Energy (Solar)

died · New Hampshire · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SB 106: relative to the participation of customer generators in net energy metering.

SB 106 requires customer generators with facilities between 100 kilowatts and 5 megawatts (operational after January 1, 2023) to consume at least 20% of their own annual electricity generation through net energy metering. This applies to larger residential, commercial, or industrial systems that generate renewable energy but not to low- and moderate-income customers, who are exempt. The bill modifies existing net metering rules to allow these generators to retain their current tariff for up to 20 years or until 2040, whichever is longer. It does not create new funding but may involve utility billing system upgrades to track cross-territory energy data.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires 20% self-consumption for renewable customer generators, promoting net metering adoption and renewable energy use per bill text.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 449: relative to relative to the participation of large customer-generators in net metering and relative to energy storage in connection with net metering.

SB 449 requires commercial or industrial entities with solar or wind systems between 1 and 5 megawatts (called "industrial hosts") to consume at least 33% of their own electricity generation annually. This applies to new systems installed after January 1, 2027, that participate in net metering. The rule does not apply to low-income customers as defined by utility regulations. The bill modifies New Hampshire's net metering rules to ensure larger systems primarily offset their own electricity use, rather than exporting excess power.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 33% self-consumption for commercial solar/wind systems, promoting on-site renewable energy use over grid export, advancing renewable energy adoption.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Solar

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jul 15, 2026

SB 538: extending net metering eligibility terms for municipal energy projects.

SB 538 extends the net metering eligibility term to 20 years for municipal energy projects in New Hampshire, directly affecting cities and towns developing community-based renewable energy systems. The bill ensures these projects can continue receiving compensation under current or future utility tariffs for the longer of 20 years from their start date or until January 1, 2040, addressing delays that previously shortened project viability. Municipalities participating in group net metering under House Bill 315 (2021) can transition to new utility tariffs while maintaining their 20-year eligibility period. This change restores the financial viability of municipal projects by aligning with the original intent of 2021 legislation and preventing premature loss of net metering benefits.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends net metering eligibility to 20 years for municipal renewable energy projects, directly promoting community-based clean energy infrastructure and ensuring long-term viability of renewable systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1738: relative to ratepayer benefits from the regional greenhouse gas initiative and relative to energy procurement and nuclear regulatory duties.

HB 1738 reduces New Hampshire's annual carbon dioxide emissions budget allowances for 2027-2030 and beyond, lowering the total from previous levels (e.g., to 2,993,220 allowances for 2027). It establishes cost containment triggers: if auction prices reach $19.50 or higher in 2027, the state must release additional allowances to prevent excessive price spikes. This directly affects electricity generators (who must purchase allowances) and ratepayers (who pay for these allowances through utility bills). The bill also simplifies the program by repealing outdated definitions related to banked allowances.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyReduces emissions allowances under RGGI, tightening carbon caps to advance clean energy transition while adding cost safeguards for ratepayers.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReduces CO2 emissions budget allowances for 2027-2030, directly lowering allowable emissions and aligning with climate protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Utility Regulation Climate Change

failed · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 447: enabling electric utilities to own, operate, and offer advanced nuclear resources, and relative to purchased power agreements for electric distribution utilities and limitations on community customer generators.

SB 447 allows New Hampshire electric utilities to own, operate, and offer advanced nuclear power as part of their energy mix, alongside renewable sources. It increases the annual capacity cap for low-income community solar projects from 6 MW to 18 MW and expands eligibility for group net metering to include public housing authorities. The bill also updates rules for customer generators, permitting members to join multiple group hosts under load limits, and clarifies processes for utilities to issue requests for proposals (RFPs) on long-term energy agreements. These changes aim to diversify energy sources, stabilize costs, and support community solar access while maintaining regulatory coordination with New England states.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAllows nuclear ownership and expands solar capacity, increasing renewable energy infrastructure and access. Aligns with clean energy promotion indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands group net metering to public housing authorities and increases low-income community solar capacity, reducing energy costs for affordable housing residents.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Solar

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1002: repealing the solar energy systems tax exemption.

