§ 70-582. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subdivision, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Connected load means the total rated capacity in horsepower (hp), kilowatts (kw) and kilovolt-amperes (kva) of all electric equipment, appliances, apparatus and other current-consuming devices which are connected in and to the customer's installation and which may utilize service.

Customer means any person or entity that receives and utilizes the city's electric service, and is further defined as that person who has applied for and requested that services be made available at the specific location and has agreed to pay for all usage of such services occurring at the location.

Customer's installation means wires, enclosures, switches, appliances and other apparatus, including the service entrance, forming the customer's facilities utilizing service for any purpose on the customer's side of the point of delivery.

Maximum demand means the highest 15-minute demand for electrical power, measured in kilowatts or kilovolt-amperes, as registered with an integrated measuring device.

Net revenue means the non-fuel portion of revenue for the applicable utility rate that applies to the customer.

Point of delivery means the point of attachment where the utility's service drop is connected to the customer's service entrance.

Rate schedules means the applicable schedules of rates and charges for service rendered which may be revised from time to time as approved by the city council by separate resolution.

Service means the supply of electricity, by the city, to the customer, including the readiness and availability of electrical energy at the customer's point of delivery at the required voltage and frequency, whether or not utilized by the customer.

Service drop means the portion of the city's facilities, between the pole or underground cable and the point of attachment at the service entrance, which brings the service from the city's supply lines to the customer.

Service entrance means wires and enclosures owned by the customer and connecting the customer's installation to the service drop.

Temporary service means the supply of electricity by the utility to the customer for construction purposes; or for fairs, displays, exhibits and similar services; and for the other services which will be in use for less than one year.

Utility means the city's electric utility department.

(Code 1961, § 21-44(A)(12)a.1; Ord. No. 1625, § 1, 1-3-84; Code 1985, § 24-122.2; Ord. No. 2784, § 5, 9-16-97; Ord. No. 5702, § 3, 8-21-07; Ord. No. 5753, § 1, 12-18-07)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.