§ 46-2-25.2. Sixteen-Mile Toll-Free Telephone Calling; Modification of Rate Schedules; Recovery of Expenses or Lost Revenues by Telephone Companies; Rate-Making Power of Public Service Commission Not Affected
It is the goal of this Code section to provide for toll-free calling between two telephones where the central offices serving such telephones are within 16 miles of each other. Except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, on and after July 1, 1992, the Public Service Commission shall not approve any new […]
§ 46-2-25.3. Toll-Free Calls Within 22 Miles of Exchange; Hearings; “Net Gain” Defined
On and after June 1, 1998, there shall be toll-free calling between two telephones within a 22 mile radius of an exchange serving such telephones as such 22 mile calling areas are designated on maps on file with the commission in any local exchange as provided in subsection (b) or (c) of this Code section; […]
§ 46-2-26. Restriction as to Utilization of Fuel-Adjustment Tariffs; Procedure for Rate Change by Utility Based Solely on Change in Fuel Costs; Extent of Commission’s Power Over Rate Changes; Disclosure Requirements for Utilities Seeking Rate Change
As used in this Code section, the term: “Fuel costs” of a utility company means the cost of fuel as defined in the utility company’s tariffs in effect on July 1, 1979, as such tariffs may be changed from time to time by order of the commission as provided by law. “Utility” means any retail […]
§ 46-2-26.1. Accounting Methods to Be Used by Electric Utilities in Rate-Making Proceedings
The accounting treatments specified in this Code section shall apply in any proceeding before the commission to determine the rates to be charged by an electric utility. In any proceeding to determine the rates to be charged by an electric utility, the electric utility shall file jurisdictionally allocated cost of service data on the basis […]
§ 46-2-26.2. Tax Accounting by Utilities in Rate-Making Proceedings
For purposes of determining a utility’s cost of service in rate-making proceedings, the income tax expense portion shall be calculated on the basis of net income before income taxes. Any difference between income based on the utility’s accounting records and income determined in accordance with United States Internal Revenue Service laws and regulations will be […]
§ 46-2-26.3. Recovery of Costs of Conversion From Oil-Burning to Coal-Burning Generating Facility; Filing of Request; Public Hearing; Determination of Rate; Adjustments
A utility regulated by the Public Service Commission which has 25 percent or more of its total generating capacity as oil-fired generation and operates any electric generating facility which was in the process of being converted on January 1, 1982, and which will be converted and in commercial operation as a coal-fired facility on or […]
§ 46-2-26.4. Accounting Procedures in Gas Utility Rate Proceedings
The accounting treatments specified in this Code section shall apply in any proceeding before the commission to determine the rates to be charged by a gas utility. In any proceeding commenced after April 1, 2002, to determine the rates to be charged by a gas utility, the gas utility shall file jurisdictionally allocated cost of […]
§ 46-2-26.5. Gas Supply Plans and Adjustment Factors; Filings and Hearing Procedures; Recovery of Purchase Gas Cost
As used in this Code section, the term: “Adjustment factor” means a factor used pursuant to a purchased gas adjustment rate to recover purchased gas costs. “Commission” means the Georgia Public Service Commission. “Firm customer” means a customer who purchases gas from a gas utility on a firm basis which ordinarily is not subject to […]
§ 46-2-27. Notation on Bill of Charges for Fuel Adjustment, Meter Reading and Consumption, and Where Rates Charged May Be Obtained
Upon the face or back of each periodic and terminal billing for retail consumption of electric, gas, and water services, there shall appear a conspicuous notation of charges for fuel adjustment and a notation of the meter reading upon which the billing was computed, including the previous reading and consumption. Where a customer is on […]
§ 46-2-20. Jurisdiction of Commission Generally; Powers and Duties of Commission Generally
Except as otherwise provided by law, the commission shall have the general supervision of all common carriers, express companies, railroad or street railroad companies, dock or wharfage companies, terminal or terminal station companies, telephone companies, gas or electric light and power companies, and persons or private companies who operate rapid rail passenger service lines within […]