---
kind: "section"
citation: "18 C.F.R. § 2.18"
title: "18"
number: "2.18"
heading: "Phased electric rate increase filings."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/18/2.18"
---

# §2.18. Phased electric rate increase filings.

- (a) In general, when a public utility files a phased rate increase, the Commission will determine the appropriate suspension period based on the total increase requested in all phases. If a utility files a rate increase within sixty days after filing another rate increase, the Commission will consider the filings together to be a phased rate increase request.
- (b) This policy will not be applied if the increase is phased:
  - (1) To coordinate with new facilities coming on line;
  - (2) To implement a rate moderation plan;
  - (3) To avoid price squeeze;
  - (4) To comply with a settlement approved by the Commission; or
  - (5) If the utility makes a convincing showing that application of the policy would be harsh and inequitable and that, therefore, good cause has been shown not to apply the policy in the case.
- (c) This section shall cease to have effect on December 5, 2026, unless the Commission determines that the cessation deadline should be extended to a date not more than 5 years in the future after offering the public an opportunity to provide input on the costs and benefits of this section and considering that input. The Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing its determination and revising or removing this section accordingly.

## Notes

### Amendments

[52 FR 11, Jan. 11, 1987, as amended by Order 914, 90 FR 48401, Oct. 21, 2025]

### Authority

Authority: Sections 2.2 through 2.13, issued under sec. 309, 49 Stat. 858; 16 U.S.C. 825h, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 601; 15 U.S.C. 717-717z, 3301-3432; 16 U.S.C. 792-828c, 2601-2645; 42 U.S.C. 4321-4370h, 7101-7352.

### Amendments

[52 FR 11, Jan. 11, 1987, as amended by Order 914, 90 FR 48401, Oct. 21, 2025]