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Home My WebLink About2018-09-20 RMLD Board of Commissioners Minutes i rR ° Town of Reading RECEIVED ToIA'rl �t F ,v = Meeting Minutes I('Sy M¢ A♦ . 1�[_l1.�:I'm J, ly9 A. .E ; j'1r25 Board - Committee - Commission - Council: RMLD Board of Commissioners Date: 2018-09-20 Time: 07:30 PM Building: Reading Municipal Light Building Location: Winfred Spurr Audio Visual Room Address: 230 Ash Street Session: Open Session Purpose: General Business Version: Final Attendees: Members - Present: David Talbot, Vice Chair John Stempeck, Commissioner Tom O'Rourke, Commissioner Philip B. Pacino, Commissioner Members - Not Present: David Hennessy, Chair Others Present: RMLD Staff: Coleen O'Brien, General Manager Hamid Jaffari, Director of Engineering and Operations Jane Parenteau, Director of Integrated Resources Wendy Markiewicz, Director of Business, Finance, and Technology Tracy Schultz, Executive Assistant Citizens' Advisory Board: Dennis Kelley, Chair Select Board Liasion: Vanessa Alvarado Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: John Stempeck, Secretary Pro Tem Topics of Discussion: Call Meeting to Order Vice Chair Talbot called the meeting to order and announced that the meeting is being videotaped at the RMLD office at 230 Ash Street, for distribution to the community television stations in North Reading, Lynnfield, and Wilmington. Vice Chair Talbot read RMLD's Code of Conduct. Public Comment Vice Chair Talbot welcomed Ms. Alvarado, who had no comments. Vice Chair Talbot welcomed Mr. Kelley, who reported that at the CAB meeting the previous evening, there was a reorganization and the upcoming budget meeting was discussed. There was no public comment. Approval of Board Minutes(Attachment 1) Mr. Pocino mode a motion, seconded by Mr. Stempeck, to approve the June 21, 2018 minutes, on the recommendation of the General Manager. Motion Carried:4:0:0. Report of the Chair-Vice Chair Talbot Page 1 1 Meeting of the Sub-Committee on the Payment to the Town of Reading Vice Chair Talbot deferred to Mr. Pacino, who stated that the Sub-Committee needs to schedule another meeting. Mr. Pacho stated that he himself has been considering freezing the payment for the next two or three years and then base the payment amount to reflect kWh sales. Ms. Alvarado asked if the report on RMLD's financial long-term outlook has been released. Ms. O'Brien explained to save money on an outside study, Ms. O'Brien prepared a report on RMLD's projected sales and distributed it to the Board. Releasing the study to the Select Board was discussed. Ms. O'Brien expressed concern because the Board Members have yet to provide feedback on the study. Mr. O'Rourke stated that releasing the study before the Board discussed its contents may cause more confusion if the board were to ultimately make a different recommendation. Vice Chair Talbot suggested putting the study on next month's Agenda. Ms. O'Brien also wanted to make it clear that the study includes recommendations but is not a proposal to the Town. Mr.Stempeck suggested stamping the study"Draft." Vice Chair Talbot commented that RMLD pays the largest Town payment of any Massachusetts municipal and that the money for the payment is coming from ratepayers. Vice Chair Talbot stated he would like to find ways for the Town and RMLD to save money by collaborating. Ms. Alvarado was receptive to that idea. Mr. Pocinc stated that he wants to make it clear that freezing the payment is his idea and not a proposal. It was agreed that Ms. Schultz would contact the sub-committee members to schedule a meeting as soon as possible. General Manager's Report-Ms.O'Brien Review of the General Manager Mr. Stempeck made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pacino, that the Board approve the General Manager Committee's recommendation that effective July 1, 2018, Ms. O'Brien receive a salary increase of four-and-o-holf percent, in addition to a $6,000 bonus, paid out as Ms. O'Brien chooses as ICMA, cash, or a combination of the two. Motion Carried:4:0:0. Review of Board Policies Vice Chair Talbot stated his wish to hold off voting on the change to Policy No. 30, stating he wants the policy to perhaps have more information on the topic of sustainable and renewable. Integrated Resources Division-Ms. Parenteau Community Engagement Ms. Parenteau announced that RMLD's Ride and Drive event, held in collaboration with Wakefield and Danvers, was a success. On Sunday, September 16 an estimated 75 to 100 customers attended and there were over 35 test drives. There will be a Tech Talk on Smart Homes at the Reading Public Library on September 27 at 7 p.m. RMLD's Public Power Week Open House will be on October 11 from 3 to 6 p.m.Wilmington is holding an open house for new and existing residents on October 15 at 6 p.m. at the Wilmington Library. Elementary School Art Contest materials are being distributed. The award ceremonies will take place in February. The historical calendar is in the works. Page 1 2 Integrated Resources Division-Ms. Parenteau Community Engagement Mr. Pacino asked about the EV rebate program. Ms. Parenteau replied that 31 rebates have been issued. 