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HB 1722 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Rules for large electric facility customers

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relative 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
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. 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

Rep. Kat McGheeDPrimeRanking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader

Also: Rep. Tony CaplanD, Rep. Wendy ThomasD

Public testimony

11 signed in online

91% support9% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

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

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 33
  2. Feb 9, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/09/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
  3. Feb 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  4. Feb 17, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 107
  5. Feb 25, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  6. Mar 12, 2026HouseSpecial Order next order of business (Rep. Weber): MA DV 214-126 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 87
  7. 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.