1. (1) Unless otherwise defined in section (2), the definitions set forth in OAR 860-038-0005 are applicable to New Large Load Direct Access Programs.

2. (2) As used in the New Large Load Direct Access Program rules:

   1. (a) “Average Historic Cost-of-Service Load” means the average monthly Cost-of-Service Eligible Load during the 60 month period beginning five years prior to the date a consumer gives binding notice of participation in the New Large Load Direct Access Program.
   2. (b) “Cost-of-Service Eligible Load” means the load of a consumer that is eligible for a cost-of-service rate.
   3. (c) “Incremental Demand Side Management” means the effective net impact of energy efficiency measures and demand response implemented at a facility after a consumer gives binding notice of participation in the New Large Load Direct Access Program.
   4. (d) “New Large Load Direct Access Program” means a direct access program offering by an electric utility that meets the requirements set forth in OAR 860-038-0700 through 860-038-0760.
   5. (e) “New Large Load Direct Access Service Transition Rate” means a rate that is applied to load served under the New Large Load Direct Access Program.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS Ch. 183, 756, 757

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 756.040, 757.600 through 757.667

History

PUC 6-2018, adopt filed 09/18/2018, effective 09/18/2018