30 was the forget. Update next month. Starting to analyze residential load off-peak charging. Power Supply Report-May 2018(Attachment 2) Ms. Parenteau reported on June and July Purchased Power. Three years of energy costs and costs per kWh from 2016 to 2018. Energy costs went from$32.4 million in FY 16 to$31.5 million in FY 17. The estimated cost for FY 18 is $30.1 million. Liquid natural gas prices are at an all-time low and sales are going down. The average cost has gone from over 4.5 cents per kWh to 4.45 cents, which is a pass-through to customers. Transmission costs are going up an average of five percent each year. FY 16 $12.3 million 5.6 percent increase in FY 1710 $13 million and in FY 2018 5.1 percent increase to $13.7 million. Those costs are primarily for regional network service and are socialized throughout New England. Capacity costs for FY 2016 were $18.7 million and then increased by 6.9 percent in 2017 to just under $20 million. FY 2018 capacity costs were $25.4 million, which is a 27 percent increase. This is seen on customer bills as PPCT. RMLD makes no return from that charge. Ms. Parenteau then discussed kWh sales by class. declining trend, going down an average of one percent per year. Mr. Kelley asked if the CAB could get a breakdown of use by town. Ms. Parenteau answered in the affirmative. Engineering and Operations Report-June 2018-Mr. Jaffarl (Attachment 4) Mr. Joffari stated that the total spending on routine capital construction for the month of June was $68,523 bringing the year-to-date total to $1,360,110. Total capital spending in the month of June was $687,683, bringing the year-to-date total to$6,513,565, leaving $1,171,956 remaining in the budget. Mr. Joffari announced that progress is being made on routine maintenance. The rate of pole failure is decreasing. Infrared scanning showed no hot spots at the substations. Porcelain cutout replacement is 91 percent completed. Three underground subdivision upgrades were completed, and many more are in progress. Lynnfield has 19 pending pole transfers. North Reading has 9 pending pole transfers and 44 pending pole removals. Reading has 27 pending pole transfers and 18 pending pole removals. Wilmington has 28 pending Pole transfers and four pending pole removals. Reliability is improving. The larger-than-usual squirrel population is leading to more animal-caused outages. RMLD has squirrel guards but they don't always deter animals from making contact. Due to recent gas explosions in the Boston area, Mr. Pacino asked about RMLD's readiness in the event of an emergency. Mr. Jaffari explained that RMLD has an emergency management plan and has contractors to assist if needed. RMLD Procurement Requests Requiring Board Approval-Mr. Jaffari(Attachment 5) IFB 2019-01: 1151 Pole Replacement Project Mr. Jaffari explained that there are two lines feeding Station 4. Some of the poles on both lines were determined to be at the end of their life. Lost year one line was taken care of. This is preventive maintenance.The bid invitation was sent to 17 companies;five responded. Mr. Pacino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stempeck, that bid 2019-01 for: 1151 Pole Replacement Project be awarded to:Mass Bay Electrical Corporation for$120,585.00, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30, Section 39M, as the lowest responsible and eligible bidder on the recommendation of the General Manager. Motion Carried:4:0:0. General Discussion Ms. O'Brien announced that RMLD had a self-audit in preparation for the need to be OSHA- compliant by February 2019. M5. O'Brien explained that she asked the auditor to be extremely thorough and shot the RMLD fared well. In a verbal assessment by the auditor.The auditor has to prepare a final report and then a presentation on the results will be forthcoming. Page 1 3 General Discussion Meeting dates were discussed,and Ms. O'Brien stated that the CAB agreed to change the Budget presentation form two nights to one night.The Board agreed to some. Adjournment At 9:05 p.m., Mr. Pacino made a motion,seconded by Mr.O'Rourke,that the Board adjourn. A true copy of the RMLD Board of Commissioners minutes as approved by a majority of the Commission. John Stempeck,Secretary Pro Tem RMLD Board of Commissioners Page 1 4 READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES JUNE 21 , 2018 AND