49-46-1. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)”Covered utility,” in any calendar year a public utility which during the second preceding calendar year, had either sales of natural gas, for purposes other than resale, which exceeded ten billion cubic feet, or sales of electric energy, for purposes other than resale, which exceeded […]
49-46-2. Rules for development and implementation of program–Submission of program plan to federal Department of Energy. The office may promulgate, monitor and enforce rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 for the development and implementation of a residential conservation service program in furtherance of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, 42 USC 8201, et seq. The office […]
49-46-3. Utilities’ duties–Liability for violations. All covered utilities shall offer a residential energy audit to each of its eligible customers pursuant to the state plan. All covered utilities shall comply in good faith with all the provisions of the state plan. If a covered utility violates the state plan, it shall pay for all costs […]
49-46-4. Civil fine for violation by utility–Enforcement action–Venue. Any covered utility that violates any mandatory provision of the state plan promulgated under this chapter is subject to a civil fine not to exceed five hundred dollars per day for each day that the covered utility is in violation. Upon the request of the office, the […]
49-46-5. Liability of utility arranging loans or installation for customer. No covered utility that arranges for a lender to make a loan to, or an installer to perform work for an eligible customer is liable in any cause of action between such customer and such lender or installer, unless the utility is the lender or […]
49-46-6. Master record of suppliers, installers and lenders–Requirements for inclusion and removal. The office shall compile and update periodically a master record of suppliers, installers, and lenders who agree to participate in and meet the requirements of the program. The office shall follow the provisions in the state plan with regard to removal procedures from […]
