A customer requesting the Utility to replace existing overhead distribution facilities with underground distribution facilities shall pay the contribution in aid of construction and receive refunds as shown in §
145-45 above.
Before a Utility extends or modifies its transmission facilities to
a retail customer, the Utility shall require a contract between the Utility
and the customer which describes the facilities to be constructed, such as
the cost of construction, apportions the responsibility for the construction
costs between the Utility and the customer and provides a supporting analysis
for the construction and the cost apportionment. The Utility shall submit
the contract to the Public Service Commission for approval. The Commission
shall review the contract to assess whether existing ratepayers would be adversely
affected by the proposed extension or modification. If the Commission does
not respond to the Utility within 20 working days from the date of receipt,
the contract is approved.