Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Schedule A
Series: Summaries of the proposed cost of service. In this series of schedules
the applicant shall show the New Mexico jurisdictional total cost of service in
summary form for the Base Period and for the Test Year Period, as appropriate,
and the proposed total cost of service in summary form for the Proposed Test
Year Period as developed from the supporting schedules and workpapers included
elsewhere in the applicant's filing package. Summaries of the proposed cost of
service shall be provided as specified in the following schedules.
(1) Schedule A-1: Summary of the overall cost
of service and the claimed revenue deficiency.
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the cost of service for the Base Period on an unadjusted
basis including but not limited to: revenues, operation and maintenance
expenses, depreciation expense, taxes on other than income, taxes on income,
and the resulting return.
(b) [Test
Year Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show each of the items
included in the Base Period, all adjustments thereto, the sum of each of these
items at the end of the Test Year Period, and the revenue deficiency.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(2) Schedule A-2: Summary of the revenue
increase or decrease at the proposed rates by rate classes.
(a) [Base Period]: Not required.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show for the New Mexico jurisdiction:
(i) Base revenue for the Test Year Period
under existing rates and under proposed rates.
(ii) Fuel and purchased power revenues for
the Test Year Period under existing rates and under proposed rates.
(iii) Other revenue for the Test Year
Period.
(iv) Total revenue for the
Test Year Period under existing rates and under proposed rates.
(v) The amount of the revenue increase or
decrease expressed both in dollars and as a percent. The revenue increase shall
be the total revenue from the proposed rates less the total revenue from the
existing rates for the Test Year Period.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(3) Schedule A-3: Summary of the cost of
service adjustments by functional classification.
(a) [Base Period]: Not required.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show by functional classification the account balances for the
Base Period and the adjustments made to the Base Period balances to reflect the
applicant's cost of service for the Test Year Period.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(4) Schedule A-4: Summary of Rate Base.
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the Rate Base components on an original cost basis for the
Base Period on an unadjusted basis.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the Rate Base components on an original cost basis for the
Base Period, all adjustments made thereto, and the sum of these components for
the Test Year Period.
(c) [Test
Year Period--Optional]: At the option of the applicant the Rate Base components
as adjusted for the Test Year Period may be adjusted further to reflect the
cost of reproduction as a going concern and other elements of value. The
information required in this schedule will be supplied when the applicant
claims cost of reproduction as a going concern and other elements of value to
support its proposed rate adjustment.
(d) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the component balances of Rate Base at the end of the Base
Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(5) Schedule
A-5: Summary of total capitalization and the weighted average cost of capital.
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the total claimed capitalization and the weighted average
cost of capital for the Base Period on an unadjusted basis.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the total claimed capitalization and the weighted average
cost of capital at the end of the Base Period, the adjustments made thereto,
and the total claimed capitalization and the weighted average cost of capital
for the Test Year Period.
(c) [Test
Year Period--Optional]: At the option of the applicant the total claimed
capitalization and weighted average cost of capital as adjusted for the Test
Year Period may be adjusted further to reflect the cost of reproduction as a
going concern and other elements of value. The information required in this
schedule will be supplied when the applicant claims cost of reproduction as a
going concern and other elements of value to support its proposed rate
adjustment.
(d) A full explanation
of each of the adjustments made to the claimed total capitalization and the
weighted average cost of capital at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
B. Schedule B Series: Original
cost of plant service: In this series of schedules the applicant shall show the
amounts of utility plant under the various classifications for the Base Period
and for the Test Year Period, as appropriate, and as developed from the
supporting schedules and workpapers included elsewhere in the applicant's
filing package.
(1) Schedule B-1: Original
cost of plant in service by primary account:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the utility plant book balances by primary account at the
beginning of the Base Period; the book balances for additions, retirements, and
transfers made thereto during the Base Period; and the book balances at the end
of the Base Period including totals for the original cost of plant in
service.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In
this schedule the applicant shall show each of the utility plant accounts shown
for the Base Period as of the end of the Base Period; all adjustments thereto
for additions, retirements, and transfers; and the balances at the end of the
Test Year Period including totals for the the original cost of plant as
adjusted.
(c) A full explanation of
each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base
Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(2) Schedule
B-2: Original cost of plant in service by detail account.
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show by functional classification the detailed plant account
book balances at the beginning of the Base Period; the book balances for
additions, retirements, and transfers made thereto during the Base Period; and
the book balances at the end of the Base Period including subtotals by
functional classification and totals for the original cost of plant in
service.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In
this schedule the applicant shall show by functional classification the
detailed plant account balances at the end of the Base Period; all adjustments
thereto for additions, retirements, and transfers; and the balances at the end
of the Test Year Period including subtotals by functional classification and
totals for the original cost of plant in service.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(3) Schedule B-3: Original cost of plant in
service by monthly balances.
(a) [Base
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show by functional classification
the detailed plant account book balances at the beginning of each month and at
the end of the Base Period including subtotals by functional classification and
totals for the original cost of plant in service.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show by functional classification the detailed plant account
book balances at the beginning of each month as adjusted for the Test Year
Period and at the end of the Test Year Period including subtotals by functional
classification and totals for the original cost of plant in service as
adjusted.
(c) A full explanation of
each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base
Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(4) Schedule
B-4: Construction work in progress. [Report only those Items for which $100,000
or more have been expended by the end of the Base Period.]
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the items included in construction work in progress for
the Base Period by functional classification including a proper description of
the project, work order number, estimated cost of the project, expenditures at
the end of the Base Period, and the total book balance for construction work in
progress at the end of the Base Period.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the items included in construction work in progress for
the Test Year Period by functional classification including a proper
description of the project, work order number, estimated completion date, total
estimated cost of the project, adjustments made thereto for the Test Year
Period expenditures, and the total balance for construction work in progress at
the end of the Test Year Period as adjusted. The information required in this
schedule shall be supplied when the applicant claims construction work in
progress to support a rate increase adjustment.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(5) Schedule B-5: Allowance for funds used
during construction generated and transferred to plant in service.
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the amounts of allowance for funds used during
construction which were generated and transferred to plant in service during
the Base Period and for the four (4) years prior thereto along with the
corresponding capitalization rates used to calculate the amounts generated. In
addition the applicant shall include a complete explanation of the methods,
procedures, and calculations used in computing the amount of funds generated
and transferred to plant in service.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the amounts of allowance for funds used during
construction as adjusted from the Base Period along with an explanation of the
methods, procedures, and calculations used in computing the amount of funds
generated and transferred to plant in service.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(6) Schedule B-6: Plant held for future use.
