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GA Code § 45-24-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 45 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 24 - Governmental Reorganization and Termination From Employment Reform|§ 45-24-9. Notice of Involuntary Separation; Taxpayers' Pension Advocate; Providing Briefs; Attendance at Commission Meetings

  When the commission is notified of a contemplated involuntary separation as provided in Code Section 45-24-5, the commission shall immediately notify the Attorney General and shall provide the Attorney General with all information and documentation concerning the matter as the commission has been provided or is subsequently provided.   Immediately upon being notified of a contemplated involuntary separation as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, the Attorney General shall appoint an attorney on his or her staff to act as the taxpayers' pension advocate in the matter. Such attorney shall not be the attorney assigned to advise the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. It shall be the duty of the taxpayers' pension advocate to review all aspects of the termination of the employee and the application for involuntary separation retirement benefits and to raise all possible objections, both factual and legal, to the employee's being granted such benefits. All state agencies shall cooperate with the taxpayers' pension advocate and shall provide him or her with nonprivileged information upon request.   As soon as practicable but not later than the date scheduled for the meeting of the commission provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 45-24-6, the taxpayers' pension advocate shall prepare a brief of fact and law and shall raise all objections to the involuntary separation of the employee or to the granting of involuntary separation retirement benefits to the employee. The taxpayers' pension advocate shall provide a copy of such brief to each member of the commission and to each member of the Senate Retirement Committee and the House Committee on Retirement.   The taxpayers' pension advocate shall attend each meeting of the commission held pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 45-24-6 and shall make oral arguments before the commission supporting the brief prepared pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section.     (Code 1981, §45-24-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1363, § 1.)
GA Code § 46-1-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 46-1-3. Applicability of Powers Granted by Title to Other Companies or Entities Regulated by Commission

 Notwithstanding the placement of any provision of law within this title, the powers granted by provisions of one Code section shall be applicable to any other company or entity regulated by the commission, where applicable.
GA Code § 46-1-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 46-1-4. Applicability of Title to Carriers Engaged in Interstate Commerce

 Unless otherwise provided by Georgia law and not preempted by federal law or unless provided or allowed by federal law, the provisions of this title relating to carriers engaged in the transportation of passengers or goods within this state shall not apply to carriers engaged in interstate commerce.
GA Code § 46-1-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 46-1-5. Duties of Department of Human Services With Regard to Assistance to Low or Fixed Income Consumers of Gas and Electric Service

 By March 2, 1982, the Department of Human Resources (now known as the Department of Human Services) shall develop a program to identify those low or fixed income consumers of gas and electric utility service who, in the department's opinion, should benefit from public assistance in paying their bills for gas and electric service. The department shall also establish an efficient and economical method for distributing to such consumers all public assistance funds which will be made available, whether by appropriations of state or federal funds, grants, or otherwise. All gas and electric utilities shall cooperate fully with the department in developing and implementing its program. Nothing in this Code section shall limit the commission's authority to order regulatory alternatives which assist low or fixed income ratepayers.   (Ga. L. 1981, p. 121, § 8; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-20/HB 228.)    The 2009 amendment,  effective July 1, 2009, inserted "(now known as the Department of Human Services)" in the first sentence of this Code section.   Cross references.   - Public assistance generally, Ch. 4, T. 49.
GA Code § 46-1-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 46-1-6. Governmental Entities Prohibited From Restricting Utility Service Connection or Sale of Fuels Based on Type; Ability to Choose Utility Service

  As used in this Code section, the term:   "Governmental entity" means any:   Municipality, public corporation, political subdivision, instrumentality, body politic, authority, district, consolidated government, county, or any board, commission, agency, department, or board of any such entity;   State board, commission, agency, department, or board; or   Other form of government.     "Policy" means an ordinance, resolution, regulation, code, or any other requirement imposed by a governmental entity.     No governmental entity of this state shall adopt any policy that prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, based on the type or source of energy or fuel to be delivered:   The connection or reconnection of a customer to an electric utility, gas company, or natural, manufactured, or liquefied petroleum gas service;   Sales of liquefied petroleum gas, including, but not limited to, directly to a consumer by a retail establishment; or   Sales of other liquefied petroleum products.     Nothing in this Code section shall limit the ability of a governmental entity to choose utility services for properties owned by such governmental entity.     (Code 1981, §46-1-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 583, § 1/HB 150.)
GA Code § 46-2A-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 2A - Electric Utilities Generally|§ 46-2A-1. Annual Audit of Affairs of Electric Utilities

