Will the utility company perform the engineering study?

Since the utility company has no stake in the exemption, they do not provide manpower to perform the study. It is up to the taxpayer to determine the annual usage of every piece of equipment that uses that particular utility, be it electricity, natural gas, or water. The study involves many interpretations of the tax law as to what equipment is production versus non-production, and the utility company is not prepared nor knowledgeable in tax classifications.