This bill amends the New Hampshire energy policy to enhance the state's commitment to providing affordable, reliable, diverse, and secure energy resources for its citizens and the environment. The revised policy emphasizes the use of market and regulatory mechanisms to achieve these goals while ensuring public health, safety, and welfare. Key insertions include a focus on fostering a variety of energy technologies, promoting energy independence, and allowing market forces to guide the prudent use of energy resources. Additionally, the bill outlines the importance of energy conservation and efficiency, balancing economic costs with necessary regulatory reviews, and maintaining accurate market signals.

The bill also includes several specific provisions aimed at enhancing the state's energy framework. These provisions promote the development of diverse energy resources, the removal of regulatory barriers to innovation, and the encouragement of market-based mechanisms to avoid government favoritism towards specific technologies. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of September 13, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by the Senate: 378:37
Version adopted by both bodies: 378:37
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 378:37