Ohio Administrative Code
Title 4901:1 - Utilities
Chapter 4901:1-19 - Alternative Rate Plan; Exemptions
Section 4901:1-19-09 - Implementation of an exit-the-merchant-function plan
Current through all regulations passed and filed through March 18, 2024
(A) A natural gas company that has an approved exit-the-merchant-function plan shall continue to supply default commodity sales service for choice-ineligible customers and PIPP-enrolled customers after the natural gas company's choice-eligible customers have been transferred to retail natural gas suppliers pursuant to the approved plan. Natural gas commodity for choice-ineligible customers and PIPP-enrolled customers shall be procured by a competitive procurement process.
(B) A natural gas company that has an approved exit-the-merchant-function plan shall retain the natural gas company's distribution function, including safety, but is not responsible for supplying default commodity sales service to any choice-eligible customer. However, the natural gas company may use best efforts to be the provider of last resort.