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show a list of plant held for future use as of the end of the
Base Period including a proper description, date of purchase, anticipated use,
anticipated date that property will be placed in service, and the book balance
of each item of plant at the end of the Base Period including a total of these
balances of plant held for future use.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show a list of plant held for future use as of the end of the
Test Year Period including a proper description, date of purchase, anticipated
use, anticipated date that property will be placed in service, adjustments made
to the Base Period balances for the Test Year Period, and the balance of each
item of plant at the end of the Test Year Period including a total of these
balances of plant held for future use as adjusted.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(7) Schedule B-7: Nuclear fuel in process.
[FERC accounts 120.1 through 120.5]
(a) [Base
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show the beginning balance for
FERC Accounts 120.1 through 120.5 of the Base Period and the monthly changes to
these accounts during the Base Period including, where applicable, payments to
vendors or to participating agents, the date payment was made, the name of
vendor or participating agent, anticipated use of fuel, and the closing balance
for the Base Period.
(b) [Test Year
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show the closing balance of FERC
accounts 120.1 through 120.5 for the Base Period, all adjustments thereto for
the Test Year Period, and the closing balance as of the end of the Test Year
Period.
(c) A full explanation of
each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base
Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
C.
Schedule C Series: Accumulated provision for depreciation and amortization. In
this series of schedules the applicant shall show information concerning the
accumulated provision for depreciation and amortization for the Base Period and
for the Test Year Period, as appropriate, and as developed from the supporting
schedules and workpapers included elsewhere in the applicant's filing package.
(1) Schedule C-1: Accumulated provision for
depreciation and amortization by functional classification and detailed plant
account:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule
the applicant shall include the book balance at the beginning of the Base
Period for depreciation and amortization by functional classification and
detailed plant account; the book balances for accruals, retirements,
abandonments, and transfers entered on the books during the Base Period; and
the book balances at the end of the Base Period including subtotals by
functional classification and totals for the accumulated provision for
depreciation and amortization.
(b)
[Test Year Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show by functional
classification and detailed plant account the balances for accumulated
provision for depreciation and amortization at the end of the Base Period; all
adjustments thereto for accruals, retirements, abandonments, and transfers; and
the balances at the end of the Test Year Period including subtotals by
functional classification and totals for the accumulated provision for
depreciation and amortization as adjusted.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(2) Schedule C-2: Depreciation rate study.
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show by functional classification and detailed plant account
all changes made during the Base Period to the approved book depreciation
rates, the property service lives, or the net values of properties included in
the Base Period. In addition the applicant shall include for any changes made
to the book depreciation rates during the Base Period reference to the
appropriate supporting study, schedule, or workpapers which shall constitute a
part of the applicant's filing package. This information will be in accordance
with NMPSC Rule 340 [17.3.340 NMAC].
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show by functional classification and detailed plant account
any changes proposed to the Base Period approved book depreciation rates, the
property service lives, or the net service value of properties included in the
Base Period.
(c) A full explanation
of each of the adjustments made to the Base Period book depreciation rates
shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which
shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing package. This information
will be in accordance with NMPSC Rule 340 [17.3.340 NMAC].
(3) Schedule C-3: Depreciation and
amortization methods.
(a) In this schedule the
applicant shall show a full description of the methods, formulae, and
procedures used to determine book depreciation and amortization of the
applicant's utility plant in service as applicable to either the Base Period or
to the Test Year Period.
(b) This
schedule shall only be required of those utilities requesting a change in
depreciation methods, formulae, or procedures. Otherwise reference to the
utility's applicable NMPSC Rule 340 [17.3.340 NMAC] report shall constitute
compliance with this schedule.
D. Schedule D Series: Original cost of plant
in service adjusted to the cost of reproduction as a going concern and other
elements of value--Optional. In this series of schedules the applicant shall
show the original cost of plant in service adjusted to the cost of reproduction
as a going concern and other elements of value. The information required in
this series shall be supplied when the applicant claims cost of reproduction as
a going concern and other elements of value to support a rate increase
adjustment.
(1) Schedule D-1: Original cost
of plant in service adjusted to the cost of reproduction as a going concern and
other elements of value--Optional.
(a) [Base
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show the original cost of plant
in service by functional classification and detailed account at the end of the
Base Period adjusted to the cost of reproduction as a going concern and other
elements of value at the end of the Base Period and shall include therein
subtotals and the total for the adjusted value of the original cost of plant in
service. In addition the applicant shall state herein the rationale, methods,
formulae, and calculations used to adjust the original cost of plant in
service.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In
this schedule the applicant shall show the original cost of plant in service by
functional classification and detailed account as adjusted for the Test Year
Period and as adjusted to the cost of reproduction as a going concern and other
elements of value and shall include therein subtotals and the total for the
adjusted value of the original cost of plant in service. In addition the
applicant shall state herein the rationale, methods, formulae, and calculations
used to adjust the original cost of plant in service.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(2) Schedule D-2: Cost of reproduction as a
going concern and other elements of value adjusted for age and
condition--Optional.
(a) [Base Period]: In
this schedule the applicant shall show the adjustment for age and condition of
the Base Period cost of reproduction as a going concern and other elements of
value by functional classification and shall include therein the subtotal and
the total for the cost of reproduction as a going concern value. In addition
the applicant shall state therein the rationale, methods, formulae, and
calculations used to arrive at the value for age and condition of the cost of
reproduction as a going concern.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the adjustment for age and condition of the Test Year
Period cost of reproduction as a going concern and other elements of value by
functional classification and detail account and shall include therein the
subtotal and the total for the cost of reproduction as a going concern value.
In addition the applicant shall state therein the rationale, methods, formulae,
and calculations used to arrive at the value for age and condition of the cost
of reproduction as a going concern.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
E. Schedule E Series: Working
capital allowance: In this series of schedules the applicant shall show the
amounts claimed for working capital for the Base Period and for the Test Year
Period as developed from the supporting schedules and workpapers included
elsewhere in the applicant's filing package.
(1) Schedule E-1: Cash working capital
allowance:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule
the applicant shall show the computation for the allowance of cash working
capital for the Base Period on an unadjusted basis. At the applicant's option a
lead-lag study may be supplied to satisfy the requirements of this data
request.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In
this schedule the applicant shall show the computation for the allowance of
cash working capital as of the end of the Base Period, the adjustments made
thereto, and the total claimed cash allowance for the Test Year Period. At the
applicant's option a lead-lag study may be supplied to satisfy the requirements
of this data request.
(c) A full
explanation of each of the adjustments made to the balance for cash working
capital allowance as of the end of the Base Period shall be referenced to the
appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall constitute a part of
the applicant's filing package.
(2) Schedule E-2: Materials and supplies,
prepayments, and deferred charges.
