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HB 1542 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Study on renewable energy standards

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(Third New Title) establishing a committee to study New Hampshire's electric renewable portfolio standard and the renewable energy fund.

Establishes a legislative study committee to examine New Hampshire's electric renewable portfolio standard and renewable energy fund and report recommendations, including possible restructuring, to the legislature by November 1, 2026.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill sets the payment cost for the alternative option to the renewable energy fund to $0.

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. Keith AmmonRMajority Floor Leader
  • Rep. JD BernardyRClerk· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Ross BerryRChair· Election Law
  • Rep. Douglas ThomasRVice Chair· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Michael VoseRChair· Science, Technology and Energy

Also: Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR

Public testimony

121 signed in online · 53 wrote testimony

3% support97% oppose0% neutral

ForRPS/REF is a costly subsidy that distorts energy markets

AgainstZeroing ACP would gut the Renewable Energy Fund

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“Yes Ending dysfunctional parts of the green new deal that is wrecking NH energy markets needs killed. Yet another subsidy program pushed by the feds that does more harm than good.”
— tom luther, claremontsupports
“I am Chairman of Essex Hydro Associates (EHA) and a multiyear past President of Granite State Hydro Associates. I have been involved in the hydroelectric business in NH since before enactment of the RPS program.…”
— Richard Norman, Penacook · Essex Hydro Asso LLCopposes
“I urge you to support this bill as it prohibits products from intentionally adding polyfluoroalkyl substances.”
— Judith Lindsey, Candiaopposes
“to destabilize NH energy markets is to hurt rate payers - please oppose”
— Abby Evankow, Gorhamopposes

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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-209:30 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-01-273:00 pmHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-03-0210:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0210:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0211:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-03-021:00 pmHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0910:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0910:30 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0910:45 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0910:45 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-04-149:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 25
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
  3. Jan 27, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/27/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
  4. Feb 2, 2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0241h (NT) (Vote 10-6; RC) HC 6 P. 19
  5. Feb 2, 2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Feb 12, 2026HouseLay HB1542 on Table (Rep. McGhee): MF RC 160-188 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 63
  7. Feb 12, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0241h (NT): AA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 62
  8. Feb 12, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0241h: MA RC 189-157 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 65
  9. Feb 12, 2026HouseReferred to Ways and Means 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 67
  10. Mar 2, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/02/2026 11:00 am GP 159
  11. Mar 2, 2026House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 03/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
  12. Mar 9, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/09/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  13. Mar 9, 2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/09/2026 10:30 am GP 159
  14. Mar 9, 2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1085h (NT) 03/09/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  15. Mar 13, 2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  16. Mar 26, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1085h (NT): AA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 44
  17. Mar 26, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1085h: MA RC 189-162 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 44
  18. Mar 26, 2026SenIntroduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7
  19. Apr 14, 2026SenHearing: 04/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 14
  20. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1726s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17
  21. May 7, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1726s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  22. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1726s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  23. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1726s (Reps. Vose, Janigian): MA DV 189-148 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 22

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