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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
OF WEST VIRGINIA
CHARLESTON
CASE NO. 20-0588-E-P
BLACK DIAMOND POWER COMPANY,
DOMINION ENERGY WEST VIRGINIA
Application for a consolidated purchased power surcharge.
NOTICE OF FILING AND HEARING
On August 4, 2020, Black Diamond Power Company (Black Diamond) applied for revised consolidated purchased power rates, effective December 1, 2020. 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 $0.0858226 per kwh. The proposed surcharge would result in a total annual revenue increase of $224,779. Black Diamond also stated that it has accumulated a total under-collected balance of $50,838 for its consolidated purchased power costs.
The average monthly bill for customers will be changed as follows:
($) Increase (%) Increase Usage KWH Usage KV
Avg. Avg.
Residential All Div. $ 3.74 3.50% 839.15
Med. Commercial Sophia $ 10.82 3.42% 2,427.99 10.33
Med. Commercial Clay $ 10.82 3.54% 2,427.99 10.33
Med. Commercial Mullens $ 10.82 3.54% 2,427.99 10.33
Large Commercial (No Customers)
Street Lighting All Divs. 7000L $ 0.33 2.47% 75
Street Lighting All Divs. 21000L $ 0.78 3.53% 175
Outdoor Lighting Sophia & Mullens 7000L $ 0.33 2.49% 75
Outdoor Lighting Clay 7000L $ 0.33 2.54% 75
Outdoor Lighting All Divs. 21000L $ 0.78 3.57% 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 29, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission will conduct this hearing virtually and will not receive any oral comment from the public at this proceeding. The Commission website, www.psc.state.wv.us, ,contains links to “Case Information,” “Submit a Comment,” and “Commission Webcast.” Members of the public desiring to review any documents in the case, submit a written comment and/or view the hearing, should use these links. Additionally, written comments may be submitted by US Mail.
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. 20-0588-E-P m1d 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