PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON
CASE NO. 21-0603-E-P
BLACK DIAMOND POWER COMPANY,
Application for a consolidated purchased power surcharge.
NOTICE OF FILING AND HEARING
On August 2, 2021, Black Diamond Power Company (Black Diamond) applied for revised consolidated purchased power rates, effective December 1, 2021. This proceeding is designed to consolidate the various elements of purchasing power into a single annual Commission review. Black Diamond has requested a purchased power surcharge of $0.0890433 per kwh. The proposed surcharge would result in a total annual revenue increase of $164,469. Black Diamond also stated that it has accumulated a total under-collected balance of $59,923 for its consolidated purchased power costs.
The average monthly bill for customers will be changed as follows:
$) Increase (%) Increase Usage KWH Usage KV
Avg. Avg.
Residential All Div. $3.59 2.60% 1,064.02
Med. Commercial Sophia $10.04 2.53% 2,973.35 12.63
Med. Commercial Clay $10.04 2.61% 2,973.35 12.63
Med. Commercial Mullens $10.04 2.72% 2,973.35 12.63
Large Commercial (No Customers)
Street Lighting All Divs. 7000L $0.25 1.83% 75
Street Lighting All Divs. 21OOOL $0.59 2.58% 175
Outdoor Lighting Sophia & Mullens 7000L $0.25 1.85% 75
Outdoor Lighting Clay 7000L $0.25 1.88% 75
Outdoor Lighting All Divs. 21OOOL $0.59 2.61% 175
The increases shown are based on averages of all customers in the indicated classes. Individual customers may receive increases that are greater than or less than average. Furthermore, the requested increased rates are only a proposal and are subject to change (increases or decreases) by the Public Service Commission in its review of this filing. Any change in rates and charges will not become effective until authorized and approved by the Public Service Commission.
This matter is scheduled for evidentiary hearing on October 28, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at the headquarters of the Public Service Commission, 20I Brooks Street, Charleston, WV 25301. Interested persons may attend the hearing and make public comment.
Anyone desiring to intervene should file a written petition to intervene within ten (10) days following the publication of this notice. All comments and petitions to intervene should reference Case No. 21-0603-E-P and be mailed to Connie Graley, Executive Secretary, Public Service Commission of West Virginia, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, WV 25323. The public may also file comments electronically at http://www. psc.state.wv.us.
BLACK DIAMOND POWER COMPANY
ID: 530476