NC S209

Makes technical, clarifying, and conforming changes to North Carolina public utilities laws, including updates to definitions, procedures, and regulatory authority of the Utilities Commission

Increases the nonutility filing fee for a certificate of public convenience and necessity from $25 to $250 effective July 1, 2021

Modifies the timeline for general rate cases from six months to 180 days for hearing commencement and nine months for final decisions

Allows multiunit apartment building lessors to use master meters for electricity and natural gas serving central systems with Commission approval, effective October 1, 2021

Provides authority for senior resident superior court judges to furnish facilities and security for Commission hearings and establishes cost reimbursement procedures