS 73,011 13,737 1,360 21,500 36,414
PUB ST LIGHTS 239,252 80,536 32,437 39,920 $6,359
MUNI BLDG8 735,068 201,365 126,587 138,862 268,254
SALES/RESALE 204,255 204,255 0 0 0
SCHOOL 1,219,625 409,124 265,918 166,560 378,023
TOTAL 52,537,OOS 10,991,921 3.386.230 9.388,294 28,770,560
YEAR TO DATE
RZSIDBNTIAL 133,932,153 41,766,956 19,324,409 31,034,039 41,806,749
COHN 4 IIID 213,793,576 26,819,659 1,720,888 33,201,774 152,051,255
PVT ST LIGHTS 437,141 83,838 8,160 127,708 217,435
PUB ST LIGHTS 1,434,632 482,716 194,622 739,320 517,974
MUNI SLOGS 4,807,645 1,146,340 $29,116 989,999 1,842,390
SALtS/RESALE 1,766,670 1,766,870 0 0 0
SCHOOL 6,584,221 2,343,730 1,477,978 844,800 1,917,713
TOTAL 362,756,438 74,410,109 23,555,173 66,437,640 198,353,516
LAST YEAR
TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 139,990,701 43,507,427 20,323,395 32,388,317 43,771,562
COMM 4 IND 217,548,273 26,549,060 1,739,700 32,846,694 156,412,819
PVT ST LIGHTS 429,677 83,850 8,160 126,986 210,681
ff PUB ST LIGHTS 1,432,578 482,616 194,774 237,982 517,206
f'; MUNI SLOGS 4,870,654 1,198,149 862,535 1,043,875 1,766,095
SALES/RESALX 1,812,490 1,812,490 0 0 0
SCHOOL 6,826,126 2,428,287 1,466,327 898,200 2,033,312
TOTAL 372,910,499 766061,879 24,594,891 67.542.054_ 204,711,675
KILOWATT HOURS SOLD TO TOTAL
TOTAL READING LYNNIIELD NO.READING WILMINGTON
MONTH
RESIDENTIAL 36.32♦ 11.61% 5.17% 7.46% 12.08♦
COMM 4 IND 58.97% 7.56% 0.47% 9.71% 41.21%
PVT ST LIGHTS 0.14% 0.03% 0.00% 0.04% 0.07%
PUB ST LIGHTS 0.46% 0.15% 0.06% 0.08% 0.17%
MUNI SLOGS 1.40% 0.38% 0.24% 0.26% 0.52%
SALES/R2SALE 0.39% 0.39% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
SCHOOL 2.32% 0.78% 0.51% 0.32% 0.71%
TOTAL 100.00% 20.92% 6.45% 17.87% 54.76%
YEAR TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 36.92% 11.51% 5.33% 8.56% 11.52%
COHN 4 IND 58.93% 7.39% 0.47% 9.15% 41.92%
PVT ST LIGHTS 0.12% 0.02% 0.00% 0.04% 0.06%
PUB ST LIGHTS 0.39% 0.13% 0.05% 0.07% 0.14%
MUNI BLDG$ 1.33% 0.32% 0.23% 0.27% 0.51%
SALES/RESALE 0.49% 0.49% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
SCHOOL 1.82% 0.65% 0.41% 0.23% 0.53%
TOTAL 100.00% 20.51% 6.49% 18.32% 54.681
LAST YEAR
TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 37.53% 11.67% 5.45% 8.69% 11.72%
COMM 4 IND 58.34% 7.12% 0.47% 8.81% 41.94%
PVT ST LIGHTS 0.12% 0.02% 0.00% 0.03% 0.07%
PUB ST LIGHTS 0.38% 0.13% 0.05% 0.06% 0.14%
MUNI SLOGS 1.31% 0.32% 0.23% 0.28% 0.48%
SALES/RESALE 0.49% 0.49% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
SCHOOL 1.63% 0.65% 0.39% 0.24% 0.55%
TOTAL 100.00% 20.40% 6.59% 18.11% 54.90%
(6)
TOWN OF READING, NASSACRUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
FORMULA INCOME
12/31/11
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES (P.3) 43,681,400.94
ADD:
POLE RENTAL 1,455.00
INTEREST INCOME ON CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 651.59
LESS:
OPERATING EXPENSES (P.3) (40,857,976.70)
CUSTOMER DEPOSIT INTEREST EXPENSE 4,726.77
FORMULA INCONE (LOSS) 2,836,257.60_
TOW OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
GENERAL STATISTICS
12/31/11
MONTH OF MONTH OP t CHANGE YEAR THRU
DEC 2010 DEC 2011 2010 2011 DEC 2010 DEC 2011
SALE OF 1MR (P.5) 54,413,506 52,537,005 7.35% -2.72% 372,910,499 362,756,438
KMH PURCHASED 62,045,369 59,123,502 5.70% -2.55% 363,634,890 374,029,441
AVE BASE COST PER KNH 0.034596 0.034228 -4.63% -5.94% 0.036651 0.034660
AVE BASE SALE PER KNH 0.066567 0.065526 9.67% 3.88% 0.062455 0.064880
AVE COST PER KNH 0.092341 0.084444 -5.78% -5.55% 0.091642 0.086553
AVE SALE PER KNH 0.125565 0.120532 -0.76% -1.43% 0.120159 0.118437
FUEL CHARGE REVENUE (P.3) 3,213,832.76 2,889,822.54 -3.41% -9.71% 21,518,236.24 19,428,151.66
LOAD FACTOR 74.87% 74.74%
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MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE OF CASE AND INVESTMENTS
12/31/11
SCHEDULE A
PREVIOUS YEAR CURRENT YEAR
UNREATRICian rABHt
CASE - OPERATING FUND 6,365,173.00 8,843,998.72
CASE - PETTY CASH 3,000.00 3,000.00
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED CASH 6,368,173.00 8,846.998.72
RESTRICTED _
CASH - DEPRECIATION FUND 4,669,324.63 4,125,756.98
CASH - TOWN PAYMENT 1,747,500.00 298,000.00
CASH - DEFERRED FUEL RESERVE 2,446,474.43 2,727,536.77
CASH - RATE STABILIZATION FUND 4,380,044.68 6,066,873.15
CASH - UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCTS RESERVE 200,000.00 200,000.00
CASH - SICK LEAVE BENEFITS 2,024,276.24 2,952,113.09
CASH - HAZARD WASTE RESERVE 150,000.00 150,000.00
CASH - CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 511,074.20 600,918.69
CASH - ENERGY CONSERVATION 343,986.25 157,897.30
CASH - OPEN 614,276.99 1,172,687.03
TOTAL RESTRICTED CASH 17.086,957.42 18,451,783.01
RESTICTED INVESTMENTS:
�4 RATE STABILIZATION • 11000,000.00 0.00
SICK LEAVE BUYBACK •• 11000,000.00 0.00
OPER ••• 200,000.00 0.00
TOTAL RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS 2,200.000.00 0.00
TOTAL CASH BALANCE 25,655,130.42 27,298,781.73
DEC 20101
• PREDDIE MAC 11000,000.00; DTD 09/10/10; INT 2.00%; MATURITY 09/15/20
•• PREDDIE MAC 11000,000.00; DTD 09/10/10; INT 2.00%; MATURITY 09/15/20
••• PREDDIE MAC 200,000.00; DTD 09/10/10; INT 2.00%1 MATURITY 09/15/20
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MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE 01 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
12/31/11
SCHEDULE B
PREVIOUS YEAR CURRENT YEAR
SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL 4,562,260.lS 3,541,093.21
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - OTHER 157,192.6S 89,069.88
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - LIENS 105,586.12 69,806.61
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - B"LOYEE ADVANCES 1,067.16 692.14
SALES DISCOUNT LIABILITY (359,172.09) (295,579.77)
RESERVE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS (292,205.71) (299,899.23)
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BILLED 4,174,726.26 3,105,382.84
UNBILLED ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 4,055,159.11 4,630,294.37
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET 8,229,887.39 _ 7,935,677.21
SCHEDULE OF PREPAYMENTS
PREPAID INSURANCE 172,639.59 1,324,999.52
PREPAYMENT PURCHASED POWER 287,593.70 254,014.23
PREPAYMENT PASNY 239,666.63 238,330.65
PREPAYMENT WATSON 159,877.37 155,415.85
PURCHASED POWER WORKING CAPITAL 14,523.70 14,523.70
TOTAL PREPAYMENT 874,300.99. 1,967,283_.95
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AGING DECEMBER 2011:
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL 3,541,093.21
LESS: SALES DISCOUNT LIABILITY (295,579.77)
GENERAL LEDGER BALANCE 3,245,513.44
CURRENT 2,670,304.31 82.28%
30 DAYS 279,412.05 8.61♦
60 DAYS 127,584.94 3.93%
90 DAYS 55,963.13 1.72%
OVER 90 DAYS 112,249.01 3.46%
TOTAL 3,245,513.44 100.00
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING REVENUE
12/31/11
SCHEDULE D
NONTH MONTH LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR YTD
SALES OF ELECTRICITY: LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR TO DATE TO DATE CHANGE
RESIDENTIAL SALES 2,776,335.36 2,545,649.80 18,361,424.05 17,645,150.85 -3.90♦
CONN AND INDUSTRIAL SALES 3,718,365.04 3,491,277.64 24,451,920.78 23,511,061.02 -3.85•
PRIVATE STREET LIGHTING 10,893.79 6,312.50 62,857.97 41,380.55 -34.17♦
TOTAL PRIVATE CONSUMERS 6,505,594.19 6,043,239.94 42,876,202.60 41,197,612.42 -3.91♦
MUNICIPAL SALES:
STREET LIGHTING 47,088.73 30,456.68 277,808.17 196,009.99 -29.44♦
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS 102,199.58 91,235.04 597,337.09 585,854.30 -1.92%
TOTAL MUNICIPAL CONSUMERS 149,288.31 121,691.72 875.145.26 781,864.29 -10.66%
SALES FOR RESALE 28,397.00 25,359.33 222,939.13 216,922.17 -2.70%
SCHOOL 156,699.22 142,075.59 834,105.98 767,492.74 -7.99%
SUB-TOTAL 6,839,978.72 6,332,366.58 44,806,393.17 42,963,891.62 -4.12%
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FORFEITED DISCOUNTS 811899.58 65,913.06 519,153.05 478,566.23 -7.82%
