IMPLEMENTATION
TASK FORCE
MINUTES
January 20th,
1999
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OVERVIEW:
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The Task Force (TF) reviewed and discussed
the PBR process and issues, and the progress of other TFs. The TF’s Terms
of Reference were reviewed. The TF discussed: reliability standards, classes,
and location; incentives; premium services; safety; energy, environmental
and market failure considerations; LDC monopoly services/responsibility;
reliability and customer service measurement; data availability and collection
and small utilities; compliance and reporting; rural assistance; "Z" factors;
plan terms and exit ramps; sharing; capital budgeting, capital expenditures,
and growth; rights of way.
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ASSIGNMENTS:
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TF representatives agreed to form and
participate in three subcommittees:
Working Group 1 - Customer Service
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George Armstrong, Pickering Hydro -
Chair
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Judy Allan, Enbridge Consumers Gas
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Thomas Eyre, Brantford Hydro
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Gunars Ceksters, Mississauga Hydro
Working Group 2 - Reliability
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Ken Walsh, London Hydro - Chair
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Bob Menard, Power Workers’ Union
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Doug Reeves, Sudbury Hydro
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Ron Lapier, Sarnia Hydro
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Cosmo Picassi, Toronto Hydro
Working Group 3 - Plan Term/Exit
Ramps
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Joe Bailey, Toronto Hydro - Chair
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Mary Ellen Richardson, Econalysis Consulting
Services
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Lisa DeMarco, Donahue & Partners
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Jim Lavelle, Whitby Hydro
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Judy Kwik, OEB
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Each Working Group will prepare a short
report for the next TF meeting to be distributed by January 29.
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OUTSTANDING ISSUES:
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Among others: Sharing, "Z" factors,
energy efficiency, capital measurement and growth, special circumstanced-utilities,
LDC responsibility/monopoly services
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SCHEDULE:
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TF will meet on the following dates
at 9:30: 2/3, 2/17, 3/3 and 3/17.
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