For the purpose of this chapter:
(1) "Applicable public utility" means a public utility in this state for:
(a) natural gas;
(b) electricity; or
(c) telephone.
(2) "Committee" means the Committee of Consumer Services created in Section 54-10a-202.
(3) "Director" means the director of the office appointed under Section 54-10a-201.
(4) "Office" means the Office of Consumer Services created in Section 54-10a-201.
(5) "Residential consumer" is a customer or user of an applicable public utility who maintains a permanent residence within the state.
(6) "Small commercial consumer" is a person conducting a business enterprise, agriculture enterprise, or other enterprise in the state that has:
(a) less than 25 employees; or
(b) a gross income less than $1,000,000 annually.