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HB 1534 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Electric utility default service rules

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relative to utility default service.

Clarifies policy principles governing electric utility default service, including default service rates and recovery for over- or under-collection.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill clarifies certain policy principles regarding electric utility default service, including default service rates and recovery for over- or under- collection.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Thomas CormenDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy
  • Rep. Kat McGheeDRanking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy

Also: Rep. Tony CaplanD, Rep. Will DarbyD, Rep. Chris MunsD, Rep. Wendy ThomasD

Public testimony

64 signed in online · 12 wrote testimony

98% support2% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support protecting customers on community power and competitive suppliers from having to pay extra costs.”
— Greg Marsello, Jacksonsupports
“Amends electric restructuring policy principles for default service rates and recovery for over- & under-collection. ("Default service" is the supply for anyone who doesn't use an alternative supplier or community power provider.)…”
— Richard DeMark, Meredithsupports
“This is important to me as a homeowner who made a large investment in solar panels even though I couldn't qualify for the 30% tax credit. Reimbursing me for the electricity I produce is the only way for me to recover my investment.…”
— Patricia Martin, Rindgesupports
“Default service exists to protect consumers. Any changes must clearly benefit ratepayers, not utility profits”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchesteropposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-0310:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-02-1710:00 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. 24
  2. Feb 3, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/03/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
  3. Feb 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  4. Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 9 P. 27
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 35

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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