JULY 19, 2018 ATTACHMENT 1 READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING 230 Ash Street Reading,MA 01867 June 21,2018 Start Time of Regular Session: 7:30 p.m. End Time of Regular Session: 9:20 p.m. Commissioners: Dave Hennessy,Chair John Stempeck,Commissioner Dave Talbot,Vice Chair Philip B. Pacino, Commissioner Tom O'Rourke, Commissioner-Secretary Pro Tem Staff: Call O'Brien, General Manager Joyce Mulvaney,Communications Manager Hamid Jaffari, Director of Engineering and Operations Ben Thivlerge,Resource Specialist Jane Parenteau, Director of Integrated Resources Tracy Schultz, Executive Assistant Wendy Markiewicz, Director of Business, Finance and Technology Citizens Advisory Board: Select Board Liaison: Neil Cohen,Member Vanessa Alvarado Call Meeting to Order Chair Hennessy called the meeting to order and announced that the meeting is being videotaped at the RMLD office at 230 Ash Street, for distribution to the community television stations in North Reading, Lynnfleld, and Wilmington. Chair Hennessy then read the RMLD's Code of Conduct. Public Comment Chair Hennessy welcomed Mr. Cohen and Ms. Alvarado, neither of whom had comments.There was no public comment. Chair Hennessy explained that Vice Chair Talbot was participating remotely due to travel, and that all votes would need to be roll call.Vice Chair Talbot greeted the Commission and apologized for his physical absence. Approval of Board Minutes(Attachment 1) Mr. Pacino made a motion, seconded by Mr.Stempeck, to approve the April 5, 2018 and April 17, 2018 minutes, per the recommendation of the General Manager. Chair Hennessy called for a poll of the vote: Mr. O'Rourke: Aye; Mr. Pacino: Aye; Chair Hennessy: Aye; Mr. Stempeck: Aye; Mr.Talbot:Aye. Motion Carded. 5:0:0. RMLD Board Member Attendance at Citizens' Advisory Board Meetings Report-Mr. Pacino Mr. Pacino stated that he attended the CAB meeting on May 16th. The financial report, reliability and organizational study updates, and NEPPA conference were discussed. Mr. Pacino stated that he attended the Town of Reading Audit Committee meeting on June 13th. The Committee recommended that the audit be accepted as presented. There was no management letter. On June 20th Mr. Pacino attended the Citizens' Advisory Board meeting in Mr.Stempeck's place. The CAB reviewed minutes and discussed OSHA compliance and the new RMLD website. General Manager's Report-Ms.O'Brien Review of Board Policies Ms. O'Brien explained that RMLD is in the process of reviewing and updating its policies.To date, 12 have been completed, and five are being presented to the Board for review tonight. Ms. O'Brien stated that she would provide an overview of the changes for each policy.Policy No.7 Sick Time gives more responsibility to the General Manager,the Department Managers,and Human Resources for ensuring that there is no abuse of sick time. It General Manager's Report-Ms. O'Brien Review of Board Policies provides for monitoring for abuse of sick time and time off according to legislation and RMLD's collective bargaining agreements. Ms. O'Brien explained that Policy No. 9 Section 2 Procurement policy has updated threshold values due to changes in M.G.L. Chapter 164§56D. Policy No. 17 Tuition Reimbursement now outlines approved areas of study and clarifies eligible expenses. Ms. O'Brien explained that some schools are now allowing students to defer tuition payment until after the course is completed if the employer has a tuition reimbursement program. Policy changes now allow for that. Mr. Stempeck asked if professional education courses were included. Ms. O'Brien explained continuing education credits are considered training and are processed as expenses. Mr. O'Rourke suggested adding a line for supervisor signature on the reimbursement form. All agreed this should be done. Ms. O'Brien stated that NERC cybersecurity requirements for compliance were added to Policy No. 27 Use of RMLD Information Systems. Mr.Stempeck suggested adding language to Section D. Board of Commissioners to allow the Board to send pertinent data and articles to each other. Mr. Pacino suggested using the word .,educational" Mr.O'Rourke suggested changing "When in doubt:don't" to"When in doubt:ask" Mr.O'Rourke mentioned that policy provisions for data protection may be something to consider in the future. Mr. Pacino made a motion, seconded by Mr.Stempeck,that the Board approve the changes to RMLD Policy No. 27 Use of RMLD Information Systems,with the changes in Section II Item D that the word 'educational,' be added before 'procedural or housekeeping matters' and in Section III the last item in Section B replace the word 'don't' with 'ask.' Chair Hennessy called for a poll of the vote: Mr. O'Rourke: Aye; Chair Hennessy: Aye; Mr. Pacino: Aye; Mr. Stempeck; Aye; Mr.Talbot:Aye. Motion Carried. 