Rule Waiver Proceedings

The Department of Energy may grant waivers of Department or certain Public Utilities Commission rules.

NH Code of Administrative Rules Puc 201.05 allows the Department of Energy to waive Department or certain Public Utilities Commission rules.  Waivers are permitted only when they serve the public interest and do not disrupt the orderly and efficient resolution of matters before the Commission.

NH Code Administrative Rules Puc 303.02 Master Meter Waivers

Puc 303.02 (a) prohibits “master metering” of electric use in residential dwellings.  Puc 302.14 defines master metering as the use of a single meter to supply electric service at a building containing two or more residential premises.  Puc 303.02 does not apply to commercial buildings.

WVR 2023-001 Mountain View Mill at Troy Master Meter Waiver Request for Troy Mills Facility, Troy, NH

WVR 2022-002 Laconia Housing Authority Master Meter Waiver Request for 57 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, NH

WVR 2022-001 Optimus-Everbrook Senior Living Master Meter Waiver Request for Hillsbrook Village, Allenstown, NH