943.02 ELECTRIC SERVICE CURTAILMENT.

   In the event an emergency condition exists in the Utility, whether physical, economical or otherwise, beyond the control of the Utility to immediately remedy and because of which the Utility cannot satisfy the full electric requirements of its consumers, then it shall be necessary for the Director of Electric or his designee, upon authorization of the City Manager or his designee to:

   (a)    Request all consumers to voluntarily curtail their electric usage, if time permits, or

   (b)    Implement mandatory curtailment, reduction or interruption of electric service if the voluntary option set forth in paragraph (a) above is inadequate to reduce system demand to a level determined by said Director or his designee to be safe or appropriate. This may include physical disconnection from the City's electric distribution system for any consumer that fails to comply with a curtailment request.

   The Director of Electric shall promulgate such rules and procedures as he deems necessary to implement the electric curtailment process as authorized and set forth herein.

(Ord. 2001-12-124. Passed 12-26-01.)