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Define: Utility Systems

The meaning of “Utility Systems” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Utility How is Utility Systems defined in a legal contract?

  • Utility Systems means essential services such as gas, electricity, light, heat, power, telephone, water and other related applications used in a certain operations or provided to a specific facility during a certain period. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
  • Utility Systems means the issuer's combined waterworks system, sewer system, and natural gas system. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Utility Systems means an electric generation and distribution system, water works, a wastewater treatment facility, sewer system, and stormwater drainage systems. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Utility Systems means the Electric Utility System and the Water and Wastewater Utility System, collectively. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Utility Systems means collectively, domestic water, common water, sanitary sewer, cable television, gas and electric lines, wires, flues, conduits and utility lines, including all additions, substitutions and replacements thereto, now or hereafter located in a building. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Utility Systems means systems for any general utilities, whether privately maintained or by the applicable utility service provider, including, but not limited to, water, sewer, electric, gas, storm water, telephone, computer, cable television, traffic signal or control devices, along with all the necessary underground pipes, conduits, fittings, appurtenances and related facilities. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Utility Systems means collectively, the Sewer System, the Waterworks System and the Natural Gas System. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Utility Systems means all the necessary machinery, equipment, pipes, lines, conduits, wires, cables, vents, stacks, light fixtures, heating, air conditioning, ventilation and other devices and systems. This includes all ancillary appliances and equipment and, without exception, emergency generators, gas, electricity, water, steam, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and drainage systems, air intake, air exhaust, ventilation, fire and emergency alarms, sprinklers and telephone, radio, television, cable vision, computer and other communication signals in any form. Seen in 1 SEC filing.

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

defined in a legal contract?

  • Utility System means electrical equipment controlled by a utility company that is used for the transmission or distribution of electricity from the supply source to the point of contact. Seen in 25 SEC filings
  • Utility System means a water system or a solid waste system. Seen in 17 SEC filings
  • Utility System means a utility supply or distribution system, or a combination of the two. Seen in 15 SEC filings
  • Utility System means all interconnected components and generators operated by a singular utility company. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Utility System means a water system, solid waste system, sewerage system, or a hydroelectric system, or any combination of such systems, that are operated or will be operated by a municipal authority. Seen in 4 SEC filings

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Utility System means a network of interconnected components managed by a utility company for the distribution or transmission of resources such as water, electricity, or solid waste.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When an entity is looking for utility services provision.
  • When a service provider or utility company is delivering services to a customer.
  • When defining the scope and nature of the utility infrastructure involved in a deal.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Utility Systems means collective machinery, wires, conduits, equipment assisting in ventilation, heating, lighting, emergency alarms, and communication signals.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Purchase or sale of business assets that includes utility system infrastructure
  • Contracts involving the construction or development of buildings or properties

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Utility System means personal equipment, fixtures, or improvements owned, operated, and possibly relocated by [organization] to provide necessary services.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When a business purchases or leases a property with existing utilities.
  • When management responsibilities of a utility system are handed over to another party.

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Utility Systems means services including gas, electricity, water, telephone, sewage, and associated systems essential for operations, maintained private or publicly.

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