Bill > HB539

This bill modifies existing New Hampshire utility regulations to require that residential electric rates apply to well pumps and septic systems in certain residential condominiums. Specifically, the legislation stipulates that individual units within a condominium association that do not permit commercial or business enterprises will be eligible for residential electric rates when powering well pumps and septic systems. The bill also amends condominium instrument regulations to require a description of whether commercial or business enterprises are permitted in the development. Additionally, the bill includes a technical amendment to ensure that rural electric cooperatives are subject to the new residential rate provision. The changes aim to provide more consistent and potentially lower electric rates for residential condominium owners by preventing these essential systems from being charged at potentially higher commercial rates. The new regulations will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, giving utilities and condominium associations time to adjust to the new requirements.

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