Montana Code 69-4-1005. Advanced metering gateway device opt-in provisions — rulemaking
69-4-1005. Advanced metering gateway device opt-in provisions — rulemaking. (1) A utility may allow customers to opt-in to the installation of all advanced metering gateway devices located at an end user’s residence or business.
Terms Used In Montana Code 69-4-1005
- Advanced metering gateway device: means any electric utility meter component or device ancillary to the electric utility meter that is located at an end-user's residence or business and is equipped and programmed to communicate with electrical appliances, electrical equipment, or electrical devices within the end-user's residence or business or that is capable of estimating and recording electrical energy usage by types of appliances, electrical equipment, or electrical devices. See Montana Code 69-4-1001
- commission: means the public service commission provided for in 2-15-2602. See Montana Code 69-1-101
- Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See Montana Code 1-1-202
- Utility: means a public utility regulated by the public service commission pursuant to Title 69, chapter 3. See Montana Code 69-4-1001
(2)A utility may charge customers who opt in to advanced metering gateway device installation additional fees or charges related to the installation.
(3)If the commission determines an opt in program should be established, the commission shall adopt rules providing options, requirements, and a process for determination of fees or charges for individual customers to opt in to advanced metering gateway device installation.
(4)Utilities seeking to allow an advanced metering gateway device opt-in program shall file a report detailing the program requirements and process for determining fees or charges with the commission along with a $25 filing fee.