  Each electric utility shall provide for the appointment by its board of directors of an audit committee consisting solely of directors who are not officers or employees of the electric utility. Such audit committee shall make an annual examination into the affairs of the electric utility and report the result of such audit in writing to the board of directors at its next regular meeting.   The report provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall state whether the electric utility is in a sound condition and whether adequate internal audit controls and procedures are being maintained and shall recommend to the board of directors such changes in the manner of conducting the affairs of the electric utility as shall be deemed advisable. The board of directors shall report in writing to the commission that such audit has been made and reviewed by the board of directors.    (Code 1933, § 93-1001, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 121, § 7.)
GA Code § 46-2A-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 2A - Electric Utilities Generally|§ 46-2A-2. Management Audit of Electric Utilities

  Not more frequently than every five years, the commission shall cause to be performed a management audit of each electric utility to determine whether it is being managed in an efficient and effective manner.   The management audit provided for in this Code section shall be performed by a qualified and reputable management auditor of national reputation, to be selected by the commission from a list of not less than three such auditors, which list shall be made up by mutual agreement of the commission and the electric utility. The management auditor shall report the results of the audit to the commission.   In the event that the commission and the electric utility are unable to agree on a list of management auditors, either party may petition the Superior Court of Fulton County to select, within 30 days of filing, such a list after a hearing on the petition.   The audited electric utility shall pay for the management audit. The cost of the management audit shall be recognized by the commission as an operating expense of the utility; and the utility's rates shall be fixed by the commission to recover this retail expense amortized over such period as the commission may direct.    (Code 1933, § 93-1002, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 121, § 7.)
GA Code § 46-3A-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 3A - Integrated Resource Planning|§ 46-3A-2. Filing and Approval of an Integrated Resource Plan

  On or before January 31, 1992, and at least every three years thereafter as may be determined by the commission, each utility shall file with the commission an integrated resource plan as described in this chapter.   Not more than 60 days after a utility has filed its plan, the commission shall convene a public hearing on the adequacy of the plan.At the hearing any interested person may make comments to the commission regarding the contents and adequacy of the plan.After the hearing, the commission shall determine whether:   The utility's forecast requirements are based on substantially accurate data and an adequate method of forecasting;   The plan identifies and takes into account any present and projected reductions in the demand for energy which may result from measures to improve energy efficiency in the industrial, commercial, residential, and energy-producing sectors of the state; and   The plan adequately demonstrates the economic, environmental, and other benefits to the state and to customers of the utility, associated with the following possible measures and sources of supply:   Improvements in energy efficiency;   Pooling of power;   Purchases of power from neighboring states;   Facilities which operate on alternative sources of energy;   Facilities that operate on the principle of cogeneration or hydro-generation; and   Other generation facilities and demand-side options.       Within 120 days after the filing of each integrated resource plan, the commission shall approve and adopt an integrated resource plan.     (Code 1981, §46-3A-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1696, § 1.)
GA Code § 46-3A-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 3A - Integrated Resource Planning|§ 46-3A-3. Actions Prohibited Without a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity

  After January 31, 1992, no utility shall commence the construction of an electric plant, sell an existing plant or any portion thereof which is included in the retail rate base or which has been certified, enter into a long-term purchase of electric power, or make expenditures for a demand-side capacity option for serving the utility's Georgia retail customers without having first obtained from the commission a certificate that public convenience and necessity requires, or will require, such construction, sale, purchase, or expenditure.   No utility shall increase or decrease the capacity of:   A generating unit of an electric power plant;   A long-term power purchase; or   A demand-side capacity option  by more than 15 percent of its demonstrated capacity in megawatts for serving the utility's Georgia retail customers without first obtaining a certificate or an amendment to a certificate, as appropriate, that public convenience or necessity requires or will require such increase or decrease; provided, however, no certificate shall be required if the increase or decrease is caused by a rule, regulation, or law mandated by any duly constituted local, state, or federal governmental body or agency or is caused by power pooling, forced or maintenance outages, or short-term sales for a period of less than one year.        (Code 1981, §46-3A-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1696, § 1.)
GA Code § 46-3A-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 3A - Integrated Resource Planning|§ 46-3A-4. Issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity; Application to Include Plan and Cost-Benefit Analysis