(a) [Base
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show for each month of the Base
Period on an unadjusted basis the beginning monthly book balances and the
end-of-period balance for materials and supplies, prepayments, and deferred
charges and shall include therein subtotals, totals, and the average of the
thirteen (13) balances for the Base Period.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show for each month of the Test Year Period the beginning
monthly balance for materials and supplies, prepayments, and deferred charges;
all adjustments thereto; and the subtotals, totals, and the average of the
thirteen (13) balances for the Test Year Period.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances for materials and supplies, prepayments, and
deferred charges for the Base Period shall be referenced to the appropriate
supporting schedules or workpapers which shall constitute a part of the
applicant's filing package.
(3) Schedule E-3: Fuel inventories by plant
location.
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule
the applicant shall show for each month of the Base Period the beginning
monthly balances and the Base Period ending balance of fuel inventories on an
unadjusted basis and shall include therein subtotals, totals, and the average
of the thirteen (13) balances for the Base Period.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show for each month of the Test Year Period the beginning
monthly book balances and the period ending balance of fuel inventories; all
adjustments thereto; and the subtotals, totals, and the average of the thirteen
(13) balances for the Test Year Period.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances for fuel inventories as of the end of the Base
Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(4) Schedule
E-4: Amounts of working capital items charged to operating and maintenance
expenses.
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule
the applicant shall show for each month of the Base Period the monthly amounts
of working capital items charged to operating and maintenance expenses on an
unadjusted basis and shall include therein totals for the Base
Period.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In
this schedule the applicant shall show for each month of the Test Year Period
the monthly amounts of working capital items charged to operating and
maintenance expenses, all adjustments thereto, and the totals for the Test Year
Period.
(c) A full explanation of
each of the adjustments made to the balances of working capital items charged
to operating and maintenance expenses as of the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
F. Schedule F Series: Other
property and investments: In this series of schedules the applicant shall show
the information requested on investments in other-than-utility property for the
Base Period and for the Test Year Period as developed from the supporting
schedules and workpapers included elsewhere in the applicant's filing package.
To the extent that the information required herein has been supplied and is
currently on file with the New Mexico Public Service Commission [New Mexico
Public Regulation Commission] pursuant to the provisions of NMPSC Rule 450
[17.6.450 NMAC], notice herein that such filing has been made will fulfill the
requirements for this series of schedules.
(1)
Schedule F-1: Other property and investments.
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show its investments in other-than-utility property as of the
beginning of the Base Period and as of the end of the Base Period on an
unadjusted basis. The applicant shall include therein a description of the
property or investment; the amounts invested; the types of securities owned,
loaned, pledged, and/or advanced; the applicable cost rates; the equity in the
undistributed earnings since date of acquisition; and the interest and/or
dividend income received from such property or investment. In addition, if
regulatory approval was required for any security acquired or advancement made
in connection with such property or investment, the applicant shall state the
name of the Commission, the date authorization was granted, and the case or
docket number.
(b) [Test Year
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show its investments in
other-than-utility property as of the end of the Base Period; all adjustments
made thereto for the Test Year Period; the balance at the end of the Test Year
Period including therein a description of the property or investment; the
amounts invested; the types of securities owned, loaned, pledged, and/or
advanced; the applicable cost rates; the equity in the undistributed earnings
since date of acquisition; and the interest and/or dividend income received
from such property or investment. In addition, if regulatory approval was
required for any security acquired or advancement made in connection with such
property or investment, the applicant shall state the name of the Commission,
the date authorization was granted, and the case or docket number.
(c) A full explanation for each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
G. Schedule G Series:
Capitalization, the cost of capital, and the overall rate of return. In this
series of schedules the applicant shall show the total capitalization by class
of capital, the claimed capital structure, the embedded cost rates including
the claimed rate of return on the common stock equity component, and the
resulting weighted average cost of capital for the Base Period and for the Test
Year Period as developed from the supporting schedules and workpapers included
elsewhere in the applicant's filing package.
(1) Schedule G-1: Capitalization, the cost of
capital, and the overall rate of return in conformance with an original cost
Rate Base:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule
the applicant shall show the claimed capitalization, the cost of capital
thereon, and the overall claimed rate of return as of the end of the Base
Period on an actual basis; a description of the various classes of capital; the
capital structure ratios; the effective embedded cost rates; and the weighted
cost rate for each class of capital.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the capitalization, the cost of capital, and the overall
claimed rate of return as of the end of the Base Period; all adjustments
thereto; a description of the various classes of capital; the dollar amounts
outstanding at the end of the Test Year Period; the capital structure ratios;
the estimated cost rates; and the weighted cost rate for each class of
capital.
(c) A full explanation of
each of the adjustments made to the balances and cost rates of capital shown at
the end of the Base Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting
schedules or workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(2) Schedule
G-2: Capitalization, the cost of capital, and the overall rate of return in
conformance with a cost of reproduction as a going concern and other elements
of value Rate Base--Optional.
(a) [Base
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show the claimed capitalization,
the cost of capital thereon, and the overall claimed rate of return as of the
end of the Base Period on an actual basis; the adjustment thereto for the cost
of reproduction as a going concern value; a description of the various classes
of capital; the dollar amounts outstanding at the end of the Base Period as
adjusted; the capital structure ratios; the effective embedded cost rates; and
the weighted cost rate for each class of capital. The information required in
this schedule will be supplied when the applicant claims cost of reproduction
as a going concern and other elements of value to support its proposed rate
adjustment.
(b) [Test Year Period]:
In this schedule the applicant shall show the capitalization, the cost of
capital, and the overall claimed rate of return as of the end of the Test Year
Period as adjusted further to the cost of reproduction as a going concern
value; a description of the various classes of capital; the dollar amounts
outstanding at the end of the Test Year Period as adjusted; the capital
structure ratios; the estimated cost rates; and the weighted cost rate for each
class of capital. The information required in this schedule will be supplied
when the applicant claims cost of reproduction as a going concern and other
elements of value to support its proposed rate adjustment.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances and cost rates of capital shown at the end of
the Base Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(3) Schedule
G-3: Embedded cost of borrowed capital with term of maturity in excess of one
year from date of issue:
(a) [Base Period]: In
this schedule the applicant shall show the embedded cost of borrowed capital
based on the actual principal amounts outstanding at the end of the Base
Period. In addition the applicant shall show the following particulars for each
class and series of borrowed capital outstanding:
(i) description of issue;
(ii) date of issuance;
(iii) date of maturity;
(iv) coupon or nominal interest
rate;
(v) principal amount of issue
at offering;
(vi) price at
offering;
(vii) gross
proceeds;
(viii) underwriter's
commission, discount, or premium;
(ix) expense of issue;
(x) net proceeds--(1) amount, (2) per
unit;
(xi) effective yield to
maturity [by reference to any generally acceptable table of bond yields or
computer computation];
(xii)
principal amount outstanding at end of Base Period;
(xiii) annual interest
requirements;
(xiv) weighted
effective cost rate;
(xv) if issue
is owned by an affiliate, state name and relationship of owner to applicant;
and
(xvi) if issue is convertible,
state terms of conversion.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the cost of borrowed capital [particulars i through xvi]
after all adjustments to the actual balances and cost rates at the end of the
Base Period.
