ABSTRACT
A complete rate schedule covers all rates, terms and conditions that are approved in a rate case. The non-standard rate schedule differs from the standard applicable rate schedule, as well as an experimental rate schedule, in the way it is developed and applied. As a rule, non-standard rate schedules are developed for large user customers that have either extremely large loads or unusual use characteristics that are not addressed adequately in base rate structures. Most non-standard rate schedules occur in larger utilities with diverse customer bases. Many utilities, through their UMA services, offer programs that encourage customers to reduce their demand needs by paying for or providing incentives for the particular items that favorably impact the utility’s demand shortfall problems.
