Applicable to load associated with a new facility, existing facility not served by PUD 3, or an expansion of an existing facility which will result in an increase in power capacity to PUD 3 of 0.5 aMW or more over any consecutive 12-month period, or 1 MW of demand or more over any consecutive 12-month period. PUD 3, at its sole discretion, will make a determination as to what constitutes a facility for purposes of identifying a New or Expanding Large Load (NELL). All consumers being served under this rate schedule will be required to enter into a contract with PUD 3 before delivery of electric service begins.
If a load associated with a new facility, an existing facility not served by PUD 3, or expansion of an existing load was initially determined by PUD 3 to not be a NELL and was billed under the applicable rate schedule, but such load is later determined by PUD 3 to be a NELL, then PUD 3 will begin billing such load consistent with this rate schedule and will require the NELL to enter into a contract with PUD 3.
Once a load associated with a new facility, an existing facility not served by PUD 3, or expansion of an existing load was determined by PUD 3 to be a NELL, such load will continue to be treated as a NELL even if such load decreases over time. This schedule is not applicable to sale for resale which is prohibited by PUD 3.