5:0:0. Mr. Pacino made a motion, seconded by Mr. O'Rourke, that the Board approve the changes to Policy No. 17 Tuition Reimbursement,with the change to Attachment A: adding a line for Supervisor signature. Chair Hennessy called for a poll of the vote: Mr. O'Rourke: Aye; Chair Hennessy: Aye; Mr. Pacino: Aye; Mr. Stempeck;Aye; Mr.Talbot: Aye. Motion Carried. 5:0:0. Ms. O'Brien stated that the last policy for review is Policy No. 31 RMLD Vehicle Use. An insurance company accident form is in every RMLD vehicle. Instructions were added to the policy on immediately notifying a supervisor after certain types of accidents occur. Hands free device use was clarified. Touching a phone or electronic device is prohibited when driving. Mr. Pacino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stempeck, that the Board approve the changes to Policy No. 7 Sick Leave Benefits, No. 9 Procurement, and No. 31Vehicle Use, on the recommendation of the General Manager. Chair Hennessy called for a poll of the vote: Mr. O'Rourke: Aye; Chair Hennessy: Aye; Mr. Pacino: Aye; Mr. Stempeck; Aye; Mr.Talbot:Aye, Motion Carried. 5:0:0. Ms.O'Brien announced that state entities must be OSHA compliant by February 13,2019.A trainer will be coming in to RMLD for a meeting with the entire company. RMLD will be conducting a two-day self-audit at the end of the summer. RMLD already follows the APPA Safety Manual which is OSHA based. 2 Integrated Resources Division-Ms. Porenteau Power Supply Repot-April 2018(Attachment 3) Ms. Parenteau announced that she would be reporting on April 2018 purchase power and began with capacity requirements and imbedded costs from 2014 to 2018.In 2014 RMLD's April capacity requirement was 215,566 kW and the average cost per kW was$10.25. In 2018 RMLD's April capacity requirement was 222,431 kW and there was a significant increase to cost: $13.56 per kW. This was due to an increase in NEMA's capacity zone, which resulted in a 16 percent increase for the capacity year (which runs from June 1 to May 31). This is a $3 million annual cost increase. Capacity is based on the summer peak from the previous year.Ms. Parenteau announced that Ms.Mulvaney has started the Shred the Peak campaign. RMLD has a list of 2,000 customers who have opted in for Shred the Peak notifications.RMLD issues tweets and e-mailswhen anticipating peak usage.Chair Hennessy asked how people can participate. Ms. Parenteau explained that customers can sign up on RMLD's website. Ms. Parenteau then discussed purchased power and imbedded costs for fuel. April 2018 purchases, which are somewhat reflective of sales,were down significantly. Despite that, RMLD's average cost of power is still under five cents.Ms. Parenteau then discussed transmission costs over the last five-years, from 201410 2018.90 percent of transmission costs are through ISO New England which provides regional network service. Costs are socialized throughout New England and are based on monthly peak. RMLD's transmission providers are National Grid and Eversource. Costs are based on monthly peak and regional network charges and are forecasted to increase annually. Electric Vehicle Pilot Program-Mr.Thivierge(Attachment 2) Mr. Thlvierge explained that RMLD has started an electric vehicle (EVA pilot program for the summer called 'Electrify Your Ride'. Mr.Thlvierge highlighted the environmental and savings benefits of EVs and explained that there are three types of electric vehicles: plug-in electric hybrid (gas and electric, with a battery capacity less than 10 kWh , plug-in electric hybrid plus (gas and electric, with a battery capacity greater than 10 kWh), and battery electric vehicles (completely electric). Mr. Thivierge explained that RMLD is offering a $1,000 rebate for the purchase or lease of new plug-in electric hybrid plus vehicles and a$1,500 rebate for the purchase or lease of new or used battery electric vehicles. RMLD also has a residential EV charging station rebate for 100 percent of equipment costs (up to$500) for the home installation of level 2 networked ('smart') charging stations. Vice Chair Talbot asked how many other light departments have similar programs? Mr. Thivierge replied that RMLD is the only municipal in Massachusetts offering a rebate for the purchase or lease of a car. Ms. O'Brien explained that less people are coming in for solar. Ms. Parenteau stated that the rebate budget is $235,000 and $40,000 has been allocated to the EV program. Vice Chair Talbot stated that a collaboration with the Town of Reading could benefit both sides. The Town and RMLD should think creatively about future technologies.Mr.Encino added that he will soon be purchasing a new car and stated that zoning by-laws need to be