Working on a retail client here in Jacksonville and JEA's interval data shows some weird load factor numbers. Customer is on General Service rate GS-3 and their calculated load factor for August was 23% but my analysis of the 15-minute intervals shows it should be closer to 31%. Anyone know if JEA uses different calculation methodology than standard kWh/(kW×hours) formula? This 8% difference is affecting their rate eligibility for the next tier.
Quick question on JEA load factor calculations
Beth, Westar here in Kansas uses billing demand instead of interval demand for load factor calculations. Check if JEA is using the ratcheted demand from previous months rather than actual August peak demand. That could explain the lower load factor percentage. Also verify they're using all 744 hours in August, not just billing cycle hours.
Bonnie's probably right about billing demand vs actual demand. National Grid up here in Albany does the same thing. They use the higher of actual demand or 85% of previous 12-month peak for load factor calculations. Creates artificially low load factors that can disqualify customers from better rate schedules. Request JEA's specific load factor calculation methodology in writing.