District of Columbia Administrative Code

4269 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4270 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4271 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4272 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4273 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4274 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4275 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4276 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4277 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4278 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4279 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4280 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4281 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4282 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4283 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4284 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4285 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4286 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4287 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4288 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4289 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4290 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4291 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4292 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4293 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4294 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4295 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4296 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4297 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4298 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 9737 (September 12, 2008), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7572 (July 11, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR D.C. Official Code § 34-1504(b) (2007 Supp.).

4299 DEFINITIONS 4299.1 For the purposes of this chapter: “Behind-the-meter generator” – an on-site generator that is located behind a retail customer’s meter such that no Electric Company-owned transmission or distribution facilities are used to deliver the energy from the gener…

4300 GENERAL PROVISIONS 4300.1 This Chapter implements the Energy Efficiency Standards Act of 2007, and governs the purchase of Liquid-Immersed Distribution Transformers. This rulemaking shall be cited as the "District of Columbia LIDT Purchasing Rules". AUTHORITY: D.C. Official …

4301 PURCHASE OF LIQUID-IMMERSED DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS 4301.1 This regulation applies to the electric utility that provides electric distribution service to the District of Columbia. 4301.2 After January 1, 2009, and subject to reasonable commercial availability, the electric…

4302 INFORMATION TO BE FILED WITH THE COMMISSION 4302.1 On or before May 1 of each year, the electric utility shall file a report entitled "Distribution Transformer Report" which demonstrates whether the utility complied with the Energy Standards Act of 2007. The report shall inc…

4303 WAIVER 4303.1 The Commission may upon request, or on its own initiative after notice to the parties of its intention do so, waive any provision of this chapter for good cause. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 11319 (October 31, 2008), incorporating by reference t…

4304 DEFINITIONS 4304.1 When used in this rulemaking, the following terms and phrases shall have the following meaning: "Commission" means the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia. "Electric Utility" means the company that provides electric distribution service a…

4400 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY 4400.1 The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards and requirements for the accuracy, testing, billing, recordkeeping, and regulation of submetering and energy allocation equipment, and appropriate safeguards for the tenant, as well as to …

4401 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 4401.1 Any individual nonresidential rental unit may use submetering or energy allocation equipment provided the rental agreement or lease between the owner and the tenant clearly states that the nonresidential rental unit is or will be using submetering…

4402 SUBMETERING 4402.1 When submeters are installed by an owner to measure the electricity or natural gas used by its tenants, all charges for electricity or natural gas used, except the allowed service charges permitted by sections 4405 (Periodic Tests and Checks) and 4407 (Bil…

4403 ENERGY ALLOCATION 4403.1 Energy allocation equipment may be used solely to allocate the cost of electric or natural gas service among tenants using the nonresidential rental units. 4403.2 Energy allocation systems shall provide a reasonable determination of energy use and re…

4404 TESTING CAPABILITY AND METERING EQUIPMENT 4404.1 Each owner shall engage a certified lab to perform the equipment tests required by these regulations; such tests being performed with instruments, portable standards, reference manuals, and other equipment and facilities all o…

4405 PERIODIC TESTS AND CHECKS 4405.1 Each owner shall have a documented testing program, the primary purpose of which is to maintain an acceptable degree of accuracy during the service life of the equipment. All submetering equipment shall be tested in accordance with the provis…

4406 REQUEST TESTS 4406.1 Upon request by a tenant, the owner will test the submetering or energy allocation equipment without charge to the tenant, provided that the owner shall not be required to conduct such test more than once in twenty-four (24) months for the same tenant. 4…

4407 BILLING 4407.1 Bills shall be rendered for the same billing period as that of the utility, generally monthly, unless the rental agreement or lease expressly provides otherwise. Bills shall be calculated and rendered as promptly as possible following receipt by the owner of t…

4408 BILLING RECORDS 4408.1 All records associated with the computation of charges rendered to tenants for electric service or natural gas service shall be retained for a minimum period of three (3) years. 4408.2 The owner shall maintain and make available for inspection by the t…

4409 COMPLAINT AND HEARING PROCEDURES 4409.1 Any dispute relating to the tenant’s bill and to the accuracy of the submeter or energy allocation equipment is between the owner of the building and the tenant, and excludes the public utility. 4409.2 When an owner cannot resolve a bi…

4410 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS 4410.1 Tenants, owners, operators or managers shall retain any private right of action resulting from any breach of the rental agreement or lease terms required by Section 4401 (General Requirements). Source: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 D…

4498 WAIVER 4498.1 The Commission may upon request, or on its own initiative after notice to the parties of its intention do so, waive any provision of this chapter for good cause. SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 9521, 9537 (November 11, 2011); as amended b…

4499 DEFINITIONS 4499.1 When used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: “Behind-the-meter generator” – an on-site generator that is located behind a retail customer’s meter such that no Electric Company-owned transmission or distributi…

4600 APPLICABILITY 4600.1 Application. These rules apply to a Person who engages in the business of an Electricity Supplier in the District of Columbia. 4600.2 Purpose. These rules provide uniform requirements for obtaining any form of an Electricity Supplier License in the Distr…