PURCHASED POWER CAPACITY 28,183.33 (9,983.48) 1,123,954.75 (68,914.26) -106.13%
ENERGY CONSERVATION - RESIDENTIAL 10,107.51 19,067.96 70,030.19 110,545.93 57.85%
ENERGY CONSERVATION - COMMERCIAL 16,729.13 32,670.61 210,821.20 186,949.81 -11.32%
GAN REVENUE 54,485.55 52,561.03 233,010.94 362,764.85 55.69%
NYPA CREDIT (71,724.91) (63,455.95) (367,453.06) (346,403.24) -5.73%
TOTAL R6VENVE 6,959,658.91 6,429,139.81 46,597,910.24 43,687,400.94 -6.25%
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MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING REVENUE BY TOWN
12/31/11
TOTAL READING LYNNPIELD NO.READING WILMINGTON
MONTH
RESIDENTIAL 2,545,649.80 816,718.19 359,284.38 524,696.61 844,950.62
INDUS/MUNI BLDG 3,582,512.68 501,580.08 45,730.00 597,562.18 2,437,640.42
PUB.ST.LIGHTS 30,456.68 9,606.25 3,797.64 5,524.88 11,527.91
PRV.ST.LIGHT8 6,312.50 11159.82 114.90 1,953.37 3,064.41
CO-OP RESALE 25,359.33 2S,359.33 0.00 0.00 0.00
SCHOOL 142,075.59 48,579.59 30,301.27 19,661.09 43,533.64
TOTAL 6,332,366.58_ 1,403,003.26_ 439,228.19 1.149,398.13 3,340.737_.00
THIS YEAR TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 17,645,150.85 5,515,974.62 2,538,956.71 4,077,936.03 5,512,283.49
INDUS/MUNI BLDG 24,096,935.32 3,275,568.26 304,845.34 3,856,690.00 16,659,831.72
PUB.ST.LIGHTS 196,009.99 63,318.81 24,284.22 34,849.77 73,557.19
PRV.ST.LIGHTS 41,380.55 7,757.86 758.10 12,712.64 20,151.95
CO-OP RESALE 216,922.17 216,922.17 0.00 0.00 0.00
SCHOOL 767,492.74 276,272.32 168,673.67 100,725.43 221,621.32
TOTAL 42,963,891.62 9,355,814.04 _ __3A.037,519.02 8,082,913.88 22,487 645.68
LAST YEAR TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 18,361,424.05 5,735,622.72 2,641,745.95 4,254,878.12 5,729,177.26
INDUS/MUNI BLDG 25,049,257.87 3,326,404.92 312,546.28 3,895,065.31 17,513,239.36
PUB.ST.LIGHTS 277,808.17 97,303.51 33,885.42 45,731.34 100,887.90
PRV.ST.LIGHTS 62,657.97 11,937.15 1,189.44 19,416.64 30,314.74
CO-OP RESALE 222,939.13 222,939.13 0.00 0.00 0.00
SCHOOL 834,105.98 297,698.28 175,877.19 112,216.08 248,314.43
TOTAL 44,808,393.17 9,693,905.71 3,165,246.28 _ 8,327,307.49 23,6216933.64__
PERCENTAGE OF OPERATING INCONE TO TOTAL
TOTAL READING LYNNPIELD NO.READING WILMINGTON
MONTH
RESIDENTIAL 40.20% 12.90% 5.67• 8.29% 13.34%
INDUS/MUNI BLDG 56.57% 7.92% 0.72% 9.44% 38.49%
PUB.ST.LIGHTS 0.48% 0.15% 0.06% 0.09% 0.16%
PRV.ST.LIGHTS 0.10% 0.02% 0.00% 0.03% 0.05%
CO-OP RESALE 0.40% 0.40% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
SCHOOL 2.25% 0.77% 0.46% 0.31% 0.69%
TOTAL 100.00% 22.16% 6.93% 18.161 52.7S%
THIS YEAR TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 41.07% 12.84% 5.91% 9.49% 12.83%
INDUS/MUNI BLDG 56.09% 7.62% 0.71% 8.98% 38.78%
PUB.ST.LIGHTS 0.46% 0.15% 0.06% 0.08% 0.17%
PRV.ST.LIGHTS 0.10% 0.02% 0.00% 0.03% 0.05%
CO-OP RESALE 0.50% 0.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
SCHOOL 1.80% 0.64% 0.39% 0.23% 0.52%
TOTAL 100.00% 21.77% 7.07% 18.81% 52.35%
LAST YEAR TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL 40.98% 12.80% 5.90% 9.50% 12.78%
INDUS/MUNI BLDG 55.90% 7.43% 0.70% 8.69% 39.08%
PUB.ST.LIGHTS 0.62% 0.22% 0.08% 0.10% 0.22%
PRV.ST.LIGHTS 0.14% 0.03% 0.00% 0.04% 0.07
CO-OP RESALE 0.50% 0.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.07'
SCHOOL 1.86% 0.66% 0.39% 0.25% 0.56%
TOTAL 100.00% 21.64% 7.07% 18.58% 52.71%
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BUDGETED REVENUE VARIANCE REPORT
4
12/31!11
SCHEDULE !
ACTUAL BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE VARIANCE • CHANGE
SALES Of ELECTRICITY:
RESIDENTIAL 10,456,744.73 11,237,152.00 (780,407.27) -6.941
COMM AND INDUSTRIAL SALES
PRIVATE STREET LIGHTING 12,420,209.92 13,026,687.00 (606,477.08) -4.66♦
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
PUBLIC STREET LIGHTING 119,496.23 257,864.00 (138,367.77) -53.661
SALES FOR RESALE 122,027.71 148,076.00 (26,048.29) -17.591
SCHOOL 417,261.37 432,589.00 (15,327.63)_ -3.541
TOTAL BASE SALES 23,535,739.96 25,102,368.00 (1,566,628.04) -5.241
TOTAL PURL SALE8 19,428,151.66 21,699,042.00 (2,270,890.34) -10.471
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 42,963,891.62 46,801,410.00 (3,837,518.38) -8.201
!ORlEITED DISCOUNTS 478,566.23 552,252.00 (73,685.77) -13.341
PURCHASED POWER CAPACITY (66,914.26) (71,705.00) 2,790.74 -3.691
ENERGY CONSERVATION - RESIDENTIAL 110,545.93 104,994.00 5,551.93 5.291
ENERGY CONSERVATION - COMMERCIAL 166,949.81 174,689.00 12,260.81 7.021
GAN REVENUE 362,764.85 346,878.00 15,886.85 4.581
NYPA CREDIT (346,403.24) (300,000.00) (46,403.24) 15.471
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 43,687,400.94 47,608,518.00 (3,921,117.06) -8.241
• ( ) ACTUAL UNDER BUDGET
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MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING EXPENSES
12/31/11
SCHEDULE E
MONTE MONTH LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR YTD t
OPERATION EXPENSEBi LAST YEAR CURRENT YEAR TO DATE TO DATE CHANGE
PURCHASED POWER BASE EXPENSE 2,146,550.96 2,023,700.87 1{,144,871.41 12,963,949.90 -8.35%
OPERATION SUPER AND ENOIN-TRANS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00♦
OPERATION SUP AND ENGINEERING EXP 49,905.06 45,354.17 236,545.29 277,195.43 17.13%
STATION SUF LABOR AND MISC 7,297.97 2,051.26 54,266.06 59,178.27 9.05%
LINE MISC LABOR AND EXPENSE 54,210.73 62,562.63 312,710.88 346,435.03 10.78%
STATION LABOR AND EXPENSE 50,145.49 46,456.56 238,375.51 253,185.82 6.21%
STREET LIGHTING EXPENSS 10,226.92 13,112.07 42,840.34 53,903.84 25.82%
MITER EXPENSE 38,531.01 22,20S.OS 169,865.14 142,24S.59 -16.26%
MISC DISTRIBUTION EXPENSE 32,540.41 32,063.94 168,211.06 169,172.55 0.57%
METER READING LABOR i EXPENSE 51606.08 7,454.59 39,081.52 46,876.70 19.95%
ACCT i COLL LABOR A EXPENSE 143,803.77 135,912.02 653,699.86 699,064.15 6.94%
UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS 15,000.00 16,000.00 90,000.00 96,000.00 6.6704
ENERGY AUDIT EXPZNSE 43,741.14 56,799.74 197,707.76 231,866.34 17.28%
ADMIN 4 GRY SALARIES 75,922.35 80.791.15 357,494.92 382,090.70 6.88%
OFFICE SUPPLIES i EXPENSE 21,874.62 31,041.88 141,931.39 107,472.21 -24.28%
OUTSIDE SERVICES 10,702.28 12,118.74 98,226.96 187,354.85 90.73%
PROPERTY INSURANCE 30,631.92 36,373.12 184,361.32 195,302.71 5.93%
INJURIES AND DAMAGES 3,654.79 (5,739.24) 21,286.14 3,958.05 -81.41%
EMPLOYEES PENSIONS 4i BENEFITS 86,201.41 94,238.97 664,801.79 744,463.05 11.99%
MISC GENERAL EXPENSE 15,215.35 34,040.04 85,603.95 111,815.58 30.62%
RENT EXPENBE 14,765.24 14,733.40 85,264.41 96,196.43 15.17%
ENERGY CONSERVATION 60,150.60 79,964.00 245.747.60 310,386.72 26.30%
TOTAL OPERATION EXPENSES 770,127.14 817,614.11 4,086,023.92 4.516,184.02 10.47%
MAINTENANCE EXPRNSEBt
MAINT OF TRANSMISSION PLANT 227.12 227.00 1,362.52 1,362.50 0.00
MAINT OF STRUCT AND EQUIPMT 25,150.74 16,403.91 76,514.76 111,677.69 45.96%
MAINT OF LINES - OR 137,794.04 123,437.52 676,141.35 929,614.38 37.08%
MAINT OF LINES - UG 6,901.73 21,543.60 65,776.42 105,891.17 60.97%
MAINT OF LINE TRANSFORMERS +• 9,024.29 7,160.00 860,562.21 39,576.62 -95.40%
MAINT OF ST LT i SIG SYSTEN 34.96 (25.40) (99.54) (302.48) 203.88%
MAINT OF GARAGE AND STOCKROOM 54,194.96 43,146.76 249,685.17 248,878.77 -0.32%
MAINT OF METERS 0.00 8,182.38 0.00 40,153.46 100.00%
MAINT OF OEM PLANT 8,075.42 5,877.35 $2,372.64 41,213.42 -21.31%
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENSES 241,403.26 225.953.12 1,984,315.73 1,518,055.53 -23.50%
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 267,729.OS 296,027.47 1,726,374.30 1,776,164.82 2.88%
PURCHASED POWER PURL EXPENSE 3,582,794.01 2,968,917.38 21,030,420.84 19,409,436.43 -7.71%
VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS TO TOWNS 110,000.00 109,186.00 660,000.00 674,186.00 2.15%
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 7,138,604.44 6.441,398.95 {3,634,006.20 40,857,976.70 -6.36%
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FY 12 total includes GAN soil remediation expenses totalling $0.00
Total costs to date for entire project is $2,482,825.80.
