a. LIURP Enrollment and Budget Projections for UGI Gas The UGI Gas proposed LIURP budget noted above in Table 12 for 2014-2017, would fund the program at the lowest levels since 1991, according to historical LIURP data reviewed by BCS. We note in particular that: Funding for LIURP in UGI service territory is based on the Gas’ Order adopted August 17, 2006, in Docket Nos. Commission’s A120011F2000, A125146F5000, and A-125146. Under the direction, UGI Gas will increase LIURP spending to Commission’s 0.2 percent of jurisdictional revenues for its gas division and will be permitted to recover 50% of the incremental amounts above $600,000 in its LISHP Rider until its next base rate case. Funding of the LIURP may be addressed and modified in UGI next base rate proceeding. Gas’ Proposed 2014-2017 Plan at A-4. § 58.4(a)(c)(1) However, the LIURP regulations at allow for adjustments to program funding under specific circumstances. Based on BCS calculations and our review of the LIURP Needs Assessment, we question whether the proposed LIURP budget for UGI Gas is sufficient. We have discussed our concerns with the accuracy of the LIURP Needs Assessment in the relevant section above. In the Tentative Order, the Commission directed UGI Gas to and explain “submit the revised LIURP Budget and corresponding enrollment for the 2014-2017 figures” period covered by this Proposed Plan. Tentative Order at 43. UGI explains that LIURP funding for UGI Gas is calculated at 0.2% of Comments: jurisdictional revenues. This funding method was approved by Commission Order in Docket Nos. A-120011F200, A-125146F5000, and A-125146. UGI contends that a comparison of LIURP funding for UGI Gas and UGI PNG is not appropriate due to different demographics and needs within the service territories. UGI PNG has a higher
a. LIURP Enrollment and Budget Projections for UGI Gas The UGI Gas proposed LIURP budget noted above in Table 12 for 2014-2017, would fund the program at the lowest levels since 1991, according to historical LIURP data reviewed by BCS. We note in particular that: Funding for LIURP in UGI Gas’ service territory is based on the Commission’s Order adopted August 17, 2006, in Docket Nos. A120011F2000, A125146F5000, and A-125146. Under the Commission’s direction, UGI Gas will increase LIURP spending to 0.2 percent of jurisdictional revenues for its gas division and will be permitted to recover 50% of the incremental amounts above $600,000 in its LISHP Rider until its next base rate case. Funding of the LIURP may be addressed and modified in UGI Gas’ next base rate proceeding. Proposed 2014-2017 Plan at A-4. However, the LIURP regulations at § 58.4(a)(c)(1) allow for adjustments to program funding under specific circumstances. Based on BCS calculations and our review of the LIURP Needs Assessment, we question whether the proposed LIURP budget for UGI Gas is sufficient. We have discussed our concerns with the accuracy of the LIURP Needs Assessment in the relevant section above. In the Tentative Order, the Commission directed UGI Gas to “submit and explain the revised LIURP Budget and corresponding enrollment figures” for the 2014-2017 period covered by this Proposed Plan. Tentative Order at 43. Comments: UGI explains that LIURP funding for UGI Gas is calculated at 0.2% of jurisdictional revenues. This funding method was approved by Commission Order in Docket Nos. A-120011F200, A-125146F5000, and A-125146. UGI contends that a comparison of LIURP funding for UGI Gas and UGI PNG is not appropriate due to different demographics and needs within the service territories. UGI PNG has a higher