Transmission-Dependent Utility

Transmission-Dependent Utility
  A utility that relies on its neighboring utilities to transmit to it the power it buys from its suppliers. A utility without its own generation sources, dependent on another utility's transmission system to get its purchased power supplies.
  California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms

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