Ohio Code 4929.18 – Biologically derived methane gas
(A) As used in this section, “biologically derived methane gas” has the same meaning as in section 5713.30 of the Revised Code.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 4929.18
- Distribution service: means the delivery of natural gas to a consumer at the consumer's facilities, by and through the instrumentalities and facilities of a natural gas company, regardless of the party having title to the natural gas. See Ohio Code 4929.01
- Natural gas company: means a natural gas company, as defined in section 4905. See Ohio Code 4929.01
- Property: means real and personal property. See Ohio Code 1.59
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
(B)(1) The following property, equipment, or facilities installed or constructed by a natural gas company may be treated as instrumentalities and facilities for distribution service if the public utilities commission determines that treatment is just and reasonable:
(a) Any property, equipment, or facilities to enable interconnection with or receipt from any property, equipment, or facilities used to generate, collect, gather, or transport biologically derived methane gas, or to enable the blending or supply of biologically derived methane gas to consumers within this state;
(b) Any property, equipment, or facilities to enable interconnection with or receipt from any property, equipment, or facilities used to generate, collect, gather, or transport hydrogen, or to enable the blending of hydrogen with natural gas for supply to consumers within this state.
(2) If the commission makes the determination described in division (B)(1) of this section, the property, equipment, or facilities shall be considered used and useful in rendering public utility service for purposes of section 4909.15 of the Revised Code.
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