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UTILITY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
February 28, 2011 - 5:00 P.M. - Council Chambers - City Hall - City of Dover
Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate
times. When possible, please notify the City Clerk (736-7008 or e-m ail at
CityClerk@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
1. Yard Waste Collection Program
2. Generation Revenue Forecast
3. Power Plant FY 2012 Capital Investment Plan (CIP) Review
4. 2012-2016 Utility Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
5. PACE/NAES Monthly Report (December)
6. Adjournment by 5:55 P.M.
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Department of Public Services
Yard Waste Separation Plan
February 18, 2011
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BACKGROUND
Starting on January 1, 2011, the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) implemented a ban
on yard waste at the Sandtown landfill. Starting July 1, 2011 the DSWA will start enforcing the
ban. This ban was a condition of approval from DNREC to operate the landfill. The ban
requires all waste haulers to separate out yard waste from the municipal solid waste stream.
Haulers have the ability to dump yard waste at the landfill; however, it must be segregated from
the municipal solid waste and dumped in a different area. Currently, the tipping fee at the
Sandtown landfill for yard waste is the same as municipal solid waste ($72.00 / ton). The City of
Dover is not required to dispose of our yard waste at the Sandtown landfill and staff is reviewing
options to dispose of this material at other local locations to reduce costs. The separation of yard
waste from municipal solid waste will place additional burdens on City staff and our customers.
Failure to separate out yard waste will ultimately lead to monetary fines from DNREC; therefore,
we need to implement a plan that is customer friendly, cost effective, and produces the required
results. We will need to change a number of operational procedures, and we know our customers
will be open minded and patient with the changes.
This plan has three goals: 1) Comply with the DSWA yard waste ban; 2) Prevent increasing costs
to the City of Dover; and 3) Educate our customers on ways to manage their yard waste so that
they have a lesser impact on the overall environment and costs to the City.
STAFFING & VEHICLES
The City of Dover plans to pick up and dispose of yard waste materials using current staffing
levels and existing city vehicles, without the need to increase any related costs. Yard waste
collection will be provided on a year round basis.
CONTAINERS
Every property owner, homeowner and/or resident must provide their own private yard waste
container to receive service. The maximum container size is 35-gallons. If a customer does not
already own the proper size container, they can be purchased affordably at local stores. The
following is a list of sample prices found in Dover:
‐ 34-gallon square plastic container with wheels - $18.87
‐ 35-gallon round (heavy duty) plastic container with wheels - $19.40
‐ 32-gallon round plastic container without wheels - $13.98
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There is no limit to the number of private yard waste containers that can be set out on a weekly
basis for no extra charge. No metal containers will be allowed since they are easily damaged and
the city will not reimburse customers for damage to private containers.
NEW RULES
The City of Dover must adopt a series of new rules to accomplish the separation of yard waste
from regular municipal waste in order to avoid fines at the landfill, and to keep our operating
costs from increasing. These new rules include the following:
1) All household trash must be bagged and placed into the 95-gallon black container
provided by the City. No trash bags will be picked up that are outside of the 95-gallon
container.
2) All yard waste material must be placed in a privately owned, 35-gallon or less plastic
container. No metal containers will be allowed. The 35-gallon limit is intended to
prevent back injuries to our employees from handling containers that are too heavy.
3) Grass clippings, leaves, small shrubs, plants, weeds, small limbs and sticks can all be put
in the yard waste container.
4) Only, loose yard waste material can be placed inside of the containers. No plastic or
paper bags can be used. The use of bags inside of the yard waste container creates
operational problems at the landfill, since the bags need to be opened to demonstrate that
nothing is being disposed of that is not allowed in the yard waste section of the landfill.
5) Bulk yard waste (tree limbs, bushes, tree logs, etc) and bulk household trash (furniture,
large appliances, rugs, etc) will be collected on alternating weeks. Bulk yard waste will
be collected on the same day as recycling. Residents will be allowed to place bulk yard
waste at the curbside in an amount not to exceed 4’x4’x8’. Amounts over a single pile
of 4’x4’x8’ will be picked up for an extra charge. Small loose limbs must be bundled
using biodegradable twine. Large limbs must be cut into lengths less than 8’.
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YEAR ROUND SERVICE SCHEDULES
Weekly
An unlimited number of yard waste containers, 35-gallon or less in size, will be picked up on a
weekly basis, the same day as normal trash collection.
Bi-Weekly:
– Recycling schedules will remain the same.
– Bulk Yard Waste includes large limbs, branches and shrubs that do not fit into the 35-gallon
container. Bulk Yard Waste will be collected on the same day as the customer’s recycling.
– Bulk Household Waste includes all furniture, carpet, appliances and light construction debris
will be collected the week when recycling is not picked up.
Seasonal
– Leaf Collection will be expanded in an effort to reduce the amount of yard waste that is
placed into containers. Leaf collection services will be expanded by adding a second
collection season during the month of April, of each year, to allow residents to rake their
leaves and dead grass to the curbside for collection. The leaf collection schedule in the fall
will remain the same from October 15 to January 15.
YARD WASTE REDUCTION STRATEGIES:
Through our marketing and public education plan, we will encourage customers to implement
waste reduction strategies on their properties. Significant waste reduction is possible through the
use of backyard composting and mulching mowers. Landscape planning and other activities can
also significantly reduce the amount of yard waste generated from individual properties.
Reduction of waste equates to cost savings.
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MARKETING AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PLAN
The proposed yard waste separation purpose, schedules, and rules will be communicated with
our customers through the Dover City Newsletter, Dover TV, press releases, web and social
networking sites, advertisings, billing inserts, brochures, and public events attend by the City’s
Public Relations team. In addition, these same venues will be used to education people about
composting, mulching mowers blades, and landscaping strategies. We will explore providing
some public education seminars on household composting.
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Generation Revenue Forecast
City of Dover
March 14, 2011
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Understanding the cash flow scenarios is critical to long term planning and key
tactical decisions
PROBLEM DEFINITION
Several factors led analyze the cash flow scenarios for the McKee Run and Van Sant
• Changing market t structure – PJM RPM auction
• PJM reserve margins
• Unit age
• Plant life assessment findings
• Opinion that Units 1 and 2 may have about 5 years of remaining life
• Proposed high profile transmission upgrades
• Relatively light maintenance prior to new RPM market structure
• Unit 1 forced outage
• Capacity increases
• New generation options
Further, understanding when economic retirement is likely supports answering five key questions:
• What generation cash flows might Dover reasonably expect to earn?
• What should Dover be willing to spend on unit maintenance?
• What should Dover be willing to spend in the event of a forced outage?
• At what point should a catastrophic failure result in unit retirement?
• When might replacement capacity/ PPAs be required?
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Our approach leveraged the generation economic model Pace developed last year
APPROACH
• Economic Assessment: Develop unit-by-unit projected cash
flows based on updated strategic cash flow model developed
last year ILLUSTRATIVE UNIT END OF LIFE CASH FLOW, $000
• Forecasted End of Life: Identify point in time where 700
incremental cash is consistently negative 600
• Decision Rule: Estimate remaining unit cash earnings 500
Example:
potential at each year to determine maximum willing to pay for Remaining
400
an unplanned repair/ event Unit Cash
Flow at Year
• Monitoring: Update model as major inputs change (i.e. market 300
2014-15
prices, generation forecast, OPEX/ CAPEX estimates, 200
environmental regulatory changes, etc.) and consider ancillary 100
economic impacts (i.e. water and electric sales) 0
• New questions:
2011‐12 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15 2015‐16 2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21
‐100
– How will insurance rates change post Unit 1 issue?
‐200
– What equipment modifications will the insurance
‐300
company require? What will they cost?
‐400
– How to consider replacement capacity (i.e. W. Deptford,
Beasley, etc.)?
– Decommissioning cost?
– Capacity buy back – low risk, high cost?
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All of Dover units should continue to generate positive cash flows for another 15-20
years barring catastrophic failure
BASELINE CASH FLOWS
FORECASTED ANNUAL GENERATION CASH FLOWS, $
8,000,000
• By 2030 Dover could earn a
cumulative $55-60 million from
7,000,000
generation
6,000,000 – Cash flows squeezed in later years
5,000,000 as operating and capital expenses
rise
4,000,000
• Annual cash flow only negative in
3,000,000 2011-12
2,000,000 – 2011-12 cash flow position results
1,000,000
from capacity prices declining to
$110/ MW-day
0
– Without $400k capital contingency
2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15 2015‐16 2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21 2021‐22 2022‐23 2023‐24 2024‐25 2025‐26 2026‐27 2027‐28 2028‐29 2029‐30 2030‐31
‐1,000,000 (total across all units) cash flow is
‐2,000,000 slightly positive
• Revenues remain highly contingent
upon capacity prices and reliable
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 11 operations (low EFORd)
Note: analysis assumes a $100k capital contingency charge for each unit; model also assumes all capital is paid for from current year cash
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Generation cash flows should remain positive even if capacity prices fall
significantly
CAPACITY PRICE SCENARIOS AND IMPACTS
FORECASTED CAPACITY PRICES, $/MW-day
300
• The biggest risk to cash flow is declining
250 capacity prices potentially driven by the
200 MAPP project
– Capacity prices expected to drop 5% in 2015
150 when the MAPP project online and level off a
few years later
100
– DEMEC projects capacity prices will not drop
50 at all
• Capacity prices must fall well below
‐
2010‐11
2011‐12 expectations to turn cash flow negative
– A 38% drop in 2015 takes Unit 1 and 2 cash
2012‐13
2013‐14
2014‐15
2015‐16
2016‐17
2017‐18
2018‐19
flows negative in five years
2019‐20
2020‐21
2021‐22
2022‐23
2023‐24
2024‐25
2025‐26
2026‐27
– A 50% drop would d irive Unit 3 cash flows
2027‐28
2028‐29
2029‐30
2030‐31
Base Unit 3 Stress
negative immediately
Note: analysis assumes a $100k capital contingency charge for each unit; model also assumes all capital is paid for from current year cash
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Cash flows should remain robust even in the event of catastrophic failures
CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IMPACTS
FORECASTED ANNUAL CASH FLOWS
AFTER CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, $
9,000,000 • A forced outage too expensive to repair is
8,000,000
catastrophic and this represents a high risk
impact but low probability risk
7 000
,000,000
– For Units 1,2, and 11 short term negative cash
6,000,000 flows are quickly recovered in subsequent
5,000,000
years; this is not true for Unit 3
• Quantifiable economics of failure include:
4,000,000
– Foregone revenue
3,000,000 – Requirement to buyback power to replace lost
2,000,000
commitments
– Reduced fuel, O&M, and Capital expenses for
1,000,000
the lost unit
‐ – Decommissioning costs
2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15 2015‐16 2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21 2021‐22 2022‐23 2023‐24 2024‐25 2025‐26 2026‐27 2027‐28 2028‐29 2029‐30 2030‐31
(1,000,000)
(2,000,000)
Baseline Unit 2 Failure Unit 11 Failure Unit 3 Failure
Note: analysis assumes a $100k capital contingency charge for each unit; model also assumes all capital is paid for from current year cash; model
assumes capacity buyback at base residual prices; decommissioning costs not included as they are unknown and likely immaterial for this analysis.
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Potential cash flows are strong enough to withstand significant repair expense
HOW MUCH COULD YOU BE WILLING TO SPEND TO REPAIR A UNIT?
• Conversely – What would you be willing to pay for
NET PRESENT VALUE OF LOST OPERATING CASH FLOW the future cash flow? With a three or five year
Jan. 1, 2010 Forced Outage, $ million return:
‐
NET PRESENT VALUE OF LOST OPERATING
Unit 2 Unit 11 Unit 3 CASH FLOW, $ million
(5.00) Payback Unit 1/2 Unit 3 Unit 11
3 year 0.6 7.7 3.0
(10.00) 5 year 1.6 15.3 5.0
– As you approach the end of economic life future
(15.00)
cash potential diminishes and the amount you will
be willing to pay also declines.
(20.00) • Key questions:
1 Year NPV 3 Year NPV 5 Year NPV 7 Year NPV – What would cash flow reductions from early unit
retirement mean to Dover?
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– How is this risk mitigated today?
• Quality maintenance
• Capital replacement/ improvement
Note: analysis assumes a $100k capital contingency charge for each unit; model • Insurance
also assumes all capital is paid for from current year cash; model assumes capacity
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buyback at base residual prices; decommissioning costs not included as they are • Reserve funds
unknown and likely immaterial for this analysis; applied 6% discount rate. – Is the current mitigation plan sufficient?
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Understanding operational risk impacts and developing mitigation plans
NEXT STEPS
Monitoring operational risk position
• U d
pdate model as iprices and expenses h change
• Recall that capacity prices are fixed and known for three years forward, still permitting Dover insight into the
levels of exposure
• Buyback will take place in the incremental not base residual auctions. Historically incremental auction prices
have been less than those in the base residual auction, but the gap is l
closing. Our model assumes buyback at
the base residual price to be conservative.
• Older plants such as these will require more frequent small maintenance/ repair
• Environmental requirements
Evaluate Dover’s risk mitigation plan in event of catastrophic failure
• Unit condition monitoring and proactive risk reduction projects, especially for Unit 3
• City’s insurance policies: capital costs, lost business revenue
• Reserve/ contingent funds
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• Investment in training and skills
• Others
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New projects are highlighted.
City of Dover, Delaware
DRAFT Capital Investments Plan
FY 12 thru FY 16
PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT
Department Project# Priority FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Public Utilities-Power Plant
McKee Run Unit 3 Boiler Air Heater #1-EG 2 440,000 440,000
McKee Run Unit 3 Turbine Inspection #2-EG 3 348,000 673,000 1,021,000
Units 1 & 2 Life Extension #3-EG n/a 184,000 52,000 182,000 149,000 22,000 589,000
McKee Run Unit 3 Boiler Systems #4-EG 5 130,000 163,000 97,000 390,000
McKee Run Unit 3 Auxillary System Components #5-EG 4 113,000 143,000 261,000 25,000 542,000
Unit 3 FD & ID Fan Control Damper Upgrade #6-EG 2 92,000 92,000
Unit 3 DCS Computers & Software Upgrades #7-EG 1 85,000 85,000
McKee Run Unit 3 Air Heater Expansion Joint #8-EG n/a 70,000 70,000
Miscellaneous Capital Equipment Relacements #9-EG 1 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 55,000 335,000
McKee Run Demineralizer Control Replacement 10-EG 2 65,000 65,000
Van Sant Unit 11 Component Replacements 11-EG 9 50,000 97,000 143,000 290,000
McKee Run Switchyard Blast Walls 12-EG n/a 50,000 50,000
McKee Run Preservation of Structures 13-EG n/a 38,000 42,000 30,000 110,000
Units 1 & 2 Cooling Tower Life Extension 14-EG 2 25,410 37,260 91,000 75,000 228,670
Unit 3 Cooling Water Line Life Extension 15-EG n/a 25,000 350,000 375,000
McKee Run Unit 3 Stack Repairs 16-EG 1 25,000 50,000 75,000
Unit 3 Cooling Tower Life Extension 17-EG 1 417,390 461,290 878,680
Van Sant Capacity Increase 18-EG n/a 550,000 550,000
McKee Run Units 1 & 2 Stack Repairs 19-EG n/a 75,000 75,000
Van Sant Unit 11 Major Overhaul/Inspection 20-EG n/a 150,000 850,000 1,000,000 2,000,000
McKee Run Hot Water Boilers 21-EG n/a 70,000 70,000
McKee Run Unit 3 High Energy Piping Inspection 22-EG n/a 40,000 360,000 400,000
Metering System Upgrades 23-EG n/a 25,000 125,000 150,000
Units 1 & 2 Boiler Repairs 24-EG n/a 10,000 160,000 170,000
McKee Run Building Equipment Replacement 25-EG n/a 110,000 110,000
Public Utilities-Power Plant Total 1,810,410 2,180,650 1,839,290 1,736,000 1,595,000 9,161,350
GRAND TOTAL 1,810,410 2,180,650 1,839,290 1,736,000 1,595,000 9,161,350
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # #1-EG
Project Name McKee Run Unit 3 Boiler Air Heater
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 2
New Project: Yes Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $440,000
This project will perform the needed replacement of the boiler air heater casing, internal components, and structural members which were
identified during a planned unit inspection in October 2010. These repairs are required to prevent further deterioration of the air heater structure,
maintain the integrity of the air heater casing, and continued availability of the boiler to be dispatched for generation.
Justification
This project will be performed concurrently with other maintenance activities scheduled during the planned maintenance outage period.
Delaying this project will result in further deterioration of boiler performance and could result in the failure of the air heater and subsequent
unit forced out of service with loss of generation for an extended period of time. Would expect this project to be funded outside the normal
operating budget.
This project will be scheduled to take place during the spring of 2012 to coincide with the planned outage of Unit 3.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Construction/Maintenance 350,000 350,000
Miscellaneous 90,000 90,000
Total 440,000 440,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 440,000 440,000
Total 440,000 440,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # #2-EG
Project Name McKee Run Unit 3 Turbine Inspection
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Services Director
Category Electric Priority 3
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,209,000
This project will inspect turbine, generator, and auxiliary equipment to determine repairs needed to keep the unit operational and to assess
remaining life of the unit. Assess repair quotes, if repairs are needed, to determine best available options. This project will be completed in two
phases, an initial limited inspection followed by an extensive detailed inspection and repair planned outage. The first phase will utilize borescope
equipment to determine condition of components that can be observed through limited access locations along the turbine casing and through
turbine inlet valve/s. This inspection will provide a general condition assessment of a portion of the highly stress components of the turbine and
may provide insight into the extent of replacement parts needed to successfully execute phase 2. Phase 2 to be completed one year later will
include a full disassembly and inspection of the turbine and auxiliary equipment and a limited disassembly of the Generator. Added scope items
to 2016- minor turbine inspections-$160,000 and 2017 condenser vacuum pump refurbishments-$28,000.
Scheduled for spring of 2011 for phase 1 and spring of 2012 for phase 2. This project was previously in the 5 year plan as a 2014 project. The
project price is an estimated cost based on budgetary vendor pricing and does not include the cost of any major turbine component parts.
Justification
An assessment of the unit needs to be performed to determine condition of the highly stressed turbine components to assure continued reliability.
Documented condition of rotor blading during last inspection noted deterioration of 9th stage blades and temporary repairs performed. A
significant probability that the blades should be replaced. Additionally, high pressure rotor bore has never been inspected and should be
performed per industry standards. Consequences of delaying or eliminating this project include possible catastrophic equipment failure and
indefinite loss of unit availability.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
Construction/Maintenance 256,000 467,000 723,000 188,000
Other 32,000 111,000 143,000
Total
Miscellaneous 60,000 95,000 155,000
Total 348,000 673,000 1,021,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
Electric I & E Fund 348,000 673,000 1,021,000 188,000
Total 348,000 673,000 1,021,000 Total
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # #3-EG
Project Name Units 1 & 2 Life Extension
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $2,453,000
Replace or procure capital equipment.
Equipment includes the following:
2011-Turbine valve and first stage inspection-$170k, Oil lubricating system components- $10k
2012 – ID/FD fans and motors-$114,000, Boiler feed pumps and motors- $22,000
2012 - Condensate pumps and motors-$20k, K Heater level controllers-$20k, Circulating water pump motor-$8k
2013 - Boiler Inspection -$150k, condensate pumps and motors-$20k, Circulating water pump and motor-$32k
2014 – Boiler major inspection- $150k, Circulating water pump and motor-$32k
2015 – Main steam piping inspection and pipe hanger repairs-$105k, Boiler feed pump and motors-$44k
2016 – Boiler feed pumps and motors-$22k
Beyond 2016- Major turbine/generator inspections-$1400k, Feed pump recirculation valves-$60k,
FD fan motor -$12k, Steam air heater coils- $50,000, condensate pump and motor-$80k, Circulating water pumps and motor-$82k
Justification
This project is required to fund the replace of capital items that are expected to reach their useful life in 2011 to 2014 and will need to be
replaced to maintain plant system and unit reliability. Extended equipment and /or unit outage time will result from lack of funding this project.
This will have a direct effect on the cost of energy during the extended outage time as well as increase future energy capacity charges.
