The bill HB 1465-FN proposes amendments to New Hampshire's laws to enhance the oversight and development of nuclear energy and offshore wind energy. It requires the Department of Energy to conduct ongoing studies on nuclear energy, including advanced nuclear reactors, and to report on their findings every three years starting December 1, 2025. The bill also changes the name of the Office of Offshore Wind Industry Development to include Energy Innovation, reflecting a broader scope of responsibilities. Additionally, it updates the language in the law to align with federal regulations and modern terminology, such as replacing "he" with "the person" and "Atomic Energy" with "Nuclear Regulatory."

The bill repeals and reenacts RSA 162-B:3 and RSA 162-B:4, detailing the duties of the coordinator of nuclear development and regulatory activities, who will be responsible for assessing the impact of nuclear facilities on state laws, consulting with state departments, and recommending legal and regulatory changes. The coordinator will also evaluate the costs and benefits of nuclear developments. The bill further amends the Renewable Energy Fund to support various renewable energy initiatives and sets the effective date of the act as August 2, 2024. Insertions in the bill include the expanded role of the renamed Office of Offshore Wind Industry Development and Energy Innovation and the inclusion of thermal and electrical renewable energy initiatives in the Renewable Energy Fund.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 162-B:1, 162-B:3, 162-B:4, 162-B:6
As Amended by the House: 162-B:1, 162-B:3, 162-B:6, 12-O:51-a, 12-P:7-b, 362-F:10, 374-F:10
As Amended by the Senate: 162-B:1, 162-B:3, 162-B:6, 12-O:51-a, 362-F:10, 374-F:10
Version adopted by both bodies: 162-B:1, 162-B:3, 162-B:6, 12-O:51-a, 362-F:10, 374-F:10
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 162-B:1, 162-B:3, 162-B:6, 12-O:51-a, 362-F:10, 374-F:10