The bill proposes the establishment of a commission to study the potential withdrawal of New Hampshire from ISO New England, which is responsible for electric grid operation, market administration, and power system planning in the region. The commission would consist of members from the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Senate, consumer advocate, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Energy, utility companies, and power producers representing various energy sources. The commission is tasked with evaluating the pros and cons of such a withdrawal and its impact on New Hampshire electric consumers, and it is expected to provide a report with findings and recommendations by December 1, 2023.

The bill outlines the composition and duties of the commission, including the process for selecting its members and chairperson, and the requirement for a quorum to conduct its business. It also specifies that legislative members will receive mileage reimbursement for their duties related to the commission. The bill includes a clause that repeals the section establishing the commission after the report is submitted, with the repeal taking effect on December 1, 2023. The remainder of the act would take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 362:4-e