tweaked. Ms. Alvarado stated that is a timely idea since Select Board is beginning to discuss Master Plan and the Zoning Board is updating their guidelines. Chair Hennessy asked if there's anything RMLD can do. Ms. O'Brien told Ms. Alvarado that RMLD can provide the Select board with specs, guidelines, and language regarding charging stations. Ms. O'Brien stated that RMLD is developing a program to approach refailors in strategically selected locations about installing EV chargers. Chair Hennessy asked if the EV chargers will be RMLD owned. Ms. O'Brien replied that only RMLD can sell electricity within its service territory. Unless a company installs a meter and provides charging to its employees for free the electricity must be sold by RMLD. Mr.Thivierge continued his presentation. RMLD's goal is to have 30 approved vehicle applications in five months and is therefore aiming for six per month.Six applications have been approved in June so for.Educational articles will be running in local newspapers and online on The Patch and the RMLD website.Information will be provided on billing envelopes and through e-mails to customers. RMLD will be of the Wilmington Farmer's Market on Sunday, July 15 to showcase and allow customers to test drive electric vehicles. 3 Community Engagement-Ms.Mulvaney Ms. Mulvaney announced that RMLD's new website launched on June 10. Content has been reorganized and the design has been cleaned up.The website is now mobile friendly. It's a responsive design so it adjusts to any screen. There will be an outage map. There are separate sections for residential and commercial customers. RMLD looked at analytics from its previous website and the most selected are now quick links. The News and Announcements section highlights current events and campaigns. Ms. O'Brien added that there is a calendar showing upcoming Board and CAB meetings. Mr.Talbot disconnected from the meeting. Financial Report-April 2018- Ms. Markiewicz- (Attachment 4) Ms.Markiewicz announced that she would be reporting on the first ten months of the fiscal year,ending on April 30,2018.Ms. Markiewicz stated that a FERC accounting trainer stated that the industry standard is to have three to four months of operating cash available. RMLD targeting two months understanding that there is reserve available if needed. Ms. Markiewicz then presented o summary of plant. As of April, total capital assets were $77.5 million. Of that$77.5 million, $52.5 million is infrastructure,which makes up the bulk of plant.Structures and improvements total$10.8 million,equipment and furnishings total$12.9 million (computer hardware and software, office furniture,fleet,tools, GIS,SCADA,fiber), and land totals$1.3 million.Ms. Markiewicz then presented a plant comparison over the last five-years. In 2014 structures and improvements started of$6.4 million and has gone up to $10.8 million. Equipment and furnishings has stayed flat because RMLD hasn't put a lot of money into office equipment or fleet. Infrastructure started at$49.5 million and has increased to$52.5 million. Ms. Markiewicz stated that year-to-date operating and maintenance expenses are on target for the budget. May looks like it will go over budget but the impact from the March storms does not seem to be as dramatic as anticipated. Engineering and Operations Report-April 2018- Mr.Jail (Attachment 5) Mr.Jaffari stated that year-to-date capital spending totals$5,007,896.$7,685,521 was budgeted for Fiscal Year 2018 so$2,677,625 remains.Mr.Jaffari stated that routine maintenance is going well and that RMLD is monitoring the tree-trimming program to ensure that if doesn't go over the amount budgeted.843 spans have been cut through April.There were no substation hof spots.Three underground subdivisions were completed in April and eight more are in progress. Lynnfield has 20 pending transfers and one pending pull pole. North Reading has 10 transfers and 49 pull poles. Reading has 27 transfers and 54 pull poles.Wilmington has 35 transfers and four pull poles. These numbers will be substantially higher in May and June because a lot of upgrades have been completed. Reliability indices are well below the national and regional averages for outages. Mr.Jaffari announced that all Fiscal Year 2018 projects are completed except for the parking lot. There was a round of applause.Mr. Jaffari stated that Fiscal Year 2019 projects are being started ahead of schedule. General Discussion Mr. Pacino suggested that the Sub-Committee Payment to the Town of Reading be listed as an agenda item for the next Board meeting and future meeting dates were discussed. Adjournment Mr.Stempeck made a motion,seconded by Mr. O'Rourke,that the Board go into Executive Session to consider the purchase of real property and return to Regular Session for the sole purpose of adjournment. Motion Carried. 