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BUDGETED OPERATING EXPENSE VARIANCE REPORT
12/31/11
SCHEDULE 0
ACTUAL BUDGET 5
OPERATION EXPENSES: YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE VARIANCE • CRANGE
PURCHASED POWER BASE EXPENSE 12,963,949.90 13,848,538.00 (884,588.10) -6.39♦
OPERATION SUPER AND ENGIN-TRANS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00%
OPERATION SUP AND ENGINEERING SXP 277,195.43 218,257.00 58,938.43 27.00♦
STATION SUP LABOR AND MISC 59,176.27 30,680.00 28,498.27 92.895
LINE MISC LABOR AND EXPENSE 346,435.03 353,935.00 (7,499.97) -2.12♦
STATION LABOR AND EXPENSE 2S3,165.82 217,499.00 35,686.82 16.415
STREET LIGHTING EXPENSE 53,903.84 42,836.00 11,067.84 25.645
METER EXPENSE 142,245.59 74,598.00 67,647.59 90.68•
MISC DISTRIBUTION EXPENSE 169,172.55 174,744.00 (5,571.45) -3.195
NZTER READING LABOR i EXPENSE 46,876.70 37,699.00 9,177.70 24.345
ACCT i COLL LABOR 6 EXPENSE 699,064.15 705,230.00 (61165.85) -0.875
UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS 96,000.00 96,000.00 0.00 0.005
ENERGY AUDIT EXPENSE 231,866.34 204,660.00 27,206.34 13.295
ADMIN i OEM SALARIES 382,090.70 371,429.00 10,651.70 2.875
OFFICE SUPPLIES a EXPENSE 107,472.21 132,866.00 (25,393.79) -19.115
OUTSIDE SERVICES 187,354.85 275,010.00 (87,635.18) •31.675
PROPERTY INSURANCE 195,302.71 232,512.00 (37,209.29) -16.005
INJURIES AND DAMAGES 3,956.05 28,133.00 (24,174.95) -85.935
EMPLOYEES PENSIONS i BENEFITS 744,483.05 721,687.00 22,796.05 3.165
MISC GENERAL EXPENSE 111,815.58 119,975.00 (8,189.42) -6.805
RENT EXPENSE 98,196.43 106,002.00 (7,808.57) -7.365
BNERGY CONSERVATION 310,386.72 333,711.00 (23,324.28) -6.995
TOTAL OPERATION EXPENSES 4,816,184.02 4,477,453.00 38,721.02 0.865
MAINTENANCE EXPSNSESs
NAINT OF TRANSMISSION PLANT 1,362.80 11500.00 (137.50) -9.175
MAINT OF STRUCT AND EQUIPMENT 111,677.69 56,868.00 54,809.69 96.385
MAINT OF LINES - ON 929,614.38 700,676.00 228,938.38 32.675
MAINT OF LINES - UG 105,881.17 107,036.00 (1,154.83) -1.085
MAINT Of LINE TRANSFORMERS •• 39,576.62 94,242.00 (54,665.38) -58.015
MAINT OF ST LT i SIO SYSTEM (302.48) 4,833.00 (5,135.48) -106.265
MAINT OF GARAGE AND STOCKROOM 248,876.77 314,469.00 (65,590.23) -20.865
MAINT OF METERS 40,183.46 42,717.00 (2,563.54) -6.005
MAINT OF ORN PLANT 41,213.42 63,706.00 (22,494.58) -35.315
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENSES 1,518,055.53 1,386,049.00 132,006.53 9.525
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 1,776,164.82 1,800,000.00 (23,835.18) -1.325
PURCHASED POWER FUEL EXPENSE 19,409,436.43 19,946,248.00 (536,811.57) -2.695
VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS TO TOWNS 674,186.00 678,000.00 (3,814.00) -0.565
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 40,857,976.70 42,136,298.00 (1,278.321.30) -3.035
• ( ) . ACTUAL UNDER BUDGET
•• PY 12 total include• GAN soil remediation expanse• totalling $0.00
Total costs to date for entire project is $2,482,825.80.
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BUDGETED OPERATING EXPENSE VARIANCE REPORT
12/31/11
RESPONSIBLE REMAINING
SENIOR 2012 ACTUAL BUDGET REMAINING
OPERATION EXPENSES: MANAGER ANNUAL BUDGET YEAR TO DATE BALANCE BUDGET %
PURCHASED POWER BASE EXPENSE JP 27,402,177.00 12,963,949.90 14,438,227.10 52.69%
OPERATION SUPER AND ENOIN-TRANS KS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00%
OPERATION SUP AND ENGINEERING EXP KS 436,974.00 277,195.43 161,778.57 36.65%
STATION SUP LABOR AND MISC RS 62,909.00 59,178.27 3,730.73 5.93%
LINE MISC LABOR AND EXPENSE KS 692,484.00 346,435.03 346,048.97 49.97%
STATION LABOR AND EXPENSE KS 441,924.00 253,185.82 188,736.16 42.71♦
STREET LIGHTING EXPENSE KB 85,336.00 53,903.84 31,434.16 36.83%
METER EXPENSE KS 152,130.00 142,245.59 9,884.41 6.50%
MISC DISTRIBUTION EXPENSE JD 352,508.00 169,172.55 163,335.45 52.01%
METER READING LABOR i EXPENSE KS 76,220.00 46,876.70 29,343.30 38.50%
ACCT i COLL LABOR 6 EXPENSE RF 1,427,255.00 699,064.15 728,190.85 51.02%
UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RF 192,000.00 96,000.00 96,000.00 50.00%
ENERGY AUDIT EXPENSE JP 414,098.00 231,866.34 182,231.66 44.01%
ADMIN i GEN SALARIES VC 745,939.00 382,090.70 363,848.30 48.78%
OPTICS SUPPLIES A EXPENSE VC 265,700.00 107,472.21 156,227.79 59.55%
OUTSIDE SERVICES VC 454,250.00 187,354.85 266,895.15 58.76%
PROPERTY INSURANCE JD 465,000.00 19S,302.71 269,697.29 56.00%
INJURIES AND DAMAGES JD 55,859.00 3,956.05 51,900.95 92.92%
EMPLOYEES PENSIONS i BENEFITS JD 1,441,637.00 744,463.05 697,153.95 46.36%
MISC GENERAL EXPENSE VC 203,091.00 1111815.58 91,275.42 44.94%
RENT EXPENSE JD 212,000.00 98,196.43 113,803.57 53.68%
ENERGY CONSERVATION JP 643,789.00 310,386.72 333,402.28 51.79%
TOTAL OPERATION EXPENSES 8,823,105.00 4,516,184.02 4,306,920.98 48.81%
MAINTENANCE EXPENSES% -J
MAINT OF TRANSMISSION PLANT KS 3,000.00 1,362.50 1,637.50 54.58%
MAINT OF STRUCT AND EQUIPMT KS 107,072.00 111,677.69 (4,605.69) -4.30%
MAINT OF LINES - OH KS 1,419,953.00 929,614.38 490,338.62 34.53%
MAINT OF LINES - UG KS 214,037.00 105,861.17 106,155.83 50.53%
MAINT OF LINE TRANSFORNERS •• KS 188,500.00 39,576.62 148,923.38 79.00%
MAINT OF ST LT i SIG SYSTEM JD 9,636.00 (302.48) 9,938.48 103.14%
MAINT OF GARAGE AND STOCKROOM JD 662,139.00 248,878.77 413,260.23 62.41%
MAINT OF METERS KS 85,444.00 40,153.46 45,290.54 53.01%
MAINT or GEN PLANT RP 127,620.00 41,213.42 86,406.58 67.71%
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENSES 2,817,401.00 1,5181055.53 1,299,345.47 46.12%
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE RF 3,600,000.00 1,776,164.82 1,823,835.18 50.66%
PURCHASED POWER PURL EXPENSE JP 39,768,817.00 19,409,436.43 20,359,380.57 51.19%
VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS TO TOWNS RP 1,356,000.00 674,186.00 681,814.00 50.28%
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 83,767,500.00 40,857,976.70 42,909,523.30 51.22%
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•• PY 12 total include• CAN soil remediation expense• totalling $0.00
Total costa to data for entire project is $2,482,825.80.
ills:
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
12/31/2011
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY PROJECT
ITEM DEPARTMENT ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE
I RMLD AND PENSION TRUST AUDIT FEES ACCOUNTING 34,940.00 32,250.00 2,690.00
2 PENSION ACTUARIAL EVALUATION ACCOUNTING 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 LEGAL- FERC/ISO ISSUES ENERGY SERVICE 0.00 91000.00 (91000.00)
4 LEGAL- POWER SUPPLY ISSUES ENERGY SERVICE 24,309.35 22,500.00 1,809.35
5 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENERGY SERVICE 7,484.32 12,000.00 (4,515.68)
6 NERC COMPLIANCE E i 0 10,772.10 10,000.00 772.10
7 LOAD CAPACITY STUDY ENGINEERING 9,260.00 7,500.00 1,780.00
8 LEGAL SERVICES- GENERAL ON 79,939.37 25,002.00 54,937.37
9 LEGAL SERVICES-GENERAL HE 11,015.99 21,000.00 (9,984.01)
10 LEGAL SERVICES-NEGOTIATIONS HR 632.20 0.00 632.20
11 LEGAL GENERAL BLDG. MAINT. 0.00 750.00 (750.00)
12 SURVEY RIGHT OF WAY BLDG. MAINT. 0.00 2,502.00 (2,502.00)
13 ENVIRONMENTAL BLDG. MAINT. 0.00 2,502.00 (2,502.00)
14 STATION 1 STRUCTURAL FEASABILITY BLDG. MAINT. 0.00 25,000.00 (25,000.00)
15 DEMOLITION OF CONTROL CENTER BLDG. MAINT. 2,523.19 100,000.00 (97,476.81)
16 INSURANCE CONSULTANT GEN. BENEFIT 6,458.33 2,502.00 3,956.33
17 LEGAL GEN. BENEFIT 0.00 2,502.00 (2,502.00)
TOTAL 187,354.85 275,010.00 (87,655.15)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY VENDOR
ACTUAL
ROMARRE INSURANCE 6,041.66
RUBIN AND RUDMAN 95,640.18
UTILITY SERVICES INC. 11,366.67
NELANSOM HEATH i COMPANY 41,903.62
DUNCAN AND ALLEN 2,542.02
CROATS HALL AND STEWART 11,423.19
PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 2,240.00
CDM 9,280.00
CMEEC 4,169.32
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION 225.00
COVINO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATION 2,523.19
TOTAL 187,354.85
(13)
RMLD
BUDGET VARIANCE REPORT
FOR PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011
DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE CHANGE
X&O man ES8I2lQ_�_4PRRATIOMS:
Ei0 M 115,521 107,995 7,526 6.97%
ENGINEERING 286,545 226,256 60,269 26.65♦
LINE 1,437,170 1,210,945 226,225 18.68%
METZR READING 46,877 37,699 9,178 24.34%
METER TECHNICIANS 142,246 74,726 67,519 90.36%
STATION OF 312,364 248,180 64,184 25.86%
STATION TECHS 191,503 194,080 (2,577) -1.33%
DIVISION TOTAL 2,532#226 2,099,882 432,344 20.59%
ENERGY SERVICES: 574,106 582,123 (8,017) -1.38%
GENERAL MANAGER• 266,955 183,536 83,419 45.45%
HUMAN RESOURCES 66,554 83,862 (17,306) -20.64%
CONKUNITY RELATIONS 81,905 91,207 (9,302) -10.20%
CAR 5,137 7,454 (2,317) -31.08%
BOARD 4,768 4,750 18 0.37%
DIVISION TOTAL 425,319 370,808 54,510 14.70%
FACILITY MANAGER:
GENERAL BENEFITS 1,085,729 1,144,148 (58,419) -5.11%
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 251,402 445,222 (193,820) -43.53%
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 169,210 175,493 (6,283) -3.58%
DIVISION TOTAL 1,506,342 1,764,863 (258,522). -14.65%
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ACCOUNTING 342,943 398,086 (55,144) -13.85%
CUSTOMER SERVICE 338,695 320,532 18,164 5.67%
MIS 296,019 307,072 (11,053) -3.60%
MISCELLANEOUS DEDUCTIONS 3,576,646 3,611,155 (34,509) -0.96%
DIVISION TOTAL 4,554,303 4,636,846 (82,543) -1.78%
DIVISION TOTALS 9,592,295 9,454,522 137,773 1.46%
PURCHASED POWER - BASE 12,963,950 13,848,538 (884,588) -6.39%
PURCHASED POWER - FUEL 19,409,436 19,946,248 (536,812) -2.69%
TOTAL 41,965,681 43,249, 308 (1,283,627) -2.97%
RNa.D
DETERRED FUlL CASE RESERVE ANALYSIS
12/31/11
GROSS MONTHLY TOTAL
DATE CHARGEE REVENUES NYPA CREDIT DEFERRED DEFERRED
Jun-11 3,055,224.78
Jul-11 4,131,396.83 4,049,745.45 (79,163.65) (160,815.03) 2,894,409.75
Aug-11 3,795,607.97 3,924,541.80 (52,328.74) 76,605.09 2,971,014.84
SOP-11 2,914,869.40 3,166,562.64 (58,869.90) 192,823.34 3,163,838.18
Oct-11 2,955,398.39 2,852,952.53 (45,133.69) (147,579.55) 3,016,258.63
Nov-11 2,643,246.46 2,544,526.70 (47,451.31) (146,171.07) 2,870,087.55
Dec-11 2,968,917.38 2,889,822.54 (63,455.95) (142,550.79) 2,727,536.77
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RMLD
STAFFING REPORT
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE, 2012
ACTUAL
12 BUD JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
TOTAL 11 11 11. 11 11 11
MANAGER
GENERAL MANAGER 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
HUMAN RESOURCES 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
COMMUNITY RELATIONS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
TOTAL 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
BiLillum
ACCOUNTING 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00
CUSTOMER SERVICE 7.75 8.75 8.75 8.75 8.75 8.75 8.75
MONT INFORMATION SYS * 6.25 5.25 5.25 5.25 5.25 5.25 5.25
MISCELLANEOUS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
TOTAL 17.00 16.50 16.50 16.50 17 .00 17.00 17.00
ENGINEERING h OPERATIONS
AGI[ E&O 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
ENGINEERING 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
LINE 21 20 20 20 20 20 20
METER 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
STATION 6 8 8 8 8 8 8
TOTAL 40 39 39 39 39 39 39
PROJECT
BUILDING 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
GENERAL BENEFITS 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
TRANSPORTATION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS MGMT 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
TOTAL 8 6 8 8 8 8 8
ENERGY SERVICES
ENERGY SERVICES +N 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
TOTAL 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
RMLD TOTAL 74 .5 73 73 73 73. 5 73.5 73.5
CONTRACTORA
UG LINE 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
TOTAL 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
GRAND TOTAL 76.5 75 75 75 75.5 75.5 75. 5
TOWN OF READING
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
FIDUCIARY FUND- RETIREMENT TRUST
STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS
FOR PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash $4,471,002
Investments
TOTAL ASSETS 4,471,002
NET ASSETS
Net assets held in trust for pension benefits $4,471,002
1 TOWN OF READING
r MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
FIDUCIARY FUND- RETIREMENT TRUST
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS
FOR PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011
Additions:
Interest and dividend income $ 19,830
Total additions 19,830
Deductions:
Paid to Reading Contributory Retirement System 1,336,326
Total deductions 1,336,326
Net increase (decrease) in net assets (1,316,496)
Net Assets Available for Benefits, Beginning of Year 5,787,498
Net Assets Available for Benefits, 12/31/11 $4,471,002
Af IN To: Vincent Cameron
From: Energy Services
Date: January 13, 2012
Subject Purchase Power Summary-November, 2011
Energy Services Division (ESD) has completed the Purchase Power Summary for the
month of November, 2011.
