- (a) When more than one petition seeks the same or similar relief, the commission shall consolidate the proceedings to be heard on a common record if it determines that doing so will promote the orderly and efficient conduct of the proceeding.
- (b) The commission shall note any such consolidation in the docket of each affected proceeding.
- (c) The cost of consolidated hearings shall be borne equitably by the public utilities as defined by Puc 204.09(d).
(d) In determining an equitable sharing of costs pursuant to (c) above, the commission shall consider:
- (1) A utility's number of customers; and
- (2) A utility's New Hampshire revenue.
- (e) If a party objects to consolidation, such consolidation shall not occur until after the party has had an opportunity to be heard on the issue.
Source. #14184, eff 1-24-25 (formerly Puc 203.19)