This bill establishes a study committee to evaluate New Hampshire's electric renewable portfolio standard and the renewable energy fund. The committee will consist of three members from the House of Representatives, including at least one member from the House Committee on Science, Technology, and Energy, and one member from the Senate, all appointed by their respective leaders. The committee is tasked with examining the effectiveness of the current renewable portfolio standard, considering whether to maintain the existing class structure or transition to a new energy standard design, assessing the integration of additional qualifying resources, and evaluating the benefits provided to ratepayers by the renewable energy fund.

The committee is required to report its findings and any legislative recommendations by November 1, 2026. The bill also specifies that legislative members will receive mileage compensation for their duties. The effective date of the act is upon its passage, and it is noted that the bill will have no fiscal impact on state, county, or local expenditures or revenue.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 362-F:10
As Amended by the House: 362-F:10
As Amended by the House (2nd): 362-F:10
HB1542 text: 362-F:10