Pennsylvania Code
Title 52 - PUBLIC UTILITIES
Part I - Public Utility Commission
Subpart C - Fixed Service Utilities
Chapter 57 - ELECTRIC SERVICE
Subchapter E - EMERGENCY REGULATIONS
Section 57.51 - Discontinuance of generating units

Universal Citation: 52 PA Code ยง 57.51

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024

(a) An electric public utility within the jurisdiction of the Commission shall petition for and obtain the consent of the Commission before discontinuing a generating unit from normal operation, as defined in this section.

(b) Petitions shall contain data covering recent and projected peak loads, net generating capabilities, firm power commitments and other information to enable the Commission to determine whether consent will be granted or refused. Public hearing may be ordered upon a petition if the information contained in the petition is not sufficient for the formation of the judgment.

(c) For the purpose of this section, the term "generating unit" means a turbogenerator and the related steam, hydro or other propulsion equipment. Normal operation of a generating unit shall be referred to as its continuing availability to meet consumer demands, except during:

(1) Scheduled outages for repairs, tests, nuclear refueling or other procedures essential to its further use.

(2) Unscheduled outages caused by its physical malfunctioning or breakdown.

The provisions of this §57.51 issued under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § § 331, 501, 504 and 1501.

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