Rule 515-3-3-.04. Seasonal Restrictions

Other rules notwithstanding, a LDC, EDC, Regulated Provider, or marketer shall not discontinue service to a residential consumer for an unpaid bill between November 15 and March 15 if:

1. (a) The consumer agrees in writing, using the consumer preferred method of communication, to pay the past-due balance including consumer charges in equal installments for a maximum duration beginning with the first billing period after March 15 and concluding prior to the following October 15, unless the consumer fails to comply with such an agreement;
2. (b) In addition, the consumer agrees in writing, using the consumer preferred method of communication, to pay all bills by their due date for current service received after said agreement unless the consumer fails to comply with such agreement;
3. (c) The forecasted local low temperature for a 48-hour period beginning at 8:00 A.M. on the date of the proposed disconnection is below 32° Fahrenheit.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 46-2-30, 46-4-150et seq. (See especially, 46-4-158.1, 46-4-158.2, 46-4-160)

History. Original Rule entitled "Permitted Promotional Activities by Public Utilities" adopted. F. Mar. 20, 1990; eff. Apr. 9, 1990.

Repealed: F. Mar. 11, 1991; eff. Mar. 31, 1991.

Amended: New Rule entitled "Seasonal Restrictions" adopted. F. Oct. 16, 1998; eff. Nov. 5, 1998.

Amended: F. Sept. 20, 2001; eff. Oct. 10, 2001.

Amended: ER. 515-3-3-0.13-.04 adopted. F. Dec. 20, 2001; eff. Dec. 4, 2001.

Amended: F. Sept. 3, 2002; eff. Sept. 23, 2002.

Amended: F. Jan. 23, 2009; eff. Feb. 12, 2009.

Amended: F. Aug. 24, 2018; eff. Sept. 13, 2018.