ENERGY
The RMLD's total metered load for the month was 54,381,107 kWh, which was a
decrease of 2.33% compared to November, 2010 figures.
Table 1 is a breakdown by source of the energy purchases.
TABLE 1
Amount of Cost of %of Total Total$ $as a
AK Resource Energy Energy Energy Costs %
(kWh) ($/Mwh)
Millstone#3 779,270 $5.54 1.43% $4,317 0.16%
Seabrook 5,707,623 $4.93 10.48% $28,163 1.07%
JP Morgan 8,470,000 $54.49 15.55% $461,538 17.46%
Stonybrook CC 1,875,258 $59.94 3.44% $112,404 4.25%
Constellation 7,210,000 $61.30 13.24% $441,990 16.72%
NYPA 1,958,516 $4.92 3.60% $9,636 0.36%
ISO Interchange 7,145,895 $35.47 13.12% $253,461 9.59%
NEMA Congestion 0 $0.00 0.00% -$103,027 -3.90%
Coop Resales 85,519 $132.15 0.16% $11,302 0.43%
Stonybrook Peaking 66,121 $169.94 0.12% $11,237 0.43%
MacQuarie 19,208,000 $64.34 35.27% $1,235,893 46.76%
Braintree Watson Unit 388,236 $65.85 0.71% $25,566 0.97%
Swift River Projects 1,566,784 $96.23 2.88% $150,768 5.70%
Monthly Total 54,461,222 $48.53 100.00% $2,643,246 100.00%
ATTACHMENT 4
Table 2 breaks down the ISO interchange between the DA LMP Settlement and the RT Net Energy
for month of November, 2011,
Table 2
Amount Cost % of Total
Resource of Energy of Energy Energy
(kWh) ($/Mwh)
ISO DA LMP' 8,322,800 38.91 15.28%
Settlement
RT Net Energy" 1,176,905 59.83 2.16%
Settlement
ISO Interchange 7,145,895 35.47 13.12%
(subtotal)
CAPACITY
The RMLD hit a demand of 99,164 kWs, which occurred on November 28, 2011 at 6 pm.
The RMLD's monthly UCAP requirement for November, 2011 was 200,926 Ms.
Table 3 shows the sources of capacity that the RMLD utilized to meet its requirement.
Table 3
Amount of Cost of %of %of
Capacity Capacity Total Total
Source (kWs) ($/kW-month) Capacity Total Cost$ Cost
Millstone#3 4,991 $57.77 2.48% $288,347 20.24%
Seabrook 7,910 $55.29 3.94% $437,375 30.70%
Stonybrook Peaking 24,981 $1.94 12.43% $48,575 3.41%
Stonybrook CC 42,925 $3.78 21.36% $162,420 11.40%
NYPA 4,666 $2.55 2.32% $11,896 0.84%
Hydro Quebec 4,274 $4.93 2.13% $21,089 1.48%
ISO-NE Supply Auction 100,659 $3.37 50.10% $339,104 23.80%
Braintree Watson Unit 10,520 $11.01 5.24% $115,826 8.13%
Total 200,926 $7.09 100.00% $1,424,634 100.00%
ISO DA LMP: Independent System Operator Day-Ahead Locational Marginal Price
"RT Net Energy: Real-Time Net Energy
Table 4 shows the dollar amounts for energy and capacity per source.
Table 4
Cost of
%of Amt.of Energy Power
Resource Energy Capacity Total cost Total Cost (kWh) ($kWh)
Millstone#3 $4,317 $288,347 $292,664 7.19% 779,270 $0.3756
Seabrook $28,163 $437,375 $465,539 11.44% 5,707,623 $0.0816
Stonybrook CC $112,404 $162,420 $274,824 6.76% 1,875,258 $0.1466
Hydro Quebec $0 $21,089 $21,089 0.52% 0 $0.0000
Constellation $441,990 $0 $441,990 10.87% 7,210,000 $0.0613
NYPA $9,636 $11,896 $21,532 0.53% 1,958,516 $0.0110
ISO Interchange $253,461 $339,104 $592,565 14.57% 7,145,895 $0.0829
NEMA Congestion -$103,027 $0 -$103,027 -2.53% 0 $0.0000
Coop Resales $11,302 $0 $11,302 0.28% 85,519 $0.1322
Stonybrook Peaking $11,237 $48,575 $59,812 1.47% 66,121 $0.9046
JP Morgan $461,538 $0 $461,538 11.35% 8,470,000 $0.0545
MacQuarie $1,235,893 $0 $1,235,893 30.38% 19,208,000 $0.0643
Braintree Watson Unit $25,566 $115,826 $141,392 3.48% 388,236 $0.3642
Swift River Projects $150,768 $0 $150,768 3.71% 1,566,784 $0.0962
Monthly Total $2,643,246 $1,424,634 $4,067,880 100.00% 54,461,222 $0.0747
TRANSMISSION
The RMLD's total transmission costs for the month of November, 2011 are $602,077. This is a
decrease of 17.20% from the October, 2011 cost of$727,145. In 2010, the transmission costs of
month of November, 2010 were $607,780.
Table 5 shows the current month vs. last month and last year(November, 2010).
Table 5
Current Month Last Month Last Year
Peak Demand(kW) 99,164 97,508 102,956
Energy(kWh) 54,461,222 55,392,262 55,749,482
Energy($) $2,643,246 $2,955,398 $2,717,341
Capacity($) $1,424,634 $1,348,586 $1,537,842
Transmission($) $602,077 $727,145 $607,780
Total $4,669,957 $5,031,130 $4,862,963
To: Vincent Cameron
From: Energy Services
Date: January 17, 2012
Subject: Purchase Power Summary— December, 2011
Energy Services Division (ESD) has completed the Purchase Power Summary for the
month of December, 2011.
ENERGY
The RMLD's total metered load for the month was 59,036,512 kwh, which was a
decrease of 4.99%, compared to the December, 2010 figures.
Table 1 is a breakdown by source of the energy purchases.
TABLE 1
Amount of Cost of %of Total Total$ $as a
Resource Energy Energy Energy Costs %
(kWh) ($/Mwh)
Millstone 03 3,715,202 $5.54 6.28% $20,580 0.69%
Seabrook 4,680,533 $7.88 7.92% $36,903 1.24%
JP Morgan 9,036,000 $54.53 15.28% $492,734 16.60%
Stonybrook CC 552,161 $113.83 0.93% $62,854 2.12%
Constellation 7,440,000 $62.67 12.58% $466,261 15.70°x6
NYPA 2,004,282 $4.92 3.39% $9,861 0.33%
ISO Interchange 9,095,129 $39.24 15.38% $356,884 12.02%
NEMA Congestion 0 $0.00 0.00% -$84,948 -2.86%
Coop Resales 89,348 $132.23 0.15% $11,815 0.40%
Stonybrook Peaking 33,100 $170.42 0.06% $5,641 0.19%
MacQuarie 19.668,000 $67.29 33.27% $1,323,542 44.58°x6
Braintree Watson Unit 125,603 $76.53 0.21% $9,612 0.32%
Swift River Projects 2,684,144 $9581 454% $257,176 8.66%
Monthly Total 59,123,502 $5022 10000% $2.968,917 10000%
Table 2 breaks down the ISO interchange between the DA LMP Settlement and the RT
net Energy for the month of December, 2011.
Table 2
Amount Cost % of Total
Resource of Energy of Energy Energy
(kWh) ($/Mwh)
ISO DA LMP' 10,240,092 39.30 17.32%
Settlement
RT Net Energy" -1,144,963 35.19 -1.94%
Settlement
ISO Interchange 9,095,129 39.24 15.38%
(subtotal)
CAPACITY
The RMLD hit a demand of 108,371 kW, which occurred on December 19, 2011 at 6 pm.
The RMLD's monthly UCAP requirement for December, 11, was 201,318 kWs.
Table 3 shows the sources of capacity that the RMLD utilized to meet its requirement.
P Y
Table 3
Amount of Cost of % of %of
Capacity Capacity Total Total
Source (kWs) ($/kW-month) Capacity Total Cost$ Cost
Millstone#3 4,991 $57.48 2.48% $286,869 20.53%
Seabrook 7,910 $55.29 3.93% $437,376 31.30%
Stonybrook Peaking 24,981 $1.90 12.41% $47,532 3.40%
Stonybrook CC 42,925 $3.77 21.32% $161,655 11.57%
NYPA 4,666 $2.81 2.32% $13,101 0.94%
Hydro Quebec 4,274 $2.88 2.12% $12,311 0.88%
ISO-NE Supply Auction 101,051 $3.25 50.19% $328,182 23.48%
Braintree Watson Unit 10,520 $10.50 5.23% $110,503 7.91%
Total 201.318 $6.94 100.00% $1.397,529 100.00%
Table 4 shows the dollar amounts for energy and capacity per source.
