OAR 860-022-0001
Definitions for Utility Rates

For purposes of this division, except when a different scope is explicitly stated:

(1)

“Consumer-owned utility” has the meaning given to the term under ORS 757.270 (Definitions for ORS 757.270 to 757.290)(2).

(2)

“Energy utility” means a public utility as defined in ORS 757.005 (Definition of public utility) except a water utility or wastewater utility. An energy utility can be an “electric company,” “gas utility,” or “steam heat utility.”

(3)

“Large telecommunications utility” means any telecommunications utility, as defined in ORS 759.005 (Definitions) that is not partially exempt from regulation under 759.040 (Exemptions for certain unaffiliated utilities with fewer than 50,000 access lines).

(4)

“Non-energy attributes” means the environmental, economic, and social benefits of generation from renewable energy facilities. These attributes are normally transacted in the form of Tradable Renewable Certificates.

(5)

“Utility” means all energy utilities and large telecommunications utilities, as defined in sections (2) and (3) of this rule.

Source: Rule 860-022-0001 — Definitions for Utility Rates, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=860-022-0001.

860‑022‑0000
Applicability of Division 22 860‑022‑0001
Definitions for Utility Rates 860‑022‑0003
Through Service 860‑022‑0005
Tariff Specifications for Energy Utilities and Large Telecommunications Utilities 860‑022‑0010
Tariff Contents for Energy Utilities and Large Telecommunications Utilities 860‑022‑0015
Tariff Changes by Energy Utilities and Large Telecommunications Utilities Require 30 Days’ Notice to the Commission 860‑022‑0017
Announcement of Utility Tariff Changes 860‑022‑0019
General Rate Revisions 860‑022‑0020
Applications to Make Tariffs or Rate Schedules Effective on Less Than Statutory Notice 860‑022‑0025
Requirements for Filing Tariffs or Schedules Changing Rates 860‑022‑0026
Requests to Abandon, Exempt from Regulation, or Price-List Regulated Telecommunications Services 860‑022‑0030
Requirements for Filing Tariffs or Schedules Naming Increased Rates 860‑022‑0032
Tariff Changes Effective With Service Rendered by an Energy or Large Telecommunications Utility 860‑022‑0035
Special Contracts 860‑022‑0038
Notice to Interested Persons of Tariffs Filed Under ORS 757.205 or 759.175 860‑022‑0040
Relating to City Fees, Taxes, and Other Assessments Imposed Upon Electric Companies, Gas Utilities, and Steam Heat Utilities 860‑022‑0042
Relating to City Privilege Taxes, Fees, and Other Assessments Imposed Upon a Large Telecommunications Utility 860‑022‑0045
Relating to Local Government Fees, Taxes, and Other Assessments Imposed Upon an Energy or Large Telecommunications Utility 860‑022‑0046
Forced Conversion of Electric and Communication Facilities 860‑022‑0047
Recovery of Certain Facility Relocation Costs 860‑022‑0065
Attachments to Poles and Conduits Owned by Public, Telecommunications, and Consumer-Owned Utilities 860‑022‑0070
Procedures and Standards for Reviewing Gas Utility Rates in the Context of the Purchased Gas Adjustment Mechanism 860‑022‑0075
Ownership of Non-Energy Attributes of Generation from Renewable Energy Facilities
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 860-022-0001’s source at or​.us