New to auditing in New Jersey and PSE&G transmission charges are confusing as hell. Client has a 4MW load and I'm seeing charges for Network Integration Service, Point-to-Point Service, and something called Regional Transmission Enhancement. The monthly transmission bill is running $23,000 but I can't figure out how they calculate these rates. Anyone familiar with PJM transmission billing through PSE&G?
PSE&G transmission charges - anyone understand this mess?
Kent - I'm in Albany with National Grid but we're also in the PJM footprint. Network Integration Service is based on your peak contribution to the regional transmission peak, usually measured during summer months. Point-to-Point charges should only apply if you're taking direct transmission service, which is rare for retail customers. Something seems off with your client's billing.
Gail - that's what I was thinking. The Point-to-Point charges are showing up as $4,200 per month which seems excessive for a standard retail customer. I think PSE&G may be misclassifying the account. The client is just a standard manufacturing facility, not a direct transmission customer.
We don't have these issues in Iowa but I've seen similar problems in other PJM states. You might want to check if the client was ever classified as a transmission customer during construction or expansion. Sometimes that classification sticks in the system even when it shouldn't.
Kent - Randy here from Memphis. While we're not in PJM territory, I've dealt with similar transmission billing issues in other RTOs. Dana's right about checking the customer classification. Also look at the service voltage level - if they're taking service above 69kV they might legitimately be a transmission customer. But $4,200/month in Point-to-Point charges for a 4MW load seems way too high unless there's something unusual about their service arrangement.