  The commission shall issue a certificate upon a finding that there is or will be a need for the proposed capacity resource at the time that the proposed resource is proposed to be utilized to assure an economical and reliable supply of electric power and energy for the Georgia retail customers of a utility, that the certificate is required by the public convenience and necessity, and that the certificate complies with the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the commission.   The utility's application for a certificate shall be accompanied by its current integrated resource plan, whether or not previously filed.   The utility's application for a certificate shall contain a cost-benefit analysis covering the estimated useful life of all capacity resource options considered in developing its current integrated resource plan. The estimated cost of the capacity resource proposed to be certificated shall be presented in such reasonable detail as the commission may require.     (Code 1981, §46-3A-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1696, § 1.)
GA Code § 46-3A-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 3A - Integrated Resource Planning|§ 46-3A-5. Application for Certificate; Hearing; Decision; Contents of Certificate; Fee

  A utility seeking a certificate or an amendment to a certificate shall make an application to the commission which contains the information required by this chapter.   No sooner than 30 days after an application is made for a certificate or an amendment, the commission shall conduct a public hearing on the application.Within 300 days after filing of the first such application and within 180 days after filing of each application thereafter, the commission shall issue an order adopting a forecast of future Georgia retail electricity requirements of the utility and describing in what manner the prospective certificate relates to the integrated resource plan and either granting the requested certificate or denying the requested certificate and authorizing a specific alternative means of supplying the requirements found by the commission to exist. Each certificate shall describe the capacity resource, its approximate construction or implementation schedule, and its approved cost. If the commission fails to so act within 300 days after the first such application has been made and within 180 days after each subsequent application has been made, the forecast application and certificate shall be deemed granted by operation of law.   Within 60 days after the filing of an integrated resource plan or an application has been made with the commission for a certificate or amendment, the commission shall establish a fee therefor and notify the applicant thereof.The fee amount so established shall be in an amount reasonably necessary to defray the expense of the commission in reviewing the plan or determining whether to grant the application, including but not limited to the expense of conducting any certification proceedings required for such application.The fee so established shall not be recoverable from ratepayers of the applicant if the application or certification is denied nor shall the fee for review of the plan or any subsequent amendment thereto be recoverable from ratepayers. Such fee must be remitted to the commission before the commission may take any further action upon the application. For purposes of any time periods established in subsection (b) of this Code section and subsection (c) of Code Section 46-3A-2, an application shall be deemed to have been filed only when the fee established therefor has been remitted to the commission. In the event a joint application is filed by more than one utility, a single such fee only shall be required.The funds assessed and collected pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in the state's general fund.     (Code 1981, §46-3A-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1696, § 1.)
GA Code § 46-3A-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 3A - Integrated Resource Planning|§ 46-3A-6. Reexamination of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity; Modification or Revocation

 Upon application of a utility or upon its own motion, the commission may reexamine any certificate granted under this chapter to determine whether new forecasts of future requirements require the modification of the construction, purchase, sale, or expenditure for a certificated capacity resource.If upon such reexamination the commission finds that the certificated capacity resource is no longer needed or that any additional certificated capacity resource is needed to assure a reliable supply of electric power and energy for the utility's Georgia retail customers, the commission may modify or revoke the certificate.If the utility cancels, abandons, or increases some or all of the capacity resource as a result of such modification or revocation of the certificate, it may recover through any rate-making vehicle over a reasonable period of time, absent fraud, concealment, failure to disclose a material fact, imprudence, or criminal misconduct, the amount of its investment in such capacity resource, along with the cost of carrying the unamortized portion of that investment, net of actual salvage value, to the extent such investment is verified as made pursuant to the certificate.The commission shall disallow such investment and costs resulting from fraud, concealment, failure to disclose a material fact, imprudence, or criminal misconduct.    (Code 1981, §46-3A-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1696, § 1.)
GA Code § 46-3A-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 3A - Integrated Resource Planning|§ 46-3A-7. Construction Costs as Part of Rate Base; Review of Construction Work in Progress; Verification of Expenditures; Recovery of Costs of Canceled Construction

