Or. Admin. Code § 860-038-0170
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024
Section 860-038-0170 - Non-bypassable Charges(1) In determining whether a cost is appropriate for recovery as a non-bypassable charge, the Commission shall consider the following factors: (a) whether it is required by statute:(b) whether it is an uneconomic cost of implementing a public policy goal such as those identified in ORS 469A.465 or similar public policy goals related to reliability, equity, decarbonization, resiliency or other public interest for which retail consumers served by electricity service suppliers otherwise would not meaningfully contribute:(c) whether or not it confers a demonstrable electric system benefit on some customers over others:(d) whether it is in the public interest:(e) whether it is necessary to be non-bypassable under the Commission's discretion in order to establish fair. just, and reasonable rates and prevent unwarranted cost shifting.(2) All retail electricity consumers served by Direct Access are responsible for paying Non-bypassable Charges as determined by the Commission.Or. Admin. Code § 860-038-0170
PUC 9-2023, adopt filed 09/15/2023, effective 9/15/2023Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, ORS 756 & ORS 757
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 756.040 & ORS 757.600 - 757.667