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HB 1733 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Electric rate reconciliation charge limits

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(New Title) relative to the reconciliation of default electric service rates.

Prohibits utilities from collecting default electric service cost reconciliations through non-bypassable charges unless the public utilities commission finds extraordinary circumstances through an adjudicative proceeding.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 22, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill clarifies that cost reconciliation for competitive electricity supply must occur within default service rates and cannot be recovered from customers who leave default service.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Michael HarringtonRPrime

Public testimony

3 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony

67% support33% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support this bill to true up any over or under collections within the default service rate. Hopefully, if this is done in a timely manner, any markets conditions that may have impacted the actual cost of energy will be explained and understood by the customer.…”
— Lisa Sweet, Ryesupports
“I oppose HB 1733 because expanding utility cost-recovery mechanisms for competitive supply risks shifting market volatility onto ratepayers. Default service procurement should prioritize affordability, transparency, and consumer protection”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchesteropposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-1010:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-1710:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-03-249:00 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. 33
  2. Feb 10, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/10/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
  3. Feb 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  4. Feb 17, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0752h 02/17/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 9 P. 28
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0752h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 37
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0752h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 37
  7. Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6
  8. Mar 24, 2026SenHearing: 03/24/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 11
  9. Apr 16, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1429s, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14A
  10. Apr 16, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1429s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
  11. Apr 16, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1429s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
  12. May 7, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1429s (Rep. Vose): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 5
  13. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  14. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  15. Jun 16, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 06/16/2026; Chapter 147; eff.06/16/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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