Alert

Due to a lapse in appropriations, the NRC has ceased normal operations. However, excepted and exempted activities necessary to maintain critical health and safety functions—as well as essential progress on designated critical activities, including those specified in Executive Order 14300—will continue, consistent with the OMB-Approved NRC Lapse Plan.

Commercial sector (energy users)

Generally, nonmanufacturing business establishments, including hotels, motels, and restaurants; wholesalers and retail stores; and health, social, and educational institutions. However, utilities may categorize commercial service as all consumers whose demand or annual usage exceeds some specified limit that is categorized as residential service.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, March 09, 2021