Unmetered Non-Demand for Communications Equipment

Application:
This rate is applicable, at the City of Austin's sole discretion, to the electrical usage of each item of customer-owned equipment that is not on a premises receiving metered service but is directly attached or connected to City-owned electric distribution poles or transmission towers for the purpose of providing telecommunication, cable, internet, or other communication or data services, where metering is impractical because of multiple attachment locations and the monthly electrical consumption for each piece of equipment is reasonably low and can be estimated or predicted to a reasonable degree of accuracy based upon testing or manufacturer specifications. This rate may also be applied, at the City's sole discretion, to unmetered electrical usage by wireless telecommunication towers and related equipment located in City substations or rights-of-way.

The City will bill customer for such usage based upon the number of customer attachments drawing unmetered power from its infrastructure during the billing period and the average electrical consumption of each such attachment. The City may base its determination upon its own records, information provided by the customer, and/or information and testing independently obtained by the City. To obtain service under this tariff, Customer must first enter into a written contract with the City using a form that has been approved and promulgated by the general manager of Austin Energy or his designee. Invoicing and payment for energy consumed under this tariff shall be governed exclusively by the terms of such contract between customer and the City, notwithstanding any other City-enacted service regulations concerning such matters.

Character of Service:
The Character of Service provided by this tariff shall be alternating current, 60 hertz, single phase in accordance with the Utilities Criteria Manual prescribed by the City of Austin as amended from time to time.

Fuel Adjustment Clause (FAC) - plus an adjustment for variable costs, calculated according to the Fuel Adjustment Clause Tariff, multiplied by all kWh.

Customer will be assessed an annual customer charge of $ 72.00 per attachment contract and per communication tower, as may be applicable.

We make every effort to be accurate in displaying rates online. In case of conflict, the official tariffs on file with the City Clerk's office take precedence.