Lakes Region Water Co., Inc. ("Lakes Region"), by and through NH Water Law, and the Rebecca Lane Water System Association ("RL WSA"), petitioned the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission ("NHPUC") for approval to: (1) establish a Lakes Region franchise territory to coincide with the RL WSA's existing service area pursuant to RSA 374:22; and (2) to authorize Lakes Region to provide service pursuant to the terms and rates in its existing tariff
On April 9, 20226 the NHPUC approved an Order "Nisi" Granting Petition for the expansion of Lakes Region Water's franchise area to include Rebecca Lane Water System in Center Conway NH.
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On February 25, 2026, Lakes Region Water Company (“Lakes Region”) submitted tariffs to the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission requesting an increase in its rates for its metered and unmetered water service. Lakes Region requested approval of a temporary revenue increase of $152,293 or 9.80 percent above existing rates to be applied uniformly to metered and unmetered customers. Lakes Region also requested approval of permanent rate increase its permanent rates for water service of $516,083 or 33.20 percent above existing rates for its metered and unmetered water service. The increases are due to increased operating costs and to recover Lakes Region’s investment in improvements to its water systems made in the six years since its last rate case which was based on 2019 expenses and revenues.
Lakes Region also proposes a Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment (“WICA”) annual mechanism similar to that used by other water utilities to recover the costs of on-going improvements to its water systems following review and approval by the Commission in future proceedings, a paper billing surcharge of $2.00 for customers who do not switch to electronic billing and other miscellaneous changes. A complete copy of Lakes Region’s request for a rate increase and related information are all available on the Commission’s Website at: https://www.puc.nh.gov/VirtualFileRoom/Docket.aspx?DocketNumber=DW%2025-076
The Commission has scheduled a Prehearing conference on Lakes Region’s request at the Commission’s offices located at 21 S. Fruit St., Suite 10, Concord, New Hampshire, on April 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Any person wishing to participate in the proceedings before the Commission may file a petition to intervene with copies sent to Lakes Region and all persons on the Commission’s service list. A petition to intervene shall state the facts demonstrating how the petitioner’s rights, duties, privileges, immunities, or other substantial interests may be affected by the proceeding, consistent with Rule Puc 204.08.
Any person may also obtain additional information on Lakes Region’s web site, https://lakesregionwater.com/, by email to lrwater@lakesregionwater.com, or by contacting Lakes Region during normal business hours at 603.476.2348. Additional information is also available from the New Hampshire Department of Energy web site, https://www.energy.nh.gov/, by email to energy-info@energy.nh.gov, or by contacting the Department during normal business hours at 1-800-735-2964.
NHPUC issued Order No. 28,210- Order Commencing Adjudicative Proceeding , and Notice of Prehearing Conference and Hearing
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NHPUC granted LRWC request to secure a loan with Cobank in the amount of $1,200,000.
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Lakes Region Water Co. Inc, and Rebecca Lane Water System Association has filed a "Petition to Transfer Utility Assets and Franchise and for Related Approvals.
On September 12, 2025, Lakes Region Water Co., Inc. (LRWC) and Rebecca Lane Water System Association (RLWSA) (together, the Joint Petitioners) filed a petition requesting that the Commission approve an expansion of LRWC’s franchise to RLWSA’s service area and the transfer of RLWSA’s water system to LRWC.1 The Joint Petitioners also requested that the Commission authorize LRWC to apply the terms and rates of its existing tariff to customers in the proposed franchise area. In support of its petition, the Joint Petitioners filed two attachments: Attachment A, a copy of the signed Asset Purchase Agreement dated July 10, 2025 (Asset Purchase Agreement), with related schedules and exhibits; and Attachment B, a copy of the presentation made at RLWSA’s annual meeting held on November 13, 2024. All docket filings, other than any information subject to confidential treatment, are available on the Commission’s website. To view the filing click NHPUC DW 25-063
To view/download the public notice issued October 7, 2025 click DW 25-063 PUBLIC NOTICE.
DW 25-036 Lakes Region Water Company, Inc
Petition for Approval of Supplemental Financing.
On May 14, 2025, Lakes Region Water Company, Inc filed a petition for approval of Supplemental financing for its Meadow Glen Project that was previously approved in Docket No. DW 22-087.
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The NH PUC issued Order 27,033 authorizing the Company to finance two new trucks through Ford Motor Company.
This order is effective August 12, 2024.
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The NH PUC issued Order # 26,929 authorizing the Company to recover rate case expenses in the amount of $19,245.01 through a total surcharge of $10.52 per customer recovered over a set number of quarterly periods depending on customer group.
Summary of the surcharge is as follows;
Previously Approved- Consolidated Tarriff Systems =$5.26 for 2 quarters.
Dockham Shores Tarriff System = $1.52 for 8 quarters.
Wildwood Tarriff System = $1.52 for 8 quarters.
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The NH PUC issued Order # 26,905 authorizing the Company to recover rate case expenses and reconcile its temporary-to-permanent rates which resulted in either a revenue credit or recoupment based upon the type of customer class.
This recovery will be implemented by a surcharge effective December 21, 2023.
Summary of the surcharge is as follows;
Previously Approved- Consolidated Tarriff Systems =$7.49 for 2 quarters for a total of $14.98
Dockham Shores Tarriff System = $8.75 for 8 quarters for a total of $ 69.96.
Wildwood Tarriff System = $ 21.46 for 8 quarters for a total of $ 171.67
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The NH PUC issued an Order Nisi approving a step adjustment to recover costs of water system infrastructure, which will increase rates by 10.83 percent, this combined with the earlier approved 3.12 percent increase in permanent rates, this step adjustment will result in a combined rate increase of 13.95 percent.
New rates will be effective May 1, 2023.
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Lakes Region Water Co., Inc. filed a petition for approval of Long-Term Financing with the PUC.
DW 22-087
The PUC issued a Commencement of Adjudicative Proceeding and Notice of Prehearing Conference
DW 22-068, Petition for Step Adjustment
NOTICE PREHEARING CONFERENCE
Permanent Rates Settlement was revised with an Errata Page
DW 20-187: Order #26,633
DW 20-187: Revised Order #26,633
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The NH PUC issued an order Approving the Permanent Rates Settlement
DW 20-187: Order #26,633
The PUC issued an order authorizing Recovery of Rate Case Expenses
DW 19-177: Order #26,591