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HB 1741 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Utility coordination of distributed energy resources

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relative to the enrollment and use of distributed energy resource aggregations by electric utilities.

Establishes a distributed power plant program requiring electric utilities to coordinate distributed energy resources for grid services, with commission oversight, incentive payments, cost recovery, and performance targets.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes a distributed power plant program requiring electric utilities to coordinate distributed energy resources for grid services, with commission oversight, incentive payments, cost recovery mechanisms, and performance targets.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Tony CaplanDPrime
  • Rep. Thomas CormenDDeputy Ranking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy
  • Rep. Kat McGheeDRanking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy
  • Rep. John CloutierDRanking Member· Public Works and Highways

Also: Rep. Lucius ParshallD, Rep. Wendy ThomasD, Sen. Donovan FentonD

Public testimony

20 signed in online · 6 wrote testimony

90% support10% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Solar United Neighbors (SUN) Action is a national nonprofit that represents the needs and interests of solar owners and supporters across the country. We work to create a clean, resilient, and equitable energy system.…”
— Shannon Anderson, Washington · Solar United Neighbors Actionsupports
“Please support HB1741. Distributed energy resources and distributed power plants would improve grid resilience, shave peak demand, reduce ratepayer costs, and limit reliance on fossil-fuel peaker plants while bettering system reliability.…”
— Ann Shedd, KEENEsupports
“Supporting distributed energy resource aggregation increases grid resilience, lowers costs for ratepayers, and accelerates the transition to clean energy while expanding access to community-based energy solutions.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Machestersupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2710:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-02-093:00 pmHouse 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. 34
  2. Jan 27, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  3. Feb 9, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/09/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
  4. Feb 9, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/09/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 7 P. 38
  5. Feb 11, 2026HouseMinority : Refer for Interim Study
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseLay HB1741 on Table (Rep. Vose): MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 103

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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