Okla. Admin. Code § 165:50-5-7

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 165:50-5-7 - Periodic rate investigations

The rates charged to their customers by public utilities and electric distribution cooperatives which utilize fuel, purchased gas, or purchased power adjustment clauses shall be periodically investigated by the Commission in order to determine whether such rates are just and reasonable. In conducting such investigations, the following procedures shall be followed:

(1) Except in those cases described in (3) of this Section, such proceedings by the Commission shall be commenced by application made by the Commission staff or by order of the Commission.

(2) Such proceedings shall include public hearings.

(3) A general rate proceeding instituted by a public utility or cooperative shall be deemed to constitute a rate investigation hereunder.

(4) In such rate investigations or proceedings, income, expenses and investments of affiliated persons, subsidiaries, firms, or corporations and emergency and off-system sales of electricity or gas shall be given appropriate consideration by the Commission in determining the financial requirements of the utility or cooperative.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:50-5-7

Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2647, eff 6-25-93; Amended at 12 Ok Reg 2139, eff 7-1-95