Sec. 16-19gg. Factors to be considered during a rate proceeding.
Sec. 16-19gg. Factors to be considered during a rate proceeding. (a) During
each proceeding on a rate amendment under section 16-19 proposed by an electric or
gas public service company, as defined in section 16-1, the Department of Public Utility
Control, when determining rates for individual rate classes, shall give consideration to
the energy cost of manufacturers by analyzing the following: (1) The effect of different
rates of return among rate classes upon manufacturers; (2) the use of different cost
allocation methodologies; (3) the use of flexible pricing; and (4) any other issue deemed
relevant by the department.
(b) In any rate amendment proposed on and after May 19, 1992, by a public service
company, as defined by section 16-1, the Department of Public Utility Control shall
analyze the effect on ratepayers of a public service company's provision of reduced or
free utility service to its employees.
(P.A. 90-65, S. 1, 5; P.A. 92-99, S. 1, 3.)
History: P.A. 92-99 added a new Subsec. (b) re effect on ratepayers of reduced or free utility service for company
employees.