(c) A full explanation
of each of the adjustments made to the balances and cost rates of capital shown
at the end of the Base Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting
schedules or workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(4) Schedule
G-4: Cost of short-term borrowed capital including revolving credit agreements
and other notes payable:
(a) [Base Period]: In
this schedule the applicant shall show the cost of short-term borrowed capital
based on the actual principal amounts outstanding at the end of the Base
Period. In addition the applicant shall show the following particulars for each
class and series of short-term borrowed capital outstanding:
(i) description of issue;
(ii) date of issuance;
(iii) date of maturity;
(iv) coupon or nominal interest
rate;
(v) principal amount of issue
at offering;
(vi) annual interest
requirements;
(vii) average
principal balance outstanding monthly during the period;
(viii) average weighted interest cost rate on
average principal balance outstanding monthly during the period; and
(ix) if issue is owned by an affiliate, state
name and relationship of owner to applicant.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the cost of short-term borrowed capital [particulars i
through ix] after all adjustments to the actual balances and cost rates at the
end of the Base Period.
(c) A full
explanation of each of the adjustments made to the balances and cost rates of
capital shown at the end of the Base Period shall be referenced to the
appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall constitute a part of
the applicant's filing package.
(5) Schedule G-5: Embedded cost of preferred
stock capital:
(a) [Base Period]: In this
schedule the applicant shall show the embedded cost of preferred stock capital
based on the actual principal amounts outstanding at the end of the Base
Period. In addition the applicant shall show the following particulars for each
class and series of preferred stock outstanding:
(i) description of issue [including number of
shares offered];
(ii) date of
issuance;
(iii) dividend
rate;
(iv) price at
offering;
(v) gross
proceeds;
(vi) underwriter's
commission, discount, or premium;
(vii) issuance expense;
(viii) net proceeds--(1) amount, (2) per
unit;
(ix) effective dividend cost
rate;
(x) principal amount
outstanding at end of period;
(xi)
annual dividend requirements;
(xii)
weighted effective cost rate;
(xiii) if issue is owned by an affiliate,
state name and relationship; and
(xiv) if issue is convertible, state terms of
conversion.
(b) [Test
Year Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show the cost of preferred
stock capital [particulars i through xiv] after all adjustments to the actual
balances and cost rates at the end of the Base Period.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances and cost rates of capital shown at the end of
the Base Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(6) Schedule
G-6: Ratio of earnings to fixed charges:
(a)
[Base Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show the computation of the
ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the Base Period on an actual basis and
for the four (4) years preceding the Base Period using the following format,
where appropriate:
(i) Fixed charges, as
defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission:
(1) Interest on Long-term Debt;
(2) Amortization of Debt Premium, Discount,
and Expense;
(3) Interest on
Short-term Debt;
(4) Other
Interest;
(5) Estimated Interest
Factor of Lease Rental Charges Total Fixed Charges.
(ii) Earnings, as defined by the Securities
and Exchange Commission;
(1) Net Earnings;
(2) Add Fixed Charges, as
above.
(iii) Earnings
Available for Fixed Charges After Provision for Income Taxes.
(iv) Add Income Taxes:
(1) Federal;
(2) Deferred-net;
(3) Investment Tax Credit Adjustment;
(4) Investment Tax Credit;
(5) State.
(v) Earnings Available for Fixed Charges
Before Provision for Income Taxes.
(vi) Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges After
Provision for Income Taxes.
(vii)
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges Before Provision for Income Taxes.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this
schedule the applicant shall show the computation of the ratio of earnings to
fixed charges for the Test Year Period after adjustments made to the Base
Period balances using the same format as prescribed for the Base
Period.
(c) A full explanation of
each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base
Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(7) Schedule
G-7: Issuance restrictions on borrowed and preferred stock capital: In this
schedule the applicant will show a brief summary of the most current
restrictions imposed on the applicant in the issuance of borrowed and preferred
stock capital.
(8) Schedule G-8:
Common stock equity capital:
(a) [Base
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show the common stock activity as
of the end of the Base Period and for five (5) years preceding the Base Period
on an actual basis and shall show therein the following particulars:
(i) year-end number of shares
outstanding;
(ii) year-end book
value per share;
(iii) annual
earning per share;
(iv) year-end
market-to-book value ratio;
(v)
annual cash dividend per share;
(vi) annual stock dividends per
share;
(vii) dividend yield per
share;
(viii) average monthly
high/low market price;
(ix) stock
splits and/or changes in par value;
(x) sales of common stock;
(xi) date of sale;
(xii) number of shares sold;
(xiii) gross proceeds;
(xiv) underwriter's commission, discount, or
premium;
(xv) issuance expense;
and
(xvi) type of
offering.
(b) [Test Year
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show the common stock activity as
of the end of the Base Period, all adjustments made to the particulars a
through p [i through xvi] prescribed for the Base Period, and the results as of
the end of the Test Year Period.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown as of the end of the Base Period shall
be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(9) Schedule G-9: Historical activity in
common stock, paid-in capital, and retained earnings:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the historical activity in common stock, paid-in capital,
and retained earnings for the last ten (10) years as of the end of each year on
an actual basis and shall include therein the beginning balance, additions,
reductions, and the ending balance concluding with the Base Period.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the actual balances for the Base Period, all adjustments
to the Base Period balances, and the ending balance for the Test Year
Period.
(c) A full explanation of
each of the adjustments made to the balances shown as of the end of the Base
Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(10) Schedule
G-10: Summary of applicant's support for the claimed rate of return on common
stock equity capital: In this schedule the applicant shall state briefly the
analyses, methods, and conclusions on which the applicant depends for its
support of the claimed rate of return on common stock equity capital.
H. Schedule H Series: Expenses of
operation: In this series of schedules the applicant shall show information
concerning its expenses of operation by each account of the Uniform System of
Accounts prescribed by the New Mexico Public Service Commission [New Mexico
Public Regulation Commission] for the Base Period and for the Test Year Period
as developed from the supporting schedules and workpapers included elsewhere in
the applicant's filing package.
(1) Schedule
H-1: Operation and maintenance expenses:
(a)
[Base Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show operation and
maintenance expenses by functional classification and detailed account on an
unadjusted basis by month for the Base Period and shall include therein
subtotals and totals by functional classification and detailed account. Amounts
included in Account 920, Administrative & General Salaries; Account 923,
Outside Services Employed; and Account 928, Regulatory Commission Expenses,
shall further be separated to identify those amounts in each detailed account
which are litigation expenses as defined by NMSA 1978, Section
62-13-3 and
those amounts which are not litigation expenses. Amounts included in any other
detailed account which are litigation expenses as defined by Section
62-13-3 shall
also be separately identified.
