SB 449 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Net metering for large customer-generators
AI-generated(New Title) relative to relative to the participation of large customer-generators in net metering and relative to energy storage in connection with net metering.
Directs electric distribution utilities to make alternative net metering tariffs available to eligible large customer-generators and authorizes energy storage in connection with net metering, directing the department of energy to adopt related installation and interconnection rules.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · April 23, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓Senate
- ✕House
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill requires large customer-generators participating in net metering to consume at least 33 percent of their own generation.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
- Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
- Sen. Kevin AvardRChair· Energy and Natural Resources
- Sen. Howard PearlRVice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources
- Sen. David RochefortRChair· Health and Human Services
- Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
- Sen. Denise RicciardiRDeputy Majority Leader
- Sen. Daryl AbbasRPresident Pro Tempore
- Rep. Michael MoffettRChair· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Also: Sen. David WattersD, Sen. Tim McGoughR
Public testimony
109 signed in online · 45 wrote testimony
98% support2% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“This bi-partisan approach to securing more renewable energy for our business community in New Hampshire will benefit ratepayers and many private sector businesses. Please vote in favor of this bill and provide a positive committee report.”
“I’m a constituent from Manchester, and I’m writing to ask for your support on SB449, SB538, and SB540. These bills will help lower energy costs, expand access to clean energy, and support local investment in our communities.…”
“I’m a constituent from Littleton, and I’m writing to ask for your support on SB449. This bill will help lower energy costs, expand access to clean energy, and support local investment in our communities. Please support this bills as it moves through the House.…”
“This bill requires large customer-generators participating in net metering to consume at least 33 percent of their own generation. I am opposed to having a bill that requires someone to consume more than they need, which is what this bill does.”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-01-139:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
- 2026-04-069:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing
- 2026-04-139:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
- Jan 13, 2026SenHearing: 01/13/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 48
- Mar 12, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1000s, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9
- Mar 12, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1000s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
- Mar 12, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1000s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
- Mar 12, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 8 P. 114
- Apr 6, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/06/2026 09:00 am GP 229
- Apr 13, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/13/2026 09:00 am GP 229
- Apr 13, 2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/13/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
- Apr 15, 2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1439h
- Apr 23, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 181-158 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 68
Coverage
No reporting linked yet.
Documents (PDF)
- Introducedversion
- As Amended by the Senateversion
- Amendment 2026-1000samendment
- Amendment 2026-1439hamendment
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.