  So long as the commission has not modified or revoked the certificate for an electric plant under Code Section 46-3A-6 and to the extent the utility seeks to add to its rate base upon completion of the plant construction costs that do not exceed 100 percent of those approved by the commission under Code Section 46-3A-5, Code Section 46-3A-6, or subsection (b) of this Code section, that construction cost amount may be excluded from the rate base only on the basis of fraud, concealment, failure to disclose a material fact, imprudence, or criminal misconduct. Inclusion of costs in excess of 100 percent of those approved by the commission shall not be permitted unless shown by the utility to have been reasonable and prudent.   In addition to the review of the continuing need for an electric plant under construction prescribed in Code Section 46-3A-6, the commission, upon its own motion, may conduct or the utility may request that the commission conduct an ongoing review of such construction as it proceeds.Every one to three years, or at such lesser intervals upon the direction of the commission or request of the utility, the applicant shall file a progress report and any proposed revisions in the cost estimates, construction schedule, or project configuration. Within 180 days of such filing, the commission shall verify and approve or disapprove expenditures made pursuant to the certificate and shall approve, disapprove, or modify any proposed revisions.If the commission fails to so act within 180 days after such filing, the previous expenditures and any proposed revisions shall be deemed approved by operation of law.   If the commission verifies expenditures as made pursuant to a certificated capacity resource, that verification forecloses subsequent exclusion of those costs from the utility's rate base, absent fraud, concealment, failure to disclose a material fact, imprudence, or criminal misconduct.   If the commission disapproves of all or part of the proposed revisions and the utility cancels construction of some or all of the facility as a result of the disapproval, the utility may recover through any rate-making vehicle over a reasonable period of time, absent fraud, concealment, failure to disclose a material fact,imprudence, or criminal misconduct, the amount of its actual investment, net of actual salvage value, in the partially completed portion of the facility along with the cost of carrying the unamortized balance of that investment to the extent such investment is verified as made pursuant to the certificate.     (Code 1981, §46-3A-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1696, § 1.)
GA Code § 46-3A-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 3A - Integrated Resource Planning|§ 46-3A-8. Recovery of Actual Cost of Certificated Long-Term Power Purchase

 The approved or actual cost, whichever is less, of purchase of any certificated long-term power purchase shall be recovered in rates by the utility, along with an additional sum as determined by the commission to encourage such purchases.The commission shall consider lost revenues, if any, changed risks, and an equitable sharing of benefits between the utility and its retail customers.    (Code 1981, §46-3A-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1696, § 1.)
GA Code § 46-3A-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 3A - Integrated Resource Planning|§ 46-3A-9. Recovery of Actual Cost of Certificated Demand-Side Capacity Option

 The approved or actual cost, whichever is less, of any certificated demand-side capacity option shall be recovered by the utility in rates, along with an additional sum as determined by the commission to encourage the development of such resources.The commission shall consider lost revenues, if any, changed risks, and an equitable sharing of benefits between the utility and its retail customers.    (Code 1981, §46-3A-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1696, § 1.)
GA Code § 46-3A-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 3A - Integrated Resource Planning|§ 46-3A-10. Effect on Rates of Changed Revenues and Risks; Basis and Effect of Commission Decision

 In setting rates for any certificated capacity resource, the commission shall consider changed revenues and changed risks, if any.The commission's decision in any certification, recertification, modification, or construction review proceeding shall be based on evidence of record. Compliance with the provisions of the certificate as approved or modified by the commission shall result in a presumption of prudence. The commission's findings, although subject to judicial review, shall not be subject to relitigation in any other proceeding; provided, however, the issuance of a certificate under this Code section shall not preempt any duly constituted local, state, or federal governmental body or agency from its regulation of environmental or safety matters incidental to construction of electric generating plants.    (Code 1981, §46-3A-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1696, § 1.)
GA Code § 46-3A-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 3A - Integrated Resource Planning|§ 46-3A-11. Inapplicability of Chapter to Providers Whose Rates Not Fixed by Commission

 This chapter shall not apply to any provider of wholesale or retail electric service whose rates are not fixed by the commission.    (Code 1981, §46-3A-11, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1696, § 1.)
GA Code § 46-4A-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation|Chapter 4A - Provision of Energy Conservation Assistance to Residential Customers by Electric and Gas Utilities|§ 46-4A-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Residential Conservation Service Act of 1981."   (Ga. L. 1981, p. 1258, § 1.)