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HB 1748 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

New energy efficiency authority

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establishing the New Hampshire energy efficiency and resource development authority.

Establishes the New Hampshire energy efficiency and resource development authority to oversee energy efficiency initiatives and resource development within the state.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes the New Hampshire energy efficiency and resource development authority.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Joe SweeneyRPrimeDeputy Majority Leader
  • Rep. Joe AlexanderRChair· Housing
  • Rep. Ross BerryRChair· Election Law

Public testimony

6 signed in online · 3 wrote testimony

33% support67% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Energy efficiency is the cheapest and most equitable energy resource. A dedicated authority can reduce long-term costs for ratepayers while supporting climate and grid resilience goals.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchestersupports
“I always fear the formation and transfer of authority to boards. I can figure out the impact of fuel economy, heat efficiency, etc. online or by hand with minimal effort. Why do we need this? Seems rather redundant at first glance.”
— tom luther, claremontopposes
“We cannot cede control of our energy future to advocates of fossil fuels. Doing so would ignore decades of reputable science as well as our own personal experience of a dangerously warming planet. This bill is short-sighted and destructive. Please vote it ITL.”
— Martha Jane Rich, Enfieldopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-021:00 pmHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-02-093:00 pmHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-06-029:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-06-029:30 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 34
  2. Feb 2, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/02/2026 01:30 pm GP 229
  3. Feb 9, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/09/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
  4. Feb 9, 2026HouseMajority : Refer for Interim Study 02/09/2026 (Vote 14-3; RC) HC 7 P. 38
  5. Feb 11, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 103
  7. Jun 2, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 06/02/2026 09:00 am GP 229
  8. Jun 2, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 06/02/2026 09:30 am GP 229

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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