Table I 4
Cost of
%of Amt o/Energy Power
Resource Energy Capacity Total cost Total Cost (kWh) ($kWh)
Millstone N3 $20,580 $286,869 $307,449 7.04% 3,715,202 $0.0828
Seabrook $36,903 $437,376 $474.279 1086% 4,680,533 $0.1013
Stonybrook CC $62,854 $161,655 $224,509 5.14°x6 552,161 $0.4066
Hydro Quebec $0 $12,311 $12.311 0.28% 0 $0.0000
Constellation $466,261 $0 $466,261 10.68% 7,440,000 $0.0627
NYPA $9,861 $13,101 $22,962 0.53% 2,004,282 $0.0115
ISO Interchange $356,884 $328,182 $685,067 15.69% 9,095,129 $0.0753
NEMA Congestion -$84,948 $0 -$84,948 -1.95% 0 $0.0000
Coop Resales $11,815 $0 $11,815 0.27% 89,348 $0.1322
Stonybrook Peaking $5,641 $47,532 $53,173 1.22% 33,100 $1.6064
JP Morgan $492,734 $0 $492,734 11.28% 9,036,000 $0.0545
MacQuarie 51,323,542 $0 $1,323,542 30.31% 19,668,000 $0.0673
Braintree Watson Unit $9,612 $110,503 $120,115 2.75% 125,603 $0.9563
Swift River Projects $257,176 $0 $257,176 5.89% 2,684,144 $0.0958
Monthly Total $2,968,917 $1,397,529 $4,366,446 100.00% 59,123,502 $0.0739
TRANSMISSION
The RMLD's total transmission costs for the month of December$621,443. This is an
increase of 3.22% from the November transmission costs of$602,077. In December,
2010 the transmission costs were $626,014.
Table 5 shows the current month vs. last month and last year(December, 2010)
Table 5
Current Month Last Month Last Year
Peak Demand(kW) 108.371 99,164 113,519
Energy(kWh) 59 123,502 54 461 222 62,045.389
Energy(S) S2.968.917 52.643.246 $3.582.794
Capacity(S) S1 397 529 $1,424634 $1.514 780
Transmission(S) $621.443 5602.077 5626.014
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Total S4 987 889 S4 669 957 S5 723 588
Gaw Transformer Upgrade Project
Schedule Milestones Start Date %Complete Completion Date Notes
Conceptual Engineering Jul-08 100 Jun-09 Complete
Major Equipment Procurement Feb-09 100 Oct-10 Complete
Design Engineering Jul-08 100 Jun-09 Complete
Scheduled Transformer Delivery Dec-08 100 Dec-08 Complete
Construction Bid Jan-09 100 Mar-09 Complete
Construction Contractor May-09 100 Dec-10 Complete
Construction Transformer Replacement May-09 100 Oct-10 Complete
Construction Switchgear Upgrades Dec-09 100 Jul-11 Complete
Construction RMLD Personnel Jan-09 100 Jul-11 Complete
Tangible Milestones Start Date %Complete Completion Date Notes
Relocate Station Service transformers 06/22/09 100 07/17/09 Complete
Transformer 110C on concrete pad 06/01/09 100 07/22/09 Complete
11 5k circuit switchers replaced 07/25/09 100 08/02/09 Complete
Transformer 110C secondary work 07/27/09 100 10/05/09 Complete
Transformer 110C replacement 08/31/09 100 10/09/09 Complete
Transformer 110A replacement 09/21/09 100 09/30/10 Complete
Transformer 110B replacement 02/19/10 100 03/31/10 Complete
Switchgear upgrade 12/01/09 100 07/31/11 Complete
Feeder Reassignment work 08/16/10 100 01/30/11 Complete
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Capital Item Budget Expenditure ' Delta
Description Fiscal Yr ; Item I Cumulative ; Actual I Cumulative by FY
Transformer Payment 2008 2.080 2.0801 1.8361 1.836; -0.244
Contract Labor 2009 1.380 0.170
Procured Equipment 0.360 0.101
RMLD Labor 0.446 0.111
Feeder Reassignment 0.282 0.000 w
Transformer Payments 2.757 7.305; 2.755 4.973; -2.332
Contract Labor 2010 0.285 0.838
Procured Equipment 0.195 0.155
RMLD Labor 0.200 0.380
Feeder Reassignment 0.1101 8.095; 0.000 6.346; -1.749
Contract Labor 2011 0.545 0.369
Procured Equipment 0.030 0.007
RMLD Labor 0.064 �H �' .: 0.109
Feeder Reassignment 0.236 8.095; 0.048 6.879; -1.216
Contract Labor 2012 0.000 0.042 .
Procured Equipment 0.000 0.000
RMLD Labor 0.000 0.000 u, r w� „
Feeder Reassignment 0.000 8.095 0.000 6.921; -1.174
Project Sub-Total 0.000 8.095 6.921 6.921
Project Total 6.921 -1.174
1/11/2012
1:55 PM
READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
FY 13-CAPITAL BUDGET VARIANCE REPORT
FOR PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 30,2011
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL ANNUAL
COST COST BUDGET
# PROJECT DESCRIPTION TOWN NOVEMBER THRU 11/30/11 AMOUNT VARIANCE
E&O Construction-System Projects
1 5W9 Reconductoring-Ballardvale Street W 15,668 68,778 242,649 173,871
2 High Capacity Tie 4W18 and 3W8 Franklin Street R 3,094 42,412 157,766 115,354
3 Upgrading Old Lynnfield Ctr URDs LC 377 579,927 579,550
SCADA Projects
4 RTU Replacement R 130,255 130,255
Distribution Automation Projects
5 Reclosures ALL 197,901 197,901
6 Capacitor Banks ALL 1,180 1,180 105,052 103,872
7 SCADA Radio Communication System ALL 231,386 231,386
Station Upgrades(Station#4 GAW)
8 Relay Replacement Project R 99,656 99,656
9 115k Disconnect Replacement R 88,585 88,585
New Customer Service Connections
12 Service Installations-Commercial/Industrial Customers ALL 2,561 13,726 62,530 48,804
13 Service Installations-Residential Customers ALL 13,632 74,963 206,017 131,054
14 Routine Construction
Various Routine Construction ALL 156,641 925,810 1,016,382 90,572
Total Construction Projects 192,776 1,127,246 3,118,106 1,990,860
Other Projects
15 GIS 50,000 50,000
16 Transformers/Capacitors Annual Purchases 198,800 198,800
17 Meter Annual Purchases 46,360 46,360
17A Meter Upgrade Project 38,743 199,007 1,740,656 1,541,649
18 Purchase New Small Vehicle 31,544 36,000 4,456
19 Purchase Line Department Vehicle 386,000 386,000
20 Purchase Puller Trailer 75,000 75,000
21 Roof Top Units 30,000 30,000
22 Engineering Software and Data Conversion 76,690 76,690
23 Plotter 18,000 18,000
27 Hardware Upgrades 20,570 40,000 19,430
28 Software and Licensing 6,880 26,060 94,435 68,375
OTH Cooling Tower Replacement 16,713 - (16,713)
Total Other Projects 45,623 293,894 2,791,941 2,498,047
Aw TOTAL RMLD CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES 238,399 1,421,140 5,910,047 4,488,907
29 Force Account/Reimbursable Projects ALL - - - -
TOTAL FY 12 CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENDIITURES 238,399 1,421,140 5,910,047 4,488,907
Reading Municipal Light Department
Engineering and Operations
4W Monthly Report
November, 2011
FY 2012 Capital Plan
E&O Construction -System Proiects
1. 5W9 Reconductoring - Ballardvale Street - Wilmington - Engineering labor,
install spider rope, tri rollers, spacer cable, primary spacers, and sagged new Hendrix
cable.
2. High Capacity Tie 4W1 8/3W8 Franklin Street- Reading - Installed pulling rope/
messenger.
3. Upgrading of Old Lynnfield Center URDs - No activity.
SCADA Proiects
4. RTU Replacement at Station 4- Reading - No activity.
Distribution Automation (DA) Proiects
5. Reclosers - No activity.
6. Capacitor Banks - Engineering Labor. Transport capacitors from North Reading
substation to Ash Street.
7. SCADA Radio Communication System - No activity.
Station Upgrades
8. Relay Replacement Project- Station 4 - Reading - No activity.
9. 115 kV Disconnect Replacement - Station 4 - Reading - No activity.
New Customer Service Connections
12. Service Installations — Commercial/Industrial Customers—This item includes new
service connections, upgrades, and service replacements for the commercial and
industrial customers. This represents the time and materials associated with the
replacement of an existing or installation of a new overhead service, the connection of
an underground service, etc. This does not include the time and materials associated
with pole replacements/installations, transformer replacement/installations, primary or
secondary cable replacement/installations, etc. This portion of the project comes
under routine construction. Notable: Charles River, Ballardvale Street, Wilmington; Panera
Bread, Wilmington.
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13. Service Installations — Residential Customers—This item includes new or upgraded
overhead and underground services, temporary overhead services, and large
underground development.
14. Routine Construction—The drivers of the Routine Construction budget category
YTD are listed. This is not an inclusive list of all items within this category.
Pole Setting/Transfers $148,432
Maintenance Overhead/Underground $202,388
Projects Assigned as Required $147,902
Pole Damage includes knockdowns some reimbursable $17,383
Station Group $0
HazmatlOil Spills $3,118
Porcelain Cutout Replacement Program $2,105
Lighting Street Light Connections $34,018
Storm Trouble $75,855
Underground Subdivisions $24,339
Animal Guard Installation $26,701
Miscellaneous Capital Costs $243,570
TOTAL $925,810
*In the month of November six cutouts were charged under this program.
Approximately 22 cutouts were installed new or replaced because of damage
making a total of 28 cutouts replaced this month.
2
Reliability Revort
Two key industry indust standard metrics have been identified to enable the RMLD to measure and
track system reliability. A rolling 12-month view is being used for the purposes of this report.
Customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI)— Measures how quickly the
RMLD restores power to customers when their power goes out.
CAIDI = Total of Customer Interruption Duration for the Month in Minutes/Total
number of customers interrupted.
RMLD 12 month system average outage duration — 60.12 minutes
RMLD 4 year average outage (2006-2009) — 50.98 minutes per outage
On average, RMLD customers that experience an outage are restored in 60.12 minutes.
180.00 -
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System Average Interruption Frequency (SAIFI) - Measures how many outages each
customer experiences per year on average.
SAIFI ; Total number of customer's interrupted /Total number of customers.
RMLD 12 month system average - .41 outages per year
RMLD 4 year average outage frequency - .82
The graph below tracks the month-by-month SAIFI performance.
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- - RMLD 12 month system average outage frequency .41
RMLD 4 year average outage frequency .82 (2006-2009)
Months Between Interruptions (MBTI)
Another view of the SAIFI data is the number of months Reading customers have no
interruptions. At this time, the average RMLD customer experiences an outage
approximately every 29 months.
