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OH HB545
Bill
Status
5/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Anne Gonzales
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AI Summary
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Requires all new premises (constructed after the bill's effective date) served by public utilities through landlords, condominium associations, or park operators to use public utility-owned meters or master meters with submeters for measuring service.
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Permits existing premises (constructed before effective date) to use public utility-owned master meters with submeters at the operator's election.
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Caps charges for separately metered service at the standard service offer rates charged by the electric distribution utility or natural gas company serving the area, with all riders, fees, and assessments included.
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Allows operators using distributed generation or renewable energy to establish fixed prices per kilowatt-hour if clearly stated in lease or rental agreements.
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Requires operators to maintain detailed records of submeter measurements and charges for three years after lease termination, make records available for inspection upon request, and clearly identify common area costs on billing statements.
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Permits termination of utility service facilitation for nonpayment following Public Utilities Commission rules, but waives eviction rights for nonpayment of utility charges if service is terminated.
Legislative Description
Regarding master metering and submetering for public utility service to premises administered by a landlord, condominium unit owners association, or manufactured home park operator.
Master metering/submetering-utility service to rented spaces
Last Action
To Public Utilities
5/19/2014