4:0:0. A true copy of the RMLD Board of Commissioners minutes as approved by a majority of the Commission. 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ENERGY The RMLD's total metered load for the month was 57,931,718, which is a 5.97% decrease from the June, 2017 figures. Table 1 is a breakdown by source of the energy purchases. Table 7 Amount of Cost of %of Total Total$ $as e Resource Emmy Energy Energy Coats % (kWh) (Val Millstone 03 3,567,431 $838 6.07% $22,]54 115% Seabrook 5,]18,587 $592 973% $33,854 171% Stanbrook lMeooediate 101 $3524 171% $35,383 176% Shell Energy 9,90'allo $5752 16.86% 5569,980 2873% 1 1,771,368 $5.36 3.01% $9.530 048% Neste. 6,11000 $3345 11.27% $221,541 1117% ISO Interchange 13,260,435 $29% 22.559% $391,123 20.02% Nem.Cangeation $0.00 000% 496,015 434% Coop Resales 15,71a $14880 003% $2,339 012% ECF 3,360,000 $26M 5.71% $69.133 449% Flydm Projects• 1,401,396 $6619 2.38% $92.760 468% Sharma Watson Unit 262.846 $9033 045% $23,742 1.209h Saddleback/Jericho Wind 1,434,026 $7892 244% $113,171 570% Community Solar 845,862 $7316 1 44% 161,872 312% Eaelon 9,475,20) $3888 1612% $368.357 18.57% Stonybrooh Peskin, 143,250 $199.00 0.24% $28,507 1.44% Monthly Total 58,792,691 $3375 10000% $1984,037 100.W% 'PepFeNl, Woronoco,MOfm MYw,Turoer FaUs,Co/lin$Wones,,HaYery Ai AVinki Hydro Table 2 breaks down the ISO interchange between the DA LMP Settlement and the RT Net Energy for the month of June,2018. Table 2 Amount Cost %of Total Resource of Energy of Energy Energy (kWh) ($/MM) ISO DA LMP19,337,251 $29.41 32.89% Settlement RT Net Energy " (6,076,816) $35.82 -10.34% Seelement ISO Interchange 13,260,435 $33.40 22.55% (sublotaq Independent system Operalm Day-A4eW rmalional MaMmal Pnca JUNE 2018 ENERGY BY RESOURCE %mvv,aakPk U 5eob�nok 14.13% p For Shell riiergy 1 t4.54Y Hydro Projects 2.35% LSD mWchpnye 12.55'% NYPA CAPACITY The RMLD hit a demand of 135,950 kW, which occurred on June 18, at 5 pm. The RMLD's monthly UCAP requirement for June,2018 was 233,627 Ms. Table 3 shows the sources of capacity that the RMLD utilized to meet its requirements. Table 3 Source Amount(kWs) Cost($IkW-month) Total Cost$ %of Total Cost Millstone#3 4,950 24.76 $122,550 571% Seabrook 7,914 18.89 $149,495 6.97% Stonybrook Peaking 24,980 2.33 $58,233 271% Stonybrook CC 42,925 8.20 $351,959 18.41% NYPA 0 0.00 -$41,063 -1.91% Hydro Quebec 0 0 -$39,856 -1.88% Braintree Watson Unit 0 0.00 $12,343 0.58% 150-NE Supply Auction 152,858 10.02 $1,531,588 71.39% Total 233,627 $9.18 $2,145,249 100.00% Table 4 shows the dollar amounts for energy and capacity per source. Table 4 Cost of %of Arm of Energy Power Resource Energy Capacity Total cast Total Cwt (kWh) skWh) Millstone#3 $22,]54 $122,550 $145357 3.52% 3,557,431 0N07 Seabrook $33,854 $149495 $183.349 444% 5,718,567 0.W21 Stonybrwklntermediale $35,383 $351,959 $387,342 9.38% 1,004,192 03857 Hydro puabac $0 -$39,856 -tolerate 497% 00000 Shall Energy $569980 $0 $559,980 13.80% 9,909,800 0M75 N.AEVEOF $221541 $0 $221,541 5.37% 5693,000 00335 NYPA $9538 $41083 -$31,525 -076% 1,771,368 -0.0178 ISO Interchange $397,123 $1,531,588 $1,928,711 46.71% 13,268435 01454 Name Congestion $86,015 $0 -$86,015 -208% - 00000 EOE $89,133 $0 $89,133 2.16% 3.350.000 00265 * hydro Projects $92,760 $0 $92,760 2254 1,401,396 0Deal elect.Watson Unit $23.742 $12,343 species 0.87% 262,846 01373 " SaCdlebeck/,kncM10 $113,171 $a $113.91 274% 1434,026 00769 * Burlington 8 Community Solar $61,872 So $81,872 1 50% 845,682 00732 Coop Resales $2339 $0 $2,339 0.06% 15,718 014611 Exelon Energy $388,39 $0 E368,357 892% 9475,200 0.0389 Stonybrook Peaking $28,507 $58,233 $86,740 2.10% 143,250 06055 Monthly Total $1,984,037 $2,145,249 $4,129,286 10000% 58,792691 00702 *Renewable Resources;per RMLD Board Policy,any RECa are said to offset energy is for all ewtomers. RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES (RECs) Table 5 shows the amount of banked and projected RECs for the Swift River Hydro Projects through June, as well as their estimated market value. Table 5 RECs Sutmary 2018 REC RECs RECs BIO Revenue Revenue Classiiandon Projected Sold $ Potential Received Cr] 8.936 1,726 1250 $111,694 $21,575 NWl 2,398 459 1260 $30210 $5,783 MR/Cr/RVR61 15,909 2,988 12.70 =2044 $37,948 eln/RV,iR1 8,588 1,624 1270 $109,060 $20,625 W2 4906 940 2600 $127,808 $24,440 Totals 40,738 7,737 $580,623 $110,371 TRANSMISSION The RMLD's total transmission costs for the month of June, 2018 were$1,106,831.This is an increase of 19.75% from the May transmission Cost of$924,280. In June, 2017 the transmission costs were$1,305,840. Table 6 CuMM MPMh Last Month Last You, Peak Demand(kW) 135,950 107,880 155,746 EneW(kWh) 58,792,691 54,050361 60,903,283 