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Gaw Transformer Upgrade Project
Schedule Milestones Start Date %Complete Completion Date Notes
Conceptual Engineering Jul-08 100 Jun-09 Complete
Major Equipment Procurement Feb-09 100 Oct-10 Complete
Design Engineering Jul-08 100 Jun-09 Complete
Scheduled Transformer Delivery Dec-08 100 Dec-08 Complete
Construction Bid Jan-09 100 Mar-09 Complete
Construction Contractor May-09 100 Dec-10 Complete
Construction Transformer Replacement May-09 100 Oct-10 Complete
Construction Switchgear Upgrades Dec-09 100 Jul-11 Complete
Construction RMLD Personnel Jan-09 100 Jul-11 Complete
Tangible Milestones Start Date %Complete Completion Date Notes
Relocate Station Service transformers 06/22/09 100 07/17/09 Complete
Transformer 110C on concrete pad 06/01/09 100 07/22/09 Complete
11 5k circuit switchers replaced 07/25/09 100 08/02/09 Complete
Transformer 110C secondary work 07/27/09 100 10/05/09 Complete
Transformer 110C replacement 08/31/09 100 10/09/09 Complete
Transformer 110A replacement 09/21/09 100 09/30/10 Complete
Transformer 110B replacement 02/19/10 100 03/31/10 Complete
Switchgear upgrade 12/01/09 100 07/31/11 Complete
Feeder Reassignment work 08/16/10 100 01/30/11 Complete
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Capital Item Bud et Expenditure Delta
Description Fiscal Yr ; Item Cumulative ; Actual I Cumulative by FY
Transformer Payment 2008 2.0801 2.0801 1.8361 1.836' -0.244
Contract Labor 2009 1.380 0.170
Procured Equipment 0.360 0.101ry a
RMLD Labor 0.446 0.111
Feeder Reassignment 0.282 , 0.000 _
Transformer Payments 2.757 7.305 1 2.755 4.973; -2.332
Contract Labor 2010 1 0.285 0.838 _
Procured Equipment 0.195 0.155
RMLD Labor 0.200
t... ., ;t 0.380
Feeder Reassignment 0.110 8.095; 0.000 6.346; -1.749
Contract Labor 2011 0.545 t 0.369
Procured Equipment 0.030 ;,j 0.007
RMLD Labor 0.064 0.109 '
Feeder Reassignment 0.236 8.095; 0.048 6.879; -1.216
Contract Labor 2012 0.000 , ` 0.042 i ,y
Procured Equipment 0.000 0.000 t
RMLD Labor 0.000 0.000
Feeder Reassignment 0.000 8.095; 0.000 6.921 ; -1.174
Project Sub-Total 0.000 8.095 6.921 6.921
Project Total 6.921 -1.174
1/20/2012 READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
1:19 PM FY 12 CAPITAL BUDGET VARIANCE REPORT
FOR PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31,2011
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL ANNUAL
COST COST BUDGET
# PROJECT DESCRIPTION TOWN DECEMBER THRU 12/31/11 AMOUNT VARIANCE
E&O Construction-System Protects
1 5W9 Reconductoring-Ballardvale Street W 58,903 127,681 242,649 114,968
2 High Capacity Tie 4W18 and 3W8 Franklin Street R 29,254 71,666 157,766 86,100
3 Upgrading Old Lynnfield Ctr URDs LC 377 579,927 579,550
SCADA Prolects
4 RTU Replacement R 1,640 1,640 130,255 128,615
Distribution Automation Prolects
5 Reclosures ALL 197,901 197,901
6 Capacitor Banks ALL 1,180 105,052 103,872
7 SCADA Radio Communication System ALL 231,386 231,386
Station Uoarades(Station#4 GAWI
8 Relay Replacement Project R 2,460 2,460 99,656 97,196
9 11 5k Disconnect Replacement R 27,088 27,088 88,585 61,497
New Customer Service Connections
12 Service Installations-Commercial/Industrial Customers ALL 11,256 24,982 62,530 37,548
13 Service Installations-Residential Customers ALL 18,598 93,561 206,017 112,456
14 Routine Construction
Various Routine Construction ALL 218,527 1,144,337 1,016,382 (127,955)
Total Construction Projects 367,726 1,494,972 3,118,106 1,623,134
Other Prolects
15 GIS 8,715 8,715 50,000 41,285
16 Transformers/Capacitors Annual Purchases 55,012 55,012 198,800 143,788
17 Meter Annual Purchases 46,360 46,360
17A Meter Upgrade Project 95,285 294,292 1,740,656 1,446,364
18 Purchase New Small Vehicle 31,544 36,000 4,456
19 Purchase Line Department Vehicle 386,000 386,000
20 Purchase Puller Trailer 75,000 75,000
21 Roof Top Units 30,000 30,000
22 Engineering Software and Data Conversion 76,690 76,690
23 Plotter 18,000 18,000
27 Hardware Upgrades 4,057 24,627 40,000 15,373
28 Software and Licensing 26,060 94,435 68,375
OTH Cooling Tower Replacement 1,993 18,706 - (18,706)
Total Other Projects 165,062 458,956 2,791,941 2,332,985
TOTAL RMLD CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES 532,788 1,953,928 5,910,047 3,956,119
29 Force Account/Reimbursable Projects ALL - - - -
TOTAL FY 12 CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENDIITURES 532,788 1,953,928 5,910,047 3,956,119
Reading Municipal Light Department
Engineering and Operations
Monthly Report
(Itgo December, 2011
FY 2012 Capital Plan
E&O Construction -System Proiects
1. 5W9 Reconductoring - Ballardvale Street - Wilmington - Engineering labor,
installed spider rope, tri blocks, and primary spacers; installed new spacer cable,
2. High Capacity Tie 4W1 8/3W8 Franklin Street- Reading - Installed pulling rope,
clipped in messenger, running blocks, and guy, sagged and installed spacers.
3. Upgrading of Old Lynnfield Center URDs - Engineering discussions with Lynnfield
Department of Public Works.
SCADA Proiects
4. RTU Replacement at Station 4 - Reading - Technical Services labor.
Distribution Automation (DA) Proiects
5. Reclosers- No activity.
6. Capacitor Banks - Engineering Labor.
7. SCADA Radio Communication System - No activity.
Station Upgrades
8. Relay Replacement Project- Station 4- Reading - Technical Services labor.
9. 115 kV Disconnect Replacement- Station 4 - Reading - Installed two new
switches.
New Customer Service Connections
12. Service Installations — Commercial/Industrial Customers— This item includes new
service connections, upgrades, and service replacements for the commercial and
industrial customers. This represents the time and materials associated with the
replacement of an existing or installation of a new overhead service, the connection of
an underground service, etc. This does not include the time and materials associated
with pole replacements/installations, transformer replacement/installations, primary or
secondary cable replacement/installations etc. This portion of the project comes under
routine construction. Notable: Charles River, Ballardvale Street, Wilmington; Day Care
Center, Main Street, Wilmington.
1
13. Service Installations — Residential Customers—This item includes new or upgraded
overhead and underground services, temporary overhead services, and large
underground development.
14. Routine Construction—The drivers of the Routine Construction budget category
YTD are listed. This is not an inclusive list of all items within this category.
Pole Setting/Transfers $176,810
Maintenance Overhead/Underground $255,776
Projects Assigned as Required $218,776
Pole Damage includes knockdowns some reimbursable $24,266
Station Group $209
Hazmat/Oil Spills $3,118
Porcelain Cutout Replacement Program $2,105
Lighting Street Light Connections $44,367
Storm Trouble $77,567
Underground Subdivisions $43,138
Animal Guard Installation $34,151
Miscellaneous Capital Costs $264,055
TOTAL $1,144,337
*In the month of December zero cutouts were charged under this program.
Approximately 22 cutouts were installed new or replaced because of damage
making a total of 22 cutouts replaced this month.
2
Reliability Report
410 Two key industry standard metrics have been identified to enable the RMLD to measure and
track system reliability. A rolling 12-month view is being used for the purposes of this report.
Customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI)— Measures how quickly the
RMLD restores power to customers when their power goes out.
CAIDI = Total of Customer Interruption Duration for the Month in Minutes/Total
number of customers interrupted.
RMLD 12 month system average outage duration — 61.42 minutes
RMLD 4 year average outage (2006-2009) — 50.98 minutes per outage
On average, RMLD customers that experience an outage are restored in 61.42 minutes.
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--- RMLD 12 month system average outage duration 61.42
RMLD 4 year average outage duration 50.98 (2006-2009)
3
System Average Interruption Frequency (SAIFI)— Measures how many outages each
customer experiences per year on average.
SAIFI = Total number of customer's interrupted /Total number of customers.
RMLD 12 month system average - .43 outages per year
RMLD 4 year average outage frequency - .82
The graph below tracks the month-by-month SAIFI performance.
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-- RMLD 12 month system average outage frequency.43
RMLD 4 year average outage frequency.82 (2006-2009)
Months Between Interruptions (MBTI)
Another view of the SAIFI data is the number of months Reading customers have no
interruptions. At this time, the average RMLD customer experiences an outage
approximately every 28 months.
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RMLD ReaJing Ntunicipal I ight Department
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AVN 31)Ash Street
P.l). Box 1511
ReaJing.MA 1)1967-0.50
Tel:17811044-1140
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Weh�www.nnld,:om
December 22, 2011
Town of Reading Municipal Light Board
Subject: Sicame Parallel Groove Connectors
On December 1,2011,a bid invitation was placed as a legal notice in the Reading Chronicle requesting proposals for
Sicame Parallel Groove Connectors for the Reading Municipal Light Department.
An invitation to bid was emailed to the following:
Wesco Distribution Graybar Electric Company Stuart C.Irby Company
Yale Electric Company FID Supply Genergy Corporation
Power Tech(UPSC) Shamrock Power Sales Nasgo Power Sales
Robinson Sales E.L Flowers Power Sales Group
IL Bids were received from Wesco Distribution, Yale Electric and Powertech(UPSC).
The bids were publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m., December 21,2011 in the Town of Reading Municipal
Light Department's Audio Visual Spurr Room,230 Ash Street, Reading, Massachusetts.
The bids were reviewed,analyzed and evaluated by the General Manger and the staff.
Move that bid 3012-25 for Sicame Parallel Groove Connectors be awarded to:
Wesco distribtion for$63,372.00.
Item Quantity Description Unit Cost Net Cost
Item 1 6000 Sicame Parallel Groove Connectors#TTD27 I OFB-T-UN I 58.84 S53,040.00
Item 2 1800 Sicame Parallel Groove Connectors aTTD1510FT S5.74 510,332.00
As the lowest qualified and responsive bidder on the recommendation of the General Manager.
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icame Parallel Groove Connectors
id 2010-25
Meet Certified Exceptions to
Unit Total Net Specification Firm All terms Check Or stated bid Authorized
idder Manufacturer Delivery Date Cost Qty Cost Requirement Price filled out Bid Bond requirements Signature
Tesco yes yes yes bond no yes
rm 1 Sicame In Stock 8.84 6000 53,040.00
tm 2 Sicame In Stock 5.74 1800 10,332.00
IPSC Alternate(AMP from Tyco) no yes yes check yes yes
M 1 Ahern 5.35 6000 32,100.00 Alternate
m 2 Ahern 3.96 1800 7,128.00 unacceptable
(ale yes yes yes bond no yes
M 1 Sicame In Stock 9.50 6000 57,000.00
m 2 Sicame In Stock 6.17 1800 11,106.00
RMLD Reading Municipal Light Department
RELIABLE POWER FOR GENERATIONS
230 Ash Street
P.O.Box 150
Reading,MAO 1867-0250
Tel:(781)944-1340
Fax:(781)942-2409
Web:www.rrnld.com
January 18, 2012
Town of Reading Municipal Light Board
Subject: Outdoor, Pole-Mounted, Solid Dielectric,Auto-Recloser(AR)
On November 21, 2011 a bid invitation was placed as a legal notice in the Reading
Chronicle requesting proposals for Outdoor, Pole-Mounted, Solid Dielectric, Auto-
Recloser(AR)for the Reading Municipal Light Department.
