Alaska Statutes 42.45.130 – Cost minimization

(a) In order to qualify for power cost equalization, each electric utility shall make every reasonable effort to minimize administrative, operating, and overhead costs, including using the best available technology consistent with sound utility management practices. In reviewing applications for power cost equalization, the commission may require the elimination of unnecessary operating expenses. Each eligible electric utility shall cooperate with appropriate state agencies to implement cost-effective energy conservation measures and to plan for and implement feasible alternatives to diesel generation.

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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 42.45.130

power: includes electrical energy generated, distributed, bought, or sold for lighting, heating, power, and every other useful purpose. See Alaska Statutes 42.45.990
state: means the State of Alaska unless applied to the different parts of the United States and in the latter case it includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060

(b) In this section, “energy conservation measures” include weatherization and other insulating methods, utilization of waste heat, appropriate sizing of new generating equipment, and other programs of the state or federal government intended and available for energy conservation.

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