Just moved my practice to Anchorage and I'm shocked - seems like Alaska has no statutory backbilling limits for utilities? Chugach Electric is claiming they can backbill indefinitely for underbillings. Coming from the lower 48 where every state has some protection, this seems insane. Anyone familiar with Alaska Regulatory Commission rules on this?
Alaska - no backbilling limits at all??
Jennifer, Alaska is definitely an outlier on consumer protections. The RCA has very limited statutory authority compared to other state commissions. However, check the utility's individual tariff filings - some Alaska utilities have voluntary backbilling limits in their rate schedules. Also look at their credit and collection policies, sometimes there are practical limits even without regulatory requirements.
Randy, you're right about checking tariffs. Found Chugach's Schedule 1 has a 36-month limitation buried in section 15.3 of their General Terms and Conditions. Not great compared to other states but better than unlimited backbilling. Going to use this to negotiate down their 4-year demand claim. Thanks for the direction!