Definition of Utility

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Utility

The term 'Utility' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A regulated entity which exhibits the characteristics of a natural monopoly. For the purposes of electric industry restructuring, 'utility' refers to the regulated, vertically integrated electric company. 'Transmission utility' refers to the regulated owner/operator of the transmission system only. 'Distribution utility' refers to the regulated owner/operator of the distribution system which serves retail customers'.

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