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SB 599 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Renewable energy fund allocation rules

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relative to the renewable energy fund.

Directs remaining renewable energy fund moneys to first cover department of energy administrative costs up to $1,000,000, allocates the remainder to thermal and electrical renewable energy initiatives, and prohibits use of remaining funds for individual residential solar initiatives.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 15, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill requires that remaining moneys from certain electricity provider payments made to the renewable energy fund shall first be used by the department of energy for administrative costs up to $1,000,000, with the remainder to be used to support thermal and electrical renewable energy initiatives. The bill also prohibits any remaining moneys from being used to support individual residential solar initiatives.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Howard PearlRPrimeVice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference

Also: Sen. David WattersD, Rep. Maureen MooneyR, Rep. Keith ErfR

Public testimony

33 signed in online · 11 wrote testimony

3% support97% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Thermal and solar should be paid for privately, not with tax payer money. The ROI is not fiscally responsible.”
— Cory Stone, DOVERopposes
“It is so important to strengthen the energy supply for New Hampshire residents, and make it more economical.”
— Virginia Riege-Blackman, Chichesteropposes
“Money designated for Renewable Energy Funds should not be swept into the General Fund. It should remain available for Renewable Energy Projects. It should then be USED for Renewable Energy Projects, rather than left unused.”
— Susan Richman, Durhamopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-081:00 pmSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
  • 2026-04-0710:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-04-139:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
  2. Jan 8, 2026SenHearing: 01/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:45 pm; SC 46
  3. Feb 19, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 4-1; CC; SC 6
  4. Feb 19, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 5 P. 127
  6. Apr 7, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/07/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
  7. Apr 13, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/13/2026 09:00 am GP 229
  8. Apr 13, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 04/13/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  9. Apr 15, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  10. Apr 23, 2026HouseFLAM # 2026-1608h (Rep. McGhee): AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 74
  11. Apr 23, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1608h: MA VV HJ 11 P. 74
  12. Apr 23, 2026SenSen. Avard Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; (In Recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
  13. Apr 23, 2026SenPresident Appoints: Senators Avard, Pearl, Watters; (In Recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
  14. May 7, 2026HouseHouse Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Vose): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 39
  15. May 7, 2026HouseSpeaker Appoints: Reps. Vose, D. Thomas, Bernardy, McGhee 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 39
  16. May 15, 2026SenCommittee of Conference Meeting: 05/15/2026, 10:00 am, Room 159, GP
  17. May 28, 2026HouseConference Committee Report # 2026-1990c Filed 05/28/2026; As Amended by the Senate HC 22
  18. Jun 4, 2026HouseConference Committee Report 2026-1990c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  19. Jun 4, 2026SenConference Committee Report # 2026-1990c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
  20. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
  21. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
  22. Jul 10, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 07/10/2026; Chapter 317; Effective 07/10/2026

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Documents (PDF)

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