Minnesota Administrative Rules

7835.4011 STANDARD RATES FOR PURCHASES BY PUBLIC UTILITIES FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES.

Subpart 1.

Standard rates.

For qualifying facilities with less than 1,000 kilowatt capacity, standard rates apply. The utility must make available the types of standard rates described in parts 7835.4012 to 7835.4015. Qualifying facilities remain responsible for any monthly service charges and demand charges specified in the tariff under which they consume electricity from the utility.

Subp. 2.

Negotiated rates.

A qualifying facility with 1,000 kilowatt capacity or more has the option to negotiate a contract with a utility or, if it commits to provide firm power, be compensated under standard rates.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 216A.05; 216B.08; 216B.164

History:

40 SR 348

Published Electronically:

October 12, 2015