1. (a) 3 AAC 50.750 - 3 AAC 50.820 apply to all electric utilities subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the commission under AS 42.05.361 - 42.05.441. These sections govern interconnection, integration, and purchases and sales of electric power between an electric utility and a qualifying facility.
2. (b) The purpose of 3 AAC 50.750 - 3 AAC 50.820 is to encourage cogeneration and small power production by setting out guidelines for the establishment of reasonable, nondiscriminatory charges, rates, terms, and conditions under which interconnection, integration, and purchases and sales of electric power will occur between an electric utility and a qualifying facility.
3. (c) Any requirement in 3 AAC 50.750 - 3 AAC 50.820 may be waived, in whole or in part, or be modified by order of the commission upon application and a showing of good cause. An entity shall file and the commission will consider an application in accordance with 3 AAC 48.805.

(Eff. 11/20/82, Register 84; am 4/24/2004, Register 170; am 3/11/2016, Register 217)

Authority: AS 42.05.141, AS 42.05.151, AS 42.05.711