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HB 1535 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Renewable energy class clarification

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relative to clarifying eligible renewable energy classes under the renewable portfolio standard.

Clarifies eligibility criteria for certain thermal energy sources to qualify as class I renewable energy under the renewable portfolio standard.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 24, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill clarifies eligibility criteria for certain thermal energy sources within class I renewable energy.

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
  • Sen. Suzanne PrentissDAssistant Democratic Leader

Public testimony

48 signed in online · 6 wrote testimony

98% support2% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support this bill which will restore Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) eligibility for electricity generated from landfill gas and biodigesters, correcting an exclusion that impacted New Hampshire’s ability to fully value biogenic methane.…”
— Nancy Miles, Hanoversupports
“Here's another "NO-Brainer" to support. Let's go guys!! Remember, the planet is buring!!!”
— Melinda Stucker, Hanoversupports
“I support this bill because I think it corrects an exclusion that impacted New Hampshire’s ability to fully value biogenic methane.”
— Shirley Montgomery, Hanoversupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-099:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-03-249:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/07/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 24
  2. Feb 9, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/09/2026 09:00 am GP 229
  3. Feb 9, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/09/2026 09:00 am GP 229
  4. Feb 9, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 02/09/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 27
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 35
  6. Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6
  7. Mar 24, 2026SenHearing: 03/24/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 11
  8. Apr 9, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1306s, 04/09/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 13
  9. Apr 9, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1306s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
  10. Apr 9, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1306s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
  11. May 7, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1306s (Rep. Vose): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 5
  12. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  13. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  14. Jun 19, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 174; eff. 06/19/2026

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Documents (PDF)

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