An invitation to bid was emailed to the following:
Wesco Distributors J.F. Gray Co. Robinson Sales HD Supply Co.
Graybar Electric Stuart Irby Powertech-UPSC Controllix
Shamrock Power Sales Hasgo Power Power Sales Group
Bids were received from WESCO, Utility Power Sales Co., Power Sales Group and Cooper.
The bids were publicly opened and read aloud at 11:oo a.m. January 11, 2012 in the Town
of Reading Municipal Light Department's Board Room, 23o Ash Street, Reading,
Massachusetts.
The bids were reviewed, analyzed and evaluated by the General Manager and the staff.
Move that bid 2012-23 for Outdoor, Pole-Mounted, Solid Dielectric,Auto-Recloser(AR)be
awarded to:
WESCO for a total cost of$70,240.00
Item(desc.) Qty Manufacturer Unit Cost Total Net Cost
Item 1 Auto Recloser 4 ABB 17,56o.00 70,240.00
as the lowest qualified and responsive bidder on the recommendation of the General
Manager.
File:Bid/FY12/Recloser
RMLD Reading Municipal Light Department
RELIABLE POU'ER FOR GENERATIONS
230 Ash Street,P.O.Box 150
Reading,MA 01867-02.50
The total FY12 Capital Budget allocation for "Distribution Automation Installation -
Reclosers"is $125,000.
ncent F. C eron Jr.
Ke in Sullivan
Peter Price
File:Bid/FY12/Recloser
Outdoor,Pole-mounted,Solid Dielectric Auto-Rectoser(AR)
Bid 2012-23
Meet Certified Exceptions to
Total Net Specification Specification Firm A0 forms Check or stated bid Authorized
Bidder Manufacturer Delivery Da Unit Cost Qty Cost reouirement Data Sheets Price filled out Bid re�ulrements sionature
WESCO yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Item 1 Auto Recloser ABB 12 weeks 17,56D.00 4 70,240.00
Exceptions: Clarification:
The battery shall be capable of providing a minimum of 15 open and dose operations.
The design allows 38 hours of standby battery power capable of performing multiple open-close operations.
Units shall come equipped with 3 voltage and 3 current sensors(one ser per phase)for protection and metering purposes.
Units come with voltage and current detection sensors for metering purposes.
The Auto-Recloser shall include an optional accessory for converting an EiA-232 serial port to encrypted and authenticated IEEE.fib.Wireless
communication,Software shall be provided with this accessory to allow a personal computer(PC)or personal data assistant(PDA)access to the wireless port.
ABB will not provide a radio,but The 232 serial port allows users to supply their own radio.
The Auto-Recloser control shaft measure and report the battery level.
The Gridshisid Redoser does not report to battery voltage level.
The Auto-Recloser control shall include three independent EIA-232 serial ports end one EIA-485 serial port for external communications. The racloser control shall
include two independent EIA-232 serial ports and one optional EIA-485 sadal port for external communication. There shall bean option for DNP3 Levet 2 protocol with
bitmapping.
The Gridshield Recloser is supplied with Ethernet RJ-45+RSAIMIRIG-B+RS232+serial fiber optic with ST connector(COMB23A).
Note:These exceptions are accsirmble to RMLD.
Utility Power Supply Co.-non responsive yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Item 1 Auto Recloser Schneider Electric 8-14 weeks 17,300.00 4 69,2110.00
Exceptions: The U27 recloser with ADVC2 meets your specs except tot the points below:
The Auto-Recloser shall include an optional accessory for converting an EIA-232 serial port 10 encrypted and authenticated IEEE 802.1 ib.
Wireless communication.
The Auto-Rectoser control shat)include a fault-locating algorithm to provide an accurate estimate of fault location without communications channels,
special instrument transformers,or prefault information.
The Auto-Recloser control shall include 16 local control elements,16 remote control logic points,16 latching logic points,and 16 display messages in
conjunction with a local display panel.The Recloser control shall have the capability to display custom messages.
The Auto-Recloser control shaft include an interface port for a demodulated TRIG-8 time synchronization input signal.
Power Sales Group-non responsive yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Item 1 Auto Recloser G&W 13 weeks 19,137.00 4 76,548.00
Exceptions: Auto recloser control not equipped for wireless communication as requested in Auto recloser Controls section of specifications.
Auto recloser control not equipped with E1A-485 port for external communication
G&W Terms and conditions torn attached with bid.
Clarification:
Auto redow control equipped with 40 shr battery. 24 hour operational requirement can be met depending on use during loss of AC period.
Note:FOB Factory not acceptable to RMLD
Cooper-non responsive
Cooper 7 weeks 18,717.00 4 74,868.00
Nose:Bidder was doctored non-rosponstm of bid opentng,therefore no analysis was completed for this bidder.
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RATE COMPARISONS READING 4 SURROUNONlG TOWNS
INDUSTRIAL-TOU
RESDENTLAL RESIDENTIAL-TOU RES.HOT WATER COMMERCIAL SMALL COMMERCIAL SCHOOL RATE 100,500 0,100,18
ISO kWM's 1000 kW,18 10ODkWA'0 7,300 kWM10 1AWkWh18 33000 WAV 230400 kW DNwrW
7S/7S sgK 21000 AW ON1NNNd 10.000 kW D.N WW 130.3 kW DNnWnd 00120 SPIN
READNO MUIKCIPAL LIGHT DEPT.
TOTAL DILL $100.34 $175.15 $114" "96.37 $173.73 $4,164.94 $11,613.94
PER KWH CHARGE $0.13379 50.11877 $0.11690 $0.12334 50.16040 50.11957 50.10515
NATIONAL ORD
TOTAL BILL $196.92 $215.62 $143.04 $1,131.32 $10200 $4,775.32 $13,287.54
FEW KWNCHAIM $0.14510 $0.14455 S0.14384 50.15498 50.15000 $0.13509 50.12116
%DIFFERENCE 8.45% 21.70% 23.04% 25.65% -6.49% 12.98% 15.23%
WOTAN COMPANY
TOTAL BILL $115." $217.54 $151.40 $1,000.70 $N4." $6,061.11 $15,543.57
PER KWH CHAIM $0.15954 $0.14503 50.15740 $0.14941 50.15267 50.17337 $0.14195
%DIFFERENCE 19.25% 22.11% 34.64% 21.14% -4.82% 44.99% 35.00%
PEABODY MOIICpK LIGHT PLANT
TOTAL BILL $91.96 $177." $120.32 OK35 $100.13 $41966.24 $11,010.11
PER KIMH CHARGE 50.12220 50.11844 $0.12032 $0.13128 50.14827 50.13332 50.10055
%DIFFERENCE -8.66% -0.28% 2.93% 6.44% •7.56% 11.50% -4.38%
MDDLETON MUNICIPAL LIGHT DOT.
TOTAL BILL "1.TT $196.36 $132.04 $950.51 $16S.44 $4,762.93 $13,330.75
PER Km CHASM S013303 S0.13226 50.13264 50.13144 50.15596 50.13608 50.12174
%DIFFERENCE -0.57% 11.36% 13.46% 6.57% -2.77% 13.81% 15.78%
WAKEFIELD NOINCIPAL LIGHT DER.
TOTAL BILL $10.1.11 $199.92 $136.35 $1,027.56 $165.76 $41"6.96 $13,246.87
PER KMICHARGE 50.13748 50.13328 50,13538 50.14077 50.15349 50.13737 $0.12097
%DIFFERENCE 2,76% 12.22% 15.81% 14.13% -0.31% 14.89% 15.04%
TOWN OF READINO MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT OOamb3r•17
RATE COMPARISONS READING i 3URROUNDING TOWNS
INDUSTRIAL•TOU
RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL-TOU RES.NOT WATER COMMERCIAL SMALL COMMERCIAL SCHOOL RATE 103,500 kWh's
750 kWh*& 1000 kVM's 1000401'9 7,]00 kWh's 1.000 kWh's 35000 kWh': 250A00 kW Ownrnd
7080 SPIN 25.000 4W Ord 10-000 kW OswAnd 120.0 kW MmMd OM20"
READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPT.
TOTAL RILL $9.56 S1711.N 5110.N sm.37 :173.23 541164.64 $11.513.94
PER KWH CHARGE 50.13275 50.11773 50.11586 50.12334 50.16040 $0.11957 50.10515
NATIONAL GRD
TOTAL GALL 5166.92 $216.82 $143.84 $1,131.32 $102.00 54,729.32 $13,267.54
PER KWH CHARD* 50.14510 50.14455 S0.14384 $0.15498 50.15000 50.13509 50.12116
%DIFFERENCE 9.30% 22.78% 24.15% 25.65% -6.48% 12.98% 15.23%
N9TAR COMPANY
TOTAL BILL 5114." $209.21 $151.18 $1.000.$4 $1NA7 $5,924.7$ $14,345.$4
PER KWH CHARGE 50.15332 50.13881 50.15118 50.14532 50.14858 50.16928 50.13101
%DIFFERENCE 15.50% 17.90% 30.48% 17.82% -7.37% 41.57% 24.59%
PEABODY MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT
TOTAL BILL "11." 519$.52 $114.13 "10174 $153.97 $4,400.74 $10,564.45
PER KWH CHANGE S0.11592 $0.11234 50.11413 $0.12558 $0.14257 50.12762 50.09648
%DIFFERENCE -12.68% 457% -1.49% 1.82% -11.12% 6.73% -8.25%
MDDLETON MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPT.
TOTAL BILL 599.77 5198.39 5132.64 "59.51 S1NA4 54,762.93 $13.330.75
PER KWH CHARGE 50.13303 50.13226 50.13264 50.13144 50.15596 50.13608 $0.12174
%DIFFERENCE 0.21% 12.34% 14.48% 6.57% -2.77% 13.81% 15.78%
WAKEFIELD MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPT.
TOTAL BILL $103.11 $199.92 5135.38 $11027." $166.79 54.800.011 $13,245.87
PER KWH CHARGE 50.13748 50.13328 50.13538 50.14077 50.15349 50.13737 50.12097
%DIFFERENCE 3.56% 13.21% 16.85% 14.13% -4.31% 14.89% 15.04%
Jeanne FoU
-.ram: Vincent Cameron
ent: Tuesday, December 13, 20119:59 AM
To: Richard Hahn; Phil Pacino; Gina Snyder; Mary Ellen O'Neill; Bob Soli
Cc: Bob Fournier; Kevin Sullivan; Jeanne Foti
Subject: FW: Answers to 12/2/11 Payables
Catporiu: Red Category
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Snyder
1 . Prof. Env. Services, LLC - Can you please provide copy of report (electronic, ok)
Yes, I will.
2. General - P.O. should be done prior to authorizing work (except emergencies)
I will look into this.
O'Neill
1. Century Bank - I thought this fee had dropped more dramatically than this.
.ese fees are bank fees and have not changed. The credit cards fees have decreased.
�IWCJW - How did a storm cause pole - mounted transformer oil spills?
During the October storm a tree fell onto wires which took down a pole that had a
transformer on it. The transformer hit the ground and leaked. The RMLD had to clean it
up.
3. Please clarify how travel (mileage) costs are reimbursed. I thought it was the
miles from the RMLD to destination and back to RMLD.
The explanation is contained in RMLD Travel Policy 5, which is attached.