(b)
[Test Year Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show operation and
maintenance expenses by functional classification and detailed account by month
for the Base Period, all adjustments made thereto for the Test Year Period, and
the balances as of the end of the Test Year Period and shall include therein
subtotals and totals by functional classification and detailed account. Test
year period litigation expenses should be handled in the same manner as
described above for the base period.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Bass Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(2) Schedule H-2: Cost of fuel:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the cost of fuel by month on an unadjusted basis for the
Base Period by type of fuel, quantity in MMBTU, and the unit cost in dollars
per MMBTU.
(b) [Test Year Period]:
In this schedule the applicant shall show the cost of fuel by month for the
Base Period, all adjustments thereto, the balances as of the end of the Test
Year Period by type of fuel, quantity in MMBTU, and the unit cost in dollars
per MMBTU.
(c) A full explanation
of each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base
Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(3) Schedule
H-3: Revenue generated through the fuel adjustment clause:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show an analysis of the reconciliation of fuel and purchased
power expense with the fuel cost adjustment revenues on an unadjusted basis for
the Base Period.
(b) [Test Year
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show an analysis of the
reconciliation of fuel and purchased power expense with the fuel cost
adjustment revenues as adjusted for the Test Year Period.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(4) Schedule H-4: Payroll distribution and
associated payroll taxes:
(a) [Base Period]:
In this schedule the applicant shall show the payroll distribution and the
associated payroll taxes included in operating expenses on an unadjusted basis
for the Base Period.
(b) [Test Year
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show the payroll distribution and
the associated payroll taxes included in operating expenses for the Base
Period, all adjustments made thereto, and the balances for the Test Year
Period.
(c) A full explanation of
each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base
Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(5) Schedule
H-5: Expenses associated with advertising, contributions, donations, lobbying
and political activities, memberships, and outside services:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the expenses incurred as a result of advertising,
contributions, donations, lobbying and political activities, memberships, and
outside services by month on an unadjusted basis for the Base Period.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the expenses associated with advertising, contributions,
donations, lobbying and political activities, memberships, and outside services
for the Base Period; all adjustments made thereto; and the balances for the
Test Year Period.
(c) A full
explanation of each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of
the Base Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(6) Schedule
H-6: Other administrative and general expenses:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show other administrative and general expenses such as transfer
credits, regulatory commission expenses, duplicate charges, and other
miscellaneous general expenses not shown elsewhere, separately by month for the
Base Period.
(b) [Test Year
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show other administrative and
general expenses such as transfer credits, regulatory commission expenses,
duplicate charges, and other miscellaneous general expenses not shown
elsewhere, separately by month for the Base Period; all adjustments thereto;
and the balances for these items for the Test Year Period.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(7) Schedule H-7: Depreciation and
amortization expense:
(a) [Base Period]: In
this schedule the applicant shall show the depreciation and amortization
expense by functional classification and detailed plant account on an
unadjusted basis for the Base Period, the book depreciation rate, and the
annual expense accrual. The applicant shall include therein subtotals and
totals by functional classification and detailed plant account.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the depreciation and amortization expense by functional
classification and detailed plant account for the Base Period, all adjustments
thereto, and the annual expense accrual for the Test Year Period. The applicant
shall include therein subtotals and totals by functional classification and
detailed plant account.
(c) A full
explanation of each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of
the Base Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(8) Schedule
H-8: Taxes other than on income:
(a) [Base
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show the taxes, excluding federal
and state income taxes, by type of tax accrued, prepaid, and charged on an
actual basis for the Base Period.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the taxes, excluding federal and state income taxes, by
type of tax for the Base Period, all adjustments made thereto, and the balances
for the Test Year Period.
(c) A
full explanation of each of the adjustments made to the balances shown for the
Base Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(9) Schedule
H-9: Federal and state income taxes:
(a) [Base
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show the computation for federal
and state income taxes on an unadjusted basis for the Base Period.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the computation for federal and state income taxes
reflecting all adjustments made for the Test Year Period.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(10) Schedule H-10: Reconciliation of net
income per books to net income for income tax purposes:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the reconciliation of the net income per books to the net
income as reported to the Federal Internal Revenue Service for the Base
Period.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In
this schedule the applicant shall show the reconciliation of the net income as
adjusted for the Test Year Period to the net income as would be reported to the
Federal Internal Revenue Service for the Test Year Period.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(11) Schedule H-11: Income tax effect as a
result of applicant joining in a consolidated federal income tax return:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show a detailed analysis for the Base Period of the applicant's
tax effect as a result of joining in the filing of a consolidated federal
income tax return.
(b) [Test Year
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show a detailed analysis for the
Test Year Period of the applicant's tax effect at the proposed revenue as a
result of joining in the filing of a consolidated federal income tax
return.
(12) Schedule
H-12: Accumulated tax deferrals:
(a) [Base
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show the accumulated tax
deferrals by month on an unadjusted basis for the Base Period and shall include
therein the actual balances for additions and reductions and the balances as of
the end of the Base Period. In addition the applicant shall show the item
giving rise to the tax deferral separately, such as accelerated amortization,
liberalized depreciation, asset depreciation range, investment tax credit, job
development credit, etc.
(b) [Test
Year Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show the accumulated tax
deferrals as of the end of the Base Period, all adjustments thereto for the
Test Year Period, and the balances at the end of the Test Year Period. In
addition the applicant shall show the item giving rise to the tax deferral
separately, such as accelerated amortization, liberalized depreciation, asset
depreciation range, investment tax credit, job development credit,
etc.
(c) A full explanation of each
of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period
shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which
shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(13) Schedule H-13: Investment tax credits:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show an analysis of the investment tax credits earned,
utilized, and amortized during the Base Period on an unadjusted basis. In
addition the applicant shall show herein the particulars concerning any
sale/leaseback transactions under the safe-harbor lease provisions of the
Accelerated Cost Recovery System established by the Economic Recovery Tax Act
of 1981 and amendments thereto, such as the investor/lessor, amount of
property, cash payment, term of lease, discount, and tax rate.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show an analysis of the investment tax credit for the Base
Period, all adjustments made thereto for the Test Year Period, and the balances
at the end of the Test Year Period. In addition the applicant shall show herein
the particulars concerning any sale/leaseback transactions under the
safe-harbor lease provisions of the Accelerated Cost Recovery System
established by the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 and amendments thereto,
such as the investor/ lessor, amount of property, cash payment, term of lease,
discount, and tax rate.
(c) A full
explanation of each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of
the Base Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(14) Schedule
H-14: Expenses associated with affiliated interests:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the charges or credits on an unadjusted basis for the Base
Period between applicant and any other affiliated or associated company, or for
corporate organizations of applicant operating as departments or divisions,
including therein the proper account classification; a description of the
service performed; and the basis for the determination of the charge or credit.
