Okla. Admin. Code § 165:35-25-14

Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

Section 165:35-25-14 - Reliability program

(a) Each utility, to the maximum extent practicable, shall design and maintain a program to limit the frequency and duration of electric service interruptions and to maintain acceptable electric service reliability levels and to sustain that reliability over time. This program must address all the factors that impact the reliability of the distribution system, including, but not limited to:

(1) The age, distribution, and location of equipment on each circuit;

(2) The number, density, and location of customers on each circuit;

(3) The location and density of trees on the system;

(4) Annual vegetation management plan; and

(5) The impacts on distribution system reliability of animals, wind, storms, ice, and automobile accidents.

(b) The program shall include inspection, maintenance, repair and replacement standards that ensure timely and efficient service restoration as well as preventive and emergency maintenance. In establishing such standards it is imperative that the utility locate sufficient personnel, equipment, repair materials, and supplies strategically throughout its service territory to fully and adequately meet the reliability standards established herein.

(c) The program shall give special emphasis to the improvement of the worst-performing circuits in each region of the utility's service territory.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:35-25-14

Added at 21 Ok Reg 2091, eff 7-1-04

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 31, Issue 24, September 2, 2014, eff. 9/12/2014