HI HB1746

Allows condominium boards of directors to authorize installation of separate utility meters for individual units, with the association bearing the installation costs

Addresses older condominium projects where single meters measure consumption for entire buildings and utility costs are shared as common expenses

Intends to make individual residents financially responsible for their own energy usage, promoting energy conservation

Uses permissive language giving boards discretion to implement separate metering based on individual building needs rather than mandating the practice

Committee notes the issue may require revisiting in the future once condominium boards have experience determining what works best for their associations