Connecticut Administrative Code Title 16 - Public Service Companies
Certainly! Here's an overview of Connecticut Administrative Code – Title 16: Public Service Companies, which governs the regulation of utilities and related services in Connecticut.
📘 Structure of Title 16
Chapter 277: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; Public Utilities Regulatory Authority; Office of Consumer Counsel; Miscellaneous Provisions
This chapter outlines the responsibilities and powers of various state agencies involved in regulating public service companies.
Sec. 16-2: Establishes the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and defines its structure and duties.
Sec. 16-11: Empowers PURA to ensure the safety of public service companies' operations and facilities.
Sec. 16-47: Addresses the regulation of holding companies and their control over public service companies.
Sec. 16-47a: Implements a code of conduct for gas company transactions with affiliates.
Sec. 16-48: Governs the transmission of electricity and gas between Connecticut and other states.
Sec. 16-48a: Establishes the Consumer Counsel and Public Utility Control Fund.
Sec. 16-49: Details the expenses of various agencies involved in energy and utility regulation.
Chapter 277a: Public Utility Environmental Standards Act
Sec. 16-50k: Provides environmental standards for public utilities.
Chapter 283: Telephone, Gas, Power, and Water Companies
This chapter covers the regulation of various utility services.
Sec. 16-244aa: Introduces performance-based regulation for electric distribution companies, focusing on safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Sec. 16-243p: Addresses the regulation of electric suppliers.
Sec. 16-243y: Pertains to the regulation of gas companies.
Sec. 16-244c: Discusses the procurement of electric generation services.
Sec. 16-245a: Relates to renewable energy portfolio requirements.
Sec. 16-245d: Establishes standards for electric company billing formats.
Sec. 16-262j: Requires security deposits from gas or electric companies.
Sec. 16-262m: Concerns certificates of convenience for small water companies.
Chapter 289: Broadband Internet Access Service Providers, Community Antenna Television Systems, and Competitive Video Service Providers
Sec. 16-333m: Regulates broadband internet access and related services.
📌 Administrative Regulations Under Title 16
The Connecticut Administrative Code provides detailed regulations for public service companies:
Rules of Practice: Outlines procedures for hearings and decision-making processes.
Uniform System of Accounts: Establishes accounting standards for utilities.
Gas Code of Conduct: Sets ethical guidelines for gas companies' interactions with affiliates.
Community Antenna Television Systems: Details construction and maintenance standards for cable systems.
Excavation Near Underground Utility Facilities: Provides safety standards for excavation activities near utility lines.
🔍 Accessing the Full Text
You can explore the full text of Title 16 and its regulations through the following resources:
Connecticut General Assembly: https://cga.ct.gov/current/pub/title_16.htm
Cornell Legal Information Institute: https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/connecticut/title-16
Casetext: https://casetext.com/regulation/connecticut-administrative-code/title-16-public-service-companies
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