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HB 1741 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Utility coordination of distributed energy resources

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relative to the enrollment and use of distributed energy resource aggregations by electric utilities.

Establishes a distributed power plant program requiring electric utilities to coordinate distributed energy resources for grid services, with commission oversight, incentive payments, cost recovery, and performance targets.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes a distributed power plant program requiring electric utilities to coordinate distributed energy resources for grid services, with commission oversight, incentive payments, cost recovery mechanisms, and performance targets.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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

““Aggregator” means a third-party entity that enrolls customers in a distributed power plant (DPP) program and coordinates distributed energy resources (DER) operations.”
RSA 362-A:10
“The commission shall conduct an adjudicated proceeding with stakeholder input and approve or modify each proposal within 100 days.”
RSA 362-A:11
“Utilities may recover prudent costs associated with DPP program implementation and performance payments and related costs shall be recovered through commission-approved mechanisms, including reasonable interest on working capital.”
RSA 362-A:12
“The commission shall set annual targets for system peak reduction over a 5-year period, with financial rewards and potential penalties.”
RSA 362-A:13

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Tony CaplanDPrime
  • Rep. Thomas CormenDDeputy Ranking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy
  • Rep. Kat McGheeDRanking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy
  • Rep. John CloutierDRanking Member· Public Works and Highways

Also: Rep. Lucius ParshallD, Rep. Wendy ThomasD, Sen. Donovan FentonD

Public testimony

20 signed in online · 6 wrote testimony

90% support10% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Solar United Neighbors (SUN) Action is a national nonprofit that represents the needs and interests of solar owners and supporters across the country. We work to create a clean, resilient, and equitable energy system.…”
— Shannon Anderson, Washington · Solar United Neighbors Actionsupports
“Please support HB1741. Distributed energy resources and distributed power plants would improve grid resilience, shave peak demand, reduce ratepayer costs, and limit reliance on fossil-fuel peaker plants while bettering system reliability.…”
— Ann Shedd, KEENEsupports
“Supporting distributed energy resource aggregation increases grid resilience, lowers costs for ratepayers, and accelerates the transition to clean energy while expanding access to community-based energy solutions.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Machestersupports

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
  • Feb 9, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate9–8
    Overall
    53% yea
  • Feb 19, 2026HouseVoice voteLay HB1741 on Table (Rep. Vose)adopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 27, 2026Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy8:16–13:195m 3slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 9, 2026Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy6:43:49–6:46:312m 42slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate — roll call; Executive Session
  • Feb 19, 2026Floor debateHouse floor5:27:09–5:28:341m 25slocated in the stream transcriptLay HB1741 on Table (Rep. Vose) — adopted, voice vote

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

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 34
  2. Jan 27, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  3. Feb 9, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/09/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
  4. Feb 9, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/09/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 7 P. 38
  5. Feb 11, 2026HouseMinority : Refer for Interim Study
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseLay HB1741 on Table (Rep. Vose): MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 103

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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