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HB 672 · 2025 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Off-grid electricity provider category

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to allow for off-grid electricity providers in New Hampshire.

Defines 'off-grid electricity providers' and establishes a distinct regulatory category for them, exempting such providers from certain regulations as long as they remain independent of the regulated electric grid.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · August 11, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill defines "off-grid electricity providers" and establishes a specific category for off-grid electricity providers, exempting them from certain regulations as long as they remain independent from the regulated electric grid.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

““Begins operations” means the date on which the off-grid electricity provider first generates, transmits, distributes, or sells electricity within the state.”
RSA 374:3-c
“An off-grid electricity provider that begins operations on or after the effective date of this section shall be exempt from RSA Title XXXIV.”
RSA 374:3-c
“Each off-grid electricity provider shall remain subject to all other applicable laws and regulations, such as municipal and state highway safety regulations, and RSA 162-H, unless specifically excluded from those laws or regulations by a separate act.”
RSA 374:3-c

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Michael VoseRPrimeChair· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Keith AmmonRMajority Floor Leader
  • Rep. JD BernardyRClerk· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Thomas CormenDDeputy Ranking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy
  • Rep. Gregory HillRChair· Legislative Administration
  • Rep. Jeanine NotterRAssistant Majority Leader
  • Rep. Jason OsborneRMajority Leader
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Howard PearlRVice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources

Also: Rep. Donald McFarlaneR, Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

15 signed in online · 3 wrote testimony

47% support53% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I urge you to SUPPORT HB672. This bill will allow for off-grid electricity providers to operate in New Hampshire. This bill is important to Granite Staters as the cost of electricity rates continue to rise for everyone and this would create alternatives within our state.…”
— James Gardner, Keenesupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 10, 2025Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy6:30:50–6:33:583m 8slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Mar 4, 2025Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy2:58:36–2:59:3458slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0627h — roll call; Full Committee Work Session; Executive Session
  • Mar 20, 2025Floor debateHouse floor7:22:34–7:26:073m 33slocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0627h — adopted, division 215-132; Amendment # 2025-0627h — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 1, 2025Public hearingSenate Energy and Natural Resources1:06:52–1:10:253m 33slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • May 8, 2025Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1812s; Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-1812s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2025-1812s — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 12, 2025Floor debateHouse floor2:22:06–2:29:567m 50slocated in the stream transcriptHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1812s (Rep. Vose) — adopted, roll call 185-151
  • Jun 26, 2025Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2912e Adopted — voice vote; Enrolled Adopted — voice vote
  • Jun 26, 2025Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2912e — adopted, voice vote; Enrolled (in recess)

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 3 P. 22
  2. Feb 10, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/10/2025 02:30 pm LOB 302-304
  3. Mar 4, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/04/2025 10:30 am LOB 302-304
  4. Mar 4, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/04/2025 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
  5. Mar 4, 2025HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0627h 03/04/2025 (Vote 12-5; RC)
  6. Mar 10, 2025HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  7. Mar 20, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0627h: AA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 87
  8. Mar 20, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0627h: MA DV 215-132 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 88
  9. Mar 20, 2025SenIntroduced 03/20/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 9
  10. Apr 1, 2025SenHearing: 04/01/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 15
  11. May 8, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1812s, 05/08/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 20
  12. May 8, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-1812s, AA, VV; 05/08/2025; SJ 12
  13. May 8, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-1812s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/08/2025; SJ 12
  14. Jun 12, 2025HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1812s (Rep. Vose): MA RC 185-151 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 15
  15. Jun 26, 2025SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2912e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/26/2025); SJ 18
  16. Jun 26, 2025HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2912e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 60
  17. Jun 26, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
  18. Jun 26, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 63
  19. Aug 1, 2025HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 08/01/2025; Chapter 285; eff. 08/01/2025

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.