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HB 710 · 2025 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Utility ownership of advanced nuclear resources

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(New Title) 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.

Authorizes electric utilities to own, operate, and offer advanced nuclear resources, sets limits on distributed generation investment, clarifies energy coordinator duties, and allows multi-year power purchase RFPs coordinated with other New England states.AI-generated

Status

Died — conference committee did not agree · June 19, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill defines "advanced nuclear resource" (ANR) and includes ANR options alongside renewable energy sources for utility services, sets limitations and guidelines for investments in distributed electric generation, and clarifies the coordinator's duties in nuclear development and regulatory activities.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

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. Lex BerezhnyRAssistant Majority Leader
  • Rep. JD BernardyRClerk· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Jeanine NotterRAssistant Majority Leader
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Howard PearlRVice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources

Also: Rep. Donald McFarlaneR, Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

22 signed in online · 5 wrote testimony

27% support64% oppose9% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I am against cloud seeding and weather manipulation. Please pass this bill for cleaner air, water and better soil for my farm.”
— Stephanie Davis, Greenvillesupports
“I am opposed to this bill as it is a threat to New Hampshire’s economy and future prosperity. More nuclear plants are closing than being constructed because of the availability of cheaper sources of energy.…”
— Janet Lucas, Camptonopposes
“We still have no known way to safely store nuclear waste. It seems a very crazy way to produce energy when there are so many safety risks involved with nuclear power. What is the plan for all the nuclear waste we currently have produced? and you want to produce even more?…”
— Briane Pinkson, Cornishopposes
“Respectfully, the Seabrook tomb is a weighty legacy. No new SMR should be considered in NH legislation until the existing reactor is decommissioned and all the 40 years of storage casks with hot radioactive fuel are removed from the last nuclear reactor site in New England.…”
— Jaroslav Hutar, Durhamopposes
“I like many things of this bill, especially advancing nuclear, but this issue of renewables, and any designation thereof now negates some of the benefits of HCR2. In 3 III where the language is “ . . . 3 or 8 percent . . .” is limiting.…”
— Gordon Springate, Wiltonneutral

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-02-119:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-03-0410:30 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-03-041:00 pmHouse Science, Technology and EnergyLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-04-019:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 3 P. 24
  2. Feb 11, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2025 01:00 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 # 2025-0716h 03/04/2025 (Vote 14-3; RC)
  6. Mar 10, 2025HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  7. Mar 20, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0716h: AA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 88
  8. Mar 20, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0716h: MA DV 259-85 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 89
  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, 10:00 am; SC 15
  11. May 22, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2163s, 05/22/2025, Vote 4-1; SC 22
  12. May 22, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-2163s, AF, VV; 05/22/2025; SJ 14
  13. May 22, 2025SenSen. Avard Floor Amendment # 2025-2329s, AA, VV; 05/22/2025; SJ 14
  14. May 22, 2025SenSen. Rosenwald Floor Amendment # 2025-2257s, AF, VV; 05/22/2025; SJ 14
  15. May 22, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-2329s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/22/2025; SJ 14
  16. May 22, 2025HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2329s and Requests CofC (Rep. S. Smith): MA VV 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 53
  17. May 22, 2025HouseSpeaker Appoints: Reps. Vose, Harrington, Bernardy, McGhee 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 53
  18. Jun 5, 2025SenSen. Avard Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
  19. Jun 5, 2025SenPresident Appoints: Senators Avard, Pearl, Watters; (In Recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
  20. Jun 12, 2025SenConferee Change; Senator McConkey Replaces Senator Avard; SJ 17
  21. Jun 16, 2025HouseConference Committee Meeting: 06/16/2025 10:30 am LOB 206-208
  22. Jul 8, 2025HouseConference Committee Report: Not Filed HJ 17
  23. Jun 19, 2025SenConference Committee Report; Not Signed Off; SJ 16

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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