Section 3.52.519. Definitions.  


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  • 	(a)  In 3 AAC 52.501 - 3 AAC 52.519, unless the context requires otherwise,  
    		(1) "adjustment clause" means a mechanism designed to recover changes in gas, fuel, and purchased power expenses; "adjustment clause" includes COPAs and GCAs;  
    		(2) "affiliated interest" has the meaning given in AS 42.05.990;  
    		(3) "base cost of gas" means a rate component that  
    			(A) is used in the calculation of the GCA;  
    			(B) reflects the gas cost per Mcf; and  
    			(C) is included in the utility's base rates for gas service;  
    		(4) "base cost of power" means a rate component that  
    			(A) is used in the calculation of the COPA;  
    			(B) reflects the cost per kilowatt-hour of fuel and purchased power; and  
    			(C) is included in the utility's base rates for electric service;  
    		(5) "base rates" means the utility's currently effective rates for gas or electric service as authorized by the commission in the utility's last general rate case;  
    		(6) "COPA" means a cost-of-power adjustment for an electric utility;  
    		(7) "GCA" means a gas cost adjustment for a gas utility;  
    		(8) "general rate case" means a proceeding, initiated by a filing with supporting information described in 3 AAC 48.275, in which the commission reviews a utility's costs and revenues to establish the utility's base rates and adjustment clause methodology;  
    		(9) "Mcf" or "Mcf of gas" means one thousand cubic feet of gas measured at 60 degrees Fahrenheit and 14.65 pounds per square inch, absolute;  
    		(10) "station service" means kilowatt-hour consumption by the utility to run the power house.  
    	(b)  Definitions set out in 3 AAC 48.820, 3 AAC 52.500, and 3 AAC 52.690 also apply to 3 AAC 52.501 - 3 AAC 52.519.  
    

Authorities

42.05.141;42.05.151;42.05.381;42.45.110;42.45.130;42.45.160;42.45.170

Notes


Authority
AS 42.05.141 AS 42.05.151 AS 42.05.381 AS 42.45.110 AS 42.45.130 AS 42.45.160 AS 42.45.170
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History
Eff. 1/11/2004, Register 169