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Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and Hydrogen Fueling Station Signage

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (DOT) must coordinate with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to ensure that EVSE signage on federal highways in the state is uniform. In addition, DOT must develop signage for EVSE and hydrogen fueling stations that is consistent with FHWA's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for use on state roads. (Reference New Hampshire Revised Statutes 236:133)

Public Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Requirements and Restriction Authorization

EVSE that is available for public use must meet the following requirements:

• If publicly funded by a settlement, federal or other competitive grant program, or the Volkswagen (VW) Trust, must be equipped to enable universal access, as defined by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation;
• If the owner or operator requires payment for use of the EVSE, must accept multiple payment options; and
• Must not require users to pay a subscription fee or obtain a membership at any organization to use the equipment.

Public Utility Requirements

Public utilities must consider whether to implement plug-in electric vehicle time-of-use rates for residential and commercial customers. In their determination, they must consider whether implementing these rates would encourage energy conservation, optimal use of facilities and resources by an electric company, and equitable rates for customers. (Reference New Hampshire Revise Statutes 236:133)

Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Parking Requirement

An individual may not park a motor vehicle in a parking space equipped with a public electric vehicle charging station unless the vehicle is a PEV. (Reference New Hampshire Revise Statutes 236:134)