§ 56-576. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
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"Aggregator" means a person licensed by the Commission that (i) offers or contracts to purchase electric energy as an agent for two or more retail customers, or (ii) that offers or contracts to sells electric energy to one or more retail customers as an agent for two or more suppliers of electric energy. "Aggregator" does not include a person that facilitates discussions, agreements, or contracts between one or more retail customers and licensed suppliers or aggregators with whom such customers may contract directly, provided that such person does not otherwise offer or contract to sell electric energy to any retail customer as an aggregator or supplier. Further, "aggregator" does not include any retail customer that, with any other retail customer, jointly issues a request for proposals or jointly seeks to negotiate a purchase of electric energy for its own consumption.
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