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
180,000 Construction/Maintenance 184,000 52,000 182,000 149,000 22,000 589,000 1,684,000
Total Total 184,000 52,000 182,000 149,000 22,000 589,000 Total
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
180,000 Electric I & E Fund 184,000 52,000 182,000 149,000 22,000 589,000 1,684,000
Total Total 184,000 52,000 182,000 149,000 22,000 589,000 Total
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # #4-EG
Project Name McKee Run Unit 3 Boiler Systems
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 5
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $962,000
This project will perform inspections of boiler systems to evaluate the remaining life of critical boiler and supporting system components.
Subsequent to those inspections, repair/ replacement costs will be developed for the major boiler components. Additionally, major critical
equipment of supporting systems which have already been identified as needing replacement or refurbishment will be addressed in this project.
Major equipment includes the following: Boiler, ID and FD fans and motors, boosted overfire air fan and motor. Equipment repairs added to this
project beyond 2016, include major boiler inspection, chemical cleaning and repairs to air heater. This is a multi-year project beginning in 2012
and continuing into 2017. In general, most work activities will require planned outages and therefore will be scheduled to coincide with planned
outages.
Justification
Critical system equipment represent components that, if they fail, will result in lose of generation and or capacity. Identifying the condition of
critical components will allow for proper prioritization of maintenance activities and resources. Delaying this project could result in the failure of
critical unit equipment and subsequent loss of generation and or capacity. More importantly, component failure could also result in safety risk
to personnel
This project will performed concurrently with several other projects intended to determine the condition of the all McKee Run Unit 3 critical
equipment. Reference McKee Run Unit 3 Turbine Inspection Project and McKee Run Unit 3 Auxiliary System Component Project.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
Construction/Maintenance 90,000 113,000 87,000 290,000 572,000
Other 10,000 15,000 25,000
Total
Miscellaneous 30,000 35,000 10,000 75,000
Total 130,000 163,000 97,000 390,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
Electric I & E Fund 130,000 163,000 97,000 390,000 572,000
Total 130,000 163,000 97,000 390,000 Total
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # #5-EG
Project Name McKee Run Unit 3 Auxillary System Components
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 4
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $598,000
This project will perform inspections and repairs of Unit auxiliary system components that have been identified as critical through the plant life
assessment study. Critical auxiliary systems components are those components that could result in unit load reduction or outage with
consequential loss of capacity and / or generating although they would not individually affect the long range financial viability of the unit.
Components identified include Boiler feed pumps and motors, condensate pumps and motors, circulating water pumps and motors, feedwater
heater #5. This project captures the costs of the replacement/ refurbishment multiple components.This is a multi-year project beginning in 2012
and continuing into 2015.
Justification
Critical system components that, if they fail, will result in loss of generation and or capacity. Addressing these assets in a systematic fashion will
result in minimizing forced outages and eliminating major maintenance expenses associated with component failure. Performing work work as
scheduled will also levelize maintenance expenditures. Delaying this project could result in the failure of critical unit equipment and subsequent
lose of generation and or capacity.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
Construction/Maintenance 75,000 80,000 130,000 24,000 309,000 56,000
Other 3,000 6,000 6,000 1,000 16,000
Total
Miscellaneous 35,000 57,000 125,000 217,000
Total 113,000 143,000 261,000 25,000 542,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
Electric I & E Fund 113,000 143,000 261,000 25,000 542,000 56,000
Total 113,000 143,000 261,000 25,000 542,000 Total
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # #6-EG
Project Name Unit 3 FD & ID Fan Control Damper Upgrade
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 2
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $92,000
Replace the 8 existing pneumatic Forced Draft (FD) & Induced Draft (ID) Fan control & isolation operators with electric drive operators.
Justification
To have a more repeatable control of the fan control damper position and a more reliable controller. Extreme weather conditions have affected
the operability and repeatability of these large pneumatic controllers. Additionally, parts for the existing controllers are becoming hard to find.
The electric drive operators will not be affected by weather and they will provide repeatable control with far less hysteresis than the pneumatic
drives. This will provide greater capability to tune the boiler combustion process resulting in improved unit efficiency and stack emissions.
Completing this project will result in a more reliable system that will improve the efficiency of the fans and boiler and will help ensure
compliance with our current air permits.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Miscellaneous 92,000 92,000
Total 92,000 92,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 92,000 92,000
Total 92,000 92,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # #7-EG
Project Name Unit 3 DCS Computers & Software Upgrades
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 1
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $85,000
This project will replace the 7 existing Digital Control System (DCS) computers (servers-4, clients-2 and logic developer-1) and upgrade the
ABB software that is being used to control the Boiler Master/ Electro Hydraulic Control (EHC) System and the Burner Management System that
are located in Unit 3 control room (clients) and in the Net 90 control room (server and logic developer). This will ensure that when Unit 3 is
called upon to operate that the plants staff will be able to start on bring Unit 3 on line with no outages.
The project is estimated to be completed in 2012. The computer and ABB controls upgrade would allow the system to operate faster and be more
reliable. Additionally, life cycle of these computer systems is typically 5 to 6 years.
Justification
The DCS computers were installed in March of 2003 as part of the Over-Fired Air Project. These computers are in service 24/7 and due to their
run time and the life expectancy of the computers, the need to change out the computer and upgrade the ABB control system is consistent with
COD IT protocol of changing out computers after five years. By upgrading the computers and the control software, the plant will have a more
reliable system. Included in the software upgrade is an improvement in the redundancy of the EHC Computers. Due to the age of the computers,
one of the computers could crash resulting in Unit 3 not be available to run when called upon.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Miscellaneous 85,000 85,000
Total 85,000 85,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 85,000 85,000
Total 85,000 85,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # #8-EG
Project Name McKee Run Unit 3 Air Heater Expansion Joint
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: Yes Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $205,000
This project will replace the Unit 3 boiler air heater, hot air outlet expansion joint which has reached the end of its’ useful life. During Unit 3
operations in August of 2010, a thermographic survey detected multiple cracks in this expansion joint. The work is scheduled to be completed in
the spring of 2011. The added expansion joint replacements will be scheduled for 2012 (air heater hot gas inlet ) and 2016 (air heater hot gas
outlet).
Justification
This expansion joint has failed in multiple locations, allowing hot air to escape from the ductwork going to the boiler. This has a direct impact
on the performance of the Unit, limiting capacity and reducing efficiency. Replacement of this expansion joint is necessary in order to recover
unit efficiency. This project will be implemented in 2011 and be completed in 2017.
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
65,000 Construction/Maintenance 70,000 70,000 70,000
Total Total 70,000 70,000 Total
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
65,000 Electric I & E Fund 70,000 70,000 70,000
Total Total 70,000 70,000 Total
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # #9-EG
Project Name Miscellaneous Capital Equipment Relacements
Type Equipment Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 1
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $486,000
Replace or procure capital equipment valued between $5,000 and $25,000.
Equipment includes the following:
Fiscal 2011- cooling water booster pumps- $20k, Control valves- $15k, Unit 1 boiler feed pump-25k, boiler safety and control valves-$16k
Fiscal 2012- Station critical pumps and motors-$40k, cooling tower fan drives- $6k, HVAC and process Equipment motors and breakers-$10k,
minor boiler tube repairs-$14k
Fiscal 2013- #1 and #3 elevator mechanical components-20k, Units 1,2 and 3 Pilot gas piping and instrumentation component inspections-
$50,000,
Fiscal 2014 - Station critical pumps and motors- $20k, Boiler system safety and control valves -$30,000, minor boiler tube repairs-$20
Items listed above are not inclusive of all years but represent the first several years of the project.
Justification
This project is required to fund the replace of capital items that are expected to reach their useful life in 2011 and beyond that have not been
identified in other Capital projects and will need to be replaced to maintain plant system and unit reliability.
Extended equipment and /or unit outage time will result from lack of funding this project. This will have a direct effect on the cost of energy
during the extended outage time as well as increase future energy capacity charges.
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
71,000 Miscellaneous 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 55,000 335,000 80,000
Total Total 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 55,000 335,000 Total
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
71,000 Electric I & E Fund 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 55,000 335,000 80,000
Total Total 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 55,000 335,000 Total
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 10-EG
Project Name McKee Run Demineralizer Control Replacement
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 2
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $65,000
This project will replace the existing demineralizer control system with a state of the art solid state programmable controller. Replacement to be
completed in 2012.
The system has been reliable over its operating life, but parts are getting harder to find, and maintenance of the system controls is increasing.
The cost identified assumes the replacement of the controls only.
Justification
The existing demineralizer system is a 1960’s vintage. Replacing of the existing controls on the system would improve reliability. Replacement
parts for our current system are becoming obsolete and hard to locate.
If we were to have a major problem with the demineralizer system, it could impact the unit run time and could result in a forced outage. Repairs
requiring an extended outage of the demineralizer system would require having a portable demineralizer brought in and temporarily hooked up
until the repairs were made and the system put back in service.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Construction/Maintenance 65,000 65,000
Total 65,000 65,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 65,000 65,000
Total 65,000 65,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 11-EG
Project Name Van Sant Unit 11 Component Replacements
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority 9 --
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,340,000
Replace or procure capital equipment valued between $5,000 and $25,000.
Equipment includes the following:
Process equipment motors (2012) - $22k (2014) - $7k
Station critical system pumps and blowers (2012) - $15k and (2014) - $30k
Cooling/Circulating Water pumps and motors (2012) - $13k and (2014) - $10k
Rebuild of Black Start- Starting Diesel Engine (2014) - $30k
Air Intake System Filtration System (2014) - $20k
2016- Generator , stack, and lube oil pump inspections-$140k
Beyond 2016- combustion and hot gas path inspections- $1,050k
Justification
This project is required to fund the replace of capital items that are expected to reach their useful life in 2012 and beyond and will need to be
replaced or refurbished to maintain plant system and unit reliability. Extended equipment and /or unit outage time will result from lack of
funding this project. This will have a direct effect on the cost of energy during the extended outage time as well as increase future energy
capacity charges. This project will be implemented in 2012 and continue through 2016.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
Construction/Maintenance 50,000 97,000 143,000 290,000 1,050,000
Total 50,000 97,000 143,000 290,000 Total
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
Electric I & E Fund 50,000 97,000 143,000 290,000 1,050,000
Total 50,000 97,000 143,000 290,000 Total
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-EG
Project Name McKee Run Switchyard Blast Walls
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: Yes Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $50,000
This project will install blast walls between the auxiliary transformers in the McKee Run Switchyard. There is a possibility, if the walls are built,
there may be a reduction in insurance premium costs, but that cost is undetermined at this time. Recommendation from the insurance company
to install blast walls between our transformers. In addition, safety of personnel working in the plant and that of the citizens living outside the
plant perimeter could be affected by flying debris. There is a possibility, if the walls are built, there may be a reduction in insurance premium
costs, but that cost is undetermined at this time.
Justification
Per NFPA, outdoor oil-insulated transformers should be separated from adjacent structures and from each other by firewalls, spatial separation,
or other approved means for the purpose of limiting the damage and potential spread of fire from a transformer failure. There is a greater risk of
damage to equipment the longer the project is delayed. If damage occurs there will be high replacement/repair costs of the affected transformers,
high possibility of lost revenue from Units 1 and 2 generation, and an increase in City of Dover budget in terms of having to purchase additional
capacity due to the loss of the generating capacity of Units 1 and 2.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 10,000 10,000
Construction/Maintenance 40,000 40,000
Total 50,000 50,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 50,000 50,000
Total 50,000 50,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 13-EG
Project Name McKee Run Preservation of Structures
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $110,000
This project includes sandblasting and painting the plant structures along with the retirement of equipment placed out of service. This work will
be completed over several fiscal year budgets starting in 2012 and completing in 2014
Justification
Structural steel painting is needed in various areas throughout the plant proper as well as various outbuildings on the plant property to maintain
the physical building structures and equipment in an acceptable condition and prevent further deterioration. This project represents a minimum
preservation and maintenance of structures consistent with the expected life of the station. Consequences of delaying or eliminating this project
will result in the acceleration of deterioration of plant structures and larger future costs associated with strutual repairs.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Construction/Maintenance 38,000 42,000 30,000 110,000
Total 38,000 42,000 30,000 110,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 38,000 42,000 30,000 110,000
Total 38,000 42,000 30,000 110,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 14-EG
Project Name Units 1 & 2 Cooling Tower Life Extension
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 2
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $477,400
This project will repair the cooling tower decking, mechanical and internal structure on Unit 1 and 2 Cooling Tower. This is significantly
important to the upcoming discharge limit that is being proposed by the Delaware River Basin Committee (DRBC). Note: The project scope
added refurbishment of fans, motors and drives in FY 2016 and 2017. This repair/replacement work will extend the service life of the tower a
minimum of ten years.
Justification
The cooling tower decking has reached its serviceable life and is in need of immediate replacement in order to maintain its current thermal
efficiency as well as its structural integrity. Continued deterioration of the tower will effect unit performance and will limit the unit full load
capability. In order to extend the life of the plant, these repairs/ replacements will be required. Additionally this will aid in meeting the discharge
temperature limitations that is being actively sought by the DRBC (Delaware river Basin Commission). The integrity of the cooling tower
decking and main structure frame work has become an issue. Continued deterioration of the cooling tower wood members and fan decking could
result in an employee related accident or equipment failure. Also continued deterioration of the cooling tower performance will lead to load
reductions on the unit during periods of high ambient temperatures. This will occur during the time period when generation costs are at their
peak.
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
173,730 Miscellaneous 25,410 37,260 91,000 75,000 228,670 75,000
Total Total 25,410 37,260 91,000 75,000 228,670 Total
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
173,730 Electric I & E Fund 25,410 37,260 91,000 75,000 228,670 75,000
Total Total 25,410 37,260 91,000 75,000 228,670 Total
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 15-EG
Project Name Unit 3 Cooling Water Line Life Extension
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $375,000
This project will inspect and repair the underground cooling water line from the Unit 3 condenser to the cooling tower. A condition assessment
and life evaluation will be performed on this pipe in 2012 to develop a repair/replace action plan to address the suitability for continued
operation as well as extending the life of the piping beyond 2015. The actual repairs will be completed in 2014. We would expect this project to
be funded outside the normal operating budget. Completion of the project as scheduled will eliminate the need to add additional O&M funding
for emergency repairs in future years. The condition assessment will be completed in 2012with the repair/construction work to be completed in
2014. The results of the condition assessment will determine what action plan will be developed. The budgeted costs assume repairs of the lines
(2) from the cooling tower to the plant exterior wall.
Justification
The condition of the underground cooling water line has required numerous repairs over the life of the plant and is expected to reach its useful
life in the 2012-2015 time period. It is expected that the repair frequency will accelerate over the next several years as the internal pipe coating
continues to degrade. Delaying this project beyond 2014 will increase the risk of a failure causing an extended unit outage to repair or replace the
failed pipe as well incur water spillage to the ground. Additional budget dollars will need to be allocated to repair/ replace sections of piping.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 25,000 25,000
Miscellaneous 350,000 350,000
Total 25,000 350,000 375,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 25,000 350,000 375,000
Total 25,000 350,000 375,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 16-EG
Project Name McKee Run Unit 3 Stack Repairs
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 1
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $75,000
An inspection will be made and assessment will be made from the inspection to determine the remaining life of the stack and also provide cost of
any repairs required to extend the life of the stack for 15 to 20 yrs. Repairs to the stack lining and exterior will be made in order to allow
continued operation of Unit 3. A determination for the necessity of repairs to Unit 3 stack will be performed on an annual basis. An internal and
external inspection will be performed by outside consultant in 2012.
Justification
Current plans are to contract for an external and internal inspection in 2012 to develop an action plan to extend the life of the stack as well as
develop costs for the repairs of the stack by outside contractors. We will perform in-house inspections of the stack on an annual basis until 2015
at which time we will contract for needed repairs as determined by the 2012 and subsequent yearly inspections. Delaying necessary repairs could
lead to more costly repairs in the future, unplanned forced outage on Unit 3, fall out of internal material upon the surrounding community and
potential injury to employees. Earnings from the sale of capacity may also be affected.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Miscellaneous 25,000 50,000 75,000
Total 25,000 50,000 75,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 25,000 50,000 75,000
Total 25,000 50,000 75,000
Budget Impact/Other
Due to the reduced operation of Unit 3, the plan is to inspect the stack in fiscal year 2012. The repair portion of the project has been moved out
to fiscal year 2014 /15. The plan is to perform regular assessments of the internal condition to the stack, then determine when repairs may be
necessary. Severe damage may move the repairs to an earlier date however the reduced run time of Unit 3 may afford an ability to postpone
repairs to a later date.
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 17-EG
Project Name Unit 3 Cooling Tower Life Extension
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 1
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,277,018
This project will repair the cooling tower decking, mechanical and internal structure on Unit 3 Cooling Tower. The repairs/replacements include
a new design on Unit 3 Cooling Tower to improve heat transfer and assure that the discharge temperature of the cooling tower continues to meet
regulatory requirements. This is significantly important to the upcoming discharge limit that is being proposed by the Delaware River Basin
Committee (DRBC). Inspection of the tower was completed in 2009. Engineering and bid cycle to be completed in 2010 within the operations
budget. The installation work to be completed in 2012 and 2013. This repair / replacement work will extend the service life of the towers five to
ten years.
Justification
The cooling tower is nearing the end of life its serviceable life and is expected to impact the cooling tower performance to an extent that it will
also affect unit performance and will limit the unit full load capability. In order to extend the life of the plant, these repairs/ replacements will be
required as well as aid in meeting the discharge temperature limitations that is being actively sought by the DRBC. The integrity of the cooling
tower decking and main structure frame work has become an issue. Continued deterioration of the cooling tower wood members and fan decking
could result in an employee related accident or equipment failure. Also continued deterioration of the cooling tower performance will lead to
load reductions on the unit during periods of high ambient temperatures. This will occur during the time period when generation costs are at their
peak.
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
398,338 Construction/Maintenance 417,390 461,290 878,680
Total Total 417,390 461,290 878,680
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
398,338 Electric I & E Fund 417,390 461,290 878,680
Total Total 417,390 461,290 878,680
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 18-EG
Project Name Van Sant Capacity Increase
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: Yes Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $550,000
This project will increase the electric generation output of the VanSant Unit 11 gas turbine generator by installing technology specifically
designed to decrease the air inlet temperatures to the gas turbine during high ambient air temperature days. This project is dependent on
obtaining favorable payback as determined by an evaluation of available technologies conducted as part of a strategically budgeted initiative that
will determine the most cost effective technology to utilize. This initiative is contained in the 2012 Strategic level of the Power Plant O&M
budget. The project is estimated to be completed in 2013. Multiple technologies to achieve the increased generator output will be evaluated in
2012
Justification
This project will provide a positive cash flow within 5 years of installation as the City of Dover will benefit through additional capacity and
generation sales. Each year this project is delayed will result in lost revenue opportunity to the City of Dover.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 75,000 75,000
Construction/Maintenance 475,000 475,000
Total 550,000 550,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 550,000 550,000
Total 550,000 550,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 19-EG
Project Name McKee Run Units 1 & 2 Stack Repairs
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life 15-20 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $75,000
Repairs to the stack lining and exterior will be made in order allow continued operation of these units. In addition, an assessment will be made to
determine the remaining life of the stack and also provide cost of any repairs required to extend the life of the stack for another 15 to 20 yrs. Due
to the reduced operation of Units 1 & 2, the project has been moved out to fiscal year 2013. Plans to perform regular assessments of the internal
damage to the common stack will determine when future repairs may be necessary. Severe damage may move the repairs to an earlier date
however the reduced run time of Units 1 & 2 may continue to afford the plant the ability to postpone repairs to a later date past the proposed.
The current expectation is to perform the repairs in fiscal year 2013.
A determination for the necessity of repairs to Units 1 & 2 common stack will be performed on an annual basis. An internal and external
inspection will be performed by outside consultant in 2011.
Justification
Current plans are to perform in-house inspections of the stack on an annual basis and to contract the repairs of the stack by outside contractors.
