Section 113.1005. Customer contributions for distribution extensions.

 

(1)   Standard designs. The customer shall pay, as a minimum and refundable contribution, the estimated cost of distribution facilities to be installed which is greater than the appropriate average embedded cost allowance for existing distribution facilities.

(2)   Subdivisions. Developers and subdividers shall pay, as a minimum and refundable contribution, the estimated cost of distribution facilities, to be installed for the area being developed. The contribution is refundable as structures are built and connected to the electric utility facilities.

(3)   Nonstandard route or design. If a customer requests a route or design which is different from the design proposed by the utility in compliance with the requirements of s. PSC 113.1002 , the utility shall require that the customer pay any additional costs as a refundable contribution.

(4)   Construction charges. The utility shall require that the customer make a contribution in aid of construction if construction requires trenching in rocky soil, frozen ground, or other similar conditions.

(5)   Request for excess facilities. The utility may require a contract from a customer requesting the installation of excess facilities, as defined in s. PSC 113.1003 (5) , requiring the customer to pay recurring operation and maintenance expenses on the portion of the extension which is greater than 5 times the embedded cost allowance. The utility shall provide the commission with the reasons and supporting analysis for each such contract.

(6)   Payment plans. The utility may require that the contribution in aid of construction be paid in advance of construction or may, at the utility's option, offer customers an installment payment plan.

Cr. Register, July, 2000, No. 535 , eff. 8-1-00.