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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.

In the bill's words

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

““Affordable” means the lowest cost method of providing electricity, accounting for the full lifecycle cost of each generation source.”
RSA 374-I:2
“The department of energy, in consultation with the public utilities commission, shall prioritize energy security and affordability by:”
RSA 374-I:3
“Reliable energy sources shall be dispatchable to meet customer demand at all times of day and during all seasons; include energy generated by hydrocarbons; and, demonstrate grid stability by maintaining continuously dispatchable output, adjusting generation within one hour to stabilize the grid, and providing backup to renewable sources during periods of low availability.”
RSA 374-I:4
“For the purposes of any state program that funds “green energy” or “clean energy” initiatives, the following shall apply:”
RSA 374-I:5

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

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 9, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate17–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 5, 2026HouseVoice voteInexpedient to Legislateadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 29, 2026Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy5:32:49–5:39:166m 27slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing; Executive Session
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamInexpedient to Legislate — adopted, voice vote

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

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.