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HB 1738 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Regional greenhouse gas initiative changes

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(Second New Title) relative to ratepayer benefits from the regional greenhouse gas initiative and relative to energy procurement and nuclear regulatory duties.

Changes carbon dioxide emissions budget allowances and cost containment trigger prices for 2027 through 2030 and beyond, modifies nuclear development coordinator duties, defines advanced nuclear reactor, and extends and modifies requirements for electric distribution utility energy procurement agreements.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 20, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill changes the carbon dioxide emissions budget allowances for 2027 through 2030 and thereafter, and creates 2 cost containment allowance levels and the trigger price at which the department releases allowances for years 2027 through 2030 and thereafter.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Michael HarringtonRPrime
  • Rep. Kat McGheeDRanking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy
  • Rep. Michael VoseRChair· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader

Also: Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

56 signed in online · 10 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“We need to remain a part a part of RGGI. Withdrawing would in fact only raise our electric rates!”
— Barbara Callaway, Hanoversupports
“Despite what our federal government is promoting, clean energy is needed.”
— Janet Flanders, Hanoversupports
“Please support NH's continued participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) . RGGI has been a powerful driver of the region’s transition to cleaner sources of electrical generation. A small portion of the proceeds help fund NH Saves.…”
— Ann Shedd, KEENEsupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2710:00 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
  • 2026-04-091:00 pmSenate 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. Jan 27, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
  3. Jan 27, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/27/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
  4. Jan 27, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 01/27/2026 (Vote 16-0; RC) HC 6 P. 20
  5. Feb 12, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 67
  6. Feb 12, 2026HouseReferred to Ways and Means 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 67
  7. Mar 2, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/02/2026 11:00 am GP 159
  8. Mar 2, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
  9. Mar 2, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/02/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  10. Mar 26, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 4
  11. Mar 26, 2026SenIntroduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7
  12. Apr 9, 2026SenHearing: 04/09/2026, Room 103, SH, 02:10 pm; SC 13
  13. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1735s, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-1; SC 17
  14. May 14, 2026SenSpecial Order to 05/14/2026, Without Objection, MA; 05/07/2026 SJ 11
  15. May 14, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1735s, 05/14/2026, Vote 3-1; SC 18
  16. May 14, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1735s, AF, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  17. May 14, 2026SenSen. Watters Floor Amendment # 2026-1931s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  18. May 14, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1931s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  19. May 14, 2026HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1931s (Reps. Vose, Janigian): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 150
  20. May 14, 2026HouseSpeaker Appoints: Reps. Vose, D. Thomas, Janigian, McGhee 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 150
  21. May 14, 2026SenSen. Avard Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
  22. May 14, 2026SenPresident Appoints: Senators Avard, Pearl, Watters; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
  23. May 26, 2026HouseConference Committee Meeting: 05/26/2026 09:30 am GP 228
  24. May 21, 2026HouseConferee Change: Rep. Ford Replaces Rep. Janigian 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 35
  25. Jun 4, 2026SenConference Committee Report Filed, # 2026-2069c; 06/04/2026
  26. Jun 4, 2026SenConference Committee Report # 2026-2069c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
  27. Jun 4, 2026HouseConference Committee Report 2026-2069c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  28. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2190e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  29. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2190e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  30. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  31. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
  32. Jul 15, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 332; eff. 09/13/2026

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Documents (PDF)

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