In 1987, Wisconsin natural gas users had little experience directly purchasing natural gas supplies from producers and transporting the gas to Wisconsin. Their functioning is frequently a matter of life and death. Therefore, we should, for the time being, be conservative and indicate that such services should have either dual fuel capability or a reserve standby supply contract with the LDC. . . . Many of the respondents recommended that the essential use designation be dropped for schools. Staff reviewed LDC tariffs for the purpose of identifying the customers that the LDCs still designate as essential use facilities.
Some tariffs are more inclusive than others.
Issues Relating to Current Essential Use Facilities Designation. The above list of essential use facilities includes a very diverse group of customers. Conditions Relating to the Current Essential Use Facilities Designation. Current requirements make any specific promises of diligence on the customer's behalf unnecessary. If current requirements are modified or eliminated, then other assurances or requirements may be appropriate.