9-E:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Fixture " means the assembly that holds a lamp and may include an assembly housing, a mounting bracket or pole socket, a lamp holder, a ballast, a reflector or mirror, and a refractor or lens. II. " Fully shielded luminaire " means a luminaire that allows […]
9-E:2 State Purchase of Permanent Outdoor Lighting Design. – I. No state funds shall be used to install or replace any permanent outdoor luminaire unless: (a) The luminaire is a fully shielded luminaire when the rated output of the luminaire is greater than 1,800 lumens. (b) The maximum illuminance at the designated surface does […]
9-E:3 New Hampshire Dark Sky Policy. – It shall be the policy of the state of New Hampshire to encourage municipalities to enact such local ordinances and regulations as they deem appropriate to conserve energy consumed by outdoor lighting; to minimize light pollution and glare; and to preserve dark skies as a feature of […]
9-E:4 Part-Night Rate for Roadway and Area Lighting. – To encourage cost savings and energy conservation, the public utilities commission shall, subject to its ratemaking authority under RSA 378, develop a rate for part-night or midnight service for unmetered street or area lighting. Such a rate shall be revenue neutral with respect to utility […]
9-E:5 Report by Department of Transportation. – The department of transportation shall: I. Review and update its criteria for roadway lighting to ensure that its current standards and procedures conform to commonly accepted best practices. II. Explore how energy and maintenance costs can be reduced by replacing existing luminaries with lower-wattage, fully shielded luminaries […]
