4901:1-37-09. Sale or transfer of generating assets

(A) Consistent with division (E) of section 4928.17 of the Revised Code, an electric utility shall not sell or transfer any generating asset it wholly or partly owns without prior commission approval.

(B) An electric utility may apply for commission approval to sell or transfer its generating assets by filing an application to sell or transfer.

(C) An application to sell or transfer generating assets shall, at a minimum:

(1) Clearly set forth the object and purpose of the sale or transfer, and the terms and conditions of the same.

(2) Demonstrate how the sale or transfer will affect the current and future standard service offer established pursuant to section 4928.141 of the Revised Code.

(3) Demonstrate how the proposed sale or transfer will affect the public interest.

(4) State the fair market value and book value of all property to be transferred from the electric utility, and state how the fair market value was determined.

(D) Upon the filing of such application, the commission may fix a time and place for a hearing if the application appears to be unjust, unreasonable, or not in the public interest. The commission shall fix a time and place for a hearing with respect to any application that proposes to alter the jurisdiction of the commission over a generation asset.

(E) If, after such hearing or in the case that no hearing is required, the commission is satisfied that the sale or transfer is just, reasonable, and in the public interest, it shall issue an order approving the application to sell or transfer.

(F) Staff shall have access to all books, accounts, and/or other pertinent records maintained by the transferor and transferee as related to the application to sell or transfer generating assets and in accordance with rule 4901:1-37-07 of the Administrative Code.

Replaces: 4901:1-20-16

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/17/2014 and 10/17/2019
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 4928.17, 4928, 06
Rule Amplifies: 4928.17
Prior Effective Dates: 4/2/09

Prior History: (Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/17/2014 and 10/17/2019
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 4928.17, 4928, 06
Rule Amplifies: 4928.17
Prior Effective Dates: 4/2/09)