Delaying necessary repairs could lead to more costly repairs in the future, simultaneous unplanned forced outages on both Units 1 & 2, fall out of
internal material upon the surrounding community and potential injury to employees. Earnings from the sale of capacity may also be affected.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Miscellaneous 75,000 75,000
Total 75,000 75,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 75,000 75,000
Total 75,000 75,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 20-EG
Project Name Van Sant Unit 11 Major Overhaul/Inspection
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $2,000,000
This project will perform major overhaul on unit due to OEM recommended repair frequency based on factored starts of the unit from first
commissioning and from last inspection/repair interval. This project will be implemented in 2014 with long lead material purchases and
installation in 2016.
Justification
This project is required to fund the purchase of all parts needed to perform a major overhaul on the unit based on estimated factored starts since
unit was first commissioned and since last the Hot Gas Path. This project will span the course of two years. In Year 1, the majority of the parts
will be purchased and services will be lined up for the actual installation on the unit in Year 2. Extended equipment and /or unit outage time will
result from lack of funding this project. This will have a direct effect on the cost of energy during the extended outage time as well as increase
future energy capacity charges. In addition, gradual degradation of the unit’s output could occur which would have a negative effect on the
capacity rating of the unit and could result in catastrophic failure of the unit.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 100,000 50,000 150,000
Construction/Maintenance 600,000 600,000
Other 100,000 100,000
Miscellaneous 150,000 750,000 250,000 1,150,000
Total 150,000 850,000 1,000,000 2,000,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 150,000 850,000 1,000,000 2,000,000
Total 150,000 850,000 1,000,000 2,000,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 21-EG
Project Name McKee Run Hot Water Boilers
Type Equipment Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $70,000
This project will replace the 2 existing hot water boilers with smaller more efficient (90 percent or better) boilers. This project will tie in the
Units 1 and 2 plant heating system to the hot water system. This project was originally set up for 2011. The plant Hot water boilers would only
be supplying heat to the plant. The existing hot water boilers are 36 yrs old and have an efficiency of less than 85%.
Justification
A result of the conversion from residual to distillate oil as part of the pollution remediation project, the existing hot water boilers will no longer
be needed to heat oil. Therefore the only load on the hot water system will be for plant heating. The existing hot water boilers are grossly
oversized for this application and not suited for this seasonal operating mode. Additionally, the boilers are 36 years old and approaching end of
life. Replacing the existing boilers with properly sized boilers will reduce costs on monthly gas usage and reduced maintenance on existing
boilers. Installing more efficient boilers will also result in reducing the carbon footprint of the plant. The boilers are approaching end of life and
are requiring more frequent maintenance. Repalcing these in 2014 will reduce the potential for experiencing system outages and more expensive
repairs. Additionally, the sooner we replace the current boilers with the more efficient units the sooner we will realize payback on investment.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Miscellaneous 70,000 70,000
Total 70,000 70,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 70,000 70,000
Total 70,000 70,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 22-EG
Project Name McKee Run Unit 3 High Energy Piping Inspection
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $400,000
This project will develop and implement a high energy piping inspection program for the Unit 3 piping systems. Included will be the main steam,
hot and cold reheat lines as well as feed water and condensate piping. This program is intended to prevent any long term stress or flow induced
pipe failures from occurring. Program development will be completed in the fall of 2014. The inspections will be completed during the spring
2015 planned outage.
Justification
High energy piping systems are subject to service related structural failure due to the high temperature service under which they operate.
Additionally, lower temperature piping systems are subject to accelerated corrosion rates due to flow characteristics. Identifying any such piping
before failures occur will prevent extended forced outage to make emergency repairs/replacement. Delaying this project could result in the failure
of critical piping systems and subsequent lose of generation and or capacity. More importantly, component failure could also result in safety
risk to personnel.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 40,000 40,000 80,000
Construction/Maintenance 280,000 280,000
Other 40,000 40,000
Total 40,000 360,000 400,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 40,000 360,000 400,000
Total 40,000 360,000 400,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 23-EG
Project Name Metering System Upgrades
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: Yes Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $150,000
: This project involves the replacement of all the meters (15) in the COD system that are currently tied to the metering computer at McKee Run
Generating Station. In addition, costs associated with the replacement of the Metering computer (PC) at McKee Run and an alternate demark for
the telephone line that the NRG meter uses to communicate data to the McKee Run computer is included in this project. A metering computer
would also be installed at the City of Dover dispatch center for use. At the present time, there are annual maintenance costs associated with
keeping the reliability of the meters and the metering software current. In addition, a software maintenance fee is included in the annual budget.
Justification
The meters are 14 years old and the metering computer is 4 years old and nearing the end of their recommended service life. The metering system
provides the City of Dover, PaceGlobal, NAES, PJM, NRG and Delmarva Power with accurate data for revenue metering, cost metering, load
scheduling and forecasting and for generator capacity rating verification purposes. Submission of this data/information is also an important part
of compliance with various NERC standards. Non-compliance with NERC Standards could result in fines and other penalties. Delaying or
eliminating this project could have a substantial effect on the City of Dover Electrical bill. Failures to the meters or computers would force the
City of Dover to rely on DPL metering, NRG metering and/or other methods of determining load usage costs and generation revenues. In
addition, costs associated with the manual documentation and submission of the information would be labor intensive and could become
extremely costly.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 25,000 25,000
Construction/Maintenance 125,000 125,000
Total 25,000 125,000 150,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 25,000 125,000 150,000
Total 25,000 125,000 150,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 24-EG
Project Name Units 1 & 2 Boiler Repairs
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: Yes Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $365,000
This project will replace certain boiler components on units 1 and 2 boilers. Equipment to be addressed include the following:
FD and ID fan damper drives – 2016-$90,000
Air Heater Inlet and outlet expansion joints – 2016- $60,000
FD fan expansion joint – 2019- $60,000
Boiler exit expansion joint -2019- $60,000
Replace air heater Baskets -2020-$75,000
Air heater cleaning -2015 - $10,000, 2016 - $10,00
This project will be implemented in 2015 and continue into 2020.
This project would be funded outside of the normal O&M budget. Should result in reduced risk of increasing maintenance budget in the future.
Justification
This project is required to fund the replacement of capital items that are expected to reach their useful life in 2016 and beyond. This equipment is
associated with the boiler gas flow system and the condition of these items is critical to the efficient operation of the boilers.
A continuous deterioration of unit performance, both generation output and capacity, will occur from lack of funding this project.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
Construction/Maintenance 10,000 160,000 170,000 195,000
Total 10,000 160,000 170,000 Total
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
Electric I & E Fund 10,000 160,000 170,000 195,000
Total 10,000 160,000 170,000 Total
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 25-EG
Project Name McKee Run Building Equipment Replacement
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities-Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: Yes Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $215,000
This project includes the replacement of certain building support systems along with the paving of roadways around the cooling towers at the
McKee Run Generating station. The specific building systems to be addressed include:
Supervisors Office Roof top Air Conditioners – 2016-$30,000
Control Room rooftop air Conditioning Unit – 2017 - $50,000
Administrative Building roof top Air Conditioner -2020 -$30,000
Rebuild #1 elevator – 2019-$25,000
Pave roadway around cooling towers and tank berm -2016- $80,000
This project will be implemented in 2016 and complete in 2020
This project is expected to be funding outside the normal O&M budget. It should result in reducing the risk of increased maintenance budget in
the future.
Justification
This project is required to fund the replacement of roof top air conditioners that are expected to reach their useful life starting in 2016. In
addition, the #1 elevator is expected to require significant rebuilding to maintain it’s reliability. Major maintenance was performed last in 1999.
The roadway around the cooling towers is expected to need major repair due to damage resulting from heavy vehicle and construction
equipment traffic associated with the cooling tower repairs scheduled for 2011 through 2015. Continuing increase in the costs to maintain this
equipment will result from the lack of funding this project. In addition, critical temperature control is necessary to keep plant instrumentation
located in the control room at acceptable operating conditions. Allowing the temperature to exceed design conditions could contribute to reduced
control equipment life and possible reduced unit reliability. Maintaining the roadway access to the cooling towers and oil tank area is critical to
being able to respond to emergencies at those locations.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
Construction/Maintenance 110,000 110,000 105,000
Total 110,000 110,000 Total
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
Electric I & E Fund 110,000 110,000 105,000
Total 110,000 110,000 Total
Budget Impact/Other
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New Projects are highlighted.
City of Dover, Delaware
DRAFT Capital Investments Plan
FY 12 thru FY 16
PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT
Department Project# Priority FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Substation PT & CT Replacement 12-EE1101 5 267,715 267,715
Lighting Project and Rehabilitation 12-EE1103 4 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000
Equipment Replacement 12-EE1192 3 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 200,000
Generataor Replacement 12-EE1290 2 50,000 50,000
Frazier Substation Reliability Upgrade 12-EE1291 9 155,000 610,247 765,247
Distribution Feeder Replacement Program 12-EE1292 8 277,510 277,510 277,510 277,510 277,510 1,387,550
Distribution Capacitors and Controls 12-EE1293 10 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000
Transmission Line Maintenance Program 12-EE1294 7 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 375,000
SCADA Master Hardware Replacement 12-EE1596 6 75,000 75,000
Distribution Upgrades 12-EV1101 1 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 2,500,000
Outage Management & Automatic Voice Reponse 13-EE1390 n/a 250,000 250,000
69 kV Substation Switch Replacement 13-EE1391 n/a 80,000 80,000 80,000 240,000
Horsepond Substation Reliability Upgrade 13-EE1392 n/a 170,000 591,812 761,812
Division Street Substation Fence 13-EE1595 n/a 70,000 70,000
General Scott Switchgear 14-EE1490 n/a 800,000 300,000 1,100,000
Horsepond to Cartanza 69 kV Rebuild 15-EE1590 n/a 330,467 330,467
System Automation 15-EE1591 n/a 300,000 150,000 450,000
69 kV Cable Replacement North Street 15-EE1593 n/a 85,000 480,710 565,710
System Operations Monitoring 15-EE1594 n/a 30,000 30,000
McKee Run Yard Rebuild 16-EE1592 n/a 450,000 450,000
Public Utilities- Electric Eng Total 1,590,225 2,222,757 2,514,322 2,167,977 2,123,220 10,618,501
Public Utilities-Electric T&D
New Developments 12-EE1111 1 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 3,000,000
Public Utilities-Electric T&D Total 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 3,000,000
GRAND TOTAL 2,190,225 2,822,757 3,114,322 2,767,977 2,723,220 13,618,501
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-EE1101
Project Name Substation PT & CT Replacement
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 5
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.70-27
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $784,813
This project replaces aging metering/system protection equipment in the older substations. The equipment to be replaced measures the line
voltage and current which is then interpreted by the relays for system protection. Additionally, the lightning arrestors will be replaced which
protects the equipment during lightning strikes. This is the final year of a three year project.
Justification
This equipment has a normal 30-year life and has exceeded that in all of our substations except the newest substations. By replacing the
equipment during normal scheduled maintenance shut downs, it will prevent larger outages due to equipment failure.
Such equipment has caused large outages by faulting due to its age. Additionally, many of the current components have not been tested for
PCB’s which could result in expensive cleanup charges should they fail.
Materials to be ordered in September 2011. Equipment will start arriving in the spring 2012 and be installed during the regular scheduled
substation maintenance schedules until the project is completed.
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
517,098 Construction/Maintenance 267,715 267,715
Total Total 267,715 267,715
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
517,098 Electric I & E Fund 267,715 267,715
Total Total 267,715 267,715
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-EE1103
Project Name Lighting Project and Rehabilitation
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 10-12 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 4
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.50-76
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $650,000
This fund was developed to replace and repair existing street lights or install new lights upon customer request.
This fund will remain active as long as there are improvements to be made. Private area lighting requests are a source of revenue for the City.
Areas completed are Greens of Dover, Farmview, Twelve Oaks, Old Mill Acres I, White Oak Apartments, Westfield, Fairview, Cranberry Run,
Millcreek, Independence Village and Governors Avenue (South 100 Block), Deerfield, Central Middle School, Fox Hall, Hidden Oaks, and a
portion of North Governors Ave. Areas to be completed this budget year include The Meadows, Turnberry, Baltray, Acorn Farms, Bicentennial
and some improvements to The Green.
Justification
The Electric Division receives numerous requests for lighting improvements. These requests are due to the lights aging, and as they age they put
out less light and become unreliable. There are many developments that are in need of street light improvements. This fund would also provide
funding for new large security light requests. Consequences of delaying or eliminating this project include constant complaints of poor street
lighting and multiple failures due to antiquated lights.
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
400,000 Construction/Maintenance 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000
Total Total 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
400,000 Electric I & E Fund 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000
Total Total 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-EE1192
Project Name Equipment Replacement
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 3
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.70-27
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $280,000
Replacement of capital equipment valued between $5,000 and $25,000.
Justification
Extended equipment and/or unit outage time will result from lack of funding this project. This will have a direct effect on the cost of energy
during the extended outage time as well as increase future energy capacity charges.
This project is required to fund the replacement of capital items that are expected to reach their useful life and will need to be replaced to
maintain system reliability
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
80,000 Equip/Vehicle/Furnishings 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 200,000
Total Total 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 200,000
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
80,000 Electric I & E Fund 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 200,000
Total Total 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 200,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-EE1290
Project Name Generataor Replacement
Type Equipment Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 15-20 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 2
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.40-25
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $50,000
Replace the existing Public Utilities Administration Building’s back-up generator.
Justification
The Public Utilities building houses the 24 hour system operations facility, for the city’s electric and water/wastewater infrastructure. The
existing 1975 back-up generator has reached its mechanical limits and is now requiring numerous unplanned cost, to ensure that it is
operational. the Public Utilities building were to experience an electrical outage and this back-up generator were to fail, the electric and
water/wastewater departments would not be able to monitor or remotely control their respective systems or communicate with customers and
staff.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Equip/Vehicle/Furnishings 50,000 50,000
Total 50,000 50,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 50,000 50,000
Total 50,000 50,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-EE1291
Project Name Frazier Substation Reliability Upgrade
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 9 --
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.70-27
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $765,247
The high side of the substation will be upgraded to include transmission line protection breakers as well as the transformer breaker.
Justification
When the transmission line experiences a fault this substation loses power until the short circuit is found and the appropriate switching is
accomplished. With the installation of the two new line breakers the faulted transmission line will be isolated from the substation and the
customers will not experience an interruption of service. Consequences of delaying or eliminating thie project will be accepting the outages in
the northwest section of the system during transmission line faults. The design will begin in July 2011; materials will be ordered in July 2012 and
construction to be completed by June 2013.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 155,000 155,000
Construction/Maintenance 610,247 610,247
Total 155,000 610,247 765,247
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 155,000 610,247 765,247
Total 155,000 610,247 765,247
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-EE1292
Project Name Distribution Feeder Replacement Program
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 8 --
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.90-25
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,387,550
Substation feeders are defined as the three-phase lines that carry the load from the substations to the customers’ neighborhood. They
interconnect to other substations to provide load redundancy should there be a failure of an adjacent substation. Many of the older substation
feeders have smaller conductors that cannot carry the load that is required during system peaks and emergency situations. This project would
systematically upgrade these conductors to increase the capacity of the feeders as well as ultimately reducing system losses. Lastly, many of the
feeder components have reached the end of their useful life and require substantial maintenance.
Justification
Due to the age and condition of the current feeders, delaying this systematic maintenance/upgrade program will result in reduced system
utilization as well as detrimentally impacting future reliability.
These lines are typically older, smaller, and are reaching the end of their life. This program will provide the needed systematic maintenance to the
conductors, cross arms, switches, and insulators, as well as increasing system capacity hence resulting in more efficient operations by reducing
line losses.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Construction/Maintenance 277,510 277,510 277,510 277,510 277,510 1,387,550
Total 277,510 277,510 277,510 277,510 277,510 1,387,550
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 277,510 277,510 277,510 277,510 277,510 1,387,550
Total 277,510 277,510 277,510 277,510 277,510 1,387,550
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-EE1293
Project Name Distribution Capacitors and Controls
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 15-20 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 10 --
New Project: No Account Number: 48-8300-563.60-82
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $964,995
Install distribution capacitors throughout the system to correct poor power factor on distribution circuits. Install capacitor controllers capable of
two-way communication to provide real-time monitoring and remote control operation. These controllers will be capable of switching the
capacitors on and off to comply with system requirements. This project will also replace outdated substation meters with units capable of
advanced metering such as power factor and harmonics to further analyze system performance. Lastly, distribution line recorders will be
purchased and installed to provide power factor recordings to fine tune this operation.
Justification
Additional capacitance is required in order to meet system power factor requirements at the Delmarva Power and Light interchange point. This
was substantiated through a load-flow study conducted by Shaw in early 2004 and distribution study by Wilson & Wilson in 2006. The current
capacitor controls are not providing the granularity required to turn them off and on as required to meet both the power quality requirements of
our customers and DP&L requirements. Additional controls are required to fine tune the systems operation. Without the additional capacitor
banks and more importantly controls, the City may experience a low/high voltage problem at the customer level and/or the possibility of having
to pay power factor penalties to Delmarva Power and Light.
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
464,995 Construction/Maintenance 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000
Total Total 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
464,995 Electric I & E Fund 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000
Total Total 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-EE1294
Project Name Transmission Line Maintenance Program
Type Maintenance Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 7 --
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.70-35
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $375,000
Replace aging porcelain insulators on the transmission pole lines with new polymer insulators.
Justification
Insulators have a defined equipment life due to sun and weather conditions breaking down the porcelain and base bonding cement. Insulators
installed in 1960's and 1970's are due for replacement because of this deterioration. We have experienced several transmission outages due to
insulator failure. Replacing the insulators should extend the life an additional 30 years. Outages may occur if insulators are not replaced and fail
due to deterioration.
Beginning in FY 2012 through FY 2017, we will replace the insulators on the older transmission lines.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Miscellaneous 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 375,000
Total 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 375,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 375,000
Total 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 375,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-EE1596
Project Name SCADA Master Hardware Replacement
Type Unassigned Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 5 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 6 --
New Project: Yes Account Number: TBD
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $75,000
This project would replace the aging Master station hardware. The Master station receives all the analog data, alarms and control for all electrical
substations and wastewater lift stations. The master station in comprised of Dual Host Servers, Dual Operator consoles, paging system, web
server, 2-Firewalls for DMZ and One remote access/support firewall.
Justification
The equipment has reached the end of its expected life and has already experienced a failure of one of the servers which required substantial
expense to repair. It should be noted that this computer system operates 24/7; the additional firewalls are required to meet required system cyber
security.
If the system fails we will not be able to monitor or control electrical substations and we will not be able to view alarms for wastewater lift
stations. This failure could result in electrical outages or wastewater overflows.
The equipment will be ordered and replaced during the FY 12 budget year.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Construction/Maintenance 75,000 75,000
Total 75,000 75,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 75,000 75,000
Total 75,000 75,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-EV1101
Project Name Distribution Upgrades
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 1
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.90-25
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $4,554,000
This project involves the systemic replacement of overhead lines with underground lines whenever services are being moved, wire is damaged,
trees cause a high number of outages, or development is in progress, and when it is beneficial to the Utility to convert to underground. This can
involve a single line section or an entire residential neighborhood. Annual outage records are reviewed and selected areas are scheduled for
upgrade to underground service. Additionally, this program funds the replacement of existing underground conductors and equipment that have
reached their useful life and have started failing and require replacement. This project will be ongoing over the 12 months of the budget year.
This account is used to upgrade any trouble areas during the year. The following developments are to be upgraded: Huntley Circle and Autumn
woods Apts.
Justification
The number of storm and tree-related outages has been greatly reduced under this program and further improvements can be made to insure the
most reliable electric service possible. Reliability has become one of most important factors to electric customers, second only to safety. The
utility has responded by attempting to provide the most reliable system possible. Underground cable replacement is necessary as the useful,
reliable, life of the original underground cable was 20-30 years. By proactively replacing this cable we will minimize outages and improve
system reliability. In addition to cable replacement, overhead lines are replaced with underground to minimize outages caused by tree growth or
animal contact. Lastly, overhead lines that have reached the end of their useful life are replaced with underground instead of rebuilding the
overhead. : Continued outages lead to increased complaints from our customers and will lead to customer dissatisfaction. There will be increased
costs for repairs made under outage conditions as well as loss of electric revenue.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Construction/Maintenance 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 2,500,000
Total 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 2,500,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 2,500,000
Total 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 2,500,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 13-EE1390
Project Name Outage Management & Automatic Voice Reponse
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 5 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.40-25
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $250,000
To implement an outage management system that overlays the public utilities newly installed GIS mapping system. This project will be
completed in FY 2013.
