§ 39-1-27.10 - Electric and gas distribution companies required to file affordable energy plans.
SECTION 39-1-27.10
§ 39-1-27.10 Electric and gas distributioncompanies required to file affordable energy plans. – (a) On or before January 2, 2007, each gas and electric distribution companyshall submit to the commission a plan for affordable energy for low incomehouseholds, including very low income households as defined in § 42-141-2.The plan shall provide for the implementation of the affordable energy fund andshall include provisions for discounted distribution rates and customercharges, payments on arrearages and unpaid balances by low income households,and energy efficiency and weatherization, to the extent that funding isallocated by the commissioner pursuant to subsection 42-141-5(d). Anyamendments or revisions to said plan after December 1, 2007, shall provide forreferral of eligible households, as appropriate, to community action agenciesor other entities designated by the office of energy resources forweatherization assistance.
(b) On or before April 30, 2007, the commission shall reviewthe plan and issue an order with regard to the plan not later than May 31,2007. The order shall be effective not later than November 1, 2007. Thecommission shall cause a review, and as appropriate an amendment, of the planat least every three (3) years between July 1, 2007, and July 1, 2016.
(c) On or before November 1, 2007, each gas and electricdistribution company shall implement an affordable energy plan in accordancewith the order of the commission.