Pennsylvania Code
Title 52 - PUBLIC UTILITIES
Part I - Public Utility Commission
Subpart C - Fixed Service Utilities
Chapter 69 - GENERAL ORDERS, POLICY STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES ON FIXED UTILITIES
DISTRIBUTION RATES-STATEMENT OF POLICY
Section 69.3303 - Illustration of possible distribution ratemaking and rate design options for the energy industry

(a) In a base rate proceeding, energy utilities may propose, among others, alternative rate designs and methodologies identified in this subsection that will be subject to Commission approval or modification. Identification of these proposals is for illustration only. It does not propose the adoption, nor preclude the consideration, of any particular design or methodology, and it does not signal, nor should it be interpreted as signaling, any predilection by the Commission for one proposal over another or any predetermination of approval by the Commission of one proposal over another.

(b) A natural gas distribution company may propose a weather normalization adjustment or revenue per customer ratemaking proposal, or both. Any proposal under this subsection must:

(c) An electric distribution company may propose critical peak pricing or similar demand-based programs that use average usage over critical peak periods as demand-based billing determinants. A critical peak pricing proposal should be composed of all of the following:

(d) Optional rate designs under this subsection may be applicable to certain customer rate classes or services or designed for specific geographic locations within a service territory where this focus better serves the goals of eliminating the need for future capital investments, maximizing system utilization or providing incentives for other Commission policies.