Electric Utility
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈjuːtəˌlɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A company or organization that owns and operates facilities for generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity to consumers under regulatory oversight.
The electric utility was obliged to comply with state regulatory standards to ensure reliable power supply.
Forms
- electric utility
- electric utilities
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Commentary
The term primarily denotes regulated entities that manage electric power infrastructure; legal usage often addresses regulatory compliance, rate setting, and service obligations.
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