HB 1722 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee
Rules for large electric facility customers
AI-generatedrelative to consumer protections and energy classifications for large-use electric facilities.
Creates a regulatory framework for large-energy-use retail electricity facilities, directing the public utilities commission to establish a separate customer classification, set cost-based tariffs, and regulate long-term contracts.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 12, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕House
- Senate
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill creates a regulatory framework for large-energy-use retail electricity facilities, directs the public utilities commission to develop a separate classification for such customers, set cost-based tariffs, and regulate long-term contracts to prevent adverse cost impacts on other ratepayers.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
Also: Rep. Tony CaplanD, Rep. Wendy ThomasD
Public testimony
Hearings
- 2026-02-091:00 pmHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing
- 2026-02-1710:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 33
- Feb 9, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/09/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
- Feb 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Feb 17, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 107
- Feb 25, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
- Mar 12, 2026HouseSpecial Order next order of business (Rep. Weber): MA DV 214-126 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 87
- Mar 12, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 185-156 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 87
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.