Section R. 460.10107 - Utility and affiliate or alternative electric supplier relationshipRule 7.
(1) A utility shall not interfere in the business operations of any alternative electric supplier. This provision includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (a) A utility shall not give the appearance that it speaks on behalf of any alternative electric supplier or affiliate.(b) A utility shall not interfere in the contractual relationship between the alternative electric supplier and its customers unless the utilitys action is clearly permitted in the contract between the customer and the alternative electric supplier or in tariffs approved by the commission.(2) A utility shall not finance or co-sign loans, provide loan guarantees, provide collateral, or be encumbered or allow its assets to be encumbered by affiliates or other entities within the corporate structure. The utility and its assets shall not be the subject of recourse in the event of default by an affiliate or other entity within the corporate structure.Mich. Admin. Code R. 460.10107