January, 1994 Locality Pay Annualization........ 101 : 334,000 $ 35,643,000 459,000 Capitol Power Plant ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Continuing and Initiating Other Programs Design for Additional Steam Generating Capacity.. Total Continuing and Initiating Other Programs $ 2.300.000 Purchase of Electrical Energy increased from $21,790,000 Electrical energy is procured from the Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) at rates approved by the District of Columbia Public Service Commission. Electrical energy has been procured from PEPCO ever since the Power Plant discontinued the generation of electricity at the plant in 1950-1951. In fiscal year 1993, a total of 327.5 million kilowatt hours (KWH) were purchased from PEPCO at a cost of $18,887,000. Projections for fiscal year 1994 indicate that an estimated total of 337.8 million KWH will be required at an estimated cost of $20,971,000. An increase to cover this cost was requested and $21,790,000 was appropriated for fiscal year 1994. Projections for fiscal year 1995 indicate that a minimum of 348 million KWH will be required at an estimated cost of $23,219,000, which is $1,429,000 over the present appropriated allotment. The estimate is based on the following factors. Consumption of electrical energy in the Capitol complex has been projected to increase at 3% per year based on past experience. PEPCO has requested a 10.9% rate increase for 1994. The rate increase has been factored as a partial year cost in the fiscal year 1994 projection and a full year cost in fiscal year 1995. Fuel adjustment charges have also been fluctuating widely over the past several years. A factor of 2% increase has been projected into fiscal year 1995. If any of these factors should change between the time that this $ 1,429,000 9.4 General annual repairs and alterations increased from $713,000 to $743,000.. This allotment provides for general annual repair and maintenance In recent years the Architect's Office has responded to recently amended civil rights legislation by sponsoring training such as prevention of sexual harassment, employee rights and responsibilities, substance abuse, and other subjects. This training is required for all current and new employees. Additionally, the Office require's supervisory development training and sponsors basic educational skills training for reading. Programs to respond to agency training needs such as trade apprenticeships and additional supervisory development, are being prepared. The limited funding available for training is directed almost entirely toward the required training, leaving few resources available for other organizational training needs. Cost increases have also reduced training opportunities. As a result, the Office will have to reduce the availability of basic educational skills training and eliminate trade apprenticeship training being developed. Without an increase in this allotment there will be no monies available for work performance improvement training, technical skills training, or training necessary for implementing or maintaining new programs or technologies. $ 30,000 $ 12,000 9.5 |