Backflow Prevention Assembly. Approved device to Keepprevent water from Customer’s plumbing from flowing into the City’s Wwater supplyDistribution Ssystem. Beneficiary Account The Electric Service Meter(s) serviced by an Aggregation Customer’s Generating Facility, as listed on the Aggregation Customer’s NEM Aggregation Interconnection Agreement-IA form. Bidweek Price Index The price reported in Natural Gas Intelligence “NGI’s Bidweek Survey”, California “PG&E Citygate” under the column “avg.” for the calendar month. Billing Period Also “service period” or “billing cycle”. The normal Billing Period for CPAU Customers is approximately 30 days27 to 33 days, with variations occurring due to staff availability, holiday scheduling, field verification of Meter readings, or any other billing-related issues requiring additional investigation prior to issuance of the bill. British Thermal Unit Also “Btu”. The standard sub-unit of measurement comprising a Therm of natural Gas. One (1) Therm equals 100,000 Btu. Business Day Any day, except a Saturday, Sunday, or any day observed as a legal holiday by the City. Business Partner A Utilities customer having multiple service locations in the City of Palo Alto. ccf (lower case) One hundred cubic feet of water (748 gallons). Certification Test A test pursuant to Utilities Rule and Regulation 27 that verifies conformance of certain equipment with approved performance standards in order to be classified as Certified Equipment. Certification Tests are performed by NRTLs. Certification; Certified; Certificate The documented results of a successful Certification Test. Certified Equipment Equipment that has passed all required Certification Tests. Charge Any assessment, cost, fee, surcharge or levy for Utility Service other than a Tax, including metered and unmetered Utility Service, capacity, connections, construction, penalties, and mandated or required Customer financial obligations for Service.
Backflow Prevention Assembly. A. General
