PSC 134.0615(13)(c)(c) When a deposit is refunded to the customer, the utility may first deduct any arrearage owed by the customer, whether the arrearage arose prior to or after the date of the deposit.
PSC 134.0615(14)(14)Applicability. The provisions of subs. (3) and (4) are not applicable to deposits or guarantees made in connection with the financing of extensions or other equipment.
PSC 134.0615 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, October, 1989, No. 406, eff. 11-1-89.
PSC 134.062PSC 134.062Disconnections, residential.
PSC 134.062(1)(1)Residential utility service may be disconnected or refused for any of the following reasons:
PSC 134.062(1)(a)(a) Failure to pay a delinquent account or failure to comply with the terms of a deferred payment agreement, as provided in s. PSC 134.063.
PSC 134.062(1)(b)(b) Violation of the utility’s rules pertaining to the use of service in a manner which interferes with the service of others or to the operation of nonstandard equipment, if the customer has first been notified and provided with reasonable opportunity to remedy the situation.
PSC 134.062(1)(c)(c) Failure to comply with deposit or guarantee arrangements, as specified in s. PSC 134.061.
PSC 134.062(1)(d)(d) Refusal or failure to permit authorized utility personnel to read the meter at least once every 6 months in order to determine actual usage. The 6-month period begins with the date of the last meter reading.
PSC 134.062(1)(e)(e) Failure to comply with Wisconsin statute, commission rule or commission order pertaining to conservation or availability of service.
PSC 134.062(1)(f)(f) Failure to pay costs or fees incurred by and awarded to the utility by a court of law, for pursuit of collection of bills, or failure to pay extraordinary collection charges as allowed and specified in the utility’s tariffs filed with the public service commission.
PSC 134.062(1)(g)(g) Failure to comply with applicable requirements of this section, or of the utility’s rules.
PSC 134.062(1)(h)(h) Delinquency in payment for service received by a previous customer or occupant at the premises to be served, if an account is transferred to a new account holder or customer and the previous account holder or customer continues to be an occupant of the dwelling unit to be served.
PSC 134.062(1)(i)(i) Connecting or causing to be connected a device or use of gas considered to be a nonessential use of natural gas which is prohibited under s. PSC 136.05.
PSC 134.062(1)(j)(j) Connecting or having connected a natural gas outdoor lighting fixture as specified in s. PSC 136.02.
PSC 134.062(1)(k)(k) Failure of an applicant for utility service to provide information or documentation required by s. PSC 134.051.
PSC 134.062(3)(3)A public utility may disconnect residential utility service, without notice, where a dangerous condition exists for as long as the condition exists.
PSC 134.062(4)(4)A public utility may disconnect residential utility service, without notice, where it has reasonable evidence that utility service is being obtained by potentially unsafe devices or potentially unsafe methods that stop or interfere with the proper metering of the utility service.
PSC 134.062(5)(5)
PSC 134.062(5)(a)(a) Account arrears incurred by an owner or property manager for rental residential dwelling units or responsibility for non-compliance with energy conservation requirements as set out in ch. PSC 136 may be transferred, without regard to class of service, to the home or office account of the owner or property manager.
PSC 134.062(5)(b)(b) The utility shall send written notice of the planned transfer of the account arrears or responsibility for non-compliance with energy conservation requirements to the owner or property manager prior to making the transfer.
PSC 134.062(5)(c)(c) If the account arrears remain unpaid or the structure in question continues to be in non-compliance with the energy conservation requirements, the utility may disconnect the owner’s or property manager’s residence or office service, provided that the utility complies with the disconnection provisions of s. PSC 134.0624.
PSC 134.062(5)(d)(d) An owner or property manager whose account is subject to disconnection action may avoid disconnection of service by making payment, by making an agreement with the utility for an extension of time for a specific period, by entering into a deferred payment agreement under s. PSC 134.063 or by installing the required energy conservation measures in the property in question. Any disconnection shall be in compliance with s. PSC 134.0624.
PSC 134.062(6)(6)Residential utility service may not be disconnected or refused for any of the following reasons:
PSC 134.062(6)(a)(a) Delinquency in payment for service by a previous occupant of the premises to be served.
PSC 134.062(6)(b)(b) Failure to pay for merchandise or charges for non-utility service billed by the utility, except where authorized by law.
PSC 134.062(6)(c)(c) Failure to pay for a different type or class of utility service, except as provided in sub. (5).
PSC 134.062(6)(d)(d) Failure to pay the account of another customer as guarantor thereof.
PSC 134.062(6)(e)(e) Failure to pay charges arising from any underbilling occurring more than one year prior to the current billing and due to any misapplication of rates or faulty metering.