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DC Code § 34-1402 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 14 - Electric Light and Power Companies|§ 34-1402. Conduits and overhead wires for electric lighting prohibited in streets; house connections authorized

Until Congress shall provide for a conduit system it shall be unlawful to lay conduits or erect overhead wires for electric lighting purposes in any road, street, avenue, highway, park, or reservation, except as specifically authorized by law; provided, however, that the Mayor of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to issue permits for house connections with conduits and overhead wires existing on June 4, 1897, adjacent to the premises with which such connection is to be made; and also permits for public lighting connections with conduits existing on June 4, 1897, in the portion of the street proposed to be lighted. And nothing herein contained shall be construed to affect in any way any litigation pending on June 4, 1897, involving the validity or invalidity or legality of the construction of any conduits made since June 18, 1896, nor to prevent the United States Electric Lighting Company from extending conduits into Columbia Heights, Washington Heights, and Mount Pleasant within the fire limits as specifically provided in §§ 34-1401 and 34-1901.01.  (Mar. 3, 1897, 29 Stat. 673, ch. 387; June 4, 1897, 30 Stat. 41, ch. 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1202. 1973 Ed., § 43-1102. Cross References Telegraph and telephone companies, wiring limitations, see § 34-1901.01. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 34-1403 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 14 - Electric Light and Power Companies|§ 34-1403. Certain existing conduits and overhead wires legalized

All conduits existing on July 7, 1898, within the fire limits, and all overhead electric light wires existing on July 7, 1898, without the fire limits in the District of Columbia are hereby legalized until otherwise provided by law, and house connections may be made with such overhead electric light wires outside such fire limits.  (July 7, 1898, 30 Stat. 664, ch. 571, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1203. 1973 Ed., § 43-1103.
DC Code § 34-1404 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 14 - Electric Light and Power Companies|§ 34-1404. Electric lighting wires west of Rock Creek

The Mayor of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to issue permits to electric light companies existing on July 8, 1898, in the District of Columbia for the extension of overhead electric wires existing on July 8, 1898, outside the fire limits and west of Rock Creek to be used for lighting purposes only.  (July 8, 1898, 30 Stat. 753, Joint Res. No. 59.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1204. 1973 Ed., § 43-1104. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 34-1405 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 14 - Electric Light and Power Companies|§ 34-1405. Electric lighting wires east of Rock Creek

The Mayor of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized, under conditions and regulations to be prescribed by the Council of the District of Columbia, to permit the erection of poles and the stringing of overhead wires thereon outside of the fire limits and east of Rock Creek for electric lighting purposes only.  (July 1, 1902, 32 Stat. 602, ch. 1352, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1205. 1973 Ed., § 43-1105. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(318) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 34-1406 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 14 - Electric Light and Power Companies|§ 34-1406. Permits for repair, extension, and enlargement of conduits

The Mayor of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to grant permits for the repair, enlargement, and extension, under proper regulations to be prescribed by the Council of the District of Columbia, of electric lighting conduits existing on June 6, 1900, and in every conduit constructed or to be constructed under the provisions of this section, 3 ducts shall be reserved for the use of the United States and the District of Columbia.  (June 6, 1900, 31 Stat. 563, ch. 789, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1206. 1973 Ed., § 43-1106. Cross References Building restrictions and regulations, flood hazards, subdivisions and developments, mayor to review proposals, see § 6-502. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(319) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 34-1408 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 14 - Electric Light and Power Companies|§ 34-1408. Use of conduits of Washington Railway and Electric Company by Potomac Electric Power Company

The Mayor of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized, in his discretion, to permit the Potomac Electric Power Company to make connections between its conduits and the conduits of the Washington Railway and Electric Company and all other companies controlled by the Washington Railway and Electric Company for the purpose of furnishing electric current through the said conduits for public and private uses, the use of said railway companies’ conduits to be upon such terms as may be agreed upon between the said companies.  (Apr. 27, 1904, 33 Stat. 376, ch. 1628, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1208. 1973 Ed., § 43-1108. Cross References Public utility, service, valuation and accounts, multiple company use of equipment, see § 34-1102. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 34-1433 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 14A - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards|§ 34-1433. Renewable energy credits

