Disconnection of service in extreme temperature prohibited.
D.C. Code § 34-1506.01
in effect34-1506.01. Disconnection of service in extreme temperature prohibited.
(a)
For the purposes of this section, the term “forecast of extreme temperature” means a National Weather Service forecast for the District of Columbia of 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above during any time of a day or of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below during any time of a day.
(b)
An electric company shall not disconnect residential electric service during the day preceding and the day of a forecast of extreme temperature or if the forecast of extreme temperature precedes a holiday or weekend day, on any day during the holiday or weekend.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 106a; as added Mar. 9, 2016, D.C. Law 21-82, § 2, 63 DCR 772.)
Source: Council of the District of Columbia (code.dccouncil.gov)URL: https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/34-1506.01Fetched: 10/21/2026
