PSC 112.075   Emergency work.
PSC 112.08   Extensions of electric service under s. 196.495, Stats.
Ch. PSC 112 NoteNote: Chapter PSC 112 as it existed on November 30, 1995 was repealed and a new chapter PSC 112 was created effective December 1, 1995.
PSC 112.01PSC 112.01Application of rules.
PSC 112.01(1)(1)This chapter applies to proposed construction by any electric public utility, as defined in s. 196.01, Stats.
PSC 112.01 NoteNote: Additional requirements relating to certificates for proposed large or bulk electric generating facilities of 12,000 kW or more nominal capacity, or a high-voltage transmission line with associated facilities exceeding one mile in length designed for operation at 100 kV or more, are included in ss. PSC 111.41 to 111.43.
PSC 112.01(2)(2)Section PSC 112.08 applies to electric public utilities as defined in s. 196.01 (5), Stats., and to electric cooperative associations.
PSC 112.01 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, November, 1995, No. 479, eff. 12-1-95; correction in (2) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register April 2007 No. 616.
PSC 112.02PSC 112.02Definitions. In this chapter:
PSC 112.02(1)(1)“Begin construction” means site clearing, excavation, placement of facilities, or any other substantial action adversely affecting the natural environment of the site or physical modification to equipment at the site which would not be required if the proposed project was not approved, but does not include borings necessary to determine foundation conditions or other preconstruction monitoring or surveying to establish background information related to site or environmental suitability.
PSC 112.02(2)(2)“Commission” means the public service commission.
PSC 112.02(3)(3)“Distribution system” means electric lines and associated facilities, designed and operated at less than 40 kV, that deliver power to customers.
PSC 112.02(4)(4)“Gross cost” means the total expenditures required to accomplish the purpose of the project. “Gross cost” does not include any credit for the value of salvaged facilities, but does include:
PSC 112.02(4)(a)(a) The cost of any removals or demolition of existing structures which may be required.
PSC 112.02(4)(b)(b) Peripheral construction such as relaying or switching facilities made necessary at other system substations or terminations remote from the project area itself.
PSC 112.02(4)(c)(c) Related operating and maintenance charges for building remodeling projects and replacements and modifications at generating plants.
PSC 112.02(5)(5)“kV” means kilovolt, or 1,000 volts.
PSC 112.02(6)(6)“kW” means kilowatt, or 1,000 watts.
PSC 112.02(7)(7)“Municipality” means a town, village, city, or county.
PSC 112.02(8)(8)“Transmission line” means an electric line, designed and operated at 40 kV or higher voltage.
PSC 112.02(9)(9)“Transmission system” means electric lines and associated facilities, designed and operated at 40 kV or higher voltage, that transmit power from generating plants to and between distribution systems.
PSC 112.02 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, November, 1995, No. 479, eff. 12-1-95; CR 07-044: am. (1) Register May 2008 No. 629, eff. 6-1-08.
PSC 112.03PSC 112.03New service in a municipality. No electric utility may begin construction, install or place in operation any physical facilities for furnishing retail electric service in a municipality in which the utility has not rendered retail electric service, without the commission’s prior approval under s. PSC 112.07.
PSC 112.03 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, November, 1995, No. 479, eff. 12-1-95.
PSC 112.04PSC 112.04Interconnection projects. No electric utility may begin construction, install or place in operation an initial interconnection with the transmission system of another electric utility, with which it has no existing transmission interconnections, without the commission’s prior approval under s. PSC 112.07. Any subsequent interconnection by mutual agreement with the same electric utility does not require commission approval except as provided in s. PSC 112.05. The electric utility shall, however, report each subsequent interconnection to the commission at least 90 days before it begins construction. The report shall include a description of the project, its location, the estimated gross cost, and a discussion of the need. Electric utilities may, without commission authorization, establish temporary or emergency interconnections between their systems by mutual agreement, but shall promptly report such interconnections to the commission within 10 days of the date established and the date discontinued.
PSC 112.04 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, November, 1995, No. 479, eff. 12-1-95.
PSC 112.05PSC 112.05Construction of electric utility facilities.
PSC 112.05(1)(1)No electric utility may begin construction, install or place in operation any of the following facilities whose estimated gross cost exceeds the applicable amount specified in sub. (3), without prior commission approval under s. PSC 112.07: