69-4-1001. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Advanced metering device" means any electric utility meter, electric utility meter component, or device ancillary to the electric utility meter that is located at an end-user's residence or business and is equipped and programmed to communicate with electrical appliances, electrical equipment, or electrical devices within the end-user's residence or business or that is capable of estimating and recording electrical energy usage by types of appliances, electrical equipment, or electrical devices.

(2) "Utility" means a public utility regulated by the public service commission pursuant to Title 69, chapter 3.