SB 539 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Biomass renewable energy classification
AI-generatedrelative to eligible biomass technology in the renewable portfolio standards.
Restructures the categorization of eligible biomass technologies under the renewable portfolio standards by aligning them to class III.AI-generated
Status
Referred to interim study (Senate) · January 29, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕Senate
- House
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill restructures how biomass technologies are categorized and eligible for renewable portfolio standard compliance in the state by aligning all eligible biomass technologies to class III.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Sen. Mark McConkeyRPrimeChair· Capital Budget
- Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
- Sen. Kevin AvardRChair· Energy and Natural Resources
- Sen. Howard PearlRVice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources
- Sen. Sharon CarsonRPresident of the Senate
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2026-01-081:00 pmSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
- Jan 8, 2026SenHearing: 01/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 46
- Jan 29, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 3
- Jan 29, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.