Ohio Administrative Code
Title 4901:1 - Utilities
Chapter 4901:1-19 - Alternative Rate Plan; Exemptions
Section 4901:1-19-13 - Initiation or continuation of an alternative rate plan

(A) A natural gas company may request approval of an alternative rate plan by filing an application under section 4909.18 of the Revised Code, regardless of whether the application is for an increase in rates.

(B) An alternative rate plan filed by a natural gas company under section 4929.05 of the Revised Code that proposes to initiate or continue a revenue decoupling mechanism shall be considered an application not for an increase in rates if the rates, joint rates, tolls, classifications, charges, or rentals are based upon the billing determinants and revenue requirement authorized by the commission in the company's most recent rate case proceeding and the plan also establishes, continues, or expands an energy efficiency or energy conservation program.

(C) An alternative rate plan filed by a natural gas company under section 4929.05 of the Revised Code that seeks authorization to continue a previously approved alternative rate plan is considered an application not for an increase in rates. An alternative rate plan that proposes material or substantial changes to a previously approved alternative rate plan is not considered as seeking authorization to continue a previously approved alternative rate plan.