The District intends to eventually connect all District meters to its communication system. This connection will provide for safe and reliable operation of the electric system, improve customer service, improve load management, improve bill collection and enhance customer choice options. For retail service providers customers desiring an extension to the communication system, the following criteria will apply:
(a) If the end user is located in an area considered serviceable (e.g. on a planned route for distribution fiber or within a wireless service area) a Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction (CIAC) of $55 will be charged to help offset the cost of connecting the end user.
(b) The District must determine that such an extension is a viable and prudent use of the communication system and District resources.
(c) If criterion a or b is not met, then the customer must pay a CIAC calculated by the District at 50% of the estimated cost of the work required to provide the requested service outside an established communication distribution area. The CIAC must be paid prior to scheduling construction of the extension. The CIAC will not give the customer ownership rights in any facilities constructed with these funds.
(d) End users located outside the District’s electrical service area, but inside established communication distribution areas may be connected when the retail service provider pays a CIAC equal to 50% of the estimated installed equipment cost.
