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HCR 4 · 2025 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Rejecting offshore wind projects

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relative to rejecting all offshore wind energy projects in the waters off the coast of New Hampshire and the Gulf of Maine.

Calls on the legislature to reject all offshore wind energy projects in New Hampshire's coastal waters and the Gulf of Maine until their ecological, fishing, and ratepayer impacts are fully understood.AI-generated

Status

Adopted · March 20, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Adopted

Analysis

This bill calls for the rejection of all offshore wind projects in and around the waters off the coast of New Hampshire and the Gulf of Maine until such time as there is a more complete understanding of the effect such projects may have on the ocean's ecosystem, the fishing industry, and electric ratepayers.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Douglas ThomasRPrimeVice Chair· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Lisa FreemanRAssistant Majority Whip
  • Rep. Jason OsborneRMajority Leader
  • Rep. JD BernardyRClerk· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader

Also: Rep. Jose CambrilsR, Rep. Aboul KhanR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR, Rep. Sheila SeidelR

Public testimony

255 signed in online · 84 wrote testimony

21% support79% oppose0% neutral

ForOffshore wind harms marine wildlife and the environment

AgainstOffshore wind fights climate change and cuts fossil-fuel use

AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.

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“I oppose any and all off shore wind projects in NH. We've seen the disastrous results of these projects off the coast of Cape Cod. They are expensive, provide very little energy, and are bad for the environment.…”
— Penny Percey, Nelsonsupports
“I oppose wind energy! They are unsightly, kill whales, and we have plenty of energy available we are not using!”
— ROBERT WARDELL, Hopkintonsupports
“NO offshore wind projects. For what they produce they are not worth the destruction. look at the history of malfunctions in other states that have utilized the. Dead whales, pieces breaking off etc. We have access to plenty of natural gas if pols will let it flow.”
— Debra Blake, Hooksettsupports
“Mining for coal and other unreplaceable resources is NOT the answer. This just increases the cost of electric to your constituents. No.”
— Jennifer Suitter, Merrimackopposes
“I support the consideration of offshore wind energy projects in the waters off the coast of New Hampshire and the Gulf of Maine.”
— Kristen Petricola, Keeneopposes
“Please oppose this chilling of free speech and putting it into a law. Such vaguely worded directives could prevent the government from getting advice and making sure that all citizens are included in decisions. these kinds of initiatives improve lives.”
— Sara Smith, Pembrokeopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-02-039:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyLOB 302-304Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 2 P. 17
  2. Feb 3, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/03/2025 10:30 am LOB 302-304
  3. Feb 3, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/03/2025 10:30 am LOB 302-304
  4. Feb 4, 2025HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 02/04/2025 (Vote 9-6; RC)
  5. Feb 6, 2025HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Mar 20, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA RC 195-149 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 89

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Documents (PDF)

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