PNM counsel points to meter-safety rules and technical standards as remedy
September 05, 2026 | New Mexico Courts, New Mexico
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John Verhul, counsel for Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), presented the utility's view that meter safety is governed by existing statutes and rules and that the commission and industry standards address electrically defective or dangerous equipment.
Verhul cited the commission's meter-safety rule and statutory authority under section 62-6-24 and said meters must meet National Electrical Safety Code and FCC/ANSI requirements. He told the court there are procedural channels for objecting to equipment safety'including challenging compliance in the application, filing a petition for rulemaking, or bringing a safety complaint to the commission.
Verhul cited the commission's meter-safety rule and statutory authority under section 62-6-24 and said meters must meet National Electrical Safety Code and FCC/ANSI requirements. He told the court there are procedural channels for objecting to equipment safety'including challenging compliance in the application, filing a petition for rulemaking, or bringing a safety complaint to the commission.
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