relative to utility requirements for integrated distribution planning.

This bill requires electric and gas utilities in New Hampshire to submit detailed ten-year distribution plans to the state commission within five years of its effective date. These plans must include forecasts for future energy demand, assessments of efficiency programs and infrastructure needs, and evaluations of alternative solutions like non-wires options for electricity and non-pipeline options for gas. The commission will review each plan through a public process, approving, rejecting, or modifying it within one year, with the goal of improving grid reliability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness while aligning with the state's broader energy strategy.