Justification
This outage management system will increase the electric department’s efficiency in managing outages. The system will provide the operators a
precise troubleshooting algorithm, to allow for nearly immediate identification of the outage causes and quick dispatch of restoration personnel.
The system will also provide an automatic voice response to manage the inrush of telephone calls, when an outage is being experienced.
Therefore, additional public utilities’ staff will no longer be required to postpone their work obligations, to relocate to the system operation
center or assist in receiving telephone calls.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Miscellaneous 250,000 250,000
Total 250,000 250,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 250,000 250,000
Total 250,000 250,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 13-EE1391
Project Name 69 kV Substation Switch Replacement
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.70-35
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $240,000
This project will be replacing obsolete 69kV switches in the substation/transmission system.
Justification
The majority of the switches are very old, making for difficult operation and frequent maintenance to ensure operation as needed. Delaying this
program will result in switch failure possibly resulting in wide spread power outages. The system has experienced more frequent switch failures
in recent years.
The new switches will be gang operated switches which are electrically better to operate and most importantly increase safety to the operator.
The switches that are to be replaced have reached the life expectancy and have a potential of failure if not replaced.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Miscellaneous 80,000 80,000 80,000 240,000
Total 80,000 80,000 80,000 240,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 80,000 80,000 80,000 240,000
Total 80,000 80,000 80,000 240,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 13-EE1392
Project Name Horsepond Substation Reliability Upgrade
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.70-27
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $761,812
The high-side of the substation will be upgraded to include two transmission line protection breakers.
Justification
When the transmission line experiences a fault this substation loses power until the short circuit is found and the appropriate switching is
accomplished. With the installation of the line breakers the faulted transmission line will be isolated from the substation and the customers will
not experience an interruption of service. Consequences of delaying or eliminating this project will result in accepting the outages in the
southeast section of the system during transmission line faults. The design and long lead time materials will be completed in FY 2013 and the
majority of the materials will be purchased and construction completed in FY 2014.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 70,000 60,000 130,000
Construction/Maintenance 100,000 531,812 631,812
Total 170,000 591,812 761,812
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 170,000 591,812 761,812
Total 170,000 591,812 761,812
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 13-EE1595
Project Name Division Street Substation Fence
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $70,000
This project will replace the existing fence at the Division Street Substation.
Justification
This project will replace the existing fence at Division Street Substation with a decorative fence, similar to the fence that was erected at St. Jones
Substation. The existing fence no longer meets the National Electric Safety Code height requirements and is generally in poor condition. Existing
structure does not meet the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Other 70,000 70,000
Total 70,000 70,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 70,000 70,000
Total 70,000 70,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 14-EE1490
Project Name General Scott Switchgear
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,100,000
This project will replace the metal clad switchgear and replace the distribution breakers as they have reached the end of their useful life.
Justification
This station carries the industrial and residential load on the west side of Dover. The station distribution switch gear was installed in 1985 and
the replacement of the switch gear should extend the life of the equipment to 2033. Additionally, the breakers have numerous moving parts,
including plastic components that tend to fail with age resulting in mis-operation of the breaker.
By replacing the General Scott’s aging switchgear, it will extend the life of the switchgear, and replacing the breakers will facilitate correct fault
operation.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Construction/Maintenance 800,000 800,000
Miscellaneous 300,000 300,000
Total 800,000 300,000 1,100,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 800,000 300,000 1,100,000
Total 800,000 300,000 1,100,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 15-EE1590
Project Name Horsepond to Cartanza 69 kV Rebuild
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: TBD
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $330,467
This project will replace the poles, conductor, and insulators from Horsepond Substation to Long Point Road.This project will begin and reach
completion in FY 2015.
Justification
Currently, the conductor size from Horsepond substation to Long Point rd limits the capacity that can be carried on feeder 4. An upgrade from
the existing 636 ACSR to 795 ACSR would lift this limit and match the conductor from Cartanza Substation to Horsepond Substation. The
poles have nearly reached the life expectancy. The batch of poles from Horsepond to Long Point Road have been known to have numerous
problems with woodpecker destruction. The annual pole testing program has noted deficiencies in the above ground condition of these poles.
Aging poles and hardware may fail causing outage in east Dover.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 75,000 75,000
Construction/Maintenance 225,425 225,425
Other 30,042 30,042
Total 330,467 330,467
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 330,467 330,467
Total 330,467 330,467
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 15-EE1591
Project Name System Automation
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 5-10 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: TBD
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $450,000
This project will engineer and install a self healing or "smart" distribution system. This project will begin in FY 2015 and reach completion in
FY 2020.
Justification
This project will include an engineering study to be performed using a system model to develop a scheme that will allow the distribution system
to be self healing in the event of a fault. Following the study, automation equipment will be purchased to detect problems on the system, isolate
the affected area, and reenergize lines not affected. This will improve the reliability of the city’s local electric grid, minimize customer outages,
and increase customer satisfaction.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 300,000 150,000 450,000
Total 300,000 150,000 450,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 300,000 150,000 450,000
Total 300,000 150,000 450,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 15-EE1593
Project Name 69 kV Cable Replacement North Street
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 30+ years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: TBD
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $565,710
This project will replace the aging 69 KV underground cables from North Street switching yard to Kraft’s and Proctor & Gamble’s (customer
owned) substations.
Justification
Proctor & Gamble and Kraft are two (2) of the City of Dover’s 69 KV customers and it is our obligation to provide them with adequate and
reliable service. The cables were installed in 1973 and have had two repairs. The first repair was in 1986 and the second repair was in 1992.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 85,000 85,000
Construction/Maintenance 480,710 480,710
Total 85,000 480,710 565,710
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 85,000 480,710 565,710
Total 85,000 480,710 565,710
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 15-EE1594
Project Name System Operations Monitoring
Type Equipment Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 5 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $30,000
This project will replace the system operations monitoring screens.Completion is schedule for FY2015.
Justification
This project replaces the existing monitoring screens in system operations, with projection screens. City staff uses an array of these devices to
view and operate the electric system and the lift stations. Additionally, the Public Utilities recently added 6 security cameras surrounding its
facility and 2 security cameras at the interconnecting substation, which is our connection to the bulk electric system. These monitoring screens
are also utilize in these security hardening measures.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Equip/Vehicle/Furnishings 30,000 30,000
Total 30,000 30,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 30,000 30,000
Total 30,000 30,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 16-EE1592
Project Name McKee Run Yard Rebuild
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities- Electric Eng
Useful Life 25+ years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: TBD
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $450,000
The purpose of this project is to refurbish McKee Run switching yard. The engineering will be completed in FY 2015. Construction will be the
following year, FY 2016.
Justification
The City of Dover’s electrical system has undergone a complete conversion to a 69KV transmission network. Hence, eliminating the old 22KV
transmission network. Therefore, the 22KV system located at McKee Run Generating Plant should also be eliminated and a second 12470/69
KV step-up transformer should be installed, provided that Units 1 & 2 are still in operation. The estimate is based on using the old Mid City Step
up transformer.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 250,000 250,000
Miscellaneous 200,000 200,000
Total 450,000 450,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 450,000 450,000
Total 450,000 450,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-EE1111
Project Name New Developments
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Electric T&D
Useful Life 30+ years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Electric Priority 1
New Project: No Account Number: 4878200-562.Several
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $4,634,800
This project purchases materials and equipment that are used to provide electric service to new housing developments, businesses, and industrial
developments. Additionally, a portion of this expense is offset by the extension payments whereby new developers pay a $1,100 per residential
lot connection fee, or business and industrial developers pay the total material expense for line extensions. This is an ongoing project and effects
three separate accounts: 487-8200-562.60-31, 60-34, and 60-46.
Justification
During the course of each budget year, new developers request line extensions for new electric projects. Some are new projects, while other
projects may have received plan approval previously but were not completed for any number of reasons. Consequences of delaying or
eliminating this project include developers would not be able to receive electric service to new facilities.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Construction/Maintenance 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 3,000,000
Total 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 3,000,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Electric I & E Fund 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 3,000,000
Total 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 3,000,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
DRAFT Capital Investments Plan
FY 12 thru FY 16
PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT
Department Project# Priority FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Inflow/Infiltration Removal 12-WW1101 4 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,175,000 1,250,000 5,675,000
SCADA Equipment Technology Upgrade 12-WW1102 2 84,900 87,900 172,800
Lepore Road Pump Station Replacement 12-WW1104 3 350,000 350,000
Miscellaneous Sewer System Improvements 12-WW1105 1 37,000 39,000 41,000 43,000 45,000 205,000
Baltray Pump State Replacement 12-WW1290 6 25,000 100,000 125,000
Dover Brook Gardens Pump Station Upgrade 12-WW1291 7 15,000 50,000 65,000
Brandywine Pump Station Replacement 12-WW1292 8 52,000 350,000 402,000
McKee Road Pump Station Communator Replacement 12-WW1293 5 10,000 45,000 55,000
Hazlettville Road Interceptor 13-WW1390 n/a 30,000 740,000 770,000
Westover Pump Station and Force Main Upgrade 13-WW1392 n/a 65,000 703,800 768,800
Dover East Pump Station Abandonment & Sewer Line 13-WW1393 n/a 40,000 213,800 253,800
Lakeview Drive Pump Station Replacement 14-WW1580 n/a 52,000 450,000 502,000
Retreat Pump Station Replacement 15-WW1595 n/a 52,000 360,500 412,500
Rolling Acres Pump Station Replacement 16-WW1590 n/a 52,000 52,000
Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg Total 1,573,900 1,806,900 3,000,600 1,720,000 1,707,500 9,808,900
Public Utilities-Water Mgmnt
Miscellaneous Distribution System Improvements 12-WD1101 1 60,000 70,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 355,000
Wellhead Redevelopment Program 12-WD1102 2 65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 82,500 372,500
Emergency Generators (Wells) 12-WD1292 4 80,000 80,000 80,000 240,000
Water Quality Improvements 12-WQ1101 3 500,000 750,000 945,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 4,695,000
1.0 MG Elevated Water Storage Tower 13-WD1290 n/a 2,000,000 390,000 2,390,000
Piney Point Well 13-WD1390 n/a 450,000 450,000
Future Columbia Well Installation 14-WD1490 n/a 55,000 55,000
Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements 14-WQ1390 n/a 150,000 350,000 550,000 1,050,000
SCADA Equipment Technology Upgrade 15-WD1590 n/a 80,000 80,000 160,000
Public Utilities-Water Mgmnt Total 705,000 3,420,000 1,770,000 1,585,000 2,287,500 9,767,500
GRAND TOTAL 2,278,900 5,226,900 4,770,600 3,305,000 3,995,000 19,576,400
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-WW1101
Project Name Inflow/Infiltration Removal
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Useful Life 50 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 4
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $5,675,000
This project will identify and correct areas in the sanitary sewer collection system that are deteriorating and allowing groundwater to enter the
sanitary sewer system through cracked pipes and/or joints. Video investigations of the lines will be performed in-house to determine the
condition of subject pipes which may help with the identification of sump pumps and other illicit connections to the system which will have to be
removed by individual property owners. In conjunction with the Water Quality Improvement Projects, sanitary sewer lines within the project
areas will be video inspected to determine main condition. A work plan will be developed based on the results of the investigation.
Justification
The wet weather experienced in both 2003 and 2009/2010, highlighted the fact that we have an aging wastewater system that requires more
attention to the condition of the old pipe network and more monitoring of illicit connections to the system. Inflow and infiltration are problems
that all customers pay for since they are costs that are not assigned to an individual customer. Therefore, all customers are affected by expenses
related to inflow and infiltration.
Delaying or eliminating this project will result in continued higher treatment charges for wastewater flow to Kent County than is necessary. In
addition, the reduction in available capacity in the City and county systems due to inflow and infiltration will reduce the capacity available for
future growth.
The wet weather which was experienced in both 2003 and 2009/2010, exemplified the fact that the aging and deteriorating sanitary sewer system
allows groundwater and rain water to enter the system. This in turn results in higher treatment charges from Kent County. In FY 2011 a new
groundwater inflow adjustment charge was established as a result. It is critical to continue making improvements on a regular and planned basis
to improve the integrity of the wastewater system. Weather occurs in a cyclical fashion and discrepancies between fees collected and charges
received will likely happen again when groundwater and precipitation levels rise.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Construction/Maintenance 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,175,000 1,250,000 5,675,000
Total 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,175,000 1,250,000 5,675,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
W/WW Debt Financing 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,175,000 1,250,000 5,675,000
Total 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,175,000 1,250,000 5,675,000
Budget Impact/Other
The project will reduce the operating budget over time due to the reduction in costs for sewage treatment paid to Kent County. All savings are
cumulative.
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-WW1102
Project Name SCADA Equipment Technology Upgrade
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Useful Life 10-12 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 2
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $484,800
This project involves the replacement of antiquated and/or obsolete remote terminal units (RTUs) at sewage pumping stations with new up-to-
date serviceable SCADA equipment. Microwave radios, antennas, and enclosures would be upgraded as needed. The RTU and radio are the
reporting equipment for the SCADA system (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) which reports, on a constant basis, the status of alarms
at the City's pumping stations. The RTUs that are being replaced are outdated and unable to be repaired. Most of the equipment is installed in
two steel cabinets mounted outside and are corroding. The new equipment is installed within a single fiberglass NEMA 4 enclosure.
Justification
Replace failing antiquated equipment with completely new alarm reporting equipment to provide reliable SCADA system reporting and to
prevent the need for costly non budgeted emergency repairs.
Equipment is becoming old, not supported by the manufacturer, and obsolete.
Each Year; order equipment and construct cabinets and back-plates by December; complete installation by June. Stations being completed in FY
2012: DelTech Pump Station, Turnberry Pump Station, Baltray Pump Station, Westminster Pump Station, Emerald Point Pump Station and Kurt
Drive Pump Station.
This is an ongoing project that started in FY 2008, and will be completed in FY 2013.
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
312,000 Construction/Maintenance 16,000 16,600 32,600
Miscellaneous 68,900 71,300 140,200
Total
Total 84,900 87,900 172,800
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
312,000 W/WW Debt Financing 84,900 87,900 172,800
Total Total 84,900 87,900 172,800
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-WW1104
Project Name Lepore Road Pump Station Replacement
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 3
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $402,000
A replacement of this station was identified in the 2009 Wastewater Master Plan, and the current proposal is to completely replace the aging
station with a new Smith & Loveless Station, as well as address problems in the immediate upstream gravity sanitary sewer lines.
Justification
The existing pumps are oversized and inefficient. Therefore, new pumps will be sized for the correct capacity of the wet well. The brick wet well
is subject to the groundwater infiltration. The upstream gravity line has a depression that collects grease.
Delaying or eliminating this project would result in the continued deterioration of the infrastructure necessitating the need for more extensive
repairs in the future.
This project will have a slight impact on our Inflow and Infiltration problem.
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
52,000 Construction/Maintenance 350,000 350,000
Total Total 350,000 350,000
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
52,000 W/WW Debt Financing 350,000 350,000
Total Total 350,000 350,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-WW1105
Project Name Miscellaneous Sewer System Improvements
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 1
New Project: WW1105 Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-35
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $414,500
This project will primarily address emergency sanitary sewer infrastructure repairs including sanitary sewer mains and laterals within major
roadways, major pump station and force main failures and associated appurtenances. These funds can also be used to partner with private
developers to oversize future mains or to install associated improvements to meet the long term goals of the utility.
Justification
Emergency repairs are performed by private contractors or in-house crews as dictated by the scope of work. All costs for over sizing will be paid
through negotiated cost and public utilities agreements.
Due to the age of the sanitary sewer system, it can be expected that system failures will occur resulting in capital expenses to repair or replace the
failed component(s). In addition, missing opportunities to oversize or reroute mains will result in higher construction costs in the future.
Delaying or eliminating this project would result in reduced ability to properly address system failures and missed opportunities to expand the
system.
This is an ongoing annual program. Emergency repairs are addressed as they occur.
This project will primarily address emergency sanitary sewer infrastructure repairs including sanitary sewer mains and laterals within major
roadways, major pump station and force main failures and associated appurtenances. These funds can also be used to partner with private
developers to oversize future mains or to install associated improvements to meet the long term goals of the utility.
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
209,500 Construction/Maintenance 37,000 39,000 41,000 43,000 45,000 205,000
Total Total 37,000 39,000 41,000 43,000 45,000 205,000
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
209,500 W/WW Debt Financing 37,000 39,000 41,000 43,000 45,000 205,000
Total Total 37,000 39,000 41,000 43,000 45,000 205,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-WW1290
Project Name Baltray Pump State Replacement
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 6 --
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $125,000
The proposed project includes the in kind replacement of the grinder pumping station installed with the construction of the Baltray Subdivision
in 1988. The station is approaching its anticipated life expectancy of 20-25 years. The grinder pumps, rail system, and electric controls and
communator will be replaced.
Justification
Replace the aging station with new components to prevent the need for costly non budgeted repairs to maintain operation.
Because of the age of the pump station, certain parts are no longer obtainable, and replacement of equipment is costly.
Grinder pumps require periodic repairs and replacement to maintain efficient operation. During previous pump removal, staff has noticed leaking
seals and instability in the rail system for the pumps due to corrosion. Although grinder pumps are less costly than standard pumps used
elsewhere, they are only appropriate under certain conditions. As a grinder pump is still effective at this location, it will be replaced in kind.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 25,000 25,000
Construction/Maintenance 100,000 100,000
Total 25,000 100,000 125,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Water/Wastewater Fund 25,000 100,000 125,000
Total 25,000 100,000 125,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-WW1291
Project Name Dover Brook Gardens Pump Station Upgrade
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 7 --
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $65,000
This project would construct a force main priming loop to insure that adequate back pressure is provided to the check valves to maintain prime
on the vacuum primed Smith & Loveless pumps and upgrade to maintain or increase capacity. The loop is to create a high point in the force main
above the pumps to provide a column of water against the check valves. The existing force main was originally installed with a constant slope
away from the station to the receiving gravity sewer manhole. The force main drains by gravity away from the check valves providing very little
static water pressure to hold check valves closed.
Justification
Reduce maintenance time of cleaning check valves weekly and on-call or overtime pay when the pumps lose prime.
Staff has observed numerous high wet well alarms due to pump loss of prime. Construction to be provided by in-house crew.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 15,000 15,000
Construction/Maintenance 50,000 50,000
Total 15,000 50,000 65,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Water/Wastewater Fund 15,000 50,000 65,000
Total 15,000 50,000 65,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-WW1292
Project Name Brandywine Pump Station Replacement
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 8 --
New Project: Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $402,000
The proposed project includes the replacement of the Smith & Loveless package pumping station installed in 1977. The station has exceeded its
life anticipated expectancy of 20-25 years and is in need of a capacity upgrade due to the increased growth in the basin.
Justification
Replace the aged station with a completely new station to prevent the need for costly non budgeted repairs to maintain operation.
Due to the age of the pump station, certain parts are no longer obtainable, and replacement of equipment is costly.
This station was installed for the Dover Country Club Apartments when City sewer was made available to this area. The site was previously
outside the City's service area and had its own onsite sewer treatment system. Over the life span of this station, it has seen increased flows with
the construction of Mallard Pond, Marsh Creek, and Westwind Meadows, and the extension of service to Fox Hall Drive and possible
infiltration. Based on the monthly runtime hours, the station is currently operating at 130 percent of desired capacity. Staff has observed
numerous pump clogs and failures in the past years. The Dover Country Club and Brandywine Condo sewer lines are old and possibly influenced
by infiltration.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 52,000 52,000
Construction/Maintenance 350,000 350,000
Total 52,000 350,000 402,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Water/Wastewater Fund 52,000 350,000 402,000
Total 52,000 350,000 402,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-WW1293
Project Name McKee Road Pump Station Communator Replacement
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 5
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $55,000
The proposed project includes the replacement of the communator at the influent line to the pumping station installed in 1995. This acts as a
screen/grinder at the influent side of the station, cutting or stopping large debris from entering the wet well and clogging the pumps. The
communator motor has run 24/7 since the initial startup of the pumping station.
