(Second New Title) relative to ratepayer benefits from the regional greenhouse gas initiative and relative to energy procurement and nuclear regulatory duties.
Sponsored By: Michael D Harrington (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Longer rate protection for qualifying solar
Utilities must offer alternative net-metering rates consistent with the state utility commission's order and rules. Qualifying projects keep eligibility for those rates for 20 years, starting when payments begin. They must submit a grid-connection application by the law's effective date, 60 days after passage. Projects must either serve only local-government customers or be low- and moderate-income community solar designated for the Electric Assistance Program by 2026. The law also doubles the annual community solar capacity cap from 6 to 12 megawatts.
Utilities gain longer power-buying authority
Utilities gain more time to seek multi-year power deals: proposal requests are due June 30, 2040, and approval petitions June 30, 2041. Approval requires public notice, a hearing, and findings that deals are fair, reasonable, and in the public interest. Annual statewide purchases can reach 3 million megawatt-hours; each source is limited to 1 million, except advanced nuclear at 2 million. For new or expanded sources, the usual 2-million limit rises to 3 million only when advanced nuclear supplies at least 1 million. Existing sources include plants serving New England's regional market, including nuclear plants operating before January 1, 2011. Utilities can also own, operate, and offer advanced nuclear resources to customers; these powers do not guarantee lower bills.
New billing rules for customer-generated power
The law raises the single-net-meter cutoff from 100 to 250 kilowatts; customers do not pay for net-meter installation. Facilities up to 250 kilowatts use net-energy billing when their rate plan is not time-based. Larger facilities must pay for or obtain approved two-way meters. They pay applicable charges on all electricity supplied and receive a default-service credit for electricity sent to the grid. A separate small-generator cutoff rises from 100 to 500 kilowatts, changing payment and cost-sharing rules for more installations.
Nuclear coordinator gains funding oversight duties
New Hampshire expands its nuclear development coordinator's role to include managing funding and overseeing nuclear incentive programs. The coordinator's activities can also include public education and outreach, especially about nuclear safety. These duties do not create a direct household payment.
Extra emissions allowances ease price pressure
The state must offer extra emissions allowances when auction prices reach two trigger levels. Each tier offers up to 503,667 allowances. First- and second-tier triggers are $19.50/$29.25 in 2027, $20.87/$31.30 in 2028, $22.33/$33.49 in 2029, and $23.89/$35.83 in 2030. After 2030, each trigger rises 7% yearly, rounded to the nearest cent. Sold allowances must be replenished so the law's stated total pool of 1,007,214 is available the following year.
Polluters face lower caps and penalties
New Hampshire lowers its annual Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative emissions allowance budget. The totals are 3,367,373 in 2026; 2,993,220 in 2027; 2,619,068 in 2028; 2,244,915 in 2029; and 1,870,763 from 2030 onward. A regulated source that falls short must surrender three budget allowances next compliance period for each missing allowance. The law removes offset and several older allowance categories, and limits the regional support organization to non-enforcement work. Auction proceeds mainly enter the Energy Efficiency Fund; the fiscal note projects $33 million–$46 million yearly during 2028–2030 and says most proceeds return to consumers.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michael D Harrington
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Cindy Rosenwald
Democratic • Senate
David H. Watters
Democratic • Senate
Kat McGhee
Democratic • House
Unknown sponsor (PersonID 909)
Affiliation unavailable
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 332; eff. 09/13/2026
7/20/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
7/6/2026SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56
7/6/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2190e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56
6/23/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2190e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/23/2026SenateConference Committee Report 2026-2069c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 15
6/4/2026HouseConference Committee Report # 2026-2069c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
5/29/2026SenateConference Committee Report Filed, # 2026-2069c; 06/04/2026
5/28/2026SenateConference Committee Meeting: 05/26/2026 09:30 am GP 228
5/26/2026HouseConferee Change: Rep. Ford Replaces Rep. Janigian 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 35
5/22/2026HousePresident Appoints: Senators Avard, Pearl, Watters; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
5/20/2026SenateSen. Avard Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
5/20/2026SenateSpeaker Appoints: Reps. Vose, D. Thomas, Janigian, McGhee 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 150
5/19/2026HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1931s (Reps. Vose, Janigian): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 150
5/19/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1931s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
5/14/2026SenateSen. Watters Floor Amendment # 2026-1931s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
5/14/2026SenateCommittee Amendment # 2026-1735s, AF, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
5/14/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1735s, 05/14/2026, Vote 3-1; SC 18
5/7/2026SenateSpecial Order to 05/14/2026, Without Objection, MA; 05/07/2026 SJ 11
5/7/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1735s, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-1; SC 17
4/29/2026SenateHearing: 04/09/2026, Room 103, SH, 02:10 pm; SC 13
4/1/2026SenateIntroduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7
3/30/2026SenateOught to Pass: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 4
3/26/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/02/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
3/13/2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
2/25/2026House
Bill Text
As Amended
6/23/2026
Enrolled
6/23/2026
Introduced
12/17/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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