This resolution calls on New Hampshire's congressional representatives to advocate for changes in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) policies regarding the approval of costs associated with new and upgraded electric transmission projects. Currently, FERC operates under a presumption of prudence, meaning that it accepts these costs without a thorough review, which can lead to increased utility costs for consumers. The resolution highlights the need for detailed scrutiny of these costs to ensure they are just and reasonable, especially since transmission projects are often significantly more expensive than distribution projects, which are already subject to review by the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting consumers from potentially excessive utility costs by urging Congress to take action that would require FERC to only allow costs deemed just and reasonable to be passed on to ratepayers. It also mandates that copies of the resolution be sent to various federal and state officials, including the President, members of Congress, and relevant state commissioners, to ensure that the message is communicated widely and effectively.