[Atmob-discuss] NH State Light Pollution Bill

[Bernie Volz (volz)]

For those ATMoB members in New Hampshire, you may be pleased to know
that there is a bill being filed in NH (AN ACT relative to outdoor
lighting efficiency).

This bill:

I. Establishes requirements for the state or municipal purchase of
outdoor lighting systems.

II. Establishes the "New Hampshire dark skies" policy to encourage
outdoor lighting efficiency at the municipal level.

III. Requires the public utilities commission to establish requirements
for electric utility rates for partial-night use of outdoor lighting
systems.

IV. Requires the department of transportation to review criteria for
roadway lighting to maximize efficiency and cost savings.

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This work is being done primarily by Bob Gillette from Ossipee, NH. I'm
trying to assure it gets support from some of the communities in the
Lakes Region. Bob apparently already has received support for the bill
from The Nature Conservancy and Audubon Society.

If you're interested in more details, email me and I'll send you a copy
of the text. It does not yet have a bill number.

- Bernie