Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Public Service Commission
Underground Electric Lines
Section R. 460.516 - Replacement of existing overhead lines
Current through Vol. 24-04, March 15, 2024
Rule 6.
(1) Existing overhead residential, commercial and industrial electric distribution and service lines anywhere in the state shall be replaced with underground facilities at the option of the affected customer or customers.
(2) Before construction is started, the customer shall be required to pay the utility the depreciated cost (net cost) of the existing overhead facilities plus the cost of removal less the salvage value thereof and, also, make a contribution in aid of construction in an amount equal to the estimated difference in cost between new underground and new overhead facilities including, but not limited to, the costs of breaking and repairing streets, walks, parking lots and driveways, and of repairing lawns and replacing grass, shrubs and flowers.
