Masoud Foudeh California Public Utilities Commission August 27 2019 Objectives for this Workshop To provide parties with an opportunity to evaluate existing legacy Demand Charge structures and to present alternatives to SDGampEs current DC methodology ID: 1042794
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1. Workshop on Demand Charges and Proposed Alternatives Masoud FoudehCalifornia Public Utilities CommissionAugust 27, 2019
2. Objectives for this WorkshopTo provide parties with an opportunity to evaluate existing (legacy) Demand Charge structures, and to present alternatives to SDG&E’s current DC methodology.To discuss and establish consensus about the appropriate principles and objectives of demand charge methodology in light of Commission policy goals and an evolving grid.Expected Outcomes:All Party Workshop report that includes:Realistic alternatives for DC reformNext steps describing detailed action plans to evaluate alternatives and implementation options.2
3. Commission’s Past Decisions on DCs D.14.12.080The Commission questioned the accuracy of Peak and Part-Peak Demand Charges as a proxy for contributions to Coincident Peak Demands. The Commission found “Option R” was of value and ordered PG&E to offer it.Option R allows solar customers to substitute TOU rates for demand charges.D.18.08.013 (PG&E 2016 GRC 2)“Heavy reliance on non-coincident demand charges (NCDs) is generally disfavored by our historic rate design principles because NCD charges do not reflect cost causation for primary distribution, transmission, or generation capacity costs. ““Rate designs that heavily rely on NCD charges also promote inefficient use of energy contrary to state policy goals encouraging economically efficient and socially beneficial energy usage. ““NCDs can discourage beneficial energy use, such as electric vehicle fleet charging (overnight or during hours with high solar generation), or Reverse Demand Response to encourage customers to use renewable energy that might otherwise be curtailed due to over-generation conditions.”3
4. SDG&E 2016 GRC Phase 2 (D.17.08.030):Ratio of Distribution Related costs not recovered through monthly service fee PG&E 2016 GRC Phase 2 (D.18.08.013)Commission rejected PG&E’s proposals to increase NCD but approved the settlement on condition that a small amount of cost recovery was shifted from NCD to CD.Approved option “S”(for Storage), which has higher volumetric rates and lower demand charges that are coincident and daily.SCE 2017 GRC Phase 2 (D.18.11.027):The Commission approved settlement shifting significant portion of distribution revenue collection from NCD to CD and TOU energy charges.4Commission Decisions on DCs NCDCCDPrior to the Decision65%35%SDG&E Proposal85%15%Final Decision39%61%
5. Petition for Rulemaking (A.18.11.004)A Petition for Rulemaking (PFR) was filed* in November 2018 in order to develop consistent and explicit policies on Real Time Pricing (RTP) and Demand Charges.Regarding Demand Charges, the petitioners* asked the commission to:Prohibit use of NCD.Move from a monthly DC to other alternatives such as daily DC.In D.19.03.002, the Commission denied the PFR on procedural grounds but invited petitioners to raise the same issues in upcoming GRC proceedings. SDG&E is the first GRC phase 2 proceeding since the petition was denied.* PFR was filed by CALSSA, SEIA, Enel X, CESA, Engie, OhmConnect and Stem.
6. Question from the Commission:Do SDG&E’s current Demand Charges align with Commission policies?Peak load shifting and other grid support objectivesCost causation principles in rate makingReducing greenhouse gas emissionsEnsuring appropriate utility cost recoveryEnabling demand-side load management solutionsAre there alternatives to SDG&E’s current Demand Charges that better meet the Commission’s policy objectives? If yes, what should be the criteria or objectives for evaluating the alternatives?6
7. Workshop Agenda7SessionPresenterTimeOpening RemarksCommissioner Shiroma10:00 – 10:05 AM Workshop Goal and ObjectivesMasoud Foudeh (CPUC)10:05–10:15 AM A Comparison of Demand Charge Alternatives Ryan Mann (Enel X)10:15–10:45 AM Alternatives to Traditional Demand Charges Tom Beach (Solar Energy Industries Association)10:45–11:15 AMBreak 11:15 – 11:20 AMDiscussion of Alternative Demand Charge Proposals and SDG&E’s August 12 filingBill Saxe and Gwen Morien (SDG&E)11:20–11:50 AMRecent and upcoming changes in SCE’s Demand Charge Rate Structures. Robert Thomas (SCE)11:50 – 12:10 PMDemand Charge Design and Option S.Daniel Pease (PG&E)12:10–12:30 PMLunch (not hosted) 12:30-1:30 PM Panel Discussion and Q/A Tom Beach (SEIA)Ryan Mann (Enel X)Scott Murtishaw (CALSSA)Daniel Pease (PG&E)Bill Saxe (SDG&E)Robert Thomas (SCE)Cathy Yap (CLECA)1:30 – 3:30 PMSummary and Next StepsMasoud Foudeh (CPUC)3:30-3:45 PMClosing RemarksCommissioner Shiroma3:45 PM