relative to the renewable energy fund.
Sponsored By: Howard Pearl (r)
Signed by Governor
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More state support for solar power
Class II money is used mainly for solar energy projects in New Hampshire. Homeowners who apply for solar help may benefit when programs use these funds.
Renewable Energy Fund stays active
The law creates a nonlapsing Renewable Energy Fund run by the Department of Energy. The State Treasurer invests the money and adds any earnings back to the fund. If there is no state budget, the Department must get Fiscal Committee approval to keep rebate and grant programs running. These rules apply to money collected from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
Rules for using renewable fund money
The Department must cover administrative costs before most grants and rebates, using non–Class II fund money. After that, up to $1,000,000 each year goes to thermal and electrical renewable programs. This $1,000,000 cannot fund individual residential solar projects. Any money left after these steps moves to the State general fund.
Oversight and staffing limits for fund
The Department can use fund money, including Class II funds, to run and manage the program. It can audit any projects paid by the fund. Any new jobs paid by the fund must be approved by the Fiscal Committee. The Department cannot hire new staff just because useful thermal energy is included in Class I.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Howard Pearl
r • Senate
Cosponsors
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
David H. Watters
Democratic • Senate
Keith Erf
Republican • House
Maureen C. Mooney
Republican • House
Timothy Lang
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 07/10/2026; Chapter 317; Effective 07/10/2026
7/15/2026SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56
7/1/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
6/29/2026SenateConference Committee Report # 2026-1990c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
6/4/2026SenateConference Committee Report 2026-1990c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 3
6/4/2026HouseConference Committee Report # 2026-1990c Filed 05/28/2026; As Amended by the Senate HC 22
5/28/2026HouseCommittee of Conference Meeting: 05/15/2026, 10:00 am, Room 159, GP
5/11/2026SenateSpeaker Appoints: Reps. Vose, D. Thomas, Bernardy, McGhee 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 39
5/7/2026HouseHouse Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Vose): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 39
5/7/2026HousePresident Appoints: Senators Avard, Pearl, Watters; (In Recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
5/6/2026SenateSen. Avard Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; (In Recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
5/6/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1608h: MA VV HJ 11 P. 74
4/23/2026HouseFLAM # 2026-1608h (Rep. McGhee): AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 74
4/23/2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
4/15/2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/13/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
4/15/2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/13/2026 09:00 am GP 229
4/8/2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/07/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
3/26/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 5 P. 127
2/26/2026HouseOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
2/12/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 4-1; CC; SC 6
2/11/2026SenateHearing: 01/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:45 pm; SC 46
12/9/2025SenateIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
11/25/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
6/29/2026
Introduced
11/25/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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