Illinois § 16-124
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16-124, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-124.
Metering for residential and small commercial retail customers. An electric utility shall not require a residential or small commercial retail customer to take additional metering or metering capability as a condition of taking delivery services unless the Commission finds, after notice and hearing, that additional metering or metering capability is required to meet reliability requirements. Alternative retail electric suppliers serving such customers may provide such additional metering or metering capability at their own expense or take such additional metering or metering capability from the utility as a tariffed service. Any additional metering requirements shall be imposed in a nondiscriminatory manner. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the normal maintenance, replacement or upgrade of meters as required to comply with Commission rules. (Source: P.A. 90-561, eff. 12-16-97.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 16-124
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16-124 cover?
Section 16-124 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. 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 Illinois § 16-124?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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