For the purpose of this part, the terms “political advertising”, “promotional advertising”, “institutional advertising”, “political activity”, “promotional activity”, and “institutional activity” shall not include advertising or activities which:

1. (a) Inform electric consumers of or provide electric consumers with information or materials intended to result in energy conservation;
2. (b) Are required by law, federal regulation, or state rule, including advertising required under part 1 of Title II of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act;
3. (c) Inform electric customers how they can improve efficiency in utilizing the utility's service;
4. (d) Involve or relate to service interruptions, safety measures, or emergency conditions;
5. (e) Concern employment opportunities with such utility;
6. (f) Provide any explanation of existing or proposed rate schedules or notifications of hearings thereon;
7. (g) Are consistent with the utility's approved least cost integrated resource plan; or
8. (h) Inform customers of the availability and sources of financial assistance.

Source. #6605, eff 10-21-97 (formerly Puc 311); ss by #10603, eff 5-21-14; ss by #14106, eff 10-25-24, EXPIRES: 10-25-34 (formerly Puc 310.03) (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Puc 300)