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base-extra capacity method

A cost allocation method used by utilities that considers base costs (O&M expenses, capital costs), extra capacity costs (additional costs for maximum day and maximum hour demands), customer costs (meter maintenance and reading, billing, collection, accounting), and fire protection costs (hydrants, water towers, oversized mains, pumps) to determine rates for various groups.