Phased electric rate increase filings.

§ 2.18 Phased electric rate increase filings. (a) In general, when a public utility files a phased rate increase, the Commission will determine the appropriate suspension period based on the total increase requested in all phases. If a utility files a rate increase within sixty days after filing another rate increase, the Commission will consider the filings together to be a phased rate increase request. (b) This policy will not be applied if the increase is phased: (1) To coordinate with new facilities coming on line; (2) To implement a rate moderation plan; (3) To avoid price squeeze; (4) To comply with a settlement approved by the Commission; or (5) If the utility makes a convincing showing that application of the policy would be harsh and inequitable and that, therefore, good cause has been shown not to apply the policy in the case. [52 FR 11, Jan. 11, 1987]