For reporting purposes herein items of $10,000 or more shall be shown
individually; items of $10,000 or less may be aggregated by type of
item.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In
this schedule the applicant shall show the charges or credits for the Base
Period, all adjustments made thereto, and the balances for the Test Year Period
between applicant and any other affiliated or associated company, or for
corporate organizations of applicant operating as departments or divisions,
including therein the proper account classification; a description of the
service performed; and the basis for the determination of the charge or credit.
For reporting purposes herein items of $10,000 or more shall be shown
individually; items of $10,000 or less may be aggregated by type of
item.
(c) A full explanation of
each of the adjustments made to the balances shown for the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(15) Schedule H-15: Expenses associated with
nonutility services:
(a) [Base Period]: In
this schedule the applicant shall show the investments, revenues, and expenses
pertaining to the applicant's nonutility services on an unadjusted basis for
the Base Period. The applicant shall include a full explanation of the
rationale, methods, formulae, and calculations used in the allocation of these
expenses to the nonutility service.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the investments, revenues, and expenses pertaining to the
applicant's nonutility services for the Base Period; all adjustments made
thereto; and the balances as of the end of the Test Year Period. The applicant
shall include a full explanation of the rationale, methods, formulae, and
calculations used in the allocation of these expenses to the nonutility
service.
(c) A full explanation of
each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base
Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(16) Schedule
H-16: Explanation of the adjustments to expenses of operation: In this schedule
the applicant shall state in a brief explanation the nature of each adjustment
made to the book balances of expenses of operation.
I. Schedule I Series: Balance sheet, income
statement, statement of changes in financial position: In this series of
schedules the applicant shall submit copies of the financial forms, as required
herein.
(1) Schedule I-1: Balance sheet:
(a) [Base Period]: To satisfy the
requirements of this schedule the applicant shall submit a copy of its balance
sheet which conforms with the end of the Base Period of operations reported
herein and shall include all notes pertaining thereto.
(b) [Test Year Period]: To satisfy the
requirements of this schedule the applicant shall submit a copy of its balance
sheet which conforms with the end of the Test Year Period of operations
reported herein and shall include all notes pertaining thereto.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(2) Schedule I-2: Income statement:
(a) [Base Period]: To satisfy the
requirements of this schedule the applicant shall submit a copy of its income
statement which conforms with the end of the Base Period of operations reported
herein and shall include all notes pertaining thereto.
(b) [Test Year Period]: To satisfy the
requirements of this schedule the applicant shall submit a copy of its income
statement which conforms with the end of the Test Year Period of operations
reported herein and shall include all notes pertaining thereto.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(3) Schedule I-3: Statement of changes in
financial position:
(a) [Base Period]: To
satisfy the requirements of this schedule the applicant shall submit a copy of
its statement of changes in financial position which conforms with the end of
the Base Period of operations reported herein and shall include all notes
pertaining thereto.
(b) [Test Year
Period]: To satisfy the requirements of this schedule the applicant shall
submit a copy of its statement of changes in financial position which conforms
with the end of the Test Year Period of operations reported herein and shall
include all notes pertaining thereto.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the and of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
J. Schedule J Series: Construction
program and sources of construction funds: In this series of schedules the
applicant shall show its proposed construction program and the sources of
construction funds as developed from the supporting schedules and workpapers
included elsewhere in the applicant's filing package.
(1) Schedule J-1: Construction program:
(a) In this schedule the applicant shall show
by functional classification the capital requirements and shall include
allowance for funds used during construction, related to its construction
underway during the Base Period, and for construction planned for the next two
(2) succeeding years.
(b) A full
explanation of all assumptions and estimates used to arrive at the projections
shown shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers
which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(2) Schedule J-2: Sources of
construction funds:
(a) In this schedule the
applicant shall show the planned sources of construction funds by years to
conform with the planned construction program and shall include therein the
amounts by class of capital and the anticipated cost rates on the proposed
financing.
(b) A full explanation
of all assumptions and estimates used to arrive at the projections shown shall
be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
K. Schedule K Series: Fully
allocated cost of service study: In this series of schedules the applicant
shall show the total cost of service for the Base Period and for the Test Year
Period separated by jurisdiction if applicant is interconnected between two (2)
or more jurisdictions and where applicable by corporate department or division;
by functional classification; classified to demand, energy, and customer; and
by rate classification as developed from the supporting schedules and
workpapers included elsewhere in the applicant's filing package.
(1) Schedule K-1: Allocation of Rate
Base--jurisdictional:
(a) [Base Period]: In
this schedule the applicant shall show the Rate Base components on an
unadjusted basis for the Base Period separated by jurisdiction and, where
applicable, by corporate department or division.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the Rate Base components after adjustments to the Base
Period balances separated by jurisdiction and, where applicable, by corporate
department or division.
(c) A full
explanation of each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of
the Base Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(2) Schedule
K-2: Allocation of Rate Base--functional classification:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the Rate Base components on an unadjusted basis for the
Base Period separated by functional classification.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the Rate Base components after adjustments to the Base
Period balances separated by functional classification.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(3) Schedule K-3: Allocation of Rate
Base--demand, energy, and customer:
(a) [Base
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show the Rate Base components on
an unadjusted basis for the Base Period separated as to demand, energy, and
customer.
(b) [Test Year Period]:
In this schedule the applicant shall show the Rate Base components after
adjustments to the Base Period balances separated by demand, energy, and
customer.
(c) A full explanation of
each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base
Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(4) Schedule
K-4: Allocation of Rate Base to rate classes:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the Rate Base components on an unadjusted basis for the
Base Period separated by rate classification.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the Rate Base components after adjustments to the Base
Period balances separated by rate classification.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(5) Schedule K-5: Allocation of total
expenses--jurisdictional:
(a) [Base Period]:
In this schedule the applicant shall show the total expenses on an unadjusted
basis for the Base Period separated by jurisdiction and, where applicable, by
corporate department or division.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the total expenses after adjustments to the Base Period
balances separated by jurisdiction and, where applicable, by corporate
department or division.
(c) A full
explanation of each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of
the Base Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(6) Schedule
K-6: Allocation of total expenses--functional classification:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the total expenses on an unadjusted basis for the Base
Period separated by functional classification.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the total expenses after adjustments to the Base Period
balances separated by functional classification.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(7) Schedule K-7: Allocation of total
expenses--demand, energy, and customer:
(a)
[Base Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall show total expenses on an
unadjusted basis for the Base Period separated as to demand, energy, and
customer.
(b) [Test Year Period]:
In this schedule the applicant shall show total expenses after adjustments to
the Base Period balances separated as to demand, energy, and
customer.
