Critical Load Application

Application for Critical Load Public Safety or Critical Load Industrial Customer (Non-Residential) Status

This application must be completed in order to request the designation of Critical Load Public Safety or Critical Load Industrial Customer (Non-Residential) status.

The criteria for qualification as Critical Load Public Safety or Critical Load Industrial are provided in the Public Utility Commission of Texas Substantive Rule 25.497. Designation of critical load does not guarantee an uninterrupted supply of electricity. It is the responsibility of the Retail Customer to make arrangements for alternative sources of electric power should a localized outage or load shed event occur.

Upon completion of the review of the submitted application, you will be notified of the results.

DESIGNATION OF A CRITICAL LOAD DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN UNINTERRUPTED SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY.

It is the responsibility of the customer to make arrangements for alternative sources of electric power should a localized outage or significant load shed event occur.

Facility Type*

Healthcare Services Public Services (Airport, Municipal, etc.) Critical Load Serving Electric Generation and Cogeneration (Gas/Pipeline Infrastructure) Critical Load Industrial

Please select the type of facility and/or describe the specific public safety issue that may result from an interruption of normal power service (reference Public Utility Commission of Texas Substantive Rule 25.497):.

Account Name*

Account Number*

Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Contact Name*

First Name

Last Name

Phone*

Email*

Describe any existing battery or backup capacity or dual feed capability (required)**

None Battery Backup Backup Generation Utility dual feed capability

Back up capacity (kW)*

Please describe your business/facility and your need for a designation as a Critical Load Customer:*

Length of time the facility can operate without electricity from the electric utility:*

Length of time required for start-up following a power outage:*

Feel free to attach any applicable files. (maximum of 5)

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