Haw. Code R. § 6-60-5 - Master metering

Metering of electric or gas service for new buildings for which building permits are obtained six months after effective date of this rule shall comply with the following standards:

(1) Service to any unit which constitutes a residence for a household shall be supplied through individually-metered service for each unit from the electric or gas utility. This requirement applies whether the unit is owner-occupied or rented, except where prohibited by local code or ordinance.

(2) Master metering service for apartments, condominiums and multi-unit buildings containing residential units may be utilized when the individual occupant does not control a substantial portion of the energy such as for water heating or air-conditioning or if such service will tend to encourage conservation or the efficient use of energy. The determination of master metering for apartments, condominiums, and multi-unit buildings shall be made by the utility.

(A) In the event of a dispute, a person may apply to the commission for modification or exemption by furnishing the facts and circumstances to support the petition; and

(B) The participating utility shall also join in the petition either in support or opposition thereto with reasons and explanations for its position.

(3) In commercial and industrial buildings, where the individual tenant uses a significant amount of electricity or gas and controls a major portion of its use, individually metered service from the utility shall be utilized to the extent practicable.

(A) Master metering may be utilized when the individual occupant meets the conditions of paragraph (2); and

(B) Determination of master metering and disputes, modification and exemptions shall be in accordance with paragraph (2).

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Haw. Code R. § 6-60-5

[Eff. 6-19-81 ] (Auth: HRS 269-6) (Imp: HRS 269-7)