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HB 1535 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Renewable energy class clarification

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relative to clarifying eligible renewable energy classes under the renewable portfolio standard.

Clarifies eligibility criteria for certain thermal energy sources to qualify as class I renewable energy under the renewable portfolio standard.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 24, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill clarifies eligibility criteria for certain thermal energy sources within class I renewable energy.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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

“Geothermal energy, but for useful thermal energy, the unit must begin operation after January 1, 2013.”
Section 174:1
“Methane gas, but for useful thermal energy, the unit must begin operation after January 1, 2013.”
Section 174:2
“Solar thermal energy, but for useful thermal energy, the unit must begin operation after January 1, 2013.”
Section 174:3

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Thomas CormenDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy
  • Sen. Suzanne PrentissDAssistant Democratic Leader

Public testimony

48 signed in online · 6 wrote testimony

98% support2% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support this bill which will restore Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) eligibility for electricity generated from landfill gas and biodigesters, correcting an exclusion that impacted New Hampshire’s ability to fully value biogenic methane.…”
— Nancy Miles, Hanoversupports
“Here's another "NO-Brainer" to support. Let's go guys!! Remember, the planet is buring!!!”
— Melinda Stucker, Hanoversupports
“I support this bill because I think it corrects an exclusion that impacted New Hampshire’s ability to fully value biogenic methane.”
— Shirley Montgomery, Hanoversupports

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

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 9, 2026Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy2:21:35–2:22:1237slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Public Hearing; Executive Session
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Mar 24, 2026Public hearingSenate Energy and Natural Resources1:58:49–2:00:552m 6slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Apr 9, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1306s; Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1306s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2026-1306s — adopted, voice vote
  • May 7, 2026Floor debateHouse floor35:28–36:521m 24slocated in the stream transcriptHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1306s (Rep. Vose) — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 4, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

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

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/07/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 24
  2. Feb 9, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/09/2026 09:00 am GP 229
  3. Feb 9, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/09/2026 09:00 am GP 229
  4. Feb 9, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 02/09/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 27
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 35
  6. Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6
  7. Mar 24, 2026SenHearing: 03/24/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 11
  8. Apr 9, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1306s, 04/09/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 13
  9. Apr 9, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1306s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
  10. Apr 9, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1306s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
  11. May 7, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1306s (Rep. Vose): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 5
  12. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  13. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  14. Jun 19, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 174; eff. 06/19/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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