Section 69-09-02-01 - Rates and regulations to be filed1. Schedules of rates and charges for the furnishing of electric service, and rules and regulations pertaining thereto, shall be filed with the commission by each utility. The provisions thereof shall be definite and so stated as to minimize ambiguity or the possibility of misinterpretation. The rate schedules, or the rules and regulations, shall include, together with such other information as may be deemed pertinent, the following:a. The class of customers to which each rate applies. There shall also be shown any limitation on loads and type of equipment which may be connected, the price per unit of service, and the number of units per billing period to which the prices apply, the period of billing, the minimum bill, the method of measuring demands including method of calculating or estimating loads or minimums, definition of service classification and other terms used in the schedule, and any special terms and conditions applicable. The discount for prompt payment or penalty for late payment, if any, the period, if any, during which the net amount must be paid, and the date when bills become delinquent, shall be specified.b. The nominal voltage at which service will be supplied and the type of service available (direct current, single or polyphase alternating current).c. A list of cities and unincorporated communities where rates are applicable. If the utility has various rural rates, the areas where the rural rates are available shall be indicated.d. A specification of such portion of service connection facilities as the utility furnishes, owns, and maintains, such as service drop, metering equipment, utilization control equipment, etc.e. A statement of the type of special construction commonly requested by customers which the utility allows to be connected, e.g., underground service, and the terms and conditions upon which such construction will be permitted.f. The regulations with which prospective customers must comply as a condition of receiving service, and the terms of any agreements required.g. The regulations governing the establishment of credit, and the making of deposits, by customers to ensure payment for electric service.h. The notice to the utility by a customer required to have service discontinued.i. The regulations covering the furnishing of temporary, emergency, auxiliary, and standby service.j. The regulations covering requirements for the installation of special facilities, such as demand-limiting devices or power factor corrective equipment.k. The regulations governing the location of metering equipment, or other company equipment, and the connection of utilization equipment requiring special controls.2. Any proposed change in rates or charges for the furnishing of electric service, or rules and regulations pertaining thereto, shall be filed with the commission not less than thirty days prior to the effective date thereof. The filing shall include a statement indicating the reason for the proposed change, the number of customers affected, the estimated increase or decrease in annual revenue and the basis for the estimate, and the existing rate schedules or rules and regulations, if any, to be superseded.3. Special contracts for the sale of electric energy to customers shall be filed with the commission showing the name and address of the customer, the point where energy is delivered, the rate to be charged, term of contract, load conditions, voltage of delivery, and other provisions of the contract.4. Standard contract forms for the sale of electric energy for streetlighting, municipal water pumping, or other services, shall be filed with the commission showing availability, rates, and all other terms and conditions thereof.N.D. Admin Code 69-09-02-01
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 49-02-11
Law Implemented: NDCC 49-02-03, 49-02-11