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HB 1475 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Study of electric distribution cost structure

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directing the department of energy to study the portion of electric distribution costs attributable to fixed versus usage-based charges.

Directs the department of energy to study the fixed and variable components of electric distribution costs, evaluate specific cost categories, and report its findings.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
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Analysis

This bill directs the department of energy to study the fixed and variable components of electric distribution costs in New Hampshire, evaluate specific cost categories, and report its findings.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Michael HarringtonRPrime
  • Rep. Lex BerezhnyRAssistant Majority Leader
  • Rep. JD BernardyRClerk· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Douglas ThomasRVice Chair· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Michael VoseRChair· Science, Technology and Energy

Public testimony

9 signed in online · 5 wrote testimony

44% support44% oppose11% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“As written, this bill is very dangerous as it would allow the distribution cost to be the same for all users regardless of energy use since all existing infrastructure is a fixed cost which arguably is necessary for all users.…”
— Roy Schweiker, Concordopposes
“Allowing people to choose their source of energy is the best method from a democratic perspective, for freedom of choice, and as part of a free market system. Why in the Live Free or Die state would we not allow people to make their own choices when there is no harm to others?…”
— Ruth Smith, Canterburyopposes
“Fixed charges disproportionately harm low-income households and undermine energy efficiency and rooftop solar. This study is essential for affordability and equity.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchesterneutral

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
  • 2026-02-033:00 pmHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 22
  2. Jan 26, 2026House==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/26/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
  3. Jan 27, 2026House==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/27/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
  4. Jan 29, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2026 01:00 pm GP 158
  5. Feb 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/03/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
  6. Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 7 P. 20
  7. Feb 19, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 31

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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