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company business)will deduct their normal commuting mileage to and from the RNILD
from tha total mileage to attend the sem rar If you ea:'e from home Examc'es of this
are the following
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a sera nar that .s twer.!y (20'' ries -curd trip from your rc:ma XL: v ould be
reimbursed nothing for rr.l:eage
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From: Vincent Cameron
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 10:07 AM
To: Richard Hahn; Phil Pacino; Gina Snyder; Mary Ellen O'Neill; Bob Soli
Cc: Bob Fournier; Jeanne Foti
Subject: FW: Account Payable Warrant Questions-December 9
Categories: Red Category
Snyder
1. ADT Security - PO after bill for recurring service.
The ADT PO was for the next six months of a recurring contract. The PO was cut on the payment due
date.
2. Reading Lions Club-Where do the 15 Christmas wreaths go?
On the windows of the Main Office.
3. Romarke Insurance-Why an insurance consultant? Isn't the RMLD on the town's insurance?
The RMLD bid the services of an insurance consultant to assist in bidding, selecting insurance policy
providers, and providing guidance related to ongoing insurance issues. The RMLD is part of the town's
health insurance by statute. The RMLD has its own policies for other insurances(property, vehicle, etc.).
,AP, As noted on the PO, the bid for the Insurance Consultant was voted by the RMLD Board on 9/30/09.
t O'Neill
1. Arthur Hurley -Why did company send 6 reels @ 2100 instead of 6 reels (412000 per quote? Why
did we not bid this?
The RMLD takes what is on the reel as long as it is not more than 25% of the original bid amount(2,000
feet/reel). This purchase did not require an Invitation For Bid (IFB)because it was under$25k. The
original bid amount was$23,760 and the final amount was $24,948.
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12:13,2011
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Jeanne FoO
From: Vincent Cameron
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 7:46 AM
To: RMLD Board Members Group
Cc: Bob Fournier; Steve Kazanjian; Wendy Markiewicz; Jeanne Foti
Subject: FW:Account Payable Question -December 23, 2011
Categories: Red Category
Hahn
1. PUMIC- Explain this incident and the reason for the payment.
In June, 2007 the RMLD's Asplundh tree crew was working upon on Central Street in North Reading
trimming around power lines. As directed by the RMLD, the Asplundh crew took down a tree that was
growing from an embankment sideways into the RMLD's electric lines. The tree was about twenty feet
high. The RMLD and Asplundh thought the tree was in the public way. It turned out the tree was on
private property.
The customer, on whose property the tree was on, sued the RMLD and Asplundh for removing the tree.
The suit was just settled in mediation through its insurance agent-PUMIC for$10k($5k from Asplundh
and $5k from the RMLD.)
gage 1 of 2
Jeanne FoU
From: Vincent Cameron
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:40 AM
To: RMLD Board Members Group
Cc: Bob Fournier; Steve Kazanjian; Wendy Markiewicz; Jeanne Fod
Subject: Answer to Payables Questions for 12/30/11 and Payroll Questions for 1/3112
Categories: Red Category
soil
1. What's a Zoho managed eng?
When the RMLD has an IT problem it uses this help desk to fix the problem. It is a help desk for IT
troubleshooting.
Hahn
1. Century Bank-What are the"required balances?"
There is no required balance for the RMLD. We asked them to take that off the bill.
2. Crete-What is the explanation for the mileage?
Mr Crete is the RMLD part time employee that takes care of stuffing and delivering the bills to the NR
Post Office. The mileage is to the Post Office.
3. Dell-Provide a list of all computer items purchased in 2011 and cost.
It is attached.
4. Northstone-What are we buying for$30K? Is the output from a PV array? Has this been installed
yet? If not,when is the expected? How is this accounted for purchase power or conservation acct. -
(Explain in detail)?
This is the RMLD rebate for a RMLD customer, Columbia Construction, installing a solar array of 101.64
kW at their facility in Wilmington. It is installed. The rebate comes out of the conservation charge account
as do all the other rebates the RMLD has given out for customers installing renewable projects. The
rebate is credited to the conservation account.
5. Premiere Global -This is the service we use for conference calls. No there isn't a PO with it because
we don't know the cost until the bill comes in. We did look into this type of service and found Premiere
Global to be the lowest.
6. Rubin Rudman -What is the status of Concord Steam?
I believe the Power &Rate Committee was updated on Concord Steam at the 12/5 meeting. RMLD,
NHEC & Rubin & Rudman met with Mark Saltsman of Concord Steam on 11/15/11. Concord Steam
signed contracts with City of Concord and State of NH for last piece of unsigned portion of output of
Concord Steam.
rhe construction has begun for access road paving and the scale foundation Permitting 99 90'0
complete Concord Steam will update their proformas RMLD ,anticipates that they will qualify for
lass RECs
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O'Neill
1. Fire Equipment Inc. -Who prepared deficiency report referred to in this invoice? Why were there any
deficiencies? What is being done going forward to prevent such instances?
Fire Equipment developed the deficiency report. The deficiencies occurred at 218 Ash Street because 1)a
smoke detector was found to be inoperable, 2)a pull station was removed because it wasn't needed, 3)the fire
alarm panel was moved to be more accessible.
Fire Alarm Equipment comes in once a year to perform the deficiency report and ensure that the systems are
working properly.
2. Lynnfield Police-Two slips missing, no documentation provided for two details paid on second invoice. The
Lynnfield Police check should be held until appropriate documentation is provided.
Invoice states Topping worked 8 hours- 7 am -8 am and 8 am - 3 pm on 11/4. Detail slip states Topping worked
lam -3 pm on 11/4.
Invoice states Conley worked 9 am- 1 pm on 11/4. Detail slip states Conley worked 9 am to 1 pm on 11/4.
Invoice states Conley worked 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm on 11/5. Detail slip states Conley worked 12:30 pm top 4:30
pm on 11/5.
Invoice states Romeo worked 12 pm to 3 pm on 11/5. Detail slip states 12 pm to 3 pm on 11/5.
Invoice states McCormack worked 7 am to 8 am and 8 am to 3 pm on 11/7. Detail slip states that McCormack
worked 7 am to 3 pm.
The paper work is complete for payment.
3. Northstone-For what year are the monthly distribution output statistics? Do we have a policy in place of
providing a rebate in advance?
The output statistics are based on design and average sunlight. This is an operational issue. There is no policy
in place. We do have a guideline in place for what we pay these projects.
4. SNI -We've had this temp for a long time. How long is this anticipated to continued?
This temporary worker will be no longer needed as of the end of this week.
Hahn
1.D'Alleva-Weren't the disconnects already replaced?
The were four 115 kV disconnects scheduled to be replaced in FYI 2. This is outlined in Section 9 of the FY12
Capital Budget.
2. DeFarrari-Shouldn't this CIT be shown on the summary sheet?
All Line Dept. personnel O!T is shown on the last sheet of the O/T statistics. I will put a copy in the Board mail
slots.
3. Ericson - Same question.
Same as answer for Item 2.
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Equipment Purchased Date Amount
9 cell Lithium Ion Battery 5/5/2011 $132.59
Toner Cartridges 5/23/2011 $729.40
Windows License 6/10/2011 $458.90
Windows User Client 80 Seats 6/10/2011 $1,476.00
Exchange Server Maintenance 6/10/2011 $895.24
Exchange License 80 Seats 6/10/2011 $3,412.80
$6,242.94
Latitude Laptop 6/20/2011 $1,031.00
Forefront Protection Exchange Server 7/13/2011 $456.00
VLA Windows Server Client 80 Seats 7/13/2011 $1,476.00
$1,932.00
Aw Dell PE R710 Server 8/9/2011 $7,084.66
VLA Exchange User Cal 2010 8/22/2011 $540.00
Dell Imaging Drum Kit 9/22/2011 $139.99
Dell Fuser Maint. Kit 9/22/2011 $199.00
$338.99
Dell Transfer Roller 9/23/2011 $28.56
Opti Flex Mini Tower Windows 7 11/8/2011 $1,273.58
Dell Power Edge T310 Windows Server 12/2/2011 $1,901.46
Dell Toner Cartridges 12/8/2011 $336.69
Total Purchases $21,571.87
Equipment Purchased Oats Amount Notes
9 cell Lithium Ion Battery 5/5/2011 $132.59 Additional battery for failed notebook battery.
Toner Cartridges 5/23/2011 $729.40 Toner for various printers(Dell sells for other manufacturers).
Windows License 6/10/2011 $458.90 Server license for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 to-the platform for the
new email system (Exchange 2010).
Windows User Client 80 Seats 6/10/2011 $1.476.00 Client Access Licenses(CALs)for above.
Exchange Server Maintenance 6/10/2011 $895.24 Exchange Server 2010 Standard Lifetime Support(2099).
Exchange License 80 Seats 6/10/2011 $3,412.80 Client Access Licenses(CALs)for Exchange 2010.
$6,242.94
Latitude Laptop 6/20/2011 $1,031.00 New Laptop for GM to replace four year old version.
Forefront Protection Exchange Server 7/13/2011 $456.00 Microsoft Forefront Anti-Virus for Exchange 2010.
VLA Windows Server Client 80 Seats 7/13/2011 $1,476.00 Client Access Licenses(CALs)for Windows Server 2008 R2-New Domain
Controller(DCRMLD).
$1,932.00
Dell PE R710 Server 8/912011 $7,084.66 First of three servers for Vmware ESXi.This enables us to vinulize multiple
servers on one hardware platform.
VLA Exchange User Cal 2010 8/22/2011 $540.00 Additional Exchange 2010 CAL's as we only had 80 seats and needed 10
additional seats.
Dell Imaging Drum Kit 9/22/2011 $139.99 Printer parts.
Dell Fuser Maint. Kit 9/22/2011 $199.00 Printer parts.
$338.99
Dell Transfer Roller 9/23/2011 $28.56 Printer parts.
Opti Flex Mini Tower Windows 7 11/8/2011 $1,273.58 2 new workstations to replace obsolete hardware and software.
Dell Power Edge T310 Windows Server 12/2/2011 $1,901.46 Bottom end (low cost)server to run vCenter Server to manage ESXi Servers.
Dell Toner Cartridges 12/8/2011 $336.69 Toner for various printers(Dell sells for other manufacturers).
Tota! Purchases $21,571.
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Jeanne Foti
From: Vincent Cameron
Sent: Thursday,January 12, 2012 5:15 PM
To: Richard Hahn; Phil Pacino; Gina Snyder; Mark Kelly(E-mail);William Seldon
Ce: Bob Fournier;Jane Parenteau; Jared Carpenter; Steve Kazanjian; Wendy Markiewicz; Jeanne Foti
Subject: Answer to Payables Question 1/9/12
Catsgodes: Red Category
O'Neill
1. Carpenter-At least two bills from FY2011. Why were these not turned in in a more timely manner?
Why some of these small purchases not handled through petty cash?
Both these expense issues were discussed with Mr. Carpenter.
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Jeanne FoU
From: Vincent Cameron
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 1:32 PM
To: RMLD Board Members Group
Cc: Bob Fournier; Steve Kazanjian; Jeanne Fob
Subject: Payroll Questions-January 17, 2012
CateVrlea: Red Category
Hahn
1. Schibilio-Why two different OT $806.92-930.657
Employee was given 2.25 hours of OR, which totaled$123.73 for settlement of a grievance that occurred
in late 2011. The OR was paid under his 2011 rate.
2. Lineman Overtime Sheet- Can we get this date, but for the current pay period?
If you mean can we get the Current Period and To Date for the Lineman, yes we can show it in the next
OR sheet.