Justification
Replace the aging equipment to prevent the need for costly unbudgeted repairs to maintain operation. Unbudgeted costly repairs to communator
and damage to a pump when failure occurs. Due to the age of the station, certain parts are no longer obtainable, and replacement of equipment is
costly.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 10,000 10,000
Construction/Maintenance 45,000 45,000
Total 10,000 45,000 55,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Water/Wastewater Fund 10,000 45,000 55,000
Total 10,000 45,000 55,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 13-WW1390
Project Name Hazlettville Road Interceptor
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Useful Life 90+ years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority n/a
New Project: Yes Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-35
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $770,000
This project, identified in the 2009 Wastewater Master Plan, identified sections of 15” gravity wastewater main as being overloaded in peak
conditions, due to a negative slope in the pipe. This project calls for the upgrade of roughly 1,320 linear feet of wastewater main. The proposed
upgrade will install 21” main at proper slope to provide adequate capacity and allow for future growth in the basin.
Justification
This project has been identified by the 2009 Wastewater Master Plan that the section of pipes is flowing nearly full, due to negative slope. This
project will allow for proper capacity to handle current flow as well to allow for growth.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 30,000 30,000
Construction/Maintenance 740,000 740,000
Total 30,000 740,000 770,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Water/Wastewater Fund 30,000 740,000 770,000
Total 30,000 740,000 770,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 13-WW1392
Project Name Westover Pump Station and Force Main Upgrade
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $768,800
The proposed project includes the upgrade of the Smith & Loveless pumping station and force main installed in 1994. The pump station's
available capacity will be consumed with the build out of the Village of Cannon Mills and will be in need of additional capacity in order to be
able receive additional flow from the west. The project will include replacement of interior six-inch suction and discharge piping with eight-inch
pipe, upgrade 1,400 feet of six-inch force main to 12-inch diameter pipe from the station to Electric Avenue.
Justification
Provide adequate capacity to receive additional sewage flow from the immediate vicinity due to development and annexation.
Possible pipe rupture due to high head pressures and water hammer. A rupture could cause the station to flood causing damage to motors and
controls or spilling raw sewage into the Puncheon Run stream.
This project is related to the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 65,000 65,000
Construction/Maintenance 703,800 703,800
Total 65,000 703,800 768,800
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Water/Wastewater Fund 65,000 703,800 768,800
Total 65,000 703,800 768,800
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 13-WW1393
Project Name Dover East Pump Station Abandonment & Sewer Line
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Useful Life 90+ years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-35
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $253,800
The proposed project includes the abandonment and removal of the existing Smith & Loveless package capsular pumping station. This scope of
work will also include the removal of the existing wet well. The station will be eliminated due to the construction to occur on the Rojan
Meadows Subdivision site. East Dover MHP will connect to the new Rojan Meadows pump station by installing approximately 400 lf of 12”
gravity sanitary sewer. The existing Dover East station has exceeded its anticipated life expectancy of 20-25 years and the removal of this
station can be justified because of the pump station being constructed at the Rojan Meadows Subdivision site. The pump station at Rojan
Meadows will be sized to handle the Dover East wastewater and will discharge directly into the Central Transmission Bypass.
Justification
The removal of the existing pump station will prevent the need for maintenance, and costly repairs to the system. The gravity sanitary sewer line
will be beneficial to the City of Dover because of the low maintenance costs compared to the costs of maintaining and operating the existing
pump station.
Maintenance and expense for operating a station is no longer required.
This station was installed with the development of the East Dover Mobile Home Park in 1973.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 40,000 40,000
Construction/Maintenance 213,800 213,800
Total 40,000 213,800 253,800
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Water/Wastewater Fund 40,000 213,800 253,800
Total 40,000 213,800 253,800
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 14-WW1580
Project Name Lakeview Drive Pump Station Replacement
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: TBD
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $502,000
This project calls for replacement of the Smith & Loveless package pumping station installed in 1971. The station has exceeded its life
anticipated expectancy of 20-25 years and is need of a capacity upgrade due to high peak inflow rates.
Justification
Replace the aged station with a completely new station to prevent the need for costly unbudgeted repairs to maintain operation. Due to the age of
the station, certain parts are no longer obtainable and replacement of equipment is costly. Design and bid in FY 2014; construction in FY 2015.
This station is located within the roadway of Lakeview Drive. The design portion of this project is to address the relocation of this station.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 52,000 52,000
Construction/Maintenance 450,000 450,000
Total 52,000 450,000 502,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Water/Wastewater Fund 52,000 450,000 502,000
Total 52,000 450,000 502,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 15-WW1595
Project Name Retreat Pump Station Replacement
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: TBD
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $412,500
The proposed project includes the replacement of the Smith & Loveless package pumping station installed in 1978. The station has exceeded its
life expectancy of 20-25 years and is in need of a capacity upgrade due to the increased growth in the basin.
Justification
Replace the aged station with a completely new station to prevent the need for costly non budgeted repairs to maintain operation.
Due to the age of the pump station, certain parts are no longer obtainable and replacement of equipment is costly.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 52,000 52,000
Construction/Maintenance 360,500 360,500
Total 52,000 360,500 412,500
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
W/WW Debt Financing 360,500 360,500
Water/Wastewater Fund 52,000 52,000
Total 52,000 360,500 412,500
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 16-WW1590
Project Name Rolling Acres Pump Station Replacement
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Wastewater Mg
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $412,500
This project calls for replacement of the Smith & Loveless package pumping station installed in 1973 in order to handle the commercial areas
from Harrington Realty Shopping Center to the Howard Johnson Hotel. The station has exceeded its life anticipated expectancy of 20-25 years
and is in need of a capacity upgrade due to the high peak inflow rates.
Justification
Replace the aged station with a completely new station to prevent the need for costly unbudgeted repairs to maintain operation.
Due to the age of the station, certain parts are no longer obtainable, and replacement of equipment is costly.
This station experiences periods of high inflow rates due to the hotel occupancy and is susceptible to possible inflow/infiltration. Staff has
observed numerous pump high wet well alarms due to high inflows and increased runtimes during wet months.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
Planning/Design 52,000 52,000 360,500
Total 52,000 52,000 Total
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total Future
Water/Wastewater Fund 52,000 52,000 360,500
Total 52,000 52,000 Total
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-WD1101
Project Name Miscellaneous Distribution System Improvements
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Water Mgmnt
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 1
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-34
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $883,948
This project will primarily address emergency distribution system infrastructure repairs including water mains and services within major
roadways and associated appurtenances. This project will also install improvements identified by the flushing program such as valve insertions
and hydrant installations. These funds can also be used to partner with private developers to oversize future mains or to install associated
improvements to meet the long term goals of the utility.
Justification
Due to the age of the water system, it can be expected that system failures will occur resulting in capital expenses to repair or replace the failed
component(s). Implementing improvements identified by the flushing program will aide in improved operational control of the system. In
addition, missing opportunities to oversize or reroute mains will result in higher construction costs in the future.
Delaying or eliminating this project would result in reduced ability to properly address system failures and missed opportunities to expand the
distribution system.
This is an ongoing annual program. Emergency repairs are addressed as they occur.
Emergency repairs are performed by private contractors or in-house crews as dictated by the scope of work. All costs for over sizing will be paid
through negotiated cost and public utilities agreements.
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
528,948 Construction/Maintenance 60,000 70,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 355,000
Total Total 60,000 70,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 355,000
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
528,948 W/WW Debt Financing 60,000 70,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 355,000
Total Total 60,000 70,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 355,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-WD1102
Project Name Wellhead Redevelopment Program
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Water Mgmnt
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 2
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-34
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $768,462
This project will provide for rehabilitation and repair of each deep wellhead in an effort to maintain operations and/or increase the yield of each
well as it relates to the permitted allocation.
Justification
The well screening and gravel pack requires cleaning over time due to a buildup of mineral deposits and foreign materials such as clay and silt.
This maintenance effort is critical to ensure that production can continue to meet demand. It is also necessary to maintain the operational aspects
of each well and provide repairs as needed to minimize downtime to maintain system capacity.
Delaying or eliminating this project would result in the continued deterioration of the well screen, gravel pack, and well yield over time. It would
also result in increased well downtime, emergency repairs, and decreased capacity. These issues can lead to increased flow pattern changes and
water quality concerns.
Improved operating efficiencies at the wellhead will slightly reduce power costs, but this savings has not been quantified. FY 2008; total well
inspection and testing performed. FY 2009: Motors at Wells #6A and #9 were rebuilt, and wells #13R and #15 were redeveloped. FY 2010:
Well #10. FY 2011: Well #4 redevelopment and well piping improvements at various well locations.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Construction/Maintenance 65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 82,500 372,500
Total 65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 82,500 372,500
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
W/WW Debt Financing 65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 82,500 372,500
Total 65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 82,500 372,500
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-WD1292
Project Name Emergency Generators (Wells)
Type Equipment Department Public Utilities-Water Mgmnt
Useful Life 10-12 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 4
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $240,000
This project, identified in the 2006 Water Master Plan Update, would provide emergency generators for large production wells.
Justification
This project will provide emergency power to wells for continued water production and reliability in the event of power disruptions or other
emergencies.
Portable or fixed generators are currently not available to most of the deep wells.
All generators purchased will be permanent fixtures at each site. Generator purchased in FY 2012 will support Well #2, FY 2013 will support
Well #6 and FY 2014 will support Well #10. Currently, a portable generator is stationed at Well #10, after installation of permanent generator at
Well #10; the portable generator will be used at medium sized production wells as needed.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Miscellaneous 80,000 80,000 80,000 240,000
Total 80,000 80,000 80,000 240,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Water/Wastewater Fund 80,000 80,000 80,000 240,000
Total 80,000 80,000 80,000 240,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 12-WQ1101
Project Name Water Quality Improvements
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Water Mgmnt
Useful Life 90+ years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 3
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $4,695,000
This project was first identified by staff and the 2006 Water Master Plan Update, and has since become further refined with the FY 2006 Water
Quality Evaluation. Projects to be included under this category primarily consist of replacement or relining of old unlined cast iron water main
within the City’s water distribution system; system upgrades to improve system control; and utilization of a consultant to provide additional
design and evaluation services, as needed. Recent research and data collections have produced a Water Main Rehabilitation Priority List, based
on several criterions to identify water mains that are in need of replacement or relining. Pipes will be upgraded according to the severity of the
pipe condition, as well as coordination with the City of Dover’s Public Services Street Rehabilitation Program.
Between FY 2008 and FY 2011, the deep well contact chamber designs were completed and installed completed. Water mains have been
replaced over this time frame in Washington Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, South Street, Pear Street, West Street, Hazel Road, Maryland Avenue
and American Avenue. Operational efforts, such as flushing, will continue to occur on a routine basis.
Justification
Water quality complaints have eroded consumer confidence in the City’s water supply as the water is perceived to be aesthetically unpleasant. In
order to reduce complaints and potentially alleviate this problem, it is necessary to implement the improvements identified by staff, the 2006
Water Master Plan Update, and the FY 2006 Water Quality Evaluation.
Delaying or eliminating this project will prolong customer dissatisfaction and further erode confidence in the City’s water supply. In addition,
main rehabilitation and replacement, ensuring pipes do not significantly exceed the expected life cycle, is critical to provide a reliable supply of
water for our customers and for fire suppression. Water leaks and breaks on older lines can have a significant impact on our ability to serve over
time.
As part of the Water Main Rehabilitation Priority List, water lines were identified throughout the City that requires replacement/relining. Using
this as a guide the following water line rehabilitation projects are scheduled for FY 2012: William Street Construction, West Street East Alley
Construction, Fairview East & West Alley Design, Lakewood Place Design and Governors Ave. W Alley Design.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 86,000 65,000 50,000 125,000 150,000 476,000
Construction/Maintenance 414,000 685,000 895,000 875,000 1,350,000 4,219,000
Total 500,000 750,000 945,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 4,695,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
W/WW Debt Financing 500,000 750,000 945,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 4,695,000
Total 500,000 750,000 945,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 4,695,000
Budget Impact/Other
Addressing the brown water and associated water quality concerns of the City’s water system will not only require capital improvements to the
system but also operational changes. Some operation changes will result in no net effect on the operating budget, while others will need to be
addressed in the development of future operating budgets. Such items include tools and supplies necessary to improve system sampling and
monitoring as well as tools and supplies necessary to improve system-wide flushing operations.
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 13-WD1290
Project Name 1.0 MG Elevated Water Storage Tower
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Water Mgmnt
Useful Life 90+ years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $3,085,000
The proposed project, identified by staff and confirmed by the 2006 Water Master Plan Update, will construct a new 1.0 million gallon elevated
storage tank within the distribution system.
Justification
This project was determined necessary by the 2006 Water Mater Plan Update in order to meet future storage volume requirements based upon
demands and to aid in reducing low pressure areas and enhance fire suppression capability. Delaying or eliminating this project will result in
preventing growth within the system, particularly, fire suppression measures will be compromised.
This project is related to the Piney Point Well.
Construction is planned for FY 2013 and FY 2014
The planning, site selection and land acquisition was conducted between FY 2009 and FY 2011. For bonding purposes, the construction of the
tank has been divided between two fiscal years.
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
695,000 Construction/Maintenance 2,000,000 390,000 2,390,000
Total Total 2,000,000 390,000 2,390,000
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
695,000 W/WW Debt Financing 2,000,000 390,000 2,390,000
Total Total 2,000,000 390,000 2,390,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 13-WD1390
Project Name Piney Point Well
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Water Mgmnt
Useful Life 50 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority n/a
New Project: Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $645,000
This project, identified by staff and confirmed by the 2006 Water Master Plan Update, proposes the drilling of a new Piney Point Aquifer
Production Well to increase production capacity up to our current permitted allocation as well as increase system pressure and stabilize the
chlorine residuals of the City.
Justification
A reduction in long-term yield from our Piney Point Well is causing a greater reliance on our more costly aquifers.
Delaying or eliminating this project would result in the continued reduction in our production capabilities under our permitted allocation, as well
as our ability to meet projected demand increases.
This project is related to the 1.0 MG Elevated Water Storage Tank.
Planning started in FY 2009. Design continued in FY 2010 and FY 2011. Construction to be completed in FY 2013.
The proposed wellhead is planned to be located in Schutte Park. It is intended that the yield from a new production well will allow us to
abandon one of our poorly performing wells.
Prior Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
195,000 Construction/Maintenance 450,000 450,000
Total Total 450,000 450,000
Prior Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
195,000 Water/Wastewater Fund 450,000 450,000
Total Total 450,000 450,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 14-WD1490
Project Name Future Columbia Well Installation
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Water Mgmnt
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $55,000
This project, identified by staff and confirmed by the 2006 Water Master Plan Update, proposes the drilling of new shallow well to increase
production capacity at the Water Treatment Plant to design levels of 5.0 Million Gallons per Day. This project is to be completed in conjunction
with the Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements.
Justification
To meet increased water demand and fire suppression requirements.
Delaying or eliminating this project would result in the continued reduction in our production capabilities under our permitted allocation, as well
as limiting the City’s growth.
This project is related to the Water Treament Plant Process Improvements.
Planning is proposed for FY 2014. Design and site procurement are planned for FY 2017. Construction to be completed in FY 2018.
The specific location of a proposed wellhead has not been determined at this time. The location will be selected in the planning and design phase.
In addition, the yield from a new production well may allow us to abandon some of our poorly performing wells. Land costs are based upon the
need of 1/4 acre of land for the project. This project will be designed in FY 2014 to coincide with the Water Treatment Plant Process
Improvements Design, Construction is planned for FY 18.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 25,000 25,000
Land Acquisition 30,000 30,000
Total 55,000 55,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Water/Wastewater Fund 55,000 55,000
Total 55,000 55,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 14-WQ1390
Project Name Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements
Type Improvement Department Public Utilities-Water Mgmnt
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: TBD
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,050,000
This project, identified in the 2006 Water Master Plan Update, proposes process improvements to the existing Water Treatment Plant. Due to
limitations with the Ozone Contactors, the capacity at the Water Treatment Plant is limited to 4.0 Million Gallons per day, as opposed to 5.0
Million Gallons per day, as originally designed. A consultant will be utilized to determine the best means and improvements necessary to
increase the capacity. This project is to be performed in conjunction with the future Columbia Well installation.
Justification
Process improvements will allow for capacity enhancements as well as improved ability to meet regulatory requirements. Delaying or eliminating
this project can result in production capacity decreases, which could limit growth, and/or regulatory compliance.
Planning is proposed for FY 2014. Construction to begin in FY 2015.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Planning/Design 150,000 150,000
Construction/Maintenance 350,000 550,000 900,000
Total 150,000 350,000 550,000 1,050,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Water/Wastewater Fund 150,000 350,000 550,000 1,050,000
Total 150,000 350,000 550,000 1,050,000
Budget Impact/Other
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DRAFT Capital Investments Plan FY 12 thru FY 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # 15-WD1590
Project Name SCADA Equipment Technology Upgrade
Type Equipment Department Public Utilities-Water Mgmnt
Useful Life 10-12 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority n/a
New Project: Yes Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $160,000
This project involves the replacement of antiquated and/or obsolete equipment related to the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition) system, which controls water production. This equipment includes, but not limited to, Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs), Master
Telemetry Unit (MTU) and Radios. SCADA is used for reporting, on a constant basis, the status of the City of Dover’s water production wells
as well as the Water Treatment Plant. The equipment being replaced would be outdated, or unable to be repaired.
Justification
Replace failing and antiquated equipment to improve monitoring ability and system control to comply with regulatory and reporting requirements
and to prevent the need for costly non budgeted emergency repairs. Due to the age of some of the equipment, only used parts are available.
Lack of alarms regarding problems at water production wells and the water treatment plant. Failures would provide no advance warnings of
failures in the field at water production sites.
Previous Remote Control and Monitoring Projects, Routine operational replacement of old exhausted equipment. Water Treatment Plant Process
Improvements.
Each Year: order equipment for delivery by December; complete installation by June.
It is estimated that upgrades will be made at deep well sites and the Water Treatment Plant, as part of this program.
Expenditures FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Miscellaneous 80,000 80,000 160,000
Total 80,000 80,000 160,000
Funding Sources FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 Total
Water/Wastewater Fund 80,000 80,000 160,000
Total 80,000 80,000 160,000
Budget Impact/Other
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January 27, 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 – Executive Summary ..............................................................................................................2
2.0 – Budget Report .......................................................................................................................5
2.1 – Variance Report ..................................................................................................................6
2.2 – Variance Analysis ...............................................................................................................8
3.0 – Energy management ...........................................................................................................10
3.1 – Purchased Power ...............................................................................................................10
3.2 – Generation Management ...................................................................................................13
3.3 – Emissions and Allowance Management ...........................................................................20
4.0 – Operations Management ....................................................................................................26
Appendices ....................................................................................................................................42
I. PJM Invoice Breakdown ....................................................................................................42
II. Load, All In Energy and all in cost of service table...........................................................43
III. Glossary .............................................................................................................................44
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1.0 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Generation MWh's: Actual v Budget All In Unit Energy Cost - Actual v Budget
Actual Load vs Budget Load
30,000
100,000 $92
25,000 $90
75,000
$88
20,000
$86
MWh MWh $/MWh
15,000 50,000
$84
10,000
$82
25,000
5,000 $80
0 $78
0
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Budget Gen Actual Gen Budget Actual Budget ($/MWh) Actual ($/MWh) Budget WA Actual WA
Purchased Power Management
Wholesale load for the month of December was 63,566 MWhs, versus a weather normalized
projected load of 58,125 MWhs. Hedged transactions accounted for 48,200 MWhs or 76% of
this volume (83% of forecasted load) at a cost of $3.73 million. Spot Market purchases resulted
in a PJM charge of $1.33 million (a $1.3 million charge in the Day Ahead market and a $300
thousand charge in the Real Time market). Other PJM related charges accounted for an
additional cost of $1.4 million, inclusive of all load related fees. December’s Energy Only Unit
Cost, excluding capacity obligations and credits, was $1.98/MWh unfavorable compared to the
budgeted value of $85.35/MWh. Dover’s projected all in Cost of Service for FY2010-2011 is
$88.46/MWh, or $2.77/MWh favorable as compared to the Budget1.
