Topic:"Rates And Money" in M12900

3 1 Request IR-5: 2 operated, and maintained in accordance with applicable safety standards and are 3 considered safe means of providing electrical service. 4 5 The proposed underground configuration provides several safety benefits relati...

AI summary The text discusses the safety and operational benefits of an underground electrical configuration over an overhead alternative, including reduced risks and maintenance costs. It also addresses the ratepayer impact of the proposed underground project, noting that individual project impacts are not calculated but addressed through General Rate Applications (GRA).

Replacement of Existing Systems - The Company will be responsible for costs associated with the best (generally lowest cost) supply option should an 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 underground system (or any part thereof) have to be replaced. Where this opt...

AI summary The Company is responsible for replacing existing underground systems with the lowest cost option. If overhead supply is the best option and the customer prefers underground service, they must cover the cost difference. The developer/customer is responsible for future costs related to the duct system.

Request IR-7: Please explain the expected ratepayer impact of the proposed underground project.

AI summary The document requests an explanation of the expected ratepayer impact of the proposed underground project, focusing on how it may affect customers' utility rates.