Nevada Revised Statutes Section 704.225 - Energy - Public Utilities

Regulations requiring lower rates for electricity for irrigation pumps: Interruptible service. The Commission shall by regulation require each public utility which furnishes electricity to provide lower rates for electricity for irrigation pumps under a schedule which:

1. Will be applied:

(a) From March 1 to October 31, inclusive; and

(b) If the customer concedes to the utility a right to interrupt services to the customer’s irrigation pumps under conditions established by the utility and approved by the Commission.

2. Provides for a rate for interruptible service per kilowatt-hour of electricity used. The rate must not exceed the lowest charge per kilowatt-hour offered by the public utility under any of its rate schedules applicable to its residential, commercial or industrial customers in Nevada. No charges may be included for minimum billings or costs relating to stand-by, customers or demand.

Last modified: February 26, 2006