(c) A full explanation of
each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base
Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(8) Schedule
K-8: Allocation of total expenses to rate classes:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show total expenses on an unadjusted basis for the Base Period
separated by rate classification.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show total expenses after adjustments to the Base Period
balances separated by rate classification.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
L. Schedule L Series: Allocated
cost of service per billing unit of demand, energy, and customer by rate
classification: In this series of schedules the applicant shall show the
allocated cost of service by rate classification per billing unit of demand,
energy, and customer as requested in each schedule and developed from the
supporting schedules and workpapers included elsewhere in the applicant's
filing package.
(1) Schedule L-1: Allocated
cost per billing unit of demand, energy and customer:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the total allocated cost of service and the total
allocated cost of service per billing unit of demand, energy, and customer on
an unadjusted basis for the Base Period existing rate schedules.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the total allocated cost of service and the total
allocated cost of service per billing unit of demand, energy, and customer for
the proposed rate schedules after adjustments to the Base Period
balances.
(c) A full explanation of
each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base
Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(2)
[RESERVED]
M. Schedule M
Series: Allocation factors: In this series of schedules the applicant shall
provide a list of the allocation factors used to assign items of plant and
expenses to the various rate classes as well as a brief summary of the
derivation of the allocation factors used.
(1) Schedule M-1: Allocation factors used to
assign items of plant and expenses to the various rate classes:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall provide a list of the allocation factors used to assign items
of plant and expenses on an unadjusted basis to the rate classes for the Base
Period. In addition the applicant shall provide a brief explanation of the
derivation of the allocation factors used.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall provide a list of the allocation factors used to assign items
of plant and expenses to the rate classes after adjustments to the Base Period
balances. In addition the applicant shall provide a brief explanation of the
derivation of the allocation factors used.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(2) Schedule M-2: Classification factors used
to assign items of plant and expenses to demand, energy, and customer:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall provide a tabulation of the classification factors used to
assign items of plant and expenses to the appropriate demand, energy, and
customer components on an unadjusted basis for the Base Period, showing therein
the classification and a brief rationale for the classification.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall provide a tabulation of the classification factors used to
assign items of plant and expenses to the appropriate demand, energy, and
customer components after adjustments to the Base Period balances, showing
therein the classification and a brief rationale for the
classification.
(c) A full
explanation of each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of
the Base Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(3) Schedule
M-3: Demand and energy loss factors:
(a) [Base
Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall provide the demand and energy
loss factors used to assign the cost of service responsibility on an unadjusted
basis to the Base Period. In addition the applicant shall briefly explain
herein the methods, procedures, and formulae used to determine the loss factors
and demand and energy losses.
(b)
[Test Year Period]: In this schedule the applicant shall provide the demand and
energy loss factors used to assign the cost of service responsibility after
adjustments to the Base Period balances. In addition the applicant shall
briefly explain herein the methods, procedures, and formulae used to determine
the loss factors and demand and energy losses.
(c) A full explanation of each of the
adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base Period shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
N. Schedule N Series: Rate of
return by rate classification: In this series of schedules the applicant shall
show the rate of return and the relative rate of return by rate classification
as developed from the supporting schedules and workpapers included elsewhere in
the applicant's filing package.
(1) Schedule
N-1: Rate of return by rate classification:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the rate of return and the relative rate of return by rate
classification for the Base Period.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the rate of return and the relative rate of return by rate
classification under the proposed rate schedules for the Test Year
Period.
(c) A full explanation of
each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of the Base
Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(2)
[RESERVED]
O. Schedule O
Series: Rate design: In this series of schedules the applicant shall show the
total revenue requirement by rate classification as developed from the
supporting schedules and workpapers included elsewhere in the applicant's
filing package.
(1) Schedule O-1: Total
revenue requirements by rate classification:
(a) [Base Period]: In this schedule the
applicant shall show the total revenue requirements on an unadjusted basis by
rate classification for the Base Period, showing therein on a separate basis:
base revenues, revenues derived from fuel and purchased power, and other
revenue.
(b) [Test Year Period]: In
this schedule the applicant shall show by rate classification:
(i) the total revenue requirements under
existing rate schedules after adjustments to the Base Period balances, showing
therein on a separate basis: base revenues, revenues derived from fuel and
purchased power, and other revenue;
(ii) the total revenue requirements under the
proposed rates after adjustments to the Base Period balances, showing therein
on a separate basis: base revenues, revenues derived from fuel and purchased
power, and other revenue; and
(iii)
the difference between the total revenue under existing rates and the total
revenue under the proposed rates expressed in both dollars and as a
percent.
(c) A full
explanation of each of the adjustments made to the balances shown at the end of
the Base Period shall be referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or
workpapers which shall constitute a part of the applicant's filing
package.
(2) Schedule
O-2: Proof of revenue analysis:
(a) [Base
Period]: Not required.
(b) [Test
Year Period]: To satisfy the requirements of this request the applicant shall
include a proof of revenue by rate class utilizing the proposed rate
schedules.
(c) A full explanation
of each of the adjustments made to the Base Period information shall be
referenced to the appropriate supporting schedules or workpapers which shall
constitute a part of the applicant's filing package.
(3) Schedule O-3: Comparison of rates for
service under the present and proposed schedules: To satisfy the requirements
of this request the applicant shall include herein a tabulation showing a
comparison of the rates for each rate classification for the present and
proposed schedules.
(4) Schedule
O-4: Explanation of proposed changes to existing rate schedules: In this
schedule the applicant shall provide a brief explanation for the proposed
change to the Base Period existing rate schedules and shall include therein the
justification and support for the proposed change.
P. Schedule P Series: Key operating
statistics: In this series of schedules the applicant shall provide the
statistical data as requested in the following series of schedules and shall
include therein an explanation or reference to the appropriate supporting
schedules or workpapers for any adjustments made to the historical data
requested or to the data for the Base Period. In addition, detailed
explanations of all estimates and assumptions used to arrive at future values
of data shall be provided.
(1) Schedule P-1:
Peak demand information: In this schedule the applicant shall provide the
following peak demand data:
(a) for total
system, if applicant is interconnected to another jurisdiction and New Mexico
jurisdiction for the twelve (12) months of the Test Year Period;
(b) for the New Mexico jurisdiction for the
twelve (12) months of the Test Year Period as per:
(i) functional classification;
(ii) major customer classification, if
available, or estimated by:
(1) coincident
peak at source,
(2) noncoincident
peak at source, and
(3) voltage
level at the meter;
(c) for total system, if applicant is
interconnected to another jurisdiction and New Mexico jurisdiction for the four
(4) years prior to the Test Year Period by month; and
(d) for total system, if applicant is
interconnected to another jurisdiction and New Mexico jurisdiction for the five
(5) years beyond the Test Year Period by month.
(2) Schedule P-2: Plant in service: In this
schedule the applicant shall provide the following plant in service data, as
requested:
(a) for total system, if applicant
is interconnected to another jurisdiction;
(b) by New Mexico jurisdiction;
(c) by functional classification;
(d) for four (4) years prior to Test Year
Period;
(e) for twelve (12) months
of the Test Year; and
(f) for five
(5) years beyond the Test Year Period.
