20VAC5-305-120: Commission authority

1. Upon a finding that the public interest so requires, the Commission may, upon motion, grant exemptions from any of the foregoing provisions. The burden of proof shall be upon the movant to demonstrate, by clear and convincing evidence, that such exemption is in the public interest.

2. Nothing in the provisions of these rules shall preclude the Commission from investigating, formally or informally, a submetering or energy allocation activity. If the activity is found to be adverse to the public interest, the Commission may, by order, require the modification or elimination of the activity.