Anyone else seeing utilities incorrectly applying lighting tariffs to small commercial accounts? I've got a retail client with exterior signage that's being billed under general service instead of the dedicated lighting rate. Duke Energy says it doesn't qualify but I think they're wrong.
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Lighting tariff confusion
Aaron, this happens all the time. The key is proving the lighting is "decorative" or "advertising" rather than "security." Duke has specific definitions in their tariff book. Pull the actual tariff language and compare it to the client's setup.
Thanks Kira. I'll dig into the tariff definitions. The signage is clearly advertising so I think I have a case.