(3) Schedule P-3: Property retirements and
property investment information: In this schedule the applicant shall provide
the following property retirements and property investment data, as requested:
(a) for total system, if applicant is
interconnected to another jurisdiction;
(b) for New Mexico jurisdiction;
(c) by functional classification;
(d) for four (4) years prior to the Test Year
Period;
(e) for twelve (12) months
of the Test Year Period; and
(f)
for five (5) years beyond Test Year Period.
(4) Schedule P-4: Operation and maintenance
expense information: In this schedule the applicant shall provide the following
operation and maintenance expense data, as requested:
(a) for total system, if applicant is
interconnected with another jurisdiction;
(b) for New Mexico jurisdiction;
(c) by functional classification excluding
fuel and purchased power and showing transmission by voltage level;
(d) for four (4) years prior to the Test Year
Period;
(e) for twelve (12) months
of the Test Year Period; and
(f)
for five (5) years beyond the Test Year Period.
(5) Schedule P-5: Customer information: In
this schedule the applicant shall provide the following customer data, as
requested:
(a) for New Mexico jurisdiction
and service area;
(b) annual KWH
sales and the revenue produced and the increase or decrease in KWH sales due to
changes in number of customers and due to other adjustments by customer class
for twelve (12) months of the Test Year Period;
(c) the year-end number of customers and
average number of customers for the year by customer class for:
(i) four (4) years prior to the Test Year
Period,
(ii) the Test Year Period,
and
(iii) five (5) years beyond the
Test Year Period; and
(d) annual KWH sales for:
(i) four (4) years prior to the Test Year
Period, and
(ii) five (5) years
beyond the Test Year Period.
(6) Schedule P-6: Weather data: In this
schedule the applicant shall provide weather data, including cooling and
heating degree days by service area, used by the applicant to support any
adjustments to sales due to weather.
(7) Schedule P-7: Power plant maintenance
information: In this schedule the applicant shall provide the following power
plant maintenance data:
(a) total maintenance
by operating unit for four (4) years prior to the Test Year Period by month;
and
(b) scheduled system
maintenance by operating unit for:
(i) twelve
(12) months of the Test Year Period, and
(ii) five (5) years beyond the Test Year
Period by month.
(8) Schedule P-8: Customer service
interruption information: In this schedule the applicant shall provide the
following customer service interruption data:
(a) for total system, if applicant is
interconnected to another jurisdiction and for the New Mexico Jurisdiction for
four years prior to the Test Year Period by:
(1) occurrence,
(2) duration, and
(3) geographical location; and
(b) for twelve (12) months of the
Base Period.
(c) Only those service
interruptions of a duration of fifteen (15) minutes or longer and affecting at
least 15 MW of load need be reported in this schedule.
(9) Schedule P-9: Line loss information:
(a) In this schedule the applicant shall
provide the following line loss data, as requested:
(i) for total system, if applicant is
interconnected to another jurisdiction;
(ii) for New Mexico jurisdiction;
(iii) by demand, energy, and voltage
level;
(iv) for four (4) years
prior to the Test Year Period;
(v)
for twelve (12) months of the Test Year Period; and
(vi) for five (5) years beyond Test Year
Period.
(b) The methods,
procedures, and formulae used by the applicant to determine the line loss
information herein reported should conform with the methods, procedures, and
formulae used by the applicant to determine the information reported at
Schedule M-3: Demand and Energy Loss Factors.
(c) Whenever the applicant has used a
different method, procedure, and formula for developing line loss information,
this fact shall be reported and a brief description of the method, procedure,
and formula used shall be provided.
(10) Schedule P-10: Reliability indices
information: In this schedule the applicant shall provide the following
reliability data, as requested:
(a) by total
system, if applicant is interconnected to another jurisdiction;
(b) for New Mexico jurisdiction;
(c) for four (4) years prior to the Test Year
Period;
(d) for twelve (12) months
of the Test Year Period; and
(e)
for five (5) years beyond the Test Year Period.
(11) Schedule P-11: Reserve margin
information: In this schedule the applicant shall provide the following reserve
margin data, as requested:
(a) for total
system, if applicant is interconnected to another jurisdiction;
(b) for New Mexico jurisdiction;
(c) for four (4) years prior to the Test Year
Period;
(d) for twelve (12) months
of the Test Year Period; and
(e)
for five (5) years beyond Test Year Period.
(12) Schedule P-12: Fuel statistics
information. In this schedule the applicant shall provide the following fuel
data, as requested:
(a) for total system, if
applicant is interconnected to another jurisdiction;
(b) for New Mexico jurisdiction;
(c) cost of fuel by type of fuel;
(d) overall cost of fuel in
$/MMBTU;
(e) generation by type of
fuel;
(f) for four (4) years prior
to Test Year Period; and
(g) for
twelve (12) months of Test Year Period.
Q. Schedule Q Series: Required reports: In
this series of schedules the applicant shall submit a copy of the most current
reports as requested herein:
(1) Schedule Q-1:
Load research program: To satisfy the requirements of this schedule the
applicant shall submit a copy of its latest load research program.
(2) Schedule Q-2: Description of company: To
satisfy the requirements of this schedule the applicant shall submit a
statement describing the company and its scope of operations by service areas
and shall include an organizational chart.
(3) Schedule Q-3: Annual Report to
stockholders: To satisfy the requirements of this schedule the applicant shall
submit a copy of its latest Annual Report to stockholders.
(4) Schedule Q-4: Reports to the Securities
and Exchange Commission: To satisfy the requirements of this schedule the
applicant shall submit copies of its latest SEC Form 10K and SEC Form 10Q and
shall include copies of the Form 10Q conforming to the latest Form 10K
accounting period.
(5) Schedule
Q-5: Form 1 reports:
(a) To satisfy the
requirements of this schedule the applicant shall submit a copy of the latest
Form 1 report required to be on file at the New Mexico Public Service
Commission [New Mexico Public Regulation Commission]. Where the applicant has
duly filed such report with the New Mexico Public Service Commission [New
Mexico Public Regulation Commission], notice herein of the fact will satisfy
the requirements of this schedule.
(b) In addition, if the applicant is required
to file Form 1 with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the latest Form 1
report filed at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall be submitted
herein.
(6) Schedule
Q-6: Opinion of independent public accountants: To satisfy the requirements of
this schedule the applicant shall submit a copy of the opinion of its
independent certified public accountant stating that an independent examination
of the book amounts and accounting adjustments thereto of the applicant utility
company's books and records has been made for the Base Period, as defined
herein, and that the results thereof are in all material respects in compliance
with the Uniform System of Accounts prescribed by the New Mexico Public Service
Commission [New Mexico Public Regulation Commission].