1. (1) A request for approval of a Resource decision shall include testimony and exhibits which provide:

   1. (a) A description of the Resource decision,
   2. (b) Information to demonstrate that the Energy utility has complied with the applicable requirements of the Act and Commission rules,
   3. (c) The purposes and reasons for the Resource decision,
   4. (d) An analysis of the estimated or projected costs of the Resource decision, including the engineering studies, data, information and models used in the Energy utility's analysis,
   5. (e) Descriptions and comparisons of other resources or alternatives evaluated or considered by the Energy utility, in lieu of the proposed Resource decision,
   6. (f) Sufficient data, information, spreadsheets, and models to permit an analysis and verification of the conclusions reached and models used by the Energy utility,
   7. (g) An analysis of the estimated effect of the Resource decision on the Energy utility's revenue requirement,

   8. (h) Financial information demonstrating adequate financial capability to implement the Resource decision,

      1. (i) Major contracts, if any, proposed for execution or use in connection with the Resource decision,
   9. (j) Information to show that the Energy utility has or will obtain any required authorizations from the appropriate governmental bodies for the Resource decision, and
   10. (k) Other information as the Commission may require.

2. (2) Notice of a request for approval of a Resource decision.

   1. (a) At least five calendar days prior to filing a request for approval of a Resource decision, the Energy utility shall provide public notice of its request for approval of a Resource decision. The public notice shall provide a description of the request and information on how interested persons my obtain, from the Energy utility, further information about the request or a copy of the request.
   2. (b) At least five calendar days prior to filing a request for approval of a Resource decision, the Energy Utility shall inform the Commission of the anticipated filing and the means by which the Energy Utility has made, or will make, the public notice.
3. (3) Issues regarding the production, treatment and use of materials of a confidential or proprietary nature, including issues regarding who is entitled to review the materials, will be determined by the Commission.

KEY: resource decision, energy utility, filing requirements

Date of Last Change: March 19, 2007

Notice of Continuation: January 27, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 54-17-100 et seq.