EneWS) $1,984.037 $1845,175 $2,520.199 Capacity(5) $2,145,249 $2,135,703 52379,893 Tansmiselon($) $1,10831 $924280 $1,305,840 TMdI $5,236,117 $4,905,156 $6205,931 To: Coleco O'Brien Fro Maureen McHugh, Jane Parentea� Date: l�1 September 10,2018 Subject: Purchase Power Summary—July,2018 Energy Services Division (ESD)has completed the Purchase Power Summary for the month of July, 2018. ENERGY The PMLD's total metered load for the month was 71,666745, which is a 8.74%increase from the July, 2017 figures. Table I is a breakdown by source of the energy purchases. Table 7 Amount of Cost of %of Total Total $asa Resource Energy Energy Energy Costs % (kWh) ($/MUM) Millstone p3 3,656,197 $6.38 5.03% $23,320 0.82% Seabrook 5,905.203 $5.92 8.13% $34.959 123% Stanybrock Intermetiate 2,6811 $34A2 370% $92,520 3.26% Shell Energy 13.098,600 $5770 18.031/6 $755,749 26.00% NYPA 2,046,901 $5.25 2.82% $10,745 0.38% Nextel 3,550,000 $38.96 4.89% $138,302 4.07% ISO Interchange 15,789,480 $3524 2174% $556,434 19.58% Nemo Congestion - sow 0.00% $548 002% Coop Resates 6,110 $181.51 0.01% $1,109 004% EDF 11272,800 $36.40 11,39% $301.170 10.80% Hydro Prgecs' 2,008,171 $6935 276% $139.271 4.90% Braintree Watsan DNt 351,111 $62.11 0.46% $21,806 077% Sa Rfleback/Jadcho Wirel 1,070,934 $86.38 1.47% $92,509 3.28% Community Solar 965,215 $73.10 1.33% $70,561 2.40% Exalon 13,111,200 $44.15 18.05% $578.815 2037% S"throok Peaking 118,581 $196.98 0.16% $23,358 082% Monthly Total 72,638.493 $39.11 10000% $2,641,176 100.00% IeAsoaraa, WMea.."anRiver,runner Falls.Collins,Pionear, iwy Mils,Asoinook Ryaro Table 2 breaks down the ISO interchange between the DA LMP Settlement and the RT Net Energy for the month of July, 2018. Table 2 Amount Cost %of Total Resource of Energy of Energy Energy (kWh) ($/Mwh) ISO DA LMP22,093,167 $35.58 30.42% Settlement RT Net Energy" (6,303,708) $36.26 -8.68% Settlement ISO Interchange 15,789,460 $35.24 21.74% (subtotal) l Mep rdmt System OWalor Day-Ahead Locational Ma,rW Price JULY 2018 ENERGY BY RESOURCE env Exelor 18.05% i �Y Shell Energy I 18.03% J Hydro Prnlects 2.16% ISO Interchange .� 1t J4% CAPACITY The RMLD hit a demand of 152,472 kW,which occurred on July 3, at 3 pm. The RMLD's monthly UCAP requirement for July, 2018 was 233,627 kWs. Table 3 shows the sources of capacity that the RMLD utilized to meet its requirements. Table 3 Source Amount frWs) Cost($7kW-month) Total Cost$ %of Total Coat Millstone#3 4,950 22.75 $112,623 5.49% Seabrook 7,914 19.81 $156,747 7.65% Stonybrook Peaking 24,980 1.98 $49,550 2,42% Stonybrook CC 42,925 3.34 $143,515 7.00% NVPA 0 0.00 -$16,011 -0.78% Hydro Quebec 0 0 -$39,605 -1.93% Braintree Walson Unit 0 0.00 $113,603 5.54% ISO-NE Supply Auction 152,858 10.00 $1,529,165 7461% Total 233,627 $8.77 $2,049,586 100.00% Table 4 shows the dollar amounts for energy and capacity per source. Table Cost of %of Amt of Energy Power Resource Energy Cill Total at Total Cost (kWh) (VI Millstone#3 $23,320 $112,623 $135,943 2,78% 3.656,187 0.0372 Seabrook $3Q959 $151 $191,706 3.92% 5,905,203 00325 Stonybrook Intermediate $92,520 $143,515 $236.034 4.83% 2,688,020 0.0878 Hydra Quebec $0 -$39,605 -$39,805 -0.81% - 0.0000 Shell Energy $755,749 $0 $755,749 15.45% 13,098,600 00577 NextEmlEDF $138.302 $0 $138,302 2.83% 3,550,000 00390 ` NVPA $10,745 -$1Q011 45266 -DA 1% 204Q901 4I0026 ISO Interchange $556,434 $1,529,165 $2,085.599 42.64% 15,781 0.1321 Noma Congestion $548 $0 $548 0.01% - 0.0000 EDF $301,170 $0 $31 6.16% 8,272,800 0.0364 ` Hydm Projects $139,271 $0 $139,271 2.85% 2,008,171 00694 Beaman Watron Unit $21,806 $11303 $135,409 277% 351,111 0.3857 ` Sainleback/Jedoho $92,509 $0 $92,509 1.69% 110701934 0.0864 ` Burlington B Community Solar $70,561 $0 $70,561 1.44% 985,215 00731 Coop Resales $1,109 $o $1,109 0.02% 6,110 0.1815 Exebn Energy $578,815 $0 $578,815 11.83% 13,111,200 0.0441 Stonybrook Peaking $23.358 $49,550 $72,907 1.49% 118,581 0.6148 Monthly Total $2,841176 $2,049,586 $4,80.762 100.00% 72,638,493 00073 *Renewable Resources;per RMLD Board Policy,any Iii ere sold to offset energy cost,for all cmtwmera. RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES (RECs) Table 5 shows the amount of banked and projected RECs for the Swift River Hydro Projects through July,as well as their estimated market value. Table 5 RECs Summary 2018 REC RECS RECs BID Revenue Rover. Classification Projected Sold $ Potential Received a2 9,229 1,726 12.50 $115,356 $21,575 Mn 1 2,455 459 12.60 $30,928 $5,783 Ma/ci/ai/NH1 16,631 2,988 1270 $211,214 537,948 Ma/RI/NH8,937 1,624 12.70 $113,500 520,625 Mot 5,022 940 26.00 $130,572 $24,440 Totals 42,273 7,737 $601,570 $110,371 TRANSMISSION The RMLIJ's total transmission costs for the month of July, 2018 were$1,362,656. This is an increase of 23.11% from the June transmission cost of$1,106,831. In July, 2017 the transmission costs were$1,546,151. Table 6 Current Monti Last Month Last Year Peak Demand vW) 152,472 135,950 145.294 Energy(kWh) 12,638.493 58,792,691 66,553,229 Energy($) $2,841,176 $1,984,037 $2,709,058 Ca9aaty($) $2.049586 $2,145,249 $2,081,117 Transmission($) $1,362.656 $1106,831 $1,540151 Total $6,253,418 $5,236,117 $6,336,927 ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS REPORT JUNE AND JULY 2018 ATTACHMENT 3 N 0 O 0Qy S Y 0 O O N O 0 040 O) 06 E O a w U E O N _ 0 0 O O Q c U ND N .i V) o m � o .