Alaska § 42.45.130 - Cost minimization.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 42.45.130 — Cost minimization., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42.45.130. Cost minimization.
(a) In order to qualify for power cost equalization, each electric utility shall make every reasonable effort to minimize administrative, operating, and overhead costs, including using the best available technology consistent with sound utility management practices. In reviewing applications for power cost equalization, the commission may require the elimination of unnecessary operating expenses. Each eligible electric utility shall cooperate with appropriate state agencies to implement cost-effective energy conservation measures and to plan for and implement feasible alternatives to diesel generation.
(b) In this section, “energy conservation measures” include weatherization and other insulating methods, utilization of waste heat, appropriate sizing of new generating equipment, and other programs of the state or federal government intended and available for energy conservation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 42.45.130
What does Alaska Statutes § 42.45.130 cover?
Section 42.45.130 ("Cost minimization.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 42.45.130?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 42.45.130 apply to my situation?
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