(a) Energy from a tier one renewable source: (1) Shall be eligible for inclusion in meeting the standard regardless of when the generating system or facility was placed in service; and (2) May be applied to the percentage requirements of the standard for either tier one renewable sources or tier two renewable sources. (b) Energy from a tier two renewable source shall be eligible for inclusion in meeting the renewable energy portfolio standard through 2017 if it is generated at a system or facility that existed and was operational as of January 1, 2004. (c) On or after January 1, 2006, an electricity supplier may: (1) Receive renewable energy credits; and (2) Accumulate renewable energy credits under this chapter. (d) On or before December 31, 2006, an electricity supplier shall receive 120% credit toward meeting the renewable energy portfolio standard for energy derived from wind or solar sources. (e) After December 31, 2006, and on or before December 31, 2009, an electricity supplier shall receive 110% credit toward meeting the renewable energy portfolio standard for energy derived from wind or solar sources. (f) On or before December 31, 2009, an electricity supplier shall receive 110% credit toward meeting the renewable energy portfolio standard for energy derived from methane under § 34-1431(14)(D). (g)(1) An electricity supplier may not use the incineration of solid waste to meet more than 20% of the standard for tier two renewable sources for a given year. (2) After December 31, 2012, the incineration of solid waste shall not be eligible to generate renewable energy credits. (h)(1) An electricity supplier shall receive credit toward meeting the standard for electricity derived from the biomass fraction of biomass cofired with other fuels. (2) Credits that a renewable on-site generator surrenders to its electricity supplier to meet the standard and that the electricity supplier relies on in submitting its compliance report shall not be resold or retransferred by the renewable on-site generator. (3) The renewable on-site generator may retain or transfer any credits in excess of the amount needed to satisfy the standard for the renewable on-site generator’s load. (4) A renewable on-site generator that satisfies the standard applicable to the renewable on-site generator’s load under this subsection shall not be required to contribute to a compliance fee recovered under § 34-1435. (5) The Commission shall adopt regulations or orders governing the application and transfer of credits under this subsection. (i) A tier one renewable source or tier two renewable source that creates a renewable energy credit shall comply with all applicable environmental and administrative requirements, including air quality, water quality, solid waste, and right-to-know provisions, permit conditions, and administrative orders.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-340, § 5, 52 DCR 2285.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 34-1431 and § 34-1438.
DC Code § 34-1435 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 14A - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards|§ 34-1435. Recovery of fees and costs

(a) The Commission shall allow the local distribution company to recover actual dollar-for-dollar prudently costs incurred, including a compliance fee under § 34-1434, in complying with a mandated renewable energy portfolio standard. The electricity distribution company may also pass through its prudently incurred additional costs, if any, associated with complying with the standard, through the end of the year of standard offer service in which the requirement took effect. (b) An electricity supplier may recover a compliance fee if: (1) The payment of a compliance fee is the least-cost measure to ratepayers as compared to the purchase of tier one renewable sources, tier two renewable sources, or solar energy to comply with a renewable energy portfolio standard; or (2) There are insufficient tier one renewable sources, tier two renewable sources, or solar energy available for the electricity supplier to comply with a renewable energy portfolio standard. (c) Any cost recovery under this section: (1) May be in the form of a nonbypassable surcharge to current applicable customers; and (2) Shall be disclosed on applicable customer bills.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-340, § 7, 52 DCR 2285.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 34-1433 and § 34-1436.
DC Code § 34-1437 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 14A - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards|§ 34-1437. Renewable electricity tracking system

(a) The Commission shall select a market-based renewable electricity tracking system to facilitate the creation and transfer of renewable energy credits. (b) The Commission may designate the DOEE to administer the electricity tracking system. The Commission or the DOEE may contract with a for-profit or a nonprofit entity to assist in the administration of the electricity tracking system required under this section. (c) To the extent practicable, the tracking system shall be the generation attributes tracking system developed by PJM Interconnection.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-340, § 9, 52 DCR 2285; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6043(d), 63 DCR 10775.)  Editor's Notes  For a requirement that DOEE make publicly available a study that evaluates and makes recommendations regarding the District withdrawing from the PJM capacity market, see § 6102 of D.C. Law 23-149.
DC Code § 34-1438 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 14A - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards|§ 34-1438. Application of renewable energy credits

(a) An electricity supplier may use accumulated renewable energy credits to meet the renewable energy portfolio standard by submitting them to the Commission as evidence of compliance. (b) A renewable energy credit may be sold or otherwise transferred. (c) Except as authorized under section (d) of this section, a renewable energy credit shall exist for 3 years from the date created; provided, that a renewable energy credit from a solar energy system meeting the requirements of § 34-1432(e)(1) shall exist for 5 years from the date created. (d) A renewable energy credit may be diminished or extinguished before the expiration of 3 or 5 years pursuant to subsection (c) by: (1) The electricity supplier that received the credit; (2) A nonaffiliated entity of the electricity supplier: (A) That purchased the credit from the electricity supplier receiving the credit; (B) To whom the electricity supplier otherwise transferred the credit; or (3) Demonstrated compliance by the generating facility with the requirements of § 34-1433(i).  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-340, § 10, 52 DCR 2285; Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-257, § 101(e), 66 DCR 1344.)
DC Code § 34-1440 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 14A - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards|§ 34-1440. Applicability

(a) The definitions added to § 34-1431 by D.C. Law 20-245 (“amendment act”) shall apply to District of Columbia Standard Offer Service wholesale supply contracts effective on or after June 1, 2015. (b) The definitions added by the amendment act shall apply after December 31, 2017, to renewable energy credits included in PJM’s Generator Attributes Tracking System that were or are generated by a facility that is certified by the commission as a Tier 1 energy source before April 30, 2015, and purchased by an electricity supplier pursuant to a contract executed before April 30, 2015.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-340, § 11a; as added Apr. 30, 2015, D.C. Law 20-245, § 2(b), 62 DCR 1492.)
DC Code § 34-1501.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 15 - Retail Electric Competition and Consumer Protection|§ 34-1501.01. Policy findings

The Council of the District of Columbia adopts the following policy findings in support of community renewable energy: (1) Local communities benefit from the deployment of tier one renewable energy in the District, and the Council hereby encourages the Department to establish programs that support development of such projects; (2) It is in the public interest that the Department encourages broad participation in District-based tier one renewable electric generation by District residents, not-for-profit entities, and for-profit entities through outreach efforts and programs in all 8 wards; (3) It is in the public interest that the Department enables the development and deployment of community renewable energy facilities for the following purposes: (A) To allow renters and low- to moderate-income retail electric customers to own interests in tier one renewable energy generating facilities; (B) To allow interests in tier one renewable energy generation facilities to be portable and transferrable; (C) To facilitate market entry for all potential subscribers, while prioritizing those persons most sensitive to market barriers; and (D) To encourage developers to promote participation by renters and low- to moderate-income retail electric customers; and (4) It is in the public interest for developers to encourage participation by renters and low- to moderate-income retail electric customers.  (May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 101a; as added Dec. 13, 2013, D.C. Law 20-47, § 2(b), 60 DCR 15138.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 34-1434. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-47 added this section.
DC Code § 34-1502 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 15 - Retail Electric Competition and Consumer Protection|§ 34-1502. Implementation of customer choice

(a) On and after the initial implementation date, the supply and sale of electricity shall not be regulated except as expressly set forth in this chapter. (b)(1) Unless accelerated or delayed pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, customer choice shall begin on the initial implementation date. Customer choice must be available for all consumers, regardless of customer class, no later than 2 years after the initial implementation date. (2) Prior to the initial implementation date, the Commission shall determine a schedule for the phase-in of customer choice. The Commission may, in its discretion, forego a phase-in and make customer choice available for all consumers on the initial implementation date. (c) The Commission may delay the initial implementation date based on considerations of reliability, safety, or market power, but under no circumstances shall the initial implementation date be delayed beyond January 1, 2003. (d)(1) Prior to the initial implementation date, the Commission may establish a pilot program. (2)(A) A minimum of 10% of each customer class shall be eligible to participate in any pilot program established by the Commission. (B) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any pilot program established by the Commission may include all commercial customers. (C) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any pilot program established by the Commission may include competitive billing. (e) The District of Columbia and its agencies and instrumentalities shall have the right to petition the Commission prior to the initial implementation date for permission to enter into an electricity supply contract with any electricity supplier. Purchases of electric power under the supply contract may commence at any time, and under terms and conditions, as may be designated by the Commission. (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, customer choice, including any pilot program under subsection (d) of this section and any supply contract under subsection (e) of this section, may not commence until legislation is enacted to conform District of Columbia taxes to the restructuring of the electric industry.  (May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 102, 47 DCR 1091.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 34-1501, § 34-1504, and § 34-1509.
DC Code § 34-1503 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 15 - Retail Electric Competition and Consumer Protection|§ 34-1503. Competitive billing

(a) Competitive billing shall begin on the initial implementation date and shall be implemented according to a schedule to be determined by the Commission. The Commission shall have the discretion to implement competitive billing for all customers on a single date. (b) This section shall not preclude the Commission from including competitive billing as a part of any pilot program established by the Commission.  (May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 103, 47 DCR 1091.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 34-1504.