Generation and Asset Management
For the month of December the McKee Run and Van Sant units were not dispatched into the
PJM market. A relatively low average for on-peak LMPs during the month demonstrated that the
PJM system did not generally require support from peaking units. The budget did not project
generation for this month.
Emissions Allowance Management
Given the regulatory uncertainty surrounding the allowance markets, Dover has elected not to
include revenues from emission allowance sales in its 2010-2011 fiscal year budget. Dover
purchased and retired 53 NOX seasonal allowances on November 23rd in order to meet its 2010
NOX seasonal compliance position. Dover has the appropriate number of allowances were set
aside for retirement (see Exhibit 1).
1
The projected all in Cost of Service is based on YTD actual results for 6 months and 6 months of projected costs.
2
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Exhibit 1: Emissions and Allowance Summary through December 31, 2010
2010-2011 EMISSIONS & ALLOWANCE SUMMARY
SO2 NOx
Date Action Allowance Sale Revenue1 Allowance Sale Revenue1
Allocation Price Allocation2 Price
Seas. Ann.
1/1/08 2007 Carryover 549 0 -- -- --
1/1/09 2008 Carryover 2,691 0
1/1/09 Initial 2009 2,723 -- -- 51 78 -- --
Allocation
2/1/10 Initial 2010 1,988 49 76
Allocation
N/A 2003-2006 139
Carryover
9/29/09 SO2 Sales (1,500)
11/12/09 NOX Ann. Sales (45)
11/13/09 SO2 Sales (1,410)
11/20/09 NOx Seas. Sales (25)
12/31/09 2009 YTD (1) -- -- (6) (13) -- --
Emissions3
12/31/10 2010 YTD (2) -- -- (54) (54) -- --
Emissions
6/1/10 State Re- -- -- -- 3 2 -- --
allocation
10/31/10 EPA Linearity (68) TBD
Testing Req.
11/23/10 Market Purchase 53
Totals
- Allowances 5,177 -- $0 2 44 -- $0
$0
$0
Total Revenue $0
Notes:
(1) Revenue calculations account for a $0.50/ton broker fee for SO2, $10/ton broker fee for NOx annual and $5/ton broker fee
for NOX seasonal.
(2) Per the Clean Air Interstate Rule, in 2009 NOx emissions will be governed by a seasonal and annual program. The NOx
seasonal emissions pertain only to emissions (May 1 – Sep 30), similar to the previous trading regimen. Annual
emissions cover the entire year.
Given current dispatch expectations, the market value of the remaining 2007-2010 Dover
allowance inventory is approximately $34,766.25 at the time of this report. This represents
3,191 pre-CAIR SO2 allowances trading at $9/ton, 1,986 post-CAIR SO2 allowances2 trading at
2
Pace Global is assuming and recommending that Dover retire vintage 2010 SO2 allowances for their
2010 emissions. Per CAIR, 2010 or later vintage allowances are worth half of a ton for compliance
purposes. Given the regulatory and legislative uncertainty surrounding the SO2 markets, and the greater
value 2009 allowances have for compliance purposes, Pace Global recommends retaining 2009 vintage
allowances over 2010 vintage allowances when possible.
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$5/ton, and 2 NOx seasonal allowances trading at $25/ton. NOx annual allowances are currently
trading at $345/ton, however after an expected true-up with the 2010 annual season NOx
program, Dover does not have any NOx annual allowances in its allowance bank.
EMISSIONS & ALLOWANCE SUMMARY Through December 31, 2010
Allowance Allowance Emissions Emissions Allowances Allowances Allowance
Vintage Allocation Month Sold Month Sold Balance
SO2 – 2003-06 1393 N/A N/A 0 139 0
SO2 – 2007 2723 0 98 0 2,455 1704
SO2 – 2008 2723 0 32 0 2,392 299
SO2 – 2009 2723 0 1 0 0 2722
SO2 – 2010 1988 0 2 0 0 1986
NOx – 2007 198 0 32 0 166 0
NOx – 2008 198 0 20 0 178 0
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NOx Annu – 2009 80 0 13 0 45 22
NOx Seas – 2009 53 0 6 0 25 0
NOx Annu – 2010 76 0 54 0 0 22
NOx Seas – 2010 50 0 54 0 0 0
Operations Management Summary
During the month of December there were no reportable or lost time accidents or injuries. The
facility has now gone 78 days without an OSHA recordable accident and 78 consecutive days
without a lost time reportable accident. There were zero Environmental Notices of Violations
issued and no near miss events. There were no unit dispatches by PJM for the generating Units at
McKee Run or the Unit at Van Sant.
Monthly Budget Variance - The actual expenses attributable to O&M of the two sites for the
month of December were $650,730. The expenses were $160,215 or 32.66% over the approved
budget of $490,515. The principal reasons for the negative variance were due to higher
electricity demand charges, increases in Contractual Services and Right of Ways costs, and the
costs associated with the repairs of the Unit 3 boiler.
3
To facilitate tracking of emission allowances, the EPA assigns an identification number and serial number to every
allowance. During the allowance transfer transaction, 139 unaccounted SO2 allowances from vintage years 2003-06
were utilized.
4
Corrected 2007 SO2 tons emitted to reflect actual emission for Units 3 & 11. The December 2007 report included
emissions for all four units.
5
Approximately 10 tons of NOx emissions resulted from the February 2010 McKee Run testing associated with the
Pollution Remediation project and the June 2010 emission testing project.
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Risk Management Summary
Forward PJM power prices were mixed since the last reporting period. Further out fiscal years
fell during the period while the more near-term years rose slightly. The mixed prices were
driven by cold temperatures across much of the country pushing nearer term prices up. Further
out prices fall in large part due to the continued bearish storage picture. Note that the 2010-2011
year also had a higher priced month, January, roll off causing a drop in the average price for the
remainder of the year, even though the remaining months increased since the last reporting
period. Forward Dover Zone power prices for FY 2010-11 decreased by $4.49 (a decrease of
10.13%) since the last reporting period while FY 2011-2012, FY 2012-2013, FY 2013-2014, and
FY 2014-2015 all changed by approximately +$1.02/MWh to -$1.42/MWh (representing a range
of 1.97% increase and a 2.54% decrease, respectively) compared with the last reporting period.
The individual years’ hedge ratios and Cost-of-Service projections are shown in the table below:
Wholesale Cost-of-Service Summary (Projected)
Date 1/20/2011 Budget January Dec Nov
Cost-of
Cost-of- Service Year-to Forecasted Cost-of Cost-of
Hedge
Power Year Service w/Solar
Ratio
Year over 2009- Service Service
Budget Costs Only Increase 10 Budget $/MWh $/MWh
$/MWh*
2010-2011 N/A $85.15 89% -4.8% -8.97% $84.93 $84.98
2011-2012 N/A $79.52 85% -7.4% -15.73% $79.49 $79.45
2012-2013 N/A $72.69 76% -8.7% -23.09% $73.04 $73.02
2013-2014 N/A $70.61 48% -3.0% -25.41% $71.46 $71.49
2014-2015 N/A $68.94 9% -2.5% -27.26% $70.24 $70.79
*Note that the "Cost-of-Service w/Solar Costs Only" column does not reflect the SREC benefit
the City will receive since the SREC prices are currently unknown
**Assumes solar generation will start in June 2011
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2.0 – BUDGET REPORT
2.1 – VARIANCE REPORT
Budget Actual Variance
Dec-10 Dec-10 Dec-10
Load Forecast 58,125 63,566 (5,441)
Power Supply
Power Supply $3,785,224 $3,737,702 $47,522
Power Supply Management $186,783 $190,422 ($3,639)
Capacity Charges - Load $1,025,694 $1,078,287 ($52,593)
PJM Charges - Load $989,182 $1,623,087 ($633,905)
Total - Power Supply $5,986,883 $6,629,499 ($642,616)
Generation
Plant Operations $490,515 $650,730 ($160,215)
Generation Fuel $0 $0 $0
Capacity Credits ($1,002,527) ($1,002,528) $0
PJM Credits ($34,875) ($34,012) ($863)
Total - Generation ($546,888) ($385,810) ($161,078)
Emission Allowance Sales
Total - Emission Allowance Sales $0 $0 $0
Total Power Supply & Generation $5,439,996 $6,243,689 ($803,694)
Total Power Supply, Generation & Emission
Sales $5,439,996 $6,243,689 ($803,694)
Unit Costs
Total – Power Supply $103.00 $104.29 ($1.29)
Total - Generation + Emission Sales ($9.41) ($6.07) ($3.34)
Final Cost of Service to City of Dover
Ratepayers $93.59 $98.22 ($4.63)
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Budget Actual Variance
YTD YTD YTD
Load Forecast 388,917 403,114 (14,196)
Power Supply
Power Supply $25,641,214 $25,202,312 $438,902
Power Supply Management $1,158,784 $1,192,945 ($34,161)
Capacity Charges - Load $6,087,992 $6,398,107 ($310,115)
PJM Charges - Load $6,071,508 $7,734,611 ($1,663,103)
Total - Power Supply $38,959,497 $40,527,974 ($1,568,477)
Generation
Plant Operations $2,670,528 $3,110,417 ($439,889)
Generation Fuel $191,020 $3,138,177 ($2,947,157)
Capacity Credits ($5,950,486) ($5,961,780) $11,294
PJM Credits ($440,748) ($5,278,531) $4,837,783
Total - Generation ($3,529,686) ($4,991,717) $1,462,031
Emission Allowance Sales
Total - Emission Allowance Sales $0 $3,445 ($3,445)
Total Power Supply & Generation $35,429,811 $35,536,257 ($106,446)
Total Power Supply, Generation & Emission
Sales $35,429,811 $35,539,702 ($109,891)
Unit Costs
Total – Power Supply $100.17 $100.54 ($0.36)
Total - Generation + Emission Sales ($9.08) ($12.37) $3.30
Final Cost of Service to City of Dover
Ratepayers $91.10 $88.16 $2.94
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2.2 – VARIANCE ANALYSIS
Power Supply
• Power Supply realized a favorable $47 thousand variance compared to the budget. This
favorable variance was primarily due to the timing of Dover’s options purchase and
payment of the associated premium. During FY2009-10 the City of Dover purchased
Options as insurance to protect Dover from incremental energy cost exposure. The
current City of Dover power supply and generation budget indicates that 100% of this
purchase was expensed as a Power Supply Cost in the FY2009-10 period, however the
FY2010-11 budget accrues this expense monthly.
• PJM Charges for Load experienced a negative $634 thousand variance relative to the
monthly budget. This variance was driven by Dover’s open position, which was 55%
higher than budget. A larger volume of open positions, coupled with higher than
projected PJM energy open prices, resulted in a total Open Position cost that was $572
thousand greater than budget. Secondary factors associated with this unfavorable
variance include: a $96 thousand unfavorable variance in Basis costs, a $55 thousand
Transmission Cost increase (in June PJM raised the transmission costs going forward due
to the transmission owner’s update of its annual network service requirements and rates),
a $13 thousand unfavorable variance in Transmission Rights Credits, and a $26 thousand
unfavorable variance in PJM ancillary charges. Offsetting these unfavorable variances
were a $115 thousand favorable variance in Load Following and a $13.5 thousand
favorable variance in the Transmission Loss Refund.
• Capacity Charges for Load realized a negative $53 thousand variance relative to the
monthly budget. This variance is the result of PJM finalizing its new prices for the FY
2010-11 PJM Base Residual Auction. These revised prices, which became effective in
June 2010, resulted in a 5% increase in the per MW-day UCAP charge applicable to
Dover (increasing the rate to $187.34/MW-day). PJM also adjusted the Interruptible
Load for Reliability (ILR) resources cost for the Delivery Year relative to the Forecasted
RTO IRL Obligation in a manner that negatively impacts Dover. These charges will
result in unfavorable variances each month during the current fiscal year.
• For the month an unfavorable $586 thousand net variance between Power Supply (fixed
positions) and PJM Charges for Load (open positions, transmission, etc.) was realized
due to an unfavorable $459 thousand variance, caused by a change in volume, and an
unfavorable $127 thousand variance, caused by a change in price. Hence, 78% of the
unfavorable variance can be attributed to volume changes with 22% of the unfavorable
variance being attributed to price changes.
• The Power Supply Management variance is merely an estimate at this point.
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Generation
• Plant O&M reported an unfavorable variance of $160 thousand compared to the monthly
O&M Budget of $491 thousand. The principal reasons for this unfavorable variance
were (i) higher than expected electric demand charges, (ii) increases in contractual
services and right of ways costs and (iii) unbudgeted repair costs associated with Unit 3
boiler.
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3.0 – ENERGY MANAGEMENT
3.1 – PURCHASED POWER
Management Highlights
• Dover’s December load was 63,566 MWh, which was 9.3% above the weather
normalized load of 58,125 MWh. Hedge volumes accounted for 75.8% of actual load
for the month.
• The December All In Unit Energy cost (excluding capacity) of $87.33 per MWh is
$1.98 per MWh higher than the monthly budget.
Actual Load vs Budget Load
100,000
75,000
MWh 50,000
25,000
0
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Budget Actual
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All In Unit Energy Cost - Actual v Budget
$92
$90
$88
$86
$/MWh
$84
$82
$80
$78
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Budget ($/MWh) Actual ($/MWh) Budget WA Actual WA
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Purchased Power Variance Report
Budget Actual Variance
Dec-10 Dec-10 Dec-10
City of Dover Load
Load Obligation (MWh) 58,125 63,566 (5,441)
Unit Energy Costs ($ per MWh)
Energy Cost (inc. Load Following & Pace Fees) $79.32 $80.27 ($0.95)
Pass Through $5.09 $6.14 ($1.05)
Incentive Fees $0.95 $0.92 $0.02
Total - All In Unit Energy Cost $85.35 $87.33 ($1.98)
Purchased Power Variance Analysis
• The actual Dover load of 63,566 MWh was 9.3% above the projected December load of
58,125 MWh.
• The All In Unit Energy Cost was $1.98 per MWh higher than budget due to increased
open volume purchases, increased energy costs, an unfavorable basis variance and an
increased transmission cost. Offsetting these negative variances were increased load
following charges and higher than expected transmission related refunds.
• The Management Incentive fee variance on a $/MWh basis is merely an estimate at this
point.
PJM Power Balancing and Load Related Fees
Purchased Power (Hedges): 48,200 MWhs @ $77.54/MWh: $3,737,702
Power Balancing; Additional PJM, and Energy Manager Fee6: $2,891,797
Total Cost to Serve Load (63,566 MWhs) $6,629,499
All In $/MWh load cost inclusive of Energy Management Fees: $104.29/MWh
6
Includes estimated Incentive Fees.
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3.2 – GENERATION MANAGEMENT
• During the month, PJM did not dispatch Dover’s units into the market. The budget did
not expect any generation for the month.
Generation MWh's: Actual v Budget
30,000
25,000
20,000
MWh
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Budget Gen Actual Gen
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2010-11 Generation Production Margin v Budget
$1,500
Thousands
$1,250
$1,000
$750
$500
$250
$0
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Budget ($) Actual ($)
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Generation Management Variance Report
Budget Actual Variance
Dec-10 Dec-10 Dec-10
Self-Supplied Capacity from Gen (MW)
McKee Run 1 17 17 0
McKee Run 2 17 17 0
McKee Run 3 100.3 100.3 0
Van Sant 39 39 0
Self Supplied Capacity from Gen (MW) 173.3 173.3 0
Additional Capacity from PJM Incremental
Auction 1.7 1.7 0
Total Capacity from Gen (MW) 175 175 0
Gen Capacity Sales to PJM ($/MW.d) $186.12 $186.12 $0.00
Incremental Auction Sales to PJM ($/MW.d) $50.00 $50.00 $0.00
Power Sales
Power Sales (MWh) 0 0 0
Sales Revenue ($ per MWh) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Power Sales Revenue ($) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Variable Fuel & Transport
Fuel Oil No.2 Volume - McKee (gal) 0 0 0
Fuel Oil No.2 - McKee ($/gal) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Fuel Oil No.2 Cost of Goods Sold - McKee ($) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Fuel Oil No.2 Volume - Van Sant (gal) 0 0 0
Fuel Oil No.2 - Van Sant ($/gal) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Fuel Oil No.2 Cost of Goods Sold - Van Sant ($) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Gas Volume (Dth) 0 0 0
Unit Gas Price ($/Dth) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Variable Gas Cost ($) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Transport ($) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Variable Gas and Transport Costs ($) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Variable Fuel & Transport Costs ($) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Testing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Generation Production Margin $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Generation Capacity Payment
Total - Generation Capacity Payment ($1,002,527) ($1,002,528) $0
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Generation Management Variance Analysis
Fuel Expense
• PJM did not dispatch Dover’s units into the market, nor did the units consume natural gas
or fuel oil related to power generation.
Generation Production Margin
Transaction Volumes Revenue/(Cost)
PJM Invoice for Power Sold 0 MWhs $0
Fuel and Transport 0 Dth gas/0 gal #6 oil $0
0 gal #2 oil
Generation Production Margin 0 MWhs $0
The following non-production energy revenues and costs are generally fixed and are not directly
related to generation dispatch and power production. Effective September 2009 FERC approved
the City of Dover’s reactive supply service compensation resulting in approximately $29
thousand of revenue per month.
PJM Invoice (Black Start) $4,545
Reactive Supply Credit $29,468
Fuel Oil Tank Heating & Black Start Gas Supply $0
Eastern Shore Demand Charge $0
Eastern Shore Transport and Imbalance Charge $0
Transco Demand Charge $0
Non-Production Energy Revenue/(Costs) $34,013
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Fuel and Transportation
• During the month there were no unit dispatches by PJM.
Date Volume (Dth) Price ($/Dth) Total Commodity
Cost ($)
Hess Corp
Sub-Total 0 $0.00 $0.00
PESCO
Sub-Total 0 $0.00 $0.00
NJNG
Sub-Total 0 $0.00 $0.00
Total 0 $0.00 $0.00
Due to the conversion from #6 residual oil to low sulfur #2 oil, the need for a constant supply of
natural gas to heat the #6 oil is no longer required. Some gas will still be required for winter
space heating of the building(s). Pace will coordinate with NAES on the procurement of such
supply. This expense will now fall under the plant’s utility costs and be paid and budgeted for by
the station.
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Gas Transportation Purchased
City of Dover decided not to renew agreements with the Eastern Shore Natural Gas Pipeline
(“ESNG”) and TransCo to provide firm natural gas deliveries to the McKee Run and Van Sant
stations. The City of Dover previously notified ESNG and TransCo of its intent to terminate
these existing firm capacity agreements and, as a result, the City no longer pays firm demand
charges or adjustments.
ESNG FT Demand Charge $ 0
TransCo FT Demand Charge $ 0
Total Purchases $ 0
Other Gas Purchases
Commodity and transportation imbalances on Eastern Shore Pipeline for the month resulted in
no charge. The components of this charge are summarized as follows:
Eastern Shore Transport and Imbalance Charges
Imbalance/Dth Estimated Cost/Dth Estimated Total Cost
0 $0.00 $0.00
Transport Volume/Dth $/Dth Total Cost
Firm/IT 0 $0.00 $0.00
Net Charge $0.00
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Purchased Commodity Fuel Oil Summary
Neither McKee Run nor Van Sant was dispatched into PJM and no #2 fuel oil was consumed for
the month. The McKee Run tank must maintain 3 days of load equivalent dispatches for its units.
The McKee Run tank must maintain 3 days of load equivalent dispatches for its units.
Tank Inventory Estimates as of December 31
Tank Tank Capacity Inventory In Days of Burn
(gallon) (gallon) (Typical Dispatch7)
McKee Run (#2 Fuel 2,554,105 452,525 3
Oil)
Van Sant 258,000 140,065 3
(#2 Fuel Oil)
7
As measured by tank level instruments. Tank levels may change due to oil temperature.
