§303. Valuation of property for fixing rates
In determining just and reasonable rates, tolls and charges, the commission shall fix a reasonable value upon all the property of a public utility and upon an electric plant to the extent paid for by the utility on the premises of any of its customers that is used or required to be used in its service to the public within the State and a fair return on that property. In fixing a reasonable value, the commission shall give due consideration to evidence of the cost of the property when first devoted to public use and the prudent acquisition cost to the utility, less depreciation on each, and any other material and relevant factors or evidence, but the other factors may not include current value. In making a valuation, the commission may consult reports, records or other information available to it in the office of any state office or board. [PL 2017, c. 73, §1 (AMD).]
This section does not apply to a price cap ILEC as defined in section 7102, subsection 6-A. [PL 2017, c. 73, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 613, §2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 73, §1 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Chapter 3: RATES OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
35-A §301. Safe facilities; just and reasonable rates
35-A §302. Limitations on rates
35-A §303. Valuation of property for fixing rates
35-A §304. Filing of schedules of rates, terms and conditions
35-A §305. Public inspection of schedules
35-A §306. Schedule of joint rates
35-A §307. Changes in schedules; notice
35-A §307-A. Exemption for certain telephone utilities (REPEALED)
35-A §308. Filing of new schedules
35-A §309. Adherence to rate schedules; change in form of schedules
35-A §311. Comprehensive classification of service
35-A §312. Temporary rates during rate proceeding
35-A §313. Submetering permitted in campgrounds
35-A §313-A. Submetering by electric vehicle charging station providers
35-A §314. Private line extensions
35-A §315. Transmission and distribution utility line extension construction