Section 170IAC4-1.5-3. Compliance with rules; request for commission determination on individual meters

   Compliance with Rules. (A) The affected electric utilities shall assure compliance with Rule 2 [170 IAC 4-1.5-2], and shall not furnish service to a new building that does not comply. If a dispute arises between the utility and the builder or owner of a new building over the application of Rule 2 [170 IAC 4-1.5-2], either party may petition the Commission in writing to make a determination on the appropriateness of requiring the installation of individual meters in the particular case. A copy of the petition shall be served on the other party.

  (B) Initial Determination. The Commission's initial determination on the appropriateness of individual metering shall be made on the basis of the written petition and such other information as may be submitted, or otherwise available, to the Commission. Written notice of the Commission's initial determination shall be given to the parties within 21 days of the receipt of the petition.

  (C) Formal Hearing. Within 10 days of the Commission's initial determination, either party may request a formal hearing thereon. Such request shall be in writing and a copy thereof shall be served on the other party. Formal hearings hereunder shall be conducted in accordance with the Commission's rules of practice and procedure.

  (D) Compliance with these Rules [170 IAC 4-1.5] shall start on the date of their effectiveness. (Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission; No. 35781: Mastermetering Rule 3; filed May 9, 1980, 9:10 am: 3 IR 1075; readopted filed Jul 11, 2001, 4:30 p.m.: 24 IR 4233; readopted filed Apr 24, 2007, 8:21 a.m.: 20070509-IR-170070147RFA; readopted filed Aug 2, 2013, 2:16 p.m.: 20130828-IR-170130227RFA)