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3.3 – EMISSIONS AND ALLOWANCE MANAGEMENT
Given the regulatory uncertainty surrounding the allowance markets, Dover has elected not to
include revenues from emission allowance sales in its 2010-2011 fiscal year budget. Dover
purchased and retired 53 NOX seasonal allowances on November 23rd in order to meet their 2010
NOX seasonal compliance position. Dover has the appropriate number of allowances were set
aside for retirement (see Exhibit 1).
Exhibit 1: Emissions and Allowance Summary through November 30, 2010
2010-2011 EMISSIONS & ALLOWANCE SUMMARY
SO2 NOx
Date Action Allowance Sale Revenue1 Allowance Sale Revenue1
Allocation Price Allocation2 Price
Seas. Ann.
1/1/08 2007 Carryover 549 0 -- -- --
1/1/09 2008 Carryover 2,691 0
1/1/09 Initial 2009 2,723 -- -- 51 78 -- --
Allocation
2/1/10 Initial 2010 1,988 49 76
Allocation
N/A 2003-2006 139
Carryover
9/29/09 SO2 Sales (1,500)
11/12/09 NOX Ann. Sales (45)
11/13/09 SO2 Sales (1,410)
11/20/09 NOx Seas. Sales (25)
12/31/09 2009 YTD (1) -- -- (6) (13) -- --
Emissions3
12/31/10 2010 YTD (2) -- -- (54) (54) -- --
Emissions
6/1/10 State Re- -- -- -- 3 2 -- --
allocation
10/31/10 EPA Linearity (68) TBD
Testing Req.
11/23/10 Market Purchase 53
Totals
- Allowances 5,177 -- $0 2 44 -- $0
$0
$0
Total Revenue $0
Notes:
(1) Revenue calculations account for a $0.50/ton broker fee for SO2, $10/ton broker fee for NOx annual and
$5/ton broker fee for NOX seasonal.
(2) Per the Clean Air Interstate Rule, in 2009 NOx emissions will be governed by a seasonal and annual
program. The NOx seasonal emissions pertain only to emissions (May 1 – Sep 30), similar to the previous
trading regimen. Annual emissions cover the entire year.
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Given current dispatch expectations, the market value of the remaining 2007-2010 Dover
allowance inventory is approximately $38,699 at the time of this report. This represents 3,191
pre-CAIR SO2 allowances trading at $9/ton, 1,986 post-CAIR SO2 allowances8 trading at $5/ton,
and 2 NOx seasonal allowances trading at $25/ton.
SO2
SO2 prices continue to hover around $10/ton for vintage 2009 or earlier, and $5/ton for vintage
2010 or later (see Figure 1 – SO2 Prices since Last Monthly Report). No substantial change is
expected in the price of SO2 allowances until either EPA releases a final version of the Clean Air
Transport Rule (Transport Rule) or Congress intervenes with legislation. If the Transport Rule is
finalized in a form similar to that of the proposed rule, Pace Global’s expectation is that the
existing bank of SO2 allowances will not be permitted for compliance.
Figure 1 – SO2 Prices since Last Monthly Report
SO2 Allowance Prices (Dec / Jan)
$10.00
$8.00
$6.00
$4.00
$2.00
$0.00
12/16/2010 12/18/2010 12/20/2010 12/22/2010 12/24/2010 12/26/2010 12/28/2010 12/30/2010
1/1/2011 1/3/2011 1/5/2011 1/7/2011 1/9/2011 1/11/2011 1/13/2011 1/15/2011 1/17/2011 1/19/2011
2009 (pre‐CAIR) 2010/2011 (post‐CAIR)
NOx
The NOX annual allowance market continued to gain momentum and allowances are currently
trading at their highest levels since late October 2010 (See Figure 2 – NOX annual prices since
last monthly report.) Pace Global is currently working with Dover and NAES in evaluating the
potential need to purchase additional NOX annual allowances to cover Dover’s 2010 emissions.
8
Pace Global is assuming and recommending that Dover retire vintage 2010 SO2 allowances for their
2010 emissions. Per CAIR, 2010 or later vintage allowances are worth half of a ton for compliance
purposes. Given the regulatory and legislative uncertainty surrounding the SO2 markets and the greater
value 2009 allowances have for compliance purposes, Pace Global recommends retaining 2009 vintage
allowances over 2010 vintage allowances when possible.
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The deadline for purchase and retirement of allowances, should such a transaction be necessary,
is March 1, 2011.
NOX seasonal prices continue to fluctuate between $25/ton and $30/ton and little movement is
expected as units generate in the non-ozone-season months (See Figure 3 – NOX seasonal prices
since last monthly report.)
Under the proposed Transport Rule, it is unclear how existing NOX allowances (both annual and
seasonal) will be treated for compliance purposes. The rule contemplates a number of methods
for dealing with the existing NOX banks, including permitting use for compliance at a discounted
rate. Current expectation is that the existing bank will not be permitted to carry over into the
new program.
Figure 2 – NOX annual prices since last monthly report
NOX Annual Allowance Prices (Dec / Jan)
$360.00
$340.00
$320.00
$300.00
$280.00
$260.00
$240.00
$220.00
$200.00
12/16/2010 12/18/2010 12/20/2010 12/22/2010 12/24/2010 12/26/2010 12/28/2010 12/30/2010
1/1/2011 1/3/2011 1/5/2011 1/7/2011 1/9/2011 1/11/2011 1/13/2011 1/15/2011 1/17/2011 1/19/2011
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Figure 3 – NOX seasonal prices since last monthly report
NOX Seasonal Allowance Prices (Dec / Jan)
$31.00
$30.00
$29.00
$28.00
$27.00
$26.00
$25.00
$24.00
$23.00
$22.00
12/16/2010 12/18/2010 12/20/2010 12/22/2010 12/24/2010 12/26/2010 12/28/2010 12/30/2010
1/1/2011 1/3/2011 1/5/2011 1/7/2011 1/9/2011 1/11/2011 1/13/2011 1/15/2011 1/17/2011 1/19/2011
SO2 and NOx Outlook
The SO2 and NOX markets continue to operate in a state of regulatory uncertainty. While the
proposed Transport Rule provides some guidance, the final version is not expected to be released
until June 2011. EPA recently released some changes and alternative methodologies to those
originally included in the proposed rule. On January 7, 2011, EPA issued 2 alternative
methodologies for calculating allowance allocations to units covered by the program. The
original methodology contemplated in the proposed rule would have calculated allowance
allocations based on historical emissions and expected future emissions – determined by an EPA
model. Under the original methodology, Dover’s two covered units would have received
minimal allowances via allocation (See Figure 4 - Dover Allowance Allocation under Original
Proposed Transport Rule).
Figure 4 - Dover Allowance Allocation under Original Proposed Transport Rule
Original Transport Rule Allocations
Ozone
Annual Season
2012 SO2 2014 SO2 NOx NOx
Plant Allocation Allocation Allocation Allocation
McKee Run 2 2 0 14
Van Sant
Station 0 0 5 1
Total 2 2 5 15
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Under the two alternative methodologies, allowance allocations would be based on a unit’s three
highest annual heat input values within the previous five years. The second alternative allocation
methodology places a limiter on some units if their “reasonably foreseeable maximum
emissions” are higher than what they would receive simply using historical heat input. The
limiter would not impact Dover directly, but would increase to overall pool from which Dover
would be eligible to pull from, thus slightly increasing their total allowances. In either case,
Dover receives substantially more allowances under the new proposed allocation methods (see
Figure 5 – Allowance Allocations under EPA’s Alternative Methodologies.)
Figure 5 – Allowance Allocations under EPA’s Alternative Methodologies
New Alternative Transport Rule Allocations: Option 1
Ozone
Annual Season
2012 SO2 2014 SO2 NOx NOx
Plant Allocation Allocation Allocation Allocation
McKee Run 45 45 36 17
Van Sant
Station 3 3 3 1
Total 48 48 38 18
New Alternative Transport Rule Allocations: Option 2
Ozone
Annual Season
2012 SO2 2014 SO2 NOx NOx
Plant Allocation Allocation Allocation Allocation
McKee Run 50 50 37 17
Van Sant
Station 4 4 3 1
Total 53 53 40 19
As the 112th Congress settles in, the talk of limiting EPA’s existing regulatory authority is
increasing. Expectation is that at some point this year Senator Carper (D-DE) will make a push
for a “3-pollutant” bill, which would regulate the SO2 and NOX emissions markets. It is likely
that Carper’s bill would provide a smoother transition from the current rules under CAIR than
that of the Transport Rule by allowing current allowances to retain some value for future
compliance.
Additionally, there have been rumblings amongst the new members of Congress that they will
push to siphon EPA’s regulatory budget, however those efforts are more likely to be directed at
CO2 regulation than SO2 and NOX.
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RGGI and Federal Carbon Outlook
RGGI allowance prices continue to flounder around the statutory floor price of $1.86/ton. RGGI
is substantially over supplied and as a result allowances prices have remained extremely low (see
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Figure 6 – RGGI Allowance Prices
RGGI Prices (Dec / Jan)
$1.95
$1.90
$1.85
$1.80
12/17/2010 12/19/2010 12/21/2010 12/23/2010 12/25/2010 12/27/2010 12/29/2010 12/31/2010
1/2/2011 1/4/2011 1/6/2011 1/8/2011 1/10/2011 1/12/2011 1/14/2011 1/16/2011 1/18/2011 1/20/2011
The conversion potential of RGGI allowances into federal allowance volume in a national carbon
market remains the main support for RGGI pricing. However, with major uncertainty
surrounding the ultimate ability to pass legislation in the near-term, RGGI allowance prices
continue to remain very low. Based on projected generation and emissions, Dover is projected to
have an excess of 150,000 allowances through 2013 with a market value at current prices of
$291,000. The first true-up period for RGGI will take place on December 31st, 2011.
Despite the high level of uncertainty surrounding carbon legislation, Pace Global continues to
anticipate an eventual price on carbon at a national level, although the timing, method, and scope
of coverage are all substantially unknown at this time. Pace Global expects carbon regulation to
evolve through three main drivers: 1. Legislation; 2. EPA regulation under their existing
authority; and 3. Linkage of regional and state initiatives. The third peg of these drivers,
regional and state initiatives, got a major boost on December 16, 2010, as the California Air
Resource Board approved rules for a cap-and-trade program that will begin in 2012.
The carbon pricing three drivers will likely develop in parallel and, at times, in concert with one
another. Through the three drivers, Pace Global anticipates a national price on carbon emissions
via a market based system, or combination of systems, beginning sometime between 2014 and
2017.
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4.0 – OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Management Highlights
• During the month of December, there were no restricted work days or lost time accidents.
The facility has now gone 78 days without an OSHA recordable accident and 78
consecutive days without a lost time reportable accident.
• The plant received no Notice of Violations (NOVs). There were no environmental
deviations or other permit deviations during the month.
• No units were dispatched by PJM for the month of December.
• Mechanical staff completed the installation of the new atomizing air dryer and installed
piping to the existing system to better utilize the new air compressor during times when
the unit is off line for economics.
• IC&E staff installed two new batteries for the Van Sant fire protection system control
cabinet.
• IC&E staff completed sixteen hours of DCS training from Warren Professionals.
• The draft O&M budget was supplied to Pace Global for review in early
December and was approved. The draft FY11-12 budget must be entered into
HTE no later than 1/3/2011.
• The following is the NAES Monthly Report as submitted to PGAM.
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NAES Corporation
Dover, Delaware
December 2010
Monthly Report
Happy Holidays from McKee Run Generating Station
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Table of Contents
1.0 Environmental, Health and Safety
2.0 Financial
3.0 Operations
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 CIP
6.0 General Plant Information
7.0 Summary of NAES Performance
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1.0 Environmental, Health and Safety:
During the month of December, there were no restricted work days or lost time accidents. The
facility has now gone 78 days without an OSHA recordable accident and 78 consecutive days
without a lost time reportable accident.
The plant received no Notice of Violations (NOVs). There were no environmental deviations or
other permit deviations during the month.
Environmental, Health and Safety Statistics
Month Fiscal Year to Date
(December 10) (7/1/10-6/30/11)
NOVs 0 0
Opacity Deviations 0 9
Environmental Deviations 0 0
OSHA Recordable 0 1
OSHA LTA's 0 0
First Aid cases 0 0
Restricted Workday Accident 0 0
Near Miss 0 3
Man Hours Worked 3,596.00 78,448.75
Date last OSHA Recordable 10/14/10
Date last Lost Time Accident 10/14/10
Days since last OSHA recordable 78
Days since last Lost Time Accident 78
Emissions (NOx & SO2) All data thru 12/31/10
NOx Summary - Year (May-Sept.)Tons
Year Unit #1 Unit #2 Unit #3 Unit #11 TOTAL
2009 0.9 0.7 4.2 0.6 6.4
2010 0.7 2.2 119.2 3.3 125.4
2011 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
NOx Summary - Year (Jan. – Dec.)Tons
Year Unit #1 Unit #2 Unit #3 Unit #11 TOTAL
2009 0.9 0.7 10.1 0.6 12.3
2010 0.7 2.2 119.2 3.3 125.4
2011 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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CAIR NOx Allowances Summary*
NOx Allowances Available NOx Allowance Balance
CAIR NOx CAIR NOx (Per Facility, Prior to Sale) Total NOx
Allowance Allowances McKee Run Tons
Vintage Sold YTD (Yr/Season) Van Sant Emitted McKee Run Van Sant
(Yr/Season) (Yr/ (Yr/Season) (Yr/Season)
Season)
2009 45/25 75*/50* 5/3 12/5 - 1/1 18/19 4/2
2010 0 73/47* 5/3 119**/119** -46/-72 2/0
- 3/3
Note *- State Reallocation for McKee Run 2 tons Year 2009, 2 tons Ozone Season 2009 and 1 ton Ozone
Season 2010.
Note ** - The higher NOx emissions are attributed to data substitution rules that use significantly higher
emission rates than actually were emitted. The implementation of the data substitution rules were caused by
performing a linearity test outside the grace period. NAES ESS was able to provide assistance in reducing
the NOx emissions from 137 tons to 119 tons since the October report. They are also investigating another
option with the EPA that could reduce the emissions further. As of December 31, 2010, the EPA has informed
NAES that they will review the petition once they reconvene in January 2011.
SO2 Summary - Year (Jan.-Dec.)Tons
Year Unit #1 Unit #2 Unit #3 Unit #11 TOTAL
2009 0.05 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.4
2010 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.3
2011 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Note: Denoted data is as of 10/31/2010 from EDR submittal to EPA
SO2 Allowances Summary
SO2 Allowances Available Total SO2
SO2 (Per Unit, Prior to Sale & Tons Emitted SO2
SO2 Allowance Allowances Reconciliation) – Allowances
Vintage Sold - YTD U3 and U11 Balance
Unit #3 Unit #11 YTD
2003-2006 139 138 1 0 0
2007 2455 2585 138 98 170
2008 2392 2585 138 32 299
2009 0 2585 138 0 2723
2010 0 1850 138 0 1987
2011 0 1850 138 0 1988
Note: Denoted data is as of 12/31/2010
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CO2 Allowances Summary*
CO2 CO2 CO2 Allowances Available Total CO2 CO2
Allowance Allowances (Per Facility, Prior to Tons Emitted Allowance
Vintage Sold YTD Sale) Balance
McKee Run Van Sant
2009 0 59,805 1,699 5,796 55,708
2010 0 47,844 1,636 32,971 16,509
2011 0 35,883 1,227 0 37,110
2012 0 23,922 818 0 24,740
2013 0 11,961 409 0 12,370
Note: All CO2 allowance values are provided by the RGGI CO2 Allowance Tracking System
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2.0 Financial
Financial – Current Month
Month –December 2010
Actual Budget Variance
Personnel 364,064 359,899 (4,165)
Materials & Supplies 6,044 7,650 1,606
Administrative Expenses 280,622 122,966 (157,656)
Total $650,730 $490,515 ($160,215)
Financial – Fiscal Year to Date
Number of Months - 6
Actual Budget Variance
Personnel 1,536,436 1,545,489 9,053
Materials & Supplies 174,043 93,570 (80,473)
Administrative Expenses 1,399,939 1,031,469 (368,470)
Total $3,110,418 $2,670,528 ($439,890)
2.1 Variance analysis:
The original budget for December was $490,515. The actual expenses for December were
$650,730 for an unfavorable variance of $160,215 or approximately 32.66%. The variance was
due to the following:
PERSONNEL EXPENSES – The extension of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement by
the company and by the union provided for a wage increase retroactive to July 1, 2010. This
increase was expensed in December 2010, although it was offset somewhat by lower labor,
overtime, and burdens during the month which contributed to a total unfavorable variance
of $4,165.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES EXPENSES – A favorable variance of $1,606 was realized due
to lower spending in Printing/Duplicating, Medical Supplies and Building Maintenance.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES - Higher than budgeted expenses in Electric, Contractual
Services, Right of Ways/Permits, Boiler Systems and Turbine Generator Systems contributed to
an unfavorable variance of $157,656. The variance in the Electric account is due to the
increased run time in July, which due to plant equipment configuration change (running
auxiliaries off the Unit 3 Start-up Transformer) caused a significant increase in the monthly
ratcheting demand charge. Boiler Systems incurred an unfavorable variance due to unexpected
costs associated with Unit 3 Boiler tube leak repairs.
The budget is currently forecast to finish this fiscal year at $6,176,631 expensed versus
$5,689,315 budgeted thereby realizing a 108.6% expenditure rate. The high expenditure rate is
due primarily to increased unit operation time which to a large scale directly led to an increase in
electric and water costs over the original budget. In addition, operational limits created a need
for alternate auxiliary power sources that resulted in a higher demand charge for electricity
which will continue throughout the rest of the fiscal year and into the next fiscal year.
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3.0 Operations
Unit Operations / Outages / Trips
No units were dispatched by PJM for the month of December.
