Section R. 460.10102 - DefinitionsRule 2.
(1) As used in these rules: (a) "Affiliate" means a person or entity that directly or indirectly through 1 or more intermediates, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with another specified entity. As used in these rules, "control" means, whether through an ownership, beneficial, contractual, or equitable interest, the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or to cause the direction of the management or policies of a person or entity or the ownership of at least 7% of an entity either directly or indirectly.(b) "Alternative electric supplier" means a person selling electric generation service to retail customers in this state as licensed by the commission under section 10a of 2016 PA 341, MCL 460.10a. Alternative electric supplier does not include a person who physically delivers electricity directly to retail customers in this state. An alternative electric supplier is not a public utility, but may be an affiliate of a public utility.(c) "Commission" means the public service commission.(d) "Other entity within the corporate structure" means a division, department, subsidiary, or similar entity within the corporate structure of a utility.(e) "Third-party" means an entity separate from a utility, and separate from a utility affiliate, that offers value-added programs and services to a utilitys customers through a contract.(f) "Utility" means an electric, steam, or natural gas utility regulated by the public service commission, and an electric or natural gas cooperative that is subject to regulation pursuant to the Electric Cooperative Member-Regulation Act, 2008 PA 167, MCL 460.31 to 460.39.(g) "Value-added programs and services" means programs and services that are utility or energy related, including, but not limited to, home comfort and protection, appliance service, building energy performance, alternative energy options, or engineering and construction services. Value-added programs and services do not include energy optimization or energy waste reduction programs paid for by utility customers as part of the regulated rates.Mich. Admin. Code R. 460.10102