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Sec. 42.45.299. Definitions.

In AS 42.45.250 – 42.45.299, unless the context otherwise requires, (1) “community” means an organized municipality or an unincorporated village that is a social unit if the organized municipality or unincorporated village has a population of less than 2,000 people; (2) “division” means the division in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development that […]

Sec. 42.45.300. Joint action agencies.

Two or more public utilities may form a joint action agency for the purpose of participation in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a generating or transmission facility and to secure financing for carrying out the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the facility. A joint action agency may request the Alaska Industrial Development […]

Sec. 42.45.310. Acquisition of power project.

(a) Two or more public utilities that purchase power from a power project acquired or constructed as part of the former energy program for the state and owned by the authority under AS 44.83.396 may form a joint action agency under AS 42.45.300 and under this section to purchase the power project from the authority […]

Sec. 42.45.320. Liability, indemnification, and insurance.

(a) A protected person is not individually liable for conduct performed within the scope of the person’s duties for the agency. However, the protected person may be held individually liable for conduct if it was not reasonable for the person to believe that the conduct was in, or not contrary to, the best interests of […]

Sec. 42.45.120. Notice to customers.

If an electric utility receives power cost equalization under AS 42.45.100 – 42.45.150, the utility shall either give to its electric service customers eligible under this program, for each period for which the payment is received, (1) the following notice: NOTICE TO CUSTOMERFor the most recent monthly reporting period under the State of Alaska’s power […]

Sec. 42.45.130. Cost minimization.

(a) In order to qualify for power cost equalization, each electric utility shall make every reasonable effort to minimize administrative, operating, and overhead costs, including using the best available technology consistent with sound utility management practices. In reviewing applications for power cost equalization, the commission may require the elimination of unnecessary operating expenses. Each eligible […]

Sec. 42.40.980. Definitions.

In this chapter unless the context otherwise requires, (1) “board” means the board of directors of the Alaska Railroad Corporation; (2) “bonds” means bonds, bond anticipation notes, notes, refunding bonds, or other obligations; (3) “collective bargaining” means the performance of the mutual obligation of the corporation or its designated representatives and the representatives of the […]

Sec. 42.45.140. Customer petitions.

If the authority receives a petition requesting power cost equalization, signed by at least 25 percent of the customers of an electric utility that is subject to rate regulation under AS 42.05 and that has not applied for power cost equalization under AS 42.45.100 – 42.45.150, the authority shall require the utility to submit a […]

Sec. 42.45.150. Definitions for AS 42.45.100 – 42.45.150.

In AS 42.45.100 – 42.45.150, (1) “commission” means the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. (2) “community facility” means a water and sewer facility, public outdoor lighting, charitable educational facility, or community building whose operations are not paid for by the state, the federal government, or private commercial interests; (3) “eligible electric utility” or “electric utility” means […]