For purposes of this division, except when a different scope is explicitly stated:
- (1) “Consumer-owned utility” has the meaning given to the term under ORS 757.270(2).
- (2) “Energy utility” means a public utility as defined in ORS 757.005 except a water utility or wastewater utility. An energy utility can be an “electric company,” “gas utility,” or “steam heat utility.”
- (3) “Large telecommunications utility” means any telecommunications utility, as defined in ORS 759.005 that is not partially exempt from regulation under 759.040.
- (4) “Non-energy attributes” means the environmental, economic, and social benefits of generation from renewable energy facilities. These attributes are normally transacted in the form of Tradable Renewable Certificates.
- (5) “Utility” means all energy utilities and large telecommunications utilities, as defined in sections (2) and (3) of this rule.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 183, 756 & 757
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 756.040 & 759.005
History
PUC 7-2005, f. & cert. ef. 11-30-05
PUC 16-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-21-01
PUC 4-2001, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-01
PUC 9-1998, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-98
PUC 2-1996, f. & cert. ef. 4-18-96 (Order No. 96-102)