(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADD CONSUMPTION. The algebraic sum of readings of multiple metering points for one customer at one premises as though the customer’s energy delivery were through one meter.
AGREEMENT or APPLICATION. A written contract or service request for a supply of electric service, of which these terms and conditions are an integral part.
APARTMENTS. Premises containing two or more residential dwelling units. Hotels, tourist camps, motels, hospitals, nursing homes and the like consisting primarily of guest rooms or transient accommodations are not included.
BILLING kW. A customer’s maximum demand expressed in kilowatts (kW) or kilovolt-amperes (kVA), as adjusted in accordance with the applicable rate, which will be used in the calculation of the bill.
BILLING PERIOD or MONTH. The interval between two consecutive meter readings that is taken for billing purposes. Such readings will be taken as nearly as practicable every 30 days. All rate schedules are on the basis of charges per month unless otherwise specifically stated in the rate schedule.
CUSTOMER. Any individual, partnership, association, firm, public or private corporation, joint association, joint venture, limited liability company, government agency, institution or other entity which has agreed, orally or otherwise, to pay for electric service received from the utility.
DELIVERY POINT. The point of the physical connection between the utility’s and a customer’s facilities beyond which point the customer receives and assumes responsibility and liability for the service rendered.
DISCONNECTION. The termination or discontinuance of electric service.
DISTRIBUTION LINE. Any electric lines of the utility operated at a voltage of 15,000 volts or less.
ENERGY. The active component of the quantity of supply expressed in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
LATE PAYMENT CHARGE. The one-time penalty assessed by the utility upon all current bills at such time as they become delinquent.
MAXIMUM DEMAND. The maximum integrated rate of use of power during a specified time interval as provided in the rate schedule, expressed in kilowatts (kW).
METER. The complete installation of equipment needed to measure the maximum demand and/or energy supplied to the customer.
MONTH. See BILLING PERIOD.
OVERHEAD SYSTEM or OH. Those parts of the utility’s distribution system which are constructed on and supported primarily by wooden poles or otherwise suspended above ground level and appurtenances thereto.
PREMISES. A distinct portion of real estate on which is located the living quarters for the use of a single family, or the main building of a commercial or of an industrial customer, and which shall include the outlying or adjacent buildings used by the same customer, provided the use of service in the outlying buildings is supplemental to the service used in the main residence or building.
RATE SCHEDULE. A part of the tariff which sets forth the availability and rates and charges for service supplied to a particular class of customers.
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT. An individual residence, including mobile homes and trailers, or a room or combination of rooms with facilities for private living for a single family.
SERVICE. The supply of electric energy delivered by utility to the customer.
TARIFF. The entire body of rate schedules, riders and general terms and conditions for electric service.
UNDERGROUND SYSTEM or UG. Those parts of the utility’s distribution system which are constructed and installed underground.
UTILITY. The Bremen Electric Light and Power Company.
(B) Abbreviations. The following commonly used abbreviations will be used:
Kilovolt-ampere(s) | kVA |
Kilowatt(s) | kW |
Kilowatt-hour(s) | kWh |
(Ord. 14-2017, passed 10-10-2017)