Akron manufacturing client on FirstEnergy Schedule GS-2. Meter got damaged in a storm in June 2020. FirstEnergy estimated for 14 months until August 2021. The estimates were based on 2019 usage but the plant shut down for 3 months during COVID. Client got a massive $52,000 catch-up bill. This can't be right.
FirstEnergy Ohio - 14 months of estimates on Schedule GS-2
Dominion Energy Virginia limits estimates to 6 months max. After that they have to install a new meter or arrange manual reads. 14 months is excessive. Check PUCO rules on consecutive estimates.
Duke Energy Carolinas had similar issues during COVID. Plants operating at reduced capacity but utilities estimating from pre-pandemic usage. Most offered bill reviews and adjusted estimates retroactively.
PUCO Rule 4901:1-10-05 says estimates should reflect "actual usage patterns." Using 2019 data during a pandemic shutdown seems unreasonable. Filing a complaint.
Document the plant's operating schedule during the estimation period. If FirstEnergy had notice of reduced operations (unemployment claims, permit suspensions, etc.) their estimates should have been adjusted accordingly.