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HB 1455 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Defining reliable and affordable energy

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relative to the criteria for reliable energy sources.

Establishes state energy security and clean energy standards defining eligible 'affordable,' 'reliable,' and 'dispatchable' energy sources, prioritizing domestic and hydrocarbon-inclusive generation for state programs.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes energy security and clean energy standards by defining eligible energy sources for state programs, prioritizing domestic and dispatchable generation, and requiring that energy used in New Hampshire be affordable, reliable, and include hydrocarbons.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Jeanine NotterRPrimeAssistant Majority Leader
  • Rep. JD BernardyRClerk· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Michael VoseRChair· Science, Technology and Energy

Also: Rep. Rita MattsonR, Rep. John SchnellerR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR

Public testimony

379 signed in online · 185 wrote testimony

2% support98% oppose0% neutral

ForBill will help lower energy costs

AgainstGeneral preference for renewables, opposition to any mandate

AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.

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“I would like to express my support for HB 1455, a forward-thinking piece of legislation that addresses critical issues concerning New Hampshire’s energy security, affordability, and reliability.…”
— Parker Beauchemin, Bedfordsupports
“Please support this Bill to hopefully help reduce energy costs for citizens.”
— Rachel Paluch, Altonsupports
“NH bills should not be picking winners and losers in the energy markets. Solar, wind and batteries, in combination or alone, are faster, cheaper and more flexible than fossil fuels or nuclear energy.…”
— Sierra Club NH Corkery, Concord · Sierra Club NH Chapteropposes
“This bill attempts to rig the energy marketplace in favor of nuclear and petroleum products, in the face of markets and public preferences that are trending in favor of renewable sources.…”
— Christopher Morgan, Tamworthopposes
“I oppose this bill because modern energy codes lower long-term costs by reducing energy bills and protecting homeowners from inefficient construction. Rolling back these standards would lock in higher expenses for decades and weaken New Hampshire’s economic competitiveness.”
— Catherine Bushueff, Sunapeeopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-269:30 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearingcancelled
  • 2026-01-299:30 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 158Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 21
  2. Jan 26, 2026House==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/26/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
  3. Jan 29, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2026 03:00 pm GP 158
  4. Jan 29, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/29/2026 03:00 pm GP 158
  5. Feb 9, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/09/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 27
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 35

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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