ORDER NUMBER
G-152-16
IN THE MATTER OF
the Utilities Commission Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 473
and
FortisBC Energy Inc.
Application for Approval of Receipt Point Fuel Gas Percentages
Effective November 1, 2016
BEFORE:
D. J. Enns, Commissioner
on September 28, 2016
ORDER
WHEREAS:
A. On September 1, 2016, FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) filed with the British Columbia Utilities Commission (Commission) an application to increase the Receipt Point Fuel Gas Percentage at Compressor Station 2 Receipt Point from 4.0 to 4.6 percent and at the AECO NIT Receipt Point from 1.0 to 1.1 percent, effective November 1, 2016 (Application);
B. FEI`s Rate Schedule 36 – Commodity Unbundling Service sets out the terms and conditions for marketers participating in the Customer Choice program (Marketers). Article X of Rate Schedule 36 states that FEI reserves the right to adjust the particular Receipt Point Fuel Percentage effective any Entry Date prior to November 1st provided FEI first obtains Commission approval of such change;
C. In accordance with Article X in FEI’s Rate Schedule 36, FEI is required to seek Commission approval of any changes in the Receipt Point Fuel Percentages and to provide notice to Marketers at least 30 days in advance of the effective date of such change;
D. Pursuant to Commission Order G-25-04 and under the Essential Services Model, all Commodity Providers participating in the Commodity Unbundling Service are to provide Receipt Point Fuel Requirement in-kind to FEI in its role as midstream resource manager;
E. The quantity of Fuel Gas to be provided at each Receipt Point is based on the Receipt Point Fuel Percentages as determined by FEI. FEI must submit a report on Receipt Point Fuel Gas consumption and collection and request any changes by September 1 of each year as set out in Commission Letter L-49-08; and
F. The Commission reviewed the Application and concludes the increase to the Receipt Point Fuel Gas Percentages is warranted.
NOW THEREFORE pursuant to section 63 of the Utilities Commission Act, the British Columbia Utilities Commission approves an increase to the Receipt Point Fuel Gas Percentages at the Compressor Station 2 Receipt Point from 4.0 to 4.6 percent and at the AECO NIT Receipt Point from 1.0 to 1.1 percent effective November 1, 2016.
DATED at the City of Vancouver, in the Province of British Columbia, this 29th day of September 2016.
BY ORDER
Original signed by:
D. J. Enns
Commissioner