HB 1002 repeals the property tax exemption for solar energy systems, meaning homeowners and businesses with solar installations will no longer be excluded from taxable property assessments. The bill removes specific tax code provisions (RSA 72:62 and related sections) that previously allowed solar systems to be valued separately for tax purposes. Starting April 1, 2027, solar energy systems will be included in standard property tax valuations, requiring owners to pay taxes on these systems as part of their property assessment. This change directly affects property owners who currently benefit from the exemption, shifting their tax obligation to align with standard property valuation practices.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepealing solar tax exemption increases state revenue by closing a tax loophole, supporting fiscal management.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals solar tax exemption, increasing costs for solar adopters and removing financial incentive for renewable energy adoption.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepealing solar tax exemption increases costs for clean energy adoption, hindering environmental progress by removing financial incentives for renewable energy systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Solar

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1739: relative to energy infrastructure, economic development, and workforce training for large-scale data facilities.

HB 1739 creates incentives to attract large data-center campuses to New Hampshire while modernizing the electric grid. It offers developers phased property tax breaks over 12 years and transferable tax credits covering up to 20% of construction costs, contingent on signing binding Grid Modernization Agreements. These agreements require developers to source non-gas electricity (like solar or wind) matching their energy use, fund grid-stabilizing programs, and partner with community colleges for workforce training in data-center operations. The bill also establishes fast-track permitting for eligible sites and mandates community benefits like noise limits, environmental screening, and resident bill credits from exported power.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesOffers property tax breaks and transferable tax credits (up to 20% of costs) to attract data centers, directly using tax policy for economic development.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates non-gas electricity (solar/wind) matching data center energy use, funds grid modernization, and requires renewable energy sourcing via Grid Modernization Agreements.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates non-gas electricity (solar/wind) for data centers, requiring renewable energy matching and grid modernization programs to reduce fossil fuel reliance.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates partnerships with community colleges for workforce training, directly advancing employment standards and job readiness for data center roles.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax incentives for data centers, mandates renewable energy use, and requires grid modernization, directly advancing tech infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Electric Grid Solar Workforce Development

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1742: relative to customer-generators inadvertently enrolled in a municipal or county aggregation program.

HB 1742 protects customers who generate their own electricity (like solar panel owners) from being accidentally enrolled in third-party power programs without their consent. It requires utilities to investigate such cases within 10 business days and restore affected customers to their standard utility service within 5 days if confirmed. For up to six months prior to restoration, utilities must apply retroactive net metering credits for electricity they exported to the grid but weren't credited for during the incorrect enrollment. This ensures customers aren't financially penalized for errors in enrollment.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProtects solar customer-generators' net metering rights, ensuring fair compensation for renewable energy exports and preventing forced enrollment in third-party programs, directly advancing distributed renewable energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProtects net metering for solar customers, enabling renewable energy adoption and grid credits, which supports clean energy infrastructure and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jul 15, 2026

SB 599: relative to the renewable energy fund.

SB 599 changes how leftover funds from electricity provider payments are used in New Hampshire's renewable energy fund. First, up to $1 million annually must cover administrative costs for the Department of Energy. Remaining funds must then support thermal and electrical renewable energy initiatives, but cannot be used for individual residential solar projects. Any leftover funds after these allocations are transferred to the state general fund. The bill applies to funds collected from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill allocates remaining renewable energy funds to thermal/electrical initiatives, advancing renewable infrastructure despite excluding residential solar projects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs renewable energy fund to support thermal/electrical initiatives (excluding residential solar), promoting clean energy and advancing environmental protection goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1290: relative to customer energy storage.

HB 1290 requires New Hampshire's Department of Energy to create rules for the installation, interconnection, and use of customer-owned energy storage systems (like home batteries). These rules will guide the Public Utilities Commission when approving utility tariffs and making decisions about customer compensation for such systems. The bill does not change existing net metering rules or electrical permit requirements for installers. It directly affects homeowners, businesses, and utilities by establishing a regulatory framework for customer energy storage. The rules must be adopted by the Department of Energy, with the Commission using them to approve tariffs and orders.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates rules for customer energy storage (home batteries), enabling renewable energy integration and grid modernization without restricting existing policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Solar Transmission

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