� C3 W * ; ( § Ptf42 ; lf § § ! IP ! ! § § Z ( cn . — \ /� � 7 � | } \ ` \ \ � \ \ \ \ � \ � r § \ \ \ 0) [ . — E \ ACL 0 _ 50 ga u 5 \ j \ : ! - \ — — ' ( \ ! \ ) ! ) § ! ) ; : \ \ f ! liKf / r ) ! ) ! / / : ® : > ! 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(_ ! ! z a z � 2 ! § I . § ( ! | ! § , $ / ] ~ , ! } | - | � - _ t ® a � 1111111 .. 00 1111111 ' Go ciz N $ N ? v � � N 'a 7 .2 3 1A � N II Loop � o o � o�td D Ev3 � O ➢ gip O Eu o xii3o ti S N N C lid � 3 N 0 N 00 3 O w d 7 u & E WV. RMLD PROCUREMENT REQUEST REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL ATTACHMENT 4 Reading Municipal wLight ,�x Deparment e RMLDxs �- 230 AshStreet ex R().Box 150 Reeding,MA 0186/0250 TeL(781)9611340 Wm: twwmdd.c. September 10,2018 Town of Reading Municipal Light Board Subject: IFB 2019-01: 115kV Pole Replacement Project Pursuant m M.G.L c.30§39M,on July 11,2018,an invitation for bid was placed as a legal notice in the Middlesex East Section of the Daily Times Chronicle and in the Central Register requesting sealed bids for the I I5kV Pole Replacement Project. An invitation for bid was sent to the following seventeen companies' Construct Connect Fischbach&Moore Electric Northeast Line Construction Corp. Group,ITC The Blue Book Building& Norlhiiner Utilities,LLC Construction Network Harlan Electric Company One Source Power, LLC Dagle Electrical Construction Corp. Mass Bay Electrical Corporation Power Line Contractors Deltek Maverick Construction ElecComm Corporation Project Dog McDonald Electrical Elcenor Hawkeye Corporation/MEC Power Group Sargent Electric Company Sealed bids were received from five companies: Harlan Electric Company, Mass Bay Electrical Corporation, Istothbne Utilities,LLC, One Source Power,LLC,and Sargent Electric Company. The sealed bids were publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. on August 1, 2018, in the Town of Reading Municipal Light Department's Winfred Spurr AV Room,230 Ash Street,Reading,Massachusetts. The bids were reviewed,analyzed and evaluated by staff and recommended to the General Manager. Move that bid 2019-01 for: I I5kV Pole Replacement Project be awarded to:Mass Bay Electrical Corporation for 5120,555.00,pursuant to M.G.L.c,30, §39M,as the lowest responsible and eligible bidder on the recommendation of the General Manager. The FY 19 "al et amount for this item is$160,000. cDon r Hamid JaRari Colo.O'Brien 115kV Pole Replacement Project IFS: 2019-01 Lump Sum Bid Bidder Price Pricing Notes Matting has been included in the Lump Sum pricing for access of the last Harlan Electric Company $152,140.05 two structures in the ROW,leading into the substations. These are structures 504-6 and 504-7. The matting price amounts to$20,00, If this matting is not required,the bid may be reduced by this amount. Mats Say Electrical corporation $120,585.00 Northllne Utilities,LLC $288,630.58 One Souris Power,LLC $257,000.00 Sargent Electric Company $401 BOARD MATERIAL AVAILABLE BUT NOT DISCUSSED 3 `e ME '^X mX �gX Y�X aX e3 o °� a €a nae rX o$X 'aX u4,ryX E Ee3 N x Yr x ; � mX 'n$X nX rym mX rs� 3z; nX nX 'n� 'OX mX «$$ $ $ 3 z. o m ¢ 4iYW m �r mYs xjYW _ '-m � z � ¢ ar zriX riX fart fiiX ; ii} From: Traw S h lt, To: RMLD Board Members Gmuo;"Dave Hennessy(Dd dhenna5yOamT Wnrl' Subjed: "and Payroll Questions for 9-20-18 Board Book Data: We maday,Septamber 12,2018 1:55:00 PM Good afternoon, AP: On July 131h there were no Commissioner questions. On July 201h there were no Commissioner questions. On July 271h there were no Commissioner questions. On August 3rd there were no Commissioner questions. On August 101h there were no Commissioner questions. On August 17th there were no Commissioner questions. On August 24th there were no Commissioner questions. On August 3151 there were no Commissioner questions. On September 7th there were no Commissioner questions. Payroll: On July 231d there were no Commissioner questions. On August 6 there were no Commissioner questions. On August 201h there was a Commissioner question about "Extra Regular" pay. This e-mail will be included in 9-20-18 Board Book. Tracy Schultz Executive Assistant Reading Municipal Light Department 230 Ash Street. Reading. MA. 0186 Tel: 781.942.6489