Month – December 2010
McKee McKee McKee MRS Van Sant Total
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Facility Unit 11 All Units
Capacity MW 17 17 102 136 39 175
On Line Hours Hrs 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Starts # 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gross Generation MWh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net Generation MWh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total Auxiliaries MWh 34.824 34.824 155.209 224.857 8.345 233.202
Auxiliaries purchased MWh 34.824 34.824 155.209 224.857 8.345 233.202
Fuel Gas Used MMBTU 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Fuel Oil Used MMBTU 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Fuel Oil Used Gallons 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total Fuel MMBTU 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net Heat Rate BTU/KWh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Unit Trips # 0 0 0 0 0 0
Capacity Factor % 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Availability Factor % 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Commercial
% 0 0 0 0 0 0
Unavailability (CU)
Planned Outage Hours Hours 493.50 493.50 493.50 1,480.50 0.0 1,480.50
Maintenance Outage
Hours 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Hours
Forced Outage Hours Hours 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Reserve Shutdown
Hours 744.00 744.00 744.00 2,232.00 744.00 2,976.00
Hours
HW Boiler Gas Usage MMBTU 1,250.106 1,250.106
Pilot Gas Usage MMBTU 0 0 0 0
# Note: Does not include HWB or Pilot Gas. Fuel usage numbers are taken from fuel flow instruments.
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2010-2011 Fiscal Year-to-Date (6 Months)
McKee McKee McKee MRS Van Sant Total
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Facility Unit 11 All Units
Capacity MW 17 17 102 136 39 175
On Line Hours Hrs 13.033 128.966 625.956 767.955 129.627 897.582
Starts # 1 3 43 47 24 71
Gross Generation MWh 154.626 1,216.601 44,513.459 45,884.686 4,334.660 50,219.346
Net Generation MWh 147.111 1,141.623 41,999.488 43,588.222 4,331.722 49,919.944
Total Auxiliaries MWh 191.947 259.409 4,728.140 5,179.496 19.150 5,198.646
Auxiliaries purchased MWh 184.432 184.432 2,218.413 2,587.277 16.722 2,603.999
Fuel Gas Used MMBTU 2,183.250 15,245.85 445,263.45 462,692.55 53,766.951 516,459.50
0 1 1 1
Fuel Oil Used MMBTU 0.0 0.0 12,488.410 12,488.410 135.922 12,624.332
Fuel Oil Used Gallons 0.0 0.0 87,457 87,457 982 88,439
Total Fuel MMBTU 2,183.250 15,245.85 457,751.86 475,180.96 57,492.169 532,673.13
0 1 1 0
Net Heat Rate BTU/KWh 14,841 13,355 11,047 13,081 13,234 13,158
Unit Trips # 1 0 3 4 2 6
Capacity Factor % 0.20 1.52 9.14 5.81 2.51 7.07
Availability Factor % 56.84 69.97 69.83 65.54 100.00 74.16
Commercial
% 6.6 0 0.03* 0.85 0 0.66
Unavailability (CU)
Planned Outage Hours Hours 1,326.500 1,326.500 1,326.500 3,979.500 0.0 3,979.500
Maintenance Outage
Hours 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Hours
Forced Outage Hours Hours 579.830 0 6.317 586.15 0 586.15
Reserve Shutdown
Hours 2,510.670 2,961.534 2,529.443 8,001.647 4,287.373 12,288.647
Hours
HW Boiler Gas Usage MMBTU 1,586.106 1,586.106
Pilot Gas Usage MMBTU 0 0 0 0
Note: * Calculation does not include 3.317 hours that were Outside Management Control (OMC)
Capacity Testing – FY 2010-2011
Summer 2010 (June 1- Aug 31) Winter 2010-2011 (Dec 1- Mar 1)
Unit Rated Net Reported Net Unit Rated Net Reported Net
Capability (MW) Capability (MW) Capability (MW) Capability (MW)
1 17 17.20 1 17 *
2 17 18.09 2 17 *
3 102 102.68 3 102 *
VanSant 39 39.30 11 39 *
Total 175 178.67 Total 175 *
Winter Capacity Test Exemption Program
Note: * depicts a unit that has not completed capacity test for the PJM Winter Capacity Demonstration
Period in FY 2010-2011. All City of Dover Units were in the revised PJM
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Fuel Oil Inventory
Monthly Monthly Fuel Monthly FY 10-11 Fuel FY 10-11
Inventory Inventory Purchases Inventory Inventory Purchases Inventory
(Start) (End) (Month) (Change) (Start) (YTD) (Change)
McKee Run
(#2 Fuel Oil) 454,725 452,525 0 (2,200) 448,556 82,623* 3,969
Van Sant
140,065 140,065 0 0 143,099 0 (3,034)
(#2 Fuel Oil)
Note: As measured by tank level instruments. Tank levels may change due to oil temperature.
Note: * An oil purchase was made in October, 2010 for #2 oil to replenish oil stocks used during testing
of Unit 3 during the summer period. Approximately 53,000 gallons were received in October 2010 and
30,007 gallons were delivered in the first week of November to complete the purchase.
Van Sant Lifetime through 12/31/10
Actual Starts Factored Starts Fired Hours
Van Sant 1240 2147.65 4100.86
Since HGP - Dec 2004 189 479.95 717.28
Team Report:
Plant employees continue working on their General Physics topics during the month. The
inclusion of these courses has provided opportunities for increased knowledge of plant
operations, to satisfy OSHA and PJM requirements, and to build a solid foundation for cross
training employees at the City of Dover generation facilities. Many of these courses are included
in the Employee Qualification program that will help prepare operators for advancement within
the line of progression jobs.
Operation teams have been re-organizing and removing obsolete MSDS sheets to be placed in
the inactive files. The notebooks which contain the active MSDS sheets were replaced and new
storage area has been provided that will allow for easier access.
Operations teams have been assisting the Maintenance Team in remodeling an office area that
was formerly used as a storage area. The area will now be used as an office area for the
Materials Coordinator within the main plant. File cabinets, a desk and other support equipment
and material have been moved into the office and is almost fully operational.
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4.0 Maintenance
During the month of December, plant maintenance staff continued addressing the backlog of
work orders. There were sixty-five work orders issued with fifty-three work orders being
completed during the month.
The table below summarizes the monthly work order activities.
Work Order Report
December - 0
Outstanding
From Outstanding
Previous Issued This Completed at the end of
Priority # Months Month This Month the month
1 11 1 9 3
2 17 11 9 19
3 37 11 17 31
4 9 10 1 18
5 7 0 0 7
SW1 0 0 0 0
SW2 0 0 0 0
SW3 1 0 0 1
SW4 0 1 0 1
SW5 0 0 0 0
PM 29 31 17 43
Totals 111 65 53 123
Note: PM's are included in the priority totals
Notable activities during the month include:
1) Mechanical staff completed the installation of the new atomizing air dryer and installed
piping to the existing system to better utilize the new air compressor during times when
the unit is off line for economics.
2) IC&E staff installed two new batteries for the Van Sant fire protection system control
cabinet. Fire protection alarm panel was activated when the batteries reached their
serviceable life.
3) IC&E staff completed sixteen hours of DCS training from Warren Professionals. Training
was held on the Unit 3 Net 90 system controls. Training consisted of navigation of
systems, composer logic to actual hardware, graphic changes, finding components in
drawings and navigating around drawings.
4) IC&E staff ran new cable from the Net 90 room to the CEMS room and field landed the
new wires for the CEMS ON-Line - fuel being combusted detection.
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5) Mechanical staff prefabricated one hundred and twenty linear feet of stainless steel piping
for replacement of the hydrogen line feeding units one and two generators. The
replacement will be completed during the spring outage when both units are safely
degassed for outage work. At that time, the new line will be installed and pressure tested
for leaks.
5.0 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
Project Description Update
Number
Progress: The project has been completed except for some final
MR Fire Protection training for personnel. Final drawings and documentation would then be
EG0801
System Upgrades supplied to the plant to work towards closing out the project.
Schedule: This work was completed in December.
Progress: Additional molded case breakers that will lower the Arc Flash
Exposure level have been received for replacement at McKee Run.
Once the new breakers have been installed, all breaker cubicles will be
MR & VS Arc Flash relabeled as necessary based on the updated Arc Flash Analysis which
EG0904
Analysis would incorporate the new breaker ratings. It is expected that, as a
result of all the modifications to the electrical system, a revised plant
uniform policy could be implemented based on the final analysis.
Schedule: Project is expected to be completed in January.
Progress: This project has been completed. Final review of “as-built”
Van Sant Mark IV
EG1001 documents from the controls system vendor has been completed.
Controls Upgrade
Schedule: The project was closed out in December.
Progress: All electrical equipment and mechanical equipment was
tested and checked out for vibration. This work was completed on
Unit 3 Cooling Tower
EG1101 November 21.
Life Extension
Schedule: No other work is planned for this project during the
remainder of the fiscal year.
Progress: Work scope to replace the lower decking has been
completed and is in the process of going out for bids to be completed in
Units 1 & 2 Cooling
EG1102 the Spring 2011 Outage.
Tower Life Extension
Schedule: Pre-bid meeting and bids are due by the middle of February
2011.
Progress: Started on the development of the project work scope
Unit 3 Turbine documents.
EG1103 Schedule: This project has been deferred until 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Inspection
Progress: Started on the development of the project work scope
Unit 3 Aux System documents.
EG1104 Schedule: This project has been deferred until 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Components
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Progress: This project is for the unexpected needs that may occur
during a budget year that were unexpected due to equipment failure for
Miscellaneous Capital example.
EG1105 Equipment Schedule: The funding is in place. Some funds have been used to
Replacements cover the cost of the Unit 3 600-lb steam station valve repairs, Unit 3
Cooling Water Booster Pump Repairs, and circuit breakers for the
power distribution system.
Progress: Started on the development of the project work scope
document.
EG1106 Unit 3 Stack Repairs Schedule: This project has been deferred until 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Progress: Started on the development of the project work scope
Units 1 & 2 Life documents.
EG1107 Schedule: This is tentatively scheduled for the Spring Outage 2011.
Extension
Some of the work has been deferred until the 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Progress: The repair work has been completed.
Unit 1 Forced Outage Schedule: This work is complete and final disposition of the insurance
EG1108
Repairs reimbursement submittal is outstanding.
Progress: Started on the development of the project work scope
Unit 3 FD & ID Fan documents.
EG1109
Damper Upgrade Schedule: This project has been deferred until 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Progress: Started on the development of the project work scope
Unit 3 DCS Computers documents.
EG1110
& Software Upgrades Schedule: This project has been deferred until 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Progress: Started on the development of the project work scope
Unit 3 Air Heater documents.
EG1112
Expansion Joint Schedule: This is scheduled for the Spring Outage 2011.
Progress: Started on the development of the project work scope
Units 1 & 2 Controls documents and a parts list is almost ready to send to plant purchasing.
EG1113
Modifications Schedule: This is scheduled for the Spring Outage 2011.
Progress: Started on the development of the project work scope
Unit 3 Gas Line documents. Gas valves have been ordered but not received.
EG1114
Modifications Schedule: This is scheduled for the Spring Outage 2011.
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5.1 CIP Budget
Approved Latest
Project
Description Budget Estimate
Number
($ X 1000) ($ X 1000)
EG0801 MR Fire Protection System Upgrades 50 45
EG0904 MR & VS Arc Flash Analysis Phase II 125 75*
Unit 3 Cooling Tower Life Extension
EG1101 398 380
Units 1 & 2 Cooling Tower Life
EG1102 173 150
Extension
EG1103 Unit 3 Turbine Inspection 348 348
EG1104 Unit 3 Aux System Components 113 113
EG1106 Unit 3 Stack Repairs 25 25
EG1107 Units 1 & 2 Life Extension 276 276
Unit 1 Forced Outage
EG1108 412** 412
Repairs
EG1109 Unit 3 FD & ID Fan Damper Upgrade 45 45
Unit 3 DCS Computers & Software
EG1110 30 30
Upgrades
EG1112 Unit 3 Air Heater Expansion Joint 65## 65
EG1113 Units 1 & 2 Controls Modifications 150## 150
EG1114 Unit 3 Gas Line Modifications 60## 60
* $50K removed and put into O&M budget - $41K was actual Phase I cost. The remaining $75K was put
into the 2010 O&M budget.
** This project was not budgeted for 2011.
## Project was not in original FY11 CIP but was approved by COD Council in late 2010.
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6.0 General Plant Information
Training:
Plant employees continue working on their General Physics topics during the month. The
inclusion of these courses has provided opportunities for increased knowledge of plant
operations, to satisfy OSHA and PJM requirements, and to build a solid foundation for cross
training employees at the City of Dover generation facilities. Many of these courses are included
in the Employee Qualification program that will help prepare operators for advancement within
the line of progression jobs.
The PJM Generation Systems Operator exam study groups continue to meet during the month
with different study topics. The study group focuses on subjects that are covered on the exam.
This month’s topics were Reserves, Capacity Shortage, Supplementary Status Report,
Transmission and Voltage Emergencies.
During the month, new Safety committee members were selected to serve for the year 2011.
The Plant Safety Committee consists of representatives from each of the Operations and from
the Maintenance Team to aid in ensuring the plant and personnel remain safe by conducting
area inspections, performing assessments, and bringing safety ideas and projects to the table
that could aid in improving overall plant safety.
Other Events:
The draft budget was supplied to Pace Global for review in early December and was approved.
The draft FY11-12 budget must be entered into HTE no later than 1/3/2011. Due to the amount
of information needed to be inputted into the COD financial software, a time schedule was
developed to ensure enough time is allocated for the data entry process.
Calendar of Events Date
Winter Capacity Period December 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011
McKee Run and Van Sant Title V Annual Certification Due February 1, 2011
NOx Emissions Reconciliation Due March 1, 2011
SO2 Emissions Reconciliation Due March 1, 2011
SARA III Report March 1, 2011
Annual Van Sant Black Start Test March 2011 (Exact Date TBD)
Units 1, 2, and 3 Spring Outage March 28, 2011 – May 23, 3011
Unit 11 Spring Outage March 14, 2011 – March 28, 2011
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EIA-923 Report April 15, 2011
EIA-860 Report May 15, 2011
Fiscal Year 2010-20011 Ends June 30, 2011
PJM Summer Capacity Test Period June 1, 2011- August 31, 2011
McKee Run and Van Sant Title V Semi-Annual Certification Due August 1, 2011
NOx Ozone Season Starts May 1, 2011
NOx Ozone Season Ends September 30, 2011
One Year Accident Free October 14, 2011
#1 Unit Annual Inspection October , 2011
#2 Unit Annual Inspection October , 2011
7.0 Summary of NAES Performance to Date
Plant Performance FY 2010-2011
Measure Month Year to Date YTD FY Maximum
Incentive Incentive
Commercial
0% 0.66% $63,262 $89,586
Unavailability (CU)
Safety 1 1 $8,398 $16,797
Environmental 0 0 $16,797 $16,797
Capacity Tests
Summer Winter Summer Winter
Completed
Unit 1 No No Yes Yes* $3,360 $3,360
Unit 2 No No Yes Yes* $3,360 $3,360
Unit 3 No No Yes Yes* $20,157 $20,157
Unit 11 No No Yes Yes* $6,719 $6,719
Total YTD
77.85% Total YTD Incentive $122,052 $156,775
Incentive %
Note - * Unit is expected to be in the PJM Winter Capacity Test Exemption Program
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APPENDICES
I. PJM INVOICE BREAKDOWN
The PJM bill is a record of all Electricity Transactions, Transmission Services, Ancillary Services and
Miscellaneous fees that allow the PJM to operate. Below is a list of the line items on the PJM bill including all
generator activity.
PJM Bill Line Items Gen Load Net
Day Ahead Energy $0.00 ($1,296,295.64) ($1,296,295.64)
Real-time Energy $0.00 ($29,910.19) ($29,910.19)
Transmission Losses Credits $0.00 $93,229.70 $93,229.70
Network Integration Transmission Service Charges $0.00 ($270,028.60) ($270,028.60)
Inadvertent Interchange Charges $0.00 ($944.40) ($944.40)
Regulation Charges $0.00 ($25,272.85) ($25,272.85)
Synchronized Reserve Charges $0.00 ($11,756.37) ($11,756.37)
Balancing Operating Reserves Charges $0.00 ($26,314.26) ($26,314.26)
Day Ahead Operating Reserves Charges $0.00 ($11,085.31) ($11,085.31)
Day-ahead Scheduling Reserve $0.00 ($127.46) ($127.46)
Synchronous Condensing Charges $0.00 ($56.16) ($56.16)
Reactive Services Charges $0.00 ($1,554.76) ($1,554.76)
Meter Correction Charges $0.00 $125.64 $125.64
Day-ahead Operating Reserve for Load Response $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Balancing Operating Reserve for Load Response $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Balancing Operating Reserves Credits $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Day Ahead Operating Reserves Credits $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Locational Reliability Charges $0.00 ($1,080,033.18) ($1,080,033.18)
Capacity Transfer Rights Credits $0.00 $1,745.61 $1,745.61
Capacity Resource Deficiency Credits $0.00 $0.31 $0.31
Demand Response and ILR Compliance Penalty Credits $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
RPM Auction Credits $1,002,527.60 $0.00 $1,002,527.60
Auction Revenue Rights Credits $0.00 $31,448.26 $31,448.26
Synchronized Reserve Credits $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
PJM Scheduling System Control and Dispatch Service
Charges $0.00 ($9,882.62) ($9,882.62)
Transmission Owner Scheduling System Control and
Dispatch Service Charges $0.00 ($4,856.61) ($4,856.61)
Reactive Supply and Voltage Control from Generation
Sources Service Charges $0.00 ($33,905.93) ($33,905.93)
Reactive Supply Credit $29,467.58 $0.00 $29,467.58
Black Start Service Charges $0.00 ($1,289.64) ($1,289.64)
North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
Charge $0.00 ($529.46) ($529.46)
Reliability First Corporation (RFC) Charges $0.00 ($967.39) ($967.39)
Expansion Cost Recovery Charges $0.00 ($438.03) ($438.03)
Transmission Enhancement Charges $0.00 ($9,673.22) ($9,673.22)
Black Start Service Credits $4,544.50 $0.00 $4,544.50
Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service Credits $0.00 $451.83 $451.83
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Generation Deactivation $0.00 $794.40 $794.40
Market Monitoring Unit (MMU) Funding $0.00 ($330.80) ($330.80)
Organization of PJM States, Inc. (OPSI) Funding $0.00 ($35.97) ($35.97)
FERC Annual Recovery $0.00 ($4,078.73) ($4,078.73)
PJM Annual Membership $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EFOR-P $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DPL Settlement B $0.00 $0.32 $0.32
PPA $0.00 ($9,802.88) ($9,802.88)
$1,036,539.68 ($2,701,374.39) ($1,664,834.71)
II. LOAD, ALL IN ENERGY AND ALL IN COST OF SERVICE TABLE
Budget Load Actual Load Budget AIE Actual AIE Actual YTD AIE Budget AICS Actual AICS Actual YTD AICS
(MWh) (MWh) ($/MWh) ($/MWh) ($/MWh) ($/MWh) ($/MWh) ($/MWh)
Jul 77,912 83,163 $83.50 $90.72 $90.72 $92.25 $81.36 $81.36
Aug 76,267 78,755 $85.20 $82.76 $86.85 $89.62 $83.03 $82.17
Sep 64,317 66,782 $84.83 $82.73 $85.65 $90.04 $91.13 $84.79
Oct 58,076 56,452 $83.68 $79.72 $84.47 $89.77 $87.24 $85.27
Nov 54,220 54,396 $84.68 $82.56 $84.17 $91.53 $91.56 $86.28
Dec 58,125 63,566 $85.35 $87.33 $84.67 $93.59 $98.22 $88.16
Jan 60,136 $84.94 $92.76
Feb 54,199 $83.56 $91.20
Mar 56,334 $84.16 $90.46
Apr 52,554 $83.69 $91.16
May 58,744 $79.63 $85.58
Jun 67,331 $80.51 $96.23
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III. GLOSSARY
Energy Only Unit Cost ("EOU") accounts for the wholesale energy costs excluding capacity
obligations, capacity credits for Dover-owned generation, generation revenues, generating plant costs, the
black start ancillary services credit for the Van Sant plant, and revenues associated with the sale of
emission allowances. The AIE includes the costs from settling the hedged or forward transactions; the
energy bought on the ISO (Independent System Operator or PJM) day-ahead to cover the open position
(un-hedged); load following costs associated with balancing the actual load in the ISO real-time market;
energy management service related fees; the ISO transmission charges and credits to load serving entities;
the ISO ancillary services charges such as generation regulation, spinning reserve, and reactive power;
and the ISO administrative charges and cost of service recovery fees.
All In Cost of Service ("AICS") accounts for the net cost of wholesale power to the City of Dover
Electric Utility. The AICS starts with the AIE and adds the costs or credits from capacity obligations,
capacity credits for Dover-owned generation, generation revenues, generating plant costs, the black start
ancillary services credit for the Van Sant plant, and revenues associated with the sale of emission
allowances.
Black Start is a generating ancillary service that is the process of restoring a generating plant to service
without the support of an external power supply to power auxiliary equipment needed for start up
operations.
Capacity UCAP Obligated Purchased is the obligation and payment by all load serving entities in PJM
including Dover for the Unforced Capacity (UCAP) requirement from PJM that satisfies the PJM reserve
requirements.
Generation Capacity Credit: is the credit provided to generators for supply capacity to the system. The
price is determined by the PJM Reliability Pricing Market auction process that includes three auctions for
each capacity year.
Generation Production Margin accounts for the variable margin excluding variable O&M and
emissions. The Generation Production Margin is calculated by taking the PJM revenues credited to the
plant including any balancing charges or credits less the fuel costs. Generation Production Margin
includes both “Economic and reliability dispatch” and “Testing.” Economic and reliability dispatch
equals the margin achieved when Dover’s generating plants are dispatched by PJM for either economic
dispatch (the system energy price is greater than the Dover bid price) or reliability dispatch whereby PJM
pays the generating cost of the plants for the hours the plant is run to support the system. Generation
Testing equals the Generation Production Margin associated with testing. This is usually expected to be a
negative margin because the plant is potentially being dispatched / run when energy prices do not cover
its costs.
Non-Production Revenue equals the credits from PJM to Dover for Generation Capacity Credit, the
Black Start Revenue and the sales by Dover of Emission Allowances.
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